nagpurpolice Chapter 97 Poison Hidden in the Sand
Chapter 97 Poison Hidden in the Sand
Chapter 97 Poison Hidden in the Sand
The next morning.
Sunlight streamed through the window and fell on Gu Shenyan's desk.
There was a small brocade pouch on the table.
That was the monthly quota of spirit sand that I had just received from the supplies department.
The crimson sand shimmered with an alluring luster in the sunlight.
It looks to be in excellent condition.
In the past, Gu Shenyan might have happily used it to draw talismans.
But at this moment, recalling Chen An's words from last night, he felt that the red glow was somewhat dazzling.
"call----"
Gu Shenyan took a deep breath and closed the doors and windows tightly.
A warning sign was posted behind the door.
He then sat back down at the table, closed his eyes slightly, and sank his mind into his sea of consciousness.
[Assisted training mode activated.]
[Scanning target: High-quality vermilion cinnabar.]
[In-depth analysis, initiating!]
Gu Shenyan suddenly opened his eyes.
My field of vision changed instantly.
Countless streams of detailed data were frantically scrolling across his screen.
The seemingly pure cinnabar was magnified a thousand times under his "microscopic vision".
The texture of each grain of sand is clearly visible.
"That is—"
Gu Shenyan's pupils suddenly contracted.
On the surface of those vermilion crystals, there was a very faint, very thin layer of gray substance.
The substance seemed to be alive, wriggling extremely slowly, trying to penetrate into the crystal.
Its color is too similar to spiritual energy; without the system's support, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator's divine sense would likely find it difficult to detect.
[WARNING! Unknown inert contaminant detected.]
[Composition Analysis: Extracts of Qi (12%), Bewitching Grass Juice (5%), Inert Spirit Stone Powder (83%).]
[Hazard Assessment: Long-term exposure or inhalation will lead to dulling of spiritual perception.]
[Estimated effects: A decrease in spiritual awareness of 0.5%–1.5% per month. If this continues for more than a year, it will cause permanent nerve damage and make the individual highly susceptible to mental spells.]
Current status: Incubation period.
[Solution: Soak the affected area in a high-quality "Heart-Cleansing Talisman" or dry it with intense sunlight-attribute spiritual energy for two hours to slowly remove the odor.]
"hiss"
Gu Shenyan gasped.
The red warning lettering on the panel was alarming.
it is true!
Chen An did not lie!
This is hardly the nourishment for spiritual practice; it's clearly poison designed to turn them into useless beings!
Dulled spiritual awareness, easily influenced by suggestion —
This is practically a death trap for talisman masters!
Once one's spiritual awareness becomes dull, the success rate of drawing talismans will decrease, and one will no longer be able to improve.
At that time, in order to survive and stay, they will probably have no choice but to be manipulated by those behind-the-scenes manipulators.
"What a vicious method."
Gu Shenyan clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white.
Of the hundreds of registered disciples in this large courtyard, how many have already fallen victim to the scam?
How many people fail the assessment and ultimately leave disappointed because of this reason?
No.
We must not make a fuss about it.
If I rush out now and shout that the spirit sand is poisonous, not only will no one believe me, but I will also alert the enemy and make myself the target of everyone's criticism.
Since that Manager Wang dared to send out this kind of goods, he must have some powerful backer.
But we can't ignore it either.
Han Sushuang and Jia Shouren are still using this kind of spiritual cinnabar.
Gu Shenyan's eyes flickered as he quickly considered countermeasures.
A moment later, he stood up and took out several pre-drawn talismans from his storage bag.
Those were several [Advanced Mind-Cleansing Talismans] containing a trace of his "Dark Abyss" water essence.
This is not an ordinary calming talisman, but an improved version he created with the help of the system.
Its purifying power far surpasses that of other items of the same level.
He lit the talisman, turning it into ashes, and then poured it into a pot of fine spiritual tea.
The tea immediately turned a clear, bright green, emitting a refreshing fragrance that soothes the soul.
"Brother Jia! Senior Sister Han!"
Gu Shenyan pushed open the door, his face bearing his signature gentle smile.
"Today I obtained a tea recipe from an ancient book that can refresh the mind and improve eyesight. I specially brewed a pot, come and have a taste."
A moment later, beside the stone table in the courtyard.
"Gulp gulp".
Without thinking, Jia Shouren picked up his teacup and took a big gulp.
"ha-
—
The fat man let out a long breath, a look of ecstasy on his face.
"Excellent tea!"
"Senior Brother Gu, why does this tea feel so cool? It makes my head feel much clearer!"
Han Sushuang was more reserved; she picked up her teacup and took a small sip.
Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, then relaxed.
"Is there a spiritual element in this tea?"
She looked at Gu Shenyan in surprise.
"I added a few secret ingredients."
Gu Shenyan smiled, poured himself a cup, and said meaningfully, "We've been cultivating diligently lately, but I've noticed that sometimes after finishing, my mind feels a bit foggy."
"This might be because the spirit cinnabar we used was too fiery."
"In the future, if you feel your mind is not clear, come here for a cup of tea."
