Learn one small skill every day

“Amitabha… It was my preconceived notion. I see that you have delicate features and a scholarly air about you.”

"Since that's the case, I won't argue about it anymore."

“In this world, there are powerful beings who seize the Heavenly Dao and steal the Dragon Vein, causing untold suffering to the common people. If the Qingqiu Dragon Vein is not damaged, the demons and monsters will not dare to act recklessly due to the power of the Dragon Vein, and the people will live in peace and prosperity.”

"Does that mean... Qingqiu's Heavenly Dao and Dragon Vein were stolen by one person? And that's why all sorts of strange things have appeared?"

The monk Beifeng nodded slightly: "Indeed."

"Master, how do you know so much?"

"Passersby and merchants would often stop at the temple to offer incense and pray for peace, so I naturally heard some strange tales about the martial arts world."

Bai Miao couldn't discern how much truth and how much falsehood the monk was telling.

Just as the monk Beifeng said, Bai Miao has been under a lot of stress these past two days, but apart from the initial natural disaster, he has not encountered any real crisis.

The proposal to grant a fiefdom can be seen as an opportunity for both sides, not a danger.

“Please relax, benefactor. Although the temple is small, it is still a place to shelter from the wind and rain.”

Is this monk really a good person?

Bai Miao felt something was very strange. Everyone in Shenyuan Street seemed like a good person, but everyone in Qingqiu seemed like a bad person who wanted to harm Ji Shaoqing.

I feel like I'm going to get neurasthenia if this goes on for a long time.

About an hour later, Ji Shaoqing and the other two came out of the bathroom. Zhao Mengsheng looked radiant. Being able to take a hot bath was a luxury for anyone.

The monk Beifeng excused himself, saying he needed to go to the meditation hall for quiet contemplation.

"It's getting late, everyone should go to sleep early. We'll set off at dawn tomorrow."

"I will go back to my sedan chair to sleep."

Ji Shaoqing clearly did not want to sleep in the same hall with these eunuchs and palace maids, and insisted on returning to her sedan chair.

Bai Miao suppressed the urge to slap Ji Shaoqing and had the coachman stop all three carriages outside the hall. The night watchmen sat in the carriages so they could keep an eye on what was happening outside.

Congratulations on acquiring the skill: Aura Observation.

[Aura Observation LV1: You can see the aura of some people and things]

"!"

Bai Miao was so excited he almost jumped off the carriage.

The skill I drew today is so useful!

Bai Miao couldn't help but use his Qi Observation Technique to look at the distant plains.

Even though the distance was shrouded in darkness, Bai Miao could still see layers of red mist slowly rising over the plains.

In other words, there are some dangerous creatures lurking over there.

However, the skill of observing qi is obviously not without its price. This time, Bai Miao's mental strength dropped by 3 points in less than five seconds after using the skill.

After the acupuncture was discontinued, Bai Miao felt some soreness in the area between his eyebrows and the Jingming acupoint.

That way you can judge which people have ill intentions, right?

Bai Miao felt his nerves, which had been tense for two days, finally relax.

How can you guard against thieves for a thousand days?

Having mastered the art of observing qi, Bai Miao no longer needed to fear being targeted by others.

The premise is that the other party has no means to interfere with the Qi Observation Technique.

Even if he can't rely entirely on the ability to observe qi, Bai Miao has at least gained another effective self-defense skill.

Nothing happened that night.

"Did you rest well last night, benefactor?"

The monk Beifeng got up before dawn and escorted Bai Miao and the others out of the temple.

Bai Miao thought to himself that he had really misunderstood a good monk.

Although the sky over Qingqiu collapsed and the dragon vein was severed, the monks were still good.

"Thank you, Master Beifeng. I hope we can meet again someday."

"Amitabha……"

As the carriage drove away, Bai Miao curiously used his Qi-observation technique on Bei Feng.

Then, he witnessed a scene he would never forget.

At the same time, Bai Miao also realized that Chen Dalong's description of "golden light soaring into the sky and majestic appearance" might not be just a joke.

Instead, Chen Dalong actually saw those things.

It's just that Chen Dalong can't see it now.

At the top of the Buddhist temple, golden arms descend from the sky, intertwining to form the outline of a Buddha statue. In each arm's hand, a head bearing the marks of ordination is grasped, and the expression on each head is full of compassion.

And what about the monk Beifeng?

He was surrounded by thick, black mist, which made Bai Miao tremble just by looking at him from afar.

