5: Haunted House

Tang Ku didn't feel bewildered, because in his previous life, the Cultivation Technique he Cultivated was the Vajra Zen Skill!

Speaking of which, this Cultivation Technique should actually be the cultivation version of the Shaolin Temple's Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, hundreds of times stronger than that skill. This Cultivation Technique has ten layers. For each layer mastered, physical fitness and strength will make great progress, especially when it reaches the true tenth layer, resisting the Heavenly Tribulation is a piece of cake!

Tang Ku was trying to impact the Martial Shattering Void Realm when he reached the ninth layer, and was eventually struck dead by the Lightning Tribulation. If he had mastered the tenth layer at that time, the outcome would still be unknown.

What now? The System determined that he continuously exceeded two integer points. Does it mean his defense broke through 10 points and 20 points?

And then he was rewarded with the cultivation of the tenth layer of Vajra Zen Skill?

How could this not make him feel surprised!

This also means that every time he breaks through an integer point, he might receive a reward. As for what the reward is, it's still unclear, but looking at the current momentum, it definitely won't be bad!

But...

The Monk touched his bald head and smiled bitterly, "I shouldn't have been so impulsive just now, putting all points into defense. Otherwise, perhaps other attributes could have given me a surprise..."

He basically threw away a good opportunity. Speaking of which, this impulsive habit really needs to be changed!

"After all, the current situation is unclear, and it's a bit too hasty to go to the Heavenly Court or the Underworld now. I should first return to the human world to see if anything has happened in Chang'an of the Great Tang..."

Perhaps it was the sense of belonging within Tang Xuanzang's heart. Tang Ku thought for a moment, then set off flying towards Chang'an.

In fact, flying was not unfamiliar to him, and in order to report back to the Western Heaven, he had once flown this route with the Four Heavenly Kings, so the path was very familiar.

However, the flying speed was much slower. After all, his speed couldn't compare to a freak like Sun Wukong.

It took him about a full day to return to Chang'an, the capital of the Great Tang. At this moment, it was already night in Chang'an. According to the Great Tang's laws, there must be a curfew at night, and there was not a single person in the entire city except for patrolling soldiers.

However, nothing happening inside Chang'an City doesn't mean nothing is happening in the outskirts outside the city!

Tang Ku finally understood why Sun Wukong was so sensitive to Demonic Qi and the aura of ghosts. In fact, the true power of his Fiery Golden Eyes was mainly to discern the true forms of demons, while detecting demons and ghosts mainly relied on his own sensitivity to these Demonic Qi and such!

Now, Tang Ku's Physical Body has become a Buddha, and he can now fully perceive abnormal auras like Demonic Qi.

Outside Chang'an City, it was as if a layer of black mist had risen, and the surroundings were filled with an eerie Yin Qi, as if it had surrounded the entire Chang'an.

But these Yin Qi seemed to have encountered some obstacle, or rather, they were blocked by the city walls of Chang'an, unable to cross the threshold!

"Chang'an City is covered by Dragon Qi, and the Luck of the Great Tang Dynasty is still present, so these ghosts and such cannot enter the city. As for the people outside the city... Hmm, it seems that as long as they are citizens of the Great Tang, they will be protected by this aura, immune to external evil. And the only place that has been invaded... is here!"

Tang Ku saw the problem at a glance, and his figure flickered, instantly appearing before that house.

This could be called a mansion outside the city. Compared to the low bungalows around it, there were actually several two-story buildings here. It looked like a wealthy family, and Tang Xuanzang's memory told him that he had actually been to this mansion before!

This was the home of Liu Quan, who had helped Li Shimin deliver a northern melon to the Underworld back then!

His family was already very wealthy, and combined with his great merits, he received immense honor. Therefore, he was granted permission to build a house here by imperial decree, becoming the richest man in the local village and town.

However, he didn't expect that this place had long since become filled with ghostly Qi, and under the night sky, it was extremely terrifying.

Nevertheless, Tang Ku stepped into the courtyard without thinking and looked around.

There was no movement around, but a thick mist gradually rose. Within the mist, something seemed to be moving back and forth, making hissing sounds.

"Haha, it's easy to handle if there's movement!"

Although he couldn't see what was in the mist, he remained fearless. He aimed in the direction of the inner hall and walked towards it.

However, just a few steps out, a thick Yin Qi already attacked him from behind. Tang Ku didn't even think, turning his head and grabbing.

"Squeak!"

Something living entered his hand, instantly letting out a scream. Tang Ku felt that the thing had coarse fur. It should be some kind of rodent. He abruptly brought the thing before his eyes and couldn't help but smile, saying, "Oh, a Yellow skin? So you, a wild immortal, dare to pluck the tiger's whiskers? Do you really think this Poor Monk is a weakling?"

The Yellow skin showed a terrified expression, like a human, struggling to escape, but Tang Ku sneered and said, "I can let you go, but you have to invite the master of this place out to see me... Haha, don't tell me you don't know. I feel a strong ghostly Qi here. This thing is different from Demonic Qi. If it's not an old lone ghost, it probably wouldn't reach this level!"

The Yellow skin did not answer, only struggled desperately. Tang Ku couldn't help but sneer, "You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit..."

Saying that, Tang Ku made a gesture to crush the Yellow skin.

"Great Master, are you a monastic? Are you not afraid of committing a killing offense?"

A sinister voice suddenly appeared, making Tang Ku instantly release his hand. He turned to look and couldn't help but chuckle, "If I didn't do this, would you come out? Don't forget, these are all your subordinates!"

Opposite him was a pale-faced middle-aged man dressed like a wealthy squire, and behind him stood a row of maids and servants with similar complexions.

"Amitabha, Benefactor Liu Quan, why have you become like this?"

Tang Ku put his palms together and asked softly.

"You ask me, but who do I ask?"

The person opposite seemed a bit helpless, "That day I was holding a full moon celebration for my second son when a gust of Yin wind suddenly came... By the time I regained consciousness, our whole family had become like this! Perhaps because I once traveled to the Underworld, I seem to be able to sense the changes in the Underworld. The Underworld... has changed!"

"How has it changed? Can you perceive it?"

Tang Ku frowned slightly.

"I don't know. I just feel... after becoming a ghost, my heart feels empty, as if something has been lost. I originally thought I would go into Reincarnation after death, but I didn't expect to become a lone ghost trapped here. To this day, I am still confused and don't understand what happened. And since no one knows what happened here, I had to summon some foxes and rats to help us find some offerings and incense to appease this ghost body!"

Liu Quan sighed, "Great Master is a living Buddha, do you know what exactly is going on?"

Tang Ku couldn't help but put his palms together, smiling bitterly, "A living Buddha is true, but in this world, perhaps I am the only Buddha!"