Chapter 95: Modifying the Ten Thousand Souls Banner

After finishing all this.

Liu Baoshan let out a long breath. Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he finally waved his hand and retracted the mirror.

At the same time, Liu Baoshan smiled as he handed the jar over to Xu Zhengyang, and said, “Third Young Master, I have not failed my mission.”

Seeing Liu Baoshan wanting to push the credit to himself, Xu Zhengyang hurriedly declined, and said, “This trip was entirely thanks to Elder Liu’s efforts in turning the tide.

I merely assisted from the side. How could I dare to claim this merit?”

Upon hearing this, Liu Baoshan shook his head and said, “Third Young Master, those words are mistaken.

If not for the Hidden Origin Banner refined by you, how could the two of us have so easily encountered this Green-Faced Ghost?

Moreover.

If not for you modifying that beast’s Nine Nether Yin-Gathering Formation and breaking the ghost domain here.

This old man’s mirror wouldn’t even have been able to penetrate the creature’s Yin Qi, let alone capture it alive so easily.”

Seeing Liu Baoshan wholeheartedly wanting to give him credit, Xu Zhengyang still shook his head, and said, “You should keep this jar. Let this matter end here—no need to say more!”

Saying this, Xu Zhengyang casually picked up the Ten Thousand Souls Banner from the ground and then said to Liu Danian, “Although this Ten Thousand Souls Banner is a demonic path artifact.

I have another use for it.

If Elder Liu feels I contributed even a little in this trip, then allow me to have this banner!”

The True Essence Sect had no rule of turning in spoils. As long as one completed the sect mission smoothly, all other gains belonged to the individual.

Liu Baoshan originally wanted to advise Xu Zhengyang not to touch such demonic artifacts, since not only did they carry the risk of backlash, but would also invite the disdain of fellow cultivators.

But right after.

When Liu Baoshan thought about it, considering that Xu Zhengyang could play around with even simple puppets until they became extraordinary, who knew what wondrous effects he could develop with the Ten Thousand Souls Banner?

Thus Liu Baoshan swallowed back the words at the tip of his tongue, and said, “Third Young Master may take it without worry.”

“Many thanks for your generosity, Elder Liu.”

Xu Zhengyang saluted Liu Baoshan before storing the Ten Thousand Souls Banner away into his Jade Gourd.

Meanwhile, Xu Zhengyang began retrieving his puppets while speaking to Liu Baoshan, “Elder Liu.

Since the Earthbound Spirit has already been sealed by you, its connection to this place is severed.

Without the bindings of the earth vein.

At most within three days, that Earthbound Spirit will completely dissipate!

So once I finish retrieving the puppets, let us hurry back to the mountain and report.”

“Good!”

Liu Baoshan spoke, then immediately summoned his flying vessel—the Gale Falcon—and silently waited for Xu Zhengyang.

A short while later.

Once Xu Zhengyang had fully gathered his puppets, and Liu Baoshan had also withdrawn his Pure Yang Fire Barrier, the two boarded the Gale Falcon and returned straight to the Floating Mist Mountains.

…

Half a day later.

True Essence Sect, Celestial Mechanism Peak, Administrative Hall.

When Liu Baoshan arrived with his flying vessel outside the Administrative Hall, Liu Danian had already been waiting there.

Upon seeing Liu Baoshan and Xu Zhengyang, Liu Danian beamed and said, “Elder Liu and Martial Nephew Xu are truly swift and decisive!

In just a single day.

You have already captured this fiend!”

“Elder Liu, you overpraise.”

As he spoke, Liu Danian took out the jar containing the Earthbound Spirit from his Storage Pouch and said to Liu Baoshan, “Before returning, I already reported all the details of this mission through a Messaging Talisman.

That Earthbound Spirit is sealed in this jar.

Elder Liu, while this fiend has yet to dissipate, quickly have the Law Enforcement Hall conduct a soul-search to uncover its master behind the scenes!”

“Mm, much obliged.”

