Godslayer: My Forbidden Ruins Master

Lu Xuan also wanted to get a number, but the popularity was so great that the small courtyard outside Xuandu Temple was completely packed.

The pilgrims didn't disperse until dusk.

"I'm sorry, but I won't be interpreting the fortune sticks today. I hope you'll come again next time."

Just as Lu Xuan was about to go in, a young Taoist boy was busy closing the door and refusing visitors.

"Hey, hey, hey! Little Taoist boy, why didn't you ask me what I'm here for before you rushed to close the door?"

Lu Xuan planted one foot in the doorway to block it.

"Didn't you come here to have your fortune told, layman? But I'm exhausted today and I'm afraid I can't entertain you."

"Is your senior brother named Zhao Huaizhen?"

"Hmm? Does the layperson know my senior brother's name?"

"That's right. Go tell Zhao Huaizhen that Miss Yunying's friend has come to visit and hopes to see her! Go, go, it's very important, it concerns your senior brother's illness."

Lu Xuan reminded him.

Upon hearing this, the young Taoist's expression changed slightly.

His senior brother was none other than Zhao Huaizhen.

But people only know Master Zhao of Xuandu Temple, and have never heard of Zhao Huaizhen, who was seriously ill.

Zhao Huaizhen has been at Xuandu Temple for many years and cannot leave this place even for a moment.

Even the junior disciple couldn't bear to watch.

In addition, he was naturally familiar with Miss Yunying, as she was Senior Brother Zhao's childhood sweetheart, and he was also a good friend of Miss Yunying, so the matter was probably indeed important.

“Please wait here for a moment, I’ll be right back.”

The young Taoist priest said repeatedly.

"Sure, sure, go ahead, I'll be waiting."

Lu Xuan nodded.

Through the crack in the door, you can see a corner of the Xuandu Temple.

With its verdant bamboo groves, artificial hills, and clear springs, it is indeed a place for self-cultivation and spiritual refinement.

Shortly after.

"Layman, your senior brother invites you in. Please follow me."

The young Taoist priest returned, leisurely opened the gate, and led the way.

Only after entering Xuandu Temple did I realize that I was even more unique.

It has an antique charm and is indeed worthy of being a thousand-year-old temple.

It bears the marks of time, and is exceptionally quiet compared to the bustling crowds outside.

Between movement and stillness, one can awaken to the true meaning of life.

Led by the young Taoist boy through many twists and turns, Lu Xuan finally arrived at the depths of Xuandu Temple. He passed through a circular archway and was surprised to see a figure sitting cross-legged inside.

However, it was still blocked by an ancient door, on which were engraved some ancient magical civilization.

With Lu Xuan's current mastery of demonic arts, he cannot see the specifics of this thing clearly, but he can vaguely sense that it is a sealing demonic array!

"My name is Zhao Huaizhen. I apologize for keeping you waiting."

Zhao Huaizhen's gentle, warm voice came through, sounding somewhat weak.

"Lu Xuan, I met Miss Yun Ying by chance on Zhuque Street today and we got to know each other. I have long admired Brother Huai Zhen's name, so I made a special trip to bother you. I have no other intentions."

Lu Xuan explained through the door.

Since Yunying is too unruly, there's no chance to win her over for now.

But this Zhao Huaizhen...

It's a T1-level multi-functional handheld device, and I own some of them.

"It's alright, Brother Lu Xuan meant no harm. I understand. May I ask which divination slip Brother Lu Xuan would like me to interpret?"

"I am not here today to interpret the divination. Brother Huaizhen, you are so capable, why do you bind yourself here? With your talent, you should have a bright future and leave your mark on history."

Lu Xuan stated his purpose directly.

Having a hero skin means he doesn't need to go through many detours, and besides, his intentions will eventually be revealed, so there's no need to hide them.

"Is Brother Lu Xuan one of His Majesty's men? I have no intention of serving him, and I'm afraid I will disappoint you."

Zhao Huaizhen sighed softly and politely declined.

