On the second day, which happened to be the weekend, there was no need to go to class.

I ran to the neighboring village to find Ku Quanzi. He was presiding over a celebration for someone, and I joined him for a feast.

Ku Quanzi sipped his wine and asked me, "You little brat always comes to me when there's something going on. Today you came to me voluntarily, so what's the matter? Just speak up!"

I told Ku Quanzi the whole story about the "Snake Transforming into a Dragon" incident.

"Master Ku, before Qingqing left, she asked me to come to you for help. She said we must not let the snake cultivate to transform into a dragon because if that happens, it will become a demon dragon and pose a threat to the human realm. It will be difficult to deal with!" I said.

Ku Quanzi squinted his eyes, listened to me quietly, and gently put down his wine glass. "This snake, after cultivating for a hundred years, can become a spirit. After cultivating for five hundred years, it can become an immortal. It takes a thousand years of cultivation to transform into a dragon! Moreover, before the transformation, it needs to withstand the test of heavenly tribulation. But as long as it successfully ascends and transforms into a dragon, it can become a god. Throughout history, there have been many snakes that can cultivate into spirits, but very few can become immortals. Snakes that can withstand heavenly tribulation and eventually ascend to become dragons are even rarer. This big snake is extraordinary. Its snake head has already grown dragon horns. As long as it can withstand the test of heavenly tribulation, it can transform into a dragon.

Qingqing's concerns are valid. This big snake is cultivating the path of demons and evil. Normally, snakes can become immortals after five hundred years, but it has cultivated into a demon. Once it transforms into a dragon, it will definitely become a demon dragon and bring disaster to the human realm. It will indeed bring calamity to the people!" Ku Quanzi explained.

Although I didn't quite understand what Ku Quanzi was talking about, at least I understood one thing: we must not let this big snake ascend to become a dragon; otherwise, it would bring endless trouble.

"Master Ku, you... won't just sit idly by, right?" I glanced at Ku Quanzi and asked tentatively.

Ku Quanzi said, "Hehe, interesting. You little brat want to manipulate my words, huh? Well, the snake must be eliminated, but before that, I need something from you!"

I knew Ku Quanzi wouldn't refuse my request. I felt delighted because as long as Ku Quanzi took action, we could definitely slay the snake. So I quickly asked him what he needed.

Unexpectedly, Ku Quanzi mentioned Wang Baochang. I didn't know why he brought up Wang Baochang, but of course, I remembered him vividly. He was a three-legged Taoist priest who didn't have any extraordinary skills but pretended to be knowledgeable. Last time, I was almost killed by the corpse poison and had to seek Ku Quanzi's help to save my life.

Ku Quanzi tapped the table lightly and said, "Although Wang Baochang's cultivation is not impressive, his family inherited a divine artifact, a peach wood sword. Go and borrow Wang Baochang's peach wood sword for me. With this sword, we will slay that snake!"

Receiving Ku Quanzi's instruction, I hurriedly went to find Wang Baochang.

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When I found Wang Baochang, he was helping someone with Feng Shui for their relocation. He was pretending to calculate with his fingers and saying some mysterious words, making it seem like he had profound knowledge.

Since returning from Hongqi Village last time, Wang Baochang had been living in fear and dared not take on any significant tasks. He could only take on simple and easy jobs to make a living.

However, Wang Baochang's habit of bragging hadn't changed. While looking at Feng Shui, he chatted with people, "Do you know the relationship between Ku Quanzi and me? He is my senior brother! I was taught by the same master as him. So, there's no need to doubt my abilities, right? In the future, if you have any tasks, just come to me! I'll be there!"

Wang Baochang rubbed his hands and smiled as he accepted the red envelope from the homeowner.

Suddenly, I appeared behind Wang Baochang, startling him. "Am I a ghost? Why are you so scared?" I said.

Wang Baochang chuckled, "Oh, it's just Yang Cheng. What brings you here?"

"Just came to see how my master's younger disciple is doing lately," I said, smirking at Wang Baochang.

Wang Baochang knew I was mocking him, and his face turned red. "You heard those things...?" he said.

I crossed my arms without giving a clear answer.

Wang Baochang laughed awkwardly, "You can consider those words as nonsense. Don't take them to heart. Please don't tell Ku Quanzi about it! You see, I'm doing this just to make a living. After that incident, no one hired me for important tasks. I can only take on small jobs using Ku Quanzi's name to barely make ends meet!"

I looked at Wang Baochang mischievously, beckoning him with my finger, and leaned closer, saying, "You're using Ku Quanzi's name to get jobs, and if Ku Quanzi finds out, you'll be in big trouble!"

Wang Baochang quickly grabbed me and said, "Yang Cheng, oh no, my lord, please don't mention it to Ku Quanzi, or else I won't even get small jobs. How about this? I'll give you fifty yuan as hush money, alright?"

While Wang Baochang was talking, he opened the red envelope and pulled out fifty yuan to give me.

I pretended to cough a few times and said solemnly, "I don't need hush money. I came to ask for your help today. If you're willing to help me, I will keep your secret. If you're not willing... hehe... hehehe..."

Wang Baochang put the money back into his pocket and said firmly, "My lord, you're joking, right? With my shallow skills, how can I help you?"

I pointed at the peach wood sword on Wang Baochang's back and said, "I want to borrow your peach wood sword!"

"No! Absolutely not!" Wang Baochang replied resolutely, "This is the sacred treasure of my Wang family. It can't be lent casually!"

"Why are you so stingy? I want to borrow it to eliminate a demon, not to play with it!" I muttered.

Wang Baochang said, "Even so, this sword represents my life. Haven't you noticed that I carry it with me every day? With the sword, I exist; without it, I perish. Do you understand?"

Seeing Wang Baochang's stubbornness, I had no choice but to bring up Ku Quanzi. I said, "To tell you the truth, it was Master Ku who sent me to borrow the peach wood sword from you. He said your family's peach wood sword is a divine artifact, and he wants to use it to slay a snake!"

When Wang Baochang heard that it was Ku Quanzi who sent me, he blinked and asked, "Is it true?"

I shrugged my shoulders and said, "Why would I lie to you? I have no use for your sword anyway! You can choose not to believe me, and I will go back and tell Ku Quanzi that you don't want to lend him the peach wood sword. Then he can personally come and visit you!"

After saying that, I turned around and started walking away.

Just three meters away, Wang Baochang called me from behind and quickly ran up to me. He took off the peach wood sword from his back and handed it to me with a righteous expression, "Master Ku walks the path of Yin and Yang in pursuit of justice. We are all fellow practitioners, and I must wholeheartedly support him! Here, take this sword, but please don't damage it. It's a precious heirloom of my family! When you see Master Ku, tell him that there will always be endless tasks waiting for him. Consider helping me too!"

Wang Baochang smiled at me flirtatiously.

I nodded and hugged the peach wood sword to my chest, "Don't worry, now that you've extended a helping hand, Master Ku will definitely be grateful to you. In the future, you'll receive his guidance!"

Wang Baochang was very happy and kept shouting from behind, "Take care on your way! Send my regards to Master Ku and tell him to slay demons and monsters safely. I'm waiting for news of your triumphant return!"