Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 546 Luring the Demon into the Trap
Selling counterfeit drug combinations?
They failed miserably at using any tricks or deceptions, and the two rabbit spirits' acting skills were simply appalling.

His eyes darted left and right, as if he was afraid of being recognized as being too pathetic.

She even stutters when she speaks. How can someone like that be a 'daughter-in-law'?
It's possible that Xu Shilin simply likes this kind of silly and cute style.

On the contrary, the little centipede demon behaved quite well, acting like he was a bit dim-witted.

The aura was somewhat familiar, and the true form was also that ghostly appearance, so he must be related to Prefect Deng.

Therefore, this child must not be kept.

Not only can't this one be kept, we also need to follow the trail and take down another whole nest of centipedes.

Could it be that this time, the one plotting against me is an old centipede?
Among the four-person group, Wang Daoling is definitely the best actor.

Dressed in a Taoist robe and holding a whisk, he may not have been born with the best looks, but his eyes and brows exuded an otherworldly air.

He spoke calmly and acted with composure while committing fraud, appearing every inch the enlightened master.

Its lifelike expression inspires awe.

The team's weaknesses are too obvious; even the most honest people these days are hard to fool.

Sure enough, after the commotion, everyone dispersed, leaving behind Master Wang, whose face was ashen.

Coming from Maoshan, he used his deceptive skills to take down countless ordinary people and high-ranking officials. While he wasn't invincible, his returns were certainly astonishing.

It seems fate has dealt us a cruel blow today.

His own luck was ultimately dragged down.

However, it's unrealistic to kick the two rabbit spirits out of the team right now, since making money isn't his primary goal at the moment.

The most crucial thing is an identity that can withstand simple scrutiny, so that the journey from Tonglu to Qiantang will not seem abrupt.

That's a good idea.

As expected of a minor boss with a complex storyline and numerous characters involved, such caution and prudence could only have fallen into the hands of the Great Compassionate Dharma King if it weren't for bad luck.

But he never imagined that the mastermind behind the three subtitles "Wang Daoling" would personally intervene and bring nuclear weapons.

As the Father dispersed with the crowd, his eyes shone with countless lights, and his mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

Should we take action now and capture all these little karami, then interrogate them thoroughly?

Wang Daoling is a cunning and deceitful demon, and the little centipede spirit also carries human blood.

Let's not talk about the two rabbit spirits; you can catch them or not.

These little guys don't seem to pose much of a threat on the surface, but the Golden Cymbal Dharma King around Wu County is causing quite a stir.

It would be better to break them up and interrogate them to see if they pose any threat.

But they were also worried that acting hastily would leak the news.

We must be aware that there are enemies lurking in the shadows, and there might be spies nearby, or some kind of surveillance technology at work.

To avoid revealing too much information, it was ultimately decided to expedite the group's process.

Bai Suzhen, on the other hand, didn't think too much about it. She withdrew her prepared supernatural powers and silently observed Xu Xuan's movements.

This man is probably processing a lot of information right now; things are about to get interesting.

Little did they know that they were scheming against more than just a few minor monsters.

He asked with an embarrassed look, "Miss Bai, could you do me a small favor?"

Bai Suzhen remained silent, staring intently at the scene, almost causing the actor to lose his composure.

Those clear eyes seemed to see right through people's hearts. This wasn't a supernatural power, but rather a sign that I felt a little guilty.

After a long few seconds, the beauty parted her lips slightly and said, "Okay."

Day two.

Wang Daoling walked out of the home of a wealthy family, looking quite spirited.

Ghost hunting is such an easy business, especially the kind where you produce and sell your own ghosts.

All you need to do is let a wisp of demonic energy linger around the tree roots, the corner of the wall, or the bedroom beforehand, making some strange noises.

Almost all practitioners can do it, but ordinary people are too ashamed to do something so tasteless.

Occasionally, untrained cultivators who do this will be ostracized by their peers, and they might face serious consequences one day.

This toad demon acted without hesitation, and was a repeat offender.

Today's success also lies in not bringing those scapegoats along; if they had, this deal might not have been made.

When it gets dark, go out and have some fun. These worldly gold and silver things are really useful, almost like supernatural powers.

Just as he was in a good mood, he suddenly received a gilded invitation, signed by Magistrate Ximen!
Good, good, a big deal is coming!

In Wang Daoling's eyes, these officials were the easiest to fool. Don't be fooled by their claims of being honest and upright; in reality, they were plagued by evil thoughts.

They have the most underhanded tricks and are very generous with their money.

Aside from the intense discomfort caused by contact with the imperial dynasty's fortune, everything else is fine.

So he sent the other three demons in the team to wait in the room while he went to the banquet alone, hoping to increase his chances of success.

In the largest restaurant in Tonglu County, Wang Daoling met with Magistrate Ximen, who had been embroiled in controversy recently.

Yes, he looks like a refined middle-aged scholar.

His face looked somewhat distressed and tired; it seemed he had encountered some trouble.

It's good that he's in trouble; trouble gives such a wicked demon a chance.

However, Magistrate Ximen is not the main character today, indicating that he was entrusted by someone.

Without waiting for a refusal, they abruptly brought in a third party.

Wow~~~ This is an honor to have you here!

This is not an exaggeration, but a realistic description.

It was springtime, and under the lamplight, a scholar in a blue robe, wearing a square scarf and Confucian attire, walked slowly and pushed open the door to enter.

He was tall and straight, with delicate features, a gentle demeanor, and a composed gait, exuding the air of a Confucian scholar.

Beside him stood a woman, dressed in pristine white, her skirt billowing in the breeze, like a celestial maiden descended to earth. Her eyebrows were like distant, misty mountains, her eyes like shimmering autumn waters. Her graceful demeanor added to her ethereal beauty.

