Longevity from Liao Zhai

Chapter 145 Painted Skin
Zhou Ping landed on the ground, and then hurriedly opened the perception range of the Sky Borrowing Spirit Method.

This is also a room.

The room was very spacious, and on one wall there was a huge statue of a man who looked like a Taoist priest, except that he had a mask on his face.

Zhou Ping snapped his fingers, and then a small flame appeared beside him.

This is fire control.

However, Zhou Ping could not create a big ball of fire, only a small one.

A ball of fire is enough for lighting.

The ghost bride and the ghost baby were not by his side, but Zhou Ping could feel that they were very close to him.

It seems that the secret realm is indeed very strange. With the ghost bride's ability, she should be able to find Zhou Ping by following their contract.

But Zhou Ping waited for a while, and the ghost bride did not follow him. This meant that the secret realm blocked the ghost bride.

"Ah." A slight moan.

Zhou Ping looked at the owner of the groaning sound.

A soldier had only half of his body left, his eyes were dazed and it was obvious that he was about to die.

There was a pool of blood and scattered intestines on the ground.

"This man will not survive." The moment Zhou Ping saw the soldier, he understood that this man was an unlucky guy like himself. He was the last person in the team, so he fell into this level.

On the panel, as Zhou Ping fell into the hidden level, his map also changed.

The exit is at the head of the statue!

It has to be said that the automatic navigation function of the panel is the basis for Zhou Ping to venture into the secret realm.

"Are you a bodyguard?" The soldier spoke first. When he saw that Zhou Ping was a bodyguard, there was a hint of anger in his eyes.

Zhou Ping nodded.

The soldier said to himself: "I don't have any money, but can you give me a message? Miss Xiaofang from Chenjia Village in the western suburbs of Qianzhou, tell her that she doesn't need to wait for me."

After the soldier finished speaking, a route appeared on Zhou Ping's panel, showing that the rewarded lifespan was ten years!

"I don't have any money on me. I gave it all to Xiaofang. What I can tell you is the rules here. The statue will give you a riddle. If you guess it right, you can leave. If you guess wrong, the statue will break you in half."

"Don't think you can dodge the statue's attack. It's too fast. I couldn't see it clearly and was cut into two pieces."

"Make sure you guess the riddle correctly."

After the soldier finished speaking, there was no light in his eyes.

Zhou Ping said respectfully to the soldier's body: "Although I am timid and don't want to travel long distances, I will accept your mission and I will go!"

Zhou Ping originally wanted to use the magic seed to devour the soldier's memory. He wanted to see how the soldier died, but out of respect for him, Zhou Ping did not devour his soul in this way.

"A riddle?" Zhou Ping felt that the original owner of the storage jade must be a very interesting person.

Because the first level is an acrostic poem, a riddle.

Although there are powerful monsters in the entire secret realm, there are also levels that test your IQ.

The formation of the secret realm has a lot to do with the personality of the owner of the storage jade. For example, Zhou Ping already has the storage jade, which he won by writing poetry.

The owner of this secret place seems to like playing puzzles.

However, Zhou Ping didn't expect that he would actually trigger a hidden level.

When thinking about solving the riddle, Zhou Ping scratched his head. He really didn't know how to solve it.

I’m good at copying poems, but I can’t solve puzzles.

"If I guess wrong, I will be attacked. But I have the telepathic finger, maybe I can block the attack."

"But there's something weird going on here. I might as well just use Tianyazhichi to escape."

"No, the ghost bride and ghost baby are still here. If I leave, they won't know I've left and will probably stay in the secret China."

Zhou Ping didn't want to guess any riddles. He wanted to run away directly, but the ghost bride and the ghost baby were still here. If he ran away, the ghost bride and the ghost baby would stay here.

Just as Zhou Ping was thinking about countermeasures, the stone statue spoke.

"Young man, please listen to the question."

"A creature that has four legs in the morning and two legs at noon."

Before the statue finished speaking, Zhou Ping suddenly said, "Human!"

The statue's last words were "Three legs at night."

Zhou Ping didn't expect the riddle to be this. He couldn't help but sigh: "Brother Haier, thank you."

This riddle is not difficult. Four legs in the morning refer to children crawling on the ground, at noon refer to adults walking on two legs, and three legs when old mean using a cane.

Zhou Ping never expected that he had seen this riddle before.

So Zhou Ping gave the answer without waiting for the statue to finish speaking.

Zhou Ping let out a long sigh and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He really thought he couldn't answer it just now.

"The answer is correct." The statue said emotionlessly, "If you answer correctly, you can leave. If you answer successfully, you will get my treasure."

After the statue finished speaking, the mask on its head fell at Zhou Ping's feet, and a hole appeared in the statue's skull.

Zhou Ping looked at the mask in front of him.

In addition to the mask, there is also an instruction manual.

"Painted Skin Mask."

"I happened to get the skin of the Taoist ancestor and refined it into a painted skin mask."

"Put on the mask and you can change your face and body into anyone you see."

Zhou Ping licked his lips. He didn’t expect that he would get a reward for answering the questions first!

