Chapter 26: Eccentric
Chapter 26: Eccentric
Lin Yuan glanced at the young Daoist.
He wasn’t doubting the other’s identity. No cultivator would dare impersonate someone from a Daoist Academy. Moreover, the Daoist before him exuded a centered, peaceful, and majestic magical power from within, indicating an extraordinary origin. Otherwise, he couldn’t have cultivated such orthodox Profound Gate magic power.
“Is that so?”
Lin Yuan offered a faint smile. A crackling bolt of pale golden lightning appeared in his palm.
Evil-Warding Golden Thunder!
“Young master, you already possess magical power?” Daoist Yu frowned.
“No, I was born with the ability to wield this golden thunder?”
“What?” Daoist Yu’s eyes instantly widened into perfect circles, his gaze filled with shock as he stared at Lin Yuan.
Daoist Yu was truly given a huge fright!
In his memory, those born with supernatural powers were either Postnatal True Seeds like dragon sons and Dragon Maidens, or those with exceptionally superior vessels who possessed innate Dao Bone.
But these individuals with superior vessels often had preordained fate connections, or had simply obtained some heaven-and-earth treasure that transformed their bodies.
Could it be that this young master of the Lin Manor before him had also obtained some heaven-and-earth treasure?
Regardless of the situation, Wenchang Daoist Academy might have stumbled upon a treasure!
Barely suppressing the disbelief in his heart, a flush of red briefly flashed across Daoist Yu’s face as he tried to maintain composure. He asked,
“Young Master Lin, this ability was truly brought from the mother’s womb?”
Lin Yuan shot the Daoist a glance, as if seeing through the thoughts in the Daoist’s mind, and shook his head. “No, that’s not it.”
“It was just another encounter!”
Lin Yuan did not elaborate further.
Seeing Lin Yuan’s reluctance to say more, Daoist Yu felt it inappropriate to inquire directly.
He could only speculate that Lin Yuan most likely ingested some heaven-and-earth treasure to be able to control thunder.
Such disciples were not unheard of among the many Daoist academies.
Using the power of heaven-and-earth treasures to reshape one’s bone structure.
Although bone structure achieved by using the power of heaven-and-earth treasures to cleanse the marrow and cleanse impurities was considered top-grade, it was still slightly inferior compared to those Postnatal True Seeds or disciples with truly exceptional bone structure.
He felt a slight disappointment inwardly.
After a brief thought, Daoist Yu looked at the handsome youth before him and said, “Young Master Lin, since you possess unusual power, you likely have a vessel. However, whether the vessel is superior still requires testing through Daoist methods!”
“After testing your bone structure, this humble Daoist can report back to the Academy!”
“If that’s the case, Daoist Master, please proceed with your method!”
Lin Yuan smiled lightly, his gaze fixed on the young Daoist.
Lin Yuan also wanted to know the extent of his own aptitude.
Revealing the Evil-Warding Golden Thunder was also a spur-of-the-moment decision on his part.
Upon entering the Daoist Academy, Lin Yuan did not intend to initially keep a low profile.
He currently needed the methods of the Mystic Gate Immortal Path to help complete the spirit-refining part of the “Taixiao Dao Ming Scripture”.
In terms of physique and combat, the Turbid Sha Divine Demon Dao Body was undoubtedly overwhelmingly powerful. But in terms of grasping the Heavenly Dao and fortune, the Turbid Sha Divine Demon aspect was clearly inferior.
Of course, those terrifying Innate Divine Demons might have other means, but Lin Yuan considered his own origin ordinary.
If he could seize an opportunity to enhance his own cultivation, Lin Yuan was unwilling to let it pass.
“Please wait a moment, Young Master Lin!”
After speaking, Daoist Yu formed hand seals. A faint spiritual light shone from his eyes as he opened his Insight Eye, preparing to examine Lin Yuan’s bone structure.
Golden light!
A mass of golden light instantly surged forth from Lin Yuan’s body.
“Ah…”
Daoist Yu’s tears immediately streamed down. He hastily dispersed his Insight Eye. Within moments, his face was covered in tears.
Lin Yuan looked with extreme ‘surprise’ at the young Daoist and inquired, “Daoist Master, what happened to you?”
Lin Yuan secretly chuckled inwardly. Not to mention the Primordial Dao Charm contained within the Turbid Sha Divine Demon Dao Body, just the golden light emitted by the Merit Golden Lamp within his body alone was something an ordinary cultivator couldn’t see through.
Rubbing his eyes repeatedly with his large sleeve, his eyeballs as red as a rabbit’s, Daoist Yu stared at Lin Yuan, his eyes filled with both astonishment and shock.
What on earth did this person have on him that even his painstakingly cultivated Insight Eye couldn’t see through?
His Insight Eye was no ordinary ability. Forget an ordinary person, even aged monsters transformed before him couldn’t escape his Dharma Eye.
