Chapter 203 Soul Searching Technique (three-Thousand-Word Grand Chapter)

"Soul Searching Technique!"

As He Song silently chanted in his heart, his large hand gently pressed against Cheng Yan's forehead at this moment.

Simultaneously, as He Song's magical power surged, scenes appeared before him.

On the spot.

Cheng Yan was originally in a state of flattered surprise.

He was just about to give He Song a good report on the various affairs of Hundred Herb Immortal Market.

In order to gain He Song's trust.

And then make further plans.

But unexpectedly, he suddenly felt his vision darken, and He Song's large hand pressed against his forehead.

Immediately afterward, a violent pain, as if his soul was being torn apart, came from his mind.

This sudden and intense pain made Cheng Yan instinctively want to howl.

However.

Before his screams could escape, He Song seemed to know his next move. Just as he opened his mouth wide to howl, He Song casually stuffed several spirit stones into his mouth.

At the same time, he did not forget to cover his mouth, preventing his screams from escaping.

In this way, even though Cheng Yan had already opened his mouth wide, he could only emit muffled groans.

And He Song.

At this moment, he had already begun to view Cheng Yan's memories.

This scene.

Left Pinger, who had originally wanted to see what Cheng Yan would report, and Chu Shuangshuang, who was beside Pinger, completely stunned.

What's going on.

Why did things go well.

As soon as they entered the mansion, He Song took action and captured this Cheng Yan.

Did this Cheng Yan violate any of He Song's taboos.

Or...

Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang exchanged glances, each seeing a trace of confusion in the other's eyes.

They weren't worried that He Song would attack them.

It was just that this scene that unfolded before them left Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang at a loss.

He Song captured Cheng Yan.

And he captured him in front of them.

This showed that He Song did not want to hide it from them.

Naturally.

They weren't too nervous about this scene that suddenly appeared.

But why did He Song act like this.

The two, at a loss, did not leave. They just stood quietly beside He Song, waiting for He Song's actions.

And He Song.

At this moment, he found what he wanted to know in Cheng Yan's memories.

Turns out.

This Cheng Yan was the master of the puppets outside the mansion.

His cultivation was only at the seventh level of Qi Condensation.

Logically speaking, he should not have been able to take down so many late-Qi Condensation puppets.

But he had a good master.

Cheng Yan's master was named True Person Condensing Yin.

His puppet refining skills were quite famous in the Seven Stars Sect.

If the master had puppet refining skills, the disciple would naturally be proficient in this spell.

Therefore.

When the Seven Stars Sect moved as a whole to another place.

True Person Condensing Yin passed all the Qi Condensation puppets in his hands to Cheng Yan, treating him as a nail firmly embedded within the territory of the Earth Sect.

Qi Condensation puppets were useless to Foundation Establishment True Persons, so True Person Condensing Yin would not feel any pain giving them away.

The Seven Stars Sect was a Golden Core demon sect. Even if they moved as a whole, they had cultivated this land for so long, how could they willingly hand it over to others.

Even if they moved as a whole, they would inevitably leave behind nails to lay the groundwork and means for their future return.

And Cheng Yan.

Was one of the nails left behind.

Originally.

When he learned that he was a nail left behind.

Cheng Yan just wanted to rely on these puppets under his command to slowly cultivate in Hundred Herb Immortal Market and wait for the return of the Seven Stars Sect.

But unexpectedly.

When he truly received the puppets passed down to him by True Person Condensing Yin.

He suddenly discovered.

Except for a few, the other late-Qi Condensation cultivators in this Hundred Herb Immortal Market had already been refined into puppets by True Person Condensing Yin.

When the Seven Stars Sect was preparing to withdraw, True Person Condensing Yin waved his hand and frantically refined puppets in the Hundred Herb Immortal Market he was guarding.

True Person Condensing Yin was also ruthless.

Truly worthy of being a member of the Demon Sect.

Stationed at Hundred Herb Immortal Market, in order not to leave behind a rich foundation for the Earth Sect, he secretly refined all the late-Qi Condensation cultivators in Hundred Herb Immortal Market into puppets while the Earth Sect was unaware.

