I have a Taoist temple that connects me to other worlds

Jiang Wen pinched the bellyband, examining it closely. His eyes could discern faint traces of black evil energy lingering on the fabric. Though seemingly insignificant, it was shockingly dense.

Shen Yueshu retreated a few steps, hesitant to approach, and cautiously asked from a distance, "Daozhang, are you saying this bellyband has some kind of corpse poison? But I can't see anything."

Jiang Wen wasn't annoyed by her words and explained, "This corpse poison isn't the kind you're imagining. It's the poisonous evil energy that clings to zombies. If you've read traditional myths, you should know the legend of the drought demon, where its appearance brings drought to the land for a thousand miles. The reason for this scorched earth is the presence of evil energy, which affects the surrounding environment. What you're thinking of, something tangible and visible, is more like venom than corpse poison."

"I see, so this corpse poison is invisible and intangible?" Shen Yueshu nodded as if enlightened.

"Not exactly," Jiang Wen shook his head. "Humans are a combination of yin, yang, and the five elements, circulating and intermingling, creating life. Once this balance is broken, illness arises."

As he spoke, he looked at Xuan Baiyin.

"I believe you had a severe illness after returning, but recovered in just a few days."

"Ah, how did you know?" Xuan Baiyin asked in surprise. "I did get very sick after returning, but I got better after two days."

"When we entered the village that day, we hired a local guide. The guide said that their village was promoting tourism recently, so he not only took us to see their local specialties but also gave each of us a bellyband. We thought, 'Why not take something free?' Besides, the bellyband was finely crafted and looked quite nice, so we all accepted them," Xuan Baiyin said somewhat embarrassedly. "We were greedy for a small advantage and almost lost our lives."

"Daozhang, is it okay if we don't dispose of this bellyband?" Shen Yueshu asked worriedly, looking at the bellyband.

"Daozhang, you're so amazing!" Shen Yueshu praised.

"Then I'll await good news."

"Okay!" Xuan Baiyin agreed without hesitation. After taking the medicinal pill, her complexion improved significantly. Seeing that it was getting late, she invited Jiang Wen and Shen Yueshu to have dinner together.

"...You're that eager to cultivate immortality?" Jiang Wen said.

After dinner, Jiang Wen sent Shen Yueshu back to school. All the way, the girl curiously looked at him.

"By the way, how did you get this bellyband back then?" Jiang Wen asked.

"Jiang-ge, this is bad!" Xuan Baiyin said urgently. "I heard from the families of those two friends that they went to that place again a few days ago!"

Jiang Wen didn't refuse and followed Xuan Baiyin to her home, which could be considered a decent restaurant.

"I didn't understand before, but now I do. Daozhang, do you think I really don't have the talent for cultivation?" Shen Yueshu asked, her eyes wide and hopeful as she looked at Jiang Wen.

"Why did they go to that place again?" Jiang Wen asked, somewhat surprised. "Did they say what it was for?"

Shen Yueshu was about to say something when Xuan Baiyin, who had finished making the call, came over. She looked at Jiang Wen, her face a little pale.

Jiang Wen could only sigh at how carefree these girls were, daring to run to such a remote place with just seven girls. They weren't afraid of repeating the story of the Calabash Brothers saving their grandfather, with each one getting trapped.

"Is there a flower on my face?" he asked, puzzled.

"These are two cultivation methods. If you can gain anything from either of them, I will teach you the path of immortality, meditation, and contemplation."

As he spoke, Jiang Wen opened his phone and displayed the national map.

"We're at the entrance of your school. Get out here."

"Who wouldn't want to? Imagine being able to fly through the sky, escape into the earth, and vanquish demons. This is the ultimate fantasy for Chinese people."

"No, I'm just a little curious if you're from this world," Shen Yueshu said, shaking her head.

Xuan Baiyin was, of course, very proactive, sitting in the living room and typing away furiously. Jiang Wen and Shen Yueshu were left behind, staring at each other.

"It doesn't matter. Just burn it later," Jiang Wen said with a nonchalant smile. "Even if it's an unformed zombie, it doesn't matter if it takes human form. Fire is the most yang and powerful element, and yin and evil energy are very afraid of it."

"I remember you didn't say that before. Why did you change your mind now?" Jiang Wen said with a smile.

"You..." Jiang Wen glanced at her, an idea forming in his mind. He took out the basic cultivation method of the Daqian Immortal Sect and his own Heart Imprint Scripture, placing the two ancient books in front of Shen Yueshu.

"Hey! I just praised you! At least drive me in! There's still half an hour to walk."

"I don't know! I just heard from the friends' families that it seems to be for some kind of business cooperation. What should we do, Jiang-ge!" She stamped her feet anxiously, unable to make up her mind for a moment. She could only look at Jiang Wen expectantly, waiting for reassurance.

"Show me the location first," he said to Xuan Baiyin, pointing out the place. It was a remote area near the Southern Kingdom, looking very far away.

"Don't worry, the Life-Substituting Formation can't be completed in a short time. Your two friends won't be in mortal danger for the time being," Jiang Wen said, taking out four medicinal pills from his bag and handing them to Xuan Baiyin. "Give these four pills to the four friends you can contact, and make sure you see them take them. Then we'll contact each other again and go to that place together."

"Why am I not from this world?" Jiang Wen said unhappily.

"Of course, we can all be considered good friends. We've all done live streams on the platform before. I'll try to contact their families again," Xuan Baiyin continued to dial the phone, and soon returned to tell Jiang Wen some bad news.

Jiang Wen didn't care much about this. After all, even in Daqian, there were very few who could enter the Dao and cultivate. If Shen Yueshu could really cultivate something, it would be a good thing for him.

"You're right, we were greedy for a small advantage and almost lost our lives," Jiang Wen affirmed. "This bellyband should have been worn by the corpse that turned into a zombie, and then collected and given to you. That guide definitely has a problem and must have observed your group beforehand and then made a plan."

"..."

"That's fine, I'll accept it. Don't worry, I'll definitely make you accept me as a disciple!" Shen Yueshu said confidently.

"Really?" Shen Yueshu's eyes lit up, looking at Jiang Wen with bright eyes.

"Naturally," Jiang Wen nodded.

"Only four people got through, and I can't get through to the other two no matter what," Xuan Baiyin said worriedly, looking at Jiang Wen with great concern. "My savior, are they in trouble?"

"Just call me Jiang-ge. 'Savior' is too awkward," Jiang Wen said, his face twitching. "The corpse poison shouldn't act up so quickly. Judging by the time, you're the first one. Maybe something happened that prevented them from being contacted? Are you close to these two? Can you contact their families?"

"Consider it exercise," Jiang Wen waved at her, then drove away.

Shen Yueshu hugged the two ancient books, stamping her feet in annoyance. Flicking her long hair, she walked towards the school.

"Stingy Taoist."