Divine Level Witch Doctor

Hao Li was stunned. ”Little Brother Zhao, I never would’ve guessed. Besides your culinary skills, you also know Gu Technique?”

”Just a little,” Zhao Yuan replied humbly. But to Ying Ji, this humility was a form of silent flexing.

’Damn it all! Your ”little” is more than what I know. If you actually knew a lot, just how much would that be? Can you please stop being so humble? Sometimes, humility is even more terrifying than bragging!’

After her internal rant, Ying Ji couldn’t help but ask, ”Mr. Zhao, how did you know that the Hundred Insects Gu is afraid of Willow Leaf Water and Ligusticum striatum, or that the Teng Mo incinerates upon contact with White Phosphorus?”

”You don’t have to be so formal. Just call me by my name.” Zhao Yuan waved a hand dismissively. ”I read about it in a book called the *Witch and Priest Secret Record*.”

He hadn’t just made the book up. The Information Leaf’s entries on the Teng Mo, the Hundred Insects Gu, and the Corpse Puppet all contained the same line: ”Source: *Witch and Priest Secret Record*. This book has been lost to the world.” So, Zhao Yuan was using the book’s name as a convenient excuse.

Ying Ji’s face went pale. ”What?!” she shrieked. ”The *Witch and Priest Secret Record*? That legendary Witch and Priest Holy Scripture actually exists?! You’ve really seen the *Witch and Priest Secret Record*?!”

*Witch and Priest Holy Scripture?*

Zhao Yuan’s expression instantly froze.

’He had only meant to use the *Witch and Priest Secret Record* as a cover, but had he picked a cover that was a little too high-profile?’

Before he could regret his words, an excited Ying Ji grabbed him and pressed him with questions. ”Where did you see the *Witch and Priest Secret Record*? Can I see it, too? Just ten minutes would be enough! What do you want? I’ll trade anything for it! How about this Bone Blade? It was crafted from the tooth of a Saber-toothed Tiger from the Ancient Times and is a great aid to Spellcasting Technique! You’re not interested? Then what about this Jade Gui? It enhances the wearer’s Mental Power and helps them communicate with Ghost Spirits...”

Desperate for a glimpse of the *Witch and Priest Secret Record*, Ying Ji took out her treasures one by one, letting Zhao Yuan take his pick.

’Just letting her look at it for ten minutes would net me a pile of treasures. This is too good a deal to pass up. Too bad I don’t actually have the *Witch and Priest Secret Record*. Even though the book is lost to the world, the Information Leaf definitely has it recorded. Unfortunately, my Cultivation isn’t high enough to unlock it yet. Such a great opportunity, and all I can do is watch it slip by...’

He waved his hand. ”The *Witch and Priest Secret Record* isn’t with me. I only happened to see a small part of it by chance. The person who owns it vanished long ago. How about this: when we have a chance later, you can demonstrate the various forms of Magic you know, and I can help you identify their flaws and suggest improvements.”

Zhao Yuan was confident that as long as Ying Ji performed her Magic in front of him, the corresponding information would appear on his Information Leaf. Of course, his offer to help her improve her Magic wasn’t entirely selfless; he was mostly hoping to use this method to learn the secrets of the Witch and Priest School from her.

Gu Technique, Lower Yin, Ghost Cultivation, Curses—they were all excellent forms of Magic. For someone like Zhao Yuan, who lacked offensive and defensive abilities and only knew basic hand-to-hand combat, they were extremely useful.

”Is that right? Well, thank you for the kind offer. We’ll talk about it later, when we have time,” Ying Ji said regretfully, her tone dripping with dismissiveness.

She clearly didn’t believe Zhao Yuan had the ability to help her improve the Secret Techniques she had learned.

’What a joke,’ she thought. ’The Secret Techniques I’ve learned—whether Gu Technique, Curse Technique, or the Ghost Raising and Ghost Control Skill—have been passed down for thousands of years, continuously refined and perfected by generations of family masters! It’s not an exaggeration to call them flawless. How could they possibly have defects?’

’And even if there were, there’s no way someone like Zhao Yuan could spot them!’

Zhao Yuan felt a tinge of regret but didn’t press the matter. After all, he wasn’t the one losing out.

Information on the Weakness Technique, Hundred Insects Gu, and Corpse Puppet that Ying Ji had just used had already appeared in detail on the Information Leaf. Those few forms of Magic would be enough to keep him busy for some time.

Besides, he would have plenty of opportunities to see the Magic of the Witch and Priest School in the future. Obtaining their corresponding Cultivation methods would be all too easy. By comparison, Ying Ji’s refusal meant she was the one truly losing out.

Beside them, Hao Li was frantically winking and signaling to Ying Ji, his meaning clear: ’Agree, quick! Don’t miss this chance!’

Having received guidance from Zhao Yuan before, he knew very well that this young-looking man was actually incredibly powerful and erudite.

Although Hao Li wasn’t sure how much Zhao Yuan knew about the Witch and Priest school, the fact that he dared to offer guidance and help improve her Magic meant he was definitely capable.

For Ying Ji, accepting such an offer had everything to gain and nothing to lose.

Unfortunately, Ying Ji didn’t notice his signals. She was still disappointed about being unable to see the *Witch and Priest Secret Record*.

Lu Qing walked over to Zhao Yuan and asked in a low voice, ”Do you believe them?”

Zhao Yuan nodded. ”To be honest, I’m quite well-versed in the Hypnosis Technique. I was using it to question her just now. It’s impossible for her to lie under hypnosis. So yes, I believe everything they said is true.”

Zhao Yuan then slapped his forehead, annoyed with himself. ’The address I tracked with the Tracking Technique was for the Ghost Spirit’s master, not the Teng Mo’s master. No wonder I ended up here.’

Right at that moment, Lu Qing asked, ”So, where is the culprit who’s using the Teng Mo to hurt people?”

Zhao Yuan said, ”Don’t worry. Give me a few minutes, and I’ll find his whereabouts.”

This statement not only surprised Lu Qing, but also caused Ying Ji and Hao Li to stare at him in astonishment.

The three of them couldn’t imagine what method Zhao Yuan could possibly use to locate the culprit. The criminal was known to be extremely cunning and rarely left any clues. Otherwise, Ying Ji wouldn’t have been investigating for so long with nothing to show for it.

Zhao Yuan didn’t explain. He turned to Ying Ji and asked, ”Can you find me a quiet room?”

”I can,” Ying Ji nodded. Like Lu Qing, she was eager to track down the criminal and bring them to justice. After all, the righteous and evil factions of Witch Cultivators have always been mortal enemies.

Under Ying Ji’s lead, Zhao Yuan entered a tearoom on the second floor. The room, decorated in a vintage style, was where Ying Ji normally brewed and enjoyed tea.

”How is this?” Ying Ji asked.

”This is fine.” Zhao Yuan nodded, then said to the other three, ”Could you all step out for a moment? I just need a few minutes.”

The three of them desperately wanted to stay and see what Zhao Yuan was planning to do, but since he had asked them to leave, they couldn’t shamelessly linger. With great reluctance, they exited the room.