Devouring Evil Martial Arts, Eliminating Demons from All Heavens

Chapter 417 The Separation of Day and Night

Chu Tianshu had talked a lot with Yun Gu last night, so he naturally understood what Yun Gu meant.

Although there has been chaos in the Golden Triangle for half a year, everyone's slogans are loud and clear, so they have a legitimate reason to act, and every force is nominally doing the right thing.

In actual combat, the outcome was mixed, with both sides experiencing victories and defeats.

Over time, a subtle tacit understanding actually developed.

During the day, there is generally no major disturbance. Even if there are incidents of robbery or fighting, they are only minor skirmishes.

However, at night, armed forces scattered throughout the country would always try to expand their gains under cover of darkness.

Large-scale criminal gangs in various cities and towns look down on the meager income of ordinary residents.

They always had to wait until night to attack those places that were rich in resources.

For example, incidents of raiding drug manufacturing plants and directly attacking wealthy people's estates are not uncommon.

In addition, there were sorcerers who flocked to Southeast Asia from all over the world.

These sorcerers are not necessarily all members of evil sects; they simply harbor a mentality similar to gold prospectors, believing that this place is a treasure trove full of risks and opportunities.

Some sorcerers even come here specifically to target those members of evil sects.

Many evil sorcerers are wanted and have bounties offered.

Their heads themselves represented enormous wealth.

Hidden behind the scenes are victims and enemies who, in order to offer rewards to these evil sorcerers, promise not only money, but also rare medicines, casting materials, ancient magical artifacts, and secret manuals.

Every night, many evil sorcerers would take the opportunity to practice their spells, and their enemies would seize the chance to strike.

Although Yun Gu was a pure martial artist, once he reached the forbidden level, he could often sense the fluctuations of these sorcerers fighting at night.

The Dongtian Ruins now correspond to that area of ​​mountains and forests.

On this side of the jungle lies the county town of Siam.

On the other side of the jungle lies the even deeper Golden Triangle landscape, dotted with villages and towns of mountain people, winding through mountains and valleys.

Sometimes, the cloud valley floats up from the mountaintop, offering a panoramic view of all directions.

The feeling was truly like a hundred waves and a thousand ripples, with everything bustling with activity.

"If someone really sees our nice cars at night and tries to take advantage of us, then we can just loosen our fists and fight back."

Chen Taozhi was somewhat belligerent, and her response was filled with anticipation.

The soldiers who got off the vehicle behind them all had bright eyes.

Yun Gu glanced at it and praised, "The people's hearts are at ease; what a spirit you have!"

Even the most elite troops in his Shenji Battalion back then might not be as good as these people in front of him.

Even the most spirited person needs to eat.

Chu Tianshu smiled and said, "Mr. Naicai, although it is only evening now, it shouldn't be difficult to prepare some food for us."

Nai Chai quickly extended his hand and said, "Please, we've been preparing for this for a long time."

He led the group eastward, leaving behind the palaces. In the distance were rows of large houses, all of them antique buildings.

However, those with a keen eye can immediately tell that many of the bamboo and wood structures are newly built.

However, the person who painted it had good skills, and it showed a warm and smooth texture that had been through the years.

Nai Cai coughed lightly, and the emphasis on his words suddenly became very standard, like a broadcaster's voice that had been painstakingly learned.

"The dining room upstairs has high tables and large chairs, and the view from the top is excellent, with a view of the setting sun."

"Inside that house, there was a low table and a blanket for eating. People sat around the table. The bamboo and wooden doors and windows were covered with fine gauze. Behind the house was a bamboo forest. You could hear the rustling of the wind and see the bamboo shadows swaying gently. It was a unique and charming place."

"Would you like to go upstairs or inside?"

Chu Tianshu looked at those large houses, which were actually made of bamboo and wood, and were more than a meter off the ground. To enter the houses, one had to climb the steps first.

In terms of size, the large house is clearly more spacious than those wooden buildings.

"Let's go inside."

Chu Tianshu walked up the steps, pushed open the door, and entered. A cool breeze wafted into the room.

