The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 423 - 256: Eliminating Hidden Dangers

Chapter 423: Chapter 256: Eliminating Hidden Dangers

"Devil Body Immortality Technique?"

Li Yan was also shocked.

After entering Ezhou, he had heard of the Devil Body Immortality Technique twice.

The first time was in Shangjin City, where a demon from the Heavenly Saint Sect used the Evil Skill Fox Heart Technique to massacre an entire family, all for the sake of obtaining "coal spirit."

Of course, on that occasion, he had also received a task from the Yin Bureau—it was Black Well Blood Water. He summoned a Divine General from the Yin Bureau to suppress a strand of escaped Demonic Qi.

Could they have been mistaken?

Was this the doing of the Heavenly Saint Sect?

Looking to the side, not only did Feng Huazi’s complexion change drastically, but Lu Faqing was also full of shock, his expression terrified.

Li Yan frowned, "Both seniors, looking at your reactions, have you encountered this technique before?"

"Yes."

Lu Faqing said solemnly, "This Devil Body Longevity Technique has long been spreading in the evil paths of Ezhou, poisoning to this day for a long time."

"In the first year of Taiyuan during Eastern Jin, Xue Daoxun in Anlu County, Jiangxia, suddenly went mad and disappeared, turning into a tiger and started devouring people, numerous in number.

A year later, he changed back to human form, returned home, and even became a high official. When chatting with people, he mentioned that he had been mad and turned into a tiger, eating people for a year, listing the appearances and locations of the people he consumed.

Coincidentally, there were relatives of the victims present, so, crying, they captured Xue Daoxun and sent him to the government. He eventually starved to death in prison."

"This was the first appearance of the Devil Body Longevity Technique, also recorded in the Southern Dynasty’s ’Qi Xieji’."

"In fact, the disasters it caused were far more than these."

"Over the years, outbreaks occurred periodically across the land of Ezhou, the most severe being during the Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties, the chaotic late Tang Dynasty, and the flourishing times of the Ghost Sect in the Great Song."

"This Devil Body Immortality Technique allows humans to cultivate demon bodies, through which various Secret Techniques are acquired, many kinds, making it hard to defend against."

"Many people don’t even seek immortality; they practice just because of these powerful Evil Techniques, causing much chaos."

Feng Huazi also stood up, his face unsightly, "I’ve finally understood, no wonder the Mountain Guarding Formation and the protector deities did not notice."

"That Xue Daoxun, after being struck by this technique, appeared insane and then disappeared, thinking himself transformed into a tiger roaming about devouring people, but in fact, he had already transformed into a demon body."

"Later, similar cases appeared repeatedly but without any trace of spells. Back then, Guo Pu traveled to Ezhou, commissioned by others to investigate this affair."

"He finally discovered that this Evil Skill was very special, as it caused terrible diseases in people, therefore it could escape the detection of Magicians. Those affected were all manipulated by someone behind the scenes."

"Later, when the person behind it was discovered, they found out it originated from the Devil Body Longevity Technique, but what it was specifically called, nobody knew."

"There is no record of it in the ’Eternal Immortal Vault.’"

Li Yan looked at the two men and said solemnly, "I do know some, but I cannot speak of it yet."

"Oh, why not?" Furrowed his brows Feng Huazi.

Li Yan coldly spoke, "In a moment, you will understand. Help me find a pair of scissors and a piece of yellow silk."

"Quick, go fetch them!"

Although Lu Faqing did not understand why, he hurriedly ordered a disciple to fetch the scissors and the yellow silk.

Li Yan, enduring the stench of the corpse, squatted in front of the dead body of the Zhushan Sect disciple, cutting off all the yellow hairs from his brain and wrapping them in the yellow silk, igniting them with Fire Point into ashes.

After collecting the ashes into a container, he pinched his fingers, performed the Yang Jue, smelled it, and suddenly stood up, making a clang with his drawn long sword, pointing at two Zhushan Sect disciples, "Seize them!"

"What are you doing?"

"We are not demons!"

The two Zhushan Sect disciples were immediately thrown into panic.

However, not only did the Captain Bureau’s men raise their crossbows, but the other disciples of the Zhushan Sect also drew their swords against them.

These two dared not make any sudden moves but could only repeatedly shout their innocence.

Lu Faqing, unable to maintain his compassion at this moment, his eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent, "Magistrate Li, are you sure?"

Li Yan calmly said, "These two may not be involved in the affair but are certainly afflicted by the Evil Technique, surely hiding something."

Hearing this, the two turned pale.

Lu Faqing coldly demanded, "Speak! What have you hidden?"

One disciple of the Zhushan Sect, pale-faced, said, "These days, the disciple often dreams of immortals passing on techniques, but upon waking, remembers nothing, feeling only great joy and freedom."

"Same with this disciple."

The other with a trembling voice added, "Not only that, these days it’s even worse; the disciple often sees hallucinations, feeling as though his fellow disciples are demons, and that immortal, occasionally appearing in front of him."

"What does he look like?"

"Seems to be a scholar, but his face isn’t clear."

"Why didn’t you say so?"

"The disciple was afraid of being considered a lunatic..."

"Foolish! Lock them up!"

Lu Faqing scolded furiously.

Li Yan ignored them and directly handed the box containing the ashes to Commander Zheng, "Have the mountain guard dogs search again!"

"Yes!"

Commander Zheng quickly nodded.

This foray into the mountains had truly opened his eyes.

Legends of various demons and ghosts were simply unimaginable, and there was Young Hero Li in front of him, no wonder the original leader of Thousand Households had ordered them to obey his commands.

Soon, the mountain guard dogs made a discovery.

From one of the rooms, they found many silver needles and a large jar with decaying tiger skin soaked in muddy medicinal water.

"It belongs to Wang Falin."

Lu Faqing said gravely, "He is proficient in acupuncture medicine, and disciples injured during training would seek his treatment."

"Hmm."

Li Yan, no time for idle chat, "Let’s go, back to the Taoist Temple!"

The group hurried back to the Taoist Temple.

As the Captain Bureau’s forces were watching, the incident at the Zhushan Sect did not leak out.

Seeing the large group return, the disciples of the Taoist Temple felt a surge of anxiety.

Naturally guessing what was about to happen, Feng Huazi, without waiting for their inquiries, sternly ordered, "Everyone, gather in the front court!"