Chapter 50
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Chapter 50: The Counterattack of the Jade Symbol Sect
Luo Chongba looked at the hurried figure leaving and happily punched his fist.
“Big Brother, are you going to be a monk?” Several younger brothers exchanged glances, unsure of what to think. If their big brother became a monk, then who would be the leader?
“Hehe, didn’t I hear the master say? My worldly ties aren’t over, so it’s just fine for me to be a lay disciple and cultivate,” Luo Chongba praised. “He truly is a great virtuous monk, quietly nurturing others! I never thought about becoming a monk, but looking at the master’s dignified presence, I really do feel some longing.”
His younger brothers stared blankly, feeling that their big brother was quite profound. Did he want to be a monk or not?
One clever younger brother asked, “Big Brother, that monk just said he would give you pills to strengthen your body, and then he turned around and ran away.”
“Fool! Can’t you see? The master must have had an urgent matter, definitely related to the token that rose into the sky,” Luo Chongba said, pretending to be wise as he stroked his chin. “Besides, running away from a monk doesn’t mean he can escape the temple. Just ask around, and we’ll know where the master is. Let’s take the cow cart tomorrow morning.”
“Token? What token?” The younger brothers exchanged confused looks, all unsure of what their big brother was talking about.
Luo Chongba suddenly froze, thinking, “These younger brothers wouldn’t be trying to trick me, would they? Only I and the master could see the token in the sky?”
Meanwhile, Li Hui stepped out from a narrow alley, already wearing a wig, letting a dye of white hair fall over half his face. He changed back into his Jade Symbol blue robe, tied a bag of treasures around his waist, and adorned his left wrist with the nine-chain bag.
Recalling the direction the Jade Symbol Law Tablet had risen, he moved with the wind, seeking the meeting point at top speed.
Why was he so eager? Because there was something to gain!
After the Jade Symbol Law Tablet appeared, the first three disciples arriving would receive various talismans and blank talisman paper, equivalent to the sect’s reward package.
Over the past five days, Li Hui had consumed all two thousand sheets of the twenty bundles of blank talisman paper. Even with the blood ink and the best talisman brush, the success rate for creating talismans was sadly low, producing fewer than four hundred Golden Sword Talismans and Golden Bell Talismans.
The exact number was three hundred seventy-five! The success rate was not even one-fifth.
Li Hui couldn’t imagine how low the success rate would drop if he drew using cinnabar and an ordinary talisman brush!
However, ever since he saw how the silver snake bracelet transformed ordinary Spirit Sense Talismans and Blood Ignition Talismans into nine-patterned versions, he had deeply remembered that feeling. So he tried drawing Spirit Sense Talismans and Blood Ignition Talismans, achieving a higher success rate than with others, but it was still useless!
The nine-patterned anomaly Spirit Sense Talismans could be reused, and there were still twenty Blood Ignition Talismans drawn with the Empty Embroidered Talismans, so he didn’t need to make talismans for now. If it weren’t for the slow increase in the success rate of the Golden Sword Talismans, he would truly be on the verge of a breakdown.
“Quick, quick, quick, it shouldn’t be far from me. If only my legs had awakened the spirit marks; otherwise, I could increase my speed significantly.” Li Hui raced forward, appearing like a gust of wind to ordinary people.
Getting closer, he spotted a tavern’s top floor, where a faint flicker of talisman light could be seen, visible only to the disciples of the Jade Symbol Sect.
The tavern was only three stories high. Li Hui leaped onto the eaves of the first floor and quickly ascended, squeezing himself through a third-floor window.
To his surprise, someone was faster than him. Standing among a circle of dispersing talisman lights, a figure turned and sneered, “Oh? Isn’t this the junior brother Li, who plays with the sect and the Inner Sect Disciples of the Hidden Sky Sect? The Hidden Sky Sect couldn’t find you, but here you are in Fusu City enjoying leisure, forcing me to jump around.”
