Devouring Evil Martial Arts, Eliminating Demons from All Heavens

Chapter 210 Gentle Breeze and Fierce Wind
Inside the Deer King Temple.

Lu Touqiu and his granddaughter each sat in a corner, silently weaving grass leaves, not sleeping all night.

The old man was able to become the clan leader because he was the only one in his generation who had mastered the essence of grass weaving.

The most important thing about this kind of magic is a calm mind. You need to be able to feel the texture of the grass blades the moment you touch them, and adjust them as they intertwine and fold. The woven items will become more and more durable and less likely to fall apart.

However, in terms of calmness of mind alone, he is still not as good as his granddaughter.

Lu Tou Qiu's tranquility is largely attributed to the training he received while learning from his master.

His granddaughter, Lu Yuling, was born with this gift.

This girl could even lower her body temperature and hold her breath and heartbeat within a few breaths.

This is exactly the kind of physique that our ancestors recorded as being very suitable for practicing the "whistling method".

Unfortunately, the whistling technique of the people of Luye has long been lost. The slight effects that have been passed down to this day are merely people's instincts.

Due to her physical constitution, the art of straw weaving was not so suitable for Lu Yuling's cultivation, so she was far from catching up with her grandfather's level of skill.

She used a wooden hairpin to pick up grass stems and leaves; her nimble fingers moved quickly, but she could only weave individual parts such as the soles of the feet, knees, shoulder blades, and the top of the head.

The girl couldn't unravel the structure of the straw doll, nor could she make its energy flow freely.

However, these seemingly independent parts, once in Lu Touqiu's hands, were quickly connected like ropes and interwoven like a net, relying on the remaining grass strands at the edges.

The ashes rising from the incense burner vaguely resembled a pair of eyes.

He Lai gazed at the grandfather and granddaughter, his eyes lingering on the girl for a long time, full of admiration.

This little girl, if she could practice the "Millennium Song" by Macau District Minister Shen Yuntai, would definitely improve very quickly.

The resources that the spirit world should value are not only a good growing environment, but also these talented people.

However, everything depends on how well Chu Tianshu handles things.

Ash-like eyes looked towards the doorway.

The curtain was lifted, and Chu Tianshu walked in carrying a huge package.

The package, when placed on the ground, resembled a large, reclining water buffalo.

It's not just about the size, but also the weight.

Lu Yuling looked over in surprise, and Lu Touqiu even stood up.

Chu Tianshu only glanced at them before stepping forward and patting the incense burner.

This means they're not going to hide it from the grandfather and grandson.

The crane seemed to understand, and ashes rose, transforming into the complete outline of a crane.

"how?"

“There is indeed a demon behind those wizards.”

Chu Tianshu briefly explained the situation, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional at the end.

"These guys actually talked for so long at the scene of the body. They had one conversation, and then, not satisfied, they brought in a monkey for a second one..."

The Blood Curse of Distraction has a time limit.

Chu Tianshu wasn't sure how much intelligence he could obtain with this move.

The results were actually quite fruitful.

All I can say is, thank you to the wizards for their cooperation.

The crane laughed and said, "Black Tooth's death will ignite their conflict of interest."

"That place was no longer a murder scene for them, but the freshest scene of dividing the spoils. With such a tearing apart, a lot of things would naturally be revealed."

“When I led peacekeeping teams to Southeast Asia before, I wiped out many local religious groups. Those seemingly cunning core members were no more civilized than these sorcerers when they started tearing each other apart.”

Civilization, in many cases, is meant to ensure that a group can continue to exist for a longer period of time.

Simply respecting the deceased and giving those eager to seize the inheritance a cooling-off period can prevent many potential problems.

"It's a bit of a shame that the situation there has been stabilized and no real fighting has broken out."

"However, uncovering the hidden figure of Ma Lingbai and learning that the God of Revenge wanted to conspire was an unexpected bonus."

Chu Tianshu reached out and untied the bundle. "Of course, there were also the expected gains."

There were no bottles or jars in the package.

Everything was basically stored by binding it with cloth or leather.

Aconitum, cinnamon, platycodon, and wolfsbane are four medicinal spices that can be consumed by humans.

Honey candles and incense are offered specifically to non-human beings.

There was even a Hundred-Incense used to suppress evil spirits.

