Chapter 505 Traveling Acrobatic Dream

White banners in dreams, the family affairs that Old Abacus said even upright officials can't judge, the uninvited guest that the Mountain Lord sent a message about... Now, how could Hu Ma not understand? Earlier, in this Shima Town, when he met the Guardian of the Year Grand Official and the Second Young Master of the Meng family, Hu Ma also heard some important things.

First, the Second Young Master of the Meng family didn't think much of this One Coin Teaching's small troubles. He originally wanted to build some kind of Ghost General Platform to keep an eye on himself. Even in his conversation, he mentioned another thing.

The Meng family was preparing to go to Mingzhou to find him, and even mentioned that there was more than one person surnamed Hu? Now that he was in a hurry to break through the three pillars of Dao practice and was going to retrieve the Hu family's keepsake, it was hard to say that this was not a reason for the urgency.

Although it wasn't yet time for him to recuperate and complete the four pillars of Dao practice, he figured that he wouldn't find enough blood food by toiling in this mine. So, it was best to take advantage of this opportunity to return to Mingzhou and deal with some matters first.

"Brother Ma is going back?"

When Zhou Datong and the others heard Hu Ma's words, they were all excited: "Then let's go back with you!"

"It's almost time to go back to the village for the New Year..."

Hu Ma was stunned for a moment: "It's only the end of September..."

Zhou Datong and the others gathered around and said, "Isn't it just a few months away from the New Year? Anyway, we have nothing to do staying in this mine."

What they said made sense. There was really nothing to do in the mine now. The blood food mine's business was originally to work for three to five months and then eat for a whole year. Moreover, this mine was superficially withered and would only become abundant next year.

"As you wish."

After thinking for a moment, Hu Ma said, "But I'm in a hurry, so I'll set off tomorrow. You guys should settle the affairs of the mine first before heading back."

After giving his instructions, he went in to see Wu Ya again. This girl was being disturbed by the Black Tai Sui's consciousness and had been in a coma. Originally, Hu Ma had no way to help, but after talking with Di Gua Shao and Old Abacus, he had some ideas.

Now that his Dao practice had broken through the four pillars and he had entered the Guardian of the Year Path, he gradually thought of a key point. He had originally planned to wait until he had fully recovered before helping her.

But now that he was going back to Mingzhou, and didn't know how long he would be delayed, he decided to come and see her first. The idea that Hu Ma had now was to use the Hu family's curse cancellation, plus the Dharma appearance of his Mighty Heavenly Duke General Seal, to suppress her spirit and eliminate the Tai Sui consciousness.

Because he wasn't exactly a professional in this field, he was cautious and could only do it little by little. It wouldn't be effective in a short time, so after arranging it, he entrusted Old Abacus to keep an eye on it. He would first go to Mingzhou to take care of his affairs and then come back.

Now, Old Abacus was most afraid of Hu Ma asking about "that friend," but he readily agreed to other things.

Especially after Hu Ma promised to bring him some blood food pills when he returned, he even guaranteed to treat Wu Ya like an ancestral master.

Taking advantage of the night, he cast the spell and arranged the affairs of the mine. After falling asleep, Hu Ma entered his Natal Spirit Temple and came to the incense burner. After calling three times, Di Gua Shao's voice suddenly rang out: "Senior, Senior, I'm here... I was just busy..."

"What are you busy with in the middle of the night?" Hu Ma felt a little strange. Transcendants could basically be called upon at night.

After all, in this world, there wasn't much of a nightlife.

Sometimes he couldn't reach Er Guo Tou because that old brother liked to sing flower songs, but Di Gua Shao...

"I don't have anything important to say, I just wanted to tell you that the big job I mentioned earlier is showing some promise."

Calming himself, Hu Ma said, "If you're not busy there, we'll set off for Mingzhou together tomorrow and try to find some big business to do."

"Go back?"

Di Gua Shao was a little surprised: "We're going back so soon after not doing anything here?"

Hu Ma sighed helplessly and said, "This time's job is already done. You were late and didn't make it. But the next job is in Mingzhou. I was also considering that you're not very good at traveling, so I came to notify you..."

"Senior, you're so good to me..." Di Gua Shao's voice sounded a little moved: "They don't really want to take me along when they do things."

"Only you are worried that I'm too slow to catch up..."

Hu Ma felt a little sad when he heard this and was about to comfort her when he heard her say: "But please rest assured, Senior, I've learned my lesson."

"Now I'm seeking the Dharma from a Negative Spirit Teacher in these mountains. We were just discussing it. Once I learn his skills, I won't be afraid of not catching up. What time are we going back tomorrow?"

"..."

"Seeking the Dharma?"

These sudden words confused Hu Ma: "What kind of Dharma are you seeking in the middle of the night?"

