Wielding the Thunders Across Two Worlds-Chapter 56: Taoist Yi Hong’s Shock

Taoist Yi Guan and Taoist Yi Hong looked at each other, at a loss for words.

Although Su Lei didn’t mean to be disrespectful, it was clear from what she said and didn’t say that she didn’t believe in things like True Qi, Talismans, or Enlightenment.

However, they didn’t mind. This sort of thing wasn’t something ordinary people could come into contact with. Taoist Yi Guan himself had been in Cultivation for decades without producing any Inner Breath True Qi, which was why he had invited Taoist Yi Hong to circulate Qi for Xiao Yanhua.

So it was normal for Su Lei not to believe. Besides, if Xiao Ya had really met a scammer, they, as her elders, also bore some responsibility. After all, wasn’t Xiao Ya’s strong belief in Daoists and Daoism a result of what they had taught her by word and example?

Taoist Yi Guan asked, "Could you tell us the details?"

So Su Lei relayed what Xiao Ya had told her, describing the situation that day. "Xiaoya said she wasn’t supposed to tell us about this," she said, "but when the old man said he wanted to hang the Talisman in his study, she had no choice but to reveal the truth."

Taoist Yi Guan looked at Xiao Yanhua. "And then? Did you agree, Younger Brother Xiao?"

"Of course, I agreed." Xiao Yanhua gave a wry smile. "It was the first time Xiaoya had ever been so insistent. How could I go against her good intentions?"

"But Xiaoya kept asking about Dad’s condition every few days. After he started getting better, she became convinced it was because of that Peace Talisman." Su Lei said tactfully, "That’s how I realized something was off with Xiaoya."

"What’s the story with that young man?" Taoist Yi Guan continued to ask.

"They’ve only met three times!" Su Lei emphasized. "He saved someone once, and gave her the Talisman once. I don’t know what he said to Xiaoya to bewitch her like this. Xiaoya has always been such a good girl."

"Where is Xiaoya now?" Taoist Yi Guan asked.

"She went on a trip with Shishi. Shishi was Xiaoya’s university classmate and her best friend," Su Lei said. "She’s been quite tired from touring with the folk orchestra recently, so she went out to relax."

Taoist Yi Guan looked toward Taoist Yi Hong.

Taoist Yi Hong shook his head. "I’ve been to Qingcheng Mountain, but I’ve never met this Taoist Yan Song. However, the Taoist Temple on Qingcheng Mountain wouldn’t act recklessly."

Su Lei sighed and looked at Taoist Yi Guan. "When Xiaoya gets back, Daoist, please help me talk some sense into her. Expose that scammer’s tricks so she doesn’t get cheated. After all, you’re a senior in the Taoist Sect. If that fraud showed up, he’d have to kowtow to you."

Taoist Yi Guan was noncommittal but still said, "I’ll have a chat with her."

Taoist Yi Hong seemed to remember something. "What about the Talisman that young man drew? May I see it?"

"It’s under my pillow." Xiao Yanhua said to Su Lei, "Go get it for Senior Brother Yi Hong to see."

After giving the instruction, Xiao Yanhua turned back to Taoist Yi Hong. "That Protective Talisman is actually quite well-drawn, but I don’t recognize the pattern."

Taoist Yi Hong nodded with a smile. "On my trip to Yangcheng, I also saw a Talisman that was supposedly drawn by a young man. But that one was no ordinary Talisman."

"How was it not ordinary?" Taoist Yi Guan asked.

Before Taoist Yi Hong could speak, Su Lei returned with a Yellow Paper Talisman folded into a triangle and handed it to him. "I looked at it. It’s just ordinary Yellow Paper and Cinnabar. It probably isn’t even worth a few..."

"Hm?"

The moment he took the Paper Talisman, Taoist Yi Hong’s expression changed instantly.

When Su Lei had walked in holding the Paper Talisman, he hadn’t sensed a thing. But as soon as he took the Yellow Talisman, he felt a faint layer of Spiritual Power clinging to its surface.

The range of this Spiritual Power was very small, less than a foot. Any farther and it was completely undetectable. No wonder he hadn’t noticed it at all.

"So restrained. This is..." Taoist Yi Hong unfolded the Yellow Talisman and saw the Rune inside.

