Chapter 304: 304: Refining the Ghost King (Extra Chapter for 100 Monthly Tickets)
"Old Seven, you’re really the one who suits me the most!" Old Nine hugged Old Seven.
He didn’t really want to replace Old Seven; he was just saying it.
"Mmm!" Old Seven didn’t mind what Old Nine had just said. After all, Old Nine always talked about changing partners, but he never actually did. Old Seven had already gotten used to it.
Gong Leitian didn’t waste more words with Old Nine and Old Seven, but instead asked Qing Daojun and Xiao Ning, who came to carry out the mission with them.
Compared to the somewhat clownish pair of Old Nine and Old Seven, these two seemed much more reliable.
"Minister, this Evil Path is the culprit behind the ’6·11 Children’s Missing Case’. He used the advantageous location of an abandoned factory to set up an ’Absorbing Yin Ghost Formation’, intending to cultivate a Ghost King to serve him. We must deal with him before he completes it, otherwise, once the Ghost King appears, even if we join forces, we might not be a match for it..." Qing Daojun was a cultivator of Mao Mountain Taoism in his forties, wearing the typical yellow Daoist robe of the Maoshan Sect.
Xiao Ning was his assistant, a very young and beautiful girl. Though she was just in her early twenties, she had already gone on numerous missions, very experienced, and could be considered a veteran of the department, even more seasoned than Qing Daojun.
Due to Xiao Ning’s diligence and eagerness to learn, Qing Daojun paid great attention to her, taking her along on missions to help her learn more.
"Minister, who is this?" Xiao Ning’s eyes lit up as she stared at Jiang Nuo. She wasn’t quite sure if this person was her idol.
He really resembled someone, almost like the same person, but one was an international superstar, and the other was possibly a "new colleague" in the department. The difference was a bit too much, wasn’t it?
Xiao Ning couldn’t believe that her idol would appear here.
"Jiang Nuo, he’s just entered the Cultivation World, so he came with me to get some experience."
"Jiang... Nuo?!" Xiao Ning’s voice rose in pitch, "Minister, is it that international superstar?"
Qing Daojun frowned slightly. Normally, Xiao Ning seemed so composed, so why was she this excited at the sight of a good-looking man?
Could she be interested in him?
Qing Daojun scrutinized Jiang Nuo carefully. His features were prominent, his forehead broadening, his Heavenly Court full, clearly a person of great fortune. Moreover, with a purple aura behind him, he obviously had the help of an influential person, allowing for twice the results with half the effort. As long as he focused on goodness, there was nothing he couldn’t accomplish.
Qing Daojun was secretly satisfied, feeling that this man was a good match for Xiao Ning.
If Xiao Ning knew what Qing Daojun was thinking, she would definitely cry: "Uncle Dao, this is my idol, understand? An idol to be adored, not a future husband!"
Moreover, her idol already had a wife and was so happy; she wouldn’t go be a third party!
Gong Leitian nodded.
Xiao Ning covered her mouth to prevent herself from screaming, took a few deep breaths, and calmed herself down: "Oh my god, I’m your rice noodle fan. Can you give me an autograph?"
"Sure!"
"Oh my god, you’re so kind. You and goddess must be happy. I will secretly support you both from behind." Xiao Ning nodded vigorously.
Qing Daojun silently scratched his nose. So this man had a woman already. Luckily, he hadn’t voiced his thoughts. Otherwise, it’d be a big misunderstanding.
Old Nine teased Xiao Ning: "Are you here to chase idols or to do the mission?"
"Doing the mission while chasing idols, what’s it to you?" Xiao Ning couldn’t stand Old Nine, who bullied Old Seven all the time, though Old Seven willingly accepted it, leaving her without a solution.
"No, no, you as a girl, why such a temper? Be careful you can’t marry out in the future."
"Not being able to marry isn’t your concern! Hmph!"
...
The group discussed how to break the defensive array set by the Evil Path.
Finally, they decided that Gong Leitian would personally lead the team and charge in directly.
"Forty-nine corpses, though not yet made into a Ghost King, with the power of the array, can attack or defend. This is one of the aces of the defensive array."
"With the Minister here, that’s not a problem, but the problem is we don’t have much time. Reliable sources say this ’Absorbing Yin Ghost Formation’ requires a living person as the Array Eye. So we can deduce that he definitely still has a living person in his hands..."
"Once the array reaches a certain stage, the person who became the Array Eye must shed blood on the spot to three feet to ignite the fury of all ghosts, summoning the Ghost King."
"Then use the array to trap the Ghost King, refine it, and finally control it!"
...
Though outside it was still blue skies and white clouds, once they entered that old abandon factory, it suddenly became overcast with lightning, thunder, and wailing ghosts, very terrifying.
Jiang Nuo had the feeling of filming a ghost movie.
"Oh my god, don’t be afraid, I’ll protect you!" Xiao Ning had long abandoned "Qing Daojun", her uncle, sticking closely to Jiang Nuo, afraid her idol would be harmed.
Qing Daojun was somewhat helpless. He treated her so well usually, yet hadn’t seen such a return from her.
"Thanks! But don’t worry, I’ve already got this." Jiang Nuo gestured to the ring on his left ring finger and the bead bracelet on his wrist.
The bead bracelet was specially made for him by Mu Qiuniang once she knew he wanted to go "train" with Gong Leitian. It’s all about offense and defense.
If anything attacks, as long as he chants the mantra, the bead bracelet will counterattack on its own; even if he doesn’t react, it will rebound before he is attacked.
Besides that, there’s also a long sword that suits him, a pile of elixirs with various functions, and a bunch of talisman paper.
Since he didn’t have much experience, Mu Qiuniang was worried about his safety, and whether he needed them or not, she prepared a lot, packing everything into his "space ring (which is that wedding ring)".
Xiao Ning hadn’t realized yet and said: "Oh my god, rest assured, I know you’re married, I’m not after you. Mainly, it’s your first task, and you might not have experience. I’m afraid you won’t react in time."
Jiang Nuo smiled kindly: "I know, I mean, all my protective items, my wife has prepared for me. Don’t be misled by this ring as just a wedding ring; it’s actually a Spiritual Ring. The bracelet is also a Spiritual Pearl bracelet, ready to protect me when I’m in danger."
Xiao Ning widened her eyes: "Wait, wait, you’re saying your wife... your wife is also a cultivator?!"
"Yes!" Jiang Nuo’s face was full of pride, "She’s even Uncle Gong’s Master’s Uncle. Otherwise, do you think Uncle Gong, being so strict, would let someone like me get involved in your mission? It’s because his Master’s Uncle pressed the issue, leaving him no room to refuse."
He made a joke at the end, "See how stiff his face is? Isn’t he unhappy?"
"Is he? Isn’t our Minister’s face always like that?" Xiao Ning was completely stunned. Damn! Her goddess turned out to be a cultivator?! And even her Minister’s Master’s Uncle, so...
Just how powerful is her goddess?!
As expected of her goddess!
Xiao Ning suddenly felt a surge of grandeur in her heart, thinking she had chosen well, finding such a mighty idol to adore.
She felt she was pretty awesome herself.