I Grind to Martial Saint

Xu Shi's eyes flickered with surprise when he heard Han Yuan's words.

After all, the matter of the Evil Demon Seed was from an era so long ago that only a few ancient factions still possessed records of them.

The fact that Han Yuan knew about them suggested he might also be an heir to one of those ancient factions.

But then Xu Shi remembered Han Yuan was searching for a Divine Sea Technique and dismissed the thought.

He stopped his train of thought and said softly, "Benefactor, you are correct. This face is indeed a Source Evil Seed..."

"This old monk was once the Dean of Mercy Hall at the Great Vajra Temple. Later, I traveled across the Southern Star Continent and ended up here in the Great Ling Dynasty."

"By chance, I explored an ancient ruin and unexpectedly found a Source Evil Seed hidden within. I was... contaminated by it."

"This Source Evil Seed is constantly devouring this old monk's flesh and blood, corrupting my spirit..."

"Once the contamination is complete, I will be completely parasitized by the Source Evil Seed."

"Before that happens, I must return to the Great Vajra Temple. It is my only sliver of hope."

Monk Xu Shi said, his palms pressed together.

"I see."

Han Yuan nodded.

'The old monk probably isn't lying.'

"Master, is the reason you didn't act just now also because of this Source Evil Seed?"

Han Yuan asked again.

Xu Shi sighed. "Benefactor, you've guessed correctly. This old monk must constantly keep his mind focused and recite Buddhist Scripture just to slow the Source Evil Seed's contamination."

"If I were to make a move, my Heart Spirit would be vulnerable to corruption."

This was also why he had asked Han Yuan to escort him back to the Great Vajra Temple.

If he ran into any more trouble on the road, it would be a disaster.

That's why he needed an escort.

And Han Yuan was undoubtedly the best candidate.

Han Yuan thought for a moment, then asked seriously, "Master, how powerful is that saber?"

Xu Shi pressed his palms together. "In the Chaotic Ancient Era, it once slew a Source Evil Seed."

Han Yuan immediately said, "Master, as you know, I've always been one to help others."

"Leave this matter to me!"

Hearing this, Xu Shi smiled. "Thank you, Benefactor!"

Han Yuan thought of something else. "Master, if you can't make a move, how can you retrieve the One-Eyed Dragon's memories?"

Xu Shi smiled. "Can't you make a move, Benefactor?"

"Me?" Han Yuan asked in surprise.

"Yes... Rest assured, Benefactor. This is a Secret Technique of my Great Vajra Temple. Even someone who isn't one of the Abnormal People can use it."

"I will guide you from the side. There won't be any problems."

Xu Shi said.

"Then I'll give it a try." Han Yuan was also a little eager to try.

Next, Xu Shi taught Han Yuan a set of Mantras and Hand Seals.

After committing them all to memory, Han Yuan walked over to the One-Eyed Dragon's corpse.

He formed a Lotus Seal with his hands, muttered some words, and then touched his index finger to the center of the One-Eyed Dragon's brow.

BZZZZ—

Countless images flooded into Han Yuan's mind.

The Orange Cat lay in a corner, quietly watching Xu Shi.

If Xu Shi made any strange moves, it would strike immediately.

"Benefactor, you can filter out the unnecessary images."

Xu Shi reminded him in a timely manner.

Hearing this, Han Yuan focused his thoughts and finally landed on the memory of the One-Eyed Dragon leading people across the Snow Dragon Mountain Range.

Before long, Han Yuan opened his eyes and said softly, "Master, I know the way now."

"Amitabha." Xu Shi pressed his palms together.

Then, the two of them walked out of the Ice Palace.

And the Orange Cat, of course.

The young Scholar, wanting to avoid suspicion, had been waiting at a distance.

When he saw Han Yuan and Monk Xu Shi emerge, he approached them. "You two, how did it go?"

"Let's go."

"We know how to cross the Snow Dragon Mountain Range now."

Han Yuan said with a smile.

"That's good."

Hearing this news, the young Scholar's face filled with a smile.

In any case, as long as they could get out of this Snow Dragon Mountain Range, he was happy.

Han Yuan glanced faintly at the young Scholar.

'This person seems very anxious to leave this place.'

But everyone had their own business, so he didn't ask.

After that, Han Yuan led Xu Shi and the young Scholar through the Snow Dragon Mountain Range, guided by the One-Eyed Dragon's memories.

The young Scholar walked at the very back, somewhat surprised.

'At first, I thought Elder Monk Xu Shi was the one who had obtained the One-Eyed Dragon's memories.'

'But now, it seems it was Han Yuan.'

But he was an old hand in the Martial World and showed no change in his expression.

For him, all that mattered was getting out of the Snow Dragon Mountain Range.

Han Yuan was much bolder than the One-Eyed Dragon.

The One-Eyed Dragon only traveled during the day and rested at night.

But Han Yuan, in a hurry, didn't even rest at night, traveling day and night without stopping.

The young Scholar was no ordinary person anyway; staying up for a dozen or so days wouldn't be a problem for him.

As for Elder Monk Xu Shi, he couldn't sleep to begin with, as he spent day and night resisting the Source Evil Seed's spiritual corruption.

For him, there was no difference between resting and traveling.

By doing this, Han Yuan could also get them to the Great Vajra Temple faster.

As for the Evil Spirits and Resentful Souls that appeared at night, Han Yuan simply blasted them to smithereens on sight.

The kind of obliteration that left nothing but scattered ash.

It got to the point that when they traveled at night, the Evil Spirits and Resentful Souls of Snow Dragon Mountain no longer dared to show themselves.

At this rate,

In less than ten days, they had left Snow Dragon Mountain behind and arrived in a small town in the Great Li Dynasty.

Upon arriving, the young Scholar immediately bid farewell to Han Yuan and Monk Xu Shi and left in a hurry.

"That benefactor has been extremely anxious ever since he entered Snow Dragon Mountain."

Monk Xu Shi said softly.

"Never mind him... Let's head to the Great Vajra Temple first."

Han Yuan said faintly.

'The young Scholar was just a passerby to him.'

"Then let's set off at once."

"These past few days, the Source Evil Seed has been acting up frequently. This old monk doesn't know if he can hold on."