Chapter 75 The Fifth Incense Stick, the True Lord Appears (Fourth Update)
"That's right, I usually listen while lying in bed." Zong Shichang was not ashamed but proud of it. "What else is there to say?"

Zhao Xing pointed at the two people who had left the Temple of Heaven and said, "Anyone who sees this is a spectator. If you return the gift, it means you approve. The magic of the dancers and musicians will improve."

"I guess they will come to our place to pay their respects as well. If you return the gift, it's just a courtesy. If you don't return the gift, it's fine."

"The higher the level and appreciation of the audience, the more feedback the dancers and musicians get from the performance. If they can give something in return, they will give even more feedback. Of course, there is an upper limit to this."

The group of people who got the fragrance were stronger than those in the square, so Liu Muqing and Lu Qian naturally didn't want to let them go.

Sure enough, after coming down, he ran over here and bowed to Zong Shichang and his group.

Zhao Xing thought the two performed quite well, so he bowed his hands as a compliment to them.

Lu Qian kept staring at Zhao Xing, and when she saw him bowing in return, she curled her lips.

Although this guy is hateful, he is still polite.

If only he could return the Sparrow Feather vestment to me.

The others also gave them face. After all, these two were from prestigious families and were acquainted with Young Master Zong, so they all returned the gifts.

The gifts from others were very formal, but Zong Shichang took out a banknote from his pocket and waved at Lu Qian and Liu Muqing: "You two young ladies are so good, here's the reward!"

Lu Qian looked at Zong Shichang coming over, her teeth gnashing, she wanted to punch him twice, but in the end she endured it and said through gritted teeth: "Zong Shichang, thank you!"

"That doesn't sound sincere. I won't give you the first prize." Zong Shichang handed the banknote to Lu Qian with a smile, and folded the banknote for Liu Muqing and inserted it into her bun.

Liu Muqing bowed again: "Thank you, Master Zong."

"Miss Liu, you're welcome." Zong Shichang bowed very seriously, and his voice became much gentler.

After the two of them left, Zhao Xing nudged Zong Shichang with his shoulder and said, "Do you like this Miss Liu?"

Zong Shichang turned around and asked, "Is it so obvious?"

Zhao Xing sneered and walked away: "You are almost blinded by others' eyes, you think they are stupid."

Zong Shichang murmured to himself: "Yes, even you can see it, why doesn't Miss Liu know my feelings..."

In just a short while, the remaining incense stick in the Temple of Heaven Square was snatched away.

One of them was named Gu Feng, holding a bow and arrow with silver light flashing, and there were four or five people following him.

After meeting Zhao Xing's gaze, Gu Feng's expression changed slightly.

He was the archer who attacked Zhao Xing during the day in an attempt to snatch Lingxiu's spirit. However, he did not expect that Zhao Xing had made such great progress. After absorbing three portions of Lingxiu, he even surpassed Cao Qiu Shui.

After thinking about it, Gu Feng decided not to move forward and waited in line at the back.

The recipient of the last stick of incense was a mechanical engineer. He was followed by two mechanical beasts shaped like tigers. The mechanical tiger beasts were more than two meters tall, with fangs extending two feet out of their mouths. They were shining with cold light and were very extraordinary.

Behind the tiger, there were four small mechanical beasts that looked strange, like lizards.

"A third-grade, top-quality mechanical beast? Six of them?" Zhao Xing took a look and was quite surprised.

The mechanisms of the craftsmen are driven by magic arrays, and mechanical beasts are the most difficult skill to learn.

Unlike the straw man magic, the mechanical beast can exist forever, has a high level of spirituality, and can even cast spells hidden in its body.

But the straw man has a time limit and cannot exist forever, and it has no spirituality at a low level.

However, the straw man method is not picky, a handful of dry grass can be used, and local materials can be used, saving time and effort.

The materials for the mechanical beasts are even more expensive, and it takes time and effort to study the magic array.

"This man is called Hu Yang. He is only in his early twenties and he can create a third-level mechanical beast. He is truly a rare talent."

"I have to say it, the workers and officials are really enviable. They can make such a powerful mechanical beast, which is much better than a straw man." Zong Shichang said.

"I'm not envious at all." Zhao Xing shook his head.

"Brother Zhao, don't be stubborn." Zong Shichang said with empty eyes: "Speak with your conscience."

"How old did you say he was?" Zhao Xing asked.

"In his early twenties. If I'm not mistaken, he should be twenty-one." Zong Shichang said.

"Do you think he looks twenty-one?" Zhao Xing asked.

"..." Zong Shichang looked at Hu Yang's obvious forehead wrinkles, crow's feet and dark circles, and opened his mouth.

"Look at the top of his head again. Is there any hair left?"

