The blind old man appeared slightly excited at this mont; Yang Jian's new concept gave him great inspiration, making him feel that hope was about to appear.
But what Yang Jian said next poured cold water on him.
"Whether the fourth type of existence can end the era of the supernatural still needs to be tested because no one has walked this path before. So I want to discuss it with you and try to go as far as possible along this new path. You were right just now; my own path has reached its end. Enhancing supernatural power is no longer aningful. On the road to pursuing personal strength, perhaps the top figures of the Republic of China Period have gone further than I have," Yang Jian said.
"Variables are hope; don't hesitate and do as you think. This era belongs to you, and if even you can't walk this path, then it's even more impossible for others because no one in the current supernatural circle is better than you." The blind old man said calmly.
Yang Jian said: "Don't flatter ; the only reason I'm at the top of this era is that this era is too desperate. The previous generation of top ghost tars is wiped out, and the new generation has also suffered severe losses. I'm just slightly luckier to have survived this ti, which counts as a stroke of luck."
"Don't underestimate yourself. Which top figure in the supernatural circle didn't have a near-death experience growing up? Recalling my younger days, there were countless people stronger than this old man even at my peak, but in the end, they all died, and this old man is still alive."
"A master who dies is never really a master; the strongest is the one who survives to the end." The blind old man was sowhat reminiscing about the past at this mont.
Yang Jian deeply agreed.
Excessively pursuing one's supernatural strength is actually a mistake because supernatural power is extrely dangerous. He has grown to this point through many near-death experiences, and if he had taken one wrong step, he would have died a long ti ago. Living is the most important thing.
It's like the wealthy among ordinary people; having money requires being alive to enjoy it. A dead rich man can't make use of any wealth.
"I still have other things to do now. This era is too fragile and can't withstand the ravages of supernatural forces. I need to stabilize the situation, to ensure at least a peaceful few decades like you did, so I can wholeheartedly attempt this new path," Yang Jian said later.
"I don't recomnd you do that; it will consu a lot of your energy, and perhaps you'll end up missing the right answer. You should imdiately go do your own thing, and as for the people of this era, let them suffer a bit. Compared to ending the supernatural, sacrificing a generation isn't significant," the blind old man shook his head, signaling disagreent.
Yang Jian said: "I can't do that. Letting a supernatural rampage is unpredictable how many would die. Now the supernatural era has just co, and I can still stop it. If it goes on for another year or two, everything will really be too late. I won't allow this kind of thing to happen, especially since my family and friends also live in this world."
The blind old man didn't try to persuade further, as people at their level have their own set of ideas and philosophies, which are not easily changed.
He then said: "Since you want to continue a few more decades of peace, I will help you one last ti. Xiao Ru, bring out my dicine chest."
"dicine chest? But Master, that's your most important thing," Xiao Ru was very surprised.
"Nothing is more important than hope. Go bring the dicine chest," the blind old man said again.
Xiao Ru had no choice and finally nodded.
She returned to the previous room and after a while, brought out a very old wooden box. The box was small, square, and looked quite ordinary.
However, in Yang Jian's sight, this box exuded a very dangerous supernatural aura.
Clearly, this was a supernatural item.
"This dicine chest is for you," the blind old man said with so emotion.
"What's the use of this thing?" Yang Jian asked.
The blind old man said: "I rember last ti I gave you three bags of Chinese dicine, right?"
"That's right," Yang Jian said.
"Aren't you curious about how those three bags of Chinese dicine ca about?" the blind old man asked.
Yang Jian's gaze turned to the dicine chest: "That Chinese dicine can slow the revival of fierce ghosts, which ans the dicine itself is a kind of supernatural. Moreover, the dicine isn't without side effects. After taking it, though there's no worry of ghost resurrection in the short term, the resurrection will be even more intense next ti. Such an evil thing is most likely a product of the supernatural."
"So the source of the Chinese dicine is this dicine chest?"
"Exactly. This is a supernatural item I created. All the Chinese dicine cos from it. My life is about to end, and I originally thought of leaving it to my apprentice. After all, this old man has not accumulated any good things in a lifeti. Leaving this thing for Xiao Ru can ensure she has a place in the supernatural circle in the future and guarantee her survival," said the blind old man.
