Film & TV: Public Enemy of Justice

That morning.

That morning, after offering incense to the ancestral master, Uncle Nine [Lin Jiu] heard a knock on the gate of the mortuary. He was puzzled and asked his second disciple, Wen Cai, to open the gate.

"Is there something you need?" Wen Cai, a short man with a watermelon-shaped haircut and wearing coarse linen clothes, opened the door and asked with a puzzled look when he saw a handsome young man in a white robe standing in front of him.

Lin Yaoxie smiled slightly and said, "I'm looking for my martial uncle, Lin Jiu."

"You're looking for my master? My master is your uncle? Your uncle is my master? When did this happen? How come I didn't know?" Wen Cai, true to his goofy nature, kept rambling on and on, but he was genuinely surprised.

Lin Yaoxie smiled slightly and said nothing more. Although he was very impatient, he would not have wanted to meet the protagonist of the original work if it weren't for his master Mao Fang's instruction to come here half a year ago.

That's right, Lin Jiu is Uncle Jiu, the male protagonist of the original novel, a being with profound cultivation.

"Master, someone is looking for you. They say you're their senior uncle." Wen Cai finally realized he was being long-winded. He grinned at Lin Yaoxie and then called out to his Ninth Uncle behind him.

Upon hearing this, Uncle Nine was slightly taken aback. When did he gain a junior apprentice? Could it be...?

Thinking of this, Uncle Nine immediately stepped to the door, carefully examined Lin Yaoxie, and couldn't help but admire him as a truly elegant young man.

"Who is your master?" After scrutinizing Lin Yaoxie for a while, Uncle Nine finally asked.

Lin Yaoxie smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "My name is Lin Yaoxie. I am a nineteenth-generation disciple of Maoshan, and I studied under Mao Fang, an eighteenth-generation disciple of Maoshan. I greet my uncle here!"

"What? It really is Senior Brother's disciple?" Uncle Nine's eyes widened in disbelief, clearly astonished. Although he had a premonition, he really didn't expect that Senior Brother's disciple would come to see him.

Chapter Fifteen: The Talented Scholar Qiu Sheng [2/6]

Lin Yaoxie then showed the Maoshan Sect Leader Ring left behind by Mao Fang, but did not say that Mao Fang intended to give the ring to Uncle Nine; he only showed it to Uncle Nine as a token.

Upon seeing the ring, Uncle Nine immediately recognized that Lin Yaoxie was indeed the eldest brother's disciple, and then quickly let Lin Yaoxie in.

Then Lin Yaoxie took the initiative to tell Uncle Jiu about Mao Fang and his own affairs. Of course, he concealed the fact that he possessed many magical artifacts and Taoist arts, as well as the Hundred Ghost Banner and his trip to the inland. He only said that he had studied Taoist arts with Mao Fang for half a year, had a few magical artifacts, and that his master went to seek revenge on the Zombie King.

Lin Yaoxie had already prepared these words, so he spoke them very smoothly without any pauses, just like the truth. Of course, it was the truth, but something was hidden.

As for why Lin Yaoxie didn't give the sect leader's ring to Uncle Jiu, it's because the ring is a B-grade item, and Lin Yaoxie simply couldn't bear to hand it over.

The matter seemed to have come to an end, and Lin Yaoxie immediately prepared to leave, however...

“Nephew, since our eldest brother’s fate is currently unknown, why don’t you stay here with me for the time being? I will teach you everything I have learned.” Uncle Nine quietly wiped away a tear from the corner of his eye and looked up at Lin Yaoxie.

Uncle Nine secretly made up his mind. Now that his eldest brother was likely to pass away, he had to help his eldest brother's only disciple grow into a capable person and not let his eldest brother's mantle be lost forever!

However, Lin Yaoxie was dumbfounded. He had never thought of hanging out with Uncle Nine, even though Uncle Nine was indeed a good person and not the kind of hypocritical protagonist.

However, Lin Yaoxie thought about it again. The whole plot revolves around Uncle Nine. If he stayed here, it would indeed be convenient for him to make plans. Moreover, Uncle Nine had the Ghost Path, one of the three major Taoist lineages of Maoshan, which he had not yet learned. If he stayed, Uncle Nine would definitely teach him.

After much deliberation, Lin Yaoxie finally decided to stay. Firstly, the plot revolved around Uncle Nine, and secondly, he wanted to learn the Ghost Path, one of the three major lineages of Maoshan.

The way of ghosts is far more complex than just exorcism techniques. The way of ghosts in Maoshan is very diverse, including techniques such as "straw man spell" and "nine-character mantra".

Of the three major paths, the Ghost Path is the most powerful, encompassing almost everything, and even including formations!

So, what reason would Lin Yaoxie have to leave this place?

……

in the afternoon.

