Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 69: Preparing to Open a New Map

Zhuo Qingyan jumped into a well and died, and turned into a ghost. She was best at controlling water vapor and had a good talent for cultivation. Although she had been dead for only thirty years, her Taoism was already quite strong, and she could fight back and forth with Yu Fei of the Golden Wind Sect.

When Gu Zhao and Taoist Master Yansong disappeared from time to time under the pretext of practicing, Zhuo Qingyan's relationship with He Xiu Niang became increasingly close, and she occasionally helped He Laozhang teach the children around them.

The embroiderer told Zhuo Qingyan about Gu Zhao and Taoist Yansong, and Zhuo Qingyan also told the embroiderer her own past story.

"Young Master told me that the practice of their lineage is very special. Doing good deeds, accumulating virtue and nourishing the mind, eliminating evil and accumulating merit and practicing the Dharma can all help their practice." The embroiderer explained why they went to Xiu Yue County.

"I see. This is a very special cultivation method." Zhuo Qingyan said with emotion, "And those who can practice this method are all kind-hearted people."

This makes sense. As soon as Gu Zhao saw her, he could tell that she had never harmed anyone. She was a chivalrous woman who upheld justice, so of course she had to have the wisdom to discern good from evil.

"Yes, yes!" The embroiderer nodded repeatedly. "The young master is very kind. He saved the lives of our entire village, brought us food and drink, and even bought wood to build a farm, so that many people around here can have jobs."

"The young lady is also a good person. I wonder if she can practice the young master's martial arts." The embroiderer said expectantly.

Zhuo Qingyan jokingly asked, "Why don't you practice?"

"Xiaobai and I have a rapport, but the magic power I cultivate carries a demonic aura, which is not suitable for your cultivation method," the embroiderer explained seriously.

Zhuo Qingyan smiled and asked the embroiderer, "What method does Master Gu practice?"

"Thunder magic!" the embroiderer said as a matter of course.

"Where is Senior Yansong?" Zhuo Qingyan continued to ask.

"I heard it's called 'Taiyi Fire Palace Secret Method', which allows one to spit out wind and fire from the mouth. It's quite powerful!" The embroiderer said in admiration.

"That's right!" Zhuo Qingyan pointed at herself, "I'm a ghost. How can I practice thunder and fire magic?"

The embroiderer was a little embarrassed, "I'm sorry, I didn't expect..."

"You are all good people." Zhuo Qingyan held the embroiderer's hand, "It's a pity that I didn't meet you at the right time."

The embroiderer blinked. "We weren't born yet at that time, were we?"

Zhuo Qingyan, "..."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk!" Bai Ke, who was not far away, couldn't help laughing. Seeing Zhuo Qingyan turn around, he quickly jumped off the table and said, "I'll go see if Gu Zhao and Taoist Yansong are back."

But before she could run out of the courtyard, she saw Gu Zhao and Taoist Yansong returning together, chatting as they walked.

"I gave them a rough draft of the design, which was indeed a bit magical. I approved it and asked them to continue refining it and then produce detailed construction drawings. I also asked them to use only pictures and numbers, and not to use simplified Chinese characters."

"That's right, that's right. This way Mr. He can supervise the work and I won't have to stay here."

"The necessary materials, such as bluestone bricks, glazed tiles, red paint, mortar, hardware components, stone carvings, etc., are all being prepared. I have rented a warehouse next to the furniture factory, but I'm just looking for manpower..."

"You don't have to worry about manpower. Because the timber mill is purchasing small-leaf red sandalwood, Mr. He has already inquired about the situation in several surrounding villages and towns. He has also discussed it with the craftsmen in the villages, so we can start work in the mountains at any time."

Upon learning that the wizard, who could exorcise demons and exorcise ghosts, was going to build a gate on Cuiluo Mountain, the residents of the surrounding villages and towns were overjoyed. They were willing to work for free, not to mention being paid. "It doesn't have to be built all at once; we can take our time," Gu Zhao said.

