Wandering Gods of Day and Night
Chapter 250 - 184 Puppet Map

Chapter 250: Chapter 184 Puppet Map

"Do magic artifacts require talent?"

Zhou Xuan heard this for the first time.

He hadn’t seen many magic artifacts, but he had seen forbidden artifacts, like his sister’s tattoo box.

In his understanding, magic artifacts could be used by anyone who picked them up, so what difference did it make who used them?

"If you only use one magic artifact, or use them with long intervals, naturally no special talent is needed,

but for disciples of the City God who carry more than one magic artifact and use them frequently, talent related to the Dao Mark becomes essential."

Gu Ling explained: "The City God is more aligned with Taoism. After prolonged accumulation of incense offerings, Dao Marks appear on one’s bones. Some have deep Dao Marks, and others shallow. Those with deeper Dao Marks can wield more powerful artifacts and more of them at shorter intervals.

Today, you were lucky. Lu Yuxiang was drinking in the Metropolitan and didn’t carry many magic artifacts, or else, with his temperament, he would have fought fiercely with you even while I’m here."

"So he relies on having many magic artifacts."

Zhou Xuan felt even less afraid.

The Blood Well’s incredibly strong perception is the bane of magic artifacts; stripping them off Lu Yusheng will remove his greatest support.

"Lu Yusheng’s magic artifacts, there’s one you especially need to watch out for."

Gu Ling had already closed the door to the break room and, as she walked with Zhou Xuan and Lv Mingkun, said, "Among the twelve incense masters of the City God, the ’Holding’ group has four artifacts: Holding Armor, Holding Banner, Holding Sword, and Holding Seal, each corresponding to a different magic artifact.

Lu Yusheng is the Zhi Jia Master and possesses ’City God Armor,’ which is wondrous; worn on the body, it can resist many magic devices and methods, impervious to water and fire, ultimately impenetrable.

If unworn, the City God Armor becomes his murderous puppet.

Activating the Divine Armor requires a Tangkou request and approval from the Hall Master, Qing Feng, and the Monument King."

"From what you’re saying, I’m not afraid of his armor either."

Zhou Xuan detected the flaw; the procedures to activate the City God Armor are quite strict.

Using the armor for vengeance doesn’t seem feasible.

"Although the armor can only be used for Tangkou missions, I know Lu Yusheng. He will finish a Tangkou mission and then delay returning the armor until after he’s killed his rivals.

Recently, there’re City God missions - ’Hunger’ is creating many tragedies in Mingjiang Prefecture, so he always has an excuse to use the armor."

"We handle each challenge as it comes, without fear."

Zhou Xuan calmly opened the passenger door, inviting Gu Ling inside.

With a living person present, Yun Ziliang dared not show himself in the painting; otherwise, it would be too terrifying.

...

"These days, are you sure you don’t want me by your side all the time?"

"No need."

Zhou Xuan declined Gu Ling’s offer, saying, "By the way, I need to accomplish two things soon. First, I want the Blood Well Human Brain from the Bone Elder Association. Second, I want to access their library to find some ancient texts. Can you help with either?"

"The second matter, Mr. Li Chengfeng and I can manage together; it’s not too difficult but will take time.

As for the Blood Well Human Brain, I don’t have that much authority, and neither does Mr. Li."

"Let’s focus on the library first." Zhou Xuan said.

"Alright." Gu Ling agreed.

The car arrived at Gu Ling’s villa and came to a stop.

"Are you sure you don’t need my protection?" Gu Ling asked again.

"Really, no need. What’s there to fear from Lu Yusheng." Zhou Xuan chuckled, adding, "But don’t forget to settle up the Bone Token and the account."

"I almost forgot; I’ll run inside." Gu Ling headed towards the villa.

"Lingzi, wait a moment."

"What, changed your mind and want my protection after all?"

"Do you have any signed records? Get me two; I have an old friend who loves them." Zhou Xuan said.

Gu Ling beamed with a smile and replied, "It’s my honor that someone enjoys my music. I’ll fetch them for you."

In no time, Gu Ling returned to the car, handing Zhou Xuan a bank note for eighty thousand, a Bone Token engraved with "Woman Nailed to the Wall," and a manila paper package.

The package contained vinyl records.

"These records were recorded by Qian Dai Company; they are high quality with long playtime. Regular players might damage them, so it’s better to use a Shengli record player."

In that moment, Gu Ling seemed like a dedicated idol signing autographs for fans, not resembling a seductress at all.

"Thank you." Zhou Xuan took the bank note and package, then holding the Bone Token, said to Gu Ling, "Your Bone Token signature image reflects your personality; it’s quite brutal."

"Crush the Bone Token, and I’ll know you’re in trouble, and I’ll come find you quickly. Of course, you’ll have to hold on till I arrive—if you can’t and die, I won’t be grieving for you,

as you mentioned, I’m quite brutal."

Gu Ling retorted sharply.

"Your desire for revenge is strong. Thanks for the money and records; see you."

Zhou Xuan started the car and left the villa.

Gu Ling watched Zhou Xuan leave before returning indoors to stand on the balcony, admiring the nightscape.

If nothing is weighing on one’s mind, it’s a wonderful time in the human world.

With Gu Ling’s incense reignited, her mind was free of distractions, and even the air felt sweeter.

"Cherish this flower and moonlit night - being together is better than being apart - treasure this youth - don’t squander the fleeting moments."

She couldn’t help speeding up her song, each word sung with relaxed ease.

...

"Hehehe."

Yun Ziliang hugged the manila paper package with the records inside, chuckling foolishly from within the painting.

"Don’t laugh until you split your mouth." Zhou Xuan drove, cautioning Yun Ziliang.

"Gu Gexing’s songs have soul."

"You haven’t even seen the more soulful sights yet, that full room of souls."

Zhou Xuan thought back to the "Evil Ghost Swallowing" scene and felt a profound psychological shadow.

"Lao Yun, don’t get happy too soon. Just having records is useless; you need a player. Do we have a record player in our shop?" Lv Mingkun asked.