Lin Yaoxie, dressed in a white robe, wandered around the mortuary, accompanied by Wen Cai, a comedian who enthusiastically introduced things to him.

Wencai was very welcoming of Lin Yaoxie's arrival. There were too few people in the mortuary, and Qiusheng didn't live there but went back to his aunt's house. So most of the time it was just him and his master in the mortuary, which was so deserted. Of course, he hoped that new friends would come.

Therefore, Wen Cai enthusiastically introduced everything to Lin Yaoxie.

"Wencai, have you learned Taoist magic from your master?" Lin Yaoxie asked while looking around the mortuary.

This question had always intrigued Lin Yaoxie. In the movie, Wen Cai and Qiu Sheng only knew some basic knowledge and some simple Taoist techniques that even ordinary people could use, which made him genuinely curious.

"Sigh, don't even mention it, cultivating magical energy is just too difficult." Wen Cai scratched his head and said with some annoyance. He had been practicing for several years before he had cultivated even a trace of magical power. It was just too difficult.

As Wencai recounted his story, Lin Yaoxie suddenly realized that Wencai's aptitude was lacking, and it had taken him three or four years to cultivate even a trace of magical power. Therefore, Uncle Jiu had not placed any expectations on him and had only taught him some basic knowledge.

As for Qiu Sheng? His aptitude is not bad. He cultivated magic power in just half a year, but he is restless by nature and does not like meditation at all. Therefore, his current cultivation level has not yet reached the first level of Qi Refining, and he only knows some basic spells.

While Lin Yaoxie was trying to get information out of Wencai, the gate of the mortuary was pushed open, and a handsome young man walked in humming a tune. When he saw Wencai in the courtyard, he was about to greet him, but then he saw Lin Yaoxie.

"Wencai, who is this?" The young man walked over with a puzzled look at Lin Yaoxie and asked Wencai curiously.

Wen Cai didn't answer the question. Instead, he looked at the young man with great displeasure and said, "Where did you go yesterday? You lied to me and said you were cleaning the mortuary by yourself. You even got a good scolding from your master."

"Haha, um, Wencai, who is this handsome young man?" The young man laughed awkwardly upon hearing this, then quickly changed the subject.

"You're changing the subject again. This is my master's disciple, Lin Yaoxie. He'll be staying at our mortuary from today onwards. You should call him senior brother. His name is Lin Yaoxie," Wen Cai replied irritably.

This young man was Qiu Sheng, Uncle Jiu's eldest disciple.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Sheng looked at Lin Yaoxie with great curiosity. He had never heard of any senior uncle before, but he still said, "Hello, senior brother. My name is Qiu Sheng. I hope you will take good care of me in the future."

"Hehe, hello." Lin Yaoxie nodded with a smile, but his mind was filled with thoughts of that mission.

After chatting for a while, the three of them were called away by Uncle Nine.

Upon entering the inner hall of the mortuary, one can immediately see a large altar directly in front, upon which are placed many statues of gods and ancestral tablets.

After respectfully offering three incense sticks in prayer, Uncle Nine muttered something to himself.

quite a while.

Uncle Nine lit three incense sticks, bowed respectfully, and then said to Lin Yaoxie, "Nephew, these are the statues and ancestral tablets that our Maoshan has worshipped for thousands of years. Please come and pay your respects."

"Yes." Upon hearing this, Lin Yaoxie immediately stepped forward, lit three incense sticks, bowed respectfully three times, and placed the incense sticks in the burner.

This deity is not like the deities in Maofang's place. These shrine tablets and deities are all genuine consecrated objects, which are sacred objects worshipped by Maoshan throughout the ages, and not counterfeit products carved by Maofang himself.

Mao Fang didn't have a spatial ring. How could he have taken so many statues and shrine tablets with him when he betrayed Maoshan? The magical artifacts and Taoist techniques alone almost filled his pockets.

Chapter Sixteen: Drinking Foreign Tea [3/6]

After paying respects to the ancestors, Uncle Nine took out several Taoist manuals and handed them to Lin Yaoxie: "This is one of the spells of the Maoshan Ghost Path. After you've read it, give it back to me."

"Thank you, Uncle-Master." Although Lin Yaoxie was surprised that his Ninth Uncle had taught him magic so quickly, he still accepted the gift and thanked him.

Uncle Nine nodded and said nothing more. There was a reason why he taught Lin Yaoxie magic so quickly. He was shocked to find that Lin Yaoxie, who had only been cultivating for a year, was already at the second level of Qi Refining. Such talent was too monstrous, which made him cherish talent. Moreover, it was time to find a successor. Otherwise, if something happened to him and the Maoshan lineage was lost, he would die with regrets.