There were no paintings, calligraphy, decorations, or potted plants in the house.

However, on the bamboo wall on the side, the natural color of the bamboo skin is used to bake and iron it, creating a refined and elegant ink painting style.

In the painting, deer drink from a stream, monkeys offer fruit, wine is served in flowing cups, and lotus leaf cups glide gracefully across the stream.

Ancient scholars in flowing robes and belts dance with swords by a stream, while a few strokes in the corner depict a madman holding a zither and a musician playing the flute.

The back wall of the house was deliberately covered with large gauze windows, allowing a hazy view of the bamboo forest outside.

In the center of the room, there was a low table surrounded by carpeted cushions.

“What a great place.”

Chu Tianshu was very satisfied and praised him.

It's rare to find that despite the subtropical climate, there are no mosquitoes or other insects around.

Moreover, it's not magic used; it's a persistent, technologically advanced mosquito control method developed over many years.

However, not many people can sit in one room of this large house.

Chen Taozhi gave a hand signal to the team members, and they split up and went to other rooms.

Sun Buyuan clearly appreciated the room's decor. He walked over to the bamboo wall painting, leaned in, and gently smelled it.

Nai Cai called to the waiter at the door to hurry up and serve the food. First came a few cold dishes, a pot of wine, and a pot of plum juice.

"No need for wine, I have brought some good wine with me."

Yun Gu placed the wine bottle on the table and sat down directly next to it.

Chu Tianshu also sat cross-legged opposite him, placed his longsword beside him, unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, and waited for dinner.

The hot dishes were served quickly: grilled crab, grilled shrimp, green curry chicken, pork neck, and stir-fried spinach over high heat, among others.

The round table was big enough for five people to sit around, and Nai Cai joined in. Although he only tasted a few bites, it was clear that he really liked the dishes.

But for Chu Tianshu...

Of these dishes, only the spinach was quite delicious; the others were overly spicy.

The last thing to arrive was the pot of Tom Yum soup in the very center of the table, with a bright color and a rich aroma.

Tom Yum soup is an intangible cultural heritage of Siam. Tom Yum means sour and spicy, and Goong means shrimp.

Now, it generally refers to seafood soup with a sour and spicy flavor. Chu Tianshu first ate a few pieces of shrimp, which were sour and spicy at first, but after chewing them carefully, he could taste their freshness and sweetness. Then he scooped up a bowl of soup.

The soup is spicy but not overpowering. The sourness might seem a bit strong at first, but after a few more sips, it becomes refreshing and helps to cut through the greasiness, leaving you feeling energized.

He scooped out three bowls of soup and vegetables, but barely touched the other dishes.

Seeing how much he liked this national soup, she smiled broadly and kept urging him to drink it.

"I didn't expect Mr. Chu to like Tom Yum soup so much. If you don't mind, I'll give the order now to have the soup served every day for the next few days, while the other dishes can be changed."

"can."

"Haha, Mr. Chu, try this one too. Put this pork neck in the soup and dip it in a little bit."

Nai Chai became increasingly excited and began to talk at length about the soups and dishes.

Chu Tianshu looked at the pork neck meat with its strong aroma of spices, smiled, and pretended not to hear.

He has a Jianghuai flavor and doesn't really like much spice. The spice used by Siamese people is even stronger than that used in some regions of China.

This soup is truly an anomaly; although it contains spices, the flavor is perfectly balanced.

Yun Gu and Chen Taozhi didn't mind and ate every dish. Although they had only known each other for a short time, they already seemed to get along very well.

Sun Buyuan is in big trouble.

His taste was even milder than Chu Tianshu's; he could only eat a few bites of spinach with glutinous rice. In the end, he discovered that the seaweed salad in the cold dish next to him was of a very high standard, so he ate more.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, both host and guest were satisfied.

Chu Tianshu pulled out a tissue to wipe his mouth and casually said, "I barely slept yesterday, and I'm exhausted from the journey today. After drinking the soup, I can't help but feel a little sleepy."

Nai guessed, "Then let's go see where we can rest..."

"No need."

