Chapter 350: Array Spirit Obtained
Merely being caught in the peripheral vision of the python’s vertical eye made everyone’s legs go weak, a cold sweat beading on their foreheads.
However, Cheng Yuan, who was locked on directly by the vertical eye, felt no pressure at all.
Cheng Yuan roared, "Vile beast! In my presence, why do you not submit?"
Cheng Yuan’s rebuke enraged the python head. With a furious roar, it manifested a body of black qi as thick as a water bucket, opened its cavernous maw, and lunged straight for Cheng Yuan!
Faced with this grotesque and terrifying sight, the onlookers trembled so violently they lost all strength to flee.
Only Zhu Yonghong managed to suppress his fear and shouted, "Teacher, be careful!"
Of course, Cheng Yuan wasn’t afraid of a mere Resentful Spirit. He slowly extended his palm, pressing it toward the massive python’s head.
The onlookers couldn’t bear to watch.
’Isn’t he being far too arrogant?’
’Fighting such a terrifying giant python with just one hand?’
But to everyone’s surprise...
Even though Cheng Yuan was completely dwarfed by the giant python, he had effortlessly blocked its attack!
Cheng Yuan channeled the Celestial Mystical Technique. He raised his hand into a seal and chanted in a deep, rapid-fire voice, "Witch God above, grant me Divine Power, give unto me a Divine Formula to capture this evil! Spirit-Binding Lock!!"
BOOM!!
An incredibly dense black qi suddenly erupted from Cheng Yuan’s palm. It instantly condensed into a series of chains that bound the giant python completely!
Unwilling to be bound, the giant python struggled with all its might!
However, the giant python soon despaired.
The power radiating from the chains that bound it was far beyond its comprehension!
Every time it struggled, the resentful energy within its body would churn violently!
Tiny cracks appeared on the giant python’s body. It had clearly reached its breaking point!
The onlookers were indescribably excited, once again seeing Cheng Yuan as a celestial being.
"Young Master Cheng, you are simply a living Immortal in this world! You captured this monster so easily!"
"Teacher, was that an Immortal Technique you just used? I never thought I, Zhu Yonghong, would have the honor of calling an Immortal my teacher!"
"Young Master Cheng is a badass! A total badass! I can’t find any other word for it!"
"Young Master Cheng, that vile beast nearly killed Old Zhou! Destroy it! Annihilate it, body and soul!"
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Normally, when faced with a Resentful Spirit that tended to harm humans, one should destroy it without hesitation. Doing so would even grant a great deal of Merit.
But Cheng Yuan had other plans.
With a mere thought, Cheng Yuan unleashed his secret technique at full power!
The giant python could not withstand the might of the Technique. The cracks on its body grew larger and larger, and it began to flicker in and out of existence, on the verge of collapse!
It had taken the giant python over a century to develop a sliver of Spiritual Wisdom. It was not willing to be destroyed and erased from existence just like that.
The giant python ceased its struggles. It prostrated itself on the ground and, in a strikingly human-like gesture, kowtowed to Cheng Yuan to show its submission.
A somewhat hoarse and clumsy voice resounded in Cheng Yuan’s Sea of Consciousness.
"M-Master, Little Python submits! I am willing to recognize you as my master and serve you for life! If I ever betray this oath, may the heavens strike me down! I beg you, Master, please spare my life!"
Hearing the giant python’s telepathic message, the corners of Cheng Yuan’s mouth curled up slightly.
’Success!’
’The defenses at Villa Number One are still a little weak. If I can set up a Mountain Protection Array, its security will be solid!’
’I’ve had this idea for a while, but I never acted on it, mainly because I didn’t have a suitable Array Spirit.’
’But now, I’ve found the perfect Array Spirit!’
"If you wish to submit to me, you must first undergo my refinement process. I will purge all the resentful energy from your body and convert it into Spiritual Qi! Can you withstand the agony of this tempering?"
The giant python was ecstatic!
It had possessed Spiritual Wisdom for over a century, yet its Cultivation had barely progressed. It couldn’t even defeat its new master, who was so young.
