Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 109: Sickness-Slaying Seven Stars; The Dragon and Tiger’s Mighty Return

The Demon Sound purged and purified, strengthening the body and clearing the mind.

In recent days, Yi Beidou’s understanding of True Qi had grown increasingly profound. He thus recalled Ding Huiyuan’s Divine Power, the True Word Technique, and began to work out some applications for the Sound Technique on his own.

Of course, with his current understanding of the Sound Technique, Yi Beidou was no match for Ding Huiyuan.

Ding Huiyuan’s True Word Technique could vibrate magnetic fields and possessed the miraculous ability of "Reincarnation." It could control an expert of Zhou Baiwei’s caliber—one at the Tonghui Internalization realm—as if she were a puppet on a string. It could even permeate the physical body of a Saint Expert and adjust Yi Beidou’s Life Magnetic Field to heal his injuries.

Yi Beidou’s purging Demon Sound, however, was only effective on ordinary people, whose Life Magnetic Fields were weaker and more susceptible to external influences. It was hardly miraculous, far from capable of Ding Huiyuan’s feats of raising the dead and snatching people from the hands of King Yama.

Xu Yao’s problem wasn’t actually serious. She was simply overworked lately, causing the Qi and blood in her body to stagnate and her spirit to feel drained. Yi Beidou used sound waves to vibrate her body, clearing her circulation. He then stimulated her spirit with his True Intent and adjusted her Life Magnetic Field, which is why the effects appeared so immediate.

In reality, if Xu Yao took a couple of days to rest and hired a professional masseuse, she could have achieved a similar result.

In other words, Yi Beidou’s current Sound Technique was only at the level of improving blood circulation and dispelling stasis.

But to an ordinary person, this was already a feat worthy of an Immortal.

"My whole body feels so much lighter! Beidou, is this Immortal Magic? It’s incredible!"

Xu Yao said, utterly astonished.

"It’s just a technique that uses sound waves to adjust the magnetic field. There’s no such thing as Magic in this world."

Yi Beidou smiled and shook his head.

"I want to try! I want to try!"

Xu Zifeng called out curiously from the side.

"You?"

Yi Beidou glanced at the eager Xu Zifeng and didn’t refuse. A Demon Sound once again emanated from his chest.

"It really works."

A short while later, Xu Zifeng opened her eyes in surprise. ’My cousin has really become an Immortal! No wonder Yang Mutong acts like she’s been brainwashed.’

"Uncle Xiao, your arm injury hasn’t fully healed. Let me give you a hand."

Yi Beidou’s gaze shifted to Xiao Taoming. His arm had been injured several months ago by Ba Xiong, one of Ruan Guangqin’s subordinates. Although he could move it now, a hidden injury had yet to fully heal.

Before Xiao Taoming could speak, a figure appeared before him. In an instant, all he saw was an afterimage flash by as he felt a slight pain in seven places on his chest.

Yi Beidou had struck with seven fingers, using the Demon-Suppressing Seven-Star Needle.

The Demon-Suppressing Seven-Star Needle was fundamentally a technique for influencing the Life Magnetic Field. On Dragon Tiger Mountain, Yi Beidou and Ding Huiyuan had used it as "strongholds," with Zhou Baiwei’s body as their battlefield, their True Intents clashing against each other. This experience had profoundly deepened his understanding of this Secret Technique.

Now, in his hands, the Demon-Suppressing Seven-Star Needle was no longer merely capable of sealing away Qi, blood, and Physical Ability.

The next moment.

RUMBLE!!

Xiao Taoming felt as if seven "steel needles" had been embedded in his body. Using these needles as strongholds, a terrifying Evil Qi began to rampage through him.

His body turned ice-cold, his expression twisted in pain. He trembled all over as cold sweat poured down his skin.

Xiao Taoming was a Tonghui Internalization expert whose Physical Ability far surpassed that of an ordinary person, so Yi Beidou’s method was far more direct and violent.

After several minutes, Yi Beidou lightly tapped him on the shoulder, dispelling the influence of his True Intent.

By now, Xiao Taoming was drenched in sweat. The moment Yi Beidou withdrew his True Intent, he let out a muffled groan and staggered, his face exceptionally pale.

"Old Xiao, are you alright? Beidou, what was that...?"

Xu Yao rushed forward to support Xiao Taoming. Seeing his pale face, she grew worried, thinking Yi Beidou held some grudge against him.

"I’m fine."

Xiao Taoming waved her off. Although he felt extremely weak, as if recovering from a severe illness, he also felt a strange sense of comfort.

