Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 258 [The Art of Stealing Yang with a Beautiful Woman] (First Update!)

Wanshan Temple

The moonlight outlined the contours of the surrounding vegetation and rocks. The entire temple was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, yet in the distance came the continuous wailing of ghosts. Under the cover of night, a profound and unknown atmosphere seemed to be brewing everywhere.

Zheng Que carried the soul-summoning banner and proceeded cautiously, with Shu Yunying and Ku Lan following behind him on either side.

stomping on...

After walking quite a distance, they arrived at a secluded courtyard with flat terrain and no obstructions on the surroundings. Only then did Zheng Que stop holding his breath and take a long breath.

"Qingli, was that 'weird' creature dealt with?" Zheng Que looked around and immediately asked.

Since Shu Yunying didn't see the situation clearly just now, surely Qingli, who was inside the summoning banner, couldn't have been confused as well?
As soon as she finished speaking, Qing Li's displeased voice came from the Soul-Summoning Banner: "You human brat, you can handle such a trivial matter yourself. Don't bother your grandma!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que frowned, immediately realizing that Qing Li was also unsure whether the "mysterious" creature had been eliminated...

Then he looked at the withered orchid beside him.

Before Zheng Que could ask again, Ku Lan immediately replied softly, "Young master, I cannot pinpoint the 'strange' aura, so I am not sure about the 'strange' situation."

"However, that 'weird' just used up so much Yin energy. Even if it managed to escape, it certainly won't be able to pose any threat to you, young master."

Hearing this, Zheng Que finally nodded.

Kulan knows more!
Thinking of this, he then asked, "So, how much do you know about this 'strange' thing about Wanshan Temple?"

When he was at the Forget-Worry Inn, he learned from Ku Lan that Ku Lan had been to the Forget-Worry Inn with the Ghost Bride. He also learned some information about the Forget-Worry Inn from Ku Lan.

I wonder if Kulan and the ghost bride ever visited this Wanshan Temple?

Just as he was pondering, he heard Ku Lan ask, "Young Master, is this Wanshan Temple still one of the 'strange things' of Yaotai Mountain?"

Zheng Que nodded slightly and said, "Yes."

"This is the 'strangeness' of Danqiu Peak in Yaotai Mountain."

Kulan quickly replied, "Strange things are constantly emerging in Yaotai Mountain, and there are many other ghosts as well."

"Basically, each mountain peak is occupied by more than one [Scissors Prison]."

“Luofu… A friend of mine once told me that the ‘strangeness’ of Yaotai Mountain can be roughly divided into three types: one is that only the living can encounter it; one is that only ghosts can encounter it; and the other is that both the living and ghosts can encounter it.”

"The Forget-Worry Inn is a place where both the living and ghosts can stay for a meal and a night."

"As for this Wanshan Temple, I had never heard of it when I came to Yaotai Mountain with my friend before."

"Therefore, this Wanshan Temple must be a 'strange' place that only receives living people."

"These 'weird' practices that only accept living people are usually more dangerous."

"If other ghosts that have broken in are encountered, they will also attack them."

"Young master, that's all I know." Zheng Zhen listened carefully, and quickly frowned.

Is this Wanshan Temple a "strange" place that only the living can encounter?
Will the ghost bride still be able to find this place?

The last gathering must have been a "strange" event that only the living could encounter!
The reason the ghost bride arrived so late was probably because she couldn't find the entrance to the gathering!
Although the ghost bride has a duty in the underworld, this duty of the underworld messenger can only perceive ghosts in the [Tongue-Pulling Hell] realm. The "strangeness" of the [Scissors Hell] realm cannot be perceived by the underworld messenger.

In a flash, Zheng Que suddenly thought of something and immediately asked, "Kulan, how did Luo Fuyu pinpoint your location last time in Shujiabao?"

Last time in Shujiabao, he bumped into the ghost bride. At the time, he thought the ghost bride was just passing by Shujiabao, but all the clues and details that followed proved one thing... the ghost bride was lured here by Kulan!
At that time, the ghost bride had not yet entered Shu Family Fortress. The people and ghosts in the small round hall should have no idea who came. Ku Lan told him to rest assured, saying that she could handle it herself, which clearly showed that she knew that the person outside was Luo Fuyu.

In his brief conversation with the ghost bride, she mentioned that she had been searching for Kulan, her dowry maid...

At this moment, Ku Lan quickly replied, "Last time I used the Yin technique [Red Attire]... Ah... Young Master, I misspoke, I don't know any Luo Fu Yu at all!"

"Young master must have made a mistake!"

[Red Attire]?
Zheng Que narrowed his eyes slightly. He had seen Ku Lan use the Yin technique [Red Attire] before. It required sacrificing another Yin technique as a price, and it could comprehensively enhance Ku Lan's strength.

After this Yin technique is used, Kulan will immediately change into a bright red outfit, and even her black silk umbrella will turn blood red...

and many more!

The red dress that Kulan changed into looks a bit like the wedding dress of the ghost bride!
Thinking of this, Zheng Que immediately guessed the reason. Without any hesitation, he immediately ordered, "Kulan, use [Red Equipment] now!"

"Wait!"

Then, as if remembering something else, he pressed on, "What kind of Yin arts have you mastered now?"

During this period, Qingli, Kulan, and Niannu's cultivation levels have all improved significantly. Qingli and Niannu have both mastered new ghost techniques and Yin arts, and Kulan should be the same.

[Red Attire] requires sacrificing one Yin technique, so of course he couldn't let Ku Lan sacrifice some powerful Yin techniques.

Seeing that Zheng Que did not press her about Luo Fuyu, Ku Lan was immediately relieved and replied with a smile, "Young master, the Yin arts I currently possess are [Yin Eating], [Red Attire], [Evil Power], [Strange Fire], and [Yang Stealing Technique]."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que nodded slightly.

Ku Lan had given a brief introduction to the first four Yin techniques she had mastered in the Xu family's underground secret chamber. The last one, the "Stealing Yang Technique," must be a new Yin technique that she had just mastered.

Furthermore, when Ku Lan was in Shujiabao, she used [Red Attire], which means that the other party also sacrificed a Yin technique at that time. The Yin technique that the other party sacrificed at that time should be a newly added Yin technique.

After a few moments of thought, Zheng Que immediately asked, "What is the use of this [Stealing Yang Technique]?"

Upon hearing this, Ku Lan's eyes began to dart around, looking at the sky and the ground, glancing east and west, but she dared not look Zheng Que in the eye.

The "Stealing Yang Technique," actually named the "Charming Maiden Stealing Yang Technique," was something she obtained from Luo Fuyu. Its function is...

Thinking of this, Ku Lan stammered, only vaguely saying, "Young master, this Yin technique is very useful. I use it to... um... improve my cultivation..."

"In short, since you want me to use the [Red Attire], there's no time to lose. I'd better offer up this sinister technique, [Evil Power]..."

(End of this chapter)