It was all because it was bogged down by resentful energy. It needed to absorb enough resentful energy to break through!
But the successive owners of the Promotion and Wealth Chair had all been wealthy and powerful people, with almost no resentful energy for it to absorb.
’If Master is willing to refine the resentful energy in my body into Spiritual Qi, then I can use Spiritual Qi to cultivate from now on!’
"Thank you for granting me this opportunity, Master!"
Cheng Yuan nodded in satisfaction. "You will come home with me first. Do not resist!"
"Yes, Master."
Cheng Yuan took out a Jade Bottle, poured out the Essence Enhancing Pill from within, and swallowed it in one gulp. Then, he raised his hand and pointed at the giant python.
The giant python turned into a wisp of black smoke and entered the Jade Bottle.
Cheng Yuan stoppered the bottle, then sat down cross-legged and began to fully circulate the Celestial Witch Heart Method to refine the Medicinal Power of the Essence Enhancing Pill.
A full quarter of an hour passed before the Medicinal Power of the Essence Enhancing Pill was completely refined.
Cheng Yuan clenched his fists. His current strength was more than double what it had been the day he went to the War God Mansion. At his current level, he estimated he could defeat Xuanyuan Potian in a single move.
Seeing Cheng Yuan finally open his eyes, Zhou Yadong asked with some nervousness, "Young Master Cheng, has the Resentful Spirit been subdued?"
Cheng Yuan nodded slightly. "The Resentful Spirit has been subdued. The root cause of Governor Zhou’s illness has been completely resolved, and it will not recur."
Zhou Yadong trembled with excitement and bowed deeply to Cheng Yuan. "Young Master Cheng, I, Zhou Yadong, will never forget your immense kindness for the rest of my life!"
Cheng Yuan raised a hand, and an unseen force lifted Zhou Yadong. "You are too polite, Governor Zhou."
Zhou Yadong turned his head to look at the Promotion and Wealth Chair. "Young Master Cheng, what should we do with this Promotion and Wealth Chair? Burn it or smash it?"
Cheng Yuan said calmly, "The Resentful Spirit has been subdued. This chair no longer has any resentful energy; on the contrary, it has a few wisps of Spiritual Qi. Right now, it can be considered a Quasi-Spiritual Artifact and can help regulate one’s body to some extent. Governor Zhou, you can give it a try."
Zhou Yadong was overjoyed. After all, this was the Promotion and Wealth Chair that he had bought for thirty million!
’It would be such a waste to just smash it!’
"Then I’ll give it a try!"
Zhou Yadong plopped down onto the Promotion and Wealth Chair. An expression of pure comfort spread across his face. He could feel a faint current of energy flowing from the chair into his body!
Just like soaking in a hot spring, it gradually dispelled his fatigue.
Zhou Yadong had been tormented by insomnia and nightmares for too long. With this sudden relaxation, he was overcome with exhaustion and instantly fell into a deep sleep, letting out soft snores.
Yin Suwen immediately grew nervous. "Young Master Cheng, what’s wrong with Old Zhou? Hasn’t he recovered?"
Cheng Yuan smiled. "Don’t worry, Madam Zhou. Governor Zhou is simply exhausted. Once he gets some sleep, he’ll be full of energy tomorrow."
Zhu Yonghong took two steps forward, placed his hand on Zhou Yadong’s wrist to check his pulse, and then a relaxed smile appeared on his face.
"Madam Zhou, our Teacher is correct. Governor Zhou is just very tired and has fallen asleep."
Yin Suwen finally breathed a sigh of relief. She quickly found the consultation fee that Zhou Yadong had prepared and respectfully handed it to Cheng Yuan.
"Young Master Cheng, the PIN for this card is six zeroes. It’s the consultation fee my Old Zhou prepared. Please, you must accept it!"
Cheng Yuan waved his hand dismissively. "Forget the consultation fee. When Governor Zhou wakes up, have him give ICBC a heads-up. A friend of mine will be there at ten o’clock tomorrow morning to handle a loan application."