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Chapter 118 Three Taboos of Earth Travel
Upon hearing this voice, a figure quickly appeared in Zhou Sheng's mind: an old Taoist priest with white hair and a youthful face who kept countless vengeful ghosts.

He was also a member of the Longhua Sect. In the Ghost City, he wore a deer-head mask and revealed to the General that Qinghe Hall possessed five-colored mica.

If it weren't for the twist of fate that night, it would be him, not Zhou Sheng, who has mastered the Zhengyi Dragon Tiger Earth Pivot Escape Technique.

"My lord, if this talisman works, you may come to find me here at Chenshi (7-9 AM) tomorrow. Remember, it must be Chenshi, otherwise this humble Taoist will have to attend the Queen Mother of the West's Jade Pool Banquet..."

Because he had developed the ability to hear, Zhou Sheng could hear the sounds from above even when he was dozens of feet underground.

Using the exact same words, it's clear that the old Taoist priest has found another target.

Zhou Sheng's heart stirred. The old Taoist priest's actions were definitely not as simple as harming people and raising ghosts, after all, that talisman was genuine.

With the old Taoist's methods, he wouldn't need to go to such great lengths to harm someone.

Thinking back to his search for the sacred object, Zhou Sheng vaguely felt that the old Taoist priest's reason for seeking out people shrouded in yin energy and with dark circles under their eyes was probably to obtain that sacred object.

The place where Li Zicheng hid the sacred object must have been very special. Originally, the old Taoist priest planned to obtain it by using the technique of escaping underground, but Zhou Sheng intercepted the escape method. So he came up with another way, but he needed to find someone who was surrounded by yin energy to cooperate with him.

With lightning speed, Zhou Sheng figured out the cause and effect in just a few breaths.

He remained still, and when the old Taoist priest finished his charade and was about to leave, he quietly followed him, intending to find out where the man lived.

on the ground.

"Congratulations, Master! You'll be receiving the sacred artifact soon. Who do you plan to give it to?"

The old Taoist priest had a new disciple, about thirteen or fourteen years old, with clear eyes and full of trust and admiration for his master.

"Who is it?"

The old Taoist priest sneered, recalling his previous encounter at the General's Mansion, where the Dragon-Swallowing Blade had nearly severed his neck.

If he hadn't been quick-witted enough to reveal some information about the sacred object and feign surrender, he probably wouldn't have been able to leave the general's mansion alive.

Trying to negotiate with a tiger for its skin is not a sustainable strategy.

"The Grand General is too domineering, and the Dragon Flower Sect is unreliable. Since that's the case, I might as well accept this sacred object myself."

A glint flashed in the old Taoist's eyes, and he said, "Li Zicheng was able to almost destroy the Great Xuan with it and achieve the title of King Chuang, so why can't I?"

His last visit to the General's Mansion undoubtedly spurred him on. He was forced to submit to others despite his good fortune. He possessed extraordinary skills, and if he were to acquire that sacred artifact, he might very well achieve great things.

"At that time, you will be my first disciple."

The old Taoist priest lovingly stroked his disciple's head, but his gaze was deep and unfathomable, as if he were lost in thought.

Suddenly, he frowned and glanced behind him.

"Master, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, it might just be my imagination."

The old Taoist priest shook his head and led his apprentice away.

Deep underground, Zhou Sheng held his breath and remained motionless for a long time.

A few breaths later, wisps of black mist drifted around, forming pairs of cold, ghostly eyes with no whites, only black pupils.

The old Taoist priest waved his whisk, and the solemnity between his brows finally dissipated.

It seems he was just being too suspicious.

……

Zhou Sheng was surprised that the old Taoist priest was so vigilant, so he gave up the idea of ​​secretly following him. Anyway, he could come back to eavesdrop at dawn the next day.

The main reason was that his escape technique was still in its early stages and not yet very proficient; otherwise, the old Taoist priest would never have been able to detect him.

