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Yin Yang Demon Suppression
"What happened?" Scarred Ghost floated a short distance away, feeling that Ye Mingshang had not followed, and turned back with a puzzled expression.
Ye Mingshang glanced at the three people not far away and softly said, "Wait for me."
Approaching closer, Ye Mingshang addressed the three, "The place I am going to next will be very dangerous. I might not have time to take care of you, so you should go back."
Lin the Old Man thought for a moment; he had already fought hard for this goal. Now that he had finally touched upon this realm, how could he easily give up? Perhaps in one aspect, he had already achieved his purpose. He had seen lonely souls and wild ghosts and had observed them up close. He had also encountered the powerful and almost mythical Scarred Ghost, so his wish could be considered fulfilled.
But could he really be content? Would he truly be satisfied to stop here? Would he not look at the broader world ahead? Just because there was danger, should he give up? Should he retreat and then take pride in his experiences while slowly wasting away the remaining years?
No! How could that be?! I have fought my whole life for this mysterious realm! How many life-and-death experiences have I gone through? Can I just give up after seeing it once? No! A door to a new world has already opened; how can I abandon it! Since there are only a few years left anyway, if I can fulfill my wish today, what does it matter if I die?
"No, I want to go with you!" After a brief internal struggle, Lin the Old Man resolutely chose to move forward.
Ye Mingshang gave him a faint glance. "It's very dangerous inside; you could very well die. Besides, your wish should have been fulfilled by now."
Fulfilled? How could that be?! Lin the Old Man's gaze was firm; his already aging body suddenly burst forth with a youthful vigor. "Going back now would just be self-deception. My ambitions are not limited to this! I want to subdue demons and vanquish evil like you; this is my lifelong pursuit. How can I just give it up? Don't underestimate me, you filthy ghost!" By the end of his statement, Lin the Old Man was nearly roaring.
Lin the Old Man's reaction made Ye Mingshang feel a sense of respect. Originally, he thought Lin the Old Man was just like other wealthy people who sought out such experiences to satisfy their curiosity after achieving material satisfaction. Bringing him here was merely out of consideration for Lin Qianqian; Ye Mingshang actually looked down on him.
However, Lin the Old Man's actions completely shattered Ye Mingshang's perception of him and made him put away that disdain, gaining more respect for Lin the Old Man. This respect stemmed from his persistence in pursuing dreams and his decades-long commitment to facing danger and death while resolutely choosing to uphold his beliefs. Isn't such a person worthy of admiration?
"Alright, you can go. But don't blame me if you die." Face did not show too much emotion. Ye Mingshang glanced at Lin Qianqian. "You should go back; I'll have Joan take you."
Lin Qianqian was still immersed in shock over her grandfather's actions when she suddenly heard Ye Mingshang's words and became somewhat angry.
Is this trying to send me away? Just because there's danger, do I have to leave? Why? Because I'm an ordinary person? Because I'm a girl? Do you think I'm useless and can't help you? Do you think I'm a burden?
"Do you men really think this is the best way to protect girls? How foolish!"
Lin Qianqian was almost screaming in her heart, not knowing why she was so angry. Was it because he didn't want to take her with him? But hadn't they only just met? Why was she feeling this way?
"Qianqian?" Ye Mingshang noticed that Lin Qianqian had little reaction, and her expression was somewhat twisted and conflicted. For some reason, he felt a bit worried.
"Brother Ye, don't leave me behind." Lin Qianqian calmed herself down and finally said this.
"You..." Ye Mingshang felt it was strange. Leave her behind? He simply didn't want her to take risks; why did she think that way?
"I want to go with you." Lin Qianqian bit her lip and looked up at Ye Mingshang, her gaze focused and determined.
"But it's very dangerous."
"I just want to be with Brother Ye." Lin Qianqian's words were firm and left no room for refusal. As she looked into Ye Mingshang's eyes, tears began to well up. "If I go back, I might never see Brother Ye again, right? If that's the case, then I must go with you!"
Ye Mingshang didn't know how to respond. Rationality told him he shouldn't bring her along; he shouldn't even bring Lin the Old Man. Going alone might take some effort, but it wouldn't be life-threatening. If he brought them along, he would definitely have to divide his attention to protect them, greatly increasing the danger.
He also found it strange why Lin Qianqian reacted so strongly. If it were Lin the Old Man, it would be due to a lifetime of pursuits and dreams intertwined with life-and-death choices. But what about Lin Qianqian? Could it be that she had fallen for him? Although he admitted that he was somewhat popular with girls, it couldn't be that someone would risk their life after just a few meetings, could it?
"I can't guarantee your safety." After saying this, even Ye Mingshang himself was slightly stunned. What was happening to him? According to his character, he should have firmly insisted that she leave. Could it be that he had developed feelings? Impossible! With that person around, he couldn't possibly feel this way.
