My Years in the Folklore World

Chapter 730 Mr. Dao’s Troubles
Looking at the solution given by Sandshrew, Jiang Xinghuo began to think about what kind of props or techniques should be used to achieve the effect described by Sandshrew.

The Heart Demon Technique requires diverting attention, the Heart-Breaking Palm requires props to protect the heart meridian, and the Heart-Eating Demonic Sound requires breaking the sound with sound.

Jiang Xinghuo recalled the time when he was exploring the northwest of the secular world.

A Kuiniu drum was obtained from the Tianhuo Mine.

It was a legendary item. The followers of the Calamity Sect hid in the dark and used this Kui Niu drum to cause a mine collapse, killing many players and explorers.

Later, I discovered their hiding place and took the Kuiniu drum for myself.

It's like taking a huge bargain.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xinghuo immediately opened the backpack panel corresponding to the magic bag and found the specific description of the Kuiniu drum.

"Kui Niu Drum (legendary prop). In the secular world, there lives a folk monster Kui Niu between the mountains, seas and thunder marshes. It is born with the power to control wind and thunder. Its roar can be heard eight hundred miles away. If you use its tendons, bones, skin and fur to make a drum, it can cause an earthquake of magnitude 8 or above. Its talent: great sound without sound."

“Great sound is silent: Although the sound of the Kuiniu drum can be heard for 800 miles, it does not make any tangible sound. It just spreads outward in a horizontal ring shape with invisible sound waves. Wherever the sound waves pass is affected by the Kuiniu drum.”

This item might be used to break the inner demon technique without causing an eight-magnitude earthquake. As long as the opponent's mind can be made unstable, the technique will lose its effect.

Moreover, the sound waves emitted by the Kui Niu drum may also have an effect on the Heart-Eating Demonic Sound, but to be on the safe side, it is better to make preparations for both scenarios.

After leaving the underworld, go to the teahouse or niche shop first to see if there are any secret books of Lion's Roar and Heavenly Drum Thunder Sound for sale.

As for the method to deal with the Broken Heart Palm, Sandshrew said it is on Xiankong Island, so there is no need to worry too much about it.

There are also two options given by the game text.

The next step is to leave the underworld and return to Xiankong Island immediately, or go to the sky burial site mentioned by Xuankong Taoist.

Jiang Xinghuo also thought about it and chose to go back to Xiankong Island directly. As he said before, the map of Tianzang Jedi was already in his magic bag, so there was no need to explore it now.

As long as you have this map, you can get there anytime and anywhere.

"You chose to return to Xiankong Island in the mortal world."

"Before leaving, you took out a Shouchi Hall from your magic bag and buried it under the Yellow Spring Road in the underworld, telling the souls of the mole rats to enter the Shouchi Hall, and with the warmth of the Yinshan Black Wood, they would not be destroyed and could also avoid being hunted down by some enemies."

"After you have done all this, you walk back the way you came. The Crossing Yin Talisman on your body begins to gradually burn into ash. The Yellow Springs Road around you becomes illusory again, with shadows reflecting the scenery of the secular world. Finally, it completely turns from illusion to reality and leaves the underworld, returning to Xiankong Island."

"The Four Rats of Xiankong Island were waiting nearby. When they saw you return from the underworld, they immediately surrounded you and asked about the outcome of the matter."

"You told the other four rats everything you learned from the ghost of the mole rat in the underworld. After hearing it, the four rats were at a loss as to where to start. After some discussion, they decided to try your method."

"However, there are no secret manuals of the Lion's Roar and the Thunder Sound of the Heavenly Drum on the Trap Island, but there are many ways to protect the heart meridian."

"Drilling Rat brought you to the treasure house on Xiankong Island and took out a wisteria wooden box blessed by Ayurveda."

"Ayurveda is the great god of life in the secular world. Things blessed by it can last forever and will not disappear or be damaged as time passes. The things in it are the props you want."

"You have been given the Wisteria Box blessed by Ayurveda."

"Do you want to open this rattan box right away?"

Jiang Xinghuo chose yes, and was quite curious and wanted to see what it was.

"You opened the wisteria box and gained what was stored inside. You gained something."

"You have obtained the heart-protecting mirror."

"Heart-protecting mirror (consumable item), this is a magical tool created by a Taoist in ancient times. It can be integrated into the user's body and turned into a barrier to protect the heart from external attacks. It also comes with a formula for the Heart-protecting mirror, which can protect the heart from being attacked by toxins or curses, and has the ability to protect both inside and outside."

