The Mirror Master

Lu Bai asked again, "Daoist Li, besides Treasure Artifacts, what other methods do Martial Artists have for dealing with malevolent spirits and Ghostly Creatures?"

Even a common Treasure Artifact has to be tempered with Demon Beast Blood. I imagine they’re quite expensive and not easy to come by.

If there were something like a Peach Wood Sword or Cinnabar—items that are common and cheap—that would be the most cost-effective.

Li Yue’er said, "Actually, once a Martial Artist steps into the Innate Realm and begins to condense their Blood Qi, no Yin Soul or Little Ghost would dare approach them.

If an Innate Martial Artist cultivates their Blood Qi to the extreme, until it surges like a tide, their Blood Qi alone can burn malevolent spirits and Ghostly Creatures."

"That’s a long way off. I haven’t even reached the Inner Strength Realm yet."

Lu Bai said, "Is there anything that would work for me now?"

Li Yue’er thought for a moment and said, "Well, there is one thing: the Five Emperors Coins."

"Five Emperors Coins?"

Lu Bai froze.

’In his previous life, he’d heard of these things. They were divided into ’Major’ and ’Minor’ Five Emperors Coins and were said to ward off evil, protect one’s home, dispel baleful auras, and attract wealth.’

’But the Five Emperors Coins Li Yue’er mentioned were clearly different from the ones in his past life.’

Seeing Lu Bai’s confusion, Li Yue’er explained, "The Five Emperors Coins, also called Emperor Coins, refer to the five emperors from Ancient Times who each inaugurated a golden age. Posterity knows them as the Ancient Five Emperors."

"The first age belonged to the White Emperor, the second to the Cyan Emperor, the third to the Black Emperor, the fourth to the Red Emperor, and the fifth to the Desolate Emperor. That’s why the Ancient Era is also known as the Five Emperors Era, which is considered the zenith of the Martial Dao."

"The Five Emperors Coins are the Copper Coins issued during their respective reigns."

Lu Bai nodded.

’It seems the Ancient Five Emperors Coins here have similar effects to the ones from my past life.’

Li Yue’er continued, "A single, ordinary Emperor Coin, whether worn on your person or hung on a doorframe, can ward off evil and protect your home.

If you want to harm malevolent spirits and Ghostly Creatures, you need to collect one hundred and eight Emperor Coins. Ideally, you should string them together into a sword at high noon using a red thread soaked in blood. That creates a Gold Coin Sword.

There are a few types of Gold Coin Swords. If it’s made entirely of White Emperor Coins, it’s called a White Emperor Gold Coin Sword. Only a sword that contains all five types of Emperor Coins can be called a Five Emperors Gold Coin Sword.

This type of sword is the most damaging to malevolent spirits and Ghostly Creatures. It’s said that even spirits at the level of a Fierce Ghost must avoid its power."

Lu Bai was intrigued.

’This is something worth trying.’

Li Yue’er saw what Lu Bai was thinking and shook her head. "Actually, a Gold Coin Sword is very difficult to make. You need one hundred and eight Emperor Coins, but if even a single one is counterfeit, the sword will lose all its Magical Power."

"There are counterfeits?"

Lu Bai asked reflexively.

Li Yue’er said, "Of course. The Five Emperors Coins are all ancient currency. The Desolate Emperor’s era is the most recent, and who knows how many years have passed even since then. And that’s not to mention the even more ancient White, Cyan, Black, and Red Emperors."

"The vast majority of Five Emperors Coins on the market today are fakes. Finding a single True Coin is a real test of one’s discernment."

Lu Bai nodded.

’She has a point.’

’The world of ancient coins is a murky one, full of pitfalls. A non-expert wouldn’t be able to tell the difference.’

Just then, a thought struck Lu Bai.

’The Ancient Mirror can reveal information about objects.’

’When the time comes, I might as well have the Ancient Mirror take a look.’

As they chatted, Li Yue’er finished washing the Red Dragon from her Flying Sword.

She calmed her breath and focused her mind, forming a Sword Formula with one hand as her fingertips slowly wiped across the Flying Sword.

Upon reaching the tip, she flicked it lightly with her finger.

HUMMM!

The blade trembled, letting out a clear, sonorous ring.

The Flying Sword had indeed recovered its luster.

