The Feng Shui Treasure Appraiser

385: Chapter 385 The Four Symbols Drum of the Republic of ChinaFacing Yang Zhixiao’s questioning, Mr. Wang nodded confidently: ”That kind of spell is on the level of a nuclear bomb. Very few people in the world can master it, and even if they can, they dare not use it lightly because it requires paying a huge price, perhaps even the price of one’s life.”

”Then Han Jingyang...”

”Han Jingyang took a shortcut, using a dharma instrument to replace himself. Even if there is a price to pay, the dharma instrument bears it. But the more this is the case, the more limited the number of times the dharma instrument can be used. I absolutely do not believe that an ordinary sword can release such a powerful spell twice.”

Mr. Wang paused here: ”Of course, I am just offering my suggestion. How you proceed, Boss, is not for me to interfere with.”

Yang Zhixiao stared at Han Jingyang on the surveillance screen, his breathing growing heavy and his expression becoming increasingly stern: ”Then let’s make a bet. Let’s bet that Han Jingyang cannot release a second sword strike.”

Seeing his subordinates at the manor entrance beginning to fall into chaos like headless flies, he hurriedly said: ”Mr. Wang, it is time to act. Quickly break Han Jingyang’s Ghost Wall and teach him a profound lesson.”

Mr. Wang nodded: ”I have been ready for a long time.”

As he spoke, he took out a gourd.

It was just an ordinary yellow-skinned gourd.

However, lifelike patterns were etched onto the gourd using a pyrography technique, depicting a long river returning to the sea.

What is meant by ’a long river returning to the sea’ is a majestic river flowing from top to bottom, from east to west, into a much broader ocean.

The gourd was divided into two sections, with the long river drawn on the upper part, winding from top to bottom into the lower section.

The ocean was drawn on the lower section, perfectly receiving the river water from the upper section.

The winding yet majestic river and the vast, profound ocean, one above and one below, one moving and one still, were matched very cleverly. With the embellishments of reefs, waves, and the sun, it was even more vivid.

Mr. Wang patted the yellow-skinned gourd and chuckled: ”This is a treasure passed down from my sect. It has been handed down for over two hundred years and can contain all sorts of chaotic spirits and strange powers. Breaking a little Ghost Wall like this will take no effort at all.”

Seeing his underlings on the screen being slaughtered like chickens by the two women under Han Jingyang, Yang Zhixiao became even more anxious: ”Mr. Wang, hurry up and act.”

”Coming,” Mr. Wang held up the gourd and began to perform the ritual, following the standard procedure of walking the Yu Step, forming hand seals, and chanting scriptures.

Soon, the people in the courtyard who had been in chaos suddenly sobered up.

The middle-aged man leading them, holding a sword, shouted loudly: ”We also have an expert assisting us. Do not panic! Gather together, surround them, and advance slowly to create opportunities for our expert. Believe me, our expert is definitely stronger than Han Jingyang. Han Jingyang is just a greenhorn who has just started out; his abilities are limited.”

Han Jingyang and his group of five were surrounded.

Yang Jinyuan was a little panicked: ”Boss, what is the situation?”

Han Jingyang was also somewhat puzzled.

Can item skills be broken?

This is a skill attached to a Grade 4 item.

Does Yang Zhixiao really have some super expert under his command?

It’s possible.

However, the situation just now seemed to be the effect of a dharma instrument. The gray qi summoned by the skill did not disappear; it was absorbed, like being sucked away by a range hood.

There must be an item that counters this type of skill.

Interesting.

I hope I can capture that thing later. I’ve never encountered such an item before.

Rare.

But it’s not a big problem.

It’s just a broken Confusing Soul Formation.

It just means I can’t be lazy.

It just means using a few more skills.

I’m very well-off now, so I’m not afraid.

Thinking this, he reached back and pulled out a large drum.

It was a proper eighteen-inch drum, with a paulownia wood body and yellow cowhide. The golden, large dome-headed nails were arranged in the constellation patterns of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, giving this drum from the Republican Era a sense of mystery.

”Name: Republican Era Four Symbols Drum.”

