Becoming a Taoist Master by Walking on the Underworld

Chapter 223 Ding Su, the Nine-Stem Daoist, and His Kind Wine Gourd

"I never expected that you, fellow Daoist who communicates with spirits, would also be in Qinghe County."

This is an unexpected delight.

Sure enough, as Chen Yushu spoke, the gourd's tone clearly revealed a hint of joy.

He was familiar with the chosen one and had heard the other's evaluation of the psychic more than once. He knew that the other had done the chosen one a certain favor and was highly trusted by him.

The so-called acquaintances of acquaintances are friends.

In addition, he probably knew that the psychic was a newcomer who had obtained the sensing disc, so he took the initiative to speak to Chen Yushu. This action was also a way of indirectly sending a message to Xuanwu, showing that Chen Yushu was also a trustworthy person.

"I never expected that Fellow Daoist Jiu Hulu would also be in Qinghe County."

Chen Yushu naturally knew this and quickly responded.

"What a coincidence."

Unexpectedly, there are two fellow Daoists here.

"Then I'm even more confident about this matter."

Immediately afterward, Zhou Qing, a centurion of the Zhenyin Division and a Taoist who called himself Xuanwu, also spoke up and quickly shouted a few words to call out to any cultivators who might not have responded. He did not feel embarrassed after receiving no response.

Then, quickly, they pulled Chen Yushu and Jiu Hulu into a separate channel.

"Fellow Daoists."

The situation is urgent; we really need your help this time.

Immediately afterwards, Zhou Qing spoke up in this secluded flat area.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanwu, what is the matter you speak of?"

The gourd then responded.

Chen Yushu remained silent, but he already had a rough idea of ​​what was going on in his mind.

I reckon it's related to an evil cult.

"As you probably know, chaos has broken out in Zhou County, and evil spirits are causing trouble."

Later, the shadow of an evil god cult even appeared.

As for me, I was sent there to work with Li Feng, a centurion of the Yin Division of Zhou County, to suppress the unrest caused by the evil god cult.

However, as our investigation revealed...

This time, the evil god cult's goal is not as simple as just taking over Zhou County.

Besides Zhou County, the evil god cult also set its sights on Qinghe County…

Zhou Qing first offered an explanation, then his tone became serious.

"An evil cult? This time, they've caused such a huge commotion?"

Upon hearing this, the wine gourd showed obvious surprise in its tone.

"That's right.

The evil cult's goal this time is indeed very ambitious.

We originally thought his target was Zhou County.

The main problem is that several deities in Zhou County, for some unknown reason, have been injured and are hiding in their temples, refusing to come out.

It is indeed very easy to be targeted.

Unexpectedly, they caused a commotion in Zhou County, attracting the attention of the surrounding people. After we sent the Zhenyinsi personnel from Qinghe County and surrounding counties there, they suddenly attacked the Zhenjiang River God in Qinghe County and took its deification token.

The situation was urgent, and the chaos in Zhou County had not yet subsided.

That's why they sent me here to handle it.

However, I learned that in addition to an evil god from the Evil God Cult, the one who made the move this time was also an evil cultivator at the Dao Realm level, Ding Su, the Nine-Stem Daoist.

This person is indeed extremely powerful.

I'm not sure.

At this point, Zhou Qing's tone was full of honesty and helplessness.

Ding Su, the Daoist of Nine Zombies, was a Daoist cultivator who had already made a name for himself thirty years ago.

Especially since the other side was carrying nine-headed zombies, each one more ferocious than the last.

Furthermore, there was an evil god by their side...

It should be noted that evil gods, although they are all self-proclaimed.

However, the evil gods of the evil god cult are at least at the level of the vengeful spirit.

This one is most likely also of the "Spirit" level, but it's unclear what level within that level.

Regardless of the level, he could only seek help.

After all, even a Nine-Stage Daoist named Ding Su was extremely difficult for him to deal with, let alone a Demon-level Evil God.

Even in the early stages, it would give him a huge headache.

If he were at the mid-stage of the Demonic Realm, he would have to consider fleeing for his life.

In reality, he immediately mobilized his influence, inviting the Zhenyin Division in Qinghe County, and also bringing in some Yin-walking families and cultivators in Qinghe County.

But he was also very clear about it.

These people were simply not strong enough to face Ding Su, the Nine-Stem Daoist.

After all, the other party was a genuine cultivator at the Dao Realm who had already made a name for himself more than 30 years ago.

