Gou Zai Yao Wu Simulated Immortal

Li Qian picked up the teacup, blew on the foam, and asked, "Oh? Which one?"

"If it's too tricky or obscure, I might not be able to draw it."

Wen Qianji shifted his position on the edge of the table, looking rather embarrassed.

"It's not that I'm asking you to touch any lost ancient talismans, but the current situation makes people feel uncertain."

"As you can see, Fellow Daoist Li, I've had someone splash me with dirty water."

"When the green-backed alligator corpse was delivered to me, its demon gall had already been switched, and I was falsely accused of dismantling the demon corpse without permission."

"If I stand up to defend myself, it will only make things worse."

"If I don't defend myself, the blame will be firmly placed on my head."

The sounds emanating from the insect's abdomen grew increasingly faint.

"The person who made the move, having gone to such lengths, must not be after nothing more than a demon's courage."

"What I'm afraid of isn't those few brutes outside who suffered losses, but the hand that hasn't shown itself yet. That's what I'm worried about."

Li Qian hummed in agreement and rubbed the rim of the cup.

"So you need a life-saving talisman?"

Wen Qianji nodded quickly, "That's right."

"I want a talisman that conceals and hides one's vital energy. When used in yin places, it can suppress the life force of people and prevent ghosts from sensing it."

"I need another type of talisman that locks the breath and seals the orifices. If I were to fall into a deep pool or dark river, I could at least hold out for a while."

"Another protective item is needed to prevent those dirty things that silently sneak into your internal organs."

"Does Fellow Daoist Li have any recommendations?"

A strange light flashed across Li Qian's eyes.

This person claims to be protecting lives.

What they wanted was not the usual protective charm.

It's more like they're trying to create something evil.

Although he felt something was strange, he didn't really care what others were thinking.

He wouldn't bother worrying about anyone else unless it involved him personally.

He slowly placed the teacup back on the table.

"If you have hidden energy, I can draw you a set of concealment talismans."

"The one that holds your breath is the breath-locking talisman."

"For protection... I have a set of Xuanjia Purification Talismans, all of which are top-grade talismans."

The insect puppet's eyes lit up when it heard this.

"Okay, okay, okay, that's enough."

Li Qian raised his eyes, then suddenly changed his tone, "I can draw these talismans for you."

Wen Qianji hurriedly said, "The price is negotiable, as long as Fellow Daoist Li names his price..."

Li Qian waved his hand, interrupting him, "No need to calculate the money."

Wen Qianji was taken aback.

Li Qian looked at him and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"I also have something I need your help to accomplish, and I may need to pay you spirit stones in return."

Wen Qianji stopped rubbing his two insect arms, then suddenly remembered something and raised his voice.

"Could it be...?"

"Has Fellow Daoist Li already obtained that lump of dragon meat?"

Li Qian had signed a soul contract with him, so he wasn't worried about the matter being leaked.

He nodded.

"Got it."

Wen Qianji jumped suddenly, almost falling off the edge of the table, but quickly regained his balance, his voice full of surprise.

"So fast?"

"Fellow Daoist Li is truly a capable person!"

Li Qian smiled, not going into the details of the danger, and simply said, "You were lucky, and quick enough."

Wen Qianji clicked his tongue repeatedly, "Incredible, incredible."

"With its bones and flesh intact, it's more than just a source of demonic material..."

His eyes shone brightly, like someone who had been starving for months suddenly seeing a table full of steaming meat.

"Fellow Daoist Li, if you really intend to touch this dragon corpse..."

"I dare not boast about anything else, but when it comes to refining demon corpses into puppets, no one in Baixifang is more knowledgeable than me."

"only……"

Upon hearing this, Li Qian looked up at the insect puppet.

"But? Fellow Daoist Wen, I know you've always wanted to refine a second-tier demon corpse. Now that the opportunity is right in front of you, are you suddenly hesitant?"

After a moment, the insect-like creature forced itself to speak: "It is true that I have always wanted to refine a second-tier demon corpse."

"But... I don't have enough spirit stones to compensate you."

"This dragon's bones and flesh are really going to be ruined by the refining..."

After listening, Li Qian tapped his fingers on the table, carefully weighing the gains and losses.

"That's fine."

"If it really doesn't work, you can compile all your experience and knowledge of puppet making over the years into a book for me. That way, it won't be a waste of your time."

Upon hearing this, Wen Qianji immediately fell silent.

The insect's feet tapped the stone surface softly, clearly indicating that it was rapidly calculating in its mind.

After a long pause, he gritted his teeth, as if he had made a decision.

"become."

"Since Fellow Daoist Li has put it this way, if I were to back down now, I would truly be looked down upon."

"I'll take this job."

He paused again at this point.

The initial burst of reckless enthusiasm was quickly tempered by reason.

"However, I fear that I alone am not capable of supporting this dragon corpse."

Li Qian's smile faded slightly as he looked at him and said:

"What do you mean?"

Wen Qianji honestly replied, "The dragon corpse is different from ordinary demon corpses."

"The one in your hand is nearing the threshold of the second tier. The fact that you can still sense each other after being separated for so long shows that your original vitality is far from exhausted."

"If you force the stitches, what wakes up may not be an obedient puppet, but rather a monster that has been resurrected in another's body."

Li Qian frowned slightly upon hearing this, but he already understood why Wen Qianji was worried.

"You mean, we also need to bring Lu Chenchuan in."

Wen Qianji nodded vigorously, "Exactly."

"I'm in charge of refining life force, he's in charge of suppressing demon corpses."

Li Qian hummed in agreement and then asked:

Where is your true form now?

Wen Qianji's insect puppet froze for a moment, then let out two dry laughs.

Li Qian raised an eyebrow slightly. "What, you won't tell me?"

"It's not that I'm unwilling, but at this critical juncture, it's inconvenient for me to reveal my true form. If that person in the shadows were to follow the trail..."

Li Qian waved his hand, cutting him off from what he was about to say.

"Fellow Daoist Wen, this is rather pointless."

"You want to refine my dragon bones and flesh, yet you only offer me an insect puppet to talk to."

"This deal is far too biased."

Wen Qianji was speechless for a moment, while the insect puppet gritted its teeth, struggling fiercely inside.

After a long while, he let out a long sigh.

"Fine."

"Fellow Daoist Li is right. If I, Wen, were to remain hidden behind my shell in such a matter, I would truly be deceiving people."

Li Qian stared at him and added, "We still need to sign the subsequent soul contract."

The insect puppet nodded, "As long as Fellow Daoist Li is willing to entrust this matter to me, I, Wen, will certainly not go back on my word."

"When and where?"

Wen Qianji pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Three days later, in the desolate courtyard behind the old mill in the north of the town."

"That place is usually deserted, and it's surrounded by dilapidated walls. I can use puppets and insect arrays to scout ahead, making it less likely for anyone to spot me."

Li Qian thought it over and felt it was a reasonable plan, so he agreed.

Seeing that the matter was settled, the insect puppet's voice became a little lighter: "What about Lu Chenchuan...?"

"I'm going to find him."

Wen Qianji was overjoyed upon hearing this.

Li Qian stood up and brushed his sleeves.

"Let's discuss the rest in three days."

"no problem!"