Pondering briefly, Daoist Yu said, “There is something else mysterious about Young Master Lin. Ordinary Daoist methods cannot detect your bone structure. It requires some special means. Please wait a moment, Young Master. This humble Daoist needs to consult my teacher!”
“Does Lin Yuan need to help prepare a ritual?”
“No need!”
Daoist Yu shook his head, giving Lin Yuan a look as if he were a monster.
He stood at the entrance of the hall. A faint, flowing radiance shimmered around his body. With one hand forming a seal, a stream of light flew out from his other palm.
It was a dazzlingly colorful treasure mirror!
“A Magical Artifact?”
Lin Yuan stepped forward, just in time to see this scene, his expression somewhat strange.
The ancient mirror fell into the rain, merging with the rain from the sky as if becoming one with it. A transparent round mirror quietly materialized out of thin air.
“Little grand-disciple, you’re looking for me?”
“Coincidentally, I was about to find you, grand-disciple. Let me tell you some good news. Your grandmaster-uncle, I, swallowed some pride this year and managed to recruit quite a few good disciples. A Dragon Maiden from the Golden Lake Dragon Palace has also been accepted into our ranks. We can have a prosperous and comfortable year this time!”
“Let me tell you, your grandmaster-uncle, that old fossil, is stubborn and inflexible…”
A cheerful voice instantly emanated from the other side.
“Ahem…”
Daoist Yu coughed violently several times. He glanced at Lin Yuan beside him and, seeing Lin Yuan adopt a posture of focusing on his own nose and heart, a hint of embarrassment flashed in the corner of his eye.
In the mirror surface, the middle-aged Daoist with a small mustache and a carefree, unrestrained appearance seemed to sense something amiss. His expression instantly became serious.
His face changed faster than flipping a book!
“…What is it?”
Daoist Yu’s gaze swept over Lin Yuan. He immediately sent a voice transmission, explaining the entire situation in detail from beginning to end.
Although his grandmaster-uncle had a mischievous temperament, his Daoist attainment was profound and extraordinary.
After a moment of thought, the middle-aged Daoist stroked his chin and said, “This youth likely possesses a unique treasure, or simply has an unusual fortune.”
“Of course, if he possesses an Immortal Root and Dao Bone within his body, far surpassing ordinary disciples with superior aptitude, that could also evade the Insight Eye’s inspection.”
A glint of considerable interest flashed in his eyes as his gaze shifted. “Also, little grand-disciple, have you investigated the Dao nature of this fifth young master of the Lin Manor?”
Daoist Yu transmitted his voice. “Before this disciple entered Haitang Manor, I already ordered the Academy to inquire carefully. This person is pure and filial. Although somewhat mischievous, he often performs good deeds. There is no ominous blood aura between his brows. He should possess a considerable vessel.”
Hearing this, the middle-aged Daoist nodded slightly and said, “In that case, first teach him a few layers of the Jade Immortal Art. What exactly his aptitude is will become clear within half a month. Coincidentally, your grandmaster-uncle here has some minor troubles…”
Daoist Yu opened his mouth. “But this isn’t according to the rules, right? What about grandmaster-uncle…?”
The middle-aged Daoist waved his hand impatiently. “What do you know? You don’t learn the good things, only picking up those rigid ways from your grandmaster-uncle. It’s precisely those rigid rules that harmed Wenchang Daoist Academy! Moreover, this Jade Immortal Art is originally the ancient method used by major Daoist academies to test disciples’ bone structure. It’s not some true fundamental art of Wenchang Daoist Academy!”
With these words, the round mirror in the rain transformed into a stream of light and entered Daoist Yu’s body.
Hesitating slightly on the spot, he looked at Lin Yuan after a moment. Daoist Yu said,
“Young Master Lin, since Daoist methods cannot detect your aptitude, this humble Daoist has an ancient method here that might work. Are you willing to try?”
Lin Yuan nodded gently. Daoist Yu glanced around the hall and then motioned for Lin Yuan to lean closer. He transmitted a strange art called the Jade Immortal Art.
After transmitting the art, Daoist Yu looked at Lin Yuan’s thoughtful expression and explained.
“Young Master Lin, the Jade Immortal Art has six layers in total. It best tests disciples’ bone structure, fortune affinity, and Five Elements. The six layers represent six types of aptitude. Each time a layer is successfully cultivated, a Jade Immortal petal will manifest on your palm. Those who can cultivate to the fourth layer within half a month, producing a flower of four grades or more, all possess superior bone structure.”
“…According to the Academy’s rules, only after first cultivating the Jade Immortal Art and having one’s bone structure tested can one truly be taught the orthodox Profound Gate Method of the Academy.”
“Is that so…”
Lin Yuan directly interrupted Daoist Yu. He opened his palm. A six-graded pink lotus platform bathed in captivating immortal light appeared on his palm, nearly dazzling Daoist Yu’s eyes, making him stare fixedly.