bookandnovel Chapter 162 Gongshu Wumao: What Kind Of Genius Idea Is This? (6000 Words)
Chapter 162 Gongshu Wumao: What Kind Of Genius Idea Is This? (6000 Words)
Chapter 162: Gongshu Wumao: What kind of genius idea is this? (6000 words)
Wang Xiu arrived at the depths of the Ghost Immortal Blessed Land.
It was already bustling here.
Thousands of disciples from the various branches of the Three Purities' Immortal Gate were shuttling through the dark mountains and fields, leaving streaks of light behind them.
The Human Souls scattered throughout the mountains and fields were being chased by them, causing chaos.
The noisy voices were incessant.
"Don't run, girl in front! Let this Daoist save you! I have been focusing on saving souls for thirty years, and my techniques are skilled. Let me show you the painless pleasure of rebirth!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining +6 mana.]
"Don't listen to him. Look at his fierce and evil appearance. You can tell that his methods must be rough, unlike me, who is known as the favored ghost prince. I only feel sorry for you..."
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining +6 mana.]
"Boundless Heaven! A group of people who can't even recite the rebirth mantra properly, what right do they have to call themselves great virtuous monks? Little girl, my cultivation is a hundred times stronger than theirs. I guarantee that you will ascend to heaven happily. Your father was just saved by me, and he left peacefully... If you're willing, I can not only save you, but also your mother, grandfather, grandmother, second uncle, and your whole family. Maybe you can even reunite with them down there!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining +66 mana.]
"..."
Saving souls is actually somewhat similar to doctors treating patients.
If the other party cooperates,
it will be extremely smooth.
If the other party struggles and resists,
various obstacles will arise.
Reciting the rebirth mantra alone is not enough to perfectly save souls.
Otherwise, why would there be so many resentful spirits and ghosts causing trouble in the world?
Although these Human Souls were ordinary people in their lifetime and their resentment is not strong, they generally cannot cause too much trouble for the disciples of the Three Purities.
Forcibly saving them is also not a problem.
But spending a few moments more on each Human Soul adds up to a significant amount of time cost.
It seriously affects the speed of harvesting merits.
Therefore,
the disciples of the Three Purities' Immortal Gate sweet-talk and deceive while constantly using their hand seals.
As long as a Human Soul shows a little trust in their words and hesitates for a moment,
the next moment, a soul-binding curse will be thrown at them,
controlling them,
reciting the rebirth mantra,
and directly taking them to be reborn.
All in one go.
These scumbags.
No wonder these Human Souls run for their lives when they see them, as if they've encountered Taoist priests!
Who wouldn't be scared?
Of course,
although this method is somewhat unethical,
the results are remarkable.
The number of Human Souls in the wilderness is rapidly decreasing.
Meanwhile.
In the dim sky.
Brilliant beams of merit and virtue tore through the clouds and descended upon the mortal realm.
They merged into the bodies of disciples who had already saved Human Souls.
At a glance.
They were endless.
Golden light fell like rain, like a curtain.
Even the dense Yin Qi that never dissipated in the Blessed Land seemed to be ignited by this golden light, giving rise to an extremely dazzling golden wildfire.
Silent.
Yet intoxicatingly beautiful.
...
Buzz!
Wang Xiu sat on that familiar hillside.
He hadn't saved a single Human Soul.
Yet the golden light falling from the sky also had his share.
Wang Xiu was slightly stunned, then vaguely guessed the reason.
Perhaps because he was the one orchestrating everything, the Heavenly Dao believed that he deserved some credit.
Although the amount of merit and virtue was not much.
But it had to be said.
This was an unexpected joy.
As the golden light of merit and virtue completely merged into his body.
A warm current flowed through his organs.
His dantian trembled slightly.
His Gold Core became even more round, full, and radiant.
His cultivation at the peak of the Gold Core Second Layer reached perfection.
He directly broke through to the Third Layer of the Gold Core.
His divine sense became purer and more refined than before.
Among the many effects of merit and virtue, cultivation improvement was the most inconspicuous one.
Its true benefits.
Were subtle and imperceptible.
For example, his temperament became even more transcendent, full of affinity.
For example, his eyes became brighter.
