The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 771 - 552: Teaching Spells

Chapter 771: Chapter 552: Teaching Spells

Li Yi kept his previous promise and taught the Invisibility Technique to the white ape. This minor spell was one of countless recorded in his Daoist Skill Book, and he rarely had time to delve into them. Only during leisure moments would he take out the Daoist Skill Book to browse.

Although the Invisibility Technique is a minor spell, it is still quite precious in this world of Incense Fire Gods.

The white ape learned with great enthusiasm. Although it couldn’t hide its tail, it found a cunning solution by gripping an ancient sword tightly and decisively amputating its own tail.

Despite the pain making it grimace, the technique proved effective when it attempted the Invisibility Technique again.

The Invisibility Technique succeeded, and the flaw of the tail was gone.

"I’ve mastered the Invisibility Technique," the white ape said happily, completely unconcerned about the blood behind it.

Li Yi looked somewhat stunned.

Can it really be done this way?

If the tail can’t become invisible, just cut it off; that’s pretty extreme.

However, this indirectly showed the white ape’s strong desire for cultivation, far exceeding that of ordinary people. Additionally, its perception wasn’t bad; it learned a minor spell in a short moment. Although this was partly due to the white ape’s existing cultivation, its natural talent couldn’t be denied.

"Natural spirit monsters that can develop potential are generally impressive; dull ones would have died in the forests long ago and never become spirits," Li Yi thought to himself. Then he had a thought and said, "White ape, as I see your cultivation is challenging and your steadfastness is commendable, how about I gift you another spell? Would you like to learn it?"

"I want to learn, but I wonder what spell you will teach me?" the white ape’s eyes lit up, excitedly dropping the ancient sword and immediately kneeling in front of Li Yi, bowing its hands in salute.

Li Yi said calmly, "I am proficient in countless spells, including Wall Passing Technique, Invisibility Technique, Earth Tunneling Technique, House Building Skill, Dream Entering Technique, Illusion Technique... Choose one, and I’ll teach it to you."

"So many spells?"

The white ape was astonished and delighted, wanting to choose a spell but unsure which would be best.

But soon, its eyes shifted, and it immediately said, "I want to learn the Fire-spitting Skill that the Daoist just performed."

The fiery breath scorched spirit monsters and ghosts, causing them to fall dead. It was incredibly powerful, something its swordsmanship could never achieve even after a hundred years.

Li Yi heard this and chuckled: "You want to learn the Wind Summoning Technique? Unfortunately, even if I’m willing to teach you, you won’t be able to learn it. Mastering and understanding that spell requires at least decades, and it cannot be performed by those without strong mana. Instead, I’ll teach you the Fire-spitting Skill to fulfill your wish. Move closer."

He gestured to the white ape.

The white ape was delighted, not disappointed for not learning the Wind Summoning Technique, and obediently approached.

Li Yi immediately imparted the Fire-spitting Skill from the Daoist Skill Book to the white ape.

This Fire-spitting Skill transforms mana into fierce flames, and a breath of it can melt metals and stones. If your mana is strong enough, you can even breathe out a sea of fire. However, the power is far less than the Wind Summoning Technique, but the difficulty of learning is greatly reduced, making it quite suitable for this white ape.

The white ape listened intently, standing still, seemingly absorbing the mysteries of the Fire-spitting Skill.

Li Yi did not disturb.

He taught two minor spells to the white ape purely on a whim because it was pleasing to his eyes, without any other intentions.

However, Li Yi’s actions made the nearby Fox Girl envious. She did not expect this fearsome daoist to be a profoundly knowledgeable master, familiar with so many spells. She immediately realized this might also be her chance and cheekily stepped forward, kneeling down in respectful homage.

"I, Hu Ji, humbly ask for the high one’s forgiveness for my previous rudeness, as I failed to recognize a master," she said sincerely and respectfully.

"I’ve seen many spirit monsters, but this is the first fox spirit," Li Yi glanced and said, "Indeed alluring and mesmerizing, capable of captivating common folk, only Prince Xin, with his protective Jiao Long aura and accustomed to luxury, would not be led astray by you."

Hu Ji immediately softened her voice: "If the Daoist would favor me, I am willing to serve you devotedly, day and night."

"That’s unnecessary," Li Yi shook his head. "However, I have never seen a shape-shifting fox girl before. If you can perform a bit of transformation, I will exchange a spell with you, without taking advantage of you."

Upon hearing this, Hu Ji immediately looked surprised but remained respectful, saying, "Then I’ll present my modest talent."

Saying so, her alluring form twisted, rapidly shrinking in an instant, shedding her clothes. Soon, a yellow-white fox appeared from the pile of clothes, bowing to Li Yi, humbly kneeling, then jumping onto a nearby desk, spinning around, somersaulting, performing her skills, and even singing beautifully.

It’s hard to imagine a fox singing without seeing it.