Zhou Ping just wanted to answer the question correctly and leave here, but the sudden response made him obtain a magic weapon.

According to the statue, if you just want to pass the level, you just need to leave here, but you can only get the reward if you answer the question successfully.

Who in their right mind would answer this question?
Zhou Ping had heard of this riddle before, so he answered it quickly.

The stone statue exploded into a painted skin mask according to the rules of the secret realm.

This is the world of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, and Zhou Ping knows about the existence of Painted Skin.

According to the book "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio", a monster can disguise itself as a beautiful woman by wearing human skin. The monster uses the appearance of a beautiful woman to seduce people and then kill them.

Zhou Ping didn't expect that he also got a painted skin mask. The painted skin mask can change one's appearance!

"It is actually a painted skin made from the skin of the Taoist ancestor." Zhou Ping bent down and took the painted skin in his hand.

The painted skin feels gentle to the touch, just like human skin.

Daozu is the number one cultivator of the human race. He led the human race to overthrow the rule of the demon race. His own cultivation is extremely high and must be above the first grade.

Zhou Ping didn't expect that this piece of skin was actually Daozu's skin. But why was Daozu's skin peeled off from his body? Did someone kill Daozu and then peel off his skin?

It is said that given the status of the Taoist Ancestor, no one would disrespect him even if he was dead. Instead, he would be worshipped like a totem. So where did this piece of skin come from?
Zhou Ping thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure it out, so he simply gave up thinking about it.

“Try its features!”

He put the Painted Skin mask on his face, and then thought about the appearance of Uncle Lame.

As expected, Zhou Ping turned into a lame uncle. Not only did his face change, but his legs were also lame.

Zhou Ping took two steps and found that his leg had indeed become lame.

"It's really not a good feeling to be a cripple." Zhou Ping felt that he had regained his human form. He could now understand Uncle Lame's feelings and his hatred for the head of the Yan family!

"It's amazing. It's just a mask, but it not only changes the face, but also the whole body." Zhou Ping was amazed. He didn't expect a mask to be so powerful.

The Painted Skin mask can not only change into someone else's face, but also change into someone else's body and clothes! After becoming Uncle Lame, Zhou Ping tried to become Scar and Chen Erdan, and the masks were also able to achieve the same effect.

Zhou Ping thought about changing into a woman and trying it out, but he immediately rejected this perverted idea: "Let's change into Fan Shiyi."

Zhou Ping thought about Fan Shiyi's appearance, and then became her appearance.

Zhou Ping touched Fan Shiyi's face and couldn't help sighing, it would be nice if this face was matched with a woman's body.

But as Zhou Ping was thinking this, his body also changed.

Qinghe County, residence.

There are four people at the poker table.

Fan Shiyi, Mingyue, Liu Ruyan and He Yunqing.

Xiaoqing is bullying Xiaobai.

One is a demon and the other is a cat. Sometimes they transform into humans and sometimes they transform into demons.

Under Xiaoqing's training, Xiaobai has already reached the tenth level of cultivation, but it is not known whether he is born stupid or because of the transformation grass, Xiaobai's IQ is not high.

"Zhou Ping, Zhou Ping." Xiaobai was rolled up by Xiaoqing and couldn't break free, so he kept shouting.

"What's the relationship between this cat demon and Zhou Ping?" Mingyue couldn't help but ask. She came to deliver the cannon, but she didn't expect Zhou Ping to be away.

He Yunqing said indifferently, "Zhou Ping's cat."

Mingyue said "Oh", she heard a hint of hostility in He Yunqing's tone.

Mingyue glanced at the people at the card table.

He Yunqing's figure and appearance are as good as hers, but it is said that she has a heart disease.

Liu Ruyan has such a great figure that Mingyue can't help drooling when she sees her, but there are some scary scars on her face.

As for Fan Shiyi, although he is handsome, he is a man.

There are also Xiaoqing and Xiaobai.

Both of them are beauties with impeccable figures and looks.

Although Xiaobai is a little silly and cute, he is very young.

Xiaoqing was equally beautiful. Mingyue felt that although she was not as pretty as Xiaoqing, her cultivation was still comparable to hers.

Mingyue looked around and felt that Xiaoqing and Xiaobai posed a great threat to her.

However, Xiaoqing and Xiaobai are both monsters. Even if Zhou Ping wants them, they can't give birth to children for Zhou Ping. Thinking of this, Mingyue feels that she has a great advantage.

"I heard that Miss Xiaoqing is of the seventh rank, so I am also of the seventh rank." Mingyue said with a smile.

Xiaoqing ignored Mingyue and continued playing with the cat.

Fan Shiyi was stunned for a moment, then said, "Could it be that he got to the seventh rank by relying on the moonlight on the spring river?"

Mingyue saw that Xiaoqing ignored her, but still said: "Master Fan is really smart. He got into the seventh rank by relying on the spring river, flowers, moon and night."

Fan Shiyi said with a sigh, "You and Zhou Ping are destined to be together."

Mingyue was delighted.

