Strange Stories

Chapter 511: Master, what magic can I do?
"I have no idea……"

Facing the master's gaze, Pu Mei asked: "Master, is there any other magic you can teach us?"

"What other spells do I have? Haha..."

I saw the master sitting down on the cushion and leisurely taking a fairy fruit from the basket to eat.

Just one bite and it made a sizzling sound. It was full of moisture, and the aroma that penetrated the soul was overwhelming, making the two of them salivate.

Lin Jue laughed and said to them:
"I know so many spells!
“If you want to fight with attack and defense, in addition to small tricks like exhalation and fire-repelling techniques, there is also the spell control method, which can control objects with spells, the blood control method, which controls objects with blood, and the object control method, which controls objects with thoughts.

"There are methods of carving beans into soldiers, tapping stones into generals, methods of controlling the qi, mountain pressure, water control, and fire magic. Among the fire magic, there is the solar spirit fire, which is the strongest and most yang. There are also sword spells and shooting skills. The former can use the power of thunder and fire from the gods to attach to the sword, and the latter can use the shadow to hit people.

"There are dragon transformation plays, telekinesis, fossil carving, wall-penetrating techniques, the art of sending a staff to avoid disasters, and the art of sealing qi to stop bleeding from injuries."

Just as my mind was dizzy, I heard Master say:
“If you don’t like fighting, there are also alchemy techniques, methods of taking medicine related to the way of alchemy, methods of gathering, and the incantation of making monsters appear, the art of transmitting sound, the art of gathering beasts and birds, the art of spraying and transforming others into birds, beasts, plants, and trees, and the art of feather transformation, which can transform oneself into a bird.

"There are techniques for immobilizing people, techniques for sealing people with stones, and methods for binding people. There are dazzling golden lights that can make people lose their minds, and there are also useful and interesting methods for persuading people to frown, persuading people to laugh, and talking nonsense."

Both of them were a little dazed.

"There is also the technique of lighting lamps through dreams, the technique of lighting incense through dreams, and the technique of turning stones into silver through the technique of illusion.

"There are ways to call the wind, ways to return the wind, ways to enter water, ways to walk on walls, ways to escape from the wood, ways to escape from the earth, and ways to turn your body into the wind, the art of freedom without restraint.

"There are also great supernatural powers such as flowers blooming in an instant, taking life and granting longevity, escaping from the shell of a cicada, breaking and reconnecting, and dispersing and reuniting.

“There are also methods to restrain souls and summon lightning.

"..."

The two of them looked dazed.

I thought I had been studying under my master for a long time and knew him very well, but only now did I know where his fame in the world came from.

“Don’t be greedy!”

The master took another bite of the fruit, and a drop of juice accidentally dripped from his mouth, which might make the mortals and monsters in the world salivate:
“You must know that most of the Taoists in the world who learn magic arts are not like me, who learns a wide range of magic arts. Instead, they specialize in one magic art. If they have the conditions, they will focus on this magic art and learn several other magic arts as supplementary arts. There are also those who are gifted and have sufficient mental strength, who will learn several magic arts at the same time. Throughout the ages, there are very few people like me.

“You should take your time and repair one subject first.

"You also need to know that many spells have no strength or weakness, and it is difficult to reach the end. Therefore, when choosing a spell, don't pick the one that sounds the most powerful. Pick the one that suits you best and is most to your liking, so that you can go far. Even the most common fire spirit spell is still powerful if you reach the end."

Lin Jue didn't want to discourage them, so he spoke tactfully.

After hearing this, Pu Mei became even more confused.

If the master had only mentioned a few, she could still choose one, and if there were more than a dozen, she wouldn't have to think too much about it. But after hearing so many spells that she had never heard of or seen before, how could she choose?

"Master, I can't choose a disciple." Pu Mei said honestly, "But before I became your disciple, Master often asked me to go to the mountains to subdue demons and eliminate evil spirits, so I also learned a spell that can be used to subdue demons and eliminate evil spirits."

"can!"

The mountain breeze blew the apricot blossoms in again.

Lin Jue finished eating a fruit and spat out a core. It was bright red with some stone and metal colors, and looked like a raw cinnabar stone.

He stretched out his hand and took a petal.

"Although I know many spells, I won't mention which ones I like the most, but there are only a few that I am most proficient in and most often use to subdue demons and fight against people. You see, I also prioritize them." Lin Jue said, "Among them, there is a method of controlling objects, which Taoist Tao also knows. You can control objects with your mind, just like this-"

As the two men watched, flower petals floated up out of thin air, circling around the Taoist priest, and then circling around them.

Immediately followed by a sound of breaking air!

The shining flying sword flew out from the Taoist's sleeve, and in just a moment, it circled around the Taoist, and then circled around them again. It was so fast that it was almost invisible. One could only see the silver light flashing into a white line in the air. When he came to his senses, the flying sword had already flown into the Taoist's sleeve.

Both disciples were startled and stunned.

"how?"

“That’s what I’m learning!”

"It's not easy to control objects. If you start to learn it, you'll get discouraged." Lin Jue still didn't say anything like they were not talented enough. "Fortunately, there is a simple version. If you want to learn it, you can start with the simpler method of controlling objects. That was one of the first few spells I learned. It helped me deal with many powerful monsters and enemies when I first started practicing Taoism."

"Disciple listens to Master!"

"How's your learning of reading going with Xu Yi?"

“I can recognize quite a few now.”

"it is good!"

Lin Jue took out a book:

"Take it and have a look first. Starting tomorrow, come to me every morning and I will teach you." Lin Jue said.

"Disciple knows." Pu Mei nodded.