Ordinary low-level cultivators are no match for them at all.

Musha?
In such battles, their effectiveness is limited.

Unless they are experts at the Yuan Gang Realm or above.

But those martial artists wouldn't obey his orders from the Zhenyin Division.

The two are completely different systems, and there is a slight dispute between them.

Fortunately, he obtained the Sensing Disc early on and knew that most cultivators who possessed the Sensing Disc were quite powerful, and some even came from prestigious sects.

If we could mobilize one or two cultivators with sensing discs, there might still be a way.

The fact that the gourd of wine responded first already excited him quite a bit.

He had dealt with the wine gourd before and knew that the other party was quite strong and would definitely be a powerful assistant.

Chen Yushu's response that followed was a pleasant surprise to him.

Two monks as helpers.

Although he wasn't sure of Chen Yushu's strength, he could tell from the tone of Fellow Daoist Jiu Hulu that the other party was probably not weak either.

Naturally, his confidence grew even stronger.

"Ding Su, the Nine-Stem Daoist?"
Fellow Daoist Xuanwu.

I think things might not be that simple.

Just then, the gourd continued to speak, but its tone was somewhat solemn.

"How to say?"

Zhou Qing was taken aback upon hearing this.

As for Chen Yushu, he knew almost nothing about the situation outside.

If Xuanwu hadn't made public contact through the sensing disc this time, he wouldn't even know the specifics of his surroundings.

At the very least, he wouldn't know that the wine gourd was in Qinghe County, nor would he be aware of a person named Ding Su, the Nine-Stem Daoist.

"Fellow Daoist, do you know why I have come here this time?"

The wine gourd then spoke up.

"Please say!"

Zhou Qing hurriedly asked.

"As you should know, I have a long-standing feud with the old bear monster of Black Mountain."

I paid more attention to him.

A few days ago, I noticed that he was in a hurry and acting suspiciously, so I quietly followed him.

It turned out that he had secretly met someone who was hiding, and since I was also afraid of being discovered, I didn't dare to get too close.

But based on my intuition, he's probably not a respectable person.

Not long after, I discovered that Old Monster Xiong had traveled from Tianling County to Qinghe County by boat.

I was wondering what his purpose was this time.

It wasn't until I heard Fellow Daoist Xuanwu's explanation that I finally understood.

On that occasion, he must have made contact with members of the evil cult, cooperating with them to prepare for an attack on Qinghe County.

With a solemn expression, Jiu Hulu spoke.

"The old bear monster of Black Mountain?"
This is troublesome. This person's Black Wind Technique is truly formidable..."

Upon hearing this, Xuanwu Daoist also became serious.

There's a problem.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanwu, weren't you afraid that the members of the Evil God Cult would hear your public outcry?"

Chen Yushu understood.

This time, Xuanwu Daoist gathered his forces mainly to deal with the Nine-Stem Daoist and the possible evil gods.

The addition of the wine gourd clearly indicates the presence of another powerful figure, namely the Old Monster Bear from Black Mountain, who may also be an accomplice.

The situation has become clear.

But the key point is that Xuanwu Daoist's shout just now, besides attracting him and the wine gourd, should also have been heard by someone on the other side who also has a sensor.

That would make it extremely easy to expose the situation.

This was extremely disadvantageous before the great war.

Although he understood Xuanwu Daoist's original intention in making his earlier statement, it was indeed somewhat unwise to reveal his identity in such a high-profile manner.

"There's actually no need to worry about that."

The sensor plate is no ordinary object.

Even among ordinary cultivators, very few possess this.

At least I know that old monster Xiong absolutely does not exist.

As for Ding Su, the Nine-Stem Daoist, if he truly possessed such a treasure, why would he have stooped to joining the Evil God Cult and becoming a henchman of those evil gods?

The wine gourd smiled and explained.

"That's right.

In the entire Wu Kingdom, there are only about thirty recorded sensor discs.

In a prefecture, having five or six of them would be considered quite good.

In a single county, such cases are even rarer; most places have none at all.

I initially made the call out with a try-it-out attitude, because I didn't have much confidence in finding a fellow Daoist with a sensory disc in Qinghe County.

Fellow Daoist Jiu Hulu's response already delighted me, but the addition of Fellow Daoist Tongzhi was an even greater surprise.

Therefore, the probability of a fourth fellow Daoist possessing a sensing disc in Qinghe County is actually quite low.

Of course, even if it did exist, it wouldn't amount to much.

