Mythical Scroll Artist: Starting with the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming

Chapter 214 It's good to get bitten by a dog
Then, under everyone's gaze, the evil-suppressing guardian tattoo on his back shone with a white, eerie light.

Then, a blurry phantom image of a guardian spirit appeared outside Zhang Mazi's body, following him like a shadow.

Everyone present was astonished by the sight.

Without further ado, Xu Lu immediately released a golden scroll to suppress evil spirits and spar with Zhang Mazi.

The two sides were surprisingly evenly matched.

You must know, that's a six-star Golden Scroll Guardian!
"It can already rival the Golden Scrolls?" Xu Lu couldn't hide her shock. "My God, this...this..."

"Can it be upgraded again?" Wu Xian asked the tattooed guy next to him.

“I’m afraid that won’t work,” the tattoo artist shook his head. “Human body paintings are different from my tattoos. It’s already quite difficult for them to remain intact on the human body. Further deepening them would be counterproductive.”

Wu Xian understood that once the human figure scroll was completed, it could not be moved again.

Although it's impossible to further deepen or improve the tattoo, a person can have more than one tattoo.

Moreover, the power of these tattoos can be combined.

Although a Spirit Master can control multiple scrolls, the power of each scroll is independent of the others.

"Are there still any restrictions on physical fitness?" Wu Xian pressed.

“Yes,” the tattoo guy nodded, “and the tattooing process is even more painful. According to Brother Zhang’s description, it’s like carving your soul with a chisel, extremely painful.”

"Soul carving?"

Wu Xian and Cui Wenxuan exchanged a glance and fell into deep thought.

From a certain perspective, human figure painting may indeed be a kind of sculpting and shaping of the soul.

Subsequently, Cui Wenxuan carefully examined Zhang Mazi's soul state, further confirming his guess, "Just as I suspected!"

On Zhang Mazi's illusory soul image in his sea of ​​consciousness, similar patterns to those of the evil-suppressing guardian appeared.

Strangely, the tattoos that the tattooed guy had previously acquired did not manifest in Zhang Mazi's soul.

This shows that those power tattoos only affect the human body, while the human body scrolls penetrate into the soul of the tattooed person.

"It does resemble the legendary blood axis entering one's life," Cui Wenxuan mused.

"Blood axis enters the life?" Xu Lu asked in surprise, "The legendary ancient scroll painting method?"

“That’s right,” Cui Wenxuan nodded. “Legend has it that the crimson lifeline of the ancient scroll can perfectly integrate the power of the painting spirit into the body, making it a part of one’s own power.”

Xu Lu clicked her tongue in amazement.

But Wu Xian knew perfectly well that the human body scroll painting was not the same as being possessed by the God of Wealth.

The current situation of Zhang Mazi is more like the integration of the power of the scroll, and Zhang Mazi himself is like a special carrier of the power of the scroll.

However, the "Blood Axis Enters Fate" of the Benming Ancient Painting Scroll is more like a perfect fusion from the inside out.

Or rather, Wu Xian and his destined God of Wealth are one and the same.

After all, ancient illustrated scrolls are created with one's own blood, sweat, and soul.

"As long as I give you the scroll design and the ideas, you can get a tattoo, right?" Wu Xian asked with great interest.

“Hmm,” the tattooed guy nodded, “but we need to adjust the concept for the scroll painting for a while.”

Wu Xian understood, and his heart was already eager to try.

"Xiao Wu also wants to give it a try?" Cui Wenxuan asked in surprise.

"Don't you want to?" Wu Xian retorted.

“I may think about it,” Cui Wenxuan said with a hint of helplessness, “but as things stand, after the human body scroll has been modified, it will no longer be possible to control or use the scroll.”

"Huh?" Wu Xian stared wide-eyed in astonishment.

Tattooed guy and Xu Lu exchanged a glance and nodded helplessly.

Cui Wenxuan explained, "Currently, it seems that Xiao Zhang's soul, body, and even the structure of his internal spiritual energy have undergone fundamental changes, making it impossible for him to control the scroll normally."

