A Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu Transmigrates into a Book, the Dao Ancestor of Rein

Chapter 22 Heading to Jinguang Temple

"You actually found it?"

Han Li was overjoyed at this.

"How could I not take your request to heart?" Li Feiyu said dismissively.

His smile remained as bright and cheerful as ever.

...

In Jingzhou, a remote and desolate place bordering the barbarians in the northwest of the Yue Kingdom, a Taoist temple was built.

The old abbot of the Taoist temple was persecuted by a dwarf who was only about three feet tall in his early years. After the dwarf replaced the old abbot, he renamed the Taoist temple "Jinguang Temple" and called himself "Master Jinguang".

At first, Venerable Jin Guang was very low-key.

For several years, he lived in seclusion in a Taoist temple and did not cause any further trouble.

During that time, he simply used his mediocre magical abilities to freeload and lived a carefree life.

Before Han Li went into seclusion, he asked Li Feiyu to help him inquire about the Golden Light Temple and the Golden Light Master.

For the Flying Bird Hall of the Seven Mysteries Sect, this was not a difficult task.

The Seven Mysteries Sect, once the overlord of Jingzhou, once dominated the entire martial arts world of Jingzhou in its heyday! Even though it has declined now, from a top-tier martial arts force to a second-rate sect, it still has more than two thousand disciples and countless outer disciples.

The outer disciples, some wealthy merchants, others shop owners, formed a complex and intricate network of relationships that served as an intelligence network. This network continues to profoundly influence this vast region of over a thousand miles in northwestern Jingzhou to this day.

This is not.

Since Li Feiyu posted the outer sect mission "Find the Golden Light Temple", many outer sect disciples have been tempted by the considerable reward.

Among them were merchants who went to the barbarian territory and happened to know about the Golden Light Temple.

"Go west for 1,200 li, and there is a small border town called Yanling City. Once you arrive at Yanling City, turn northeast for about 30 li, and you will find the approximate location of Jinguang Temple."

Li Feiyu took out a map of the northwest of Jingzhou from his pocket and spread it out. He first found Jingzhou Prefecture City on it, then pointed northwest and circled around the Seven Mysteries Gate of Caixia Mountain. Then, he headed diagonally west, roughly in the direction of ten o'clock, and after traveling more than a thousand miles, just as he was about to reach the border, he found a small border town called Yanling City on the map.

Continuing westward, you'll reach the territory of the barbarians.

Beyond the three thousand miles of barbarian territory lies the small kingdom of Shayun, tens of thousands of miles west of the Yue Kingdom.

of course.

The Kingdom of Shayun was not marked on the map.

This map only contains a map of Jingzhou.

At most, it will involve a little more information about the establishment of states in the north.

"It turns out to be here."

Han Li was good at reading maps and immediately determined the location of Jin Guang Temple on the map:

"Thank you, Senior Brother Li."

This really helped a lot.

"You're welcome, it was nothing." He, a protector of the Outer Blade Hall, had simply posted a high-reward mission at the Flying Bird Hall, and before half a year had passed, someone from the outer sect had helped him find the location of the Golden Light Temple.

Therefore, this small favor was truly nothing to him.

Han Li didn't say anything more.

They simply returned to Shenshou Valley and, using the many herbs in several medicinal fields, quietly prepared painkillers to reduce physical pain for each other, and also prepared a number of medicines to help eliminate the aftereffects of the marrow extraction pill.

Their affection for each other was unspoken.

"You're planning to go find that wicked Golden Light Master, right?" Before parting, Li Feiyu asked Han Li, who was carrying a bundle and preparing to travel far away.

"Hmm. What, have you already sent someone to test the waters?"

Han Li's heart tightened, but he remained outwardly calm.

"Don't worry, I didn't send anyone to alert them," Li Feiyu said, shaking his head.

He's not stupid enough to ruin his good friend's plans.

"By the way, Han Li..."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Do you want me to come with you?" Li Feiyu didn't finish his sentence.

"No, I can manage on my own," Han Li politely declined. The Golden Light Master possessed a powerful weapon; even if Han Li went, he would only employ a roundabout, strategic approach, not a direct confrontation. One more or less Li Feiyu wouldn't make a difference. In fact, a moment's carelessness could easily bring his close friend into serious trouble.

