I'm an antique shop owner, so it's reasonable for me to know some magic

Chapter 517 Talisman Resistance

Su Fan, who was on the fourth floor, narrowed his eyes.

The benefits of activating the talisman were not as great as he had imagined.

This was not because he overestimated his own strength; on the contrary, Su Fan knew perfectly well what he was capable of.

The evil spirits dwelling in this hotel seem to have a slight resistance to talismans. Could it be that they previously encountered a Taoist priest skilled in talismans and fought him?

Since he mastered the talismans, almost all evil spirits have fallen under the divine power of the Tongtian Talisman. Even the most bizarre and powerful demon gods had no effective way to counter it when they first encountered the talismans.

But these evil spirits, which should have been harmed by the roar, remained unharmed.

Unless they had seen similar spells before and studied them in depth.

Since the evil spirits are still around, one can imagine what will happen to the Taoist priests who fight them.

The transformation of a vengeful ghost into a malevolent being requires passing through three tribulations: Heaven, Earth, and Man. Whether this world possesses the Heavenly Dao is still unknown, but the other party has safely passed through the Human Tribulation.

Not only that, but the person they killed was a legitimate Taoist priest.

In this respect, it is conservatively estimated that its actual level is about the same as that of Ju-on.

It's reasonable for Chen Wujiu to personally control such a ferocious creature; for those secret sect members who only know how to imitate to try and control it, it's undoubtedly wishful thinking.

Su Fan's thoughts drifted to this point, and he gently squeezed Theresa's hand.

"The situation has changed, so be careful."

Theresa was initially a little embarrassed by Su Fan's sudden actions, but upon hearing this, she realized there was more to it than met the eye, and her expression turned serious, her previous playful attitude completely gone.

She followed the example of the former, whispering close to his ear.

"There will be evil spirits causing trouble later. Don't act unless it's absolutely necessary. Don't forget you're still injured."

Su Fan's strength is unfathomable; even if he is injured, exterminating evil spirits would be a piece of cake for him.

But Theresa still felt that the other person should rest and recuperate.

"The purpose of this trip was to relax and unwind, so I don't have to do everything myself anymore."

As Su Fan listened to Theresa's words full of concern, he felt a warmth in his heart and smiled gently.

It feels like your own cat is using its little paws to push you away at a crucial moment when you're fighting an enemy, and you're about to go up and hiss at it.

The evil spirits that have been transformed into malevolent spirits are extremely troublesome, and Theresa herself may not be able to handle them. Moreover, Su Fan also needs to kill high-level ghosts to accumulate proficiency in his own supernatural powers and skills.

However, saying it out loud might dampen the little nun's enthusiasm.

Fine, I'll just stay in the rear and finish off the rest.

Su Fan made up his mind, and not far away, Shen Xuanxuan finally finished his battle.

As the last ghost dissipated, the latter put away the compass, let out a long breath, turned around and stood with his hands behind his back, looking every bit the wise man.

"The road ahead is unobstructed, and we can continue our journey."

While speaking, he didn't forget to steal glances at Su Fan's reaction.

Kid, did you see that? This is legitimate Taoist magic, a skill that can expel evil spirits and protect yourself.

Now that you've witnessed the power of the Taoist priest, aren't you tempted?
When he fought those evil spirits, he used every ordinary method he could find.

It's not just dazzling, it's incredibly diverse.

Such deliberate showing off is simply because he has taken a liking to the spirituality of the young man beside the nun.

The fact that someone could understand talismans by merely feeling the elephant while blind is an understatement; the word "terrifying" is insufficient to describe their level of comprehension.

While his innate Qi deficiency is indeed a flaw, it cannot overshadow his overall excellence. His slightly weaker physique is not a problem; it can be compensated for through training and the powerful elixirs collected by his sect.

One's innate comprehension determines the upper limit of one's spiritual cultivation.

Shen Xuanxuan concluded that this young man, favored by the Holy See nun, would be a hidden dragon emerging from the abyss and making a name for himself once he made a name for himself, as long as he made up for his innate deficiencies.

We need to seize this promising talent as soon as possible.

However, there was none of the expected praise, admiration, or fervor. After a few seconds, Shen Xuanxuan realized that the boy was whispering sweet nothings to the nun, and he was furious.

So all that effort I put in before, practically waving my whisk until it was smoking, just turned into a seasoning for your flirting?!

Beast!
"Oh? Is the gentleman already finished? That was quick with the whisk."

As if waking from a deep dream, the young man noticed Shen Xuanxuan, whose face was alternating between pale and red.

"Theresia was worried about whether she should intervene, but now it seems she was overthinking it."

Theresa… addressing each other by name directly, it's truly a case of mutual affection.

Shen Xuanxuan nodded in response with a long face, then his expression turned serious.

"Just now, during the battle with the evil spirits, I discovered that they are quite skilled in the art of illusion. Ordinary ghosts, once born, can only harm people by using a little bit of yin energy. If they immediately master the art of manipulating people's minds, they have probably already become accomplices of evil spirits."

"It's normal for someone who becomes a changgui to inherit some of their master's magic."

He turned to look at Theresa.

"There should be miracles of purity and wisdom within the Holy See. If evil spirits are fierce at that time, we will need to ask Miss Selva to use her magic to protect us."

Shen Xuanxuan had traveled extensively throughout China and had not been abroad many times, yet he was quite familiar with the abilities of the clergy in the Vatican.

Knowing that they are quite capable, most of them are like glass cannons, limited by their own insufficient physical strength, whether in support or offense.

"No problem. But if I judge the situation to be bad, I will also step in to help."

“Such behavior is reasonable and justifiable, and I have no objection to it.”

Shen Xuanxuan did not hesitate to respond to Theresa's statement.

It would be best if the other party could adapt to the situation, as this proves that the nun is not a delicate flower raised in an ivory tower and has some experience in exorcism.

"but……"

Shen Xuanxuan changed the subject.

"When you leave and talk about your achievements with the media, could you please embellish them a little for me? If I make progress here in the future, I will surely repay you handsomely."

When making empty promises, Shen Xuanxuan remained completely calm and composed.

All his hard work was for two things: fame and fortune.

The barbarians of Europe truly do not understand the mysteries of Taoism. If he hadn't used Master Su's name to his advantage, let alone invited him, the British government probably wouldn't have even given him a second glance.

He urgently needs to make a name for himself in a short time, so using a little trick is harmless.

Theresa had no ulterior motives and agreed on the spot.

Reputation was of no use to her; since it was all about exorcising evil spirits anyway, it wouldn't be a problem for her to give her reputation to Shen Xuanxuan.

She's not one of those old men in the Holy Throne who would try to steal Su Fan's credit for killing the Demon God.

Before he could finish speaking, Su Fan interrupted him with a smile.

"Master, you might as well tell me more about the specifics of this so-called generous reward. I am very interested in it."

(End of this chapter)