From the beginning of this turbid world, the Taoist priest descended the mountain.

(This mere man-made evil spirit has very little turbid energy about it. Your restless mind curses you, this is truly a losing proposition.)

Lin Ye frowned. The thing in front of him should logically be a malevolent spirit, otherwise it wouldn't have turned into a cloud of turbid air after he smashed it.

Ghost singers are actors who specialize in performing ghost plays; they belong to the underworld and are not evil spirits at all.

This thing in front of me is not a ghost singer at all!

Rather, it is a technique employed by the Ghost Singer.

Thinking of this, Lin Ye shouted directly into the mortuary, "Master, what exactly is this thing?"

"That's the 'Ghostly Scout' costume from the Ghostly Singer's school. It was supposed to be a costume, but it's obvious that Ji Qian tampered with it; it looks sinister."

To be fair, Ji Qian was quite capable; many of his methods and techniques were much more effective after he improved them.

However, his methods had nothing to do with talent; they were purely achieved by risking human lives.

Lin Ye nodded, but his master's gaze did not leave him; he had not seen his master's gaze so warm in a long time.

After a long while, Lin Zheng spoke up: "Second brother, come in. Your master has something to tell you."

"Yes."

The moment Lin Ye followed Lin Zheng across the threshold of the mortuary, he lost his footing and fell into a strange space.

This is a room containing many memorial tablets of the lineage successors of the Xuan Guang Cave. At the top is the ancestor Lu Xiujing, and below them are the successors of each generation.

Lin Zheng followed him in, his gaze lingering on the memorial tablets. After a long while, he knelt down.

Seeing this, Lin Ye, though unaware of the reason, quickly knelt down as well.

"Disciple Lin Zheng, today I bring my son Lin Ye to pay my respects to all the patriarchs. The world is in turmoil, with ghosts and demons roaming freely. We cultivators, when we enter the world to cultivate ourselves, should cultivate our character, our nature, and our virtue. But today, I cannot bear to see this any longer. The Huang family father and son are rich but heartless. They disrespect the heavens and allow demons to wreak havoc on this land. They do not cultivate virtue and commit countless heinous acts. I beg to rid the people of Goose City of this scourge."

Listening to his master's words, Lin Ye raised his head slightly.

He secretly watched his master, whom he had come to regard as family since his transmigration. It was precisely because of this that Lin Ye understood him even better.

This must be the inner vision of the master.

The inner vision in Master's heart is the former Shangqing Maoshan Xuanguang Cave, the place where Master grew up and the place where all his karmic and spiritual practices began in the first half of his life.

Lin Zheng always said he wouldn't pass on his true skills to the original owner, firstly because he felt the original owner's temperament was unstable, and secondly because he was afraid that after the original owner cultivated the skills, he would become obsessed with family feuds, forget his true nature, and go down the same path as his senior brother.

But Master, weren't you also trapped?

They are trapped by the past, by the strict rules and regulations of Taoism.

How can you subdue demons without removing the shackles?

Lin Ye looked at his master's back, feeling a mixture of sympathy and heartache.

Lin Zheng, naturally unaware of the gazes of his disciple behind him, continued, "Today, in order to protect the life of my disciple Lin Ye, I beg the patriarchs to allow me to pass on the 'Mysterious Light Secret Method' to Lin Ye."

As soon as he finished speaking, a wisp of green smoke rose from the inner world, and Lin Ye heard a sentence in the darkness.

"You are permitted to transmit the Dharma."

Lin Zheng's face immediately lit up with joy, and he kowtowed before the memorial tablet, saying, "This disciple will humbly obey the decree!"

After saying that, he turned to Lin Ye and said, "Lin Ye, today I will impart to you the true abilities of our lineage within this inner realm. You must remember not to reveal or show off in front of ordinary people."

Their lineage of magic and talismans originated from the Three Sovereigns Scripture and the Earth Scripture. Lin Ye would sometimes join his senior brother in evening prayers, but aside from memorizing the scriptures, he gained nothing.

After Lin Zheng finished speaking, he extended his right hand and pointed his index finger directly at Lin Ye's forehead.

"The spirit gate is opened, the earth wind and the horse meet, the gates of hell open!"

In an instant, the scriptures about the Earth Emperor Scripture engraved in Lin Ye's mind came to life, and the lines of scripture transformed into living talismans.

The Dao talismans that had been floating in Lin Ye's mind instantly appeared in Lin Zheng's inner vision. The scarlet Dao marks resembled twisted blood vessels, with golden blood flowing inside.

"The universe is a natural order, and people only know that the Way of Heaven is the order in which the world operates. But this order needs supporters. The spiritual energy of mountains and rivers, and the souls of the living, are the foundation for supporting the order of the Way of Heaven. In turn, the order of the Way of Heaven provides protection for those who support it. When people die, they become souls. These souls enter Fengdu, cross the River of Oblivion to cleanse themselves of their karma in this life, and are reborn as people in the next life to continue supporting the Way of Heaven."

Lin Ye felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this, and after a long pause, he finally said, "Then aren't we just the laborers of Heaven's Way?"

"This has always been the case throughout history. Otherwise, why would the patriarchs have worked so hard to cultivate themselves, trying to accumulate merit and ascend to immortality? They simply didn't want to suffer this hardship."

Lin Zheng didn't think there was anything wrong with what his disciple said, and simply patiently explained it to him.

He turned to look at the forestry department, one eye filled with expectation, the other with pity.

Each pair of eyes is different.

He hoped that his apprentice could live a peaceful life as an ordinary person who knew nothing.

Ignorance is true freedom.

He also hoped that Lin Ye, as his disciple, could work with Lin Hao to carry on the lineage and return to Shangqing Maoshan.

He became even more conflicted after he demonstrated his talent in forestry.

After a long while, he conjured a talisman from thin air and placed it in Lin Ye's hand. He then said, "This is a talisman for attracting evil spirits. Inside is also a technique from our lineage, the Five Ghosts Knocking on the Door Technique."

He knew about the Five Ghosts Knocking on the Door technique from his previous life, given his background in forestry and folklore. But what exactly was this Five Ghosts Knocking on the Door technique? He had no idea.

"The so-called Five Ghosts Knocking on the Door is to use the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) and your own body as the foundation of the spell to cast spells on the outside world. If you use this spell well, at least you won't have to worry about the Tan'er Sect anymore."

After Lin Zheng finished speaking, he saw Lin Ye sitting cross-legged on the ground, beginning to meditate.

Seeing this, he smiled and shook his head. This method, which came from the Earthly Sovereign Scripture, was not so easy to comprehend. The folk Five Ghosts Transporting Technique was merely an extension of it.

He only left a "root talisman" for forestry; the specific practice depends on the individual.

Meanwhile, a brand new talisman lit up in Lin Ye's mind. The previously indistinct scriptures began to resonate with the Daoist texts, taking on a concrete form in Lin Ye's heart.

Another brand new talisman, along with the magic behind it, became firmly established in Lin Ye's mind and was mastered by him.

(You learned a genuine spell, the Five Ghosts Knocking on the Barrier, from the disillusioned Taoist priest. You burst into laughter as Taoist essence entered your body. This is actually one of the few spells that hasn't been tampered with by the Celestial Master Taoist Master. Your divine sense +5!)

Lin Ye froze on the spot, stunned. This thing was amazing! +5 to Divine Sense! He'd never encountered such a generous reward in his life!

Ultimately, the skills you have at home are the best.

A moment of joy filled the forestry worker's heart.