The few cultivators who still had their own consciousness were cultivators who joined later, after True Person Condensing Yin left.

True Person Condensing Yin had already left, so they escaped disaster.

But because of this.

He also tricked his disciple.

Cheng Yan knew.

If he used puppets to interact with He Song, and a flaw was discovered, what awaited him would be the destruction of his body and soul.

With no other choice, Cheng Yan, in order not to expose himself, could only personally come forward and negotiate with He Song.

But unexpectedly.

He had just begun the negotiation, and before he had time to express his loyalty to He Song and pretend to be a loyal minister.

He was already drained of all his use value by He Song with a Soul Searching Technique.

After learning everything from Cheng Yan's memories using the Soul Searching Technique, and obtaining True Person Condensing Yin's unique secret technique, the "Spirit Puppet Technique," He Song opened his eyes.

He silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately.

True Person Condensing Yin's cultivation was only at the early Foundation Establishment stage, and he had already left this place with the others from the Seven Stars Sect.

Only some Qi Condensation puppets were left here, and the methods He Song had originally prepared were all useless.

Otherwise, there would probably have been a fierce battle waiting for him.

At the same time, He Song was also alert.

In the future, he needed to be even more cautious.

Although he was already cautious enough, what if that True Person Condensing Yin hadn't left.

With the wickedness of the Spirit Puppet Technique.

Even if He Song and Pinger joined forces, they might not be able to take down that True Person Condensing Yin.

He Song learned from Cheng Yan's memories that True Person Condensing Yin already had a Foundation Establishment puppet.

If they really fought, it would probably be a two-on-two battle.

Although they might not necessarily lose, there were always some variables.

These variables were the reason why He Song needed to be even more cautious in the future.

He withdrew the Soul Searching Technique.

Cheng Yan's body immediately fell to the ground.

A trace of glistening saliva flowed from the corner of his mouth.

Accompanied by bursts of laughter like a child's, Cheng Yan's gaze also became foolish.

Looking at Cheng Yan's appearance.

A trace of satisfaction flashed in He Song's eyes.

This Soul Searching Technique.

Truly lived up to its reputation.

It not only made the recipient extremely painful when cast.

But it also made the recipient turn foolish after it was cast.

If it weren't for his fear that this foolish appearance wouldn't last long, He Song wouldn't have been able to bear to turn this person to ashes.

But.

Even if he couldn't bear it, He Song would prioritize his own safety.

If this person was not killed.

If he regained his senses in the future, he would probably have another enemy.

He Song could not be merciful towards his enemies.

He exhaled a burst of magical power from his fingertips, and a huge fireball immediately enveloped Cheng Yan.

Almost instantly, Cheng Yan turned into a pile of ashes, which He Song casually stored in his storage pouch for future use.

After doing all this.

He Song looked at Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang, who were on the side.

"When we were in the sky, I noticed that this person was a little strange. I just took advantage of his unpreparedness and used the Soul Searching Technique to check. This person is indeed a demonic thief left here by the Seven Stars Sect to wait for an opportunity."

"Two Junior Sisters, please wait a moment. I will completely resolve this matter, and then I will explain it to you in detail."

Without explaining too much, He Song casually stated the reason, then turned around, opened the gate of the mansion, and walked out.

And behind him.

After hearing this, Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang did not wait in place. Instead, they followed He Song out of the gate of the mansion and came to the front of the group of puppets again.

At this moment.

Cheng Yan was dead.

The puppets he controlled naturally fell to the ground.

The appearance of this scene frightened the few cultivators who had not been refined into puppets.

When they saw He Song walking out of the mansion, those few cultivators who had not been refined into puppets quickly bowed down again and saluted He Song.

At the same time, they did not forget to distance themselves from what happened.

"Your subordinate, Fang Yu, Deacon of the Spirit Construction Pavilion, pays respects to True Person. This... this... your subordinate does not know what happened to them. Please investigate, True Person."

"Your subordinate, Wang Ya, Deacon of the Spirit Skill Pavilion, pays respects to True Person. Please investigate, True Person."