Upon seeing this, Li Yi couldn’t help but smile: "Not bad, indeed a fox full of spirit. For a wild spirit monster to cultivate this far, it’s truly impressive."

He had heard some stories about fox spirits before, never expecting that after so many years of cultivation and countless crossings between worlds, he’d finally encounter one today. This was truly an eye-opening experience.

After the yellowish-white fox finished singing, it plucked a crystal-clear grape from a plate on the table, then hopped over to Li Yi, offering the grape to him like a treasure, with a flattering look in its eyes.

Li Yi took the grape and then said, "I, as a poor Daoist, keep my word. Fox Girl, what spell do you want to learn?"

"Whatever the Daoist teaches, I shall learn. I dare not be choosy," Hu Ji replied with a bow, kneeling before him.

Li Yi said, "For a spirit monster like you living in the wilds, survival is not easy. Learning powerful spells for conflict and strife will only bring disaster. Let me teach you the Earth Tunneling Technique. When faced with danger, you can use it to escape and save your own life. Come closer."

Immediately, the fox excitedly leaned forward, eager to listen to the master impart his knowledge.

Li Yi didn’t hesitate to teach the fox girl the Earth Tunneling Technique. After receiving the spell, she was enchanted by it, momentarily as stunned as the white ape. It seemed the Daoist Skills of the cultivation world brought new revelations to these spirit monsters, showing them what true Daoist Skill was, far removed from mere sorcery.

"The Daoist has a generous spirit, knowing full well that both the white ape and the fox girl were summoned by Prince Xin as spirit monsters, yet still willing to impart spells to them," said the nearby scholar-poet, unable to hold back after calming down.

Li Yi glanced at him and said, "They haven’t attacked me or become my enemies, so I am naturally willing to treat them differently. It’s not about being generous. Rather, you, as a scholar, staying here with such courage—aren’t you afraid that the court will hold you accountable later and implicate you?"

The scholar replied, "Having witnessed so many major events, how could I stay uninvolved? Moreover, the Daoist isn’t a cruel person. Why would he attract divine punishment? Is there perhaps a reason that, if explained, could avoid unnecessary conflict?"

"Many things in this world aren’t about right or wrong. Everyone has things they want to do, and when those things clash, conflicts arise. What I, as a poor Daoist, do is not to eliminate conflict, but to eliminate those who bring conflict," Li Yi said.

The scholar was taken aback, then said, "Wouldn’t that mean you have to kill many people, Daoist?"

"No, I can also not kill them, as long as they back off when I am doing something. Just like those Incense Fire Gods—they wanted to take my life to claim credit with the court, but they were too weak to defeat me. If I wasn’t skilled enough, I would have been a corpse already," Li Yi said, pointing to a nearby headless corpse.

The scholar hesitated and said, "But fighting and killing don’t befit a Cultivator."

Li Yi said, "After I killed those Incense Fire Gods, did I suffer any divine retribution?"

"No, you did not," the scholar said.

Li Yi laughed, "There you go. If even the heavens have no objection, how can you, as a mere scholar, assert that what I’m doing is unbecoming of a Cultivator? What you think a Cultivator should be doesn’t matter. It matters what the heavens think. Maybe the heavens are pleased I killed those things."

The scholar did not argue back, instead bowing his head in thought, as some of his bookish beliefs seemed overturned at that moment.

While he pondered.

The nearby white ape and the fox girl were diligently practicing the spells they had just learned.

The white ape spat fire, and the fox girl tunneled through the earth, though both were quite unskilled, and the spells often failed. Nonetheless, they had made a start, and with diligent practice, they would eventually master these spells.

Soon.

An hour had passed.

Prince Xin, who had hurriedly left earlier, returned to Yaoxing Tower on time as agreed. He looked hurried, carrying a bundle on his back, seemingly ready to travel far to the Capital.

"Is everything prepared?" Li Yi asked.

"Thanks to the Daoist’s patience, everything is ready. I can leave Xinzhou City with you at any time," Prince Xin replied with a deep breath, quite composed.

"Good, you are indeed honest and trustworthy, but don’t worry, I won’t harm your life. Once I find the person responsible for the verses, you’ll be freed," Li Yi said, slowly rising. Under his feet appeared a crimson Xiangyun, which gradually expanded to cover Prince Xin as well.

As the Xiangyun gently rose, the two slowly floated up from the ground.

"Your Highness, let me accompany you," the warrior said immediately, wanting to step onto the Xiangyun to protect Prince Xin.

Li Yi said, "Your loyalty is commendable, but this matter is not one you can involve yourself in without sacrificing your life needlessly. I’m saying this for your own good."

"Let’s go."

With that, he didn’t hesitate any longer. The crimson Xiangyun, carrying both of them, instantly transformed into a red flash and shot out of Yaoxing Tower, disappearing into the distant night before anyone could react.

"Such speed!"

Everyone was once again shocked. This speed was beyond their comprehension; if not witnessed firsthand, they would never believe that such flight could reach the horizon in an instant.