Although he didn’t recognize this particular Talisman either, he knew what it was. In a low, serious voice, he said, "This is a truly Enlightened Spirit Talisman! And its Spiritual Qi is so restrained, its effects will last much longer than an ordinary Enlightened Spirit Talisman!"

"What?" Taoist Yi Guan was startled.

"The person who drew this Talisman is a true master of the Quanzhen sect!" Taoist Yi Hong exclaimed in admiration before turning to Xiao Yanhua. "Younger Brother Xiao, has your health been improving for about a month now?"

A wave of disbelief washed over Xiao Yanhua. "Yes."

"And this Talisman is the one your granddaughter brought back for you a month ago?"

Xiao Yanhua continued to nod. "Yes."

Taoist Yi Hong sighed with emotion and held up the Yellow Talisman. "Then you really must thank your granddaughter properly. She brought you back a genuine Spirit Talisman. The improvement in your condition has nothing to do with rest or sunbathing—it’s entirely due to the power of this Spirit Talisman."

"What?" Su Lei’s face was a mask of disbelief.

Taoist Yi Hong folded the Yellow Talisman again and handed it to Xiao Yanhua. "Make a sachet for it and wear it around your neck. Carrying it with you is much more effective than keeping it under your pillow."

Xiao Yanhua took the Paper Talisman, his voice trembling slightly. "This... could it be..."

Su Lei didn’t believe it, but Xiao Yanhua and Taoist Yi Guan were very close friends, and he was also friends with Taoist Yi Hong. He knew, more or less, that Taoist Yi Hong possessed considerable skills. He just wasn’t a member of a Taoist Sect himself and had never experienced it firsthand before.

Taoist Yi Hong said gravely to Xiao Yanhua and Su Lei, "That young man is no scammer. In fact, he’s stronger than I am. I can’t make a Protective Talisman with such restrained Spiritual Power."

Taoist Yi Guan was stunned again. "Stronger than you?"

Taoist Yi Hong nodded, remarking with feeling, "On my trip this time, I met quite a few masters, and there were several outstanding young people as well. It just goes to show that the nation’s fortune is prosperous."

...

「Yangcheng, in a hotel.」

"Did you really get in a fight with your mom?"

"Yeah."

"Are you really going to stay in Yangcheng with me?"

"Yeah."

Jiang Shishi had a complicated expression. "My parents don’t really care where I go, so I can do what I want. But you have a lot more to worry about. Besides, there’s no way I can stay with the Yandu Folk Orchestra, but if you wanted to stay, wouldn’t it just take a single word from your mom?"

Xiao Ya nodded. "We said we’d always be together."

Jiang Shishi laughed in exasperation. "Let’s not beat around the bush. I came here for Gu Zhao. Are you here to keep me company, or to compete with me?"

"So many guys in the orchestra are pursuing you, and some of them are pretty outstanding." Xiao Ya bit her lower lip and retorted, "You’ve only met Gu Zhao three times. Why did you chase him all the way to Yangcheng?"

"Because he makes me feel safe." Jiang Shishi’s eyes lit up. "He’s handsome, has a great personality, isn’t emotionally draining, has a kind heart, and can protect people when it counts. He’s reliable. Guys like that are rare gems. When you find one, you have to grab him."

Xiao Ya said quietly, "And he has amazing abilities that make him different from everyone else."

"Looks like you’ve thought about it a lot, too." Jiang Shishi pouted, her tone half-threatening, half-cajoling. "Don’t say I didn’t warn you. You’d better think this through. You lied to your mom, telling her you were just traveling with me. If you don’t go back, watch out for her coming after you."

"Let her come. I have you with me anyway. Besides..." Xiao Ya glanced at Jiang Shishi. "You even told me back then that I should go for it with you, to suck..."

"AHHHH!" Jiang Shishi completely lost it and pounced on Xiao Ya. "You act all prim and proper, but you’re the real pervert! I was just kidding!"

Xiao Ya giggled. "Well, I took you seriously. We made a deal back then. Best friends for life, never apart."

...

「Residential complex, bedroom.」

Gu Zhao lay on his bed, torn between Jiang Shishi and Xiao Ya. At the same time, he asked Taoist Yan Song, "How did I just get another wave of Evil Qi? Did you go out hunting?"