Yang Jian said: "With this thing in her hands, your apprentice would be like a child carrying gold through a marketplace, only bringing danger to herself."
Being able to produce dicine that suppresses ghost resurrection speaks volus about the dicine chest's value. If the news got out, Xiao Ru would undoubtedly be fiercely attacked by ghost handlers in the supernatural circle.
With her capability, she couldn't manage the risks involved.
The blind old man forced a smile: "Controlling the dicine chest is certainly dangerous, but taming ghosts is no easy task either."
"That's true." Yang Jian nodded, understanding the old man's intention.
The dicine chest was both a care and a test for Xiao Ru.
If she could hold onto this supernatural item, she could beco the only female doctor in the supernatural circle, able to treat the illness of ghost resurrection.
If Xiao Ru chose the path of a ghost tar, she'd have to confront ghosts, continuously facing life-threatening crises.
In comparison, the forr was far easier.
After all, being a spendthrift second-generation rich kid is better than struggling as a pioneer.
"So you're deciding to give it to instead of keeping it for your apprentice?" Yang Jian asked again.
"Yes," the blind old man said firmly.
Yang Jian said: "I am not one to refuse hands-off. If you really give it to , I won't turn it down. So, it's not too late to change your mind. After all, your apprentice has served you for a long ti, deserving your help at the end."
Next to him, Xiao Ru's expression shifted erratically. It seed she didn't expect Yang Jian to speak on her behalf.
"Don't overthink; I've made up my mind," said the blind old man again.
"In that case, from today onwards, this dicine chest is mine. And since you're giving it away, I trust you won't be stingy about how to use it," Yang Jian said.
The blind old man continued: "You don't need a thod for use; before the dicine chest is damaged, it will irregularly produce special dicine."
"So convenient? No risks?" Yang Jian was quite surprised.
Are there really such convenient supernatural items?
"There are no risks; the only drawback is the usage period. The dicine chest contains not just one fierce ghost, and they're quite fierce. Once the dicine chest is damaged, the ghosts inside will awaken, and there would be no more dicine produced. You only need to be careful of the ghosts escaping if the chest is damaged," said the blind old man.
Yang Jian said: "Understood, the dicine is also one of the supernatural products, sourced from the ghosts inside the dicine chest."
It's just like the Ghost Necklace of the Deceiving Ghost.
He can use the Ghost Necklace to create living human bodies. Those bodies are also supernatural products. As long as the Deceiving Ghost is under control, it can keep being used.
Otherwise, a ghost awakening would retaliate against the user first.
This blind old man clearly knows how to control the risks of the dicine chest, and is not worried about the ghosts inside awakening.
In simpler terms, it's like how Yang Jian deals with the Ghost Necklace, relying on his strength to exploit supernatural forces without cost.
Whether Yang Jian can exploit the Chinese dicine for free will depend on whether he can suppress the ghosts inside the dicine chest at the ti.
If he can.
Then the dicine chest can be used indefinitely in his hands.
"Your plan's success may take so ti, and I'm afraid I won't live to see it. Take so relics with you; after you succeed, let the Soul Summoner call back. I want to witness the era where the supernatural ends." The blind old man eventually changed his mind, agreeing to Yang Jian's previous plan.
This also ant the old man did not intend to hold on any longer.
"That's for the best; you can spend the rest of your ti preparing for what's next, go in peace. The Republic of China Era ends here; you all have worked hard, and the remaining tasks can be safely entrusted to ," Yang Jian said, walking over to take the dicine chest.
This mont symbolized the handover between two supernatural eras.
"We've finished talking; I should leave now." Yang Jian said, shouldering the dicine chest, decisively turning and leaving the shop without lingering.
The blind old man's aged face showed a gentle smile, no longer speaking and not asking Yang Jian to stay.
"Bang."
Yang Jian kicked open the shop door; sunlight poured in, bringing a hint of brightness to the darkened dicine shop, and his figure gradually disappeared into the sunlight.
"Xiao Ru, there's still ti to catch up. He's the symbol of this era and is worth following," in the dim back hall, the blind old man's elderly voice sounded slowly again.
Xiao Ru's gaze flickered with uncertainty, not knowing what she was thinking, but ultimately she remained motionless, not stepping out of the dim herbal shop.
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