69novels Chapter 23 Dissociation Symbol 1
Chapter 23 Dissociation Symbol 1
Cai Fei was utterly shocked that Chen Xuanbiao, who was 34 years old, had suddenly lost more than ten years of his age.
However, when the old Taoist priest from the Kong family called on Cai Fei to look at Chen Xuanbiao's seal, it also shocked the three members of the Chen family.
Before Cai Fei could take a step, Chen Jinghu stepped forward to block him, looking at the old Taoist with disbelief: "The person you said could make disintegration talismans, is he?"
"That's right, Old Zhao is dead. He's the only one I know who can do this." The old Taoist nodded.
To obtain a talisman for disintegration, one must possess the three spiritual powers of "thunder, darkness, and emptiness" and have a considerable degree of talisman-making ability. The old Zhao mentioned by the old Taoist was the person the Chen family had agreed to remove the seal from back then. However, due to many changes in Aolai, Old Zhao was killed by his enemies in the struggle.
"This kid can break the seal?" Chen Jinghu turned to look at Cai Fei, but upon seeing Cai Fei's face, which bore a striking resemblance to his father's, memories flooded back, and he said with disgust, "No way! This kid must not interfere in the affairs of my Chen family!"
"The fifth day of the fifth lunar month, a day for destroying families and annihilating clans..." Cai Fei sneered, "I'm just making a separation talisman, not going to enter your Chen family's door, why are you so nervous?"
The two men in front of him were his uncles, one the third and the other the seventh. They lived in the same neighborhood, but had never had any contact with him in the past eighteen years. The third uncle was alright, at least he didn't say anything mean. But the seventh uncle was said to always refer to him as a "little bastard" with gritted teeth, wishing him dead.
However, Cai Fei was too lazy to argue with him, because he knew a little about the reason.
It was all because of his unfilial father, Chen Jinghai. It is said that Chen Jinghai stole the Chen family's ancestral treasure at the instigation of others. After being discovered, he killed more than ten clansmen to cover it up, including this seventh uncle's parents.
As the saying goes, a son pays for his father's debts. Chen Jinghai has been banished to the Great Wilderness by the Heavenly Court to serve as cannon fodder. With nowhere else to vent his anger, he can only transfer his hatred to Cai Fei.
At that moment, all three members of the Chen family expressed their unwillingness for Cai Fei to act as a dissolving force:
Cai Fei was born on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, and Chen did not want to get involved with him.
Cai Fei is Chen Jinghai's son; it's already considered kind of Chen not to kill him.
Cai Fei was too young and his cultivation level was too low; Chen Shi couldn't believe he could create a disintegration talisman...
However, the old Taoist priest held his nose high and completely ignored him, sealing the deal with one sentence: "Either let Cai Fei do it, or you find someone else more capable."
The three Chens looked at each other, and for a moment the secret room was silent.
Chen Xuanbiao had already left the large barrel and used magic to dry his clothes. Cai Fei stood by the copper frame, touched the lamp with his hand, looked at it carefully for a while, and then put it in his mouth and licked it carefully, trying to identify the composition of the substance, looking completely indifferent.
After a moment of silence, the old Taoist suddenly asked, "Actually, I'm a little curious. Aolai is about to be unsealed, and the demon hunters on Flower Fruit Mountain are supposed to leave, but they haven't left yet, have they? You've endured for so many years, why not endure a few more days now?"
The so-called demon-slaying warriors refer to a small team of cultivators left behind by the Heavenly Court on Flower Fruit Mountain, specifically responsible for slaying demons and monsters.
In theory, they are only responsible for slaying demons and monsters. In reality, their blades are sometimes aimed at normal cultivators—especially young geniuses who have reached the Qi Refining Perfection stage and are about to enter the Foundation Establishment stage.
Over the past century, very few cultivators in Aolai have achieved Foundation Establishment. Besides the main reason that the spiritual veins have been severed, the demon-slaying warriors also bear considerable responsibility.
It's not that everyone lacks the necessary qualifications or isn't diligent in their practice; rather, it's that every time someone touches that threshold, the demon hunters arrive unexpectedly.
They might falsely accuse someone of demonic possession or fabricate a charge of "communicating with demons," resulting in the loss of their cultivation or, in severe cases, being killed on the spot.
Over time, the cultivators of Aolai learned to conceal their talents.
Despite possessing the strength of a ninth-tier expert, he only dares to claim to be a seventh-tier expert; despite having already reached perfection, he suppresses it with a seal, pretending that he is still far from being perfect.
Chen Xuanbiao was a prime example.
But at this moment, he pointed one finger to the sky and arrogantly said, "Heh, it's precisely because I've endured this for so long that I don't want to endure it for another second! I'm going to slap them in the face! I'm going to show them what I've got while they're still here, and let them know that this great genius is right here, let's see what they can do to me!"