For example, he became much more handsome than before!
...
Meanwhile.
Not far away, under a green tree.
A small figure, wearing glasses, an elderly man with his hands behind his back, looked at the disciples below and said with frustration, "Faster, faster! What's the use of your mouth? You clearly controlled the Human Soul first, yet you let others surpass you. Your tongue is too dull!"
"And you, stop chatting with that female ghost. Even if you're familiar with her, what can you do? Can she make you surpass others? In the end, it still depends on strength!"
"Oh my god, it was snatched again!!"
"Idiots, all idiots! How did my Manipulation Lineage raise such a bunch of waste?"
He was furious.
Judging from his appearance, he even wished he could go down and surpass a few female ghosts himself to demonstrate to his disciples.
Beside him.
Mo Wuwei patted Gongshu Wumao's back and advised, "Master, don't be angry. Be careful not to harm your health!"
Gongshu Wumao anxiously said, "How can I not be angry? We borrowed money to come here, we arrived earlier than them, but look now... those little brats who came later have more merit and virtue than us!"
Mo Wuwei was also helpless.
She didn't know how things had developed like this.
Originally, Gongshu Wumao had brought her to Divination Lineage to see the batch of puppet birds rumored to be made by Wang Xiu.
But as soon as they arrived here.
They heard that Wang Xiu had opened up millions of Human Souls in the Blessed Land.
In an instant.
Gongshu Wumao's mind exploded.
He knew very well the importance of merit.
So.
He directly forgot his original intention.
What a joke!
He called all the disciples of Manipulation Lineage, one by one.
Even.
In order to allow the disciples of Manipulation Lineage to enter the Blessed Land earlier.
Gongshu Wumao, the head of the Manipulation Lineage, personally went down to occupy a spot.
Clearly, he was at the front of the line.
But he didn't borrow money.
Let the disciples behind go first.
And when the disciples of Manipulation Lineage arrived, he... stuffed them all in.
This kind of behavior.
Of course, it was extremely against the rules.
But because of his identity, others couldn't say anything.
Ji Yan and Dugu Qingqian heard about this matter.
They directly came to support their own branch's disciples.
They were afraid that there might be another shameless head who would do similar things.
...
Actually.
It's not surprising that Gongshu Wumao was shameless.
His lineage.
In terms of nature, it's similar to Alchemy Lineage and Talisman Lineage.
It should have a good ability to make money.
But in reality.
Puppets, compared to pills, talismans, and Law Weapons, are much worse in the market.
They belong to the most niche of niches.
This lineage is very strong when strong.
But useless when weak.
And it burns money.
There are too few talented people.
Gongshu Wumao waited for so many years just to wait for a Mo Wuwei.
Because of this, Manipulation Lineage's position among the thirty-six branches is not much stronger than Divination Lineage.
The number of disciples in the sect.
Is less than a hundred.
Seeing Manipulation Lineage becoming weaker and weaker.
Gongshu Wumao was anxious.
Now, there is such a good opportunity to accumulate merit, how could Gongshu Wumao bear to miss it?
If the disciples of the sect can absorb more merit.
Improve their aptitude.
Not to mention being on par with Mo Wuwei, even if they can improve their talent by one or two percent, it would be a qualitative change.
Perhaps, it can make Manipulation Lineage grow and become strong, and create brilliance again!
Compared to the prosperity of Manipulation Lineage.
What is face?
It's just something external!
...
However.
Even so.
The result was not as satisfactory as expected.
The disciples of Manipulation Lineage deal with dead objects all day long.
Most of them are silent.
They recite spells less.
They rarely use techniques.
How can their eloquence compare to disciples of other branches?
The disciples of Alchemy Lineage and Artifact Lineage, at least when they are outside, there are people willing to establish relationships with them and chat.
But Manipulation Lineage?
They are like transparent people.
Some people can't even say a few words in a year.
And even worse.
Because they have never transcended Human Souls.
Even the death-transcending spell, they learn it on the spot from others.
You can imagine the efficiency.
"This kind of thing, just go with the flow..." Mo Wuwei whispered.
Hearing this.
Gongshu Wumao rolled his eyes and became angry: "You still have the nerve to say that. Look at the example you set for your junior brothers and sisters. They are all chasing after Human Souls, but you... let the ghosts chase you away!
