Journey to the West Creation Technique

Although Lu Chengjun had a rough plan for Amiya's cultivation path, he still needed to consult an expert for specific details.

Master Liu Yunsheng, who has made significant achievements in the study of spiritual magic, will surely be able to provide him with profound guidance.

The next day.

Lu Chengjun, carrying a box of fine tea and accompanied by his tabby cat, paid a visit to Liu Yunsheng.

This was their second visit, and they were somewhat familiar with each other. The two sat down in the garden.

"Master Liu, please have some tea." Lu Chengjun offered the tea with both hands as a sign of respect.

Liu Yunsheng raised his eyes, his gaze falling on the tabby cat, a hint of intriguing amusement in his eyes.

He stroked his graying beard and spoke first, jokingly asking, "Did you sleep with this kitten last night?"

"Exactly." Lu Chengjun nodded shyly: "It was all thanks to Master Liu that I was able to enter the spirit cat's dream."

"The effects of this Yin-Yang Dream Entry Technique vary from person to person. Some people may only share a night together, while others may achieve a deep connection through it," Liu Yunsheng said again.

"No wonder..." Lu Chengjun's face showed a hint of realization.

After using the Yin-Yang Dream Talisman last night, a new bridge of understanding was built between Lu Chengjun and Amiya.

No wonder the Yin-Yang Dream Talisman can only be used on the closest person...

Liu Yunsheng's eyes flashed, his curiosity deepening: "Tell me, what's it like to share a pillow and dream with a spirit cat? Do you perhaps patrol the house together at night to catch mice?"

Lu Chengjun gave an awkward smile, not continuing the joke. He composed himself and asked solemnly, "May I ask Master Liu, how can an ordinary mortal's soul guard against a Foundation Establishment cultivator's attempt to possess them?"

"Pfft—cough cough cough!"

Liu Yun choked on a mouthful of tea, then coughed repeatedly, his face visibly turning red.

He flung the tea out of his cup, glaring at Lu Chengjun with a mixture of anger and irritation: "You brat! This is outrageous! What do you mean by asking this?!"

Lu Chengjun: What!?

Liu Yunsheng stood up and slammed the empty teacup heavily onto the table: "Although I am nearing the end of my life, I have always acted with integrity and would never commit such a despicable act as possession of another's body!"

Upon seeing this, Lu Chengjun quickly waved his hand, saying, "This junior would never have meant that."

Liu Yun, furious, puffed out his beard and glared, "I have nothing to say to you! Get out of here now!"

Lu Chengjun: "..."

……

Left with no other choice, Lu Chengjun had to leave Liu Yunsheng's courtyard with the tabby cat in his arms.

"Meow..." A cat meowed, and then Amiya's voice rang in her heart: That old thing is clearly guilty, he must have been plotting to possess someone else's body for a long time!

Lu Chengjun's thoughts stirred slightly, and he replied in his mind: Don't make wild guesses, it's just a misunderstanding.

Amiya: So what should we do now?

Lu Chengjun pondered for a moment: Go find my master. He is also at the Qi Refining stage, so he won't think too much about it.

Since using the Yin-Yang Dream Talisman, the two have gained the ability to communicate internally.

It feels natural to use, as if it were something you were born with.

A moment later, Lu Chengjun knocked on Cai Yiheng's courtyard gate.

Push open the courtyard gate.

Cai Yiheng, with a gentle expression, raised his hand to greet him: "Chengjun is here, come quickly... try the fine wine I brewed."

The two sat down in the garden.

Cai Yiheng personally poured himself a glass of his homemade fruit wine. The wine was clear and refreshing, with a rich aroma wafting through the air.

Lu Chengjun raised his glass and took a small sip: "Good wine."

Lu Chengjun was full of anticipation, hoping to get a few more comments.

Unfortunately, his apprentice was a man of few words.

Just those two words.

Not a good drinking buddy!

Cai Yiheng felt slightly disappointed.

Seeing that the conversation had run out of things to say, Lu Chengjun took the initiative to speak: "Master, there is something I don't understand and would like to ask you about."

"Speak..." Cai Yiheng picked up his wine glass and poured himself a drink.

Lu Chengjun slowly spoke: "May I ask how a mortal can resist the possession of a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Yiheng paused slightly in the hand holding the wine glass.

The relaxed atmosphere in the courtyard instantly froze.

Cai Yiheng remained silent for a long time, then looked sharply at Lu Chengjun: "Is someone trying to take over your body?"

"No." Lu Chengjun shook his head.

"No? Then why did you suddenly ask this question?" Cai Yiheng pressed on, his eyes growing increasingly serious.

