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Chapter 447: A Shortcut to Take

Chapter 447: A Shortcut to Take

Hu Ma slowly closed his eyes, first organizing the information in his mind before slowly exhaling, "Earlier, I borrowed a token and the Evil Suppressing Office in Mingzhou made a divination. It seems like it caused quite a stir, so I came to the Blood Food Mine to temporarily lay low."

"But who would've thought, it's indeed fate. I left Mingzhou to avoid trouble, but the Meng Clan did react."

"However, their response wasn't to come looking for me in Mingzhou. Instead, they came to the depths of the West Ridge mountains and built a so-called Ghost General Platform to keep an eye on me from afar?"

"..."

Feeling absurd, he pondered further and gradually uncovered several key pieces of information, "He mentioned that in the Blood Food Mine and the surrounding villages, someone left marks... Hehe!"

"Furthermore, he mentioned that there's more than one person with the surname Hu. Could it be that there are other living members of the Hu family? No, if there really is someone capable of representing the Hu family, then it wouldn't make sense for all these matters to fall on my shoulders..."

"Then it must be... a distant relative? Or some other means? This is something I need to ask the Mountain Lord about. I can't figure it out just by thinking."

"..."

After some back and forth, he soon understood the current situation. The first thing to deal with was what the other party had emphasized, "The Dark General!"

It seemed that not only Old Abacus knew about the connection between the Dark General and the General's Order, but the Meng Clan also understood it at a glance. In fact, the Meng Clan seemed to have a clearer grasp of the situation. Old Abacus, lacking evidence, had once suspected that the General's Order was with me.

But in the end, he still felt that it was their Ancestor who was unreliable.

However, the Meng Clan was certain that the General's Order was here, without a second thought. They even wanted to use the relationship between the Dark General and the General's Order to turn the tables on me?

But it seemed he didn't know that the one who had the General's Order was me, a descendant of the Hu family...

For a moment, the speculation that had arisen earlier after learning about the cultivation cave of the Grand Heavenly General Seal from Da Hong Pao resurfaced. His heart was filled with doubts, but he couldn't suppress the temptation.

"I didn't intend to take the General's Order, but it was my divine soul that stirred. Now it seems that the General's Order is closely related to my cultivation of the Grand Heavenly General Seal. Is this all just a coincidence, or is there some other arrangement?"

"..."

After careful consideration, Hu Ma didn't dare to jump to conclusions.

Damn it! The more he thought about it, the more complicated it became. At the root of this problem was his insufficient understanding of the divine soul, and those high-level methods all started from the divine soul, which was beyond his capabilities.

Upon further reflection, Hou'erjiu's suggestion was the most straightforward: to understand and resolve these issues, one must comprehend the divine soul. The stronger the divine soul, the brighter the Life Spirit Temple.

When the divine soul emanates divine light, it can illuminate everything, and all secrets will be revealed before one's eyes.

At this thought, he couldn't help but grit his teeth slightly, "Why am I still pondering so much?"

"The path is right before your eyes. The Year-End Guardian's way is the most practical. No matter how complicated other methods are, in the end, it all depends on your own abilities and cultivation."

"..."

Amidst his contemplation, he had decided on the current focus of his path. Suddenly, he sensed a faint response and quickly concentrated, closing his eyes and entering the Life Spirit Temple. He heard Hou'erjiu's voice ringing faintly, "Have you seen the results of my investigation of those people outside?"

"I have."

Hu Ma was startled for a moment before asking curiously, "Why haven't you left for Mingzhou yet?"

Hou'erjiu's voice sounded slightly puzzled, "Why go to Mingzhou?"

Hu Ma was astonished, "Didn't I ask you to help me with two things? Investigating the situation outside was just the first task. The more important one is to go to Mingzhou and..."

"It's all taken care of."

Hou'erjiu said indifferently, "I first informed them for you, and then released the Gu insect, infiltrating the headquarters of those who sealed off the town."

"What?"

Hu Ma was stunned, "It's only been one day..."

"It's just a call, why would it take so long?"

Hou'erjiu's voice also sounded slightly puzzled, but Hu Ma suddenly realized, "Have you broken through to the Three Pillar Proficiency?"

"I'm at Five Pillars."

Hou'erjiu spoke calmly, "So I often hear calls from various places, but I'm too lazy to respond. I only agree to those nearby... Sorry, it's my fault. I forgot that most humans don't surpass the Three Pillars."

"Tsk..."

Hu Ma sucked in a breath, "Five Pillars?"

"How did you do it? Can you teach me?"

"..."

"It's quite simple..."

Hou'erjiu said indifferently, "I refined a Gu insect with my divine soul, creating an external incarnation. The moment it was formed, I already had Four Pillars."

"If you want to learn, it's simple. I'll refine a Gu insect for you and put it in your brain, and you'll..."

"..."

"Never mind, forget it..."

