pertwk Chapter 75 Parasite
Chapter 75 Parasite
"No!"
"My friend, your thinking is a bit too extreme!"
"If this grove of locust trees is burned down, Huayan Temple may also be burned down."
"The creatures in the forest will also suffer."
"If the fire gets out of control and spreads into the city, then the sin will be even greater!"
"It's not worth going to such lengths for a tree spirit."
Upon hearing this, the old monk's expression changed drastically, and he loudly tried to stop him.
His reasons were also very reasonable.
There are many living creatures in the locust forest, and the fire is so big that it may spread to Yongkang County.
Jin Rong and the others standing next to Yang Jian were not surprised by Yang Jian's suggestion.
After all, even a place as important as the Meijiang Wharf was burned to the ground without hesitation by this man, so it would be even more important to burn this locust grove in front of us!
If this guy really wanted to burn it, he wouldn't even blink.
The reason for eliminating demons for the people is also perfectly legitimate.
If handled properly, it won't affect the outside world at all.
"Host, don't worry, I was just saying."
Yang Jian waved his hand, as if joking.
His warm smile made him seem harmless.
The old abbot felt uneasy seeing that smile.
He felt the smile was unbelievable; it didn't seem like he was just saying it casually.
"I met someone before."
"A woman from a cult."
"After that woman used a blood-red jade talisman, she began to transform into a beast."
"I was very curious about this state, so I specifically asked someone about it."
"I only just realized what a special state it was."
"Possession".
"Ghosts and demons have this ability. A person who is possessed will slowly become demonic and turn into a demonic being."
"Abbot, have you ever heard of this state before?"
Yang Jian stared at the old abbot and asked with a serious expression.
According to the "Tales of the Strange and Unusual," strange and evil spirits can transform into human form and are extremely powerful beings with the ability to wreak havoc on a region.
When experts at the Celestial Realm are not seen, there are very few rivals.
Demons and evil spirits that can transform into human form are extremely rare, and they seldom show their tracks in front of people.
It's impossible for such a powerful entity to exist in Yongkang County.
However, some evil spirits can possess human bodies and appear in the eyes of the world.
That is possession, forcibly taking over another person's body and walking in the world.
However, this state is difficult to maintain. The human body cannot withstand the power of evil spirits for long and will be distorted. Furthermore, after possession, the human soul will slowly perish. After the soul dies, the human body will also begin to decay. Possession by evil spirits cannot change this situation.
If a person possessed wants to survive, the only way is to expel the evil spirits possessing their body.
A person's soul has a chance to slowly recover when nourished by their own physical body.
The shorter the possession lasts, the easier it is to remove; the longer the possession lasts, the more difficult it is to remove, and even if it is removed, there may be various aftereffects.
"What you are saying is too profound for me to understand."
"There is danger here. I came here specifically to inform you, hoping that you will not put yourselves in danger."
"You all should take care of yourselves."
After saying this, the old monk bowed and turned to leave.
Yang Jian gestured to the people around him.
Two men blocked the old monk's retreat.
"Old monk, you haven't finished speaking, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Jin Rong stepped forward, blocking their retreat.
He has excellent eyesight and can always react immediately.
"I've told you everything I know, and I'm even giving you a warning."
"Whether you listen to my advice or not, I have no choice but to leave."
The old monk's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal.
He still appears to be a highly virtuous monk, seemingly acting in the best interests of Yang Jian and the others.
"Abbot, you said all the other monks at Huayan Temple have left!"
"Did those monks leave alive?"
Yang Jian stared intently at the old monk.
As the old monk recounted the past of Huayan Temple, Yang Jian listened and pondered.
This question was asked suddenly at this moment.
Because he had investigated Huayan Temple, he was deeply impressed by a sentence there.
Someone asked where the monks in the temple had gone, and someone in the temple said that the monks had left overnight and no one had seen them.
"Of course they left alive!"
Upon hearing this, the old monk quickly replied.
"I have read records about locust tree spirits. These kinds of spirits are very special and usually have the ability to differentiate."
"Branching is a very common ability, but some can also divide a demon soul."
"The differentiated demon souls can also possess living people, becoming a special parasitic state."
"In this state, the disadvantages of possession can be delayed. Although the control over living people is not high at the beginning, it is more durable."
"So, Abbot, is this your state?"
Yang Jian continued speaking, and quietly moved closer to the old monk.
His voice suddenly rose when he spoke of parasitism.
At the same time, he suddenly moved, and a talisman was stuck directly on the old monk's head. A Bagua mirror reflected the sunlight and fell on the old monk's head.
"Aaaaaah!"
The old monk suddenly let out a shrill roar, his entire body contorting.
A ghostly green shadow appeared above his head.
That mournful roar came from that eerie green phantom.
"Looks like I was right."
"You've been parasitized!"
When Yang Jian saw this scene, it confirmed his suspicions.
The moment he saw the old monk, he sensed that something was wrong with him.
Because of the parasitic nature of the creature, although his Ghost Eye talent couldn't discern the old monk's specific situation, the halo above the old monk's head was impossible to conceal.
Yang Jian has never seen a ball of light on anyone, not even the martial arts masters he has met.
Only these strange and evil spirits, once discovered, will have a ball of light appear above their heads, which they cannot hide no matter what.
Yang Jian's many words to the old abbot were not only a test to confirm the situation, but also a way to buy time and find the best opportunity to make a move.
When Yang Jian mentioned possession, the old monk became somewhat flustered, and when he mentioned parasitism, the old monk revealed his weakness.
Yang Jian made a sudden move as he approached, and the effect was remarkable.
"Cunning humans, damn it, damn it..."
"Benefactor, kill me, rid this man-eating demon..."
"Old monk, are you insane? If you want to die, don't drag me down with you! Human, spare me! I can give you a three-hundred-year-old tree heart..."
"Benefactor, do not be bewitched by it. Kill me to avenge the monks in the temple..."
Within the old monk's body, two consciousnesses were vying for dominance, uttering contradictory words.
Under the illumination of the exorcism talisman and the Bagua mirror, the old monk's soul had a chance to seize control, but it could not maintain it for long. On the contrary, the tree demon was able to maintain it for a longer time.
According to what the old monk had said before, the tree demon had been parasitizing his body for several years.
Although it appears to be a parasitic relationship, the tree demon has already taken control. If Yang Jian doesn't act today, the old monk's soul will soon perish.