Novel Full Chapter 793 - 781: Daoist Soldier
Evening.
On the wooden cabin’s long corridor, Chen Mu reclined in a rocking chair, while the distant sea surface was painted a golden-red by the sunset.
During the past seven days of seclusion, he absorbed a significant amount of Heavenly Star Essence, yet the surrounding area near the cabin had not changed one bit.
“The Yellow Springs Sect truly deserves its reputation as a world-famous major sect; it indeed has impressive treasures,” Chen Mu murmured with admiration, toying with the Taiyin God-sending Order.
The sects he had previously visited, like Goose Sheep Path and Jilong Road, were quite powerful in Yunzhou, but compared to the Yellow Springs Sect, they were nothing more than rural hilltops.
Possessing treasures like the God-sending Order was something those sects probably had never even heard of.
“And this is just the Yellow Springs Sect. Imagine Upper Sect Luofu Dao; their cultivation environment must be even more superior.”
Chen Mu’s heart was filled with envy.
It’s a pity, though, that even if he wants to be envious, it’s unreachable, since Luofu Dao is within the Daoist Ancestor Luofu Cave Heaven, beyond common access.
Shaking his head to dispel further thoughts, Chen Mu continued to ponder over the God-sending Order.
“If only the usage duration could be extended,” he thought regretfully.
It doesn’t need to be too long, just three years would suffice.
Within these three years, he could find a corner somewhere to hide away, without concern for external chaos, focusing solely on condensing his Spiritual Treasure.
“What if I used Yama’s Feast to swallow the God-sending Order…”
Chen Mu felt tempted.
Yet after contemplating for a while, he didn’t dare proceed.
If he swallowed the token and failed to grasp its intricacies, that would be a significant loss.
“One year will have to suffice; at least for the upcoming year, I won’t worry about lacking Heavenly Star Essence,” he resolved.
…
The next day.
Under the large tree in front of the wooden cabin, Chen Mu was tidying his catch in the sea breeze when a flash of Escape Light suddenly landed.
Yuan Zhen eyed Chen Mu’s casual outfit of trunks and flip-flops with a peculiar expression.
“Your carefree demeanor truly stands out, friend,” he remarked.
For anyone with a solid Daoist Foundation, resistance to cold and heat is commonplace.
Although the south of Yizhou is hot, Yuan Zhen remained clad in his Daoist Robe, exuding the air of a high cultivator.
Whereas Chen Mu … at that moment, he resembled more like a rogue.
“How humorous, Institute Head,” Chen Mu responded with a chuckle.
“Care for a bite later?”
Seeing the bizarre assortment of fish and shrimp in the bucket, Yuan Zhen decisively shook his head.
“The Border Desolate Sea Area is vast, teeming with countless exotic beasts. Although some appear unobtrusive, they might contain peculiar demon poison; if so…”
“It’d be wise to exercise caution, friend,” Yuan Zhen felt compelled to warn.
“Thanks, Institute Head; I will be cautious, trying them on some wild beasts first if I’m unfamiliar,” Chen Mu assured sincerely, though he paid little heed.
He understood meaningful advice; without foundational culinary skills, he wouldn’t dare to eat indiscriminately.
“May I ask what brings the Institute Head here?” Chen Mu offered Yuan Zhen a bamboo chair for a chat.
“Does your Shrinking Ground Shifting Secret Technique have any distance limitations?” Yuan Zhen directly inquired.
Ghost Gate?
Distance?
“I haven’t extensively tested the maximum distance, but the farther it is, the more energy it likely consumes.”
“What brings this question, Institute Head?”
“The Upper Court is recruiting Daoist Soldiers, and I need to venture into the Yizhou Interior to gather scattered Qi Cultivators,” Yuan Zhen explained helplessly.
“But chaos reigns in Yizhou; finding people is less challenging than ensuring their safe return.”
“Hence…”
Perhaps you thought of my Ghost Gate?
Chen Mu suddenly realized.
“Your personal presence isn’t required; as long as you use the secret technique when needed to bring people back, that’ll suffice,” Yuan Zhen continued.
“That’s not a problem.”
Chen Mu agreed promptly and without hesitation.
Since it wouldn’t affect his cultivation or pose any risk to his safety, it would merely be a matter of expedience.
After all, he’s not the one putting in the effort; at most, it troubles the tens of thousands of Ghosts.
Consider it a repayment for Yuan Zhen gifting him the God-sending Order.
“Please let me know the kind of treasure resources or provisions required to activate the secret technique; I’ll provide them generously,” Yuan Zhen assured expansively.
“Nothing special is needed, just ample Essence, Qi, and Blood will do.”
Recalling the multitude of Ghosts he witnessed earlier, Yuan Zhen instantly understood.
“I’ll immediately instruct the Administrative Affairs Institute to venture into the sea to capture exotic beasts, ensuring ample supplies,” he promised directly.
…
Yuan Zhen acted swiftly, mobilizing the entire Nine Peaks Mountain the next day.
Led by the Inspection Courtyard, nearly half of the disciples deployed, flying in various directions into the ocean depths.
