Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 7: After modification - 5 [She Comes from the Mountains] (Extra update)

Dear Grandson:

You always thought the old lady was a pretender, a fake Divine Woman, but now you truly believe it, don't you?

Too bad, I can't witness my dear grandson's frustration.

In the past, you were unwilling to learn from me, but now, you must be eager.

There's something I need to tell you, and that is... money.

That's right, the old lady actually possesses quite a substantial sum.

Do you honestly believe helping someone like Xiao Ma with divination for free is a sustainable practice?

The situation is, our sect has a strict rule: wealth generated by the sect cannot be used by outsiders. Even close family members are forbidden from using it, or a curse will befall them.

So, despite the old lady having money, you consistently refused to join our sect. Consequently, from your childhood until now, you had to meticulously save your breakfast money for many days just to procure a shabby comic book. While the old lady observed this, deep down...

Alright, truth be told, I was actually relishing your struggles.

(Chen Yan, reading the letter: "@#...%￥&...%")

Now, my precious grandson, you must be filled with regret, correct?

Heed your grandma's words, join our sect, and inherit my entire legacy.

The fortune your grandma amassed, you are free to spend as you please.

Does that sound acceptable?

Keep these words firmly in your memory.

Within the box, you will find three items.

Firstly, it is the treasured scripture of our sect; all its cultivation techniques are meticulously inscribed in this booklet. Dedicate yourself to studying it diligently. Fortunately, when you were younger, I imparted some foundational knowledge of the Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends techniques, so you already possess a basis. Study it yourself at your own pace, avoid being too ambitious, and you will eventually master it all.

Secondly, it is the wealth. A bank account is enclosed within; locate it, and all the valuable assets your grandma has left for you will be accessible.

As for the third item, this is of paramount importance! Grandma has bequeathed to you a candle, a white one, yes, precisely half of it remains.

Bear this in mind: in the future, should you find yourself in a particularly perilous predicament, one from which you cannot extricate yourself, light this candle in your moment of dire need! It will invariably assist you in transforming perilous situations into auspicious ones, and misfortune into good fortune!

This is an item your grandma has left behind to protect your life; guard it preciously! Unless the situation is absolutely critical, refrain from using it under any circumstances!

Alright, at this moment of parting, I find myself becoming rather verbose.

My dear grandson, do not weep.

However, you likely cannot shed tears at this very moment, can you?

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That concludes the entirety of the letter's contents.

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Cry?

Chen Yan, is he truly incapable of shedding tears right now?

How much lingering sorrow resides within his heart?

His emotions are in utter disarray.

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First, his fingers landed upon the half-white candle.

It appeared to be an ordinary, partially consumed candle, unremarkable in every way.

Recalling the old lady's final instruction – that it was not to be lit unless absolutely necessary, a life-saving artifact, to be kept close – he secured it.

Next, he discovered a booklet brimming with arcane talismans.

Were this item to fall into the hands of an outsider, perhaps a hundred individuals would be unable to decipher its meaning. Yet, to Chen Yan, its contents were generally comprehensible—after all, the old lady had shrewdly compelled him to study numerous Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends techniques since the tender age of ten.

The final item was what the old lady had mentioned regarding her considerable wealth and the substantial inheritance bestowed upon him.

It was a sheet of paper.

Presented upon it was a lengthy bank account number, a combination of English letters and numerals.

The perplexing issue was, he couldn't comprehend it!

Chen Yan was well-acquainted with the banking systems within Dragon Country, and typical account numbers did not incorporate English characters!

Uh... could the old lady have left him a game account instead?

Yet, the puzzle deepened with the presence of a peculiar metal key, accompanying this account information.

It was a key featuring a hexagonal tip.

His gaze drifted upwards towards the old lady's painted likeness.

Hmm, the old lady delighted in teasing him, but she wouldn't stoop to such elaborate deception.

He quickly entered his room, retrieved his mobile phone, and ventured online!

Utilizing a VPN!

After several minutes had passed, Chen Yan, by searching for the account format and the key's distinctive shape, confirmed a single fact.

This was indeed an account and user identifier belonging to a specific bank.

The quandary lay in the fact that this was an old, private banking institution.

Located in...

Port City.

Chen Yan ran a hand through his hair.

