I, a prison guard in the Heavenly Prison, secretly became invincible thanks to the system.

Chapter 176 True Tiger View

"really?"

"Of course it's true. Take this wine and drink it first. Your daughter will definitely be alright."

Only after being comforted by the shop owner did the Taoist priest leave dejectedly.

Seeing this, the diners all shook their heads helplessly.

Ye Kang stopped the shop owner and asked in confusion, "Boss, what's going on?"

The shopkeeper glanced at Ye Kang, then raised his eyelids and said, "You're not a local?"

"They came from the south, just trying to make a living."

"I see. It's normal that you didn't know. In our area, you can disrespect even a county magistrate, but you absolutely cannot disrespect a Taoist priest, especially the Taoist priests of Zhenhu Temple. They are all great people who help the world and save the people!"

The shop owner gave a thumbs up, his eyes filled with admiration.

He sat down and said, "This gentleman just now is Master Yun Kuang from Zhenhu Temple. Don't let his crazy appearance fool you; when he's lucid, he's undoubtedly the most dignified person. He's helped us many times."

"So it really really came from Zhenhuguan..."

Ye Kang thought to himself that he had found the right person.

"Then why is he looking for his daughter?"

"Sigh, you shouldn't ask any more questions. Master Yun loses his daughter several times a year, and each time she goes missing, things turn out like this. Everyone's used to it. In a few days, his daughter will go back. It's nothing serious."

"What an interesting thing!"

Ye Kang couldn't help but smile. After paying for the wine, he led his horse and walked up the mountain outside Lianyang County.

The mountains are shrouded in mist and clouds, right next to the Poyang Lake. On the mountainside stands an ancient Taoist temple, nestled against the mountain and overlooking the water. Part of it is shrouded in mist, making it all the more magnificent.

(This is my first time using AI to illustrate illustrations; I'll try it more often in the future.)

He followed the bluestone path uphill, and soon arrived at the gate of Zhenhu Temple.

At this moment, Ye Kang had already changed into his original appearance. He had just stopped and looked around for a few moments when a young Taoist boy came over.

"Sir, what can I do for you?"

Ye Kang politely cupped his hands and said, "I am Ye Kang. I have heard of the profound and mysterious lineage of the True Tiger Temple, so I have come to pay my respects to the abbot."

The young Taoist seemed to have seen it all before and was not surprised. He led Ye Kang inside.

The horses were taken care of, while Ye Kang was led to a reception room. Before long, an old man with a sage-like demeanor walked in.

"I apologize for keeping you waiting. I am Yun Kong. Senior Brother Yunlong is busy, so I will receive you in his presence."

"So it's Daoist Yunkong, a pleasure to meet you." Ye Kang smiled politely.

Then, Master Yunkong nodded, but closed his eyes to rest, and the atmosphere suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

Finally, Ye Kang couldn't help but break the silence and said, "Daoist, to be honest, I came here this time on the recommendation of Xi Yuan, the garrison commander of the Qinglin Guard, because I have something to ask of you."

"Oh? What is it about?"

"I request to borrow the treasures of Zhenhu Temple to search for the Green Jade Lotus Root."

Ye Kang's tone was very sincere, but when Daoist Yun Kong heard this, he only frowned.

"I'm sorry, but the Jade Lotus is a precious plant of heaven and earth. If you want it, you can go find it yourself. I'm sorry I can't help you."

After he finished speaking, he stood up and made a move to leave.

Ye Kang quickly called out to him and took out the broken half of the sword hilt.

"Taoist Master, please take a look at this item."

Master Yunkong frowned as he looked over, and then his frown deepened.

“I didn’t expect Xi Yuan to give you even this. Please forgive me, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but I really can’t help you right now.”

"Is there something troubling you, Daoist Master?"

"Alas... In my view, we are now facing a crisis that is the likes of which have not been seen in decades..."

Master Yunkong's eyebrows drooped, and his already aged face seemed to age another ten years.

Ye Kang asked in confusion, "Could it be that a powerful enemy is attacking?"

Yun Kong shook his head: "No, it's just that something has been lost from my temple. If it can't be found, the consequences will be very serious."

"Master, could you please explain in detail? Perhaps I can be of help."

Seeing Ye Kang's sincerity, Daoist Yun Kong could only sigh and say, "Come with me."

The two walked out of the Taoist temple one after the other. Master Yun Kong then used his lightness skill to fly down the mountain at an extremely fast speed. Although Ye Kang was puzzled, he quickly followed.

Master Yunkong immediately showed a look of surprise.

He thought to himself: I didn't expect this kid to be so strong, able to keep up with me. Maybe he can really be of help.

The two quickly stepped into the Poyang Lake and continued forward, gradually moving from shallow water into deep water.

Finally, a small island appeared in the water ahead.

After Ye Kang landed, he saw an old Taoist priest with a long beard dressed like Yun Kong, squatting on a rock and sighing.

Master Yunkong asked with concern, "Haven't you found it yet?"

The old Taoist priest shook his head and said helplessly, "We've searched everywhere. Over the years, we've searched every place she might have gone and every body of water she might have hidden in, but there's no trace of her. This time, she's truly disappeared..."

Upon hearing this, Yun Kong's face turned pale, and he also sighed.

"What should we do? What if we enter the deep waters and encounter some great demon? We'll be doomed!"

Ye Kang listened to their conversation with a strange expression.

What exactly did they lose that made two rank eight experts so desperate?

Indeed, both of these Taoists were at least at the eighth level of the Extreme Realm. Ye Kang couldn't imagine what could make them sigh like that.

At this moment, Yun Kong remembered Ye Kang and introduced him: "This is my young friend Ye Kang, who was introduced by Xi Yuan to find the Jade Lotus. This is my senior brother, Abbot Yunlong."

Ye Kang and Daoist Yunlong exchanged greetings.

He said, "Master Yunlong, I wonder what you've lost? Why don't you let me help you look for it?"

Master Yunlong thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Very well, I am honored that you are willing to help, young friend. Actually, my third junior brother's daughter has gone missing. She goes missing every year, but in the past she would find a place to hide on her own and we would take her back when we found her. But this time is different, she is really missing!"

Ye Kang suddenly realized, "Oh, so it's still about that mad Taoist priest."

He said, "I come from the Imperial City Guard and know some techniques for finding people. I wonder what kind of personality and hobbies Daoist Yun Kuang's beloved daughter has?"

Ye Kang actually knew nothing, but he at least tried his best to make a good impression.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Yunlong pondered for a long time.

"If we're talking about hobbies, she prefers eating raw goose eggs, and she can swallow seven or eight in one go."

"So you like protein, which means you might be attracted to waterfowl... Wait! How many?"

Ye Kang was stunned, thinking he was hallucinating.

What little girl could lay seven or eight goose eggs in one go?

Master Yunkong added, "It's not just eggs! She also loves to eat adult geese. Once, she ate all the goose pen in a villager's house. When I caught her, she still had feathers all over her mouth."

"Yes, yes, yes! And she especially loves sleeping in caves, sometimes for months at a time!"

"Ridiculous! She's hibernating!"

"You're the one being ridiculous! You're clearly sleeping!"

"Hibernation is just sleeping!"

The two old Taoist priests then began to argue.

Ye Kang listened with his mouth agape, his mind completely blank.

After a while, he said warily, "The girl you two are talking about, she's not a normal human little girl, is she?"