Chapter 0006: The Incantation Begins

The man with the surname Meng drove the chicken bones into the ground one by one. Noticing my careful observation, he sneered and said, "Do you understand?"

However, this person with the surname Meng employs a rather unique method to invoke the incantation. He first inscribes the spell onto a pair of brass bells using a secret technique, and then strikes the bells to produce the incantation, successfully stunning a dozen or so bats in one go

I was surprised to see several blood marks on the face of the person with the surname Meng; this bat is indeed somewhat sinister

A paper figure stands in the mist, appearing faintly and ominously, exuding a chilling aura.

I received a sentence, claiming to be in true voice

They have arrived, they have arrived

The fog arose in a strange manner; Abiao had just checked the weather, and the conditions in this area were clear, with no heavy fog.

"How is it? Is my hand still okay?" said the proud one with the surname Meng as he looked at me

The so-called incantation sound is a term used within our field, referring to the peculiar sounds produced when chanting spells. For example, the six-syllable mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" in Buddhism is also a type of incantation sound

As for me, the tasks assigned are similar to those of A Biao, solely responsible for protecting Master He Jiu, and I need not concern myself with other matters

It turned out that the mist had spread to the gate of the courtyard, and the paper figure was getting closer and closer. By this time, her face could be clearly seen, exquisitely and delicately painted, with a graceful appearance. Indeed, it resembled the second young lady of the He family, He Qianxue.

I nodded in agreement: "Hmm, the bell is acceptable."

Liu Feihe pondered and said: "Originally, it would not have been a problem to let the young friend take command, but tonight's situation is intricate and quite perilous..."

The true white bone nail is made from human bones crafted into long nails, and it must also undergo incantation carving, followed by a series of complex refining processes, making it extremely rare

Liu Feihe hurriedly said: "No!"

Others called out the names of the two, yet there was not a single echo in response, the surroundings were silent, with only the paper figure standing there, swaying slightly

Liu Feihe hesitated slightly: "Although the Soul Locking Array has been broken, the Wandering Soul Corridor cannot be dismantled in the short term. It is both real and illusory, making it truly difficult to discern.

The servants appeared alarmed and whispered among themselves about the possibility of a ghost haunting them, but they fell silent only after being scolded by A Biao.

The He family's ancestral home covers a vast area, with the courtyard alone being several times larger than that of an average family's villa

Liu Feihe also shouted loudly: "Everyone, don't panic, it's just a paper figure!"

The one with the surname Meng scoffed, saying: "You? You dare to compare yourself with my master?"

Master He Jiu gently tapped me from behind and said in a low voice, "Young Master, Master Liu is indeed experienced. For my sake, let us not create internal disputes."

Mr. He Jiu and A Biao are laymen, left dumbfounded by his bluster; in reality, this is not some white bone nail, but merely a chicken bone nail

At the edge of the mist, there are several jujube trees. The moonlight shines down, revealing a pale figure standing beside the trees, with long hair cascading over her shoulders, faintly suggesting that she is a woman

There is an old saying in the folk, called "to kill the chicken to scare the monkey". In fact, this phrase originally came from within our industry

Mr. He Jiu and the others were both shocked and impressed upon witnessing this miraculous scene, and they all expressed their admiration.

At that moment, the guards outside suddenly exclaimed in unison: "What is happening?"

Another disciple presented a wooden box and opened it, revealing a neatly arranged row of white nails, each approximately one inch long

The fog had spread to a distance of twenty meters from the villa, and anything beyond that was completely indistinguishable

I ignored him and simply smiled while looking at Liu Feihe.

Liu Feihe waved his hand and smiled, saying: "There is no need for Ninth Master to worry; it is merely a matter of meeting force with force and dealing with challenges as they come. We shall remain in the house, waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out, and observe what tricks they are up to."

I recognized it as a paper figure, concealed within this mist, which is rather eerie and frightening

"Hmph, a thing that plays tricks and pretends to be mysterious!" The person with the surname Meng coldly put away the bell.

caused the person with the surname Meng to turn pale with anger

Master He Jiu quickly intervened to mediate the situation, asking what should be done now

Liu Feihe modestly said a few words, but his several disciples displayed smiles on their faces, quite pleased.

