Druid in the Xianxia world

Chapter 52 Luo Laodao: Zhong Cang, you and I are destined to be together

When Qi Wei said that she should always challenge herself, Zhong Cang frowned deeply.

He still had to practice, so he didn't have that much time to bother with her or mess around.

But the thirty spirit stones that Qi Wei took out changed Zhong Cang's mind.

Don't think he is snobbish. There are really too many things that require money when it comes to spiritual practice.

If you want to learn Taoism, you need to spend money to find a teacher to teach you.

If he wanted to communicate with Polygonum multiflorum, he would also need to pay money to get the original owner's consent.

Moreover, Zhong Cang’s demand for spiritual flowers and rare herbs is far more than just the human-shaped Polygonum multiflorum.

The Four Seasons Cycle of Time Sutra requires Zhong Cang to have some understanding of the four meanings of spring growth, summer prosperity, autumn harvest, and winter extinction.

As for Zhong Cang, if he wanted to comprehend these meanings, it would be best to find rare flowers and plants to communicate with.

"I have learned about spring's growth from bamboo, and summer's prosperity depends on the night-blooming cereus. I have also come to understand the true meaning of prosperity."

"But I have yet to grasp the meaning of autumn's fruits and winter's annihilation... If I want to grasp them quickly, I must spend money..."

Thinking of this, Zhong Cang immediately said to Qi Wei: "As long as you are willing to spend money, I am always willing to accept challenges..."

After saying this, Zhong Cang, who had thought of something, said to Qi Wei, "If you don't understand something, you can come to me and I can teach you."

"..."

Such a change in attitude left Qi Wei speechless.

"...Humph, I don't need your teachings!"

Looking at Qi Wei who snorted coldly and turned away, Zhong Cang shrugged his shoulders but said nothing.

At the same time, Zhong Cang did not have much hostility towards Qi Wei - she felt that she had gone too far, but these days, whether she felt sorry for Shuang Lingxue or despised Zhong Cang, it was always just her thoughts.

Openly, except for today, she had never mocked Zhong Cang or said anything bad about him.

Zhong Cang would only think that such a girl was a little spoiled, but would not feel disgusted.

Of course, he wouldn't like it either... He was willing to teach her purely for the sake of the spirit stones.

Unfortunately, the latter was unwilling, which left Zhong Cang without a source of income.

Shaking his head, Zhong Cang looked at the others.

But this time, his attitude was not so good.

At the same time, facing Zhong Cang's cold gaze, most people...did not dare to look Zhong Cang in the eye.

As the great man said, one good punch is enough to prevent a hundred from coming.

Zhong Cang's spell made everyone understand completely that a genius is a genius. Even if he chose the weakest profession of a spirit plant husband, he cannot be bullied by others.

Zhong Cang nodded in satisfaction at the fear of the crowd. Just when he felt that he had established his authority and was about to leave, the voice of the old Taoist Robende suddenly rang out behind him.

"Ahem, Zhong Cang, wait a moment, don't rush down."

"???"

Just when Zhong Cang was confused by Robbende's shouting, the old Taoist Robbende stepped forward and grabbed Zhong Cang's hand.

His movements were enthusiastic, and his face was a smile that blossomed into a chrysanthemum. "Hahahaha... Just now on the podium, I felt that you and I were destined to be together. That's why I chose you to come up there and let you receive the inheritance of the Cloud Chanting Technique." "Now it seems that my judgment was correct. To have learned the Cloud Chanting Technique so quickly and practiced it to a small degree, you and I are truly destined to be together."

"Since you and I are destined to be together, and you have won first place in this battle, I, the old Taoist priest, must show my appreciation."

After a moment's hesitation, Robende gritted his teeth and said, "Although the Cloud Chanting Technique is marvelous, it's actually quite ineffective on its own. It requires the coordination of other spells to unleash its full power. I have a few spells here. You can choose one, and I'll give it to you for free as a reward for winning the duel."

After he finished speaking, a series of spell names came out of the mouth of old Taoist Robend.

These spells are: riding on clouds and mist, calling wind and rain, psychedelic sky city, cloud sky patrol, weapons and armor created from clouds and mist, and birds and beasts created from clouds and mist.

After hearing what Luo Laodao said, Zhong Cang did not choose magic at the first moment, but sighed in his heart.

"Indeed, the world is very realistic. If you are weak, you will make mistakes everywhere. But as long as you are strong, you will find that everyone in the world is a good person."

After sighing, Zhong Cang was not polite. From some of the thoughts that Robende spilled out, Zhong Cang already knew that he did this as an apology, and it would be bad if he did not accept it.

As for which spells to choose, Zhong Cang chose Cloud and Mist Simulation: Birds and Beasts without much thought.

"Riding on clouds is great, but if I can create a crane out of clouds, I can fly too."

"As for calling the wind and rain, this is indeed what I want to learn, but the magic class has started. Not only will the Law Cultivation Academy teach magic, but the dean of the Spiritual Plant and Taoist Academy will also teach it. In the next few days, he will teach me the Small Cloud and Rain Art. This is enough as a substitute."

"And the Psychedelic Cloud City is a binding spell. It might be useful in the future, but right now, I can't use it..."

The reason for choosing the Cloud and Mist Simulation Bird and Beast is not only because it is versatile and can deal with various forms of enemies, but also because Zhong Cang feels that he is close to birds and beasts and can learn quickly.

After hearing Zhong Cang's choice, Luo Laodao first reminded him: "This spell involves living things and spirits. It is the most difficult to learn among the cloud and mist spells I control..."

Halfway through his words, he thought of the scene where Zhong Cang had just mastered the Cloud Chanting Technique within the time of an incense stick.

Therefore, he laughed and said no more, but he did not teach Zhong Cang immediately. Instead, he said to him:

"This spell can't be learned simply by oral instruction. I need to buy some things as a supplement. So, come to my house tonight..."

After telling Zhong Cang the address and time, the old Taoist Luo Bende left first and prepared the materials for casting the spell.

After he left, the class naturally ended.

Seeing this, Zhong Cang greeted Shuang Lingxue, thanked her, and prepared to leave to continue practicing.

"Thank you just now."

Shuang Lingxue: "Hehe, Mr. Zhong Cang, there's no need to be so polite to me."

Having said this, she paused for a moment and said a little embarrassedly: "Also, I also have some things that I need your help with, Mr. Zhong Cang."

Hearing that she needed his help with something, Zhong Cang not only did not feel embarrassed, but instead let out a long sigh.

The values ​​he developed in his previous life made Zhong Cang dislike owing favors to others.

But during this period of time, Shuang Lingxue helped him a lot, but he did not help her much. This situation made Zhong Cang feel a little depressed.

If this kind of thing continues to develop, it may even turn into a mental obstacle and inner demon for Zhong Cang.

He didn't want to fall to this point, but his rapid progress was inseparable from Shuang Lingxue's help. This made Zhong Cang a little uneasy in recent times.

But at this moment, after hearing that she needed him, Zhong Cang could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"If you need anything, just tell me. I will never refuse as long as I can help."

(End of this chapter)