"However, due to the passage of time, when Che Di Shu unearthed this precious mirror from the ancient tomb, most of its power had already been lost. At most, it can be used twice more before it completely breaks into pieces and disappears."

"This is still protected by the wisteria wooden box. If it weren't for the protection of the wisteria wooden box, I'm afraid it can only be used once."

"Do you want to integrate the breastplate into your body?"

Jiang Xinghuo chose fusion without hesitation. He was not very interested in this heart-protecting mirror, but was interested in the mantra of the heart-protecting mirror technique.

"You have merged, Heart Mirror."

"You have obtained the formula for the Heart Mirror Technique."

"You have successfully mastered the Heart Mirror Technique. When you are attacked by poison or curse, the Heart Mirror Technique will automatically trigger to protect your heart meridian, giving you enough time to save yourself."

"Where do you choose to go next?"

"Would you choose to take advantage of the fact that the Sky-Drilling Rat is distracted and kill or subdue it, then enter the treasure pavilion to plunder and make a fortune? Or would you choose to temporarily leave Xiankong Island and go to the teahouse to look for clues about the Lion's Roar and the Thunder Drum?"

Tsk, he made a mistake again. Jiang Xinghuo turned a deaf ear to the text's instigation and chose to go to the teahouse on his own.

But he has unlocked quite a few cities now, and there are teahouses in every city. Which city’s teahouse should he go to?
After a brief thought, Jiang Xinghuo chose to go to the Fuchun Teahouse in Beiping. Beiping City was the center of the secular world, so the goods in the teahouse should be the most complete, and it was also most likely that he would find what he wanted.

"You activated the shrine leading to Beiping on Xiankong Island." "The mysterious power of space enveloped your body, and in an instant, it took you across thousands of mountains and rivers to Beiping, the center of the secular world."

"You came to Fuchun Teahouse and entered the niche. The waiter immediately came up to you and asked if you needed anything."

"You put forward your own idea. You need the Buddhist Lion's Roar to Subdue Demons, the Taoist Heavenly Drum Thunder Sound Method, or the Ancient Corpse Roaring Moon Technique of the Corpse Driving School. You can choose any one of the three, but the first two are best."

"After hearing your request, the clerk looked apologetic. Speaking of the Lion's Roar to Subdue Demons and the Thunder Sound of the Heavenly Drum, they are both secrets of the two sects. Ordinary disciples are not allowed to learn them, and no one dares to trade with outsiders. Therefore, these two techniques have always been vacant in the niche shop."

“As for the Ancient Corpse Howling Moon Art, a few days ago, a famous corpse-driving master came here and wanted to use this spell to exchange for a corpse of a ghost from the underworld. However, the corpses of ghosts and gods in the underworld are not easy to find, and the customer’s requirements are quite high, so he only left his contact information and told him to notify him as soon as there is a source of goods. If you can complete the other party’s commission, you may be able to exchange the spell for the Ancient Corpse Howling Moon Art from him.”

"You can also ask the storyteller who is teaching on the high platform to see if he knows any clues related to the Lion's Roar and the Heavenly Drum Thunder Sound Method?"

Jiang Xinghuo thought that instead of spending money to ask here, it would be better to go to Huangliang Hutong and ask the old storyteller. The old storyteller has a lot of experience and has lived a long life, so he might know some relevant clues.

But when he got there, he found out that the old storyteller was not at home, but was invited to leave Peking, leaving only a little boy at home.

There was no other way, so Jiang Xinghuo had to go back to Fuchun Teahouse.

"You walked into the teahouse and came to the bottom of the storytelling stage. In exchange, the waiter gave you 100 incense sticks as a tip. The storyteller, seeing that his parents were giving him food and clothing, immediately stood up and bowed, then sat down and continued to tell his story."

Damn, money-hungry!

Jiang Xinghuo was helpless and cursed a few words in his heart. He had to give another 100 incense sticks as a reward. After going back and forth several times and spending 500 incense sticks, he finally invited the storyteller to come down from the stage.

"The storyteller came to you, looked at the incense on the plate, smiled happily, and asked if there was anything he could do to help?"

"You raised your own question, wanting to know the clues to the Heavenly Drum Thunder Sound Method and the Demon-Subduing Lion's Roar Method?"

"The storyteller shook the fan in his hand and said that the Heavenly Drum Thunder Sound Method is a Taoist secret skill that has the ability to shock the soul, break stupidity, and awaken past life memories. Perhaps you can go and ask Mr. Tao about it."