The servants trembled in fear, saying that they had heard this crying sound before, which often occurred at night

Thus, Liu Feihe began to allocate personnel, assigning twelve guards to stand watch in the courtyard, while A Biao remained in the living room to guard Master He Jiu. The other servants busied themselves with various tasks, preparing tea and snacks, ensuring that the logistics were in order

The bats that were flying chaotically inside the room suddenly fell down, and the servants hurriedly rushed forward to kill them one by one

Isn't it just the Three Yang Ling Ding Formation

The so-called "killing the chicken to scare the monkey" does not mean making the monkey afraid by letting it see the chicken being killed. Rather, it involves killing the chicken to create a sudden and intense fluctuation of yang energy that is highly sensitive to the monkey, thereby imposing a significant shock on it

The chicken is a creature with strong Yang energy; substances such as chicken blood and chicken bones retain their Yang energy even after being removed for one year

This flag is a palm-sized standard made of yellow cloth, typically used during the formation of troops

"That works, how about I take on the role of the commander?" I asked with a smile

The guards stationed in the courtyard had clearly never witnessed such a scene; their faces turned pale, all displaying expressions of fear.

Liu Feihe, with his hands behind his back, walked around the courtyard a few times before selecting a spot. One of his disciples immediately began to plant small flags in the ground.

At that moment, Master He Jiu and A Biao also came out of the room, curiously asking: "What is that?"

Master He Jiu nodded repeatedly in agreement

I was slightly surprised, as I did not expect this person to also possess the ability to cast spells.

I did not reveal it either, I merely observed from the side

Master He Jiu, in a fit of rage, declared: "Whoever goes to eliminate her will be generously rewarded"

Liu Feihe bowed his hands towards me and said: "Chen Xiaoyou, let us discuss a strategy. However, it is most taboo to act independently in such matters. We should select a commander, and it is best to follow this person's orders in all actions"

Suddenly, a thick fog rolled in, and the two individuals were instantly engulfed, disappearing from sight

Since it was the request of the party concerned, I smiled and conceded, saying that it would be acceptable

Little did they know, more people began to scream

The chicken bone nail can be considered a simplified version of the white bone nail

The person with the surname Meng scoffed and said, "What nonsense are you talking? Do you know how difficult it is to distinguish between true and false sounds?"

I discerned the meaning behind his words; he is afraid that I might not follow his orders later and cause trouble, so he is trying to corner me with his words first

As soon as the words fell, several piercing cries of a woman echoed through the mist.

That group of dark shadows turned out to be more than ten bats, which suddenly pounced onto the face of the person with the surname Meng, exploding in an instant and flapping wildly in all directions, causing the servants in the room to scream in terror

I was enjoying myself, having picked a piece of pastry to eat, when I noticed Liu Feihe and his disciples whispering and discussing something. As I approached the door, I discovered that the mist was getting closer, now less than ten meters away from here

However, it was not long before someone suddenly screamed loudly: "Ghost... a female ghost!"

At this moment, Liu Feihe and his disciples finally finished their murmuring, and the five of them arrived in the courtyard

The mysterious smile of the one surnamed Meng said, "This is a bone nail!" As he spoke, he took a bone nail in his hand

As I went out with the crowd, I was surprised to see that a thick fog had risen in the night, and this fog was not the usual light white color, but rather a hazy gray-black, enveloping the villa.

Master He Jiu furrowed his brows and asked, "I have heard this sound before; is it all just an auditory hallucination?"

This cannot be blamed on my sharp tongue; to speak frankly, if he could produce incantations without relying on that pair of bells, it would indeed be worth seeing

"Damn it!" shouted Meng loudly, opening the wooden box he carried with him. He took out a pair of palm-sized brass bells, clapped them together, and the bells emitted a sound of "clang".

But it was too late; two guards, eager for rewards, drew their standard short clubs and shouted loudly as they charged forward

I ignored him and went to look at those bats that had been knocked down

It is just that this face placed on the paper figure's head evokes an indescribable eeriness

I replied: "If I can't even distinguish between reality and illusion, I might as well go home and hold my child."

You ... ... '' The person with the surname Meng was so angry that their face turned red

"Stop talking nonsense!" A Biao slapped him.

The expression on the face of the person with the surname Meng changed suddenly, and their lips moved as if they were about to say something. At that moment, the guards in front suddenly stirred.