"..."

Zhao Xing shrugged and said, "You know why I'm not envious, right?"

"There is no such thing as a masterpiece that takes one's life."

Zong Shichang was speechless.

Zhao Xing smiled and looked away from Hu Yang.

He said he would never study mechanical arrays, let alone make a mechanical beast!
It is a masterpiece of destiny, and this is no joke.

As you progress through the art of mechanisms and magic arrays, you will find many secret methods that require you to expend a lot of your own efforts to enchant the treasures.

For example, the swordsmith's "heart and blood sharpening method".

To put it bluntly, it means using one's lifespan as a price to increase the spirituality, power, etc. of the mechanical puppet.

As long as there is this secret method, it is impossible to resist not using it. Use a little today, a little tomorrow, day by day... Even if there is the fortune-enhancing longevity of the Qiyun Dynasty, it can't be added!

The ones mentioned above are still relatively good. There are also some lunatics who want to be famous all over the world and sacrifice themselves all at once. Even if Gan Jiang and Moye come, they have to say they are awesome.

Zhao Xing would never study the Gong family's magic array, and he would not do anything that would shorten his life. Of course, he liked to use the Gong family's treasures.

The people in the Temple of Heaven Square were waiting for the second wave of incense, while the people below were waiting for the battle between Yang Junxiong and Du Jiaojiao to end.

Suddenly, Zhao Xing discovered that the two of them slowed down and the light and shadow gradually dimmed.

"clang!"

As a crisp sound emerged, everyone's ears were startled and they quickly took a few steps back.

The two beams of light finally separated, revealing their true appearance.

The battle between Yang Junxiong and Du Jiaojiao finally came to an end.

"Sister Jiao!"

Lu Qian and Liu Muqing ran over quickly.

"I am fine."

Du Jiaojiao was breathing slightly and her hair was disheveled.

Yang Junxiong's hair wasn't even messy, and his breathing was even, as if the battle just now was very easy for him.

"She has become stronger again." Zong Shichang said with emotion, "No one has tasted her red lips, and she killed a young man with one punch. Who would dare to marry her if this continues?"

"Brother, warriors of the highest rank have very good hearing. If you don't improve your speech, you might be the young man who was beaten to death." Zhao Xing said calmly.

"Ahem." Zong Shichang changed the subject and said, "What should we do now? Should we take action?"

"Let's take a look first."

Zhao Xing stared ahead.

Yang Junxiong pointed his gun at Lu Qian and Liu Muqing who were rushing over: "If you continue to pester me, I will find a way to severely injure you and your friends."

"You, despicable!"

"shameless!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Lu Qian and Liu Muqing's faces changed.

Du Jiaojiao stopped the two of them, stared at Yang Junxiong for a moment, nodded and said: "I'll give this incense to you."

Yang Junxiong put away his spear, squeezed his legs together, turned into a stream of light, rushed up the steps, and entered the temple.

"I didn't realize that Du Jiaojiao is so loyal." Wen Zhao waved his feather fan, "She was willing to give up the chance to be the first incense stick for her friend."

"It's really rare. No one can remember what happened on the mountain, but she still did it. Her heart is pure. No wonder her spear skills are so powerful." Zhang Boran sighed. "But she probably felt that she was not sure of getting the first incense, so she gave up."

"Stop talking so much and get ready."

After Yang Junxiong entered the temple, Du Jiaojiao protected Lu Qian and Liu Muqing in.

If a strong person wants to do this, no one dares to object.

All they could do was watch them occupy the first four places for worshipping God.

Now the first four incense sticks are full.

The pressure suddenly fell on Wen Zhao and Zhang Boran.

The moment Du Jiaojiao and the other two stepped onto the stairs, Zhang Boran immediately started to sprint.

Wen Zhao was chanting: "You are looking east to the edge of the sky, your spirit is stirring the universe and Dingyuan."

Zhang Boran's speed suddenly increased, and his momentum instantly climbed to the ninth level of Ju Yuan!

He rushed up the hundred-step stone steps almost instantly.

However, just when Wen Zhao thought that Zhang Boran would be the fifth one to go in, he saw Zhang Boran suddenly running back at an even faster speed.

"Cousin, what are you doing?" Wen Zhao was extremely stunned.

Zhang Boran had a blank expression on his face. He raised his hand and punched Wen Zhao.

"What? Stop the war..."

Before Wen Zhao could finish his words, he was hit by a punch. His teeth flew everywhere and he flew backwards, his life or death unknown.

This strange scene made everyone who were eager to try stop and feel confused.

what's the situation?
Zhao Xing looked back at Yuan Bo who was beside Zong Shichang.

Just now, Yuan Bo, who has always been very low-key, took action.