"I was worried that the Ghost-Faced Yaksha would have nowhere to go and would try to escape by possessing another's body," Lu Chengjun explained.

Cai Yiheng was slightly taken aback, then nodded in agreement, saying, "It's truly commendable that you could consider this aspect. Possessing a mortal's body could indeed allow that yaksha to escape."

"However... the Demon-Suppressing Tower is heavily guarded, how could it possibly allow a mortal to be alone with it?"

"What if it's at night?" Lu Chengjun pressed.

"At night?" Cai Yiheng sneered, "Do you think there's no one to keep watch at night for a ferocious creature like the Ghost-Faced Yaksha?"

"Could the person on night watch be possessed?" Lu Chengjun pressed.

Cai Yiheng rolled his eyes at him: "The cultivators guarding the tower at night are at least at the ninth level of Qi Refining. How can we steal it?"

Nine levels of Qi Refining?

There are only a handful of Nanming Guardians at the ninth level of Qi Refining, so Lu Chengjun boldly guessed, "Could it be that Master is also among those guarding the tower?"

Cai Yiheng nodded slowly: "It just so happens to be my turn to be on duty tonight."

A glint flashed in Lu Chengjun's eyes. As the saying goes, there's no time like the present, perhaps this is fate: "Master, why don't you take me with you to guard the tower tonight?"

Cai Yiheng, being a seasoned veteran, immediately asked warily, "What are you up to, kid?"

Lu Chengjun didn't hide anything and started plotting: "I want to lure the Yaksha into possessing my body, and then, while it's possessing me, I'll take away all its evil power."

"You! You're insane! You're crazy!" Cai Yiheng shouted angrily, "How could you think of such a method to improve your cultivation? You're even more wicked than evil cultivators! Besides... you're only at the Qi Refining stage, your soul is weak. If you face a Foundation Establishment Yaksha, a battle of souls will shatter you instantly, and you'll never be reincarnated!"

"I never said I would use myself as bait."

This turn of events caught Cai Yiheng off guard, causing his initial excitement to be wasted.

Cai Yiheng sat down again, frowning as he asked, "So, who do you plan to use as bait?"

Lu Chengjun picked up the tabby cat at his feet.

It goes without saying: using cats as bait.

Cai Yiheng stood there dumbfounded for a good ten breaths before he finally spoke incredulously, "You want a Foundation Establishment evil spirit to possess a mortal cat?"

"Um."

"Heh...wishful thinking!"

"If you can escape by possessing a spirit cat, why not?" Lu Chengjun asked, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Cai Yiheng looked at Lu Chengjun with a serious expression and said, "Possession is an extremely complex and dangerous technique! Even powerful cultivators at the Golden Core or Nascent Soul stages need a long period of preparation, and the selection of the body to be possessed is extremely rigorous. A slight mistake can lead to a disconnect between spirit and body, rendering one practically a cripple!"

"I see..." Lu Chengjun's face was full of learning.

"Don't get your hopes up, kid! Even if that demon-faced yaksha is imprisoned, he won't possess a cat."

"It had no way to survive, so it had to possess another body," Lu Chengjun said with certainty.

"Then why doesn't it possess a mosquito?" Cai Yiheng mocked.

"What if it thinks a cat is suitable?" Lu Chengjun pressed on with his words.

Cai Yiheng narrowed his eyes as he looked at his disciple, and after a long silence, he said, "Since you are not giving up, bring this cat with you tonight to the Demon Suppression Tower and see for yourself how ridiculous your idea is."

Lu Chengjun lowered his voice and leaned closer to plot: "At that time, you and I will hide first, and when the Ghost-Faced Yaksha is halfway through the possession, we will suddenly strike and launch an attack..."

"Hmph! You're dreaming." Although Cai Yiheng still mocked and scolded him, he had already weighed the pros and cons in his heart.

There are only two possible outcomes to this matter.

The first type is that the demon-faced yaksha looks down on ordinary cats and will not possess them.

Then he can properly ridicule this disciple's wild ideas.

The second possibility is that the demon-faced yaksha took a risk and actually chose the tabby cat as the vessel for possession.

If that's the case, even better!

During the possession process, the Oni-Faced Yaksha's true nature is at its weakest. If we seize the opportunity to interrupt, we can surely cripple him!

A cold glint flashed in Cai Yiheng's eyes; he had long harbored resentment!

The Southern Underworld Guard actually treated the Ghost-Faced Yaksha as a tourist attraction, charging admission fees and allowing the Foundation Establishment evil spirit to prolong its life, completely ignoring the deadly threat.

He had long wanted to severely weaken this evil spirit.

We should take this opportunity to completely eliminate any potential threats and prevent future problems!