Chapter 786: The Lost Art of Talisman Incantations

"This requires the reinforcement of Mind Power," Chen Yu said with a smile. "Moreover, Talisman Water created this way invokes the blessings of the gods, and the effects will be even better."

"So it really does require Mind Power. My grandfather knew how to do it back in the day, and it was recorded in our family's classics. It's a pity; during the 'Destroy the Four Olds' campaign decades ago, it was labeled as feudal superstition and burned." Li Lao's eyes turned slightly red. "When my grandfather was denounced and finally died at home, the villagers from ten miles around all came to see him off."

"It is truly a pity." Chen Yu sighed slightly. In fact, many things in Huaxia were lost during those turbulent years.

Furthermore, in modern times, our countrymen worship things foreign and fawn over them. Many intangible cultural heritages are being claimed by small countries, and acupuncture, even Traditional Chinese Medicine, is being held up by some petty people.

Especially Traditional Chinese Medicine; in Fusang, it is called Kampo medicine and is highly sought after, yet at home, it is promoted by some as feudal superstition. One has to say this is a tragedy.

However, the retro trend that has become popular in recent years is also a form of protection and support for traditional culture by the state.

After Chen Yu finished speaking, he took out several Silver Needles, removed Zhou Xinyan's clothing, and began the Acupuncture.

Wherever the Silver Needles went, that black tattoo retreated. The black-purple tattoo seemed to fear Chen Yu's Silver Needles, scurrying about to avoid his needles.

But after a moment, Chen Yu's Silver Needles formed a circle, completely surrounding the black Snake Form tattoo.

The tattoo scurried about in panic amidst the circle of Silver Needles, but it could not escape the encirclement of Chen Yu's needles.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Chen Yu picked up a bowl of Talisman Water, held it in his mouth, and then sprayed it onto Zhou Xinyan's back.

*Sshhh! * A burst of white smoke rose. This bowl of water seemed like strong acid. At the same time, the patch of black tattoo on Zhou Xinyan's back suddenly bulged, as if something were about to crawl out from her back.

Simultaneously, a strange hissing sound came from her back. This hissing sound was extremely bizarre, just like some kind of wild beast.

Zhou Xinyan, who was in a coma, had a pained expression, as if she were enduring immense agony.

At this moment, Zhou Ming's two large red roosters were also brought over. Chen Yu shouted to Zhou Ming and Li Lao, "You two go out first. Zhou Ming, stand at the door and get ready. After I bring your sister out, you must close the door immediately."

"Understood." Zhou Ming gritted his teeth and hurriedly went out with Li Lao. He grabbed the door handle and stood ready at the entrance.

Chen Yu untied the hemp ropes on the feet of the two large roosters. These two chickens were originally destined for the slaughter, and when they were brought in, they were drooping their heads and listless.

But as soon as they saw Zhou Xinyan's back, the two large roosters instantly became spirited. They clucked inside the room, circling around Zhou Xinyan incessantly, as if something on her body were attracting them.

Chen Yu took out a Dagger and stabbed it into the bulging patch of skin on Zhou Xinyan's back.

With a muffled *plop*, a pool of black blood gushed out from her back.

As this black blood surged out, a mass of black Qi dissipated from her back. Chen Yu grabbed a bedsheet, wrapped Zhou Xinyan's body in it, and ran out, shouting at the same time, "Close the door..."

Zhou Ming at the door hurriedly slammed the door shut. Chen Yu backhanded two Talismans, slapping them onto the door handle.

A mass of visible black Qi could be seen rampaging inside the room, and the door handle also made *click-clack* sounds. The two large roosters were flying and flapping about in the room, their red feathers standing on end. They were fighting in the room, clucking non-stop, as if engaged in a fierce battle with an enemy.

After Chen Yu came out, he placed Zhou Xinyan on a hospital bed, removed the Silver Needles from her body, and then fed her the Talisman Water.

A moment later, Zhou Xinyan slowly woke up. Her spirit was weak, but her consciousness was clear. She whispered, "Chen Yu, is it you?"

"It's fine now, just rest for a while." Chen Yu turned his head and said, "Xinyi, take care of her. I'll go check the situation over there."

"Alright, Brother Chen." Tang Xinyi nodded hurriedly.

Chen Yu walked out and saw that the fierce battle in the isolation room had reached its end. The two large roosters were fighting with increasing bravery, and there were chicken feathers all over the floor. On the ground, a long, thin black snake lay motionless.

The two large roosters strutted around the room with an arrogant gait, clucking from time to time and pecking at the snake's carcass a few times.

Only then did Chen Yu open the door and walk in.

The snake's body was thin and long, but its head was unusually large. It looked like a miniature version of the Black-Letter Red Snake encountered that day.

Although this thing was not as tenacious as an ordinary snake, it was a creature from Fusang legends that had several lives. Even if its true body was destroyed, its Spirit would still exist in another way.

After it was destroyed back then, it must have attached its Spirit to Zhou Xinyan and then slowly changed. If it hadn't been cleared in time, it would have broken out of her body in a few years.

But this thing had a weakness: it feared large roosters. After its main body shrank, the two large roosters coming in allowed it to be completely annihilated. This was truly one thing subduing another.

Chen Yu burned the little snake with a fire and then said to Zhou Ming, "These two large roosters are your sister's saviors. Raise them well from now on."

"Of course I'll raise them well. I won't eat chicken anymore." Zhou Ming gave a cheeky grin. "Chen Yu, I've heard my sister mention you. I didn't expect you to have so many tricks up your sleeve. Let's add each other on WeChat. I'll treat you to a drink in a while to thank you properly."

"You're still a student. If I dare find out you're running around showing off like those playboys, I'll break your legs." Zhou Ming had gotten carried away, but a single sentence from Zhou Lao behind him made him tremble with fear.

"I was just saying, Grandpa, don't take it seriously." Zhou Ming smiled awkwardly and ran out, hugging the two large roosters.

"Little Chen, is Xinyan alright now?" Zhou Lao asked.

"She's fine. I'll prescribe some medicine for her to recuperate. The two of us encountered the snake's main body that day. It's my fault for not cutting the weeds and digging up the roots, otherwise, this wouldn't have happened." Chen Yu said as he wrote down the prescription.

"Miss Zhou is mainly suffering from external evil and internal infection, and she was also frightened. This prescription can calm the external evil and settle her heart. She will be fine after taking it for a week," Chen Yu said.

"Then thank you." Zhou Lao nodded. "Little Chen, you are not simple. Dragon Breath is lacking talent like you. Why not..."

"Don't, thank you for your kindness, Zhou Lao. I'm someone who can't stand being constrained by rules and regulations." Chen Yu shook his head hurriedly. He understood what Zhou Lao meant; looking at his demeanor, he wanted to recommend him to join Dragon Breath, but Chen Yu really had no interest in a place like Dragon Breath.

"Haha, alright then, I won't force you. If you ever change your mind, come find me directly." Zhou Lao laughed heartily; he did not force Chen Yu.