I drew a talisman to save the sun from its bleeding state.

Chapter 11: If we're discussing costs when rescuing people, then there's no point in conti

Xuan Yizi looked on in disbelief: "Fellow Daoist Zhou, you're truly ruthless! Are you really planning to live like this for the rest of your life?"

Not everyone who makes a grand vow will be accepted by the Thunder God. Slaying demons and protecting all living beings seems difficult, but it is by no means simple. Putting aside everything else, just repaying the price for drawing this talisman is not easy.

The conviction behind this is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Zhou Zheng held the sword for a moment, swung it around a couple of times to enjoy it, then sheathed the Demon-Slaying Dragon Sword and pushed it in front of Xiao Xue.

Xiaoxue, looking completely bewildered, clung to her mother's arm: "What?"

Zhou Zheng shrugged: "Here, take it for now. You need to practice your swordsmanship to protect yourself during this time."

Xiaoxue pointed at herself in disbelief: "Me? Give it to me? Are you sure you want to give me such a powerful sword?"

Zhou Zheng laughed: "Then all my hard work was just to protect you, wasn't it? As long as you hold this sword, ordinary evil spirits will absolutely not dare to approach you."

Xiaoxue was surprised: "Then what will you use?"

Zhou Zheng raised his hand and used his spiritual power to condense a Five Thunder Talisman. The lightning flickered slightly and emitted a blue light. He clenched his fist and extended his sword finger, which was covered with blue lightning: "I'll just use the Five Thunder Talisman. Although I can't forge a second Demon-Slaying Dragon Sword in a short time, my understanding of the Five Thunder Talisman has deepened, and I can now condense the talisman more smoothly."

"Don't worry, my sword finger technique is quite powerful as well."

[Thunder Sword: Thunder attack effect +100%]

Thunder Sword is a characteristic of the Wandering Dragon Sword Technique. The sword finger can also be used as a sword, which can trigger the Thunder Sword effect. When combined with the Five Thunder Talisman, the effect is also very satisfying.

To use the Evil-Slaying Dragon Sword, one must first cultivate swordsmanship to reduce the penalty of using it.

But you can directly condense the Five Thunder Talisman with your sword finger, without learning anything or incurring any hit penalty; a single strike with your sword finger is all it takes.

The Five Thunder Talisman deals double damage when used to attack demons, and when combined with the Thunder-type damage from the Sword Finger, it doubles the damage as well, making it comparable to the damage of the Dragon Slayer Sword.

Since you've become involved in cause and effect, then do your best.

Xuan Yizi exclaimed excitedly, "How can this be! You obtained this magical treasure through a great vow! How can you give it away so easily!"

Zhou Zheng was taken aback: "No, I'll get it back after this is over."

Zhang Xuanqing's eyes were bloodshot as he stood up agitatedly: "No! Absolutely not! Such a magical treasure cannot be given away! Not even borrowed!"

In principle, even if a top-grade Dragon Sword is refined into a magic weapon, it cannot compare with a higher-grade magic treasure.

But this is a magical artifact that was personally approved and crafted by the principle itself!

He even sacrificed his grand ambition! He wouldn't lend money even if his own father came!

Zhou Zheng shrugged: "This seems to be my sword. Why are you two Taoist priests so agitated? Do we slay demons for our own benefit, rather than for everyone's safety?"

He had a clear conscience; using the Demon-Slaying Dragon Sword to protect Xiaoxue was the best choice. Only if she survived could there be anything else. If she were injured or died as a result, wouldn't all his efforts have been in vain?

Zhou Zheng's expression turned slightly serious: "If we save people but lose land, we can save both; if we save land but lose people, we can lose both. If we have to discuss costs when protecting other people's lives, then there's no point in continuing this conversation."

When it's time to talk about money, talk about money; when it's time to talk about human life, don't talk about money anymore.

Zhang Xuanqing's lips twitched as he tried to suppress his excitement, his gaze fixed on Xiao Xinshi, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Xuan Yizi stood next to his senior brother, staring longingly at the Demon-Slaying Dragon Sword on the table, regretting that he didn't have the ability to accept this karma!

Xiaoxinshi pressed down on her daughter's hand, signaling her not to touch the Demon-Slaying Dragon Sword, and looked at her husband, indicating that he should make the decision.

