Hearing Xia Qiuxi say this, I just smiled.
Without any trace of pride.
The power of feng shui lies not in observation, but in deduction and judgment based on actual circumstances.
What I do is merely reciting from a book, nothing to be proud of.
I still need to strengthen myself in this regard in the future.
We rested for a while longer.
Seeing that the time was almost right, Master spoke again:
"Alright, let's head up the mountain!"
Upon hearing this, everyone stood up and continued their ascent.
Xiaohan Mountain is not high.
So the remaining journey was not too far.
However, there were monsters on the mountain, so we couldn't afford to be careless.
Therefore, after ascending, we all remained silent as much as possible.
Xiaomei scouted ahead, and we followed behind.
Cautiously, we continued our way up the mountain.
Around 8 PM, we finally found the dilapidated temple that Qing Dai had mentioned.
The sky was dim, visible only under the moonlight.
A temple stood alone on the mountain, emitting wisps of black smoke.
The trees within a dozen meters around it had all withered.
From a distance, it gave off a chilling and terrifying aura.
Moreover, there was a foul, fishy smell in the air, along with a daunting demonic energy.
At this moment, we were all concealed behind rocks on the distant hillside.
Master swept his gaze forward and then said:
"We've found the place. Everyone, open your Heavenly Eyes."
Everyone nodded.
Then they took out eye-opening medicinal drops and began to apply them to their eyelids.
But at this moment, I saw Daoist Yunxia and Xia Qiuxi both take out a yellow talisman.
I had never seen that type of talisman before.
In the center, the talisman's core bore the characters "Ming Tu."
Daoist Yunxia and Xia Qiuxi held the talismans, forming sword fingers in their hands.
They softly chanted:
"Urgently, as per the law, open!"
In an instant, the yellow talisman turned to ash.
Daoist Yunxia's and Xia Qiuxi's pupils noticeably contracted...
I saw this and was about to ask.
Master beside me softly said to me:
"Stop looking. This is a Ming Tu Talisman, used to open Heavenly Eyes."
Upon hearing this, Old Mo and I both showed surprise.
As expected of a grand sect, a major school.
They could even use talismans to open their eyes.
"Talismans can also open Heavenly Eyes..."
"This is much more convenient, and it doesn't smell."
After speaking, Old Mo sniffed the herbal liquid steeped with ox tears and seven-star grass; the smell was indeed quite unpleasant.
Daoist Yunxia smiled:
"I'll teach you later, Auntie."
Hearing this, Old Mo and I felt joy in our hearts.
We thanked her repeatedly:
"Thank you, Aunt Yunxia!"
"Alright, now let's discuss the plan on how to deal with what's inside."
Uncle Tang spoke.
Looking at the temple in the distance.
The group also calmed down and no longer discussed the Ming Tu Talisman.
Master scanned everyone one by one and then said:
"According to the intelligence we have, this is a medicinal field of the Youming Sect.
Since it's a medicinal field, there must be many herbs planted inside.
These are not important.
The problem is that there are two snake spirits guarding it.
Monsters sent to guard a medicinal field must not be weak.
Therefore, everyone must be extremely careful and cautious. A surprise attack would be best.
Moreover, our ultimate objective is to obtain information about the Youming Sect.
Therefore, we must at least leave one alive..."
Master began to analyze point by point.
At the same time, he arranged everyone's action plan and direction.
The three of us juniors and Xiaomei were directly grouped together.
We were instructed to advance and retreat together, along with Xiaomei.
And to pay attention to Master's gestures and commands.
After planning.
Master also took out several breath-holding talismans for us.
Asking us to stick them on our chests.
We had used these talismans before; they were used to mask one's human aura.
One talisman could last for about half an hour.
We each affixed the talismans and began to approach the temple.
When we reached the main entrance.
We were shocked to find a string of human skulls hanging on the dilapidated temple gate.
There were about six or seven of them.
The skulls were entwined with vines and hung just below the gate.
As the mountain wind blew, the skulls collided, making a "bang bang bang" sound.
"Holy crap, so many skulls."
Old Mo exclaimed in surprise.
But Daoist Tang glared at him.
After all, we were there to ambush. We had to be quiet now, as silent as possible.
To avoid the monsters smelling our human aura.
We did not use the main entrance but climbed over a broken wall on the side of the temple.
After entering the temple, the demonic energy in the air was already quite dense.
But besides the demonic energy, there was also a scent of medicinal herbs and meat in the air.
Following the smell, we found a small house next to the temple.
There was firelight inside, and the fragrance of herbs and meat was drifting from within.
Master made a gesture.
Signaling us to approach from two different directions.
At this moment, I felt a bit nervous.
But I still complied.
From one direction, I crept along the wall, inching forward.
Master and the other two approached from the other side.
The closer we got to the house with the firelight, the stronger the smell of meat drifting out.
Coupled with the fact that we hadn't eaten yet, it made us swallow our saliva.
Besides, human figures were moving inside the house, clearly indicating someone was present.
However, judging by the demonic energy emanating from the surroundings, that person was likely a monster in disguise.
Reaching the window, I nervously began to peek inside.
But who would have thought that after just one glance inside.
My face instantly changed drastically.
Revealing an expression of horror.
My heart pounded wildly, and my whole body went numb...