I Have A Dual World Seal

Chapter 1149: Chapter 1148: The Terrifying Hypnotist and Preparing to Go to Zhongjing

Lu Zheng certainly wouldn’t join that Psychological Physician Association nonsense.

He politely declined Edward’s repeated invitations, using the excuse that he didn’t want to use hypnosis, didn’t want to repeatedly peer into people’s minds, as it prevented him from staying happy.

However, he did add the contact information of Edward and his two companions, as a courtesy.

Since meeting Lin Wan, Lu Zheng now had acquaintances even in the Lighthouse Country.

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After sending off Edward and his companions, Lu Zheng took Shen Ying and Si Lingxi for a stroll around Beidu.

Zhao Xiaodao and Zhang Weili astutely disappeared from sight on their own.

Thus, Lu Zheng and the two ladies, Si Lingxi, were frequently seen at tourist spots and in the streets and alleys of Beidu.

Local residents of Beidu noticed nothing unusual, whereas the Ancient Culture Research Analysis Archive held two meetings to prepare for contingencies, just in case.

Thankfully, they were merely preparing and didn’t follow or eavesdrop; otherwise, if they heard something they shouldn’t have, there might have been mishaps.

...

Upon returning to the Lighthouse Country, Edward and his companions naturally spoke about their trip to Hua Country while chatting with friends.

Apart from praising Lu Zheng’s prowess, a dozen idol stars from Korea served as the counter-example of unwarranted self-importance.

As more people learned about this, and since it was no secret, the gossip naturally spread from these doctors’ circles into broader circles of rumor.

Then it reached the ears of certain interested individuals in Korea.

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"It was really hypnosis?"

"It’s terrifying. Psychological influence leading to internal imbalances, causing nightmares, hair loss, mouth ulcers, and blisters on the soles—could a hypnotist achieve all this?"

"Fortunately, we apologized; I’ve heard that although Song Zhongxian no longer has nightmares, the hair loss, mouth ulcers, and foot infection haven’t healed."

"Deserved! Who told him to be so ignorant, offending the big figures of Hua Country and dragging us into misfortune along with him."

"Right, although our hair loss has stopped worsening, the lost hair hasn’t grown back. I’ve lost a lot of hair and am ready to get a hair transplant."

"I’ve heard the hair transplant technology in Hua Country is good and cheap? Maybe... we should check it out?"

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"Ah Xiba! A world-class hypnotist, can hypnosis really be so powerful? Is it like filming a movie?"

"I thought there were really black magic and witchcraft in the world; it’s so disappointing."

"But hypnosis turned out to be so powerful? It seems we must be prepared to avoid others getting ahead."

"International Association of Psychologists? Isn’t that just the International Hypnotist Association? How many people from Cosmic Country are in the association?"

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What? None? How can there be none?

We are a developed country with fifty million people; how could there not be a single hypnotist in this association?

Cui Zhiyu, Li Zhongxun, aren’t they renowned psychology professors in our country? Even if they aren’t the president or vice president of the association, surely they must be among the members, right?

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Not members? Make them join immediately! Find out the specifics and gather evidence to make that guy kneel and apologize to Korea!"

...

Lu Zheng didn’t foresee the hidden issue left accidentally in the Lighthouse Country would resolve potential troubles in Korea.

After accompanying Shen Ying and Si Lingxi around Beidu for two days and spending a weekend in Hai City, he crossed Great Jing, heading for White Cloud Mountain.

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"Master Yun Ning? Fallen?"

In the backyard of White Cloud Temple, Master Mingyu personally received Lu Zheng, "And then you killed him?"

Lu Zheng nodded, "This White Jade Small Sword and Jade Talisman are the evidence."

Master Mingyu held the White Jade Small Sword and Jade Talisman, one in each hand, swirling with Yin Yang Qi on the surface, but deep inside, filled with Demonic Qi, eroded deeply, a result of long-term corrosion.

Master Mingyu nodded, "These White Jade Small Sword and Jade Talisman are indeed Elder Yuning’s magical treasures."

Master Yun Ning reached nearly three thousand years of Dao Practice a hundred years ago. Though not as gifted as Master Qing Song, he was still among the world’s top figures. In terms of seniority, he was above the Ming Generation disciples in White Cloud Temple.

"I met Elder Yuning once over a decade ago; although he seemed less formidable than the legends, rather stern, I merely thought he’d cultivated to his limit, never realizing he had already fallen." Master Mingyu shook his head and sighed.

Master Yun Ning’s Dao Practice of three thousand stopped advancing, perfectly normal. As a Daoist True Man of Chixiao Temple, no one would suspect him of having fallen unless he deliberately revealed his Demonic Qi.

Master Mingyu naturally wouldn’t suspect Lu Zheng either; according to Dongyangzi, even he is no longer a match for Lu Zheng now.

"So, you’re planning to return Master Yun Ning’s body to Chixiao Temple?" Master Mingyu asked.

"Is it appropriate?" Lu Zheng asked.

"Appropriate, certainly appropriate." Master Mingyu nodded. He had just inspected the coffin Lu Zheng prepared for Master Yun Ning.

The ebony coffin, large and heavy, elegantly curved, carved with sun, moon, and stars on the left, mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas on the right, an Immortal Ascension Talisman on the front, a Longevity Talisman on the back, and a complete ’Sutra of Salvation’ etched on the surface of the lid.

Master Yun Ning’s body rested inside, perfectly comfortable. Apart from the pale complexion due to death and the Cold Condensation Curse, he appeared utterly serene.

Master Mingyu almost wanted to have a set made for himself.

Seeing that Master Mingyu had no objections, Lu Zheng felt relieved.

This coffin was made from several hundred-year-old ebony trees cut down in Great Jing, brought to the coffin-producing towns of Lu Province in Hua Country, crafted by a master, taking a month of labor and costing two million.

When the coffin was completed, insiders throughout the county were stirred. A Japanese businessman visiting the county offered twenty million to take it back for himself, but Lu Zheng firmly refused. Regrettably so, the businessman managed to acquire the leftover materials and lined his own coffin with ebony.

"I’ll write a letter for you to present to the Temple Master Jinghe of Chixiao Temple." Master Mingyu thought for a moment and said.

"With your assurance, I feel at ease." Lu Zheng bowed in thanks.

"Oh, you..." Master Mingyu pointed at Lu Zheng, shaking his head with a smile, "Chixiao Temple is a leader in our Daoist Sect; you’re overthinking."

"Better safe than sorry. I’ve never interacted with Chixiao Temple, and it’s my first time traveling to Zhongjing." Lu Zheng said with a laugh.

"You’ve never been to Zhongjing?" Master Mingyu asked, curious.

Lu Zheng shook his head, "No."

Thus, the admiration in Master Mingyu’s eyes grew even stronger.

It is known that even he first flew to Zhongjing the moment he could cloud travel, and yet Lu Zheng, with his profound Dao Practice, remains indifferent to Zhongjing’s splendor without a trace of curiosity—truly a testament to his detached mindset, commendable and rare!