You are a Taoist, a Taoist!"
Mo Wuwei, this girl, was originally introverted and had severe social anxiety.
She blushed even when talking to strangers.
Not to mention ghosts.
The ghosts she encountered didn't run away, feeling that this girl was harmless.
They just stood there, staring at her.
As a result, she became shy.
When those ghosts saw her like this, they were delighted.
What a guy!
It's really unbelievable!
I've never seen such a Taoist!
They chased after her one by one.
Gongshu Wumao almost rolled his eyes and ascended to heaven on the spot!
For the sake of you all, sacrificing so much, and it has come to this? Are you worthy of me?
...
Mo Wuwei blushed and buried her head in her chest as Gongshu Wumao scolded her.
Suddenly.
She seemed to feel something and looked up.
In the radiant golden light.
There were several strands of light converging into a beam, falling on the slender figure on the hillside.
Enveloped in the golden light.
That figure.
Seems to be more transcendent and ethereal than before, like a celestial being walking out of a painting.
Mo Wuwei's eyes flashed with surprise: "Junior Brother Wang Xiu!"
Gongshu Wumao looked in the direction of the voice, staring at Wang Xiu's figure, and couldn't help but be stunned. Then he said sourly, "Luo Binglan's disciple really has a good appearance!"
Saying that, Gongshu Wumao pulled her: "Let's go, let's stay away from him!"
Mo Wuwei didn't understand: "Why... why?"
Gongshu Wumao said, "Didn't our master teach you? Handsome men are all deceivers!"
Mo Wuwei argued, "But master, don't you often deceive me with your appearance?"
Gongshu Wumao instantly widened her eyes: "Hey~"
Mo Wuwei realized that she had said the wrong thing and stuck out her tongue: "What I mean is, Junior Brother Wang Xiu is not that kind of person!"
"You've only met him once!"
Gongshu Wumao gritted her teeth, feeling inexplicably heartbroken.
There is always a feeling of having raised a big cabbage for over ten years, only to have it stolen.
He crossed his arms and looked up, saying unkindly, "Fine, let's say he's not that kind of person. But if he finds out that we've embarrassed ourselves, borrowed money, and want to mine for him, but didn't gain any merits... where should I put my face as your master?"
"Do you want me, a disciple of the Manipulation Lineage, to become a laughingstock for the Divination Lineage?"
Mo Wuwei said aggrievedly, "No, Junior Brother Wang Xiu is very gentle and generous to others, otherwise... he wouldn't have given so many merits to the senior brothers and sisters of various lineages!"
"And even though we received fewer merits, we still received some! We also owe Junior Brother Wang Xiu a favor, so it's not good to speak ill of him here, right?"
Gongshu Wumao was speechless.
Mo Wuwei grabbed Gongshu Wumao's arm, her expression softened, and she coquettishly said, "Moreover, Master, don't forget, we came here this time to see those puppet birds of Junior Brother Wang Xiu. Isn't this the perfect opportunity?"
Upon hearing this, Gongshu Wumao fell silent for a moment, sighed, and shook his head, "You, if only you could be half as eloquent with outsiders as you are with your master!"
Mo Wuwei pursed her lips and smiled, "Let's go!"
Gongshu Wumao adjusted her glasses and followed Mo Wuwei, saying, "I have to make it clear in advance, if the rumors are false and this kid doesn't have any puppet birds, I'll turn around and leave, without even a moment's hesitation... I hate people who deceive in their research the most in my life!"
Especially good-looking people who deceive!
Pure scammers!"
"I know..."
...
Mo Wuwei is tall.
Gongshu Wumao is small, not even reaching her shoulders.
Coupled with the habit of walking with hands behind her back and a hunched body.
From a distance.
The two of them walking together looked like an elder leading a child.
However, as the head of the Manipulation Lineage.
An Astral Projection stage Almighty.
He had his own dignity and aura.
Making people not dare to underestimate him.
Wang Xiu had seen Gongshu Wumao once and immediately recognized his identity.
He quickly stood up, saluted, and said neither humble nor arrogant, "Disciple Wang Xiu, pays respects to Senior Brother Gongshu and Senior Sister Mo! It is truly an honor for the two of you to visit today. I wonder what brings you here?"