We just need to hold on for three days.

Three days later, a commander from my Zhenyin Division will come to take charge, and he will naturally be able to suppress all the chaos.

The evil god cult is nothing but a pile of clay chickens and earthen dogs.

They can only make a fuss in remote places like Zhou County and Qinghe County.

It simply cannot achieve any scale.

Xuanwu Daoist said calmly.

"That's good!"

Chen Yushu responded with a sound of agreement and then remained silent.

He was merely offering a reminder; since the two experienced cultivators had said so, there shouldn't be any problem.

Even if something unexpected happens, he believes his agility is not weak and he should be able to escape first...

"alright.

Closer to home.

As I just mentioned, I would like to ask my two fellow Daoists to join forces to deal with this Nine-Zombie Daoist Ding Su, as well as the possible evil spirits and Old Monster Bear...

Of course, this time, it can also be considered that our Zhenyin Division invited the two of them as external aid.

Therefore, regardless of whether this matter succeeds or fails, our Zhenyin Division will reward them handsomely and will surely secure a great merit for both of them.

Of course, if they really killed the Nine-Stem Daoist and his group...

"Then, even if I have to risk my reputation, I will ask for two great merits for my two fellow Daoists."

Xuanwu Daoist then spoke.

"I have always been at odds with that old monster Xiong."

As long as it's about dealing with him, I'll take action even if it doesn't amount to much.

This time, I'll take responsibility for it.

The one with the wine gourd spoke first. Clearly, he harbored deep hatred for the old bear monster. Although his tone was calm, it carried a distinctly murderous intent.

Chen Yushu was about to answer.

Just then, he suddenly received a private message from the wine gourd: "Fellow Daoist Psychic."

This matter is risky, but it can also be considered an opportunity.

The great merits of the Zhenyin Division are relatively rare.

This is especially true for independent cultivators like us who do not belong to any sect.

Within the Zhenyin Division lies the finest collection of ancient texts and teachings in the entire martial kingdom's cultivation world.

One major merit, when converted, can roughly be exchanged for a high-grade magic weapon or a relatively powerful mid-grade spell from the Zhenyin Division's treasury.

Two major achievements mean two disciplines.

Or, if you need some rare treasures, you might be able to find them within the Zhenyin Division.

Of course, there are pros and cons.

The opponents we're going to face this time are all quite strong.

Nine-Zombie Daoist is not only a veteran cultivator who has entered the Dao realm, but also has a deep foundation. Although he is still at the Nascent Soul stage because he uses the unorthodox method of zombie refining, he has two top-grade magic weapons. Even without his zombie refining skills, he is no match for ordinary cultivators who have entered the Dao realm.

His zombie-refining technique was indeed terrifying.

One of them, in particular, has reached the peak of evil spirits, and its actual combat power is almost comparable to that of a cultivator at the Dao Realm level.

In addition, there's the evil god that Fellow Daoist Xuanwu mentioned.

That was another opponent at the early or even mid-stage of the Demonic level.

As for that old monster Xiong, he's an old rival of mine.

Their strength is not weak either.

But with my methods, suppressing him wouldn't be difficult.

Therefore, before agreeing, fellow Daoist, you must think carefully about whether you want to accept Fellow Daoist Xuanwu's request.

The sound of the wine gourd was clear and distinct, indicating that it was indeed for Chen Yushu's benefit.

"Thank you for informing me, Fellow Daoist Jiu Hulu."

I think I've thought it through.

Chen Yushu immediately responded.

I am truly grateful.

After all, although he knew the other party, it was only through remote communication. However, the other party not only introduced him in advance but also explained the dangers and opportunities involved.

He does indeed have a sense of being someone who likes to teach others and is considerate of others.

kind!

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so polite."

You have been kind to the one favored by God, and I have a very deep friendship with that friend. He has also given me some instructions, and I will naturally take care of him to the best of my ability.

Of course, the decision is ultimately yours.

The one favored by the gods said so.

"But we still need to express our gratitude."

Chen Yushu spoke sincerely, and was somewhat moved.

Unexpectedly, the one favored by the gods even specifically instructed the wine gourd to take care of him.

He truly remembered his previous help, which moved and touched him deeply.

However, he did make a decision.

In the past, he would have needed to think things through when faced with danger.

After all, personal safety is paramount.

He would naturally not take risks easily.

But just today, someone attacked him, and he was already deeply involved, so naturally he had to retaliate.

(End of this chapter)