"And you?" He quickly recited the Ice Heart Formula several times to calm himself down. Ye Mingshang looked at Joan, who was standing by in shock.
"Me?" Joan was slightly taken aback but then grinned and scratched his head. "Of course I'm going with my master! I plan to surpass my master in strength one day; how could I give up here? Haha!"
With that, Ye Mingshang said no more and turned to walk towards Scarred Ghost.
"Let's go." After glancing at Scarred Ghost, Ye Mingshang said lightly.
After taking a couple of steps, Ye Mingshang suddenly felt someone bump into him. Confused, he turned around to see the Paper Man. He slapped his forehead, realizing he had forgotten about it!
With an apologetic look, Ye Mingshang snatched Joan's cloth bag and turned it upside down, shaking it vigorously. Once everything was emptied out, Ye Mingshang snapped his fingers, and a flame suddenly sprang up above his thumb.
Then, under everyone's curious gaze, he gently flicked the flame onto the Joss Paper. With a whoosh, the fire blazed up. The Paper Man, afraid of the fire, quickly moved away and looked at Ye Mingshang. After receiving a nod from him, it joyfully spun around twice. Then, wisps of smoke floated over, forming stacks of Joss Paper in front of it.
Seeing so much money made the Paper Man very happy; it lightly shook its body and the Joss Paper disappeared. Then it joyfully spun around twice in the air before landing, as the spirit that had possessed it departed.
"Thank you." A childish voice seemed to ring in the air.
"Let's go." Ye Mingshang urged expressionlessly.
Scarred Ghost looked enviously at the paper figure and led the way. As they walked, he felt jealous that the spirit had gained such a windfall; that amount of money was enough for him to buy plenty of offerings and even find a few women to entertain...
Following Scarred Ghost down a very secluded path off the mountain, although no one had walked there for years, it wasn't too difficult to traverse since there were no plants.
Atop the mountain, it was hard to notice, but once they reached the bottom, visibility was suddenly obstructed. It was pitch black all around; the trees blocked out any moonlight.
"Golden Fire Flourishes, Jiao Lian Yuan Shen; Internal Protection Form, External Demon Spirit; Transforming Fire Phoenix, guide me to light; Urgent Order!"
Casting a Fire Bright Technique casually, Ye Mingshang carefully surveyed his surroundings. Under the illumination of the Fire Bright Technique, he could see some things, but the thick White Mist that enveloped everything severely obstructed visibility; he could only make out objects within ten meters.
Most of the plants on the mountain were nearly dead, yet down here they grew quite lushly. However, these plants lacked any vibrant life; instead, they emanated a heavy Yin Qi that made one feel uncomfortable. Branches moved without wind and leaves rustled against each other with a Sasha sound that created an eerie atmosphere. Occasionally, a strange bird would fly out and emit a sound similar to crying that echoed through the forest, filling the area with a terrifying and bizarre ambiance.
The Yin Qi was heavy down here and the temperature had dropped significantly. It felt bone-chillingly cold; Scarred Ghost being a Soul Body naturally felt nothing. Ye Mingshang had trained in martial arts for years and was immune to cold and heat; although he disliked this atmosphere, he didn't feel particularly affected by it.
However, a few of them, including Joan, were unable to endure it. After all, Joan was still young and had a lot to learn. They were just shivering a bit; Lin Qianqian, being a woman, had weaker stamina, and Lin the Old Man was also quite old. Both of them were trembling severely, their faces pale, and after a while, their lips even turned slightly purple.
"Just tuck this into your clothes, and it won't be so cold," Ye Mingshang said as he magically pulled out two Fire Talismans and handed them to Lin Qianqian and her grandfather.
Lin Qianqian tightened her leather jacket and felt warmth spreading through her. She took the Fire Talisman and held it in her palm; immediately, a warm current flowed from the talisman through her hands and arms, spreading throughout her body.
On the other side, Lin the Old Man placed the talisman in his chest pocket and also felt a warm current radiating from his chest throughout his body, dispelling the bone-chilling cold.
Although it was still somewhat cold, the effect of the Fire Talismans made it bearable, even warmer than when they were on the mountain. However, while they felt warm, Joan was still shivering with a distressed expression on his face.
"Master, what about mine?"
"You don't have one," Ye Mingshang replied without turning back as he followed Scarred Ghost and left first.
"What?! Master, you can't do this! This is abuse!" Joan complained with a pained expression, almost on the verge of tears.
Lin Qianqian covered her mouth and chuckled as she followed Ye Mingshang closely. Lin the Old Man looked at Joan with sympathy, patted his shoulder in consolation, and then followed along as well.
"You all are bullying me!" Joan shouted in grievance. Just then, a gust of cold wind blew by, making him shiver again. Looking around at the eerie and dim surroundings, Joan swallowed hard and hurried to catch up.
However, no one noticed that behind them, a dark figure flashed by and disappeared.
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