Dao Qi Wu Zang Guan Guan: I became a Daoist Master in the 1990s

Chapter 123 Maoshan Ancient Treasure, Sealed Item
He then omitted the key details of his own Crimson Hunting Fire and the Great Black Law, and roughly recounted his encounter with the terrifying ghost that could construct the Ghost Realm and steal the power of the rules.

Even with the core details concealed, the perilous and unpredictable nature of the process still made Song Wan, who was responsible for recording, turn pale and pause slightly at the tip of her pen.

Zhong Weiguo's eyes also gleamed. After listening, he let out a long sigh and exclaimed, "Constructing a ghost realm and affecting reality... indeed, it's another troublesome existence!"

Fortunately, it was you, Abbot, who possessed the authentic lineage, that enabled us to completely eradicate it.

If my bureau were to handle this, I'm afraid we would have to pay a considerable price to seal it away.

"Sealing?" Qi Yun asked casually, "Does your bureau have a classification system for such ghosts? And how do you deal with them?"

Zhong Weiguo nodded: "Based on their harm and characteristics, the bureau roughly divides them into four categories."

The lowest level is 'White Level', which consists of wandering spirits. They usually attach themselves to living people, absorbing their vital essence and spirit. However, it takes a long time for them to cause harm. If discovered and dealt with in time, they are usually not in mortal danger.

Above that is the 'Red Level', a vengeful ghost formed from pent-up resentment, capable of taking lives in a short time, but its range and methods of activity are largely limited.

Above that is the Black level, which the Abbot encountered this time!

It has the ability to distort local reality and construct ghost realms, possessing a kind of bizarre ability that is almost like a rule, making it extremely dangerous.

The highest level is 'Calamity Level', which, once it appears in the world, can cover an entire city or region with its demonic aura, making it a veritable mobile natural disaster. Fortunately, it currently only exists in past records and has never appeared in recent times.

"To deal with third-class 'rule ghosts,' our bureau usually has limited effectiveness and often needs to rely on some ancient magic treasures or talismans passed down through generations in order to try to seal and suppress them."

Completely eradicating them is extremely difficult.

Zhong Weiguo's tone was heavy, but then he said with relief, "Fortunately, such ghosts are rare in the world, otherwise the world would have been in chaos long ago."

At this point, he suddenly paused, as if he had thought of something. His expression changed slightly, and he muttered to himself, "However... counting the 'ghost bus' you encountered before, Master, you have already run into 'black-level' twice in just two months."

"This frequency..." A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it and said no more.

Qi Yun avoided the topic and continued to inquire, "The seal? Could you elaborate?"

Zhong Weiguo glanced at Song Wan, who immediately understood, got up, walked to the restaurant entrance, closed the door, and stood guard.

Zhong Weiguo then lowered his voice and said.

"The seal is made of a Maoshan ancient treasure, the 'Xuandu Spirit-Binding Seal,' whose source lineage has been severed!"
This treasure possesses immense power and can be divided into nine sub-seals. Each sub-seal holder can borrow a portion of the original treasure's power to perform capture and sealing.

After sealing, one can dispatch generals and draw upon the power of the spirit itself.

Within our bureau, these successfully sealed Level 3 ghosts are collectively referred to as 'Sealed Objects'.

They are managed according to their level of danger.

The first three sealed items must be permanently sealed and never used; items numbered four through ten require a vote by senior headquarters and must be used with extreme caution, as each use carries the risk of spiraling out of control and could impose a severe burden or even backlash on the user.

Those beyond the tenth are suppressed in local branches and supervised by the branch captains, but must be sent back to headquarters every six months to have their seals reinforced.

The ghost bus that the abbot encountered back then has already been sealed away.

The reason I was able to get from headquarters to the mountain city so quickly was because I used the power of the Ghost Bus!

After listening, Qi Yun seemed to be deep in thought.

His Great Black Decree requires the recovery of the "authority" stolen by the ghosts, and it is unknown whether this also includes these items sealed by Bureau 749.
"What's the number of that damn bus?"

"twenty-three!"

Breakfast ended in a somewhat somber atmosphere.

