amaotonovel Chapter 212 New Skills Get
Chapter 212 New Skills Get
The knocking on the door became more and more urgent, and the inexplicable impulse in my heart was like being poured with a basin of cold water and extinguished instantly.
I quickly straightened up and cleared my throat awkwardly. Xiaodie also opened her eyes, her cheeks as red as ripe apples, and a hint of panic in her eyes.
"Ahem, who is it?" I tried to keep my tone calm.
"Senior Brother Chen, the Sect Master wants to see you urgently!" A young man's voice came from outside the door, a little anxious.
I turned to look at Xiaodie. She lowered her head, fiddling with the corner of her clothes, and whispered, "Senior Brother Chen, I'll be out first."
"Yeah, okay." I nodded.
Xiaodie picked up the tray, walked quickly to the door, opened it, brushed past the disciples outside, and left in a hurry.
The disciple was wearing the uniform blue Taoist robe of Qingyun Sect. He looked to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, with delicate features. He was the new disciple accepted by the Sect Master, and his name was Li Yun.
"Brother Chen, the Sect Master is waiting for you in Taiqing Palace. Let me invite you over."
Li Yun said respectfully.
"I understand. I'll be right there." I nodded, straightened my clothes, and followed Li Yun out of the room.
In the Taiqing Palace, Taoist Qingxu sat upright on the cushion, holding the magic crystal stone I brought back in his hand, his brows furrowed.
On both sides of the hall stood several elders of the Qingyun Sect, all with solemn expressions, and the atmosphere seemed a bit depressing.
"Disciple Chen Yu, paying homage to the master." I walked to the center of the hall and bowed respectfully.
Taoist Qingxu raised his head and motioned for me to stand up, "Chen Yu, you've come at the right time.
Regarding the matter of the ghost messenger, we have already contacted several other sects. We all agree that this matter is of great importance and have decided to unite and deal with it together."
"Master is wise." I quickly flattered him.
"Stop flattering me," Taoist Qingxu glanced at me, "The situation is very complicated now. The purpose of the ghost messenger is unclear. We must be cautious and not let them succeed."
"Disciple understands." I nodded.
"We have decided to send a team of elite disciples to the border of the Ghost Realm to secretly investigate the movements of the Ghost Realm's messengers. You performed well in your training this time, so you will join this team."
Taoist Qingxu said.
"Ah? Going to the border of the ghost world?" My heart skipped a beat. This is not a good job. The border of the ghost world is gloomy and full of dangers. If you are not careful, you may lose your soul.
"What? Are you scared?" Taoist Qingxu looked at me with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.
"Why would I be afraid? It's just..." I rolled my eyes and thought of a plan, "I'm worried that I'm not strong enough and will be a burden to the team."
"Don't play dumb, kid," Taoist Qingxu saw through my thoughts at a glance, "You've fused with the magic crystal, and your strength has increased a lot. Coupled with your unique skills, you are more than enough to deal with ordinary dangers."
"But..." I wanted to struggle a little longer.
"Don't say but," Taoist Qingxu interrupted me, "This is an order, not a negotiation."
"Disciple obeys." I agreed reluctantly.
After coming out of Taiqing Palace, I felt a little depressed. This journey to the border of the ghost world is likely to be dangerous.
Back in the room, I sat on the bed, took out the bag of uneaten melon seeds from my arms, and while cracking them, I was thinking about how to survive this trip to the ghost world safely.
"System, is there any way to improve my strength?"
I habitually ask the system for help.
"Ding! The system has detected the host's needs and is about to upgrade!"
The system prompt sounded suddenly.
"System upgrade? There is such a good thing?" I immediately became excited.
I saw a progress bar appear in front of me. The progress bar moved forward rapidly and soon reached 100%.
"Ding! System upgrade completed!"
As the system prompt sounded again, the system interface in front of me was completely renewed, with more complete functions and clearer data.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for unlocking a new skill - mind reading!"
"Mind reading?" My eyes lit up. This skill is great. With it, I can know what others are thinking. This is like adding wings to a tiger for me!
I couldn't wait to try out the power of my new skill, and just at that moment, Liu Ruyan pushed the door and walked in.
She was wearing a red dress today, which made her skin look whiter and her figure look even hotter.
"Chen Yu, I heard that you are going to the border of the ghost world?" Liu Ruyan walked up to me and asked with concern.
"Yes, that's the order the master just gave." I nodded.
"The border of the ghost world is full of dangers, you must be careful." Liu Ruyan said softly.
"I will." I said with a smile.
I looked at Liu Ruyan and silently said "mind reading" in my heart.
“This little guy is actually going to the border of the ghost world. It’s really worrying.
However, if anything happens to him, I can take advantage of the opportunity, hehe..." The voice deep in Liu Ruyan's heart clearly reached my mind.
My face immediately turned red. Liu Ruyan seemed to care about me on the surface, but in her heart she was trying to take advantage of me when I was in trouble. What a witch!
I quickly retracted my mind-reading ability, not daring to listen any further. What if Liu Ruyan knew I could hear her inner thoughts?
"Chen Yu, what's wrong with you? Why is your face so red?" Liu Ruyan looked at me and asked in confusion.