"What about me, Master?" Xu Yi was anxious, "When did you teach me other magic?"

"No hurries?"

Lin Jue glanced at him:
"Since you have heard my legend at the foot of the mountain, do you know what magic I am best at?"

"Let the thunder strike me!" Xu Yi was delighted. This sounded powerful. "Master, are you going to teach me the thunder method?"

"Nonsense! I know thunder magic after I became famous!"

“But people say that Master knows thunder magic. For example, if someone does a lot of bad things, they say that Master Lin will send thunder to kill him, or if there is a monster somewhere, they ask Master Lin to send thunder to strike it! Master, your clouds are all thunder clouds!”

"It's just a rumor among the people." Lin Jue said helplessly, "Besides, when have I ever taught you the Thunder Method?"

"What is that?" "..."

It was still that apricot petal, floating down to the tip of the boy's nose.

"The art of blooming is the magical power of plants and trees. Flowers bloom in an instant." Lin Jue said, "This is not only the most powerful spell that Master is good at, but also one of his favorite spells."

"The moment the flowers bloom..."

The boy muttered to himself, thoughtfully.

"bloom……"

Seems like I've heard of it in rumors.

Before he entered the school, he planted a mountain of flowers.

"A breath of spring comes, a thought of flowers blooming, can make dead trees come back to life, pleasing oneself and others." Lin Jue picked up a brush and blew on it. A few white apricot flowers with light pink bloomed on the brush. He then gently stretched out his hand and brushed the brush. After a few trembling sounds, the apricot flowers fell to the ground one by one, while the brush was almost intact.

The two of them suddenly took a few steps back.

However, a small bud had grown on the wooden board where he was standing, and a field of snow-white pear blossoms bloomed, with a few pink peach blossoms in between.

As soon as he stood still, he looked down and exclaimed again.

"oops!"

However, flowers began to grow on their clothes, hair, and even on the covers of the books in their hands, without any pain or itchiness.

Most of them are apricot flowers, jade white or with a slightly light pink halo.

I reached out and hit them, and they all fell to the ground. The apricot blossoms felt soft, moist and cool to the touch, the petals had clear patterns, the stamens were tender yellow with dots, and they were still attached to the stems, just like the real ones.

The clothes and books were still intact, with only faint marks.

"This is to please oneself and others. If you want to hurt someone in a fight, it can grow from under the clothes, from the flesh, pierce through the clothes, pierce the flesh, absorb the essence, and even absorb the magic power, divine power and even the Tao. Even if you pull it out, it will leave blood holes. It is very powerful and vicious."

When they heard this, they were frightened again.

"How about it? Do you want to learn?"

"Although it is vicious, I like it." Xu Yi said, "Master, please rest assured that I will make good use of it."

"You are quite clever." Lin Jue smiled, "But this skill is the most mysterious and difficult to learn among all the magic skills I know."

"Then why isn't Master afraid that I will become discouraged?"

"Didn't I ask you to plant a mountain of flowers and trees?"

"right……"

"Don't you have a lot of insights?"

“Yes, yes…”

"Do you still remember those insights?"

"Shang, Shang is still in my heart, but he is a little far away."

"No hurry, no hurry." Lin Jue also took out a book, "The little sister from your uncle's family, Ziyun, has been building a road from Hongye Temple to our place. You all know about it, right?"

"know."

"know."

“I don’t know how many years it will take to repair it properly.”

Lin Jue smacked his lips and said to him:

"You also know that I am a flower lover. You will often come to Hongye Temple in the future. The flowers here are beautiful, but it will be boring to walk on that road. If there is a small road with flowers blooming on both sides in different seasons, I think it will be wonderful to walk on it. Especially after dozens or hundreds of years, the flowers will become ancient trees and the mountain road will become an ancient road. In the quiet and peaceful time, there will be a light mountain fog and various flowers blooming on both sides. Ha, people in the future will probably remember you two when they walk on it."

"Master, there's no need to say so much. I understand." Xu Yi nodded. "Starting tomorrow, I will go to Hongye Temple and plant flowers on both sides starting from the starting point of the road built by Senior Sister Ziyun."

"Thoughtful! Take the book and read it first. Come to my place tomorrow afternoon and I will explain it to you!"

"understood."

Xu Yi walked forward and took the book.

"Take it—"

Lin Jue gave them three fruits:
"This is an immortal fruit. Each person can take one. Don't be greedy and impatient. Eat it before going to bed. An ordinary cultivator will be unconscious for about three days after eating it. After waking up, it can greatly increase your cultivation and will be of great help to your future cultivation."

"what?"

They were both surprised, remembering that their master had just eaten it as an ordinary fruit. They looked at each other, exchanged their thoughts, and then nodded quickly to take it.

"Thank you, Master!"

"What about the other one?"

"There is one more. You can deliver it to the imperial palace in the capital, to the emperor. Just say you are my disciples and the immortal fruit I planted is ripe. I will give him one to try." Lin Jue said, "Remember to tell him that he must sleep for three days after eating this fruit. Make arrangements. I will let Shen Leiyun take you there. If you are stopped by gods, monks, Taoist priests or strange people on the way, just say you are my disciples and explain your purpose."

Now that the Purple Emperor has ascended to the throne, Lin Jue is no longer willing to let Fuyao go to the forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace alone, for fear that they might encounter gods, one speaking human language and the other speaking fox language, and it would be difficult to communicate clearly, which would lead to chaos.

"understood."

Both disciples left.

The Taoist blew a breath, and the petals all over the ground flew out of the window, swirling in the air like a river with the breeze.

(End of this chapter)