Gongshu Wumao was unhappy that Wang Xiu had captivated their well-behaved disciple with just one meeting, so she intended to test him.
Therefore, she didn't speak.
She just kept her hands behind her back and looked Wang Xiu up and down.
Pretending to be aloof.
After a long time, she snorted and said, "As a disciple of the Divination Lineage, don't tell me you haven't learned any fortune-telling or divination skills? Can't you figure out the purpose of my visit?"
After observing him for a while, Wang Xiu said seriously, "This disciple is ignorant and shallow! I can only see that Senior Brother, you have a radiant complexion, outstanding talent, a majestic presence, and great luck... It seems like everything is going extremely well!"
Perhaps there have been some difficulties in the past, but in the future, everything will go smoothly, and all wishes will come true. Nothing will be unfavorable!
Upon hearing this,
Mo Wuwei immediately held his breath nervously.
He thought to himself, how could Junior Brother Wang Xiu speak such nonsense?
Does he think our Master is a fool?
Oh no, this is bad!
Our Master is definitely going to be angry now!
Unexpectedly,
upon hearing Wang Xiu's words,
Gongshu Wumao's face showed a look of surprise, and he exclaimed with joy, "Wang Xiu, my nephew, truly lives up to being Senior Sister Luo's closed-door disciple. Your judgment of people is spot on! The future of the Divination Lineage is promising, hahaha..."
Mo Wuwei: "???"
Wang Xiu also laughed heartily, "Senior Brother, you flatter me. I've just started learning, I still have a lot to learn from you, Senior Brother!"
Gongshu Wumao laughed, "Hahaha, well said, well said!"
After a few exchanges,
the tense atmosphere that was as cold as ice seemed to instantly become harmonious.
Mo Wuwei was dumbfounded.
Junior Brother Wang Xiu is amazing!
...
Wang Xiu and Gongshu Wumao became more and more familiar with each other,
leaving Mo Wuwei aside.
The young girl sat on the lawn beside them, looking resentful, and the Human Souls around her avoided her.
After a while,
she couldn't help but speak up,
"Junior Brother Wang Xiu!"
Wang Xiu looked over, "What's wrong, Senior Sister?"
Their eyes met.
Mo Wuwei's courage that had just built up instantly dissipated, her mind went blank, and she forgot what she wanted to say.
After stammering for a long time, she blushed and said, "Can... can we see your puppet?"
Wang Xiu: "???"
"Cough cough cough!"
Gongshu Wumao instantly broke the atmosphere, coughing violently, emphasizing, "It's a puppet bird, a puppet bird!!!"
Mo Wuwei also realized, her heart beating faster, she lowered her head and said with a flushed face, "Yes, it's... a puppet bird!"
Wang Xiu breathed a sigh of relief.
He smiled and said, "I didn't expect both of you to be so well-informed... Yes, in my spare time, I have been studying the path of the Puppet Master and have made some small things that are not worth mentioning. I didn't plan to publicize it!"
Gongshu Wumao hurriedly said, "Hey, Wang Xiu, my nephew, there's no need to be modest. The path of the Puppet Master is mysterious and obscure, completely different from normal magical arts... It requires high talent and understanding. Throughout history, there have been very few who could enter this path. Your ability to enter shows that you have exceptional talent... Since we have such a fate today, why don't I take a look for you... I'm not boasting! In terms of cultivation, I'm not as good as your Master, but in the path of the Puppet Master, in the entire South State, I dare say I'm second to none! I should be able to give you some advice!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +666 mana!]
Upon hearing Gongshu Wumao's words,
Wang Xiu's expression became strange, and he bowed, "In that case, I'll trouble you, Senior Brother!"
Gongshu Wumao patted his shoulder, "Haha, no problem, no problem!"
...
Several people immediately flew up into the air.
Not long after.
They arrived near the Netherworld Tree forest.
Wang Xiu formed hand seals.
Temporarily shutting down the Four Beasts Guardian Formation and the Azure Lotus Sky-covering Formation that enveloped the surroundings.
In the next moment.