"Mr. Dao is one of the twenty-four chief priests, and his status in the Taoist sect is very honorable. Although his cultivation strength may not be very high, his knowledge and seniority cannot be faked."

"The Buddhist lion's roar can subdue demons and monsters, expel the six heavenly ghosts and gods, and stabilize one's mind. It is also a secret of Buddhism. You can go to Xisheng Temple in the south of the city. There is an old monk there who may know some clues. However, Buddhism emphasizes fate. Whether you can find that old monk depends on yourself."

"You have obtained clues about Mr. Dao and Xisheng Temple."

"What are you going to choose now?"

"Where do you choose to go first? To Mr. Dao's Yunyu Villa first? Or to Xisheng Temple in the south of the city first?"

Jiang Xinghuo thought about it for a moment, then opened the map of Peking and took a look. Yunyu Villa and Xisheng Temple were not far apart, and the one closest to him was Yunyu Villa, so he decided to go there first.

Anyway, this is not the first time he has dealt with Mr. Dao. The last time he came to Mr. Dao to decipher the Yunji text, he learned the effect of the Heavenly Soldier Map fragments. So he can be considered an acquaintance.

"You chose to go to Yunyu Villa."

"On the way, please wait..."

"You have arrived at Yunyu Villa."

"You went forward and knocked on the door of Yunyu Villa. The boy enlightened by the lotus recognized you and smiled as he led you into the villa to find Mr. Dao."

"You also take out 100 sticks and give them to the Lotus Boy so that he can keep them to buy candy."

"The lotus boy couldn't refuse, so after accepting the incense, he said mysteriously that Mr. Dao had been very upset recently and often drank alone for some reason. He must have some troubles. If you can help him solve this trouble, he will surely agree to any conditions you have."

"You came to the depths of the courtyard and found Mr. Dao. You discovered that Mr. Dao was just as the boy said. He was sitting there drinking alone. The only thing was that the food was a little pathetic. There were two plates of pitch-black stuff that looked like burnt charcoal."

"When Mr. Dao saw you come in, he immediately stood up from his chair, took your arm and sat you down, and poured you another glass of wine. He had a very good impression of you. Last time when he deciphered the Yunji script, he deciphered clues about the Taoist secret treasure, the Heavenly Soldiers Map. He thought you would kill and turn your back on him, but he didn't expect you to leave here so openly without doing anything bad to him. So Mr. Dao has a very good impression of you."

"You looked at Mr. Dao's melancholy expression and asked him what happened. Mr. Dao sighed and said that he was already an adult and alone, with a boy by his side. It was time for him to start a family. Anyway, the Heavenly Master Dao did not prohibit marriage."

"And it also has a crush on someone, the Pohuixian who is also the chief priest of the Tianshi Dao. However, Pohuixian rarely communicates with outsiders. Although the relationship between it and Pohuixian is good, it is still a long way from being a lover."

"Before becoming a nun, Pohuixian was the daughter of the imperial chef in the palace. She has a lot of knowledge about cooking. She wanted to use her cooking skills to improve their relationship, but she really doesn't have much talent in cooking. The chefs of the two major food organizations, the Imperial Kitchen and the Shang Food Bureau, have not taught her how to cook, and the dishes they make are neither good in color nor in aroma. The black stuff in front of you is the fried peanuts and roasted pork she made. Apart from driving away the roundworms, they have no taste value at all."

Jiang Xinghuo was speechless. He thought it was a big deal, but it turned out that he was worried about finding a partner!

But this problem is both easy and difficult to solve. Cooking is sometimes very strange. Some people can make a pot of charcoal just by following the recipe, while some people can do it like a fish in water from the first time.

Judging from Mr. Dao's appearance, it is not an easy task to become a master chef, and he does not have that much time to train a chef.

But he had a prop in his hand that was just right for the current situation.

"Special Chef Dragon Mark (Rare Item), the Special Chef Mark issued by Guanglu Temple is not only a symbol of status, but also allows you to temporarily grant your cooking skills to others through this dragon mark. Even an ordinary person who doesn't know how to cook can transform into a cooking master as long as he is equipped with this dragon mark."

Although this item is of rare quality, its usage is quite limited and it can only be used in some specific occasions.

Jiang Xinghuo didn't have many opportunities to use it, so he simply gave it to Mr. Dao. If he could get the clue of Tiangu Leiyin Method, this item would be worth it.

(End of this chapter)