Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 149 Recruiting Another Star Official: Ghost Golden Sheep Zhang Yuelu

Strands of malevolent energy were absorbed by the Five Thunder Token, some of which condensed into thunder seeds, and some of which replenished itself.

Gu Zhao waved away the thunderclouds, and Yun Yang sheathed his longsword.

The embroiderer dispersed the dragon-locking talisman, and Zhuo Qingyan reached out and summoned the token into her hand.

The man in blue and the man in white stood there dumbfounded until they saw a large, green snake lying motionless on the ground. Only then did they realize that the female demon who had almost killed them had actually been killed by the men in front of them.

The man in white raised his long sword, while the man in blue raised and lowered his palms, both looking warily at the crowd.

Then a man in a blue robe, who was in the lead, cupped his hands to the two of them and said, "You two don't need to be nervous. We will only kill evil demons and monsters, and will not harm the Spirit Lord's life."

Another young man had already sheathed his longsword and came to the large blue snake, exclaiming, "What a huge snake! Snake gall soaked in wine is a great tonic!"

The man in blue and the man in white exchanged a glance and relaxed.

"Thank you all for your help. My name is Yang Chi," the man in blue said, cupping his hands in greeting.

The man in white sheathed his longsword. "My name is Lu Yue."

Gu Zhao and Yun Yang exchanged names and learned that this secluded valley was the secluded cultivation place of Lu Yue, whose true form was a sika deer. More than a month ago, the woman followed the mountain stream upstream to this place, took a liking to the environment of the secluded valley, and then drove him away and occupied this place.

Lu Yue was naturally unwilling to give up, so he sought help from his friend Yang Chi, who was in the form of a goat. However, he did not expect that the woman was even more powerful than before and had a magical token in her hand. If it weren't for Gu Zhao and the others taking action, they would have been in serious trouble.

Upon hearing about their true forms, Gu Zhao's eyes lit up.

"She just mentioned Changshui, so she must be someone from Bi'ang Palace," Yun Yang asked Gu Zhao. "Is she the water commander of Bi'ang Palace?"

Gu Zhao shook his head, "The commander of the water division is not as powerful as her, nor does he have such a powerful magic weapon."

"She should be someone close to Patriarch Bian. After hearing the news of Patriarch Bian's death, she took the treasures from the palace and escaped. She probably hadn't refined them yet."

Zhuo Qingyan came to Gu Zhao's side and handed him the token. "Judging from her spell just now, she has the ability to control water and can also enhance its power."

Gu Zhao took the token and felt its icy texture; it was neither gold, wood, nor stone. He raised an eyebrow and said, "I can't tell what it's made of. Is it another treasure?"

Hearing Gu Zhao's words, Yang Chi and Lu Yue also looked over.

"So it was a dragon scale." Yang Chi suddenly realized, "No wonder that woman could condense a water dragon."

"Dragon scales?" Gu Zhao examined the token again. He saw that the front of the token was painted with water patterns, while the back had patterns that were naturally formed on the material itself. It did indeed look like a kind of scale.

"The Dragon King of the Myriad Spirits River?" Gu Zhao asked.

“That’s right, it is indeed the dragon scale of the Dragon King of Wanling River.” Yang Chi said, “Thirty years ago, the Dragon King of Wanling River fought a great battle with the imperial court, and his blood was spilled in the Wanling River. A lot of dragon blood and dragon scales flowed into Jiangnan.”

Lu Yue continued, "The Dragon King's cultivation is profound. His dragon blood and scales are imbued with rich demonic power, which can be absorbed for cultivation and used to refine treasures. Although some are stronger than others, they are all extraordinary."

"Won't using the Dragon Scale Magic Treasure attract the Dragon King of Ten Thousand Spirits?" Gu Zhao asked.

Yang Chi and Lu Yue exchanged a glance and shook their heads, saying, "We've seen a few people use it, and we haven't heard that the Dragon King is investigating. But we're just lowly mountain demons, and we don't know what the Dragon King of Ten Thousand Spirits is thinking."

Gu Zhao understood and handed the token to Zhuo Qingyan, saying, "Refine it first, but try not to use it if you can avoid it."

Zhuo Qingyan didn't stand on ceremony with Gu Zhao and accepted the token.

Meanwhile, Yun Yang had already skinned and gutted the large green snake, and asked the embroiderer, "I heard you've learned how to make snake soup?"

The embroiderer nodded. "I've learned it, but the seasonings are still in the cart."

Yun Yang laughed and said, "Of course we'll take it back to eat! We didn't bring any utensils, so we can't have a picnic!"

Gu Zhao was speechless, then turned to invite Yang Chi and Lu Yue, "Let's go together, I have some questions I'd like to ask you."

