Chapter 49: Summoning Soul Bell

  "Can't open the safe!"

  Looking at this small safe, Xuan Qi revealed a depressed expression. This safe was very sturdy and had a password lock, he was helpless.

  Seeing his expression, Lao Ding's voice rang out and said: "Young man, don't you even have the skill to open this thing? Do you want me to help you?"

  Hearing Lao Gui's words, Xuan Qi revealed a helpless expression and said: "Alright, old turtle, help me open it! I'm not a thief, can't open this thing."

  Lao Ding heard Xuan Qi's words and became very angry, saying: "You little thief, do you think I'm a petty thief? Let me tell you, opening these locks and mechanisms is also a kind of mystic skill. So don't get it wrong."

  Xuan Qi originally only spoke carelessly, but unexpectedly Old Ding was so agitated. Upon hearing this, he hastily said: "Alright, it's I who misspoke. Master, quickly open this box! If we delay any further, I fear my classmate's father will meet with trouble."

  After all, Liang Wengen is still in their hands. If they don't hurry up, he may fall into the enemy's hands.

  Lao Ding finally calmed down and began to speak to Xuan Qi, "The so-called passwords or locks are all mechanisms. To crack the mechanism, what we need is our eyes. However, we don't use our eyes to look, but rather our hearts to feel. Only by focusing our minds on this mechanism can we get the answer."

  Xuan Qi heard what Lao Ding said about the misty mountains, and had some difficulty understanding. Fortunately, Lao Ding then began to teach Xuan Qi how to deal with this matter.

  Soon, Xuan Qi figured out how to open this safe.

  "This thing is almost like the art of sensing aura, it's just looking at the strength and weakness of the aura to determine if the mechanism is activated." Only after Old Turtle finished speaking did Xuan Qi suddenly realize.

  If that's the case, it doesn't seem like there's anything too difficult. After all, Xuan Qi can even master the profound art of Qi discernment, let alone this small trick.

  "Don't underestimate this thing. Some things are ruined once spoken, but to truly master it, one needs a lifetime of effort. In the past, Guiguzi had some special talents in this area, but he never reached the peak state either. With his innate talent, he still didn't reach the strongest level. You can imagine just how profound this mechanism is."

  Xuan Qi's expression turned serious as he said, "I understand now. From now on, I will continue to work hard and not become a person who is all talk but no action." As he spoke, he continued to fiddle with the safe, and soon opened it.

  With a clang, the safe was finally opened, and Xuan Qi also saw what was inside. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that there was an old copper bell inside.

  "Is this the law?"

  Xuan Qi took out this bronze bell and revealed a puzzled expression.

  The old man's voice revealed extreme delight, saying: "Not bad, good stuff. Unexpectedly, I can still see this Soul Beckoning Bell in my lifetime!"

  "Is this the Soul Beckoning Bell?" Xuan Qi picked up the small bell and shook it a few times, revealing a puzzled expression. No matter how he looked at it, the bell in front of him seemed very ordinary.

  "Of course, this is the Soul Beckoning Bell. However, it's almost completely worn out and needs time to repair before it can return to its former state. If repaired properly, it will be a great help to you!"

  Xuan Qi sized up this small bell, and couldn't believe that it could have any lethal power.

  Lao Ding knew that he didn't quite believe it, and he said to Xuan Qi: "Youngster, do you want me to demonstrate the effect of this Soul Bell on you?"

  "Let's just forget it!" Xuan Qi knew that Lao Ding was planning to trouble him, so he quickly refused. However, his words had come a bit too late.

  "Clang, clang!" With the bell making a low sound, Xuan Qi began to be cautious. In his opinion, this bell seemed to be broken, and its voice was very low and hoarse, not loud at all.

  However, soon Xuan Qi felt his body shaking uncontrollably, and he lost control of it, falling to the ground.

  At this time, Xuan Qi only felt his head buzzing with a loud noise, as if it was about to explode. The three souls and seven spirits in his body seemed to be leaving his body, giving him a feeling of dizziness.

  Xuan Qi felt like his five internal organs were about to spit out, his heart was racing wildly and he couldn't control the rhythm of his heartbeat at all. It seemed that this Soul Bell's attack power was indeed extraordinary.

  "Old Turtle, I give up! Hurry and stop it now, or else you'll only be able to collect my corpse!" Xuan Qi hastily shouted at Lao Ding.

  Xuan Qi finally softened when he saw Xuan Qi, and Lao Ding stopped shaking the soul bell. However, Xuan Qi had already turned pale, as if he had a serious illness.

  "Listen, young one. I'm teaching you a lesson to make you understand that you shouldn't be so reckless. There are many things in this world that you don't comprehend. If you continue with this careless attitude, you will definitely suffer losses in the future."