The statue in his eyes disappeared and appeared behind Zhang Boran.

He spread his limbs and stuck completely to Zhang Boran, controlling him like a puppet.

"When one uses the spirit writing technique to summon a ghost, usually the ghost possesses one's own body. But this Yuan Bo can actually summon the ghost spirit to possess someone else's body? He has something special." Zhao Xing was originally planning to take action, but he stopped after seeing the situation on Zhang Boran's body with his bright eyes.

"Young Master, you can go in." Yuan Bo, who had not spoken a word until now, suddenly spoke with a somewhat eerie tone.

Zong Shichang looked at Zhao Xing and gave up the opportunity to serve the fifth incense stick: "Zhao Sanjia, you go first. It's not appropriate for you to stay behind."

Zhao Xing glanced at Yuan Bo, who showed no reaction. "Okay."

Zhao Xing didn't hesitate and immediately let a cold wind surround his body, floating towards the stairs like a ghost.

Gu Feng behind him squeezed the silver bow, but ultimately did not dare to attack.

Some people noticed Yuan Bo's peculiarity and believed that if they took action now, they might not be able to get the fifth incense stick.

Hu Yang, who was standing between the two mechanical beasts, was also indifferent.

He hadn't originally thought about competing for the top five, and the incense after the fifth was all similar, with very little difference, so there was no need to compete.

So after Zhao Xing went in, Zong Shichang, Uncle Cang, and Uncle Hu all went in safely.

Next came the archer Gu Feng and the mechanical engineer Hu Yang.

Zhang Boran was the last one to enter.

After Yuan Bo lifted the restrictions, he came to himself. Although he didn't understand what had happened, the last spot was in front of him, so he didn't care that his cousin was still in a coma and went straight into the temple.

After Zhao Xing entered the temple, he did not see the four people in front of him.

Three animals are offered as sacrifices on the temple platform, and a statue of a god holding a ruler is looking into the distance.

Zhao Xing's mind moved, and the incense in his hand suddenly burned. After bowing three times, he inserted the incense into the incense burner.

He was chanting, "Zhao Xing, the clerk of the Ministry of Agriculture, prays to the True Lord to show his holiness."

The incense burned, and it was clearly a thin wisp of incense, but suddenly smoke filled the entire hall.

When I looked up again, the surroundings suddenly became foggy and the light dimmed.

The statue on the stage has disappeared, replaced by a living giant.

It radiated golden light and was three meters tall.

This is the manifestation of the Yin God.

"You ask this god to show his divine power, what do you ask for?"

Zhao Xing bowed and said, "Please teach me how to obtain the golden cup Lingxiu guarded by the mountain cat."

He did not elaborate, because the Yin God was in charge of everything on the mountain and naturally knew what he was talking about.

Judging from the effect of the fifth incense stick, if this golden cup is of medium-grade spiritual quality, then after the True Lord appears, he will generally tell him the answer directly.

But what the mountain cat was guarding was obviously not a mid-grade spiritual treasure, but a top-grade one.

Then you have to pass the test of the Yin God.

"The golden cup is a top-grade spiritual treasure. If you want to learn this method, you need to pass the test."

"Once the incense burns out, if you fail the test, it will be considered a wasted opportunity."

"If you ask for a mid-level spiritual treasure, this god can directly tell you a location without any effort."

"Have you thought about it?"

Zhao Xing did not hesitate, and said, "I choose to accept the test. Please speak, Master."

The Three-foot Spirit said, “One day, a man who grew fruit trees came to Donghu Mountain. He offered the first incense to me and prayed that there would be no wind in the next few days because his pear orchard fruit trees were blooming.”

"The second stick of incense was offered by a boatman. He prayed to the god to blow more wind on the river, because boats need the power of wind to move."

"The third stick of incense is from a traveler who is going on a long journey and he prays to the god for no wind or rain."

"On the fourth stick of incense, a farmer came and said his farmland was dry and he needed to wait for rain to plant rice. He prayed for a heavy rain today."

After saying this, the three-foot spirit stared at Zhao Xing and said, "I have promised the wishes of four people. How should I solve this problem?"

Zhao Xing was a minor official in the Ministry of Agriculture, and was involved in all kinds of ups and downs. This could be considered as asking questions based on one's personal abilities.

But among these four people, one wants wind and the other doesn't.

One wants it to rain, the other doesn't.

They are completely conflicting.

If you fail to answer to satisfy the Yin Spirit before the incense burns out, you will have wasted your opportunity.

However, Zhao Xing did not think for too long at all. He gave the answer almost as soon as Yin Shen finished speaking.

"I have a method that may help you resolve your worries."

The three-foot spirit reminded him, "There is still time, think carefully before answering."

