After it cultivated itself into a spirit, in addition to its daily cultivation, it also frequently chanted Buddhist scriptures!
However, the good times didn't last long. Not long after it became a spirit, the Black Mountain Demon from the Netherworld attacked Lanruo Temple, and all the monks died overnight.
Only the thousand-year-old locust tree spirit survived and joined the Black Mountain Demon, becoming its number one henchman.
From then on, the pure and kind thousand-year-old locust tree spirit transformed into the wicked thousand-year-old tree demon Granny, who dominated the area and preyed on the people.
"How pitiful and lamentable!"
Closing the diary in her hand, Xiao Ning sighed deeply.
At the same time, a glint flashed in his eyes. It was said that Lanruo Temple, being a famous temple in the province, must have a lineage of Buddhist teachings. So, it was very likely that these teachings had fallen into the hands of the Black Mountain Demon.
"However, if they couldn't even defeat Black Mountain and their entire family was slaughtered, they probably can't be that powerful..."
Then, Xiao Ning shook his head, putting the idea of seizing the inheritance of Lanruo Temple out of his mind.
After making a general round, Xiao Ning didn't find anything good; perhaps what he did find had been taken away by the female ghosts.
"Haven't I just wasted all my time...?"
Xiao Ning left the locust tree demon's cave with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, and returned to Lanruo Temple.
Sensing that Yan Chixia's aura in the room ahead was as calm as still water, Xiao Ning thought for a moment and decided not to disturb him rashly, but instead withdrew.
He wandered around Lanruo Temple. In the eastern corner of the main hall, there was a clump of bamboo as thick as a baby's arm. Below the steps was a large pond filled with wild lotus flowers.
The main hall is flanked by monks' quarters on the east and west sides, and behind it is a pagoda that used to enshrine the relics of eminent monks, but is now abandoned.
Standing with his hands behind his back on the roof of the main hall, Xiao Ning gazed into the distance and could vaguely see a city to the southeast.
Xiao Ning strained his eyes and saw a plaque above the city gate that read "Guobei County". Although the city was called a county town, its actual area was probably about the size of a modern village or town, with three or four intersecting streets and a city wall that was five or six meters high.
The streets of Chengbei are lined with all kinds of shops, but the most popular ones, besides gambling dens and restaurants, are coffin shops.
A constable, holding a knife in one hand and a thick wanted poster in the other, was arresting a wanted criminal. He interrogated everyone he met, causing chaos wherever he went.
This is a harbinger of a chaotic world!
"Now that my cultivation has reached a certain level, perhaps I can leave the mountain!"
A thought flashed through Xiao Ning's mind, but he couldn't shake it off.
Previously, that was beginner gear, so I could only stay in the beginner village and develop quietly, not daring to be reckless, lest I be easily killed.
Now, by a stroke of good fortune, he has obtained the heart of a thousand-year-old locust tree demon, and his cultivation has been restored to most of its former glory. He has reached the second-tier Longevity Magic Power Profound Realm, with a lifespan of over a thousand years. He can also use all the supernatural powers of his original form. In this mortal world, he is undoubtedly a peerless master.
If you're not going to indulge when you're fully loaded, when will you?
Just as Xiao Ning was deep in thought, a fluctuation of energy came from the room where Yan Chixia was, startling him awake.
Is he about to break through?
The figure that had been standing there disappeared, and the next instant, Xiao Ning appeared outside Yan Chixia's door, standing quietly outside and silently guarding him without making a sound to disturb him.
After a while, the fluctuations in energy gradually subsided.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
A cheerful voice rang out, followed by Yan Chixia's voice: "Xiao boy, come in!"
"Crack!"
Xiao Ning pushed open the door and went in, where he saw Yan Chixia sitting cross-legged on the bed, slowly putting away his stance.
He cupped his hands in congratulations and said, "Congratulations, Brother Yan, on your great progress in your skills!"
"There has been some improvement, but I wouldn't call it a major leap forward!"
Yan Chixia waved his hand modestly, but he couldn't stop smiling.
"Brother Yan, I've now mastered my skills and want to go out for a stroll. Would you like to come down the mountain with me?"
After chatting for a while, Xiao Ning pondered for a moment and slowly revealed his intention.
"Want to leave the mountain? Very well, with your current level of cultivation, it's unlikely you'll make much progress staying here anytime soon. Going out to travel is a good idea!"
Upon hearing this, Yan Chixia's smile vanished, and he said seriously, "I won't go out. This filthy world is truly disgusting. I'd rather keep company with this solitary lamp and the silent Buddha!"
Hearing Yan Chixia's words, Xiao Ning, though having anticipated it, still felt a pang of disappointment. He nodded and replied, "Alright, I'll come back to see you when I have time!"
"Haha, the gates of Lanruo Temple are always open to you. This is your home too. When you're tired or sleepy, come back and visit often!"
Although Yan Chixia was quite reluctant to part with her, he forced a smile.
"Young man Xiao, when are you planning to leave?"
Xiao Ning thought for a moment and said, "There's no time like the present, I'll leave now!"
"Alright!"
After bidding farewell to Yan Chixia, Xiao Ning left Lanruo Temple and headed down the mountain.
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Chapter 1 The First Emperor (10.6k)
Xiao Ning's clone from the world of "A Chinese Ghost Story" goes on a journey.