PDLP Chapter 42 Words of Power and Evil Curses, Natal Magic Treasure
Chapter 42 Words of Power and Evil Curses, Natal Magic Treasure
After Yun Chonghua finished the imperial delicacies, he also drank the two bottles of fine wine brought by the White Crane Fairy.
While waiting for the White Crane Fairy to return in the side hall, he looked at the jade bottle containing the imperial wine from left to right.
He pondered that Laozi's gourd and jade bottle, one for holding elixirs and the other for holding water, could both hold people.
I imagine this wine bottle from Yaochi must be a treasure.
Bored, Yun Chonghua decided to play around.
He even went so far as to imitate the Silver Horn King from the TV series, shouting to himself, "Hey! I'm calling your name, dare you answer?"
At this moment, the White Crane Fairy walked in and, seeing his "crazy" appearance, assumed that he had drunk two bottles of aged imperial wine and was "acting crazy" here.
The White Crane Fairy replied, "If you call me, how could I dare not answer?"
Upon seeing the White Crane Fairy enter, Yun Chonghua felt extremely embarrassed and quickly put down the jade bottle.
The White Crane Fairy looked Yun Chonghua up and down, who had an embarrassed expression on his face.
The White Crane Fairy said, "Judging from your appearance, you don't seem drunk. What were you doing just now?"
Yun Chonghua said awkwardly, "When I was in the mortal realm, I heard that the Supreme Dao Ancestor of the Tushita Palace in the Thirty-Three Heavens had a gourd for holding elixirs and a clean bottle for holding water. As long as someone responded to his call, he could take them in and they would turn into pus and blood in a short while. I thought that the bottle that Yaochi used to hold wine must be no less than Laozi's treasure, so I was suddenly seized by a playful impulse and wanted to try it out."
Upon hearing this, Fairy White Crane covered her face and chuckled, saying, "Hehe, I see. Although the treasures of our Jade Pool are no less than those of Laozi, our bottles and jars are all for holding fine wines and delicacies. They cannot hold people, much less maliciously turn people into pus and blood."
After hearing this, Yun Chonghua picked up the jade bottle on the table, looked at it, and said, "That's a real pity. I was thinking of having a treasure for self-defense, so that if I encountered any demons, I could just put it inside."
The White Crane Fairy laughed and said, "What can trap people inside is not this bottle, but the incantation cast on it during the creation of the magical artifact. The bottle has always been just a vessel. Vessels are only different in terms of sturdiness. There are no other differences."
"Any immortal with high magical power can imbue all objects with incantations, making each vessel a miniature world within itself. Then, it can hold people or objects. However, this kind of magic is very troublesome, requiring the application of several layers of incantations."
"For example, what you just mentioned, calling someone's name and then taking them inside, even turning them into pus and blood. This would require at least five layers of magic."
"The spell used to capture people. The shrinking spell to collect them. The Qi of Heaven and Earth spell to create the space within the vessel. Various defensive spells to prevent the target from breaking the vessel and escaping. In addition, there are various sealing spells at the entrance, and the harmful spell that turns people into pus and blood. That's already six layers."
"If these spells weren't specifically cast, this object would just be an ordinary vessel. However, magical artifacts aren't something that can be easily crafted. If it's a powerful magical artifact, it will also imprison the primordial spirits of some powerful demonic beasts or immortal beasts as artifact spirits. They will punish or kill the unfortunate creature trapped inside. However, these kinds of magical artifacts specifically designed to defeat enemies generally don't have much space. There won't be any room for the enemy to escape inside."
After listening to the White Crane Fairy explain the working principle of this magical artifact, Yun Chonghua felt a chill run down his spine.
He recalled the original Journey to the West, in the ordeal at the Lotus Cave on Pingding Mountain, how Sun Wukong, with his skills and wit, managed to outwit the Golden and Silver Boys who possessed the two magical treasures.
But if the gourd or the jade bottle contained someone else, or someone less capable than Sun Wukong, that person might already be dead without a trace. Using such a magical weapon is hardly a "test"; it's practically an attempt to kill.