...Back in Chongguang County, Xiu Niang borrowed the inn's kitchen to cook, and Zhuo Qingyan also went to help. Gu Zhao then invited Yang Chi and Lu Yue to sit in the elegant room on the second floor.

“There are still spirit lords in the Jiangnan region, but they are mostly in the mountains and wilderness.”

"However, some spirit lords prefer human life, so they hide their identities and infiltrate the city, but rarely reveal their whereabouts."

Gu Zhao understood. Ling Jun didn't carry any murderous aura. If it weren't for Wang Yue, who was in sync with Lan Hua, killing a few thugs who tried to take advantage of her, they wouldn't even have noticed Wang Yue.

Therefore, when they traveled through the county, they could only find demons and monsters with malevolent auras, but they could not find the hidden spirit sorcerer.

"Are there evil demons and monsters in the mountains and fields?" Gu Zhao asked.

"Of course there are, isn't that giant snake?" Lu Yue said with a wry smile.

Yang Chi said, "Some fierce ghosts and demons usually live in seclusion in the deep mountains, but they will occasionally enter and leave villages, towns and cities to search souls and capture spirits to cultivate magic and refine weapons, or to capture people to eat blood and feast to entertain guests."

Gu Zhao understood. The Three Absolutes Mountain and the Biyang Palace were a systematic force, while these demons and monsters were either individuals or small groups of two or three.

Although these people are hard to find, they are also the source of evil energy and should not be let go.

Gu Zhao laughed and said, "As Spirit Lords, you two can't possibly associate with them, can you?"

Yang Chi shook his head, "My brothers and I live a carefree life in the mountains, avoiding trouble, so no one bothers us..."

At this point, he couldn't continue, so he took a sip of tea to cover his embarrassment.

“Actually, the two of you are quite powerful. If you were to join the Three Absolutes Mountain or Biyou Palace, you would be generals in your own right.” Gu Zhao said meaningfully, “When you’re in the martial world, you’re not in control of your own destiny. Whether you get caught up in a fight or not is not up to you.”

Both of them had a hundred or two hundred years of cultivation. If the woman hadn't had the Dragon Scale Token, she really wouldn't have been able to defeat them together.

Yang Chi and Lu Yue were speechless.

The murder they had just witnessed was still fresh in their minds, and the two couldn't help but sigh. The saying "When you're in the martial world, you're not in control of your own destiny" really resonated with them.

"The Great Luo Palace opens its gates wide to act on behalf of Heaven, to eliminate evil and promote good. Since you two are Spirit Lords, you may enter the palace."

Gu Zhao raised his cup and invited, "You two don't need to rush to decide. We won't force you to join us. If you have some free time, you might as well visit the Daluo Palace first, get familiar with the place, and if you encounter any enemies in the future, you can go to the Daluo Palace for temporary refuge."

Yang Chi and Lu Yue exchanged a glance.

Now that the imperial court has no jurisdiction over this area, the Jiangnan region is becoming increasingly chaotic. The spirit lord is nowhere to be seen, and demons and ghosts roam freely. They may encounter danger in the future, and they may not have the same luck as today.

Considering Gu Zhao and the others' profound cultivation and kind-hearted behavior, wouldn't they be a perfect match for the brothers?

Since the other party has extended a kind invitation, if the two of them act coy or hesitate, they will only be looked down upon.

Lu Yue nodded, and Yang Chi cupped his hands in greeting, "We are deeply grateful for your life-saving grace. We brothers are worried that our cultivation level is not good enough to meet your standards. If you don't mind, we brothers are willing to join the Great Luo Palace."

"Of course I don't mind," Gu Zhao nodded and smiled. "The seats of the Twenty-Eight Star Officials in the Great Luo Palace are vacant."

Since unexpectedly taking in Lou Jingou last time, Gu Zhao has had a clear understanding of the role of the Star Officials: Guardians, Guardians, naturally mean protecting the legal system and guarding the gate.

Although these two are not highly skilled, they are barely capable of breaking through mountains and destroying temples, but they are sufficient for guarding the gates and houses. In any case, we don't need them to actively attack and obtain evil energy, right?

So Gui Jin Yang and Zhang Yue Lu took their positions.

"Dinner is ready!" The embroiderer and Zhuo Qingyan entered the room.

Braised tofu, blanched bok choy, shredded pork with scallions, sweet and sour fish slices, and a pot of white snake soup as the main dish all exuded a rich aroma. Even monsters like Yang Chi and Lu Yue, who usually ate vegetarian food, couldn't help but drool at the corners of their mouths.

As the host, Gu Zhao was the first to pick up his chopsticks, saying, "Please!"

(End of this chapter)