r18novel Chapter 16 is haunted?
Chapter 16 is haunted?
"Snap!"
A bolt of purple lightning, as thick as an arm, pierced through the roof and struck Uncle Nine's peach wood sword.
The peach wood sword, gleaming with orange-red light, was instantly shattered by lightning.
"Master!"
Zhao Yi's expression immediately changed, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"The forging of this protective weapon even involved a lightning tribulation?"
Even without asking, Zhao Yi understood.
If it weren't for Uncle Nine blocking the purple lightning, this thunder would have been enough to shatter the paper puppet.
"It's alright!"
Uncle Nine's magical power surged, instantly restoring his aura, and everything around him quieted down.
He looked at the peach wood sword in his hand, feeling a slight pang of regret.
This was crafted from a century-old peach wood branch, which he had used for over ten years, but now it has been destroyed by lightning.
"Ayi, quickly try it and see how it works!"
Uncle Nine casually tossed the charred peach wood sword aside and said to Zhao Yi with a smile.
"Yes, Master!"
Zhao Yi's face was full of excitement and anticipation.
However, a warm feeling stirred within him.
He had naturally seen Lei Ting destroy the peach wood sword.
Zhao Yi kept all of these in his heart.
"Let's call our Heavenly Dao Sect's guardian weapon 'Heavenly Dao Divine Weapon'," Zhao Yi said with a smile.
"Yes, some of the senior members of the sect used to call their protective weapons that way too," Uncle Nine nodded and said.
"Ah Yi, you should perform the blood sacrifice again. The secret incantation you use has also changed." Uncle Nine immediately passed on the incantation to Zhao Yi.
A moment later, the Heavenly Dao Divine Weapon was successfully refined, and Zhao Yi's paper puppet was transformed into a guardian divine weapon of the Heavenly Dao Sect.
In normal circumstances, he looks more like a human being.
Once the magic is unleashed, it is no longer shrouded in black mist, but instead appears to radiate divine light.
"Master is giving it a set of clothes!"
Uncle Nine immediately picked up the yellow paper in front of the altar and started tearing it quickly.
Soon a miniature paper garment appeared, and Uncle Nine picked up the charred peach wood sword next to it.
"This is considered top-grade lightning-struck wood. Although the quantity is small and its exorcising effect is not significant, it is very suitable for making fabric for clothes."
Uncle Nine clenched his fist, and the charred peach wood sword turned into black powder, which he instantly smeared onto the yellow paper.
"Imperial Edict!"
boom!
In an instant, the yellow paper burst into flames, and then a black long gown from the Republican era appeared on the altar.
"Let it be put on. Although it's not exactly a magic artifact, it still has some effect in warding off evil spirits and suppressing malevolent forces."
"And it can reduce the consumption of your vital energy," Uncle Nine said with a smile.
Ordinary protective weapons consume magical power, but weapons made with paper puppets as their core material still consume vital energy.
Most people really can't afford it, but fortunately Zhao Yi has an amazing physique and can handle it.
This is also one of the reasons why Uncle Nine was willing to help Zhao Yi forge the Guardian Weapon.
"Master, now that I have Adao, this carriage is no longer of much use to me. I'll leave it at the mortuary for you to use as a mode of transportation," Zhao Yi said with a smile.
"Good, good, good!" Wencai nodded excitedly.
"En?" Uncle Jiu glared at Wen Cai, who was so frightened that he quickly gave an embarrassed smile and dared not speak again.
"Ah Yi, this carriage isn't cheap. You might need it when you open your shop and need to buy goods."
"Master is used to walking and doesn't travel far, so he doesn't need a carriage," Uncle Nine said to Zhao Yi.
"Master, it's just a carriage. Senior Brother Wencai doesn't have much to do on weekdays, so let him learn how to drive one. It will be more convenient for you to travel by carriage in the future."
"I'm not short of money. The restaurant will be opening soon, and I'll have a business to make a living, so I won't be short of money anymore."