The scene of the two appearing together was like a traditional Chinese ink painting, fresh and elegant, or a graceful poem, tender and gentle. Even Magistrate Ximen, who had only seen them once, was still somewhat moved. They were truly a perfect match, a pair blessed by heaven.

Brother Hanwen, you're really something.

Wang Daoling was completely dumbfounded, his eyes practically popping out of his head.

Even after the visitor sat down, he remained in a daze for a long time before regaining some of his senses.

However, the Father noticed his extra glances and the desire in his heart, and his smile faded slightly.

Next, Magistrate Ximen introduced the two sides.

The Xu couple from Qiantang came to invite a master.

My sister suddenly fell seriously ill. She was in a state of madness, afraid of light and unable to sleep, and even rolled around like a snake.

This strange illness was very difficult to cure. We consulted a doctor from Baoan Hall, but he was still unable to cure it with any medicine.

Young Master Xu sighed, "Doctors Mao and Yan of Bao'an Hall are already renowned physicians, but this illness... alas..."

"As a last resort, we can only seek out extraordinary hermits. We've heard from Brother Ximen that there are genuine cultivators from Maoshan in Tonglu County, and my wife and I are both talented enough to do so."

The reason given was to find a master to examine Xiaoqing, as she might have been haunted.

Bai Niangzi chimed in with a few words of agreement, her brows furrowed slightly, making it hard to believe.

The Holy Father thought to himself, "The more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to deceive people. Zhang Wuji's mother really knows how to draw conclusions."

Even though Wang Daoling was confused, he still hesitated. Going to Qiantang, wouldn't that be too fast?

After being tricked by the Great Compassionate Dharma King once, he instinctively became wary of any good fortune that came his way.

clang!
The sound of metal clashing.

They wavered directly in the face of a large deposit.

"not enough?"

clang!
Their extravagant and inhumane actions are truly terrifying.

Next, the scholar surnamed Xu took out many rare and precious treasures, which made Wang Daoling's heart itch with desire.

He also claimed to have official connections, saying that once the illness was cured, the person could travel freely throughout Wu County.

This, this, this.
Actually, that White Lotus Demon Lord had already sent me to Qiantang to test the waters, and now with this idiot with official backing inviting me, I couldn't miss this opportunity.

A little toad suddenly appeared in my mind and I started to convince myself.

"Qingbo Gate Shuangcha Alley, right?"

"Since you are so kind as to accept my invitation, I will go the day after tomorrow."

Ultimately, they were blinded by wine, women, wealth, and power, unaware of the impending calamity.

It takes considerable self-control not to go immediately.

After Wang Daoling staggered away, Magistrate Ximen expressed his deepest gratitude to Xu Xuan.

"I am deeply grateful to Brother Xu for his kindness and repeated assistance, which has helped me out of my predicament and guided me out of my confusion. My gratitude is beyond words."

"Brother's virtue is as high as a mountain and as deep as the sea. Even I, in my foolishness, know that your kindness is as heavy as a mountain. How could I ever forget it?"

This is no longer just friends, but brothers.

The last person to change his name was Song Youde, who later became Song Qingtian.

Of course, the fat man originally wanted to become the godfather, but was refused by the Holy Father.

Even if you're going to take in a godson, you shouldn't do it like this.

Similarly, Magistrate Ximen's step was a step towards a bright future.

However, at this moment, he only felt a simple sense of gratitude.

After all, Hanwen is a really good person to me.

Two days after the letter was sent, he personally went to Tonglu and directly exposed the fact that the wandering Taoist was a monster.

Although he didn't know how he figured it out, Magistrate Ximen was absolutely convinced. Anyone who had seen the black alligator's several-zhang-long demonic body would know how dangerous this world was.

I just don't know what kind of monster this seemingly respectable Wang Daoling is.

I always felt that this demon looked remarkably like a human, or rather, a vulgar one.

At the same time, this incident also revealed the sincere heart of a gentleman.

Despite such a dangerous situation, he still dared to bring his wife along to lead the demon to Qiantang.

Despite repeated assurances that there are ways to subdue these monsters, the risks involved are self-evident.

He had already engraved this kindness in his heart, and he would never back down if given the chance to repay it.

Especially when compared to those classmates who drew a line between themselves and others not long ago, how can the difference between people be so great?

Xu Xuan remained calm, and even seemed to be in the mood to continue grinding reputation.

"As the saying goes, when Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it will first test their will, strain their muscles and bones, starve their body, leave them destitute, and thwart their endeavors, so as to strengthen their resolve, temper their character, and increase their abilities."

"Brother Ximen has only encountered a temporary setback; he will overcome it eventually."

In fact, regarding the case in Tonglu County that challenged filial piety, the Holy Father sided with Brother Ximen.

Humans are independent individuals, not appendages of a particular bloodline; however, this idea is outdated for our time.

Throughout history, killing one's own child, though morally questionable, has never been uncommon.

But patricide is indeed very rare. It seems that only King Cheng of Chu and his crown prince Shangchen during the Spring and Autumn Period actually accomplished this.

In the Confucian moral system, Magistrate Ximen's plea for the murderer was indeed a very wrong thing to do.

One who does not please his parents cannot be considered a person; one who does not obey his parents cannot be considered a child.

Even Mencius said that a son who does not get along well with his parents cannot be a decent person; a son who cannot always obey his parents' wishes cannot be a proper son.

This shows how unshakeable this system was, which is why it was subjected to severe repression.

A passionate middle-aged man, without any powerful backing, launched a reckless attack solely out of sympathy, only to suffer a crushing defeat.

(End of this chapter)