Volume 1: Wrath of the West Chapter 9: Bloody Illusion, Spirit Treasure Puppetry
"Could it be... an illusion?!"
While Xu Rui was shocked, an idea popped into his mind.
At this moment, the Xiangling token in his arms suddenly vibrated.
Shi Hu 's voice rang out from it.
"Those who have received the Xi Ling Black Order can come out now. Once you pass the test, you will be my Xi Ling's official disciples from now on."
Everyone looked at each other, and after taking a last look at the people lying unconscious on the ground, they turned and walked out of the mass grave.
Shi Hu greeted everyone with a smile on his face.
"Congratulations, everyone, you have passed our Xiling illusion test. From now on, you will be a member of my Xiling."
After hearing these words, no one, including Xu Rui, showed the slightest joy on their faces.
The previous illusion was too real.
They were still immersed in the brutal fight and couldn't extricate themselves.
Shi Hu could more or less understand their feelings. He waved his hand and several people from the Xiangling Gang came over holding silver dollars.
"The young captain has ordered that everyone who passes the test will be given a resettlement allowance of fifty silver dollars."
Seeing the cash, everyone finally smiled.
In an era when two silver dollars could meet the needs of a family of five for a month, fifty silver dollars was a huge sum of money.
"In addition, I have instructed the gang to prepare hot water, clean clothes, and accommodation for you in the city. You can take a hot bath and have a good sleep. Of course, the injured will also be treated by doctors."
As he spoke, his eyes swept over Xu Rui's injured leg.
"Thank you, Captain Shi."
High and low, sparse voices of thanks were heard.
Although they were badly beaten by the extremely realistic illusion, at least the reward was generous and most of the dissatisfaction in people's hearts was eliminated.
Shi Hu smiled, nodded, and waved his hand.
The surrounding black-clad gang members came up and led everyone away.
Someone also came to support Xu Rui.
After saying thank you, he walked down the mountain with the other party's support. He touched his arms with his right hand and found that the thing he got from Wang Qi's arms was still there. He couldn't help but feel relieved.
Shi Hu's voice came from afar.
"Someone, go inside and wake up everyone. Send them away."
"yes."
The disciples responded loudly and walked towards the mass grave with torches.
Shi Hu took out the "Xuan Gui Bagua Token" from his arms. For some reason, the originally heavy token became a lot lighter.
…
Xiangling Villa outside Xingcheng.
This is the headquarters of Xiang Province's bandit leader, Xiang Ling.
The current chief, Chen Yuntian, has been in charge of Xiangling for thirty years and has worked diligently. Under his leadership, Xiangling's strength has continued to expand, and now it has become a top power that dominates Sanxiang, radiates to several surrounding provinces, and has hundreds of thousands of disciples.
Even the warlords of the Republic of China who controlled Sanxiang did not dare to easily offend this "Half Sky" Chen Jiuye.
"Dad, Bai Wushuang and Ma Shirong have always been dissatisfied with my becoming the 'Young Master'. How could you agree to let them place their disciples in the Blood Hall? Isn't this just trying to seduce me?"
Chen Yulou said dissatisfiedly.
"I know that the Blood Hall is your hard work, and I don't want anyone to destroy it. But if you want the horses to run, you have to give them grass to eat first. If you don't agree to their conditions, why would the Tiger Hall, Leopard Hall, and other major branches select Blood Hall disciples for you?" Chen Yuntian said.
"But in this case, even if those people of ordinary backgrounds can pass the test, they will not be able to compete with the children of Bai Wushuang and Ma Shirong who have practiced martial arts since childhood. Wouldn't all the benefits fall into their hands? What's the point of me forming the Blood Hall?"
"Don't be discouraged yet. There are always talented people among tens of thousands of people. You can win them over when the time comes. I will also mobilize a batch of elixirs from the Xiling Treasury to support you. I will never let you be sidelined."
Chen Yulou was about to speak when he was interrupted by Chen Yuntian.
"The establishment of the Blood Hall is also a test for you. In this world, no matter what happens, it won't be smooth sailing. You must learn to overcome difficulties and do your best to complete things. Otherwise, how can I be assured of handing over such a huge Xiling to you in the future?"
Seeing the expectation in his father's eyes, Chen Yulou took a deep breath and bowed.
"Dad, I understand."
She smiled and patted his shoulder.
"Just go for it. Daddy is your biggest supporter."
"Thank you, Dad."
…
Xiling Xiangyin branch.
Since successfully passing the test, Xu Rui's life has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Not only did they have an independent yard, but they also had enough meat for three meals a day.
The clothes are no longer beggar's clothes. Although not gorgeous, they are decent.
A doctor also comes regularly to check and change the dressings on my leg injuries.
Shi Hu also arranged a maid to take care of his life.
"San Ya, go down and have a rest. I don't need you to serve me here."
The little girl, about eighteen or nineteen years old, thin and dark-skinned, respectfully left the room.
It was the first time she met a master who was so kind to her.
The door is closed.
Xu Rui picked up the crutch beside him and used it to return to the bedroom.
In order to avoid suspicion, he did not use the marrow cleansing point to heal his leg injury.
After checking the window to make sure that no one was following him, he pulled out a green floral bag from his arms.
After carefully unfolding it, a scroll was revealed.
It feels cool to the touch, like the skin of some animal.
The color is the kind of old yellow that has gone through the years, and it is obviously quite old.
Slowly unfold.
The seven-inch wide and four-foot long leather scroll was covered with tiny handwriting.
Although most of the characters are traditional Chinese, the handwriting is neat and easy to recognize.
The difficult thing is that when these words are put together, he is confused and doesn't know what they mean.
Some of the characters looked particularly complex, as if they were Taoist talismans, extremely mysterious and obscure.
Obviously, this is a technique written in secret language. Without a master to teach you, even if you get it, you won't understand what it says, let alone practice it.
"How could Wang Qi have such a precious thing?"
If he had not accidentally touched it and activated his golden finger when he took the token from the other party's arms, he would probably have missed out on this inheritance.
Slowly put your hand over the leather roll.
The virtual display screen appeared in front of me again.
"Should we refine the skills?"
After saying "yes" silently in your heart.
An invisible wave emanated from the body and quickly swept across the scroll.
Countless words on the light screen continued to combine, and soon a mysterious martial arts method appeared before him .
"Spiritual Treasure Puppetry Technique, fragment, eighth-grade upper grade (fifth-grade upper grade)."
Can't wait to see the following exercises.
Soon, waves of enlightenment came to his mind, and with the help of the golden finger, he quickly understood the method of cultivation.
"Pity."
I felt a pang of regret.
This "Spiritual Treasure Puppet Technique" is indeed profound and mysterious, but it is just a spell and not a fundamental method to practice Qi and increase power.
Unable to cultivate magical powers, the best he could do was to draw two yellow talismans, which were just the basics.
