Chapter 3 is over. I encountered a scam.
Walking down the mountain path, I kept looking at the jade pendant in my hand. It was slightly cool to the touch, and a sense of comfort spread from my hand to my body.
(Yes, it is a good thing, but I don’t know what grade it is.)
'Artifacts made of general materials are ordinary products (without spiritual energy); those made of special materials with special techniques, which can be injected with a certain amount of spiritual energy to enhance the effectiveness of the artifact, have reached the level of Xuanpin; those forged with natural materials and treasures with exquisite skills have reached the level of Dipin; those forged with top materials under the right conditions of time and place with special means have the possibility of becoming Tianpin; as for immortal artifacts, most of them are fragments, and the few complete immortal artifacts are in the hands of the top forces of various parties. As for divine artifacts, they master the power of laws and have the power to destroy the world. (Each artifact is divided into upper, middle and lower grades)'
(I'd better listen to Master Yibianshi's advice and hide well. With my current strength, I should be able to reach Han Country in half a month).
At this time, the boy had just reached the age of dancing with a spoon.
After several days of traveling.
On the oncoming flagpole, a logo shaped like the word "tea" was fluttering in the wind.
(Finally I found a place to rest)
As I got a little closer, I saw a monk in a cassock and holding a staff sitting at the table below the flag, and a guy in a fiery red robe was attacking the monk crazily!
"Hey, monk, I'm telling you, I'm sure I'll get first place this time. This is my chance to become famous all over the world. I'm telling you..."
"Excuse me, can I use your table? I was in a hurry to go out and forgot to bring money."
Lin Yixuan walked forward and said embarrassedly.
"Amitabha! My name is Wuchen, and I come from the Canaan Temple. Please feel free to donate!"
The monk named Wu Chen wanted to explain to Lin Yixuan.
"Is this brother also going to participate in the Longzhou event? I wonder where your master is from? My name is Li Ao, and I come from Qingfeng Ridge in Tianhu County, Yan State. It's a small place not worth mentioning!"
The young man next to him said.
I said 'Oh'.
(I was very surprised that he came from the mysterious Qingfeng Ridge. It was rumored that Qingfeng Ridge was the habitat of the Xuanwu mythical beast. However, not many people knew this secret).
'The Longzhou Grand Meeting is an exchange meeting held in Longzhou every ten years. It is hosted by the most powerful Li Kingdom. It is said that it is to select the most outstanding young talents and give them generous rewards to encourage all parties to work hard to cultivate talents. Moreover, the top ten can enter the secret realm to obtain various opportunities.'
"My last name is Lin, and my given name is Yixuan. I have no master, and now I am going to seek refuge with a distant relative, General Zhao of Han State."
"Amitabha, since you are on the way, why don't we go together? I will take care of you along the way."
After the monk finished speaking, he nudged Li Ao with his hand.
"If you want to reach Li Country, you have to go through Han Country, or you can choose another road and go through the legendary 'Heavenly Abyss'."
"Yes, it's on the way anyway, so it's good to have someone to take care of you on the way."
Li Ao quickly agreed.
I pretended to be silent for a while!
(I had a chance to eat and drink for free on the way, which seemed pretty good!)
"Okay, let's go together later!"
(But I always feel something is wrong. Why does this monk want to take me with him? I better be careful.)
On this night when we will reach the border of Han Kingdom tomorrow morning,
It was a dark and windy night. Halfway through the journey, it suddenly began to rain heavily. A mansion appeared in front of us with two big red lanterns hanging at the door!
(It feels very eerie)
I frowned and was about to say something.
At this time, Li Ao had already stepped forward and knocked on the door.
The door creaked open, and an old woman holding a lantern appeared at the door.
"Excuse me, it's raining heavily. Can I go in to take shelter?"
Li Ao asked while taking the opportunity to look inside.
The old woman raised her lantern, looked at the two people at the door, then looked at me in the distance, turned around and said
"Come in, everyone."
The two followed the old woman in.
I was awakened by the rain, came to my senses, and quickly followed him in.
As I walked, I looked around. The yard was not too big, the walls were white, and the ink-colored murals were hard to tell what they were about. Only the wind chimes in the corner were ringing.
I walked through the blue brick path and arrived at the door of the wing room. I looked up at the sky and saw that the heavy rain showed no sign of stopping.
"Look at the rain, it's expected to continue all night, you should rest for a night before leaving."
The old woman suggested.
"Thank you, old lady, for all the trouble!"
Li Ao said embarrassedly.
"By the way, my master likes quietness, so you guys better not make too much noise. You guys should also go to bed early!"
After saying this, the old woman left with the lantern.
"Amitabha! Sorry to bother you, benefactor."
Wu Chen recited a Buddhist name.
After entering the room and closing the door, the monk took out a talisman from his arms, muttered a spell, and then stuck the talisman on the closed door.
"Amitabha, I would like to ask what realm Master Lin is in now. We may have a tough battle later and need your help!"
I stared at the monk in bewilderment.
(I have greeted them several times in my heart.)
"I have never practiced cultivation, and I don't know what realm it is."
"No, I see that you walk lightly and look relaxed. You have walked such a long way with us, but you don't look tired at all! You must be a cultivator. Don't lie to us, Lin!"
(I greeted the monk ***** several times.)
"I have practiced some martial arts before. But, it was all blind practice. Now, without a master, I am going to seek refuge with General Zhao and ask him to teach me how to practice."
(If you don’t know how to practice, just practice running away first. If something happens, just protect your teammates in front of you.)
"Monk, I trusted you so much, but now you have lost your helper and got someone who is holding you back."
Li Ao said dissatisfiedly.
"Alas~~ Benefactor, if anything happens later, just run away first and don't worry about us."
The monk sighed helplessly and said.
"It seems that conspiracy is useless. Let's go. We can only fight head-on. When the fight starts, just run away. We don't have time to deal with you. It's also the monk's fault for dragging you in without explaining everything clearly!"
Li Ao patted my shoulder and said.
Wu Chen knew he was in the wrong and didn't say anything.
The monk and Li Ao walked out. Looking at the direction they disappeared, I shuddered and quickly closed the door.
(I should have run away as soon as I had the chance. How did I end up running into these two idiots? I don’t think I’ll die before I even accomplish anything!)
Not long after, the sound of fighting was heard not far away.
I quickly opened the door and ran towards the main door, but the door right in front of me was beyond my reach.
(Oh no, am I trapped in an illusion?)
Just when I was in distress, a figure flew over and hit the wall next to me. It was Li Ao.
(It’s over. I can’t win. I have to leave it here.)
Li Ao got up from the ground, looked at me and smiled bitterly.
Then he flew forward. He also shouted,
"Come again!"
(Alas~~ I can’t escape anyway, so I might as well go and see what’s going on!)