Chapter 91: Artifact Section: Substitute Scarecrow!

When he thought of this, Daozhang Xuanqing's hand froze as he reached for the Lightning Talisman, he pondered for a long while, and a flash of insight flickered in his mind; then a brocade pouch appeared in his hand, which he handed to Liu Dongzhu.

Liu Dongzhu asked in puzzlement, "Daozhang, what is this?"

"This brocade pouch contains a substitute scarecrow, a treasure I obtained before; hang it around Ping'an's neck, and if he suffers a fatal attack, this substitute scarecrow will absorb the damage for him!"

Daozhang Xuanqing explained.

"Thank you, Daozhang Xuanqing!"

Liu Dongzhu was instantly delighted; she had originally only intended to obtain another Lightning Talisman from Daozhang Xuanqing, and if she couldn't get one, she planned to place the Lightning Talisman she possessed onto Ping'an.

She hadn't expected.

Daozhang Xuanqing would provide a substitute scarecrow; although she didn't know what a substitute scarecrow was, from his explanation…

She roughly guessed that the substitute scarecrow must be more valuable than a Lightning Talisman.

It could better protect Ping'an's safety!

Wang Lin said, "Daozhang, isn't this substitute scarecrow too precious? Perhaps you should take it back; you might find a use for it yourself!"

"It's just an ordinary substitute scarecrow, it can't help me; give it to Ping'an, this item is currently the most suitable for Ping'an!"

Daozhang Xuanqing let out a slight sigh; with his cultivation, if he suffered a fatal injury, this ordinary substitute scarecrow could not bear the damage for him.

That is why the substitute scarecrow had been forgotten in his storage bag for many years, had it not been for the sudden flash of insight that just now flickered in his mind.

He could not even recall that he possessed such a thing as a substitute scarecrow.

"Ding! You are now equipped with a primary artifact; congratulations, you have received the reward: Substitute Scarecrow Crafting Method 【Entry Level】!"

"Ding! Artifact Section unlocked: Substitute Scarecrow 【Entry Level】!"

As soon as Liu Dongzhu placed the brocade pouch on Wang Ping'an's neck—his slender neck already nearly covered with items—two cold, mechanical voices instantly rang in Ping'an's mind.

"Brother Wang, it's getting late, we've eaten, and there are many tasks waiting for me at the Daoist temple!"

Daozhang Xuanqing rose to leave, but after only a few steps, as if recalling something, he halted and said:

"However, I may not have time these next two days; I need to escort Yuan Liang and Yuan Ming to the Prefecture Capital to have them join the Ziyang Palace to study, and I will return after a while."

"If you have any matters and are not busy, come back to the temple after some time!"

"Daozhang, as long as Ping'an remains healthy and safe, we have nothing to trouble you with; feel free to take the two young Daozhangs to the Prefecture Capital!"

Wang Lin laughed, "During this period, I'll have Dongzhu stay at home to look after Ping'an, not stepping out a single step. With you and Young Master Dai's treasures, I think Ping'an will not encounter any danger!"

The next day.

"Ding! You have cultivated the Purple Qi Scripture once, congratulations, you have received the reward: Physique+1!"

【7】 A cold, mechanical voice sounded in his mind; Wang Ping'an subconsciously opened his eyes, his small face full of surprise.

A mechanical, icy voice rang out in his mind, Wang Ping'an instinctively opened his eyes, his little face full of surprise.

It wasn't his first cultivation of the Purple Qi Scripture; each session yields strong effects, but this was his first time receiving the Physique+1 reward.

"Could it be a coincidence?"

Wang Ping'an thought for a moment, but the notion vanished in an instant as he shook his head; coincidence seemed too far‑fetched.

He didn't really believe it was a coincidence!

Aside from that speculation, he couldn't think of any other possibilities.

"Hello, is anyone there?" Just as Wang Ping'an was about to continue cultivating to verify whether the Physique+1 reward from the Purple Qi Scripture was a coincidence or an unknown change, a gentle voice seemed to echo beside his ear.

"Someone's here, may I ask who you're looking for!"

Liu Dongzhu responded, rose from the bed, dressed, got down, and briskly walked to Wang Ping'an, scooping him up from the cradle.

She walked out briskly!

At the courtyard gate she saw two figures; one was Immortal Official Luo Liang, who had visited their home just yesterday from Qingyang County, and the other was a young man she didn't recognize.

Liu Dongzhu respectfully said, "Immortal Official, may I ask what brings you to our home? My parents are working in the fields; shall I call them back?"

"No need, just stay here!"

Luo Liang opened his mouth to speak, but before he could utter a word the young man cut in, "I heard Immortal Official Luo saved your child's life from an Evil Cultivator and slew the Evil Cultivator; is that true?"

Liu Dongzhu gave no answer, but looked at Luo Liang with puzzlement.

Luo Liang inwardly smirked; ever since Luo Quan entered his celestial palace, he had endured plenty of cold sarcasm, and now seeing Luo Quan humbled, he couldn't be happy.

Luo Quan glanced at Luo Liang.

Luo Liang subconsciously suppressed his smugness, but quickly recovered, recalling he had no reason to fear him, and since he hadn't given him face, why should he? He smiled lightly and said:

"Madam Wang, he is my clan junior, a member of the Demon‑Subduing Division. This time an Evil Cultivator caused chaos in our Qingyang County; the County Magistrate went to the Prefecture Capital for reinforcements, and it was him.

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Unfortunately he arrived a step too late; the rampaging Evil Cultivator had already been slain by me, so this time I came to ask you about the events!"

"Demon‑Subduing Division?"

Liu Dongzhu exclaimed, "The Demon‑Subduing Division is a Daxia organization that slays demons and exorcises evil; I had heard of it once or twice from Wang Ruhai before."

It is said.

No one knows how many demons and monsters have perished within the Demon‑Subduing Division!

I didn't expect that this time an Evil Cultivator caused trouble in Qingyang County, and the County Magistrate would summon someone from the Demon‑Subduing Division, who also happens to be Immortal Official Luo's clan junior.

Only.

From their brief conversation, it seemed their relationship was rather ordinary.

No.

It can no longer be called ordinary; there is a slight contradiction.

Luo Quan ignored Liu Dongzhu's astonishment and said calmly, "Madam, could you now tell me how my clan brother saved your child's life from the Evil Cultivator and slew the Evil Cultivator?"

"Lord Luo, that's how it happened…"

Liu Dongzhu took a deep breath, forced down her inner agitation, and gradually recounted the lie she had pondered all night.

After a long while, Luo Quan finished listening to Liu Dongzhu's account and looked at Luo Liang with a mocking expression.

Seeing this, Luo Liang felt ill at ease for a moment, and he hurriedly said: "What kind of look is that? Do you think Lady Wang is lying, or do you not believe I have the ability to slay the Evil Cultivator?"

While speaking, Luo Liang felt only relief in his eyes; just a short while ago, Luo Quan had asked him how he had dealt with the Evil Cultivator, and he had summed it up in a few words without elaborating—otherwise, he would have had to wait for Luo Quan to come question Liu Dongzhu.

He is nine out of ten likely to be exposed!

(End of chapter)