"Little Ghost Carrying Sedan," Di Gua Shao said: "I reflected on myself for not making it this time. People have to face their shortcomings and prescribe the right medicine to improve. These past few days, Senior hasn't called me, so I asked around about how to travel quickly."

"I asked many people, and they all said that the Little Ghost Carrying Sedan skill in the Negative Spirit Path is easy to learn and simple, so I came."

"This..." Hu Ma was surprised by her efforts: "Is he willing to teach you?"

"It's one thing if you want to learn, but people in the Path regard their skills as unique tricks. Even if you go to their door properly, they might not pay attention to you."

"He's not willing yet," Di Gua Shao said: "But I've already tied him up. If I cut him a couple of times later, he should be willing to teach me..."

"..." Hu Ma understood immediately, hesitated, and finally sighed, "Alright then!"

"You don't have to rush. We'll set off tomorrow night. We don't have to meet up, just travel on the same road and be able to sense each other's presence nearby."

After agreeing on a departure time with her, Hu Ma exited his Natal Spirit Temple. He felt a little emotional. Di Gua Shao was also a hardworking and motivated girl who knew how to face her shortcomings.

He thought to himself that he knew the Little Ghost Traveling skill that Di Gua Shao was talking about.

This skill seemed to originate from the Negative Spirit, but Ghost Walkers could also learn it. Torture Souls and Acrobats also learned it.

In theory, if Little Red Tangerine had two, one in front and one in back, carrying a sedan to travel, it would be the same.

But this was the simplest way to travel, with many flaws. Did he seem to have other options? He couldn't help but think of his gains in Shima Town this time.

So that night, he barely slept. The next day, he made a basket full of green food from the mine, ate his fill, and then packed his things. This time, he didn't lead a horse or carry any large luggage, only bound the Punisher's Great Saber to his back.

At night, he came to the outside of the blood food mine, followed a small path, and went down to the main road. From afar, he could see an official road stretching into the distance under the moonlight.

He waited for a while, estimated that the time was about right, and then stood in the middle of the official road, slowly exhaling. Then, he narrowed his eyes slightly and secretly circulated his power. He immediately relied on his two pillars of Dao practice to barely condense a Dharma appearance.

Now that his Dao practice hadn't been restored, the Dharma appearance wasn't so complete, but it could barely take shape. It just wasn't as real and complete as when his Dao practice was sufficient. Only his spirit faintly emerged.

Then, he looked in the direction of Shima Town. Borrowing the wordless seal in his arms, he vaguely sensed that the distance in between had been crossed. In his spirit, he faintly sensed the old elm tree and the things on the tree.

The blank seal had been taken away by him, but the rotten iron armor and Measuring Heaven Boots were still on the tree.

Moreover, the One Coin Teaching was on the right track, and those things that had been tied to the tree before would sometimes still be tied on.

Taking a deep breath, Hu Ma tried to focus his attention on the pair of boots. Then, he gently stamped his foot.

"Swoosh!"

An invisible connection appeared, and one of the boots fell from the tree silently and disappeared. On Hu Ma's foot, the phantom of that boot appeared, but it wasn't clear, as if it was wrapped in a shadow.

He stamped his other foot, and the other boot landed, similarly wrapped around his foot.

Hu Ma had used it once before when dealing with the Second Young Master of the Meng family, but he hadn't thought about it in detail at the time. Now, he was beginning to try to familiarize himself with this method. Now that both boots were on his feet, he stepped forward.

This wide official road was full of dust and sand, empty and deserted. Now, he walked forward in large strides, using only three points of strength, but he walked more and more smoothly. He saw the surrounding scenery quickly receding, and the wind whizzing past his ears became more and more fierce.

"As expected, this rotten iron armor and Measuring Heaven Boots are actually ready-made skills..." he thought silently to himself. This trip of his was indeed not in vain.

He had taken a shortcut to enter the Guardian of the Year Path, and had instantly earned the bitter efforts of others who had been in the Guardian of the Year for twenty, or even thirty, years. Most importantly, he had cultivated the Mighty Heavenly Duke General Seal, which was only a foundation, and had even been given two skills as a gift.

In this way, he had already opened two mansion doors in the Guardian of the Year Path and had two skills that could manifest.

Taking advantage of this deserted night, he strode along the road. Before long, he heard a silver bell-like laughter in front of him, and a gloomy aura slanted onto the official road from a small path.

Looking closely, it was Di Gua Shao. Her dress and appearance were like a young landlord's wife. She was now squatting on a wooden sedan, vaguely as if she was wrapped in a cloud of black gas, quickly floating towards the front.

The sedan was very miserable, but Di Gua Shao was on the sedan. Turning her head and seeing Hu Ma, she excitedly shouted: "Hurry up, Senior... you're slow!"