Chapter 69: Decree of Bestowal, A World of Black and White
As night fell, Li Yanchu sat cross-legged in meditation within the Daoist temple. The copper coins collected earlier that day from the people were laid out before him.
Of the 2,000 coins checked that day, over 1,500 had been exorcized using talismans. He had brought back intentionally the remaining 500 or so blood-stained coins.
His goal was simple, to use these coins to lure out whatever dark force was behind them. If this thing wanted to kill and consume one’s three souls and seven spirits, to drink the essence and qi of the living, then only Qingyun Temple remained as a target in all of Wei City.
Just in case, he took out his Spirit Officer Summoning Talisman. “Decree of Bestowal!”
With his voice imitating the majestic resonance of the Great Dao, the talisman began to pulse with the tidal rhythm of cosmic law. A flash of brilliant golden light burst forth, and the talisman now radiated a dignified and divine qi.
This talisman was one Li Yanchu had carefully selected from hundreds, one with the strongest spiritual resonance. It had been this very talisman that helped him slay the false City God.
“So it can be enhanced a second time,” Li Yanchu said, eyes lighting up with joy.
He checked his merit points, and he had just spent 2,000 on this second enhancement.
The first enhancement cost 1,000, the second 2,000... so the third would cost 3,000? he pondered silently.
He carefully placed this authentic Daoist treasure talisman back against his chest. Immediately, a warm, Divine Dao aura began to nourish his soul.
Compared to the first enhancement, the power this time was easily twice as strong. Li Yanchu’s fatigue from the long day vanished in an instant, leaving him feeling vibrant and energized.
Grinning from ear to ear, he pulled out another talisman. This time, he took out a Five-Lightning Talisman. “Decree of Bestowal!”