The attacker straightened his body.
The blood-stained opponent methodically wiped his face with a white silk handkerchief.
"As a mortal, you are the first to have caused me such disarray."
"You can be proud of that."
"But, as the sister of Hui Lixiang, it seems only proper—indeed, choosing you as my target really kills two birds with one stone. Not only can I infiltrate Tongshou Temple and steal the ’Awe’ banner, but I can also take revenge on that woman Hui Lixiang... Tsk, that woman has offended quite a few, I believe many would pay a high price to buy her sister."
The weird-looking Onmyoji sneered coldly.
His appearance was like a snake emerging from the shadows, its mouth wide open, hissing.
Hui Lijing called out in cooperation.
With this in mind, of course, extracting more information was necessary.
Likewise, the attacker considered his victory certain.
Since the victory was already in hand, what harm would it do to reveal a bit more?
"You say I’ve succeeded, haven’t I?"
"You are just a useful tool. Once I’m done using you, I’ll just flip you for a sell—That woman has offended at least ’Extreme Flow’, ’Musashi Flow’, and ’Mountain Tempest Flow’, as well as countless hidden enemies who want to eliminate her. Thinking about it, you really are quite the gem!"
As this weird Onmyoji spoke, he reached for Hui Lijing’s legs.
Hui Lijing was suspended, bound in mid-air, her legs stretched out straight.
Being a tall detective in the first place, her legs now looked even longer.
These legs captured the Onmyoji’s attention.
The Onmyoji let out a series of lewd chuckles.
Then, stopped in mid-air.
A blade entered from behind, piercing through the Onmyoji’s heart.
At the same time, flames engulfed the Onmyoji.
An expert-level Charles Burning Technique brought about an explosive level of flames.
In an instant, the Onmyoji’s body was charred to ash.
A few breaths later, the body completely lost all moisture.
Jason stomped the remains to pieces.
A gust of wind scattered the dust in all directions.
With the binding force dissipated, the detective herself leaped down from the suspension.
As Jason crushed the charred corpse of the attacker, the detective joined him in the act.
"But remember, the biggest difference between the Mystical Side and the ordinary world is..mon sense!"
"What would be a mortal wound in the eyes of an ordinary person, in the Mystical Side?"
"It might not even be considered a light injury."
"The advent of gunpowder is a new era, but the old era has not ended. Instead, the old era, lurking in the dark, will become more terrifying and mystifying."
With the facts right before her eyes, Hui Lijing nodded continuously.
Then, the detective suddenly thought of something.
"Have you been here all along?"
Jason shook his head without looking back, his gaze towards the direction of Tongshou Temple.
A coldness emerged in Jason’s eyes from the presence he sensed.
A diversionary tactic?
Jason scoffed, quickening his pace.
Looking at Jason’s hastened departure, the detective’s face, obscured by her hair, was full of speculation.
Was Jason here all along?
But just didn’t want to say it, telling me he just arrived to save face?
Such an awkward personality is really annoying.
Just say it if you’re worried about me!
Tsundere doesn’t suit someone with your bulk!
The detective thought to herself, the corners of her mouth turning up involuntarily.
Then, she quickened her steps, chasing after him.
Let’s rewind a bit in time.
After Master Tongshou Temple gave Jason a detailed explanation of the Substitution Technique, words appeared before Jason’s eyes.
[Accepting an ’Ambrosial Revelations’ style explanation!]
[Do you want to spend 25 points of satiety to learn the Substitution Technique?]
Ambrosial Revelations?
Jason looked at the words before him, slightly stunned.
He subconsciously looked up at the Monk.
At this time, the Monk was also looking at him.
"Master, is there something you don’t understand?"
"Please, do not hesitate to tell me all your concerns."
"I will answer each of them for you."
The old Master of Tongshou Temple said slowly with his hands pressed together.
"Is this how teachings are usually explained in Tongshou Temple?"
He was interested in ’Ambrosial Revelations.’
"The previous Master of Tongshou Temple taught me this way. However, back then, I listened to these teachings as if they were just stories. Even so, I unknowingly learned them, and by comparing them to the recorded scriptures, I quickly grasped the tricks."
"Thanks to the devoted teachings of the late Master, otherwise I would have never achieved this."
The old Monk said, pressing his hands together again to express his gratitude to the former Master of Tongshou Temple.
Jason, however, slightly frowned.
"Do you know ’Ambrosial Revelations’?"
"I understand the meaning of the words."
"Do you mean the literal sense?"
The Monk was somewhat puzzled.
Jason shook his head and did not pursue the matter further.
Clearly, the old Monk did not know about the so-called ’Ambrosial Revelations.’
Is it hidden in some secret technique?
Jason’s gaze swept over the Substitution Technique, the Boat Traversal Technique, the Silence Technique, the Vajra Palm, and the Great Majestic Heavenly Dragon Technique, and he couldn’t help thinking.