I Can Extract Divine Power-Chapter 30: Heading to Liu Yun Lake, the White-Robed Monk

Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Heading to Liu Yun Lake, the White-Robed Monk

The lake’s surface shimmered under the moonlight, glowing with a soft luster.

After the boatman finished speaking, the commoner at the very front made a motion.

The man held incense in his left hand while his right hand slowly rose, extending toward the boatman.

On the man’s right wrist was a dense cluster of scars.

The scars were long and thin, clearly made by a sharp object. Several were still fresh, indicating they were recent injuries.

The boatman reached out with his left hand and grabbed the commoner’s right hand. With his other hand, he planted his bamboo pole into the lake.

The boatman’s index fingernail suddenly grew long and made a light slice across the commoner’s wrist.

Fresh blood spurted from the wound, ran down the back of his hand, and dripped onto the lake’s surface.

At this moment, the boatman somehow produced a huge jar, holding it under the bleeding wrist.

As the blood dripped continuously, the commoner’s face turned extremely pale.

Before long, the boatman finally set the jar aside and lightly brushed his hand over the commoner’s wrist.

The wound gradually healed, leaving only a brown scar.

"Get on."

The blood-red-eyed boatman only said those two simple words, then turned his gaze to another commoner.

The man’s face was pale and his steps were unsteady, but he still held the incense in his left hand and shakily walked onto the raft.

Next, every commoner repeated this process.

Once the bamboo raft was full, the boatman poled it toward the island in the center of the lake, receding farther and farther into the distance.

The lakeside became quiet, and not a single person remained.

...

The next morning, Shen Bai yawned and watched the smoke before him, waiting patiently.

Before long, the smoke gradually gathered, forming a new line of text that appeared before Shen Bai’s eyes.

[Purifying Heart Spell Level 2 (Clear Heart +2, Neutral +2): 1000/1000]

After the smoke dissipated, Shen Bai let out a long breath. His mouth was a bit dry, so he picked up the tea beside him and took a sip.

For the entire night, Shen Bai had done nothing but chant the Purifying Heart Spell in his room.

To be honest, chanting the Purifying Heart Spell at night sounded pretty creepy.

Fortunately, there was no one else in the room, and the gains from this night were quite substantial.

Now, the Purifying Heart Spell was on the verge of a breakthrough. He just needed to harvest one more wisp of Evil Qi to reach Level 3.

After reaching Level 2, the Purifying Heart Spell had gained a new Neutral Attribute.

In Shen Bai’s opinion, this Attribute was rather intriguing.

The function of the so-called Neutral Attribute was to allow Shen Bai to become even calmer in critical moments.

It seemed like an ordinary attribute, but Shen Bai knew that it could play a crucial role in certain special situations.

For example, in times of extreme danger, people tended to panic, and even Shen Bai was no exception.

But with the Neutral Attribute, in situations of extreme crisis, Shen Bai could make himself even calmer.

Moreover, this Attribute had another benefit: it would be very effective when facing certain special abilities.

For instance, some abilities could induce negative emotions like fear. Neutral would allow Shen Bai to achieve a state of absolute calm under their influence.

’So I really should consider going to check out that Locust Tree now.’

Shen Bai put down his teacup, gently spinning it.

Evil Qi was a crucial component for his Golden Finger. After a whole night of grinding, Shen Bai had decided to go see the giant Locust Tree the old Daoist had mentioned.

As for whether it was dangerous, Shen Bai was certain it would be.

The real question, the one that concerned him, was whether the risks and rewards were proportional.

When the rewards far outweighed the risks, it was worth taking a gamble.

Of course, Shen Bai wasn’t a fool. He planned to observe from a distance first, approach cautiously, and see what the situation with the Locust Tree was really like.

’If I can make a move, I will.’

With this in mind, Shen Bai brewed himself a dose of Qi Blood Medicine and drank it. After waiting for his Qi and blood to be slightly replenished, he got ready and walked out the door.

Outside, the street vendors had already begun a new day.

The world was in chaos, but people still had to survive.

Even in a remote town like Shengyun County, the common people were living on tenaciously.

Shen Bai found a breakfast stall. After eating and resting for a bit, he prepared to head to Liu Yun Lake.

But before leaving, Shen Bai returned to the pawnshop one more time.

Zhang Chaofeng had already gone home. His wife was a real tiger.

Shen Bai guessed that Zhang Chaofeng had probably sent his wife back to her parents’ home early that morning.

Shen Bai was the only one in the entire pawnshop. He quickly gathered a few things: a set of black clothes, a black face covering, and an oil-paper umbrella.

It was a pawnshop, after all. It had all sorts of strange and bizarre things, so finding a set of night-raiding gear was no surprise.

Shen Bai even remembered that this gear had been pawned by a down-on-his-luck, one-armed swordsman.

He had given the man two copper coins for it at the time.

His reason for bringing it was simple. In these chaotic times, it was best not to reveal one’s identity if it could be avoided.

After all, some things are always better left in the shadows than out in the open.

After finishing all his preparations, Shen Bai closed the door and headed in the direction of Liu Yun Lake.

...

There was a village near Liu Yun Lake, considered one of the more distant villages around Shengyun County.

Since coming to this world, Shen Bai had rarely traveled far. This time, however, he felt rather relaxed.

Although he was going to see the giant Locust Tree, Shen Bai still understood the importance of pacing oneself.

The way to Liu Yun Lake was along the official road.

Although the Great Zhou Country’s dynasty was currently in turmoil, the official road was still much safer than any side path.

Shen Bai didn’t want any unexpected complications, so he did not take a shortcut.

On the official road, horse-drawn carriages passed by from time to time.

These carriages didn’t belong to the ordinary folk of Shengyun County, but to various merchant guilds. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Shen Bai, walking alone on the official road, looked a bit out of place.

It couldn’t be helped. If he wanted to take a carriage, he would have to wait a long time.

Shen Bai’s walking Speed wasn’t slow, and with the Qi in his body, he estimated he could arrive by afternoon.

And so, after walking for about another hour, the sky turned from clear to overcast.

The current season in Shengyun County was rainy, with showers often drifting by.

The locals were all used to it.

Shen Bai had prepared in advance. He took an oil-paper umbrella from his bundle, ready to open it when the rain started.

After walking for about the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Shen Bai suddenly stopped in his tracks and frowned.

Not far ahead on the road, a Monk in white robes was sitting cross-legged on the edge of the road, his palms pressed together.

The young, white-robed Monk was handsome, with nine ordination scars on his head. Set against his white clothes, he possessed a rather otherworldly aura.

At this moment, the white-robed Monk saw Shen Bai, stood up, and walked toward him, his gaze fixed on him the entire time.