"Return!"

Li Yue’er’s lips parted slightly.

The moment she spoke, the Flying Sword instantly shrank, transforming into a pebble-sized Sword Pill that floated in her palm.

"Go!"

Li Yue’er gave another soft command and waved her small hand.

The Sword Pill shot away, snapping open in mid-air and becoming a streak of white light that weaved back and forth through the woods near the ruined temple.

A moment later, the boughs of several ancient trees were all sliced clean through!

Lu Bai frowned slightly and suddenly asked, "Daoist Li, was the Flying Sword damaged at all?"

"No, it wasn’t."

Li Yue’er let out a soft sigh of relief as she recalled her Flying Sword. "It’s the same as always."

She hadn’t performed that little maneuver just to show off.

She just wanted to see if the Flying Sword had been affected in any way.

Thankfully, it was perfectly fine.

Lu Bai remained silent.

’But from his perspective, the Flying Sword was clearly slower!’

’The first time Li Yue’er had demonstrated her Flying Sword Technique, he couldn’t even make out what the streak of white light was.’

’But now, Lu Bai could not only see the blade itself...’

’...he even had the feeling that if Li Yue’er were to use the Flying Sword against him, he would most likely be able to dodge it!’

’If there was nothing wrong with the Flying Sword, then this was the immense transformation brought about by the Ultimate Skill, White Tiger Stance.’

’This transformation wasn’t just in terms of strength.’

’It was an improvement in all aspects, including his perception and reaction speed!’

’Ultimate Skills really are incredible.’

’Once I get to Bluestone County, I have to find an Ultimate Skill for the Inner Strength Realm to cultivate.’

’And if that’s not possible, I’ll have to get my hands on a Celestial Tier Technique.’

"By the way, Young Master Lu."

Li Yue’er tilted her head to look at Lu Bai, her eyes full of curiosity. "It’s only been a little while. How have you changed so much? It’s like you’re a different person."

"Hmm..."

Lu Bai remained calm and said, "Sister Luo gave me two Elixirs earlier, a Bone Strengthening Pill and a Bone Forging Pill. I took them when I stepped out just now.

I didn’t expect the medicinal effects of the two Elixirs to be so potent. I could barely handle it."

"Huh?"

Li Yue’er was stunned.

’A Bone Strengthening Pill and a Bone Forging Pill could cause such a massive change?’

’Were they Top Grade Elixirs?’

’Even if they were Top Grade Elixirs that released ninety or a hundred percent of their medicinal effect, I doubt they could cause such a world-altering transformation, right?’

’Of course, she had never taken a Top Grade Elixir herself, so she couldn’t say for sure.’

’I’ll have to ask my master about it when I return to the sect.’

Having slept for a little while during the first half of the night, and with the excitement of what had just happened, Li Yue’er was no longer tired.

Lu Bai took the opportunity to ask her about a few more things.

Before they knew it, the first light of dawn appeared.

Xiaodie remained in a deep slumber, her body still feverish, but thankfully, her condition had stabilized.

They would just have to wait until they reached Bluestone County and delivered her into Luo Qing’s care.

With the Luo Family’s resources, curing Xiaodie shouldn’t be a problem.

Both Lu Bai and Li Yue’er wanted to get on the road as early as possible.

Before the sky fully brightened, the trio set off once more.

Li Yue’er continued to look after Xiaodie, placing the girl in front of her on the saddle so they could ride together.

This time, Lu Bai simply picked up the Black Dog and placed it in front of him on his own horse, also sharing a ride.

Passersby stared at the strange sight.

This time, the trio spurred their horses on, riding like the wind, and arrived at Bluestone City before nightfall.

Seen from a distance, the capital city of Bluestone County was far more imposing than Liuxi Town.

The city walls were towering, with Guards patrolling the top and others below watching the pedestrians entering the city.

Lu Bai cupped his fist from atop his horse. "Daoist Li, this is where we part. May we meet again."

"Not just yet. I’m going into the city as well."

Li Yue’er smiled.

"Oh?"

"I have an elder in the city. Since I’m here, I should go in and pay a visit."

Before the city gates closed, the two paid the entrance toll and entered Bluestone City.

After handing Xiaodie over to Lu Bai, the two finally went their separate ways.

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