Astonishing, the old lady had even ventured to Hangkang?

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Situated on the land forming the northeastern boundary between Lu State and Beizhou, there lies a location colloquially known by locals as [Golden Summit Mountain].

This, you understand, is the official nomenclature on maps.

The inhabitants, however, refer to it as Naitouzi Mountain.

Beneath the imposing mountain range, a winding valley path snakes its way through the terrain. The surrounding mountains and the dense verdure conspire to render the path almost imperceptible, as if intentionally concealed.

A sudden gust of frigid wind swept through the area, and from the depths of the valley, a solitary figure gradually materialized.

She possessed an elegant physique, yet her attire consisted of simple garments: a modest jacket paired with tight-fitting trousers crafted from coarse cloth, an ensemble that seemed strikingly anachronistic for the present era.

A bag fashioned from snakeskin was slung over her shoulder.

Her face, fair and rosy, with features that ought to have radiated sweetness and charm, bore an undercurrent of coldness. Her slightly slanted eyebrows lent a subtle fierceness to her otherwise captivating countenance.

Her naturally lustrous, dark hair, a shade many girls would covet, was strangely confined to a thick, substantial braid.

Emerging from the winding valley path, the girl took approximately twenty paces before halting mid-stride. She turned back, her gaze piercing.

"Show yourselves!"

Her voice, expected to be melodious and gentle, instead carried a chilling command.

Two small heads peeked out from the dense foliage lining the valley's route.

A boy, youthful with pronounced eyebrows and wide eyes, accompanied by a little girl with distinctive pigtails.

The duo mischievous pulled faces at the girl ahead. The boy whined, grumbling, "Fourth Sister, don't forget to bring back some good things from outside this time."

The girl's expression soured. "Return at once. Delaying further means you'll miss the boundary and become wandering spirits within this mountain."

A flicker of fear made the teenage boy recoil. However, the pigtailed girl remained undeterred, clapping her hands gleefully. "Fourth Sister is bound to succeed and bring that Chen Family man back!"

Fourth Sister Gu shot a sharp look, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.

After a brief pause, she uttered softly:

"Cease this incessant noise."

The pigtailed girl, still fearless, tilted her head upward and proclaimed, "Third Uncle instructed that you mustn't be too aggressive when you go out. He said to conceal your temper to avoid causing trouble or harm. You should smile more at people."

Gu Girl regarded the pigtailed girl and then the teenage boy. "I am departing. You two are to manage the household. Inform the uncles that I will return before the next blood tide."

With her statement made, she adjusted the woven bag on her shoulder and signaled with a wave of her hand.

Immediately, the thick greenery of the valley seemed to surge forward, enveloping the children and gently pushing them back.

Within mere moments, the previously concealed valley path vanished without a trace.

Finishing her adjustments, Gu Girl lifted her gaze to the sky, a sliver of frigidity crossing her features.

Chen Family Member, you had better behave yourself and allow me to apprehend you!

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Approximately an hour later, the girl who had left the mountains arrived at the train station of a nearby small county.

Her attire, utterly discordant with the current era, exuded an overwhelmingly rustic charm... Even in the rural areas of Su Province today, who in 2024 still dons garments fashioned from coarse cloth?

Furthermore, who in their right senses would venture out carrying a snakeskin bag?!

Yet, this girl did, her captivating appearance coupled with a distinctly peculiar aura.

That was not the entirety of it.

The crucial observation was...

[Why are their identification cards fabricated from plastic? They differ from the one Third Uncle fashioned for me!]

[That diminutive metallic device they hold to their ears, is that the 'big brother's phone' Third Uncle spoke of? Yet, it wasn't supposed to be this compact, was it?]

[And that individual... is carrying a television set? How can there be no power cables, moving about while watching it?]

[And the woman at the entrance, venturing out in winter wearing such a short skirt, exposing her thighs? What an utterly immodest spectacle!!]

The girl found herself completely bewildered...

"This world beyond is nothing like Third Uncle described!"

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(This Chapter serves as a bonus.

Yesterday, we announced the update schedule, and some readers encountered issues, expressing dissatisfaction with updates at midnight. Therefore, the schedule will be adjusted:

Daily, at 8 AM, two consecutive updates will be released. Agreed?)

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