Li Hui rushed towards the second circle of talisman light and happily stood still, cupping his fists. “Brother Zhang! The rumors out there are not trustworthy. Ever since we parted ways, I’ve missed you greatly! Every time I think of your skills in controlling talismans, I can hardly contain my excitement. Hehe, maybe we can compare skills again? Competing among fellow sect members is always beneficial!”
“You little brat…” Zhang Tianhua’s expression was fierce, but he felt wary inside, thinking, “It’s only been a few days since we last saw each other, and this kid feels different. He managed to outsmart Jin Buduan and the Hidden Sky Sect; he must have something up his sleeve. While I’m not lacking either, I have managed to escape the siege of the Inner Sect Disciples, but the cost has been great. It’s unwise to stir up more trouble now.”
The talisman light surrounding them surged stronger, with characters swirling in the light above.
Before long, the sound of breaking air echoed.
A graceful figure floated into the tavern, and Li Hui was slightly startled. This woman had an icy elegance about her; she didn’t give off a “don’t come near” aura, yet she seemed to be constantly reminding others that she didn’t wish to speak.
“Bai Yulian?” Zhang Tianhua licked his lips, his eyes greedily moving. Just as he leaned in to get a better look at the woman’s chest, his body suddenly stiffened, and a drop of cold sweat trickled down his temple.
In that instant, Li Hui sensed something unusual and thought, “This woman is the most low-key Senior Sister Bai Yulian from the outer sect? It’s my first time seeing her today, and she truly lives up to her name! The audacious Zhang Tianhua is actually sweating coldly, terrified to look too long—it’s really rare.”
The talisman light beneath their feet accelerated, and beams of light shone down from above.
Just as Li Hui prepared to receive his rewards, the wind whistled, and two figures gracefully approached. The lead person had a rare pair of golden eyes and a handsome appearance, with Zheng Tianxiang respectfully following behind like a little lackey.
Upon recognizing the people present, Zheng Tianxiang shouted, “Li Hui? Finally found you!”
“It’s Brother Zheng! We truly have a bond; I didn’t expect to meet you here in Fusu City,” Li Hui grinned, showing his white teeth, ready to provoke.
Zheng Tianxiang rolled up his sleeves, ready to make a move, but was stopped by the golden-eyed man. “Wait, the people aren’t all here yet. The sect specifically drew away the law enforcement elder of the Hidden Sky Sect and most of their Inner Sect Disciples to completely clear the enemies from Fusu City. I’ve been working hard these days to secretly set up the Ghost River Shattering Great Formation in the city, which will lure the Hidden Sky Sect disciples here. Our sect’s disciples must be ready to fight with all their might.”
“Wh-what? The Ghost River Shattering Great Formation?” Zheng Tianxiang’s eyes widened in shock, and he trembled uncontrollably.
He finally understood that this golden brother had been out these past few days not just to find Li Hui—he had tricked even Zheng into thinking that was the case. His true aim was to set up the most dangerous talisman formation of the Jade Symbol Sect.
The golden-eyed man raised an eyebrow and looked at Li Hui, saying, “In our sect, I’ve been watched by a few guys. If it weren’t for Li Hui having really done those things, as a member of the Jin family, I’d have a hard time getting out. Hahaha, would Jin Mingyang really jump out for a small fish? The Jade Symbol Sect is facing a great calamity, a matter of life and death, and also an opportunity for us cultivators to rise. Without enough blood to lay the foundation, how can we rise smoothly?”
“Come on! Junior brothers and sisters, regardless of your origins, regardless of what rules you have broken, as long as you can successfully kill the Hidden Sky Sect disciples today, all past grievances will be forgiven.” Jin Mingyang opened his arms as if embracing everyone and laughed, “Let’s feel the atmosphere of great battle together! To be a hero in life and a ghost in death; from this moment, the Jade Symbol Sect will retaliate against the enemy to the end!”