As for him, if the plan fails, he'll just lose his life.

There's no need to sacrifice a friend.

"Then, you can take this."

As Li Feiyu spoke, he took out another token from his pocket.

Before Han Li could ask, Li Feiyu explained:

"The journey to the barbarian lands on the frontier is long and arduous. With this token, you can at least borrow horses and manpower from the Seven Mysteries Sect branches along the way. This token is the identity token of the Outer Blade Hall Protector; it's my identity token, and it represents me. And now, I'm undoubtedly the strongest candidate for the position of Vice Hall Master of the Outer Blade Hall. I doubt any outer sect disciple would be so foolish as to not help you after seeing this token..."

For a moment, they were both overwhelmed with emotion and remained silent for a long time.

...

half a month later.

Traveling light, Han Li finally arrived at Yanling Town, a small town on the western border of Jingzhou, after a long and arduous journey.

He did not deliberately investigate the Jin Guang Temple and Jin Guang Shangren in the city to avoid alerting the dwarf prematurely.

The Golden Light Master, with a cultivation level of the third stage of Qi Refining, possesses a gray sword talisman treasure of immense value.

A talisman is a special item that combines the characteristics of talismans and magical artifacts. It is crafted by high-level cultivators at the Core Formation stage or above. It possesses the powerful magical effects of talismans, which can be quickly activated and released, and also has the characteristic of magical artifacts, which can store and release powerful spiritual energy. Therefore, it is also known as a "pseudo-magical artifact".

The power of a talisman is generally one-tenth that of a magic weapon.

Top-tier talismanic treasures can possess 30% of the power of magical artifacts. The activation of such treasures is usually subject to bloodline restrictions, requiring a person with the corresponding bloodline to activate them. These are known as "true treasures."

When a cultivator uses a talisman, even an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator can only activate one-tenth of its power.

If it were a Qi Refining cultivator, even a top-tier Qi Refining cultivator at the thirteenth level, they could usually only activate one percent of the power within the talisman.

Of course.

In the hands of a low-level Qi Refining cultivator, the power of a talisman may seem to be only one-thousandth or even one-ten-thousandth of the power of a corresponding magic weapon. Yet, it still possesses unparalleled dominance.

A cultivator in the Qi Refining stage, wielding a talisman, can even pose a threat to a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

In the hands of the Golden Light Master lies such an ancestral gray sword talisman.

Also.

The dwarf, Jin Guang Shangren, also possessed a low-level mid-tier metal-attribute defensive talisman: the Vajra Talisman.

This talisman can form a bell-shaped golden light shield, protecting the user within it.

Ordinary methods are insufficient to break through their defenses.

In other words, this Golden Light Master possesses both offensive weapons and protective talismans. There is absolutely no chance of victory in a direct confrontation with him.

He can only outsmart them.

...

The Jinguang Temple is not grand or imposing, but it is clearly a renovated and refurbished place.

Upon closer inspection, it appeared to be the mansion of a wealthy and powerful family.

As for Jin Guang Shangren, a cultivator, after taking over this place, he used various methods of showing off his divine abilities in public, such as his flying sword technique that consumed the energy of talismanic treasures, to win the worship of many wealthy people and influential locals. From then on, he began a life of freeloading and quickly settled into a life of luxury.

As life improved, Master Jinguang forgot the sorrow of how he had ended up here like a stray dog.

No longer thinking about returning to his family's ancestral land to seek revenge against his former enemies, the Ye family, Qin Yeling is now focused on indulging in pleasure.

he's changed.

In terms of appearance, he not only got big gold teeth, making his mouth full of gold glitter, but also wore a neck full of gold necklaces and gold rings on all ten fingers... a complete nouveau riche image.

Furthermore, they become more cowardly, sensitive, and insecure; they become bullies who prey on the weak and fear the strong; and they develop a penchant for extortion and plunder.

The only thing that hasn't changed is his height.

Master Jin Guang was still the same three-foot-tall dwarf.

It's very recognizable from a distance.

"Got you."

(End of this chapter)