  "Alright, young one understands." Xuan Qi nodded respectfully. He understood that the old tortoise's actions were not to trouble him, but for his own good.

  Xuan Qi is not a fool and knows who treats him well. He can feel that Lao Ding attaches great importance to him, as if he has placed great hopes on him.

  Although Xuan Qi refused Lao Gan's request to accept him as a disciple, saying he wanted to be on an equal footing with Lao Gan, many times Lao Gan treated Xuan Qi as his own disciple or junior, instructing him earnestly.

  Xuan Qi's sincere attitude dispelled Lao Ding's anger. At this time, he said to Xuan Qi: "Alright, let's go to the mine and meet that demonic cultivator!"

  "Good!"

  Xuan Qi nodded, he knew that Liang Wengen was still in the hands of those Mo Men people and it wasn't time to celebrate yet. However, looking at Liang Zimo who was lying on the ground unconscious, as well as his mother, he couldn't help but feel some worry.

  Pointing at the two people on the ground, Xuan Qi said: "What about these two people? Are they going to stay here?"

  The old man pondered for a moment, then said: "Right, they are ordinary people after all and shouldn't be dragged into this struggle. After rescuing your friend's father, I'll help them erase this memory. Sometimes, being an ordinary person is happier."

  Lao Ding's words got the approval of Xuan Qi: "Indeed, sometimes it is better to be an ordinary person."

  Xuan Qi had encountered several dangerous situations since he met Lao Ding. The legendary martial arts master and the inhuman shadow puppet were both things he had never heard of or seen before.

  Next, he still has to face the legendary Mo Men. All of this makes Xuan Qi feel tense and fearful, but also feels very exciting and interesting.

  This life is much more wonderful than a dull and ordinary one.

  Compared to others, Xuan Qi instead enjoys this kind of stimulating feeling even more. For him, this kind of life makes him feel that every second of his life is not wasted.

  The decade or so before his rebirth was really too dull, ordinary to the point of being unspeakable, and Xuan Qi could hardly find a few memorable scenes or fragments.

  That kind of life is something Xuan Qi no longer wants to continue.

  "It's better to die with a bang than to die in vain! At least, there's value in the memories." This is what Xuan Qi is thinking and planning in his heart.

  For him, this kind of life is the meaning of his existence.

  "How many of you are there? Lead the way for me, and don't play any tricks. You now also know my identity, so you should understand that I have thousands or tens of thousands of ways to deal with you. If you're willing to turn over a new leaf now, I can spare your lives; otherwise, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

  Lao Lai in "Yanbo Diaosou Tu" again, the four miners were tossed about and intimidated with threats before being released.

  Lao Ding said to Xuan Qi, "You just follow them from behind with this yin pearl. Once you're inside, I'll tell you how to deal with that guy."

  "Take it directly?"

  Xuan Qi heard from Lao Ding that this yin pearl cannot be held in one's hand, or it will damage the soul.

  Lao Ding said: "Right, take it directly. Just now, I've helped you refine the yin pearl a bit. Now, it's no longer harmful to you."

  "What's the use of holding onto this thing?" Looking at the bead in his hand, which was about the size of a fluorescent ball, Xuan Qi tossed it back and forth, unsure of its true purpose.

  Lao Ding said, "When you encounter something unclean, just smash the yin pearl over and it'll be fine. It's very effective against those vengeful spirits. At that time, it can save your life."

  Having heard Lao Ding's words, Xuan Qi quickly put away the yin pearl and followed the four miners up the mountain towards those small gold mines.

  The mountains in Liangjia Village are like bald heads, with barren yellow soil and mining pits everywhere, looking very desolate.

  These private small gold mine owners naturally have no environmental awareness and will not invest money in environmental protection. For them, as long as they can extract gold, everything else is secondary.

  The path that the four miners took with Xuán Qí was a very secluded one, and normally there were no people walking on it. The road had long been overgrown with all kinds of grass and trees.

  But for them, these obstacles didn't have any effect. The four of them held curved knives and continuously chopped at the obstacles, quickly opening up a path.

  "Why didn't you return by the original road?" Looking at the four of them struggling to make their way, Xuan Qi couldn't help but reveal a puzzled expression.

  "When we came here in the morning, there were few people on the main road, so we didn't draw attention to ourselves. Now if we go back from the main road, we'll definitely be noticed. Taking the small path will be safer and less likely to be discovered."

  These miners, who have been thoroughly convinced by Lao Ding's manipulation, have learned to consider problems from their own perspective. As for Lao Ding's ability to manipulate others, Xuan Qi is completely convinced.

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