"Excellent!" Chen Jinghu clenched his fist as well. "Now that Aolai has been unsealed, those damned demon hunters have no authority anymore. This group has suppressed Aolai for a hundred years, helping the Xingyue Sect kill my Aolai geniuses, acting as their accomplices. We have to get our revenge! Biaozi has broken the seal and shown his face. If they don't come, fine, but if they dare to come, see if my Chen family won't break their legs!"
Upon hearing these two declarations, Cai Fei couldn't help but look at Chen with new respect.
That's fucking awesome, cool, stylish, and incredibly awesome!
His personality is somewhat dual now. On one hand, he has the mentality of a young man, and seeing the two of them so proud, he can't help but feel admiration and is greatly impressed.
But on the other hand, he had some doubts in his heart—
It's possible that the hot-blooded young Chen Xuanbiao or the unruly Chen Jinghu deliberately provoked the exorcists. However, the elders of the Chen family are all experienced and shrewd, and the head of the family, Chen Jinglong, is known for his deep cunning. Would they take such a big risk just to vent their anger?
As if to dispel Cai Fei's doubts, as soon as Chen Jinghu finished speaking, a person pushed open the door and entered. After glancing at the people in the room, he smiled at Chen Xuanbiao and said, "The teleportation gate was opened at dawn, and there was a slight disturbance in the world, which actually attracted the Fearless Beast out of the swamp. Young Biao, you are overjoyed."
Fearless Beast!
There have long been rumors that the Fearless Beast lives in the swamp in the central part of Aolai. This beast is naturally immune to mind-based spells such as confusion and fear, making it the best partner for physical warriors.
No wonder the Chen family was in such a hurry; they wanted to give Chen Xuanbiao a blood pact with a fearless beast!
Cai Fei's doubts were immediately resolved, and the old Taoist also laughed heartily, pointing at the three members of the Chen family and cursing, "Well done, Chen family! With the appearance of the Fearless Beast, no wonder you were in such a hurry to unseal Biaozi!"
The three Chens looked embarrassed, but still bowed respectfully to the visitors. Cai Fei also stepped forward and bowed, addressing them as "Ancestor".
The visitor was none other than Kong Fande.
Fifteen years later, Kong Fande still looks like a middle-aged scholar, with a dignified demeanor and not a single gray hair on his head.
The old Taoist priest is his cousin, but judging from appearances alone, you could say he's his father.
The old Taoist priest then approached and explained the situation to Kong Fande. Kong Fande pondered for a moment and said to the three members of the Chen family, "I like to be direct. I'll only say what I mean once. Whether you listen or not is up to you."
"Cai Fei was abandoned by your Chen family on the very first day of her birth. She doesn't have the surname Chen, nor is she included in the family genealogy. Legally speaking, she has absolutely no relation to the Chen family. What 'fifth day of the fifth lunar month' or 'karma'? If there is any such thing, it's all our family's responsibility. For your Chen family to say such things is simply disgusting. You can say it to others, but I don't want to hear it."
"As for his father, Chen Jinghai, yes, he owes the Chen family a lot of debts, even a life! The saying goes, 'the son pays for the father's debts,' and I understand your hatred for Cai Fei. But Cai Fei was kicked by Chen Jinghai while still in his mother's womb, and has never received a single favor from him since birth. The so-called 'unfilial son and father,' you could have killed him eighteen years ago if you wanted to, but now you're still bothering me with this on my turf, and I don't want to hear it."
"In short, the disintegration talisman must be made by Cai Fei. If that's not possible, you'll have to find someone else. To be frank, no one in Aolai dares to take on the business I, Kong Fande, let go of. If you want to find someone, go to Xingyue. There's no other way."
At this point, all three members of the Chen family had clenched their fists. However, Kong Fande, being an old hand, had been speaking his mind to the end. Seeing that the time was right, he suddenly made a 180-degree turn and offered a generous reward.
"Xuan Biao reached the ninth rank at the age of 23, what a rare talent! Hehe, we're all from Sushanfang, fellow villagers, it's good for everyone, right? How about this, let's give each other face. You do business with me, and I'll help you deal with the Fearless Beast. Xuan Biao can be unsealed a little later, to avoid the exorcists going crazy. Although your Chen family isn't afraid of them, it's always better to have less risk. What do you say?"
With Foundation Establishment cultivators involved, the chances of capturing the Fearless Beast were naturally much greater. Chen Xuanbiao and Chen Jinghai exchanged glances, both somewhat tempted, but Elder Chen decisively shook his head.
"We, the Chen family, appreciate your kindness, sir, but the Fearless Beast must be subdued personally, otherwise the blood pact will not be effective. Let Xuan Biao unseal it. You only need to give a message to the neighborhood, telling others not to compete for it, and our Chen family will be eternally grateful. As for the dissolution talisman…"
Elder Chen glanced at Chen Jinghu and hesitated for a moment.
"It's better than asking Xingyue," Chen Jinghu sighed, turning to leave. "Let him check the seal for Biaozi. I'll go guard the gate."