”Grade: Grade 5.”

”Attribute: Exhilaration +7.”

”Skill: Strong Soldiers and Brave Generals.”

Exhilaration, an attribute that boosts morale or courage, allows people to generate positive, forward-charging energy.

The skill ’Strong Soldiers and Brave Generals’ is a standard support skill that can buff teammates, significantly increasing their combat effectiveness.

It was also identified the day before yesterday.

Han Jingyang activated it directly.

Strong Soldiers and Brave Generals!

A wave of green qi emerged from the drum and quickly condensed into a warrior wearing bright armor. The warrior held two drumsticks, with a resolute gaze and a determined expression, staring fixedly ahead as if the enemy were right there, then struck the drum, and struck again.

Even though it was a virtual entity, all five of them, including Han Jingyang, could hear that muffled yet deafening drum sound.

The ”dong-dong” sound of the drums pierced their souls, shook their primordial spirits, and tugged at their heartbeats.

The drumbeats became increasingly dense.

The drum sound also became increasingly muffled.

The pitch also became higher and higher.

In the end, it formed a booming sound like rolling thunder.

Yang Yujie, who hadn’t seen such a scene before, was completely stunned. She stood there blankly, as if she had lost her soul, but in her eyes, there was a glimmer of forward-charging courage.

Completely different from Yang Yujie’s reaction were the three: Yang Jinyuan, Liu Jing, and Shi Xiaoya.

Hearing the thunder-like drum sounds, these three women seemed to have been injected with adrenaline. Their eyes turned red, their aura shot up instantly, their expressions became fierce, their gazes wild, and in particular, the qi on their bodies seemed to have increased by thirty percent out of thin air.

An increase of thirty percent in internal qi—what does that mean?

It means their combat effectiveness soared by thirty percent instantly.

Yang Jinyuan and Liu Jing’s improvement was the most obvious because they had more qi in their bodies.

And the improvement was not just that; it was an all-around improvement. As long as it was an element related to combat, it received a corresponding boost.

Items produced are guaranteed to be high quality.

None of these skills were disappointing.

Seeing that the timing was right, Han Jingyang waved his hand: ”Kill!”

Upon his command, the three women were like tigers released from a cage, roaring as they charged toward the thugs who had just escaped from the Confusing Soul Formation.

Liu Jing took the lead, crashing into the enemy ranks like a Valkyrie, brandishing her saber and hacking and slashing violently. Every move was simple, brutal, fierce, and powerful. Her seemingly slim body erupted with exceptionally violent strength, cutting any enemy who dared to clash head-on with her in two, along with their weapons.

Even if she couldn’t cut through, she would smash the person and their weapon into the ground together.

It was as if what she held in her hand was not a saber, but an eight-sided purple gold hammer.

Yang Jinyuan followed closely behind Liu Jing. The long sword in her hand was as fast as lightning, and every move was fatal. Her combat effectiveness was surprisingly not much less than Liu Jing’s, especially her basic skills, which were very solid. With the bonus from the skill, she was truly a real expert.

Shi Xiaoya was inferior to these two in all aspects, even in basic skills compared to Yang Jinyuan. She relied entirely on the sharpness of her weapon to fight. However, she was the calmest and had a sharp mind. She followed behind the two Valkyries, Liu Jing and Yang Jinyuan, filling in the gaps. The katana in her hand turned into a poisonous snake, capable of striking from any angle, making it impossible to defend against. Furthermore, the katana was exceptionally sharp; as long as it hit, it was basically fatal or caused serious injury. Even in simple weapon clashes, there was a chance to cut the opponent’s weapon.

Thus, with the three fierce women attacking, they completely routed the enemy’s formation in less than ten seconds.

On the second floor of the villa, Yang Zhixiao was shocked: ”Mr. Wang, what is going on? Why did they suddenly become so powerful?”

”A dharma instrument! That big drum is a dharma instrument!”

”Then what should we do? Do you have any countermeasures? You must have one, right? Hurry up and take it out to finish them off. Outside are my most loyal subordinates; they cannot continue to make innocent sacrifices.”

”I have a way!”