The Demonic Taoist Priest Emerges from the Mountain

Ning Jinrou saw that I was determined to leave.

She pursed her lips.

"I'll take you there in three days."

To my surprise, Ning Jinrou, knowing full well that Liuweng Village was in great danger, was still willing to go with me.

Actually, I felt a little reluctant.

After all, without Ning Jinrou last night, I might not have survived this ordeal.

Now they're dragging her into a den of wolves and tigers.

I feel somewhat guilty.

But I can't refuse.

Because I know my own limitations.

After hearing that Liuweng Village had become a taboo subject, I knew clearly that I would die if I went there alone.

Having barely survived a near-death experience, I really don't want to die.

Ning Jinrou's skills are superior to mine.

Her skill in talismanic arts was definitely not as weak as it seemed when she went to take on private jobs a few days ago.

Otherwise, Ning Jinrou would definitely not have been able to withstand the siege of a hundred ghosts last night.

I thought about it carefully later.

Ning Jinrou didn't reveal her full abilities before because she was lazy.

With me holding the line, she became too lazy to move.

Who wouldn't enjoy the thrill of making money while lying down?

cough cough.

So, I'm feeling really awkward right now.

Ning Jinrou didn't say anything more and turned back to her room.

I watched as she took a square object wrapped in yellow cloth from the bedside table.

She placed this thing in my hand.

"The old man instructed me beforehand that if you're still alive, I should give this to you."

"He said this thing is very important, and only you in the world can see it."

Ning Jinrou's two sentences piqued my curiosity.

I quickly put the square object away, thanked Ning Jinrou, and eagerly returned to my room.

Remove the yellow cloth.

Inside was an old-fashioned book.

The book was prominently labeled with the four large characters: "The Book of Demon Slayers".

Upon seeing those four words, I instantly became excited.

I know about Master Qin's cultivation of the Demon-Slaying Path.

When I was very young, he kept telling me that I had absorbed the energy of the Water Official and was a natural candidate to cultivate the Ghost-Slaying Path.

Although that's what he's always said.

But they never actually taught me any methods of the Demon-Slaying Path.

This also made me quite depressed.

Every time he and Master Qin exchanged barbs, Master Qin would say that the time wasn't right yet.

Now, this Taoist book about the path of killing ghosts is right there in front of me.

Could it be that the time has come?

Filled with anticipation and suppressing my excitement, I opened the first page of the "Ghost-Slaying Dao Book".

Before I could even read the contents clearly...

A small note fell out.

I picked it up and took a look.

It's Master Qin's handwriting.

There were several sentences written on it.

"You little brat, from this day forward, you have officially entered the path of the Demon Slayers."

"I hope you can stay true to your principles and eradicate evil completely."

"This path only involves killing and destruction, not salvation."

"If you encounter an evil spirit, execute it on the spot!"

I silently recited the last two sentences.

At the same time, I felt a surge of excitement.

Only killing, no salvation; if you encounter evil spirits, kill them on the spot!

That sounds so cool!

Keep the note safe.

I began to seriously study the "Book of Demon Slayers".

This book doesn't have many complicated fonts.

All the content is easy to understand.

It includes all kinds of destructive techniques such as incantations, talismans, and formations.

Furthermore, the cultivation methods were specifically marked.

The Path of Slaughtering Ghosts is different from any other path.

All members of the Demon-Slaying Path do not absorb the essence of heaven and earth or the vital energy of all things.

Instead, it's about slaughtering demons and monsters!

They absorb the malevolent energy carried by demons and ghosts, transforming it into their own power.

This power is called Ghost Qi in the Ghost Slaughtering Path.

However, if the human body absorbs too much ghost energy, there is a high possibility of going into a state of demonic possession.

Only those with unwavering resolve, the power of the Heavenly Dao, and immense good fortune can cultivate the Demon-Slaying Path to its ultimate level.

After seeing all this, I finally understood why Master Qin said I was the perfect candidate to cultivate the Ghost-Slaying Path.

Let's set aside whether one's mindset is firm or not.

For eighteen years, I have stayed in the dilapidated Taoist temple without ever leaving.

Every day I keep company only with flowers and birds, and play chess with the air.

Based on this alone, it's estimated that no one in the world could do it.

Secondly, I don't know what the power of Heaven's Way is.

However, I possess genuine water element energy within my body.

This breath originated from the Water Official Emperor.

Even if it's not the power of Heaven, I reckon it's not far off.

As for the last one, it's about good fortune.

I was born with a benefactor who stole eighteen years of my life from the heavens. I even survived a death sentence. If this isn't great fortune, what is?

Therefore, I believe I meet all three criteria.

Moreover, Master Qin also thought so.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to pass this "Demon Slayer's Scripture" into my hands.

I spent the entire day reading the "Demon Slayer's Scripture".

I don't know if it's because I have a special talent.

I can easily memorize the contents of this book after reading it only once.

What may be very profound for others is easy for me to understand.

So, I learned most of it in just half a day.

Those various methods dazzled and captivated me.

Especially the formations within it.

Even though I haven't cultivated ghost energy yet, I can still use these formations to kill ghosts.

Combined with Ning Jinrou's talismans and the spells I learned from Master Qin, I was able to use them.

My confidence in exploring Liuweng Village has grown even stronger.

Three days passed quietly.

Guanshanlou has been restored.

Ning Jinrou also recovered from her weakened state.

During these three days, I read through the entire "Book of Demon Slayers" and memorized most of its contents.

However, I need to refine ghost energy before I can use many of these techniques.

It's impossible for me not to have itchy hands.

During these three days, I thought more than once about going out to catch a demon and torment it.

However, I forcefully suppressed all these thoughts.

At the same time, I also felt a sense of lingering fear.

The "Slaying Ghosts Daoist Book" is indeed evil.

I haven't even started real cultivation yet, and such a terrible thought has already arisen in my mind.

This is no exaggeration.

With my current abilities, if I were to encounter a powerful evil spirit, I might not even know how I died.

But I became so arrogant that I started actively seeking out evil spirits to play with.

This is a very dangerous act.

After I realized this.

I therefore guarded my mind at all times.

They were afraid that one day they would be influenced by these evil thoughts and go astray.

early morning.

Sunlight streamed down.

Ning Jinrou knocked on my door.

I saw her wearing a neat tracksuit.

This tracksuit is actually a brand name; in our local dialect, it's called "back-to-back."

I was momentarily mesmerized.

I'm amazed by Ning Jinrou's great figure once again.

"Are you ready? Let's go."

Ever since that ambiguous hug between Ning Jinrou and me last time, Ning Jinrou has always ignored my gaze and even avoids making eye contact with me.

I nodded quickly, picked up a small bag, and got into Ning Jinrou's Xiali sedan with her, heading towards Liuweng Village!