From a paper-making apprentice to a celestial master

Chapter 14 Avoiding and Keeping Away

"However, there are still too few ways to obtain these psionic points."

Aside from being able to absorb a few bits of yin energy when it dissipates, is the only other way to actually kill a zombie or ghost, like this time?

Qin Shuang couldn't help but ponder.

Regardless, this is a good thing for him.

This also made his future goals clearer than ever before.

Fight ghosts and become stronger!

After a while, Qin Shuang finally suppressed her excitement and shifted her attention away from the attribute panel.

At this moment, seeing that Master Liu was about to leave, Huang Guan quickly chased after him and said, "Master Liu, the Huang family will remember your great kindness today."

But what about the aftermath...? When will my mother be able to rest in peace?

"Although the old lady's yin energy has dissipated, she has still been eroded by evil energy and should not be left for long."

You should have someone make a new coffin, and according to custom, the burial should be completed before 5 PM today. There shouldn't be any further complications during that time.

Liu Quan hesitated for a moment, then continued, "By the way."

Your mother's soul has already left the body.

We can find someone to perform a ritual to help the deceased at that time.

Since you've already hired Ma Banqian, then leave this matter to them; I won't get involved.

They've been in this line of work for five or six years, so they're quite skilled.

Huang Guan was a little embarrassed. He could only nod repeatedly and write it down. Then, as if he remembered something, he hurriedly went into the room, took out a white bag that had been prepared in advance, and presented it with both hands: "It's just a small token of my appreciation. Please don't refuse, Master Liu."

Liu Quan didn't stand on ceremony and reached out to take it.

No matter what profession you're in, you need to eat and wear clothes.

Since you've helped, it's perfectly normal to receive some compensation.

Then, Huang Guan walked up to Qin Shuang, took out a small bag, and handed it to her.

"Sir, what are you doing?"

Upon seeing this, Qin Shuang quickly waved her hand and declined.

"Take it."

One yard owned by a yard.

You also contributed this time.

"Although I am your private tutor, my mother has just passed away, and I need to observe mourning for her, so I can no longer teach you anything."

As Huang Guan spoke, he insisted on handing the small bag to Qin Shuang and continued, "I can see that Master Liu is capable. If you follow him and learn from him, you will surely become capable in the future as well."

However, reading is for the sake of wisdom, and it will always benefit oneself.

I still hope that you won't neglect your studies in the future.

Even if you don't aspire to officialdom, you should still strive to be a learned person.

"I will always remember your teachings."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuang's expression turned solemn, and she gained a deeper impression of this gentleman. She quickly and respectfully bowed.

"alright.

Go ahead.

Perhaps one day I'll be begging you for help.

Huang Guan waved his hand and said.

Then, Liu Quan and Qin Shuang said no more and turned to leave the Huang family's courtyard together.

A large crowd had already gathered at the courtyard gate. They had all heard the commotion and some were even craning their necks to watch what was happening inside. When they saw the two of them come out, their eyes showed a hint of awe, and they all made way for them.

Although they couldn't see clearly, they knew that Old Lady Huang had truly risen from the dead, and it was only through the efforts of Liu Quan and his apprentice that she was suppressed.

On the way back, the sky grew increasingly gloomy, with the distant mountains weighed down by thick clouds, and occasional rumbles of thunder rolling across the horizon.

Liu Quan walked quickly and steadily, his hands behind his back, his face always composed, as if he had something on his mind.

Qin Shuang followed behind, her mind racing with thoughts.

The scenes from just now kept replaying in my mind, especially when I thought about the techniques my master used when he made his move. My heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat, and I longed for more.

"Master, what techniques did you use just now?"

With a single move, he pinned the corpse to the ground.

Qin Shuang tried to suppress her curiosity, but she couldn't.

"A technique for suppressing ghosts and corpses, known as the Yin-Subduing Technique."

In addition, there is the Blazing Sun Sword and the Yin Finger Technique.

Liu Quan smiled and explained, "However, these techniques can only be learned after the incense has been lit."

That's too far off for you right now.

"A technique to suppress ghosts?"

There's also the Blazing Sun Sword, and the Yin Finger Technique...

A look of longing appeared on Qin Shuang's face.

"Don't rush."

You have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to go step by step.

I will teach you everything I need to teach you.

But it also depends on whether you work hard and study diligently.

Liu Quan noticed that Qin Shuang's mind was somewhat unsettled.

This is also normal.

When he first entered this industry, he was also extremely eager for these methods. It wasn't until he had practiced for a long time and naturally grew in the industry that he realized the importance of being down-to-earth.

"However, your performance at the Huang family just now was quite good."

He didn't panic when he saw the zombies.

At least they have enough courage.

Then, Liu Quan couldn't help but offer a compliment.

Qin Shuang chuckled. How could he not be flustered? But in this world, he would inevitably encounter these things in the future. There was no time for him to panic and adapt.

Therefore, he kept enduring it.

"But Master, who inserted that soul-fixing needle?"

Is it really Old Chen from the coffin shop in town?

Then, Qin Shuang asked curiously.

"I don't know," Liu Quan answered crisply, "and I don't want to know."

Why?

"Because there are some things in this world that the more you know, the faster you die."

Liu Quan stopped and turned to look at him, his gaze calm yet carrying an undeniable weight. "You think that Soul-Stabilizing Needle was aimed at Old Lady Huang?"

Qin Shuang's heart skipped a beat: "Master means..."

"The blood on that nail has seeped in for at least three years, and its malevolent aura has already taken hold."

This kind of thing, in the hands of any expert, would be a rare and precious artifact.

Who would be willing to just stick it on the back of an old country woman's head? Liu Quan turned his head and continued walking forward, lowering his voice a few decibels. "Either someone is using Old Lady Huang's body to raise evil spirits and refine zombies, or someone is deliberately setting a trap."

Neither of these is something we should get involved in.

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuang felt a chill run down her spine.

No wonder Master was so serious on the way, and he had tried his best to avoid getting involved.

There are many hidden things inside, and it even involves some unknown schemes. If you rashly get involved, you won't even know how you died.

Keeping a respectful distance is the best course of action.

"But Master, won't that gentleman and his family be in danger?"

Qin Shuang remained silent for a while, then suddenly asked again.

Don't worry.

Huang Guanke was also a man of status; he was a scholar.

Moreover, his brother-in-law was also a government official and held a certain position.

The person behind that shouldn't dare to act recklessly.

Liu Quan said reassuringly.

Qin Shuang was finally somewhat relieved.

After all, no matter what, the other party was his private tutor who had taught him for several years.

The two continued on their way, passing through a thicket of mixed trees and then crossing a low ridge, until the outline of Liujia Village came into view in the distance.

A few wisps of smoke rose from the village, appearing particularly peaceful under the hazy sky.

Upon entering the village, several old men chatting under the old locust tree saw Liu Quan and stood up to greet him. Liu Quan nodded in response to each of them, but without stopping, he walked straight towards his own courtyard.