"Yes, Master Zhou Ping wrote the poem Moonlight Before My Bed for me, which made me famous in Wei, although I am not that fair either."

"Later, with the help of Empty Mountain and New Rain, and the luxury of luxury, I broke through two levels and reached the eighth level. Now I have even entered the seventh level."

"Zhou Ping has been very kind to me."

Mingyue covered her mouth and laughed.

Fan Shiyi finally understood why Mingyue came to Zhou Ping. Since he had done a great favor, he should repay the favor.

There are only two ways to repay a favor: either in the next life or in this life.

This is because Zhou Ping is not here. If Zhou Ping were here, Mingyue might have gone straight to the bed to repay her gratitude.

"Since Zhou Ping has been so kind to you."

"Are you ready to devote your life to me?"

"Or will we tie a ring with grass in our mouths in the next life?"

Fan Shiyi finally understood Mingyue's thoughts. Not only Mingyue, but all the unmarried girls in Qinghe County would come to Zhou Ping.

A poem "Spring River Moon Night" is enough to make Zhou Ping leave a mark in history books.

Even if Zhou Pingjiang has run out of talent, the poem "Spring River, Flowers, Rainy Night" will be enough for him to live on for the rest of his life.

Fan Shiyi couldn't understand how Zhou Ping could write such a good poem?
Fan Shiyi didn't know that this poem "Spring River Moon Night" was known as "the lone piece that surpasses the prosperous Tang Dynasty" in Zhou Ping's previous life.

Among all Tang poetry and Song lyrics, only "Spring River Moon Night" can surpass the Tang Dynasty poetry, which shows how good this poem is.

"Oh, Yunqing, I'm a little tired. Let's take a rest. Send someone to send Miss Mingyue back to the Jiaofang Division." Liu Ruyan suddenly said, "Xiaobai, come here."

Xiaobai obediently jumped into Liu Ruyan's arms.

Liu Ruyan walked out while petting the cat, saying, "Ms. Mingyue, I am disfigured, and Yunqing has a heart disease. It's better for you to come here less often in the future, so as not to scare you or infect you with the heart disease."

Mingyue smiled awkwardly. How could she not understand Liu Ruyan's intention to send the guest away? "In that case, I will leave first. When Zhou Ping comes back, I hope I can tell him that Mingyue is waiting for Master Zhou to come to the Music Bureau."

After Mingyue finished speaking, she bowed to Fan Shiyi, He Yunqing and others one by one before leaving.

Liu Ruyan also left with Xiaobai in her arms.

He Yunqing said apologetically, "Mr. Fan, I'm sorry to disturb your fun."

Fan Shiyi shook his head, indicating that he didn't care: "I'm afraid this mansion will not be peaceful in the future. I don't know how many girls will come to see Zhou Ping."

He Yunqing hesitated for a moment and asked, "Will Zhou Ping really go to the capital in the future?"

Fan Shiyi hesitated for a moment and nodded.

Fan Shiyi came to Qinghe County on the instructions of Fan Zhongfu to see what kind of behavior Zhou Ping had.

As long as Zhou Ping's moral character is not a problem, Fan Zhongfu is prepared to let Zhou Ping enter the academy.

At the beginning, Zhou Ping didn't want to enter the academy, he just wanted to be a escort.

However, for some unknown reason, Zhou Ping changed his mind and wanted to enter the academy.

"I guess Zhou Ping must have encountered some difficulties, so he needs the academy to support him." Fan Shiyi guessed.

Xiao Qing said at the side: "What's the point of being his backup? I'm his backup."

Fan Shiyi smiled and said, "That means Zhou Ping is in a lot of trouble. He has at least offended a sixth- or fifth-rank enemy, so he wants to find a backer."

He Yunqing nodded. She didn’t know what danger Zhou Ping had encountered, but she hoped that Zhou Ping could enter the academy!
Only after Zhou Ping entered the academy did the He family's pharmacy have a backer!
Even though He Yunqing had some thoughts about Zhou Ping before, after seeing Liu Ruyan's attitude recently, He Yunqing no longer has those thoughts.

Now she just wants to make the He family pharmacy bigger and stronger, and create greater glory!
In the secret realm, the ghost bride was like crazy, the spiritual energy around her scattered, and the rocks in the tunnel that were hit fell.

The ghost baby was so scared that he trembled and squatted in the corner with his head in his hands. He had never seen such a terrifying look on the ghost bride.

It's like eating people!
"Okay, stop messing around and let's go."

Zhou Ping appeared on the other side of the level. He had uncovered the hidden plot and obtained the Painted Skin Mask.

"Husband." The ghost bride's voice was full of grievance. She was really anxious when she couldn't find Zhou Ping.

Zhou Ping nodded and invited the two to go to the exit.

At this time, it was only half an hour before Wu Dage and Yue Yunfeng entered the next level. Zhou Ping knew through the panel that the two had not gone far.

After they entered the next level, they kept spinning in the same place and didn't go far at all because the white dots representing the goods didn't move.

"Pay attention, the next level may be very dangerous!"

(End of this chapter)