After the ghostly figures that had been watching him left, Zhou Sheng activated his escape technique and quickly headed towards his home, arriving shortly afterward.

The moment he stepped inside his house, he sensed a strange power within the soil that made him feel no longer at ease, but rather obscure and difficult to comprehend. His speed also suddenly dropped, as if he were falling into a whirlpool.

A voice suddenly rang out.

"come out!"

On the ground, a foot stomped down heavily, and then the entire ground trembled violently. The power in the soil erupted like a volcano, making Zhou Sheng feel as if he were standing on a pill cauldron that was about to explode.

With a muffled thud, he was thrown uncontrollably out of the ground.

"Bah!"

Zhou Sheng spat out the dirt that had been in his mouth and quickly said, "Master, it's me!"

Yu Zhensheng lay lazily on the armchair, looking at him with a half-smile, and said, "Of course I knew it was you, otherwise the moment you appeared, the patriarch's golden spear would have pierced your throat."

"Master, how did you do that just now?"

Zhou Sheng dusted himself off and quickly asked.

This is a superior escape technique from Longhu Mountain. His master broke it with a simple kick. Naturally, he had to ask him about it carefully to prevent it from being broken by the same method again.

Yu Zhensheng sneered and said, "Don't think that just because you've mastered the Longhu Mountain's escape technique, you can go anywhere in the world. This earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of technique that involves escaping into the ground) actually has many taboos."

There are three places where you'd better not try to use your teleportation technique lightly.

Which three places?

"First, there are temples and monasteries, especially those famous sects, such as Longhu Mountain, Wudang Mountain, Maoshan Mountain, and Baima Temple."

“These places have a rich history and many experts are stationed there. How could they not know to guard against the art of escaping underground? There are probably formations hidden underground.”

Zhou Sheng nodded. These sects all have the inheritance of the art of earth-遁 (earth-遁术, a technique for escaping into the ground), so they naturally know how to guard against it.

"The second place is the government offices and temples. These places are protected by the national fortune. If your cultivation is not enough, it will be as heavy as a thousand pounds to escape. Of course, now that the national fortune of the Great Xuan is declining and rebels are emerging in various places, the restrictions are not as strict as before."

"However, there is one place you must pay special attention to, and that is the royal palace."

At this point, Yu Zhensheng's expression became extremely serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Never be arrogant about your ability to escape, and do not sneak into the palace out of curiosity to steal imperial wine and food. You must not sneak into the harem just to see the beauties of the harem!"

Zhou Sheng looked at his master with a strange expression and said, "Master, why are you being so specific?"

Yu Zhensheng paused for a moment, then coughed and shifted the topic with a wandering gaze, saying, "In short, we must have some respect for the imperial palace. The foundation of the Great Xuan Dynasty, which has lasted for more than three hundred years, should not be underestimated."

"As for the last place, it's the cemetery, especially the large tombs. Some of them have traps specifically designed to prevent people from burrowing underground, so be extra careful..."

Yu Zhensheng explained the taboos of the earth-遁术 (earth-遁术 is a technique for escaping underground) one by one, which greatly benefited Zhou Sheng.

This is the benefit of having a mentor or lineage; it allows you to gain valuable experience without making mistakes.

"Our Yinxi lineage is quite casual. Wherever the statue of our patriarch and the golden spear are, that's our sect. Even if someone's cultivation is twice as high as yours, they can forget about passing through here unscathed."

"Of course, don't be discouraged. If your cultivation is high enough, these so-called taboos are nothing. But you've only opened two apertures yet, so don't aim too high—"

"Master, I think I'm about to open my nasal passages..."

Zhou Sheng touched his nose and suddenly said.

"Open your nasal passages... huh?"

Yu Zhensheng almost couldn't keep his composure, nearly doubting his own ears.

"Didn't you just have your hearing opened a few days ago?"

"Yes, it's been several days already, hasn't it?"

Yu Zhensheng: "..."

(End of this chapter)