Chapter 54, Open the Heavenly Eye, Break Through the Barrier of Confusion

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Chapter 54: Chapter 54, Open the Heavenly Eye, Break Through the Barrier of Confusion A long mass of jet-black hair spread silently from the distant hexagonal well, entwining his ankle. As the hair tightened, he clearly felt a sensation of his ankle about to break. Without much thought, he concentrated his True Qi on his right ankle, and with the explosion of the True Qi, he successfully freed himself from the hair’s grasp. Simultaneously, the hair, as if electrified, instantly recoiled and vanished from Xu Wendong’s sight. Xu Wendong quickly moved forward and reached the hexagonal well. Peering into it, it seemed bottomless and pitch-black. Activating his Heavenly Eye, he saw dense Yin Energy within. "The secret of South Lake is hidden in this well!" Xu Wendong’s eyes were determined, yet he dared not venture down. Given his current strength, entry would certainly come with a heavy price. Spotting a stone slab in the distance, Xu Wendong walked over, moved it to cover the well, and after biting his fingertip, he pinched the spell with both hands, drawing an ancient and mystical rune on it. The Dragon Phoenix Creation Technique not only recorded the Dual Cultivation Technique but also how to draw talismans. However, Xu Wendong lacked Talisman Paper and Cinnabar, so he improvised by using his own blood to inscribe the runes, suppressing the evil forces here. Using his blood as a guide, he wrote a large rune on the stone slab. Accompanied by a faint blood glow emitted from the rune, the blood merged with the stone slab. Perhaps sensing something, the evil lurking at the bottom of the well launched a fierce attack, repeatedly striking the stone slab in an attempt to break the seal. Yet, the stone slab remained unmoved, astonishing Jin Jianyuan and Jin Lingqiang, who had just returned from fishing. They could see the mysterious rune on the slab and hear the impact sounds. "Old Jin, try not to let anyone near South Lake for the time being, and especially don’t let anyone go to the island to damage the stone slab," Xu Wendong asserted gravely. Jin Lingqiang swallowed nervously, "Doctor Xu, won’t the rain wash away the rune on the stone slab?" Xu Wendong smiled, "Don’t worry, unless it’s deliberate damage, the rune won’t disappear quickly in natural conditions." "As it’s still early, let’s head back," Jin Jianyuan said, his face full of concern. Naturally, Xu Wendong had no objections. The three boarded a speedboat and quickly headed for the shore. "I never thought that creatures of evil, ghosts and goblins, actually exist," Jin Lingqiang shuddered, thinking of both his life and work spent in South Lake. Xu Wendong’s heart was also uneasy. Although he knew the world held many hidden things, he didn’t expect them to be so close to him. Yet, after a moment’s thought, he felt relieved. If not for becoming a cultivator and activating his Heavenly Eye, he wouldn’t have discovered South Lake’s oddities. "Wait, why are we back at Lake Heart Island?" Jin Jianyuan exclaimed in shock. They had previously traveled north, riding the waves toward the shore. Although there was a dense fog on the lake, their boat hadn’t turned around! Jin Lingqiang’s face turned sallow, "Are we caught in a ghostly wall? If so, wouldn’t we be trapped here?" Jin Jianyuan grunted, "With Doctor Xu here, what are you panicking about?" "The old man is right. This is nothing to me," Xu Wendong said as he walked to Jin Lingqiang, who was steering the speedboat, and took over. Then, he activated his Heavenly Eye once more, and the misty space became clear. He could even clearly see King Kong, still hugging a large tree a thousand meters away on the shore, waiting for them. He controlled the speedboat heading for the shore, but just then, two dark shadows appeared on either side of the boat. "Old Jin, you steer the speedboat. Whatever you see ahead, don’t turn," Xu Wendong said seriously. He immediately picked up the harpoon they had prepared earlier, infused it with True Qi, and hurled it, hitting one of the shadows accurately. At the same time, Jin Jianyuan threw a large bucket tied with twine overboard. The bucket could serve as a float and help determine the shadow’s location in the lake. Just as Jin Jianyuan threw one bucket, the shadow on the left reached the speedboat’s edge. Quick-witted Xu Wendong grabbed another harpoon and fiercely stabbed it. "Splash!" With a great splash, the twine beside him quickly plunged into the water, followed by Jin Jianyuan tossing another bucket in. A bucket could hold fifty pounds of water, providing significant buoyancy in the water, even supporting a grown adult. Yet both buckets disappeared instantly after entering the lake. "Lucky Doctor Xu had the foresight to prepare harpoons. Otherwise, who knows what would have happened," Jin Lingqiang said, his heart still racing. Xu Wendong replied, "Those two monstrous fish both got hit with harpoons. Even if they’re not dead, it’ll be easy to locate them on a clear day. Then it won’t be difficult to send a large team to catch them." "Remember, during cloudy weather, don’t go near South Lake, not even if you see the bucket on the shore." Seeing Xu Wendong’s solemnity, Jin Lingqiang agreed earnestly. Initially, he respected Xu Wendong for alleviating his third uncle’s illness. But now, he held a deep reverence for him. Though only a slight difference in words, the meaning was worlds apart. The three safely arrived ashore. Jin Jianyuan handed the few four-gilled carps they caught to his son and then took Xu Wendong and Jin Lingqiang back to the shantytown. By this time, more than a dozen cars, including Mercedes and BMWs, were already parked at his doorstep. These were family members of the Jin clan who were doing relatively well. Seeing the stiffness gone from Jin Jianyuan’s walk, many were surprised. Learning it was thanks to Xu Wendong’s treatment, all expressed their gratitude. Entering the house, Xu Wendong saw the table set with a lavish feast, including rare mountain delicacies and fresh seafood. These were foods he had never eaten before, along with premium Zhonghua cigarettes and Moutai liquor. This surprised Xu Wendong, for Jin Jianyuan had mentioned being on social welfare. However, unbeknownst to him, the Jin family’s rules dictated that when hosting a banquet at the highest standard, all clan members were expected to contribute both financially and physically. Yet it had been a long time since the Jin family held such a high-standard banquet. Although the living conditions weren’t great, Jin Jianyuan had said that only a family banquet could truly show his sincerity. As everyone took their seats and exchanged drinks, the rain outside suddenly intensified, with thunder rumbling loudly from the Nine Heavens. Xu Wendong’s expression changed abruptly, worried that his sister-in-law might be frightened by such loud thunder!

Chapter 54, Open the Heavenly Eye, Break Through the Barrier of Confusion

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