Even a fool could see that this sword was of extraordinary significance, highly symbolic, and incredibly powerful. This unexpected stroke of good fortune was something his own daughter might not be able to handle.

A magical palm-sized exorcism talisman was already the limit, allowing my daughter to sleep peacefully for an afternoon nap. The two Taoist priests who rushed over late at night to perform rituals for my family were already a great favor. This sword, however, had long since exceeded the scope of my relationship with Baiyun Temple.

Xiao Zhengjun straightened his expression, stood up, and said in a calm voice, "Master Zhou, why don't you stay here for the time being? This way, you can protect Xiaoxue without going against your grand vow. What do you say?"

Zhou Zheng pondered for a moment, then nodded: "That works too. I brought my gaming laptop with me. I'll leave with the Evil-Slaying Dragon Sword after this evil spirit attack is over."

Xiaoxue, sitting on the sofa, suddenly interjected, "Brother Zhou, do you have feelings for me and vow to protect me?"

The air fell silent instantly, a silence that was terrifying.

Xiao Zhengjun's face stiffened.

Xiao Zhengjun (hates).

Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "Interesting. I admire your confidence. Secondly, no matter who encounters this kind of thing in front of me, I will spare no effort to slay the evil spirit. Finally, if you want to thank me, please study the new version's strategy guide and help me win the game, instead of dragging me down."

Xiaoxue's eyes widened: "What? You're protecting me just because I'm your gaming buddy?!"

You even made grand vows to protect me, and now you're saying it's just because I'm your gaming partner? Are you crazy?

What about all the touching moments I just imagined? Should I just feed them to the dogs?!

Zhou Zheng nodded: "That's right, what else?"

Xiaoxue got angry and stood up to walk towards the bedroom on the second floor, but Xiaoxinshi quickly grabbed his daughter.

Xiao Zhengjun took a deep breath: "Stop making a fuss, everyone. Xiaoxue, you move to the bedroom on the first floor and don't leave Master Zhou's sight. Master Zhou, you can move to the bedroom next to Xiaoxue's. Thank you for your trouble."

Zhou Zheng shrugged, noticed the Cha Bai Dao milk tea that had been sitting on the table, picked it up casually, and removed the label: "The taste is not bad. The milk tea shop you chose is indeed pretty good. Are you sure you don't want to go to sleep without having a cup?"

Xiaoxue turned around angrily, picked up the milk tea, shoved the straw in hard, bit down hard on the straw, sat down and started drinking, grimacing at Zhou Zheng as she drank.

Zhou Zheng sat calmly on the sofa, drinking as if he hadn't seen anything. "You, girl, are beautiful and have a great figure, and you have every right to be confident. But the reason we're protecting you is purely because we've intervened in cause and effect, coupled with our beliefs, and—you're really the only gaming buddy we have back home; we simply can't find anyone else."

Sigh, it's so tough being a niche gamer like us.

Zhang Xuanqing stepped in to smooth things over: "This arrangement is the best, Junior Brother. Why don't you stay here for the next few days and teach Fellow Daoist Zhou how to nurture magical artifacts?"

Xuan Yizi pointed at himself in shock: "Me? I'm here?"

Zhang Xuanqing raised an eyebrow: "What, you don't want to stay here?"

Xuan Yizi glanced at the Demon-Slaying Dragon Sword on the table, then at the bulging waists of the two bodyguards standing in the corner, and gave an awkward smile: "Senior brother, I don't think that's necessary. Communication methods are so advanced now, we can just make a video call if anything happens."

Great fortune can also bring great misfortune.

It's fine if we're only involved in this as a favor, but dragging people into it is not worth it. If we encounter evil spirits, my small frame can handle it. But this matter clearly involves more than just evil spirits!

Zhang Xuanqing laughed heartily: "Junior brother, I've done a divination. Fellow Daoist Zhou is your benefactor. If you overcome this tribulation, with the help of a benefactor, reaching even greater heights will be no problem."

Xuan Yizi smiled coldly: "Senior brother, I..."

Zhang Xuanqing placed his hand on Xuan Yizi's shoulder, smiling warmly: "I am speaking to you now as the Abbot of Baiyun Temple. Xiaoxinshi has been very kind to our Baiyun Temple."

Xuan Yizi's smile was more like a grimace: "Sigh!"