The entire view of the Netherworld Tree forest appeared in Gongshu Wumao and Mo Wuwei's line of sight.
In an instant.
Both of them were dumbfounded.
At first glance.
They saw a large number of puppet birds swiftly shuttling through the vast dark forest, their eyes emitting red light, diligently and earnestly doing their job.
Densely packed, there were thousands of them.
Yet they were orderly, cooperating with each other, as if these were not ordinary puppets, but intelligent beings.
And on the open ground in the forest.
There were rows of hundreds of huge steel devices.
Radiating various strange lights.
At a glance, it was clear that numerous complex spirit formations were engraved on them.
Most importantly.
With Gongshu Wumao and Mo Wuwei's experience, they couldn't recognize what kind of puppets these were at all with just one look.
They were not mentioned in ancient books.
And they had never seen them before.
Could it be... that Wang Xiu invented them himself?
This shocking thought popped into Gongshu Wumao's mind.
If that were true.
This kid's talent in the Puppet Master lineage might not be inferior to Mo Wuwei's!
Gongshu Wumao was astonished.
Could this kid be his greatest gain in this Divination Lineage journey?
He took a deep breath, his eyes shining.
He flicked his finger.
A burst of mana shot out, enveloping one of the puppet birds and capturing it in his palm.
Upon observation.
After a careful observation.
He was immediately shocked!
"This structure is..."
A strong light appeared in Gongshu Wumao's eyes as he tightly held the puppet bird, as if he had obtained a treasure.
Seeing his master's expression like this, Mo Wuwei couldn't help but be curious.
After obtaining Wang Xiu's permission, she also caught a puppet bird in her hand to observe.
Not long after.
The same expression appeared on her face, and she exclaimed, "Why is it so simple? Master, what is the name of the structure inside, I have never seen it before?"
Gongshu Wumao's breathing became rapid as he said, "Not only you, even I have never seen it! I have never seen... such a brilliant and ingenious structure. It can be called a transcendent-level magnificent concept..."
The last time.
Lin Yue, a disciple of the Manipulation Lineage, also marveled at the simplicity of the structure inside the puppet bird.
But his experience was obviously much worse than Gongshu Wumao's.
He only knew that this simple structure required extremely skilled methods from the Puppet Master.
But he didn't know.
Specifically... how skilled it had to be!
Simplifying complexity.
Skillful without being artificial.
These eight words, no matter which path they were used in, represented unimaginable mastery.
Any outstanding figure in any path would ultimately follow the same direction.
Although Gongshu Wumao had never seen the structure inside the puppet bird.
He could see the ingenuity of the structure.
The three components of the structure.
Were all brand new.
They had never appeared in this era.
Yet they could maximize the energy of the materials themselves.
And through interaction.
They could bring out the performance of each component five or ten times.
This was simply a miracle!
In today's Puppet Master studies, this was simply impossible.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes.
Even if the components were removed and placed in front of Gongshu Wumao.
He would never have thought of such an incredible structural idea.
The person who created these.
His brain must be different from others, right?
But at the same time.
An unprecedented joy surged in Gongshu Wumao's heart.
This structure opened the door to a new world for him.
So this is how puppets can be made?
So this kind of thinking can also work?
"If that's the case... the power system of the Crimson Feather Crossbow Beast can have a completely new structural method, the core formation carrying components of the Purple Head Flowing Horse can adopt a more efficient solution to reduce the load...
The spirit resistance mode of the Number 74 Wind Thunder Hound can be completely overturned...
And the back-mounted spirit energy cannon of the Profound Iron Golden Crystal Beast, which was only a concept before, can now be realized..."
In an instant.
Gongshu Wumao thought of too much in his mind.
He was so excited that his whole body trembled.
He cried and laughed.
He muttered a bunch of terms that outsiders couldn't understand.
Like a madman.
Even Mo Wuwei couldn't understand Gongshu Wumao's train of thought at this moment.
She was completely confused.
Only Wang Xiu, listening to Gongshu Wumao's muttering, touched his chin, lost in thought.
In the next moment.
Gongshu Wumao suddenly rushed out and headed straight for the dozen or so furnaces in the Netherworld Tree forest.
Then, with a thud.
He knelt down directly!
(End of this chapter)