Zhong Weiguo rose to take his leave: "Master Qi, now that this matter is settled, I must return to the capital immediately to thoroughly complete your file."

For any future needs, please contact the bureau through Song Wan.

Offering privileges have been activated.

Qi Yun shook hands with him, and they went downstairs together to say goodbye.

After seeing Zhong Weiguo off, Qi Yun looked at Song Wan and asked, "What are the arrangements for Master Gongyang?" Song Wan immediately replied, "Master Gongyang has been waiting for a long time and instructed that you can set off for Qingyang Palace as soon as it is convenient for you. The carriage is ready."

She pointed to a brown Coaster parked not far away.

Qi Yun nodded and went back to his room to retrieve his simple luggage.

A longsword wrapped in cloth and a canvas bag.

When he came downstairs, Master Gongyang was already waiting by the car, still with that otherworldly air. Upon seeing Qi Yun, he smiled and bowed, saying, "May the Heavenly Venerable grant you boundless blessings. Is the Abbot ready?"

"Thank you for waiting so long, let's set off now," Qi Yun returned the greeting.

Song Wan had already opened the side sliding door.

After Qi Yun and Master Gongyang boarded the carriage, they discovered that the interior was surprisingly spacious and secluded.

The carriage has been carefully modified, with some seats removed and replaced with two large and comfortable sofa seats. There is a fixed small table in the middle, soft blankets are laid out inside the carriage, and a small refrigerator is provided. The environment is quiet and comfortable, far superior to the one in Beijing.

After serving the two of them hot tea, Song Wan went to the driver's seat.

Qi Yun asked, "Should we say goodbye to Captain Song?"

Song Wan started the vehicle and drove smoothly out of the compound: "I have notified Captain Song. He still has official business to attend to and asked me to apologize to the abbot and the Taoist priest."

Vehicles merge into the morning traffic of the mountain city.

Qi Yun and Daoist Gongyang chatted over tea.

Master Gongyang was quite talkative and introduced the Xuan Yi Alliance to Qi Yun.

Qi Yun also learned that Master Gongyang was the chief disciple of the Qingyang Palace Master, and his cultivation had reached the "Transformation" realm, and that the Qingyang Palace lineage...

The palace master's Taoist name is Jiusong.

Last night he contacted Qingyang Palace and learned that the palace master had actually gone traveling outside the palace the day before yesterday.

Unfortunately, I cannot host Qi Yun. I hope Qi Yun will not mind.

Qi Yun also said that it was no problem.

Qi Yun then learned the most basic knowledge of the cultivation world from him.

The so-called lineage transmission consists of two parts: the talisman and the fundamental cultivation methods!
Magic is secondary.

The reason is that without receiving ordination and practicing the methods of their lineage, the spells of their sect cannot be cultivated.

Therefore, the spells of each lineage have spread widely, and many places still have them.

Qi Yun now possesses the most fundamental lineage, but awkwardly lacks the Northern Emperor's magic. This trip to Qingyang Palace is precisely for this reason!

After several rounds of tea, the two gradually stopped talking and closed their eyes to rest.

Qi Yun leaned back in the comfortable seat, listening to the faint sounds of traffic outside the window, but his mind was already drifting towards the Qingyang Palace he was about to arrive at.

"Although the Great Black Edict is powerful, it only grants authority and status, not specific techniques."

These techniques do not involve fundamental cultivation lineages and can only be practiced by those who have received the ordination; they are useless to others!
"Hopefully, the scriptures of the Qingyang Palace will contain the magical arts of the Northern Emperor's lineage!"

Qingyang Palace is located in the city of Chuancheng. It has an extremely long history. Originally named Qingyangsi, it was destroyed in war and rebuilt, after which it was named Qingyang Palace.

As the vehicle entered Sichuan, the sun was already setting in the west, and the sky was covered with a magnificent sunset, painting the city in a warm orange-red hue.

Song Wan was an extremely skilled driver, and having previously worked in Chuancheng, she knew the location of Qingyang Palace.

She navigated the streets and alleys with practiced ease, finally stopping steadily in front of a group of ancient and magnificent buildings.

(End of this chapter)