With just one glance, Bai Miao's mental strength was reduced by 5 points.

"Could it be that... in this world, learning the art of observing qi is actually a path to death?"

This thought suddenly flashed through Bai Miao's mind.

Just as Bai Miao turned off his Qi-observation technique and was about to withdraw his gaze, the Monk Beifeng smiled, raised his hand, and waved to Bai Miao from afar.

After traveling about thirty li, they finally saw a village. A man leading a water buffalo asked curiously, "Where did you come from?"

Bai Miao ignored him and instead plotted how to get a dog from the village to go with him.

"You didn't come from Nan'an Temple, did you?"

Bai Miao raised an eyebrow: "How is it there?"

"It's said that all the monks there died a few days ago, and some monsters ate their relics!"

Chapter Thirty-Three: Troublesome People

Bai Miao was already mentally prepared and wasn't too surprised to hear this, but everyone else, including the coachman, gasped.

"Fellow villager...is what you said true? We just stopped there to rest last night!"

Chen Dalong asked hesitantly.

The man chuckled and took a puff of his pipe: "Why would we lie to you? It's a good thing none of you practice Buddhism or have relics; that monster wouldn't even bother eating you!"

"So we spent a night with a man-eating monster!"

Lin Yu trembled like a leaf: "It's all because of Commander Bai's chaotic orders! Everyone else can live in the wilderness, but we can't? Now who knows if we've been tainted by anything unclean!"

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, the eunuchs and palace maids became uneasy and vigorously patted their entire bodies, hoping to drive away the evil spirits in this way.

Ji Shaoqing said lazily from inside the sedan chair: "There are not so many demons and monsters. I have the luck of the royal family by my side. Who would dare to approach me, ordinary demons?"

"Is your reaction indicative that you believe my royal family is in decline and that you intend to rebel?!"

"Don't dare!"

A group of people knelt down in unison.

Lin Yu stood frozen in place, only able to stammer, "I... I didn't mean that..."

Bai Miaozhen never expected that Ji Shaoqing would help him resolve this crisis of trust.

In fact, Bai Miao believed that the monk Beifeng was one of the victims. Even though he suffered at the hands of the demon, Nan'an Temple still protected the safety of passersby.

The incense stick that Ji Shaoqing lit might have played a crucial role as well.

However, the fact that Ji Shaoqing could say such a thing shows that she was indeed unaware that her family's dragon vein had been desecrated.

On the way, Bai Miao used his Qi-observation technique to look at Ji Shaoqing, but he couldn't see any purple aura on her at all.

In other words, the royal family's fortune has almost completely dissipated.

This also aligns with the background information provided at the beginning of the system.

"That's quite rare, someone close to the emperor. It's a pity I'm just a farmer. Does the emperor use a golden hoe when he farms?"

The old man, puffing contentedly on his cigarette, asked.

"Hey, do you have a dog? I'd like to buy one."

Bai Miao did not answer that question, but instead asked about buying the dog.

"The dogs have long been eaten! The village chief's daughter is getting married these days, you can go ask around the village."

Chen Dalong confirmed with the old man that the place was called Mozi Village, and said to Bai Miao, "Our direction is correct, and our speed is also quite fast. I estimate that we will reach Shangqiu City, the closest city to Da Shang, in about five more days."

“I suggest we travel another fifty li today. There’s a donkey village ahead where we can stay tonight.”

"Okay, let's go buy a dog first."

Bai Miao was determined to buy a dog that could be used for poison testing.

Upon arriving near the village, Bai Miao hesitated for a moment, but decided to use his Qi Observation Technique to take a look.

Let my mental energy be deducted; with the Abyss Howl effect, it won't go to zero no matter how much it's deducted.

Pink wisps of smoke floated in the sky above Mozi Village, and the sounds of gongs and drums could be heard from afar, creating a festive atmosphere.

Chen Dalong smiled and said, "Who knows, we might even get some wedding wine to drink."

"Don't drink and drive."

Bai Miao didn't care whether Chen Dalong understood or not, got out of the car and walked towards the village.

Buying a dog is something one person can do alone.

Tables of food and drink were set up in the village, and a temporary stage was set up where an opera troupe was singing at the top of their lungs. Bai Miao watched for a long time but still couldn't see the newlyweds, who were supposed to be the main characters of the wedding.

"Hey fellow villager, I'm just passing through and I'd like to buy a dog. Do you have any spare dogs?"

Bai Miao randomly asked someone at the banquet.