I used folk talismans to ward off the evil spirit.

Chapter 13 Seeking Cultivation Techniques and Handling Aftermath

Back at home, Jiang Jun's heart was pounding.

After a long pause, he let out a long sigh and gradually calmed down: "Just what level is the one who made the move later? They're too strong!"

"Gui Jianchou" trembled slightly, as if echoing his words.

The inscription "Gui Bu Xu" still hangs quietly on the window, its soft light illuminating the ghostly aura.

Jiang Jun walked to the mirror. The imperial robes had disappeared, and he was dressed in a jacket and jeans again.

"A limited-edition skin for the Mirror World? What's the secret behind it?"

Knowing there would be no answer anytime soon, he didn't dwell on it and instead took stock of what he had gained from this trip to the strange realm.

On the back of the two pages of the folk custom notebook, "Gui Bu Xu" and "Gui Jian Chou" are colored illustrations of the talisman itself.

As a result, even though Jiang Jun is far away in the Ghost Realm, he can communicate remotely with the entity that controls the spirit, which significantly enhances his sense of security.

Furthermore, using the two images as a medium, he can monitor the distribution of the talisman clones within a certain range.

Although it is no longer possible to remotely observe or even participate in the battle using clones as before, the dynamic distribution of the town's objects can still reflect a lot of information.

At the same time, the power of the two protective artifacts was also greatly enhanced.

Take the example of light needles turning into swords.

The lightsaber that was initially formed was only the length of a finger, but now it is over a foot long, nearly ten times longer, and the change in its power is unimaginable.

In addition, there are real-world ghost items such as "grave paper," complete ghost items such as "ghost marriage invitations," and incomplete ghost items such as "ghostly candles," "ghostly laughing human skin," and "ghostly scorpion stings"...

Jiang Jun probably won't need these things, but they'll be quite valuable if he trades them with others later.

"But most importantly, the direction of my future cultivation is now clear!" Jiang Jun lay on the sofa, recalling the information Zhao Chen had revealed.

The Spiritual Realm: Using human will to communicate with the spirit of the supernatural being, and on the basis of the blood pact, to sublimate and form a spiritual pact, so that humans and supernatural beings can communicate with each other spiritually.

The Realm of Fusion: Humans and monsters are connected by blood and share a common spirit, merging into one. The monsters continuously erode the human body, causing inhuman transformations.

Refinement Realm: Endure the corrosive effects of the monster on the human body, and with unwavering willpower, completely refine the monster, thereby gaining complete control over its various abilities.

Of course, those ruthless individuals who can subdue strange creatures with their own strong will are ultimately a very small minority.

Organizations like the Bureau of Mysteries usually use mystical objects to suppress the spirituality of strange creatures, thus reaching the Refinement Realm quickly and efficiently.

Further on, Zhao Chen didn't discuss the knowledge of the extraordinary realm, possibly due to confidentiality requirements, or perhaps because he genuinely didn't know.

After all, the other party had only recently advanced to the Fusion Realm and had just shed their novice status in the Divine Realm.

But this information alone is enough!

Jiang Jun's gaze swept over the grave paper and the ghost marriage invitation.

Both of these are complete-grade artifacts, which are sufficient for making a contract and becoming a monster tamer.

But after thinking about it, he put aside these strange objects for the time being and picked up the "Sorrowful Ghost" talisman.

"Is it possible to replace the evil spirit with a talisman to achieve spiritual communication, fusion, and even refinement? Evil spirits are ferocious and prone to backlash, but there is no need to worry about this with talismans."

After much deliberation, he finally made up his mind: "We can give it a try, but we shouldn't rush into it."

He remembered Zhao Chen telling Zhou Xia that there were regular gatherings of people who controlled ghosts on the antique street in Minghe District.

"When the time comes, bring those useless strange items with you and see if you can exchange them for one or two basic cultivation manuals."

"I'm not copying it entirely, just borrowing from it. I don't think I need any advanced techniques, just any common book will do."

*

The Bureau of Supernatural Phenomena in Qingjiang City.