The black-toothed wizard practiced evil magic, but precisely because of this, he had to be wary of being harmed by evil spirits, and he needed to keep some spices to suppress them on hand.

In addition, there were more than a dozen kinds of fragrant pills and powders that Chu Tianshu did not recognize.

"Wow, the profit is indeed substantial."

The crane was overjoyed. "With these things, I can immediately send the person down. When he attaches himself to the straw man, his strength will be more complete."

Chu Tianshu picked up a packet of unfamiliar black roots and asked, "Senior, do you recognize these things?"

"Yes, most of them can be used."

The crane laughed and said, "Whether a wizard makes offerings to evil spirits or worships ghosts and gods, in essence, it is all about communicating with non-human beings."

"I am sending people down here to communicate with the spirit world, this non-human entity, and to form a medium between us. Please put all these things into the incense burner."

"Oh, those kinds of food for living people, you can keep them for yourself."

"In this battle, you are the main fighting force, so you should try to get yourself into the best possible condition."

Chu Tianshu certainly wouldn't refuse.

Although he has been mainly consuming water-processed Solomon's Seal these past few days, the village's reserves of water-processed Solomon's Seal are not very large.

Secondly, the effects of the same elixir will decrease significantly if it is taken too many times.

The various types of wolfsbane were all ones he had never eaten before.

Later, I will eat one type and refine it, then eat a new one, making use of all the initial experiences with these spiritual medicines.

Having heard all this, Lu Touqiu was now completely certain of his guess.

This divine child indeed came from the land of immortals, and is even able to maintain contact with it.

This time, by making a move, they're prepared to provoke the subordinates of the two demons...

No, you can't describe ghosts and gods as having only two heads; there must be at least two, or two individuals.

Lu Touqiu's mind was in turmoil, his chaotic thoughts swirling like a tide, leaving him at a loss.

Just think about it, how many people died when Fanliang changed its worship of the river god back then, and yet this divine son in front of them helped them kill the horse-faced demon who wanted to break into the village.

For Luye Village, which path offers a better chance of survival?
Lu Touqiu's throat was dry, and he unexpectedly recalled that scene again.

Tonight, I went up the hillside and saw the deity standing in front of the temple gate.

"Immortal Master!"

Lu Touqiu went all out and gritted his teeth, saying, "Although I have only woven four straw figures here, I actually have seven more hidden at home. With some modifications, they might still be usable."

Of those seven straw figures, four were his means of protecting his home. During festivals, he would offer incense and prayers to them, which would help alleviate the illnesses of his family members and keep his relatives healthy.

There were three more straw figures, which were substitutes he had prepared for himself. Because the process of weaving each of these seven straw figures truly required his own painstaking effort.

When Lu Touqiu was in his prime, he only dared to weave one suit per year. As he got older, he dared not try that weaving method anymore.

"If it works, wouldn't that mean we already have eleven straw men today?"

The crane's voice was resonant, "Chief Deer, please bring it here for a look!"

Seeing Lu Touqiu's rather haggard appearance, Chu Tianshu knew that he had exhausted too much energy from weaving the straw figures.

"I'll take the chieftain with me."

Chu Tianshu reached out and touched Lu Touqiu's elbow, transmitting a surge of internal energy.

Lu Touqiu felt his body floating, his feet almost leaving the ground, and the sound of wind suddenly rose in his ears.

His gaze shifted from facing the Deer King statue to facing the hillside, and then quickly descended the hillside.

The entire landscape of Luye Village magnified before him.

Those familiar houses had already reached both sides.

This year's drought was already a foregone conclusion, making it difficult to have a proper New Year celebration, not to mention that the horse-faced demon Ju Fu killed dozens of villagers.

From the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 15th day of the first lunar month, which should be a rare time of relaxation and celebration, the whole village is now deathly still.

Some families hung white cloths to show their grief, and sobbing could be heard in the darkness.

Upon seeing such a village, Lu Tou Qiu couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow.

However, in his current state, he is floating rapidly.

Those feelings of sorrow and hopelessness seemed unable to continue being so heavy.

So, it turns out that the wind can wash away sorrow?

Lu Touqiu entered his house and skillfully found the seven straw figures he had hidden. Throughout the process, he still felt a lingering sense of disorientation.

Chu Tianshu used a rope to tie the seven straw figures together, while still holding up the deer head mound with his other hand.

It was downhill before, now it's uphill.