However, Sun Wukong's wisdom and courage allowed him to safely overcome this difficulty, which was the true test.
Finally, the Celestial Venerable Morality personally came down to smooth things over, saying "it's all a misunderstanding," and then took away his attendant and treasures.
But he really didn't dare to think about what would happen if he didn't get through this ordeal.
Although he hadn't experienced it himself, Yun Chonghua still felt a chill of fear when he thought about it.
Seeing his frightened expression, the White Crane Fairy asked, "What's wrong with you?"
Yun Chonghua, regaining his composure, said, "Oh, it's nothing. I just didn't expect such a magical artifact to be so vicious. By the way, Sister Baihe, if we were really caught in such a magical artifact, how could we save ourselves?"
Bai He shook his head and said, "Well, before you're trapped inside, you can escape by your own means. But if you're unlucky enough to be trapped inside, the only options are to break the container yourself and have the person who trapped you release you. There's no other way."
Seeing his terrified expression, the White Crane Fairy said, "Don't worry, you are a close advisor to His Majesty and His Majesty. No powerful being in the Three Realms would dare to take you in for refinement. As for some minor demons and immortals, with your Heavenly Dragon True Body and your current magical power, it's really uncertain who will refine whom."
Yun Chonghua wiped the sweat from his forehead and then said, "That's true, that's true."
The White Crane Fairy picked up the jade bottle on the table and said, "However, if you want this kind of magic weapon, I can try to refine one for you. Although I don't know how to use spells to bind people or curses to harm them, making a magic pouch is not difficult. You can store anything you don't need, non-natal magic weapons, or subdued enemies inside and carry it with you. Then, by circulating your divine thoughts and reciting incantations, you can summon these things and use them for your own purposes."
Upon hearing this, Yun Chonghua said, "Oh? This is quite practical; it can not only defeat enemies but also store items. But what does 'non-natal magic weapon' mean?"
Yun Chonghua's divine sense shifted, and the Dragon-Binding Rope, which served as a silken cord at his waist, flew out. He then asked, "This Dragon-Binding Rope can be controlled by my divine sense; could it be considered my natal magic weapon?"
Fairy White Crane shook her head and said, "Of course not. Although this Dragon Binding Rope has been refined and only obeys your commands, it is still just an acquired magic weapon. All natal magic weapons are innate magic weapons."
"Some of these natal magic treasures are born alongside deities, while others are acquired through fortuitous encounters, gaining the treasure's recognition and forming a blood pact with it, thus achieving a successful union. Moreover, natal magic treasures can all be integrated into one's own bloodline, becoming connected to one's life. Without the master's permission, no one else can use them."
After saying this, the White Crane Fairy emitted bursts of spiritual energy, which gathered together and gradually transformed into a feather fan.
The feathers on the fan, though feather-like, were crystal clear, like gold and jade, and shimmering with iridescent light, making them very beautiful.
With a mischievous grin, the White Crane Fairy handed the feather fan to Yun Chonghua.
Unaware of the danger, Yun Chonghua reached out to take it, only to be pulled tumble to the ground by the feather fan.
Seeing him like this, the White Crane Fairy covered her face and laughed.
Yun Chonghua squatted on the ground, trying hard to lift the fan with both hands. He said, "Sister, this feather fan looks so light, why is it so heavy?"
The White Crane Fairy said, "This is my natal magic weapon, the Ice Feather Fan. It was created when I attained enlightenment in my youth and transformed into human form. It was based on the eight jade-like feathers that fell off from my body, and absorbed the innate energy of Mount Buzhou, thus gathering the creation of heaven and earth."
At this moment, the White Crane Fairy moved her divine sense, and the ice feather fan immediately became much lighter.
The fan suddenly became lighter, and Yun Chonghua, exerting too much force, fell flat on his back again. But this time, just as he was about to fall, the White Crane Fairy flashed forward, caught him in her arms, and helped him up.
Yun Chonghua, holding the feather fan, asked, "Huh? Why has it become so light again?"
The White Crane Fairy replied, "This is my natal magic weapon, connected to my soul. Naturally, I used my thoughts to tell her that you could take it, which is why you were able to pick it up."