"This tea recipe is specifically for relieving heat poisoning."
Han Sushuang was incredibly clever.
Looking at Gu Shenyan's slightly meaningful gaze and recalling the recent turmoil, a thought suddenly struck her.
She didn't ask any more questions, but silently finished the tea in her cup and nodded solemnly.
"Alright, I'll have to bother you again in the future."
Jia Shouren was still grinning foolishly: "Hehe, that's great! Can I pack some to take back for my dad to try too?"
Gu Shenyan chuckled and patted his shoulder: "Enough for everyone."
Just then, a light footstep sound came from outside the courtyard gate.
"Are you all here?"
A clear, crisp female voice rang out.
Everyone turned around and saw Shen Qingyi standing gracefully at the door in a white dress.
She held a jade slip in her hand, a complex smile on her face.
"Senior Sister Shen!"
The three of them quickly stood up and bowed.
"No need for such formalities."
Shen Qingyi waved her hand, her gaze falling on Gu Shenyan and Han Sushuang.
"I have good news for you."
"Our master, after reviewing your Ice and Fire Dual-Pole Talisman," commented that it was—acceptable.
It's acceptable!
Although it was only two words, coming from the mouth of Lu Banxian, it was an absolute affirmation!
Jia Shouren was so envious his eyes widened.
"besides."
Shen Qingyi paused, her expression becoming slightly serious.
"In recognition of your performance during this incident, Senior Brother Liu has made a special exception."
"The 15th of this month, which is three days from now."
"Gu Shenyan and Han Sushuang are permitted to enter the outer area of the Tingtao Pavilion's inner hall talisman storage room for half a day to observe."
boom!
Upon hearing this, even Han Sushuang couldn't help but gasp.
The room where talismans are hidden!
That's where Lu Banxian keeps his talisman diagrams!
Even in the outer perimeter, there are countless rare mid-level talisman manuals that are hard to find elsewhere!
For talisman masters, that place is a sacred ground!
"Thank you so much, Senior Sister! Thank you so much, Senior Brother Liu!"
Gu Shenyan and Han Sushuang bowed in gratitude.
"This is a rare opportunity, so make the most of it."
Shen Qingyi gave the two of them a deep look, her words seemingly carrying a hidden meaning.
"However, remember one rule."
"One may only observe its form, but not try to memorize its spirit, and even less should one make a copy and take it out without permission."
"Otherwise, you will bear the consequences."
After saying that, Shen Qingyi turned and left.
Watching her departing figure, the joy on Gu Shenyan's face gradually faded.
This is indeed an incredible opportunity.
but----
Recalling Chen An's warning from last night, Gu Shenyan felt that something was amiss.
Just then.
He suddenly felt a weight on his sleeve.
Something seemed to appear out of thin air in his sleeve pocket.
Gu Shenyan remained expressionless, and under the guise of drinking tea, he secretly reached out and touched her.
It was a thin strip of paper, as thin as a cicada's wing.
It must have been launched by someone using an extremely skillful concealed weapon technique while Shen Qingyi was speaking.
Or perhaps it was already tucked inside the jade slip that Shen Qingyi handed over?
No, it's not Shen Qingyi.
It's Chen An.
Only he possesses this ability to remain completely undetected.
Using his wide sleeves as cover, Gu Shenyan quickly glanced at the contents of the note.
The handwriting was messy, and the ink was not yet dry.
The person on duty guarding the talisman room on the fifteenth was named Zhao Kui.
This man is the brother-in-law of Steward Wang.
【careful.】
It consists of only three short lines.
The note then turned into a wisp of green smoke in Gu Shenyan's palm and disappeared without a trace.
Gu Shenyan's heart sank.
Manager Wang.
The person in charge of distributing "Poison Spirit Sand".
His brother-in-law happened to be on duty on the day Gu Shenyan was going to observe.
There's no such thing as a coincidence in this world.
This is a setup.
A scheme specifically targeting him.
The so-called "observation of the hidden talisman room" is both a reward and a lure.
If Gu Shenyan showed even the slightest greed, or if Zhao Kui "discovered" any inappropriate behavior—
Stealing secrets from one's sect.
This crime was enough to condemn him to eternal damnation, and he was killed on the spot!
"call----"
Gu Shenyan put down his teacup, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
What a clever trick to lure the enemy into a trap.
If he were an ordinary, hot-headed youth, he would probably be immersed in ecstasy right now, completely unaware of the danger that is about to befall him.
But he is not.
He has information about Chen An.
More importantly————
He has a system.
"One can only observe its form, but not try to memorize its essence?"
Gu Shenyan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile.
For others, this may be an ironclad rule.
But for him, who possesses the [Auxiliary Cultivation System]...
Just one glance.
The system can then automatically model, parse, and store the data.
There's absolutely no need to write anything down or memorize anything.
"Since you want to test me."
"Then I'll show you what it truly means to perfectly follow the rules."
"And what's in that talisman-hiding room—"
"I, Gu Shenyan, am determined to have it."
"Not only will we take it, but we'll take it cleanly and without a single fault!"
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