The view from Deer Head Hill rose higher and higher until we entered the temple.

Chu Tianshu released his elbow and led the seven straw figures to the front of the incense burner, where they stood in a row.

These straw figures are not like the common scarecrows, which are simply tied together and stick bamboo poles on top to make them look like human figures.

Every blade of grass is meticulously woven, brownish-yellow yet tight and tough, somewhat resembling a human-shaped vine armor, with a broad back, narrow waist, long arms and long legs.

However, the facial features of the four newly created straw figures were simplified and exaggerated.

These seven old straw figures all have very delicate facial features, clearly resembling the appearance of Lu Tou Qiu.

The crane surveyed the seven straw figures, then with a single wing, faint ashes drifted onto them.

"The quality is very good; only minor modifications to the facial features are needed."

The crane asked happily, "Chief Deer, how long will it take you to make the transformation?"

Lu Touqiu took a few steps forward, his steps still a little unsteady: "If it's just changing the facial features, it will take at most half a day."

"long time!"

The crane spread its wings and said, "Then I will go back and make preparations now."

Lu Touqiu saw that as soon as the crane finished speaking, it collapsed and turned into ashes, which drifted into the incense burner.

The incense burner was filled with the fragrant pills and powders that Chu Tianshu had brought back.

These things are all heating up now, and it seems like they could burst into flames at any moment.

However, the faint fragrance disappeared into thin air after rising about three feet above the incense burner, without spreading outwards.

Lu Yuling quietly moved closer, looking at the seven straw figures, and then at her grandfather.

"Wait a minute, I can't calm down right now."

Lu Touqiu slapped his forehead helplessly and looked at Chu Tianshu with mixed feelings.

Chu Tianshu stretched and sat comfortably on the futon, grabbing a medicinal herb and munching on it.

Noticing Lu Touqiu's gaze, Chu Tianshu turned his head and asked, "Oh, are you eating too?"

He grabbed two pieces of the medicinal herb and tossed them to the grandfather and grandson.

Lu Touqiu could tell at a glance that the medicinal power of this herb was not something that could be digested by eating it raw; it would at least need to be boiled into a soup.

"Lord Son of God."

Lu Touqiu hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'm a little unsure how to put it, but you and the Immortal Master are doing things so... quickly? Isn't it a bit hasty?"

He really racked his brains to think of the right words.

To put it bluntly, he felt that the two guys in front of him had a problem with their attitude.

The previous divine child was clearly calm and composed, like a gentle breeze and a bright moon.

The immortal master is even more hidden and mysterious.

Just a short while ago, the divine son openly declared his intention to oppose the two followers of the ghosts and gods, and the immortal master made a clear appearance.

All plans are no longer hidden.

Hearing from Lu Touqiu that there were seven straw figures at home, he immediately took them over, glanced at them, and prepared to use them.

"Where was it done hastily?"

Chu Tianshu chewed on the elixir, somewhat puzzled. "The hasty approach should have been for me to kill one wizard, stay at the scene, and try to kill all the remaining wizards. If I couldn't kill them all, I should have run away."

"But the current approach is very cautious."

"First, conceal your identity, gather resources, and probe their strength."

Chu Tianshu spoke calmly.

Upon arrival, one must distinguish the enemy and determine which opposing positions are irreconcilable.

"Therefore, before they can complete their further schemes, we should gather our forces as quickly as possible and wipe them out."

"The fastest action and the most cautious attitude are not contradictory."

Lu Touqiu still only vaguely understood what he was hearing.

He was, after all, just a village chief.

However, he seemed to realize that the dramatic change in the style of the divine child and the immortal master was something he had planned with complete confidence.

"Perhaps because we've become more open, you're receiving too much information and are having some trouble processing it."

Chu Tianshu pinpointed the crux of the problem and took another bite of the elixir.

He abandoned his long-standing control over his digestive and absorptive abilities, fully absorbing these elixirs, feeling a surge of heat throughout his body and a sense of comfort.

"But we are doing good deeds."

"Planning should be done in secrecy, but success should be achieved openly!"

Lu Tou Qiu seemed to sense something.

When the Divine Child first arrived, he was like a gentle breeze, easy to approach and conducive to quiet exploration, but some twists and turns were inevitable.

But to break through the gloom, it must be as fast as the gale just now!

(End of this chapter)