Before noon, they began returning gradually.
Upon reaching the beach, each disciple retrieved a thick stack of Mustard Seed Talismans, pouring their catches onto the sand, soon forming a small hill.
Some even manipulated the waves, dragging back a nearly hundred-meter-long ferocious sea snake.
With the pungent fishy odor filling the beach, Chen Mu wasted no time as the Five Ghosts Moving Mountain technique activated, swiftly rolling in black smoke to collect the haul into the Bottomless Pool within the Five Ghosts Bag.
Feeling the increasingly abundant essence spirit in the pool, Chen Mu had a smile all over his face.
“For the foreseeable future, there won’t be any shortage of Nourishing Spirit Wine.”
Previously, he was planning to go out to sea hunting himself, now that someone is doing it for him, it really saves a lot of time.
“Hey!”
“No wonder the major sects build so many Lower Courtyards, with someone helping to gather cultivation resources, it’s indeed effortless and convenient.”
…
The personnel returned one after another, and the fish catches kept coming.
After the initial joy of the harvest, Chen Mu’s mood returned to calmness.
As time went on, he even felt somewhat irritable.
The exotic beasts from the sea had a strong fishy smell, and being in close contact with them in large numbers was indeed hard to bear.
Chen Mu turned his head, secretly observing the Five Ghosts Paper Dolls at his feet.
“You’ve been with me for over twenty years, you are already mature big paper dolls.”
“How can you always be thinking about playing? You need to work!” He said with deep regret and concern.
The Five Ghosts Paper Dolls, who were enthusiastically playing with sand, looked bewildered.
“You train soldiers for a thousand days, but use them in one.”
“Don’t just stand there, hurry up and maintain the Five Ghosts Moving Mountain!” He waved his hand sternly to urge them.
I think you just want to be lazy!
The Five Ghosts Paper Dolls hummed at Chen Mu and flew angrily towards the distant beach.
“Make sure to work diligently, don’t be lazy!” Chen Mu shouted triumphantly with a laugh.
Five Ghosts Paper Doll: “…”
Rascal!
…
Eight or nine days later
After completing another round of cultivation, Chen Mu habitually summoned the Stone Gate.
Yellow Springs Gourd: 1239/10000/Eighth Rank;
“One retreat increased by about two hundred experience.”
“Five or six more times, the sixty-fifth Spirit Treasure Talisman should be completed.”
While quietly calculating, Chen Mu withdrew the Small Three Talents Light Concealing Technique.
He then saw the long-awaited Tang Zhimu.
“Are you also going to recruit Daoist Soldiers?” Chen Mu asked in surprise.
“Not just me, the entire Institute Yuan is going, only the Left Supervisor will stay to manage administrative affairs on the mountain.” Tang Zhimu said with a bitter smile and shook his head.
Emperor’s Liquid can stimulate bloodline transformation, and the local monsters are becoming increasingly aggressive.
Coupled with interference from outer heaven monsters, the Yizhou interior is far less safe than this remote seaside. A slight mistake could land one in dire straits.
Chen Mu looked at Tang Zhimu with sympathy.
He took out a wooden box and handed it over.
“Inside are three Vermilion Feather Swords, markers previously agreed upon with the Institute Yuan.”
“With these, I can pinpoint the landing spot and perform Ghost Gate.”
Looking at the troubled Tang Zhimu, Chen Mu pondered and then handed over another Vermilion Feather Sword.
“Keep this sword with you, if you encounter danger, use mana to activate it, perhaps it will save your life.”
“Thank you, Institute Head!” Tang Zhimu was overjoyed and accepted it with both hands, immediately bowing in gratitude.
He had seen Ghost Gate several times and knew its ground shrinking ability.
The Yizhou interior is indeed dangerous, but if you can escape at any time, that’s a different story.
This is an amulet!
Chen Mu waved his hand nonchalantly.
After all, they’ve been friends for several years, and during the past two years, Tang Zhimu handled the administrative affairs, saving him a lot of trouble.
Where he can, Chen Mu does not mind helping to protect his life.
“Of course, the premise is that the danger you encounter isn’t too dangerous.” Chen Mu clarified directly.
He cannot put himself into danger to rescue someone.
Tang Zhimu, upon hearing this, was still ecstatic.
He nodded repeatedly, assuring he would not cause trouble for Chen Mu.
…
As he watched Tang Zhimu depart.
A vague worry arose in Chen Mu’s heart.
Not having to go to the interior to recruit people is good, but Yellow Springs Sect recruiting Daoist Soldiers in large numbers is not necessarily a good thing.
“It’s likely to concentrate forces to clear out Mistaken Sky Demon Monsters.”
“At that time, I’m afraid I won’t be able to escape either.”
Back in Hai Province, he experienced something similar.
“I still need to focus on cultivating; the higher my Dao, the better my safety guarantee.”
He shelved his original plan to rest for two days, went out to look at the Five Ghosts Paper Dolls still diligently performing the Five Ghosts Moving Mountain to gather fish catches.
Chen Mu then returned to the wooden hut and entered into retreat again.