Li Ming stood silently by the window for a while, then turned and asked Liu Yan from the logistics center, "What's the current status of the compensation for the team members who died in the line of duty?"

Liu Yan pursed her lips: "For those with living relatives, the pensions have already been paid out. For those without relatives, their wills have been fulfilled accordingly."

"The applications for the recognition of martyrs have also been approved by the General Headquarters. There are two first-class martyrs, five second-class martyrs, and the rest are third-class martyrs."

"However, some family members cannot understand why they are not allowed to see the body, or even receive an urn, and can only be given a cenotaph..."

Li Ming clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his palms, and blood seeped from between his fingers.

"The Ghost Cult colluded with the Blood Demon Organization and received the Blood Demon's blasphemous will. Their corpses were contaminated and could only be destroyed on the spot."

Liu Yan paused for a moment, then said, "How about we use a strange object to simulate the body, so the family can have one too..."

"Shut up!" Li Ming shouted sternly. "Do you think it's appropriate to let monsters replace our comrades to enjoy the remembrance of their families, the sorrow of the citizens, and the honor of the nation?"

Liu Yan's eyes were filled with tears, and she wanted to argue, but in the end she held back.

She took a deep breath and looked at her director: "Xiao Xiang keeps crying and begging to see his father, so you should..."

"I understand." Li Ming raised his hand to interrupt. "I will see him after this matter is resolved."

"Also, is Xiao Rui alright?" His expression was grave. "Since the Ghostly Cult is convinced that the Holy Son is in Qingjiang, they will not give up easily and will likely return. Remember to be careful in everything you do!"

"He's alright. Zhao Chen is a reliable guy; he didn't give anything away." Liu Yan said, two lines of tears streaming down her face. "But Director, the plan to have Xiao Xiang impersonate the Holy Son still...?"

"There's no need to mention this again." Li Ming waved his hand wearily. "You go ahead and get busy. Call Zhao Chen over; I have something to ask him."

Liu Yan left the office.

Soon, Zhao Chen knocked on the door and came in, recounting his encounter with Jiang Jun in detail.

The focus is on two points: first, Jiang Jun's distinctive attire; and second, speculation about the identity of the compiler of his "talisman".

"Wearing a black robe and crimson skirt, and a twelve-tassel crown?"

Li Ming pondered for a moment: "It seems none of the previous generation of powerhouses dressed like this. Could it be a member of the younger generation who has just touched the transcendent realm?"

"From what you've said, this outfit seems rather mystical. It's not just simple cosplay; it has a deeper meaning. Perhaps it's related to his extraordinary path."

He then asked about Jiang Jun's whereabouts around midnight.

Zhao Chen thought for a moment: "Around midnight, he had been resting with his eyes closed. Just after midnight, he suddenly said, 'Everything is done,' and then disappeared."

Li Ming understood: "To remotely control the suppressing object from seven or eight miles away, and to strike from a distance with ease, destroying the Blood Demon Organization's teleportation array, is indeed an extraordinary skill."

"If what you say is true, he didn't reveal a single trace of evil energy throughout the entire process, and only used his self-defined 'Sorrowful Demon' to attack, then he might be a powerhouse at least at the third level of the Extraordinary Realm."

Zhao Chen was greatly surprised, then asked curiously, "But this powerful figure seems to have no airs at all. Sometimes the people who have mistakenly entered the strange realm speak rudely, but he doesn't get angry..."

Li Ming waved his hand: "Everyone is different. The strong, whether they are eccentric or kind, are just following their own will."

He asked about Liu Rui again, then waved for him to leave.

"Ring ring..." The red secure phone on the table rang.

Li Ming picked up the receiver and put it to his ear: "This is the Qingjiang City Department of Supernatural Affairs. This is Li Ming."

The other party introduced himself: "I am Deng Xingguo from the General Headquarters of the Mysterious Supernatural. The General Headquarters has top-secret information regarding the talisman you reported, as well as the information about the mysterious powerful figure!"