"No, nothing. Maybe the room is too stuffy." I made up an excuse and quickly changed the subject. "By the way, what do you want to see me about?"
"Oh, that's right," Liu Ruyan finally remembered the important matter. "The Sect Leader told me to tell you that tomorrow morning, you should gather at the Mountain Gate Square and set off for the Ghost Realm border with the disciples from other sects."
"I understand. Thank you for coming to tell me." I nodded.
"You're welcome. Just have a good rest and I won't disturb you."
After saying this, Liu Ruyan turned and left my room.
I watched Liu Ruyan's back as she left, feeling a mixture of emotions. This woman, it was truly something I both loved and hated.
I shook my head, put these messy thoughts behind me, and began to study the new skill unlocked by the system - mind reading.
According to the system description, mind reading allows me to hear the voice deep inside the target's heart, but there are certain limitations. First, the target's cultivation level cannot exceed mine by much. Second, the distance between me and the target cannot be too far. Finally, the number of times mind reading can be used is limited, and it can only be used three times a day.
I tried using my mind reading ability on the table in the room, but heard nothing.
It seems that this table has no heart and I can't hear its voice.
I used mind reading on a bird flying outside the window, and heard a chirping sound, but I couldn't tell what it was saying.
It seems that mind reading is not omnipotent, it depends on the target.
I lay in bed, thinking about going to the border of the ghost world tomorrow, and not knowing what dangers I would encounter.
"System, can you recommend me some items or skills suitable for use at the border of the Ghost Realm?"
I asked the system for help.
"Ding! Host needs detected, the system recommends the following items:
1. Ghost-Exorcising Talisman: Can dispel low-level ghosts. Price: 100 experience points/piece.
2. Ghost Bell: can scare away ghosts, price: 500 experience points/piece.
3. Ghost King Token: can command ghost soldiers, price: experience points/block.
The system recommends the following skills:
1. Ghost Step: can move a certain distance instantly, price: 1000 experience points.
2. Netherworld Ghost Claw: can summon ghost claws to attack enemies, price: 5000 experience points.
3. Ghost King Possession: You can summon the Ghost King to possess you, greatly increasing your strength. Price: Experience points.
I looked at the items and skills recommended by the system and felt speechless.
Why are the things recommended by this system so outrageous? Low-level items like the Ghost Exorcist Talisman and the Ghost Bell are completely useless to me, and high-level items like the Ghost King Token and the Ghost King Possession are too expensive for me to afford.
"System, can you recommend some more cost-effective ones?"
I said helplessly.
"Ding! Host needs detected, the system recommends the following items:
1. Night vision goggles: can see things clearly in the dark, price: 10 experience points/piece.
2. Gas mask: can prevent inhalation of poison gas, price: 20 experience points/piece.
3. Military Dagger: Extremely sharp, can be used for self-defense, price: 30 experience points/dagger.
I looked at the items recommended by the system, and my eyes suddenly lit up. This is a good thing!
Night vision goggles, gas masks, military daggers, although these things may look insignificant, they can save lives at critical moments!
"Okay, let's buy these three!" I chose these three props without hesitation.
"Ding! Purchase successful, automatically saved to system space."
I opened the system space and saw three more props: night vision goggles, a gas mask and a military dagger.
I took out these three props and examined them carefully, and found that they were all real ones, well-made and with excellent performance.
With these three props, I am more confident about my trip to the ghost world border tomorrow.
I carefully put the three treasures, the night vision goggles, the gas mask, and the military dagger, back into the rag bag.
This is my self-defense weapon. It will come in handy if I encounter any danger at the border of the ghost world.
I looked down at my coarse linen clothes that had been washed white and sighed.
This outfit is too shabby. I'm going to the border of the ghost world tomorrow, so I have to dress decently.
I opened the wardrobe and found only a few identical coarse linen clothes and a set of Qingyun Sect's uniform blue Taoist robes.
This Taoist robe was given to me when I first started practicing. I usually don’t want to wear it and have kept it at the bottom of the box.
"Forget it, I'd better wear the Taoist robe. After all, I'm a disciple of Qingyun Sect. I can't lose face for the sect."
I said to myself.
I put on the blue Taoist robe and looked at myself in the mirror. Well, I really look like the Taoist, except that I'm a little thinner, a little paler, my hair a little messier, and the wooden sword in my hand a little worn...
"Forget it, let it be. Clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse. Even if I, Chen Yu, wear a dragon robe, I still don't look like a prince."
I sighed, tied the rag bag around my waist, and walked out of the room.
As soon as I went out, I saw Lin Qingxue and Liu Ruyan standing at my door.
Lin Qingxue was wearing a light blue dress today, and her long black hair was tied up with a white ribbon, making her look particularly elegant and refined.
Liu Ruyan wore a fiery red long dress with her long wavy hair draped over her shoulders, looking charming and attractive.
"Hey, isn't this Young Master Chen? Why are you dressed so formally today?"
Liu Ruyan looked at me and chuckled with her hands covering her mouth.
"Go away, go away, don't disturb me from carrying out my mission." I rolled my eyes at Liu Ruyan. This woman only knows how to tease me all day long.
"Hey, you're still on a mission? With your limited skills, don't come back to me crying."
Liu Ruyan continued to tease.