That's why Uncle Nine taught Lin Yaoxie the Ghost Path so quickly. Although he didn't initially intend to teach Lin Yaoxie the Ghost Path, since only the head of the Maoshan sect could learn the Ghost Path, the strongest lineage of Maoshan, now that he saw Lin Yaoxie's talent, he had the idea of ​​training Lin Yaoxie to be the head of the Maoshan sect. As for Wen Cai and Qiu Sheng? Their talents were too low, and they would probably only reach the third level of Qi Refining in their entire lives.

Lin Yaoxie was unaware of Uncle Nine's thoughts and happily accepted these Taoist techniques.

These three ghost-path techniques are introductory techniques of the ghost path. Although they are introductory techniques, they are two levels higher than the introductory techniques of the other two paths. At the very least, one must be at the second level of Qi Refining to cultivate them.

Divine Strike Technique, Puppet Technique, Five Thunder Spell

"Divine Strike Technique" is a technique that allows a ghost to possess a person, but instead of possessing the person themselves, the ghost possesses another person, making that person invulnerable to weapons and water, and thus able to fight for the practitioner.

"Puppetry" is an unclassifiable form of magic. This magic requires the creation of a talisman. If you want to harm someone, you can take something from that person—for example, a strand of their hair—wrapped in the talisman, and then swallow it yourself or have someone else swallow the talisman containing the hair. In this way, the actions of the person you are harming and the person who swallowed the talisman will be synchronized, even to the point of feeling each other's sensations.

As for the "Five Thunder Curse," it's easy to explain: it's about summoning five bolts of lightning from the sky to strike the enemy.

……

Several days passed in a row.

this day.

Uncle Nine summoned Lin Yaoxie and Wencai, seemingly to take them to drink foreign tea.

Walking down the street, Wencai suddenly asked, "Master, what is foreign tea like?"

Uncle Nine paused for a moment before saying, "Foreign tea is tea, and it's naturally meant to be drunk."

"Oh, I see." Wencai nodded, seemingly understanding.

Lin Yaoxie found himself speechless!

As they walked, Wencai's eyes darted around and he said, "Master, I think I'd better not go. I don't know how to drink foreign tea, and I don't want to embarrass you."

"Oh, then you should go back." Uncle Nine nodded in agreement. If this kid made a fool of himself, wouldn't he lose face?

Wen Cai was just speaking casually, but he never expected that his master would actually feel the same way. He opened his mouth but found that he couldn't say anything, so he could only turn around and leave dejectedly.

As Uncle Nine walked along, he thought to himself that he didn't know how to drink foreign tea either, so why not bring Wencai along and let him try it first? After all, it's better for Wencai to make a fool of himself than for him to make a fool of himself, isn't it?

Thinking this through, Uncle Nine immediately turned to Wen Cai, who was looking dejected, and said, "Wen Cai, you should go. Your master will take you to see what it's like. We'll just follow their example and drink the same way they do."

Lin Yaoxie helplessly rubbed his forehead and followed Uncle Jiu towards the Western restaurant in town.

The person who invited Uncle Jiu for tea this time was Ren Fa, the richest man in town and the wealthiest man in Luoying Town.

Because Ren Fa wanted to relocate his father, Old Master Ren's, grave, he specially asked Uncle Jiu to help hold the relocation ceremony. Naturally, the purpose of inviting Uncle Jiu for tea this time was to discuss the relocation with him.

Thinking of this, Lin Yaoxie's eyes flashed with a sharp light. The strongest zombie in the movie was Old Master Ren, and the second zombie was Old Master Ren Fa, who was bitten by Old Master Ren.

The story officially begins here!

……

Soon.

Lin Yaoxie followed Uncle Jiu and Wencai to a Western restaurant.

For this era, the decoration of this Western restaurant was extremely luxurious, but for Lin Yaoxie, it was very ordinary. The decoration of Western restaurants in later generations was truly extravagant.

As soon as I entered the Western restaurant, a waiter came over and asked, "Welcome! Do you have a reservation?"

"What? Didn't Ren Fa make a reservation for us?" Wen Cai shouted loudly, causing many people to turn around and look at them.

Uncle Nine glanced at Wen Cai, then shook his head and sighed helplessly.

When the waiter heard that the three people in front of him were invited by Master Ren, he suddenly realized and said, "So you are Master Ren's guests. Please follow me."

Then Lin Yaoxie and his two companions followed the waiter inside until they reached the deepest and most secluded corner, where an old man in a silk robe stood up to greet them.

"Uncle Jiu!" Ren Fa greeted him with a smile.

Uncle Nine smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Greetings, Master Ren."

Chapter Seventeen: The Rich, Handsome, and the Poor Guy [4/6]

"Sit down." Ren Fa very politely pulled out a chair for Uncle Jiu. For a shrewd businessman like him, it was very wise to befriend a cultivator like Uncle Jiu who possessed great abilities.

Uncle Jiu didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly.