Man in the Ark: Revitalizing Kazdel

Chapter 370: Clearing the Demonic Pollution

With the giant beast Ya defeated by the old Taoist priest, the invited helpers fled back to Dayan. The sandstorm that had blocked the train's progress gradually dissipated, and the dark sky returned to clear.

After a simple inspection of the train, the onboard engineer confirmed that there were no major problems with the vehicle and it could continue to operate.

"Woo!" The conductor blew the whistle, and a large amount of snow-white steam spewed out from the locomotive, pulling the carriages behind it forward again.

At the instruction of the old Tianshi, officials from Simuitai and Tianshige stayed in the carriage with a big hole in it and continued to Longmen to explain the situation to the Yan army that came to support them.

The old Taoist priest himself was escorting the giant beast Ya, who had regained his human form, and stood there waiting.

The hovering aerospace battleship slowly descended to the ground, and Tracys, accompanied by four tall generals, descended the gangway. After bowing to the old celestial master and expressing his gratitude, he officially took over the behemoth Ya.

The battle between the aerospace battleship and the gods ended. Although victory was finally achieved, many problems were exposed.

If they did not have the help of this powerful Great Flame Master, they would have been at a disadvantage facing the siege of the two gods.

Upon returning, the military must quickly develop weapons and countermeasures against the gods. This land harbors countless creatures and phenomena beyond common sense. Kazdel's army must rapidly improve its combat effectiveness to protect the hard-earned peace and prosperity.

Ya, in human form, had his hands bound by ropes fashioned from lightning. His handsome face was covered in bruises, and fresh blood stained the corners of his mouth, making him look particularly disheveled.

After Tresis dispatched his men to escort Ya aboard the warship, the anti-gravity engines activated, and the wounded steel behemoth lifted off. After the battle with the god, the warship sustained extensive damage, both internally and externally. It would need to be returned to the military base for repairs, and the captured god would also need to be imprisoned.

Seeing the aerospace battleship disappear on the horizon, the old Taoist priest finally couldn't help but covered his mouth and coughed lightly. Scarlet blood appeared in the palm of his hand, mixed with a few deep black lines.

"Ahem... I hadn't planned on doing it... My old injuries hadn't healed yet, and now they've gotten worse. There's nothing I can do about it, since that guy was coming for me."

The old Taoist priest coughed lightly a few times again, as if he wanted to cough out all the foul air accumulated in his chest. With every cough, the color on his face returned a little.

Just as the old Taoist priest lowered her head and coughed, a tall figure quietly appeared behind her.

"Old Heavenly Master, you are seriously injured. Do you need help?"

"You showed up just in time. This is an old problem. I'll be fine after a while of rest. It's nothing serious." The old Taoist priest wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth with her sleeve, her tone relaxed and natural. She had long been accustomed to the evil spirit contamination in her body.

It cannot be cleared, but it cannot kill itself for the time being.

"This is the aura of demonic contamination. I know a Sarkaz woman who has extensive experience in purification and treatment. Due to the friendship between Kazdel and Yan Nation, I can introduce her to you, old master. I wonder if you are interested."

"Since it is your kindness, I will obey your command." The old Taoist priest heard that there was a chance to cure the evil pollution, so he nodded and accepted Roy's kindness with the idea of giving it a try.

"Then please, old Taoist priest, please come with me back to Kazdel City. The Sarkaz woman lives in the city. Taoist priest is feeling unwell. Do you need me to take you there?"

"Then I'll trouble you. In my current state, it's better for me not to use magic."

"It's okay, it's just a piece of cake." Roy smiled and instantly cast a space spell, and the two people in the wilderness disappeared.

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After returning to Kazdel City, Roy explained the old master's situation to Elki through magic communication. Not long after, the Cyclops Elki appeared in the office with his medicine box and staff.

"Hmm... After diagnosis, I found that the evil contamination has been present in your body for a long time. Now it has invaded every part of your body and mind, making it extremely difficult to cleanse."

"With my current abilities, I can only clear the pollution from all parts of your body as much as possible. As for the mental pollution, I'm sorry, I can't do anything about it. Perhaps I'll find a way later..."

Elqi withdrew his fingers from the old Taoist's wrist and gave a not-so-good diagnosis.

"It's all right, Miss Elki. Please treat me. If you need any cooperation, please let me know."

"I will try to use magic to purify the stubborn pollution in your body, and then use potions to condition you. Are you ready?" Elqi stood up from his seat and stood in front of the old Taoist priest with a staff in his hand.

"Well, come on." The old Taoist priest relaxed his whole body, closed his eyes and let Alqi cast a spell to treat him.

Light blue magic poured in from every part of his body, encircling the demonic contamination that had long since merged with his flesh and blood, slowly dissipating and purifying it. Having gained the power of the future hunter, Elki had already mastered the use of various spells targeting demonic magic.

The evil contamination in the old Taoist priest's body has developed into a chronic disease over the years, and it is extremely difficult to remove and purify it.

After about half an hour, Alqi stopped casting the spell and wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief.

The extremely strong and masculine power in the old Taoist priest's body is not well compatible with the magic spells coming from the Arctic ice field.

During the treatment process, Elqi not only had to fight against the evil pollution, but also had to fight against the old master's own power, resulting in the effect being not as good as expected.

"Huh...how do you feel?" Elki sat back in his seat, picked up the medical box at his feet, and prepared the prescription.

"Hmm, I feel a lot lighter. It's a wonderful feeling. Thank you, Miss Elki." The old Taoist priest opened his eyes and cast a spell to examine the body's condition. The black lines clinging to the flesh and bones seemed to have faded. The treatment was indeed effective.

"That's good. I'll write you a prescription. You can take it according to the instructions above. Long-term use can suppress the erosion of evil spirits." Elqi quickly handed a piece of paper full of handwriting to the old Taoist priest and instructed him word by word.

"Okay, I've got it. I'll pay Miss Elki the consultation fee." The old Taoist priest took the prescription and put it solemnly into his coat pocket.

"No need. You are His Highness's guest, I cannot accept any money." Elqi shook his head, packed up his things and was about to say goodbye and leave.

"That won't do. Miss Elki must have expended considerable energy in curing my chronic illness. I'd be remiss if you didn't charge me for my consultation. I'll give you a small gift."

The old Taoist priest grabbed Elki's hand and forced something into her palm.

"This is..." Elki was slightly stunned. A slightly hot golden feather lay quietly in the palm of his hand.

"My race is Liberian. Giving one's feathers to others is a way of expressing gratitude. Since Miss Elki doesn't want to accept the consultation fee, please accept this feather."

"Okay, I will keep it carefully." Elqi nodded, put away the golden feather, bowed and said goodbye before leaving.

"Mr. Roy, Miss Elki's spell is so effective against demonic contamination. How did she do that?"

"The Cyclops clan, to which Elki belongs, had already come into contact with evil demons thousands of years ago. The Cyclops clan has developed many unique spells to combat evil demons. Even I don't know how many there are."

“So that’s how it is…” the old Taoist priest murmured in a low voice, his eyes burning.