Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 370 Wood Carving (Part 3)

In essence, the whole affair at Plum Blossom Pavilion boils down to Zhang Fu, an old man who had worked hard for many years, watching the Plum Blossom Pavilion he had single-handedly built thrive, only to have it taken over by a young girl. This fueled his greed; he felt he hadn't received enough of the profits and thus harbored evil intentions.

The shopkeeper's intention to murder the master and seize the family property is an unforgivable crime punishable by death, according to both the law and the family rules.

Therefore, Tao Qingtang did not show any mercy and dealt with Zhang Fu according to the rules.

This changed Han Yi's opinion of him; he was decisive, intelligent, and indeed a good partner.

Furthermore, the letter mentioned that Zhang Fu revealed before his death that he seemed to have an older sister in the Wanhua Palace. However, Tao Qingtang said that Han Yi didn't need to worry about these follow-up matters; she would handle them herself.

"Not bad..." Han Yi slowly put away the letter and looked at the small box. "This box seems to be the little gift that Tao Qingtang mentioned."

To his surprise, the material of the small box seemed rather special, like jade, and it felt cool and unusual to the touch.

I don't know what it is.

Han Yi opened the box, and inside was a wooden carving.

The black tiger is majestic and lifelike, with a tall body and well-defined muscles. Its eyes are sharp and alert, its claws are strong and curved, and its fur is thick and glossy.

"Black Tiger Descending the Mountain... That's a good theme." Han Yi smiled and picked up the wood carving.

This wood carving is exquisite, delicate, and realistic. Many details are drawn so vividly that it looks like the real thing. Even if he doesn't understand this craft, he can tell that Tao Qingtang carved it with great care.

As a small gift, it can indeed make someone feel valued...

Suddenly, Han Yi's smile froze.

[Found to absorb yin energy, should it be absorbed?]

There's an eerie aura emanating from this wooden carving!

He reacted quickly.

He was originally feeling melancholy, lamenting that Yunzhou was too peaceful.

There were no demons or monsters that could increase his yin energy.

Unexpectedly, the item Tao Qingtang sent... truly was a case of "searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to me effortlessly."

"There's actually yin energy on this..." Han Yi stroked the delicate patterns and textures on the black tiger wood carving, pondering deeply.

It's because of this wood carving...

Or perhaps it's due to the material of the wood carving? The latter is more likely.

He nodded, drawing his conclusion.

He had seen many sculptures like this in Jingtian Village, but this was the only one that could absorb yin energy.

"Absorb," he murmured to himself.

A wisp of black smoke suddenly rose up and disappeared into the air in an instant.

He immediately felt a cool sensation flowing from his fingers into his forearm, arm, and chest, before disappearing just before it reached his brain.

Soon, this originally exquisite and delicate black tiger wood carving, as if it had endured countless years of hardship, became rough, fragile, and unsightly.

Name: Han Yi (20/201)

[Realm]: Mid-stage Meridian Opening, Second-level Martial Master

[Martial Arts]: Qianyang Gong (Entry-level martial art, Qianyang Jin, characteristics: Rejuvenation, Evil-dispelling, Perfected Strength); Feilong Gong (Entry-level martial art, Youlong Jin, characteristics: Speed, Fire Poison, Ignition, Perfected Strength); Hanyin Jiuqu Zhang (True Skill Level 3, Hanyin Jin Entry-level, characteristics: Frost).

[Secondary Cultivation]: Heaven-Mending Technique (Third Layer, Characteristics: Strengthening the Foundation, Returning to the Origin)

[Secret Technique]: Concealed Spirit (Special Effect: Conceals Qi, Gathers Blood); Reverse Scale Form (Special Effect: Increased Strength, Enhanced Speed, Increased Burst Damage)

[Elemental Power Value]: 50

Fifty points of Yuan Power are better than nothing.

But this incident rekindled an idea he had had long ago.

Yin energy is not only found in demons, but can also be stored in various objects, although it is relatively rare.

Previously, he had discovered that an antique burial object, similar to this wooden carving, contained yin energy, which he absorbed.

It was around that time that he had an idea: to collect antiques or similar burial objects to obtain a large amount of yin energy.

This is a long-term, safe path that allows him to grow rapidly. It's completely risk-free; there's no need to personally search for demons and monsters, risking his life.

Unfortunately, he soon had to flee due to the demonic calamity in Pingzhou. Even after arriving in Yunzhou, he never had enough money; it was all spent on joining a sect, paying tuition, and training in martial arts…

Gold is valued in times of chaos, antiques are valued in times of prosperity.

Antiques... are not something that ordinary people can afford to buy casually.

So, this matter was delayed because he was busy.

“But now, it seems I can try to start this again…” Han Yi looked at the gold notes that Tao Qingtang had placed in the box.

Besides gold notes, he also received some valuables from the Mad Lion Gang, including calligraphy, paintings, and porcelain vases. Since he couldn't easily carry these items with him, he entrusted them all to Tao Qingtang to handle and sell.

The gold notes obtained from the sale, plus the five thousand taels of gold notes obtained from Zhang Fu and Lin Zhenwei, amounted to a total of more than eight thousand taels of gold notes!

With over eight thousand taels of gold notes, he immediately felt his wallet was bulging like never before.

This would allow us to meet his cultivation needs while saving a considerable amount of spare money.

"We can approach this from two angles. First, we can inquire with Tao Qingtang about the source of the wood carving's material..."

Secondly, you can browse the pawnshops or antique shops in Huayang City... You can also ask Tao Qingtang which shop is more reliable..."

Han Yi sat in front of the stove, gazing intently at the bright red embers, and soon an idea came to him.

He immediately returned to his desk and furiously wrote a reply to Tao Qingtang. After finishing this matter, the next step was to determine the appropriate secondary cultivation method he truly needed…

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The news of the Mad Lion Gang's annihilation in Huayang City quickly spread among the crowd.

Because it involved family matters, Tao Qingtang only claimed to the public that she had invested in a master from Jingtian Manor to help resolve the issue. As for the truth, Zhang Fu's fate, she did not reveal it to the public.

Mad Lion Lin Zhenwei was a figure of moderate importance in Huayang City, and he was quite famous.

Soon, the information about the expert from Jingtianzhuang whom Tao Qingtang had invested in was also found out.

Han Yi, a disciple of Jingtian Manor and Jiuqu Academy.

It seems that this is a newly joined disciple who has only recently entered the sect, and his true skills have only reached the third level of the beginner stage. Moreover, the Nine Curves Palm of the Nine Curves Academy has always been relatively weak in power, especially in the early stages, when its combat effectiveness is even weaker.

Mad Lion Lin Zhenwei, a martial arts master who excelled in three strengths, was defeated by a mere brat.