Hu Ma hastily refused, feeling uncomfortable with the idea. But deep down, he felt a strong sense of imbalance and took a few deep breaths before asking, "How did the message go? Are they..."

"They should all be on their way. They said they'll arrive within three days."

"Hou'erjiu slowly said, 'You've said so much, and I can't remember which ones are trustworthy and which aren't. So, I simply called Ergetou, and after contacting him, I relayed your message.'"

"He initially said he had urgent matters at hand and was about to capture a certain alley, but when I told him you were surrounded, he still called the other two."

"'In the end, a reincarnate with the codename White Wine Lady made the decision, and the other, a girl named Sweet Potato Burn, has a straightforward temperament. Their votes outweighed Ergetou's, so they immediately set out to come to this place to find you.'"

"..."

"That's great..."

Hu Ma's heart rejoiced, as he had initially been worried about the distance. He wasn't sure how long it would take for them to receive the information and arrive, but now he felt a sense of relief.

However, this place was over seven to eight hundred li from Mingzhou, and it had taken him eight days to travel here. How could they possibly arrive within three days? It seemed that White Wine Lady was the reliable one...

"Since it's like this..."

Hu Ma paused for a moment, thinking that Hou'erjiu, the most insane yet clear-headed among them, was at the other end of the Life Spirit Temple. Then, he suddenly spoke a few techniques from the Grand Heavenly General Seal, and slowly voiced his doubts: "These incantations are my New Year Hall Official's method to enter the temple. I have a way to summon vengeful spirits and a technique to eradicate them, which I plan to use to cultivate and improve my skills."

"I've considered it from all angles and feel it's well-planned, but I still have some doubts. Do you have any suggestions?"

"..."

Hou'erjiu seemed surprised by Hu Ma's question, especially since he was from the Witchcraft Sect, whose techniques differed greatly from other sects. Normally, people wouldn't seek advice on New Year Hall Official cultivation from a Witchcraft Sect member.

But Hu Ma asked naturally, and Hou'erjiu, after a moment of thought, replied just as naturally, "Your method is feasible, but..."

He paused, offering his suggestion, "It's too slow!"

"Slow?" Hu Ma's voice wavered, as he had asked for advice precisely because he was concerned about it being too fast and unstable.

Hou'erjiu, hearing Hu Ma's concern, said, "If you take a shortcut, either don't take it at all or stride forward boldly."

"Cultivation techniques never emphasize stability. Those who find the right method progress faster than ordinary people. Winning the lottery is still money, isn't it? You wouldn't refuse it just because it wasn't earned through work."

"..."

"You're being surprisingly clear-headed now."

Hu Ma was taken aback by Hou'erjiu's words. After a long silence, he trembled, "So, you mean..."

Hou'erjiu smiled faintly, "If you can handle it, why make it so complicated? Set up your base and take advantage of every opportunity within reason!"

...

...

This time, Hu Ma was truly stunned, even forgetting what he was about to tell Hou'erjiu. He disconnected the link and became immersed in Hou'erjiu's theory, unable to snap out of it.

Initially, his eyes showed uncertainty and doubt, but as he glanced at his left arm and thought of the heavy pressure on his head, a determined glint appeared in his eyes, welling up from the depths of his heart.

"Sigh..."

This line of thought captivated him, sparking a strong sense of anticipation. The more he thought about it, the deeper he fell into it, until a sudden sigh from outside the door snapped him back to reality. He frowned and called out, "Who's there?"

"It's me, Master... Senior Uncle!" came the reply from outside.

Hearing Miao Shan Fairy's voice, Hu Ma stood up, patted the head of the little guardian at the door, and opened it.

Miao Shan Fairy was sitting on the stone steps outside his door, hiding behind a banana leaf to avoid being seen. Not far away, White Fan was peeking around, looking like an ant on a hot pan.

Hu Ma was surprised, "What are you doing here?"

"I... I have something urgent to report..."

Miao Shan Fairy, seeing that Hu Ma had finally come out, said, "I came to find you urgently, but seeing that you had a little ghost guarding the door, I knew I couldn't disturb you. I've been waiting here... You used the three words 'don't kneel' to enlighten me, so I didn't dare kneel and could only sit here."

'She sighed to let me know she was getting impatient but didn't dare rush me?'

Hu Ma was speechless, thinking that Miao Shan Fairy, who was almost thirty, acted like a little girl. Could it be that she wasn't very bright, which was why she was pushed to the forefront? As he thought, he asked, "What's the matter?"

"We..."

Miao Shan Fairy's face showed anxiety, "The little ghost we sent to deliver messages outside has been intercepted. We just learned that even the path to the Netherworld has been blocked..."

"Oh."

Hu Ma nodded and said calmly, "It's normal for the Meng Clan to block the Gate Opening for the Netherworld Sect, isn't it?"

"What?"

Miao Shan Fairy was shocked, "Master, you already knew about this in advance?"

(End of Chapter)

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