Chapter 354

Chapter 354: Excluding Evil Spirits

Ghost Fox was furious: “You little Confucian are not the dignified sages of the Daxia Dynasty; how dare you show off in front of us! Black Mountain Old Demon, subdue the little ghosts on the mountain!”

“On the royal road, let the chaos be cleared; let harmony usher in the bright court. When times are tough, one’s true character shows; each brush stroke reflects the colors of righteousness,” the righteousness gathered, dazzling like stars, radiant and boundless, summoning the sun and moon!

The Confucian held firm, suppressing the evil spirits!

“Goo goo goo goo…” Just then, a rooster crowed, and a red glow shone like the sun, pure yang driving away evil.

“Quickly, he’s using Morning Rooster Dao Soldiers; the demonic energy is soaring, suppressing the pure yang!” The five Ghost Foxes hurriedly retreated, and black mist spread, forming a pillar of energy upward, as the surrounding mountains seemed to respond, suppressing the heavenly red glow.

From within the thatched hut came a sigh: “Virtuous Brother, how can we have wine without poetry? Listen to this poem from your brother…”

“Zhao guest with a tasselled cap, the Wu hook glimmers with frost and snow. The silver saddle reflects the white horse, galloping like a shooting star. Ten steps to kill one man, not leaving a trace in a thousand miles. Once the matter is settled, I flick my sleeve and depart, hiding my body and name…”

“Clang, clang, clang…” The sound was like swords unsheathing, generating an aura of righteousness.

Shadowy forms surrounded the mountains, as if countless swordsmen had come to support, shaking the starlight. The five Ghost Foxes were shocked; encountering such a Confucian in the wild was unexpected.

Taibai called out for the scholar Wenshan, who was tall, carrying a box, standing outside the thatched hut, turning back: “Though my brother Taibai and I are not dignified sages of the Daxia Dynasty, how can we not rise from laborers to the halls of emperors? Remember, leaders and ministers have no inherent lineage; a man should strive for self-improvement!”

His voice resonated like the clash of gold and jade.

“Damn it, that Li boy is purposeful, finding two powerful helpers. Let’s leave this place first and seek another chance to kill!”

Wenshan sneered: “After causing such great commotion, you think you can just leave? The governor dislikes evil spirits the most; look up at the sky.”

“What is that?” the Ghost Fox asked in alarm.

A powerful wave descended like a waterfall: “Mencius said, I nourish my righteous spirit; that which is nurtured is the heart! For a person to have this body, they must first have this heart; the spirit emanates from the outside, rooted in the heart!”

“Stone may break, but cannot lose its firmness. Pills may grind, but cannot lose their redness.”

“A sage may miss once in a thousand intentions; a fool may gain once in a thousand thoughts.”

The clear sounds of reading resonated, each word a pearl, each sentence dazzling, as the righteous energy of heaven and earth surged; the five Ghost Foxes trembled and prepared to flee. Yet all over the mountains and plains, countless people were reciting, and for many years, how many sages have emerged? How could evil spirits invade?

“Boom, boom, boom…”

The stunning assault lasted a long time; Wenshan entered the thatched hut to join in the merriment and drinking.

Li Hui expressed his gratitude: “Both of you brothers are remarkable!”

“Hahaha, how can we be considered remarkable? It’s the magical talisman methods of Virtuous Brother that truly restrain evil spirits. They shouldn’t have stepped into our Great Virtue Kingdom. When we see the governor in the future, Wenshan and I will certainly express thanks on behalf of Virtuous Brother! Speaking of which, you are impressive; the ghostly beings you attract are not ordinary; otherwise, Wenshan and I could handle them ourselves!”

“With this intention, I am fortunate to have made the acquaintance of you two brothers!” Li Hui stood and bowed.

That night, the host and guests enjoyed themselves fully. The next day, Li Hui left a note and departed with his junior brothers. He prepared a generous gift, fearing they might refuse to accept, so he didn’t disturb the two elder brothers.