Liu Baoshan nodded, then took the jar and said, “The matter is urgent. I shall head to the Law Enforcement Hall at once.

As for your rewards.

I will have them delivered to your residences later.”

After finishing.

Exchanging a few polite words with Xu Zhengyang and Liu Baoshan, Liu Danian transformed into a stream of light and flew toward the Law Enforcement Hall.

Watching him leave.

Xu Zhengyang turned to Liu Baoshan and said, “May I trouble Elder Liu to take me to the Divine Mechanism Palace?

I wish to see Master.”

“Good!”

Hearing this, Liu Baoshan’s old face lit up with such joy that he nearly broke into laughter.

…

Soon after, at the Divine Mechanism Palace.

Pei Zhen looked at Xu Zhengyang with indulgence and said, “To exchange a mere quota of a registered disciple for the Piercing-Delusion Golden Eyes divine ability.

You brat truly know how to bargain.”

Xu Zhengyang smiled at these words and said, “It is only because Master’s reputation spreads far and wide.

And because Elder Liu’s time is running short, he wished to find a backer for his beloved daughter—so he agreed so readily.”

“Mm.”

Pei Zhen nodded, then said, “That old Liu guards his divine ability very closely, the type who never acts without sure gain.

Come.

Follow me to see him, so we can set the day of apprenticeship. That way you can begin cultivating this divine ability as soon as possible.”

Not long ago.

Liu Baoshan had demonstrated the Piercing-Delusion Golden Eyes before Xu Zhengyang, and Xu Zhengyang had been greatly interested in it!

For this reason.

Upon hearing Pei Zhen’s words, Xu Zhengyang immediately said excitedly, “Yes, Master!”

…

Pei Zhen was always swift and decisive in his actions!

Since taking a registered disciple did not require entry into the sect’s main records, Pei Zhen could decide on his own.

Thus, after meeting with Liu Baoshan, Pei Zhen had Xing Yong begin preparing the apprenticeship ceremony right away.

Seven days later, at the Divine Mechanism Palace, Liu Jingya would be officially accepted under his tutelage!

Hearing this, Liu Baoshan could not stop smiling, his entire face glowing with energy as if he had become several years younger.

…

After Liu Baoshan departed, Xu Zhengyang took out the captured Ten Thousand Souls Banner from his Storage Pouch and said to Pei Zhen, “Master.

Could you help me modify this Ten Thousand Souls Banner, so it won’t look so sinisterly demonic?”

“Why would you keep such a thing?”

Seeing this, Pei Zhen’s expression darkened, and he reprimanded, “If you need a magical artifact, I can refine one for you.

The Ten Thousand Souls Banner harms the natural order!

Using this item against others.

Not only risks backlash from the vicious souls, but will surely invite the ridicule of our peers and tarnish the True Essence Sect’s reputation!”

Xu Zhengyang quickly explained, “Master, you misunderstand.

This disciple will not use the vicious souls to fight others. Rather, I have some ideas that could allow these souls to serve greater purposes!”

“Oh?”

Pei Zhen was skeptical.

But then he thought again.

Ever since Xu Zhengyang had entered the sect, his strange ideas had often led to unexpected merits.

For this reason.

Pei Zhen’s face eased slightly. Without pressing further, he nodded and said, “If that’s the case, then I shall disguise it for you.”

As he spoke.

Pei Zhen took the Ten Thousand Souls Banner from Xu Zhengyang’s hands, pondering aloud, “This matter is not difficult, but if it is to be used normally without others discovering the truth, it will require some effort.”

Saying this.

Pei Zhen waved his hand at Xu Zhengyang and said, “Go and rest for now. At the apprenticeship ceremony seven days later, I shall return this to you.”

“Thank you, Master!” Xu Zhengyang said excitedly.

“Mm.”

Pei Zhen nodded, then reminded Xu Zhengyang, “Though she will only be a registered disciple under me.

You should still prepare a meeting gift for your future junior sister, understood?”

“Yes, Master.”

Xu Zhengyang nodded.

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