Zhao Xing smiled slightly and said confidently: "It rains at night and is sunny during the day. The wind blows along the water surface and does not enter the pear garden."

The three-foot-tall spirit nodded with a smile: "Good."

Call ~
The smoke cleared.

Zhao Xing came to his senses and found that he was no longer in the temple, but under a tree.

Ahead is the cave where the mountain cat lives.

There was also a wind chime in his hand.

"Thank you, Master, for the Dharma."

Zhao Xing bowed towards the mountain.

The rules for personal fate have been set to avoid unnecessary disputes after leaving the temple, so after burning incense, one will be moved out of the temple and directly to the desired place.

Zhao Xing took the wind chime and walked straight into the cave.

Just entered not long ago.

"Ha~" A roar was heard, and a black shadow struck like lightning.

But when the attack was about to reach Zhao Xing, it suddenly stopped.

"Dingling~"

The wind chime in Zhao Xing's hand shook, making a crisp sound.

"Meow?"

The mountain cat stopped and looked at the wind chime in Zhao Xing's hand in confusion.

At this time, Zhao Xing also saw the true appearance of the mountain cat.

It is very small, only about the size of a normal house cat.

There are two pairs of pointed ears on the furry little head, the little gray tail is gently swaying, and there is a curious light in the big eyes.

It seems that no one understands why Zhao Xing has a wind chime in the mountain temple.

"Be good and follow me from now on." Zhao Xing squatted down and waved at the mountain cat with the hand holding the wind chime.

The bobcat shrank its head, seeming a little hesitant, but the light emanating from the wind chimes made it want to get closer.

The wind chimes in the mountain temple are imbued with the aura of the True Lord and are used to subdue mountain cats.

The mountain cat was raised by the Yin God to guard the four kinds of spiritual beings.

This is why bobcats can be marketed while still in their cub stage.

The mountain spirits were so beautiful that the mountain cats had no idea how much they had eaten.

However, the Yin God also gave the mountain cat the right to choose.

If it is unwilling to recognize the new owner, Zhao Xing can only get the golden cup of luck.

If you recognize the owner, you can take the mountain cat away.

"Do you remember the vine berries and white vanilla I gave you last time? Eat as much as you want in the future. If you want to come with me, just come over." Zhao Xing said softly.

"Meow~" After hesitating for a long time, the bobcat came over and rubbed Zhao Xing's palm with its little head.

"Ding-ling~" The wind chime made a final crisp sound, then turned into golden light and dissipated in the wind, merging into the bodies of Zhao Xing and Mountain Cat.

The man and the cat established a certain connection.

【Lynx (juvenile)】

[Bloodline: Spiritual species (transformed from taking various mountain spiritual species)]

[Grade: Ninth Grade Mid-Term]

[Innate Abilities: Super Speed, Nine Healings]

[Secret Skills: Thunder Claw (Intermediate Level 8), Wind Control Stomp (Intermediate Level 7)]

Exotic beasts are not under the jurisdiction of the Qiyun Dynasty system, so the grade of mountain cats does not follow the nine grades and thirty levels set by the Great Zhou Taizu, but is calculated according to the four small levels of "early, middle, late, and perfect" in the ancient practice system.

Humans under the Qiyun system are measured according to nine grades and thirty levels, which makes a big difference.

Looking at the data about the mountain cat on the panel, Zhao Xing grinned and held the mountain cat on his shoulders: "Little guy, you will not regret your choice this time."

"Meow~" the mountain cat responded.

Zhao Xing clapped his hands and walked into the cave.

Since the straw man had been here once, he was familiar with the cave.

Coming before the huge white skeleton again, Zhao Xing vaguely guessed what had happened.

There was another strange beast that fought with the mountain cat's mother, and both were injured in the end, leaving only the cub alive.

"Where did you put that golden cup?" Zhao Xing asked when they came to the four forked roads.

"Meow~" The mountain cat stretched out its paw and pointed to one of the forks in the road.

"Hidden Ice Lotus Pond? You are really smart, you are on guard against it." Zhao Xing smiled and pointed to the fork in the road: "Go, get it."

"Swoosh~" Zhao Xing felt a weight on his shoulder, and then the mountain cat rushed into the fork like lightning.

In the blink of an eye, the mountain cat returned with a cup bigger than its head in its mouth.

"Meow?" The mountain cat jumped onto Zhao Xing's shoulder and rubbed against him.

"Yes, that's it." Zhao Xing took the golden cup, held it in his hand and looked at it.

The texture of the cup is soft, like jade, and there are faint mysterious patterns on the cup body, as if it contains the mysteries of heaven and earth.

When Zhao Xing looked over, a stream of golden air suddenly emerged from the originally empty cup, and in an instant it became thick, like liquid.

(End of this chapter)