"Your subordinate, Cao Tang, Deacon of the Spirit Medicine Pavilion, pays respects to True Person. Please investigate, True Person."

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In Hundred Herb Immortal Market, there were only three late-Qi Condensation cultivators who had not been refined into puppets, and they were the three people in front of He Song.

The rest.

Had all been refined into puppets by Cheng Yan's master, True Person Condensing Yin.

At this moment, those puppets had fallen to the ground. They had lost their master's control and could no longer stand and act.

If he wanted to use these puppets.

He Song would probably have to learn the "Spirit Puppet Technique" before he could control them.

Right now.

He Song was also helpless about this.

"Fang Yu, I appoint you as the general manager of the immortal market. From now on, manage the immortal market for me."

"The other two will also follow Fang Yu's orders."

"From now on, report to me once a month. You may leave."

Without saying anything to Fang Yu and the other two, He Song casually mentioned Fang Yu's name, and then assigned all the affairs of the immortal market to him.

As for whether Fang Yu would seize power later... this was the cultivation world.

He Song, as a Foundation Establishment True Person, could let anyone take over the management of the immortal market. It did not necessarily have to be Fang Yu.

If Fang Yu was really foolish enough to try to seize power.

He would probably enjoy the bloody suppression brought by the wrath of a Foundation Establishment True Person.

In a situation where one's own power could control the lives of countless people around.

He Song didn't take the power he delegated too seriously.

Now.

He just wanted to quickly enter his mansion, send off Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang, and immediately study the "Spirit Puppet Technique" he had just obtained.

The appearance of the "Spirit Puppet Technique" was enough to make He Song's combat power soar rapidly.

Perhaps, when he truly refined a Foundation Establishment puppet, it would be when his combat power soared.

At that time, if there was an emergency.

With one, or even several, Foundation Establishment puppets to assist him.

He Song's safety would also be greatly increased.

Naturally, for He Song, studying the "Spirit Puppet Technique" as soon as possible was the first thing he needed to do now.

As for these three people.

Just dismiss them casually.

"Yes! Your subordinate will definitely abide by True Person's decree and manage Hundred Herb Immortal Market in an orderly manner!"

In front, Fang Yu, after hearing He Song's appointment.

Although he did not know why Cheng Yan did not make any noise after entering the mansion with He Song.

And these late-Qi Condensation cultivators had all fallen down, leaving only three late-Qi Condensation cultivators, including him.

But the opportunity was right in front of him, and Fang Yu couldn't care about these things.

After being valued by a Foundation Establishment True Person and appointed as the general manager of the immortal market, Fang Yu felt that he had already reached the peak of his life.

At this moment, Fang Yu didn't care about anything else.

He was completely immersed in the joy of being valued by True Person.

With Fang Yu's continuous gratitude.

He Song waved his hand slightly.

Then he put all the puppets lying on the ground into his storage pouch.

The storage pouch could not hold living things.

But these puppets were not living things.

So they could be put in.

After doing all this, He Song waved his hand, signaling Fang Yu and the other two to leave.

Then he turned around again, led Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang, and entered the mansion for the second time.

As the gate of the mansion closed.

The world inside the mansion and the world outside the mansion were once again isolated.

He extended his divine sense, bypassing Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang beside him, and scanned the entire mansion.

After sensing the entire mansion, He Song naturally knew the various structures of the mansion.

Even the secret passages and various hidden facilities in the mansion were completely clear to him.

Thus, He Song quickly brought Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang to a large hall.

The three of them sat down according to their status.

He Song moved his hand, and his magical power controlled the teapot, pouring each of them a cup of good tea.

When the fragrance of tea gradually spread in the hall.

The originally silent atmosphere among the three also began to become peaceful at this moment.

"Senior Brother, that Cheng Yan..."

Only then did Pinger ask about Cheng Yan.

Although He Song had already explained a sentence to the two of them before, it was just a vague explanation.

Why was He Song able to detect Cheng Yan's abnormality in advance.

And why did he suddenly attack after taking Cheng Yan into the mansion.