His talent is absolutely outstanding. He should have eradicated his illness many years ago and truly soared to great heights, his sword chilling fourteen provinces!

His fame spread throughout Chang'an!

Unfortunately, knowing that the ancient seal in Xuandu Temple was about to break, he needed to regulate and maintain it using the Yin and Yang energies within his body.

Otherwise, the evil spirits that escape from this ancient seal will endanger the entire city of Chang'an.

It's even possible that they could kill Yunying.

Zhao Huaizhen made a second choice: to use the Yin and Yang energies within his body to repair and suppress the seal of Xuandu Temple.

But this also forced him to stay here, constantly maintaining and repairing the damaged seal.

Only on the first and fifteenth of the lunar month, when the seal is at its strongest, can one go to the gate of Xuandu Temple to experience the outside world.

For the rest of my life.

Only the Taoist temple remains, but if this can protect the entire city of Chang'an, and protect Miss Yun...

Then it's worth it.

He cannot leave this place, much less embark on a career in government.

"I can cure your incurable ailment!"

Lu Xuan said slowly.

His voice is not loud.

But to Zhao Huaizhen, it was like a thunderclap.

It stunned him for a full three seconds.

He then shook his head with a wry smile.

“Brother Lu Xuan is truly an interesting person. My illness is incurable and cannot be cured... I'm afraid I will disappoint Brother Lu Xuan.”

The seal of Xuandu Temple is now maintained by his Yin and Yang energies.

Once the Yin and Yang energies are extracted from his body, it means he will never be able to repair this ancient seal again.

At that time, those suppressed evil spirits will escape and wreak havoc on the entire city of Chang'an!

and so.

His illness.

It cannot be cured, nor can it be cured.

Even though he has been practicing Tai Chi since childhood.

However, the surging of Yin and Yang energies within his body still caused Zhao Huaizhen immense pain.

If the patient were an ordinary person, they would probably have died before the age of 10.

It's a miracle that he survived!

"How can you say it won't work if you haven't even tried? Brother Huaizhen, I have only one request: if your illness can be cured, I wish to make a pact with you..."

Lu Xuan got straight to the point.

For someone as intelligent as Zhao Huaizhen, using too much manual force and New Territories would be a poor choice.

A true gentleman is open and honest!

It's actually better to be honest with such people.

[Ding! Zhao Huaizhen's favorability towards you +5, current favorability 35]

"Brother Lu Xuan..."

Zhao Huaizhen smiled; he had been in the Taoist temple for quite some time.

But whenever someone talks to him, it's usually to ask about interpreting divination slips; this is the first time someone has approached Lu Xuan like this.

Yunying often comes back, but she usually brings snacks, unlike Lu Xuan.

Kakakka~~

But right now.

Black cracks suddenly appeared on the round archway that bore the marks of time.

It sounded like a mirror about to shatter.

"not good!!"

Zhao Huaizhen exclaimed in surprise, his hands forming a fist, and the yin and yang energies within his body surged forth rapidly.

One black and one white, like two swimming fish, swam rapidly in his loosely embracing arms.

And a few more strands of hair on his forehead had clearly turned white.

"The seal on Xuandu Temple is unstable; this time it's five days earlier than before! Brother Lu Xuan, quickly get out of here!!"

Zhao Huaizhen exclaimed in surprise.

He rushed toward the ancient seal, carrying the Yin-Yang fish in his arms.

"Roar--"

“Roar, roar, roar, roar!!”

"Finally out! Hahahaha! I'm going to kill everyone here and drink their blood dry!!"

"What a vibrant and spiritual world! I've already bought out that godforsaken place!"

“Kill kill kill kill kill!!”

……

All that could be seen were hideous black phantoms emerging from the cracks.

Zhao Huaizhen's Yin-Yang fish were desperately trying to attract and pull away those wandering souls, but some still managed to slip through the net.

One of the evil spirits, dressed in tattered armor and wielding a horse-slaying sword, charged toward Lu Xuan with an excited and hungry expression.

The sword in his hand made a piercing sound as it cut through the air!

It came crashing down on Lu Xuan's head.

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