Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 187 Qing Guniang Wants to Learn the Art of Dragon Slaying
It almost caused an internal conflict, and was only barely stopped after the bigwigs mediated.

Finally, the old man drove his chariot back to Qiantang with his guards.

The letter from Master Mao carried a variety of incomprehensible emotions. In his mind, how could even a great Confucian scholar possibly oppose a top cultivator? This challenged his views on cultivation.

"The Taoist priest's vision is still too narrow."

"The biggest shock would be if you knew my true identity."

Burning the intelligence report after reading it is a good habit.

A few days later, Xiaoqing returned.

"Here."

The brocade box was thrown back, and Xu Xuan caught it and found that all the restrictions on it had been removed.

It felt quite heavy in my hand, like the boulder that Ji was carving words on.

Upon opening it, a crystal-clear blue agate was found rotating inside, following the celestial patterns, while inside was a red jade stone sealed within.

It looks very high-end with its shimmering light; it's definitely a good product.

"What is this?"

"A token made of dragon's blood."

Xu Xuan wasn't surprised by the legendary creature, the dragon; he had even seen divine weapons crafted from an entire monstrous dragon.

I'm just a little curious. So, does this mean the clam spirit was looking for a way to open the box so that Chen Hua could swallow it and achieve immortality?

But can people eat this?
"It can't grant immortality, but it can extend lifespan and help flesh and blood life evolve."

"My sister said this thing is a mixed dragon bloodline. If you eat it, you will become a dragon and have the chance to leap over the dragon gate."

I see, that makes sense now.

"And what does that token represent?"

"It contains the latitude and longitude of a location."

Got it, high-end treasure maps are presented in the simplest way possible.

Then Xu Xuan threw it back to Xiao Qing without thinking.

He is not a demon, nor does he intend to become a little dragon.

I have no desire to explore any great treasures.

Based on the tension between the Great King Benbo and the strange demon king who appeared in Yanguan County, these kinds of things are usually entangled in major karma, so it would be better to let Xiaoqing swallow them.

But the little monster was thrown back as well.

Although she was a demon, she looked down on this kind of dragon.

He said it in a somewhat strange tone.

"My sister said that becoming a dragon is a different path from becoming a demon immortal, and it's up to me to choose."

"However, the treasure hidden behind this token may yield even greater rewards. There used to be a Dragon Palace in Dongting, but recently it has become a mess, with water demons running rampant. This may be related to this item."

But why does Xiaoqing look so angry?

"My sister said we can do whatever we want with this."

"But I know she looks down on me; she only gave me this opportunity because I'm too incompetent."

As she spoke, she sat down by the lotus pond, hugging her knees, looking somewhat forlorn.

Even little monsters have their worries; they're not heartless after all.

She was just an ordinary little snake, but by chance, she swallowed the light of the sun, moon, and stars and gained sentience.

At that time, Bai Suzhen was still traveling throughout China. By chance, she brought her to West Lake, and after transforming into human form, they addressed each other as sisters.

The more one cultivates, the more one understands the vast difference between them. They may think they are all snakes, but in reality, the difference between snakes is truly enormous.

She received so many treasures for no reason, all given away casually, and her sister associated with the leaders of major sects.

Hearing this, Xu Xuan almost drooled with envy. Isn't giving away a treasure so casually better than fighting to the death?

Xu has never actually won anything since he started out. Then Xiaoqing revealed the real reason for their argument.

It's instinct.

When the dragon blood's seal was broken, it uncontrollably transformed into its original form, its flesh and blood craving that drop of blood like a mindless beast.

The older sister, on the other hand, discarded such a treasure as if it were worthless, a contrast so stark that even the little demon felt a little uncomfortable.

Listening to the little monster's rambling, Xu Xuan understood that the little monster had learned some lessons and was beginning to grow up.

Growing up brings its own set of troubles.

It's perfectly normal to learn to compare and want to do something big to prove yourself.

Humans also grow up in this way, commonly known as the rebellious period, and there is no reason or logic to it.

This growing pain is a process that most cubs have to go through.

It's just that it's a bit early for someone over 500 years old to go into a rebellious phase, and Bai Suzhen is much stronger than the average parent.

Living in such a shadow can be very enjoyable if you can let go of the past.

If you can't let go of things, you'll live a very tiring life, and it won't do you any good.

Mr. Xu naturally couldn't bear to see his good friend so gloomy and depressed, but he really couldn't think of a good solution for the time being.

The one who tied the knot must untie it; Xiaoqing stood up on her own, her eyes filled with high spirits.

"Scholars and monks, the aquatic creatures of Dongting Lake are wreaking havoc in Jiangnan; we cannot ignore this!"

The eager look in her eyes was exactly the same as when she first ambushed him.

And they are very familiar with the tactic of occupying the moral high ground while speaking.

What follows will definitely be a lot of talk about upholding justice, ensuring the well-being of every family, and so on. In short, let's do something big together!

So he decisively slashed the back of the head, making the little monster stagger.

"If you don't learn the good stuff, learn something even better."

What he meant by quelling the demonic threat was simply that he didn't want to consume dragon blood, but instead wanted to go to the Dongting Dragon Palace to search for treasures and further enhance his strength.

It is indeed the mindset of an aspiring spiritual practitioner, but the thoughts, considerations, and actions are too simplistic.

That fool is just making things up without considering how vast Dongting Lake is, not to mention that it was originally the Yunmeng Marshland. It's not something that can be pacified so easily.

Although the continuous deposition of silt from the Yangtze and Han Rivers has gradually reduced the size of Yunmengze into the scattered cluster of small lakes we see today.

However, the dangers within are even more unfathomable.

Just as darkness accumulates in the human world, so too does the realm of cultivation in Yunmeng, a place not easily accessible to the two of us.

Do you really think being Yu the Great was so easy?
According to Xu Xuan, this matter did indeed affect the national economy and people's livelihood.

Therefore, a leader should be appointed from among the major sects, such as someone from the Pure Land sect.

They burned incense and prayed to heaven and earth, and after obtaining the righteous cause, they organized the heroes of the righteous path to suppress the evil forces.

At that time, we will also need to divide the area, as well as record the merits and rewards.

Ideally, the power of the imperial court and the people around the waters should also be mobilized.

Not all demons have reached the stage of human transformation; there are also those little spirits and monsters who have been enlightened, and they can be overwhelmed by yamen runners.

If such a battle were to be mobilized, it could involve more than a million people, sweeping away all demons and monsters with overwhelming force.

This approach of adapting to the situation and striving to eliminate all hidden dangers at once is the right way.

Instead of foolishly going up to fight someone.

The situation is special now; with the decline of Tao and the rise of demons, only the White Lotus can entice them to come out in full force. Normally, the mountain gates are kept tightly closed, and no one is seen coming out to subdue demons or eliminate evil spirits.

Otherwise, how could the waterways of Jiangnan be in such a precarious state?

With the immortals and gods nowhere to be found, the order disrupted, and the collapse of the divine path already having a very noticeable impact, it is unknown how many more terrible things will happen in the future.

(End of this chapter)