Especially his arm. Even after seeing a specialist to set the bone, a hidden injury had remained, leaving it with a constant feeling of sluggishness. Now, that sensation was completely gone. Even some of the other old ailments in his body seemed to have improved slightly.

This was another function of the Demon-Suppressing Seven-Star Needle that Yi Beidou had developed.

Purging Sickness.

It used the Demon-Suppressing Seven-Star Needle as nodes to flush the target’s body with Evil Qi.

This method undoubtedly harmed the body and damaged one’s Primordial Qi. However, it also allowed the Evil Qi to "kill" hidden injuries and chronic ailments.

Sometimes, after a person endures a severe illness, many of their minor ailments heal on their own. Even their acne might disappear, leaving their skin smooth and clear.

This is the result of the immune system being activated and wiping out all pathologies.

Xiao Taoming’s situation was similar. The flush of Evil Qi was like enduring a severe illness, but it also swept away his chronic problems.

For a Martial Arts Dao expert like Xiao Taoming, restoring Primordial Qi was a simple matter of taking enough supplements. However, the hidden, chronic injuries in his body were not so easily eliminated. They could have plagued him for life, accumulating over time and severely impacting his physical strength.

In short, it was a case of "losing eight hundred to kill a thousand," but the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.

This was the extent of what Yi Beidou’s current methods could achieve. For now, this technique could only be used on Martial Arts Dao experts; an ordinary person’s constitution wouldn’t be able to withstand such an ordeal.

However, as his understanding of True Qi deepened, his corresponding techniques would undoubtedly grow more powerful.

And this was merely a technique he had developed after just over a month of research and contemplation.

"Thank you."

Xiao Taoming took a deep breath and cupped his fists at Yi Beidou. With many of his hidden ailments gone, his Physical Ability could likely reach a whole new level once he restored his Primordial Qi.

"Come inside and sit."

Yi Beidou nodded.

After the group entered the first-floor hall, Xu Zifeng noticed a stunning, long-legged beauty about 1.8 meters tall who was cleaning. Upon seeing them, she quickly called Yang Mutong over to help serve tea.

’This...’

Xu Zifeng clicked her tongue in silent amazement.

As they all chatted casually, Xu Zifeng felt as though she had gone back to the time when Yi Beidou was staying at their house.

’Unfortunately, those days are gone like smoke. The man before me now is no longer my autistic cousin who needed my protection, but a transcendent, peerless master.’

"Beidou, we saw some videos online," Xu Yao said, her expression growing worried. "We’re very concerned for your safety."

"Life and death are determined by fate. For those on my path, tribulations are everywhere. You don’t need to worry."

"Just remember this: if one day I’m no longer in this world, or if I leave Donghua, you must be decisive and cut ties when necessary. Don’t let wealth and fortune blind you. Do this, and you will remain safe."

Yi Beidou said, his expression calm.

He was already preparing Xu Yao and the others for the worst.

The state of the world was changing in the blink of an eye, and not even he could predict the path his future would take.

He was on good terms with the Donghua government now, but that didn’t guarantee things wouldn’t change in the future.

If that time ever came, Xu Yao and the others would surely be affected.

Hearing his words, the worry in their eyes only deepened.

But they knew that no one could persuade a person like Yi Beidou.

After seeing Xu Yao and her companions off, Yi Beidou’s life returned to its tranquil rhythm: taking leisurely walks, tending to flowers and plants, summoning birds, and observing the heavens at night.

「About ten days later.」

Yi Beidou received a phone call.

"You didn’t come to Kyoto for the High-level Conference?"

The voice of Tao Zihong from Maoshan came through the phone.

The two had exchanged contact information back on Cloud Prison Mountain but had never contacted each other.

"I belong to no sect or school, and I don’t wish to get involved in worldly affairs."

Yi Beidou said.

"That does sound like your personality. It’s a shame, though. I was hoping to use this opportunity to invite you to visit my research institute."

Tao Zihong said. The two had discussed this visit several times, and the High-level Conference in Kyoto had seemed like the perfect opportunity, but Yi Beidou hadn’t attended.

"The High-level Conference is a worldly affair that I don’t wish to be a part of. But I’m certainly willing to make a trip to visit your research institute."

Yi Beidou’s expression stirred upon hearing this.

He knew that Tao Zihong’s own Dao involved combining ancient Cultivation with modern technology, so he was quite interested in his research results.

’A trip to Kyoto for this purpose is certainly worth considering.’