"Please don't refuse!" Zhao Yi said.
"This..." Uncle Nine hesitated for a moment.
"Alright, Master, it's settled then. I'll go to town to buy some household items for the house."
"Wencai, tomorrow morning, you drive your master to the restaurant at the intersection at the north end of the main street in town," Zhao Yi said.
"Okay, junior brother, I'll definitely go there as soon as possible," Wen Cai said excitedly.
He had never driven a carriage before, and he was immediately excited.
"Master, I'll be going now," Zhao Yi said with a smile.
"Hmm!" Uncle Nine nodded.
"Ah Da, let's go!"
With a thought, Zhao Yi gave an order to the Heavenly Dao Divine Soldier, A'da.
This Heavenly Divine Weapon possesses some intelligence, roughly comparable to a child in their teens.
After all, the most essential material inside is the soul of nine people born in the yin year, yin month, and yin hour.
Although being refined resulted in memory damage and turning them into puppets, they still retained their most basic logical thinking instincts.
Therefore, they can understand most everyday instructions.
Just like before, Zhao Yi had the paper puppet throw Feng Luoyan's body into the mass grave.
So, "A-Da" is the name Zhao Yi gave to the Heavenly Dao Divine Weapon.
"When we get to town, I'll buy a rickshaw. Then we'll have someone to pull the cart," Zhao Yi said in a good mood.
Although carriages are good, they are nowhere near as fast as divine weapons, which are smaller, more agile, and don't require feeding.
Half an hour later, Zhao Yi returned to the town with the Heavenly Dao Divine Weapon, A'da.
I took some time to buy a rickshaw, which cost me 75 yuan.
Zhao Yi originally wanted to buy a more luxurious car, but the car dealerships in Renjia Town were relatively small and didn't have much stock.
So I can only buy one to use for now, and when I have time to go to the provincial capital, I'll get a custom-made one.
"Next, we need to find some waiters, managers, and maids for the house."
After thinking for a moment, Zhao Yi asked around and found the recommended shop.
The shopkeeper helped introduce some employees.
After a brief interview, the candidate was selected.
After paying the commission to the recommending store, an agreement was signed, and work was scheduled to begin in three days.
After we finished doing all that, it was getting late.
The shop owner also sent someone to deliver the daily necessities that Zhao Yi bought.
After having the Heavenly Dao Divine Soldiers clean up the backyard and rooms, Zhao Yi lit an oil lamp, brewed a pot of tea, and rested.
"What a fulfilling day!"
Zhao Yi picked up a Li Ji braised peanut and started planning as he ate it.
He held a fountain pen in his hand, writing and drawing on the letter paper.
"There's still a lot to do!"
Zhao Yi looked at the contents and couldn't help but sigh.
Opening a shop is not as simple as you might imagine, just a matter of talking.
There are many procedures involved, as well as food preparation. The staff we just interviewed also need to be trained.
Most importantly, there's the chef, and Zhao Yi will personally train him for a period of time.
"I also need to find some time to go to the provincial capital, exchange more silver dollars, and improve my physical condition."
"Oh, and while you're at it, order a larger rickshaw, preferably with some additional features."
"Cultivation cannot be neglected. After all, this world has the underworld, and one can summon gods and immortals. Perhaps one can achieve immortality through cultivation."
"As long as one can live forever, wealth can be obtained at will."
Zhao Yi looked at the items on the paper, his mind racing.
hum!
Just then, the oil lamp suddenly began to flicker.
The flames went out the next moment, and the room became incredibly eerie.
bang-
The door to the room was blown open by a cold wind, and a woman with a rotting face and wearing a big floral cotton-padded jacket descended from the sky and slowly floated in mid-air outside.
"Holy crap, is this place haunted?"
Zhao Yi was stunned for a moment, then sat up abruptly from his chair, a strange light flashing in his eyes.