And why, when he left the mansion again, all the late-Qi Condensation cultivators outside the mansion were lying on the ground.

And He Song casually waved his hand and put them all into his storage pouch.

These things, one by one.

What kind of secrets were contained in them.

With curiosity, Pinger looked at He Song, wanting to hear He Song's explanation.

On the side, Chu Shuangshuang was also full of curiosity.

"Do you still remember when we were above the immortal market, I controlled the spirit vessel and hovered for a long time?"

Without directly answering Pinger's question, He Song asked a question instead.

Hearing this, Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang immediately nodded.

At that time, He Song did control the spirit vessel and hovered above Hundred Herb Immortal Market for a long time.

Originally, they thought that He Song just wanted to overlook the bottom from a high altitude and enjoy the feeling of being high above.

But now that He Song said this.

The two instantly sensed that something was wrong.

This matter.

Could there be another secret.

"When the spirit vessel was hovering, I already extended my divine sense and scanned all the courtyards in the inner circle of the immortal market below."

"Of course, my divine sense did not make contact with anyone, it was just a rough sweep."

"This sweep allowed me to eavesdrop on some secrets."

"This is also the reason why, when I first met Cheng Yan, I knew that this person was abnormal."

Speaking of this, He Song waved his hand.

Several puppets immediately appeared in the hall.

At this time.

Even though these puppets had been put into He Song's storage pouch for a long time.

But their expressions and appearances were still as lifelike as ordinary people.

If they were not paralyzed on the ground at this moment, probably no one would think they were actually puppets.

Releasing several puppets.

He Song saw that Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang looked puzzled, and immediately spoke again.

"As you can see, these people are all puppets, all puppets controlled by Cheng Yan. I sensed it when I just landed."

"Once he died, the puppets were not controlled, so naturally they became like this."

"According to the information I obtained using the Soul Searching Technique."

"These puppets belong to Cheng Yan's master, True Person Condensing Yin. True Person Condensing Yin is good at making puppets. He refined all the late-Qi Condensation cultivators in Hundred Herb Immortal Market into puppets, and then gave them to him."

"True person Condensing Yin, and Cheng Yan are all disciples of the Seven Stars Sect.

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"Leaving Cheng Yan behind is also the Seven star Sect is reluctant to give up so the made him a nail that to retun in the futre"

"That's why I used the Soul Searching Technique on him to get more information."

He shook his head, put the puppets in the hall back into his storage pouch, and after finishing speaking, He Song looked at Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang.

After He Song's explanation, the context of the events also appeared in Pinger and Chu Shuangshuang's minds.

First, He Song extended his divine sense in the sky and overheard a secret, confirming that Cheng Yan was abnormal.

Then he landed and confirmed the identities of these puppets.

In this way.

He Song naturally began to attack Cheng Yan.

Sure enough.

After Cheng Yan died, the puppets he controlled also fell to the ground.

At the same time, He Song, who used the Soul Searching Technique on Cheng Yan, naturally obtained more information.

It can be said.

He Song's actions this time were entirely because He Song was too cautious. He extended his divine sense before landing and scanned the situation in the immortal market below.

If it were someone else, they might not even have discovered Cheng Yan's abnormality, let alone the puppets controlled by Cheng Yan.

Just like Pinger.

She never thought about these things.

She just followed He Song and didn't even extend her divine sense.

After figuring everything out, a gleam of light appeared in Pinger's eyes as she looked at He Song.

"Senior Brother He Song is really too cautious. If it weren't for him discovering these, I'm afraid Cheng Yan would have caused chaos in the future, and by then..."

She secretly sighed in her mind, and at the same time, a scene of the Seven Stars Sect counterattacking this place flashed through her mind. Pinger felt a chill run down her back.

It's hard to guard against a thief in your own house.

With Cheng Yan having gained the trust of a Foundation Establishment True Person.

With Cheng Yan around, Hundred Herb Immortal Market would probably never have peace in the future.

It was only because He Song pulled this person out that Hundred Herb Immortal Market could be quickly stabilized.

Otherwise, this person might really be able to stir up trouble here.

(End of Chapter)