As he spoke, he casually pulled out a scroll and tossed it to Zhang Mazi to try.

Holding the scroll, Zhang Mazi looked embarrassed and helpless. "Neither spiritual power nor mental power can penetrate it."

Seeing this, Wu Xian couldn't help but feel regretful. "Can't the tool scroll be used either?" "Obviously," Zhang Mazi said helplessly, spreading his hands. "The previous tool scrolls are completely unusable now. You can only say that you gain some and lose some."

Wu Xian had a sudden inspiration and took out Wang Xiaocong's copy of the [Yin Sha Ghost Sword], "Try this."

Zhang Mazi took the Yin Sha Ghost Sword with a puzzled look, his eyes instantly lighting up.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, the scroll in his hand unfurled in a burst of spiritual light, transforming into a sinister longsword brimming with malevolent energy, which appeared in Zhang Mazi's hand.

"This...this..." Cui Wenxuan and Xu Lu were clearly shocked.

"I remember now, you used this kind of scroll-drawing device in the battlefield competition before." Xu Lu quickly recalled.

“I see,” Wu Xian said with sudden realization. “It seems that Brother Zhang Mazi is currently in a state of being half human and half spirit of a painting.”

Since it is only half a painting spirit, it naturally cannot use other painting spirits.

However, Wang Xiaocong's scroll painting is different; it can be used by other painting spirits.

In this way, the equipment problem for the Human Body Scroll Warriors was also solved.

"Is this the new type of artifact scroll that the Wang family lad researched?" Cui Wenxuan couldn't help but be surprised.

"How did you know?" Wu Xian was startled.

It's important to know that Wang Xiaocong's situation has always been kept secret. Could it be that someone in the club leaked the information?

Cui Wenxuan laughed and said, "The army started equipping themselves right away. I'm not stupid. Besides, the Wang family is known for its tools and scrolls."

Wu Xian suddenly realized something and took the opportunity to inquire, "Speaking of which, what do you think of Old Master Wang Fengnian? What is the background of the Wang family?"

“I don’t really know that,” Cui Wenxuan shook his head and said, “I only know that Mr. Wang has a deep background in the military and also has some connections with Tiangong Martial Arts Academy.”

Based on my observations over the years, that old Mr. Wang is no ordinary person; he's definitely hiding something important. You should be a little more careful in the future to avoid getting involved.

Wu Xian nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

After all, he preferred to trust Old Master Wang more.

As for that so-called "big matter," it's probably no longer a question of whether or not it involves them.

After exchanging pleasantries, it was already quite late.

Before leaving, Cui Wenxuan suddenly remembered something, "By the way, my little grand-disciple, how is my adjustment as the Demon-Suppressing Immortal Master going recently?"

Wu Xian looked at the evil-suppressing immortal master in white robes beside Cui Wenxuan with surprise.

To be honest, he did have a slightly tipsy and carefree vibe, but he was still quite a distance from the real Lü Zu.

"Maybe it's just a matter of getting bitten by a dog."

After pondering for a while, Wu Xian left behind a riddle-like phrase and departed with a joking laugh.

Cui Wenxuan was left standing there, completely bewildered and unable to figure it out.

"Bited by a dog?" Cui Wenxuan thought for a while, and then something vaguely occurred to him. "Could it be that the Wang family is up to their old tricks again?"

Is his grand-disciple making demands on him?

We'll help them deal with that kid from the Wang family first before giving him any further guidance.

Yes, that should be the meaning.

For such a young age, he's quite cunning.

However, to be fair, my little grand-disciple's talent and inspiration in painting scrolls are truly remarkable.

When he first heard that sentence, he didn't take it seriously. It wasn't until he tried to adjust his ideas that he realized that the Demon Suppressor could indeed be optimized in this direction.

This is the artist's spirituality and talent.

Often, the problems you struggle with your whole life can be solved by a true genius with just a glance.

"I have nothing to do today, so I'll take a stroll over to the otherworldly outpost and see how it's doing lately."

So, Cui Wenxuan leisurely made his way to the outpost of the Underworld.

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(End of this chapter)