[Player: Han]

[Life: Acquired]

[Soul Realm: Soul Out-of-Body]

[Martial Arts Realm: Skin and Flesh Realm (Great Achievement)]

[Stamina: 0/4]

[Items: Three-Lights Fortune Mirror…]

These are the current stats of Han’s body. Looking at this panel, Han feels a sense of accomplishment.

Compared to the first time he saw it, his stats have undergone a drastic change. Over the past twelve days, he has steadily accumulated what he has now.

The Great Achievement in the Skin and Flesh Realm didn’t add any stamina to Han, but he had anticipated this.

He had figured out the pattern for stamina growth – it depends on the highest level of cultivation in one’s main cultivation path.

“Phew!”

At this moment, Han suddenly felt as if a storm had broken out in his soul’s realm.

This startled him. He quickly turned his attention inward to check on the situation.

He saw a vortex forming on the Golden Light Charm Fruit, sucking in his mental energy to nourish the fruit.

Han was thrilled. This meant the fruit was about to ripen!

Before long, the vortex faded, and the Golden Light Charm Fruit fell off the Dao Tree and disappeared from his soul realm.

In front of Han’s physical body, a gleaming fruit floated, emitting a fragrance that sent shivers through his soul.

[Dao Fruit: Golden Light Charm Fruit]

[Mantra: The Mystical Dao of Heaven and Earth, Root of All Qi. Cultivate for billions of eons, gain spiritual power. Within the Three Realms and beyond, Dao reigns supreme... Golden light swiftly manifests, protecting the true being.]

[Protective Heart Refining, Inner Refining of Golden Light, Subduing Demons and Safeguarding Dao, Absorbing Spirit and Refining Essence, Empowering Magical Artifacts, Earthly Escape and Skyward Stealth.]

Wonderful!

Han eagerly grabbed the Golden Light Charm Fruit and popped it into his mouth. It dissolved instantly, like vapor.

He moved his mouth. It didn’t have much taste.

Suddenly, Han felt an endless flow of profound meanings swirling in his heart. His soul left his body, surrounded by streams of golden light.

At this moment, Han’s soul returned to its original form.

Looking closely at the golden light, it revealed itself to be bands of text forming the golden glow. Eventually, these words entered Han’s soul, and the golden light disappeared.

Han had an epiphany. He had entered the first stage of this divine incantation.

Excited, Han thought to himself, “It’s all thanks to the Great Qi Immortal Tree. Once I ate this fruit, the Daoist art became immediately accessible.”

Normally, learning Daoist arts in the outside world would require various theoretical studies and time spent practicing.

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For those who weren’t talented, they might not even be able to learn it.

Compared to this, eating the charm fruit was incredibly convenient.

It was a pity that this drop only occurred after Han reached the completion of the Visualization Realm. Otherwise, Han would have already escaped the predicament of being without usable arts.

But now wasn’t too late.

Having learned the Golden Light Charm, Han now naturally understood the capabilities of this Daoist art.

It could protect cultivators, subdue demons, assist in cultivation, and, at higher levels, enhance magical artifacts.

The demons it could subdue were not just demonic cultivators, but also Earthly Demons like Qi Demons, Moon Demons, and Sun Demons.

In other words, Han now had a method to deal with demonic entities.

This Golden Light Charm truly had many uses. If practiced alongside the other Seven Great Incantations, it would be even more effective.

Today truly felt like a day full of joy and blessings.

Han left the Immortal Tree’s secret realm and glanced at the sky. It wasn’t dawn yet, meaning this time’s cultivation hadn’t lasted through the whole night.

He then picked up the Yin-Yang Stone Lamp, which he had left on the table and didn’t take into the Immortal Tree’s secret realm.

Lu Qingmo’s power was still present, and the ghost inside the lamp could no longer observe the outside world as it once did.

Following Lu Qingmo’s method, Han removed the barrier and called out to the female ghost.

The ghost, An Lang, appeared immediately and bowed upon seeing Han.

“An... Lang.”

This name made Han uncomfortable.

“What does Young Master require?”

“Just call me Han,” Han replied.

“The family grudge has been avenged. What are your plans now?”

“You’re already dead,” Han continued, his tone slightly heavy.

“Do you wish for me to help you transcend, An Lang?” Han asked.

An Lang’s tone was sorrowful, but she still insisted on calling him “Young Master.”

“But I died at only nineteen. I haven’t even seen the wonders of this world, and I didn’t do evil in life, nor do I harm others in death.”

“I still wish to stay in this world.”

Han fell silent, pondering how to deal with An Lang.

In the world of common ghosts, there are generally three kinds of spirits: the first are confused and wandering souls, the second are malevolent spirits who bring disaster, and the third, like An Lang, are ghosts with clear memories and intact intellect.

Cultivators from the righteous path have different methods for handling each type of spirit.

“The Yin-Yang Stone Lamp has protected you for five years, which is already quite a long time. But it won’t keep your soul intact forever,” Han explained.

An Lang’s expression dimmed.

The Yin-Yang Stone Lamp had protected her when she wasn’t skilled in cultivation, but now it was becoming a burden.

“If you want to live longer, I have two options for you.”

“Go to the Great Qi government.”

“Or... you could make a contract with me and follow me.”

Which transmigrator would refuse to have a ghost named An Lang as their companion?

An Lang’s face turned pale when she heard this.

“Do you plan to treat me like Liang Hai treated other ghosts and turn me into a mindless ghost servant?” An Lang asked.

Han laughed softly, “That’s a demonic technique. I would never use it.”

“Mastering ghost taming is not an evil art. It depends entirely on the practitioner. Many great cultivators treat ghosts as companions and guardians.”

“Some cultivators even raise ghosts and spirits that are more powerful than themselves, and they carry them along to fly.”

“Liang Hai and the others have fallen into the demonic path. True ghost-raising and taming are upright and proper arts.”

“In the Great Qi Nation’s Daoist sect, Xuandu Temple, there are many revered guardian ghosts, who protect the Daoist tradition and are highly respected. They were left behind by ascended immortals.”

Han had learned ghost taming techniques from Lu Qingmo some time ago. During their lessons, Lu Qingmo had shared much about raising and taming ghosts.

Many cultivators were keen on raising ghosts and spirits, as it provided them with a loyal helper, not only in battle but in many aspects of life.

Before, Han had considered raising a ghost.

Especially since he had the Ghost Dwelling, a special artifact that could house only the ghosts he had a connection with. Without raising any ghost, it would simply gather dust in the secret realm.

But Han hadn’t encountered a suitable ghost until now. An Lang seemed to be the perfect candidate.

A spirit who could autonomously transform after death and retain its intellect was undoubtedly a rare talent. The enhancement from the Yin-Yang Stone made her even more valuable.

And the most important thing... was her name...

Hearing Han’s explanation, An Lang’s ghostly face regained a little color.

“You don’t need to worry that I will use force,” Han continued, “If you don’t want to go to the government, or if you don’t want to follow me, you can remain in the lamp and spend the last few years of your life... or ghostly existence.”

An Lang thought for a moment before asking, “Is that senior from the Great Qi government?”

“Indeed, she is also a disciple of Xuandu Temple.”

“The state religion...” An Lang said. “Could I meet that senior?”

“You have nothing to fear. I simply want to discuss the contract with her.”

“Of course,” Han agreed. His intentions were honest and upright, and he had no hidden agenda.

He believed in mutual consent, never forcing others.

However...

If this female ghost wanted to survive for more than a few years, she would need to understand... what needed to be done.