Chu Tianshu turned to the side, looking at the flickering candlelight on the window behind him as the sun gradually set.

A slight cool breeze was blowing in through the gauze window, also ruffling a few strands of Chu Tianshu's hair.

He stretched lazily, yawned, and lay down on his side.

“I think this place is fine. Mr. Naichai, you should go back and rest. You’ll know when our observation team starts working.”

Nai Chai stood up and said, "Then I won't disturb you any longer. Our job recently is to accompany you all. If you need anything, just let us know, and we'll be there quickly."

When they reached the door, Nai Chai turned around, closed the door, and breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems these people are just going through the motions.

The Golden Triangle is so dangerous now. If these people go out and cause trouble, and something happens, I'll have to take responsibility. It seems like I can have a few days of peace and quiet.

However, as soon as he left, Yun Gu smiled.

"Brother Chu, are you really asleep?"

"What else are you going to do if you're not sleeping?"

Chu Tianshu said, "So far, you haven't found any clues about the cave being blocked, have you?"

Yun Gu's smile vanished: "Indeed, we speculate that those who can still influence the operation of the grotto-heaven in this world must be ghosts and gods."

"Previously, it only affected the flight path, which should have been a one-sided power exerted by ghosts and gods in the spirit world. But it got stuck here, which means that there is also pressure in the real world. Only by responding from above and below can the cave ruins in the gap between the two worlds be blocked."

Yun Gu's thoughts were clear, yet he let out a soft sigh.

"However, given the current situation in the Golden Triangle, there are a lot of things that seem to be related to ghosts and spirits."

It's impossible to say exactly how many of the sorcerers who have come from all over the world have practiced magic related to ghosts and gods, in addition to the fact that there are many people in the local area who have a history of ghost and god worship.

It's impossible for so many ghosts and gods to join forces; their territories and habits are completely different.

It's really hard to tell which one, or which few, targeted Dongtian.

Chu Tianshu said, "Then let's first see which kinds of ghost and god auras are the most profound and enduring on this land."

Yun Gu asked in confusion, "How do we proceed? Should we go door-to-door?"

Sun Buyuan said with a solemn expression, "That's a huge workload."

"I told you, I'll take a nap first."

Chu Tianshu turned to the side, supporting himself on his elbows, his right fist resting on his temple, his eyes closed, his tone becoming increasingly gentle.

"You all need to keep your presence to yourself and not disturb my sleep."

Sun Buyuan's eyes flickered, as if he suddenly remembered something.

He had read Chu Tianshu's file; Chu Tianshu... was actually a patient.

Premature spiritual communication and the entry of external evils into dreams are rare conditions, and even fewer people survive them.

In Sun Buyuan's experience, he had only ever seen one case of someone who survived and became so strong so quickly.

Even when one's cultivation level is ordinary, those with this condition will unconsciously sense the strange aura emanating from the entire town, finding a parallel in their dreams.

Given Chu Tianshu's current cultivation level and the strength of his spiritual perception, if he were to deliberately allow external evils to enter his dreams...

How wide a range and how many kinds of atmospheres can he sense?

In the dream, the sky was dark and the earth was desolate.

Chu Tianshu sat lazily on the hill, his right leg bent, his elbow supporting his knee, his fist against his chin, and his head tilted slightly.

Since he stepped into the forbidden realm, the ferocious beasts, monstrous snakes, traps, and poisonous fog that manifested as evil spirits in his dreams have basically dared not approach him on their own.

He can even continue sleeping in his dreams.

This dream world, whose logic he had gradually built up since childhood, continued to operate stably.

"Let me try. Now that this dreamscape is fully expanded, let's see how far its boundaries can reach..."

Chu Tianshu raised his left hand, spread his five fingers towards the distance, and slowly straightened his arm.

The river continues to flow.

The grassland is expanding.

In the darkness, the restless aura of evil spirits was faint due to the distance.

But even in this most sensitive dream realm, their subtle characteristics can still be discerned.

Based on their characteristics, they were given form by the associative logic of dreams.

(End of this chapter)