Gou Zai Yao Wu Simulated Immortal

"You narrowed your eyes and saw Gongsun You take out a thin roll of contract paper from his sleeve and spread it out on the table."

"Since you want to join my Path of the Talismanic Ghosts, you need to establish a contract. Sign this, and you'll be one of us from now on."

"You take half a step forward, look down, and see that it is a soul contract."

"It uses saltpeter to make leather, and the talismanic lines on the leather are like blood vessels."

"Once this item is signed, a binding force will inevitably be placed upon one's soul."

"The contents of the contract are written very clearly."

"The dealings between Fu Gui Dao and Qing Yu Liu Shi must not be disclosed."

"Not a single word shall be divulged about the layout of the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm or the methods for breaking the restrictions. Anyone who violates this rule will have their soul contract burned away, their soul torn apart, and die instantly."

"If you keep reading, all the doubts you had before will suddenly become clear."

"I see."

"The reason why Fu Gui Dao is guaranteed to enter the Thunder Swamp Mountain Secret Realm is because he took on a job from the Wu family's enemy."

"The Qingyu Liu family is unwilling to see the Zilan Wu family advance further by taking advantage of the Thunder Swamp Mountain, so they naturally want to fight the Wu family in the secret realm competition."

"The Fu Gui Dao is skilled at breaking through magic arrays and restrictions, so it would be perfect for them to join forces."

"By opening up the secret realm's restrictions, allowing independent cultivators to deplete the Wu family's power, the Liu family can then reap the benefits."

"Your mind races as you gaze silently at the soul contract, saying nothing."

Seeing his silence, the Taoist priest smiled and said, "What? You're unwilling?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the gazes around him turned hostile.

The meaning is self-evident.

Your choice is:

"First, I'll overturn the table, draw my knife, and end it quickly, living up to my youthful ideals."

"Second, I bid farewell and leave, lest the fire at the Liu family's residence cause collateral damage."

"Third, sign a soul contract, endure and wait for the right opportunity to act."

"Fourth, bow your head and beg for mercy, ask for leniency, and be allowed to leave the Path of the Talisman Ghost."

……

Using the letter from Lü Liang to infiltrate the Fu Gui Dao, Li Qian only had two things in mind from beginning to end.

Firstly, it avoids the predicament of not even being able to reach the edge of the secret realm.

Secondly, according to Lü Liang, the Fu Gui Dao (a branch of Taoism) has a side branch of soul-soul cultivation techniques.

Regardless of whether it is the "Book of Eating Demons and Ghosts".

The methods for breaking restrictions and controlling evil spirits, as well as the methods for binding souls and controlling the body, hidden within the sect, are excellent nourishment for advancing my current cultivation techniques.

The most important thing to watch out for is their method of controlling souls and bodies, but Lü Liang doesn't know what it means.

As for the soul contract...

Now that we're in the game, there's no need for pretense.

I still have to endure the hardship of simulating myself.

……

Your choice is: Three.

"You raised your head and looked at the Dao Master who always had a gentle smile, and suddenly you smiled too."

"Since you are willing to take me in, I will gladly comply."

Upon hearing this, Gongsun You's gaze lingered on your face for a moment, but his smile remained unchanged, showing no emotion whatsoever.

"Be pragmatic."

With a flick of his sleeve, he pushed the soul contract forward by half a foot.

"You raised your hand and forced out a drop of blood, which fell to the end."

"The moment the blood droplet touched the surface of the spirit salt leather, the crimson runes slithered like living snakes, instantly covering the entire leather."

"A wisp of light, following your fingertips, silently disappears into your palm."

You only felt a slight chill in your mind.

"A moment later, the talismanic light faded, and the soul contract returned to silence."

Gongsun You tucked the contract into his sleeve. "From this day forward, you are a member of my Fu Gui Dao sect."

"Having said that, he pulled a thin book from beside his desk and casually tossed it in front of you."

"The booklet was no thicker than the palm of your hand, with a dark, worn cover and frayed corners, clearly indicating that it had been around for quite some time."

"The cover bears the words 'Breaking the Forbidden Chapter'."

"You should take it immediately."

"Gongsun You looked at you, his expression as gentle as ever."

"Don't rush, this is only the first volume of the Ghostly Talisman Book."

"My Gui Dao sect has been entrusted by the Liu family. My purpose in coming to Lei Ze Mountain is solely to do one thing: break the seal, break the seal, and break the seal again."

He held up two fingers and tapped them on the table.

"There is a protective array outside the Lei Ze Mountain secret area, and there are layers of restrictions inside."

"If the Liu family wants to take action against the Wu family, they need someone to pry open this tortoise shell for them."

"And this is precisely what we excel at."

"Everyone in the sect must contribute to this plan."

"Your task is to each be responsible for a portion of the runes and spirit-sealing nodes."

Finally, I will assemble the entire second-tier barrier-breaking talisman.

"If this succeeds..."

His gaze swept over everyone in the hall, and his smile deepened.

"The complete 'Book of Demon-Slaying Talismans and Ghostly Decrees' will naturally be given to you."

You thought to yourself, "This old bastard is just as shrewd as Lü Liang said."

"The complete technique is like the radish hanging in front of the donkey—desirable but unattainable."

"However, having obtained this first half of the book is already a real benefit for you."

"Gongsun You didn't care what you were thinking, he just raised his hand."

"A tall, thin Taoist priest standing to the side of the hall immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands, and accepted the order."

"Take him to Hospital C7."

"From today onwards, I will join the outer disciples in dismantling the talismans and studying the restrictions. I want to see results in seven days."

The tall, thin Taoist priest responded and gestured for you to follow.

"You put the book on breaking the taboo into your sleeve, bowed your head in respect, and followed him out of the main hall."

"Upon exiting the hall, the pale white talisman lamps swayed precariously, casting extremely long shadows on the ground."

"You walked through winding corridors and around several small courtyards, finally stopping in a secluded corner."

"The courtyard there wasn't big, with old blue bricks and tiles, and a withered bamboo sticking out from the wall at the entrance."

"There was only one main house in the courtyard, with a small stone courtyard outside."

"Placed in this talismanic path filled with ghost lanterns and talismans, it's like a little birdcage specially made for newlyweds."

"The tall, thin Taoist priest tossed you a wooden plaque in a flat tone."

"Center C7, from today onwards, will be your residence."

"The rules of the sect are clearly stated in the book."

"Don't wander off aimlessly."

"He didn't wait for your reply, and left as soon as he finished speaking. His footsteps were silent, and he disappeared into the depths of the corridor in no time."

"You stood alone in front of the courtyard gate, your fingertips tracing the wooden plaque, then you looked down at the book on breaking the taboo, a glint of light flashing in your eyes."

……

Li Qian pulled his mind back from the jade slip. He had been so focused on planning that he hadn't thought about many details.

Now that I've calmed down, I realize that people who practice the talismanic arts always give off a strange feeling.

They all lacked the vitality of living people.

Gongsun You flicked his sleeve, and the crowd appeared.

With just one sentence from Gongsun You, everyone left.

The cultivators in the corridor also came and went, but their eyes seemed to have little thought of their own.

Although he had also signed a soul contract, judging from these circumstances, the contract was mostly just a shackle on the surface.

However, given his current level of cultivation and knowledge, if he were to forcefully delve deeper, he might end up getting himself into trouble before even figuring out the details.

We need to wait for the right opportunity.

There are also the Qingyu Liu family and the Zilan Wu family.

Both are Foundation Establishment Immortals.

Although he had never seen a Foundation Establishment cultivator make a move, he was not entirely ignorant of the methods of such a person.