As the sun rose high, Wenshan, holding the note, laughed: “Brother Taibai, our young master is truly generous. The granaries are full of grain, the wine cellars are loaded, and the spiritual materials crammed into the kitchen pile up like firewood in the yard! Even more precious is the many books and inscriptions of our Great Virtue; it seems he left behind everything useful, fearing we wouldn’t accept, and left without saying a word. Such purity of heart!”

“To give is to gain; without giving, there’s no receiving. This child is quite interesting; he carries a hint of official authority, and exudes the Buddha’s compassion for the world. The rising purple mist represents nobility, and the dragon energy implies royalty, while also cultivating the righteousness of the Confucian. It’s been ages since such a cultivator appeared in the world!”

“Achoo!” Wenshan wiped his nose: “I caught a chill last night! I must gargle with strong wine to suppress the cold; I’ll go check the wine cellar.”

“Hey! That’s my wine; you can’t waste it!” Taibai, the drunken immortal, chased after him barefoot, putting on a show in the mountains!

At this moment, Li Hui hadn’t gone far; he wandered around the mountains until he finally found a dry well and asked Guang Jin, “Are you sure this is the spot? Is your old habit acting up again, coaxing me into danger so you can take advantage afterward?”

“If you say that again, I might be driven to despair and cut my throat!”

“I’ve said that eighteen times, and you still haven’t cut your throat. If you’re really desperate, then no evil under heaven will be at ease, so hurry up and tell me what’s going on!”

“Hehe, the opportunity is great; the Great Virtue Kingdom prohibits evil spirits. I don’t know what the Ghost Foxes are thinking, wandering into places they shouldn’t, and as a result, when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter; the Black Mountain Old Demon is suppressed in this ancient well, and we will dig him up and take him away.”

“Can we really dig him out? I’m afraid that if we make the slightest move, we’ll all suffer.”

“No fear! With so many of your subordinates, let’s first attack in unison, breaking his powers, and then fling me out to suppress him. Let’s see how he dares to act grandly, turning the Mysterious Pearl into another mountain!”

“He turned into a mountain?” Li Hui found it unbelievable.

“Dream on! At most, he’s just a piece of black stone from the mountain, related to the Ghost Fox Sect and the Yin Moon Dynasty. Maybe we could gather important information from him.”

“Alright, let’s do it!” Li Hui led the team down into the well, spending three hours before coming back up.

Everyone found it unbelievable, how powerful the Black Mountain Old Demon was! Suppressed in this Ancient Well of Sages, even if fierce, it was useless; they took turns bullying him till he lost his temper, ultimately bowing and yielding.

This was a demon, and the leader even managed to capture one! Just this experience alone was enough to tell his descendants.

Li Hui didn’t dare to tell everyone that he was raising a nest of little demons and insect demons, who were now cheering with joy. The black stone, after entering the Mysterious Pearl and undergoing layers of refinement, became the source from which all the demons drew their demonic energy. This was akin to a dragon swimming in shallow water being tormented by shrimp, or a tiger falling in the plains being bullied by dogs, having bad luck to no end.

Yao’er suddenly laughed: “Yay! We suppressed it! This piece of black stone from the Yin Mountain has devoured many people; Father, quickly use the Primitive Shell Symbol to purify it.”

“Oh? Truly evil spirits, Moka is infinite!” Li Hui secretly practiced Buddhist methods, purifying the black stone together with the little demons; any lingering souls would be brought into the Primitive Shell Symbol so they could slowly cultivate towards the right path.

In the distance, in the mountain ravines, three Ghost Foxes panted heavily, cursing: “That cursed scholar bombarded us with the sage’s ink treasures at midnight; our second and fourth brothers met such a fate, even the Remnant Souls were dissipated by the righteousness. Who will take responsibility for this loss?”

“Bah! Not just the second and the fourth; I witnessed the sage’s ink treasures suppress the Black Mountain Old Demon in an ancient well. If we don’t rescue him, how will we deal with the Morning Rooster Dao Soldiers?”

“The Great Virtue Kingdom prohibits evil spirits; we shouldn’t have come!”

“Is there any point in saying that? Let Cheng Hong go find that Li kid’s trouble! Didn’t he bring a team of cultivators? We can assist from the side and take advantage.”