"Of course. Your palace has over a hundred buildings, not only for worshipping the gods but also for your own residence. How could it be so easy to build?"

Taoist Master Yansong counted on his fingers and said, "In the early stages, it would be good to complete the mountain gate, Lingguan Hall, and a few side halls and houses."

"There's another point." Taoist Master Yansong changed the subject, "Don't forget, although the imperial court has no control over Changping Prefecture now, there is still a Jinfeng Sect in Changping Prefecture.

Even if we in Taoism no longer fight for incense, we still have to have the God of Wealth Temple, Wenchang Temple, Yue Lao Temple, and Medicine King Temple, where we pray for wealth, power, marriage, and peace. "

"The Golden Wind God King has practiced Taoism for hundreds of years, and he can especially fly. The talismans I prepared may not be of much use." Gu Zhao rubbed his chin, "Besides, the evil spirits of Chu Da and Yu Fei are not enough to condense a new thunder seed."

The Thunder Seed is a treasure that can activate the innate Qi and help people reach the sky in one step. If it were not for the Thunder Seed, even if Taoist Yansong traveled to another world, he could only practice from the beginning honestly, and his speed might not be very fast. How could he easily use Taiyi Wind and Fire to suppress Yu Fei?
"We haven't found the second person who can be recognized by the Five Thunder Order yet. It's useless even if the thunder seed is condensed." Taoist Yansong shook his head.

"Let's save it up first. I plan to go to Longhu Tianshan Mountain after I save up a thunder seed." Gu Zhao asked, "Do you want to go to Xiuyue County again?"

"You're just trying to fleece a sheep, aren't you?" Taoist Master Yansong was speechless. "Didn't Mr. He say that Wuhe County was nearly massacred by monsters decades ago, and even then, it hasn't recovered."

"That's right. I'm afraid there are more monsters and demons in Wuhe County than in Xiuyue County!" Gu Zhao clapped his hands. "Wait for me to go back and make some arrangements in the next few days, and then we'll set off."

At this point, Gu Zhao shook his head, "It's becoming more and more like playing a game. Before defeating the BOSS, you have to kill the monsters."

"There's more than one BOSS." Taoist Master Yansong added, "There's also Sanjue Mountain and Bi'ang Palace."

Gu Zhao slapped his forehead, "But we only have one life."

"Son!"

Seeing the embroiderer and the others coming over, Gu Zhao and Taoist Yansong stopped talking, nodded to Zhuo Qingyan, and facing Bai Ke's expectant eyes, handed the bag in his hand to the embroiderer, "Five-spice roast chicken."

"嘤嘤嘤!"

……

After traveling back in time, Gu Zhao opened his phone and saw several unread messages.

Jiang Shishi: @Gu Zhao, Xiaoya and I passed the interview!
Jiang Shishi: Come out and celebrate!

Xiao Ya: Are you free? Are you still practicing? Can you come out?
Now, apart from his parents and Zhang Hang, a girl finally took the initiative to contact Gu Zhao.

Since the interview, Jiang Shishi and Xiao Ya have been traveling around Guangzhou, and from time to time they would invite Gu Zhao to join them. If Gu Zhao was free, they would naturally go to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Although he practices Taoism and cultivates his mind, Gu Zhao is still a normal person. When two beautiful young ladies show their affection for him, he naturally won't be stupid enough to refuse them.

Although he knew that this was a reason for him to display some extraordinary powers, but because Jiang Shishi was lively and cheerful, and Xiao Ya was kind and gentle, Gu Zhao said that he mainly looked at their faces.

But what he couldn't understand was that Jiang Shishi and Xiao Ya were friends, and they both showed a little ambiguity towards him without making it clear, and they didn't mind each other at all. Why was that?
If Jiang Shishi or Xiao Ya hadn't been the ones to pay the bill every time they went out, Gu Zhao would have thought that he was being treated as a public backup by them.

(End of this chapter)