Chapter 5, The Distress of Mao Xueying

To be on the safe side, in the yard, I set up a simple Nine Yin Soul Refining Array using copper coins and a sharpened peach wood stick

"Master Ni, what an impressive skill! However, this bronze mirror is very important to me. Would you be willing to part with it for a price of one million?" Mao Xueying suddenly stood up, walked in front of me, and raised the price of the bronze mirror once again.

"Ni Ge, who is this Miss Mao?" On the car, Er Jiu asked with a hint of fear.

After listening to Li Baofu's remarks, I found myself both amused and exasperated. In such urgent need to relieve oneself, why must one choose to flood the temple of Wong Tai Sin

Looking left and right, the county magistrate and the second uncle stood at the door, not even entering, appearing quite reserved. The situation was somewhat strange. This woman's background is not simple.

I sighed, this weasel is just too fond of acting cute! It hardly resembles the creature that tormented Li Baofu to the brink of death.

Oh, did she not make things difficult for you? Upon hearing my explanation, my second uncle immediately expressed concern for me and continued, "Ni Ge, don't be afraid. At worst, I can quit being this secretary; we cannot allow ourselves to be bullied.

I understand that this is an invitation. As long as I extend my hand, it would be tantamount to acceptance. I was just about to refuse when I noticed that Mao Xueying's gaze held a hint of deeper meaning.

Upon arriving at the VIP building, I found the county magistrate and my second uncle anxiously standing at the entrance. As soon as they saw me approaching, their faces instantly lit up with joy

This is strange! Early this morning, the county head received a call from the secretary of the municipal party committee, stating that Miss Mao is an esteemed guest and instructed us to cooperate fully. However, Miss Mao came here just to find you. Do you really not know her?

I decisively refused and got up to leave. In the palm of my hand, the contents of the paper made me very curious. The relationship between Zhuang Gang and Mao Xueying was clearly that of master and servant. However, after this interaction, it seemed that Zhuang Gang was subtly taking on a leading role. Perhaps this crumpled paper holds the answer

The weasel jumped onto the ground facing me, clasped its two paws together in a gesture of respect, and then leaped into the temple, disappearing in an instant

The weasel lowered its head and thought for a moment, then resolutely shook its head, gesturing with its two paws to depict the scene of its house collapsing. Its pair of small eyes looked at me pitifully, even misting over with a layer of moisture.

I am puzzled; even if I were to assist the county magistrate, it would be impossible to receive such treatment! After all, I am still a junior.

There is no need for that, I am a resident of this county. If needed, you can contact me at any time. I apologize for not being able to assist, I will take my leave now

I smiled faintly and then handed over the Qian Kun Seeking Dragon Mirror

"Nige, you are back!" The second uncle jogged over, his forehead glistening with beads of sweat

The county magistrate hosted a banquet at the VIP building to express gratitude, and insisted that I must attend

Where can I find such good people to help repair a copper mirror for free

Mao Xueying did not shy away from my gaze. There was not even a hint of the shyness typical of a young woman. She continued to hold the tea and savor it slowly.

Ten minutes later, a truck arrived with about ten masons. Li Baofu and I got into an off-road vehicle and headed straight for Wulong Mountain.

Under the guidance of Li Baofu, after much effort until dawn, we finally found the collapsed Wong Tai Sin Temple.

Could Master Ni temporarily lend me the Qian Kun Seeking Dragon Mirror?" Duan Gang's tone softened as he immediately made the request

Master Ni, let's go back. Until this moment, Li Baofu was still somewhat shaken; he did not want to stay even for a minute in this temple of the Yellow Emperor and the library.

"It's alright. I didn't expect this treasure to be so powerful. Master Duan, are you okay?" I retracted the Qiankun Seeking Dragon Mirror, comforting Duan Gang, while secretly feeling delighted in my heart

"What an impressive magical artifact, it has made Master Ni laugh!" Duan Gang slumped in the chair, panting heavily

My gaze suddenly sharpened, and I looked again as the grayish mist flowed upward through my mouth and nose. My heart sank even further.

I shook my head

I furrowed my brows and began to scrutinize Mao Xueying. I had previously noticed a strange mark on her forehead, but it was odd that even with my cultivation level just approaching the second rank, I could not discern the reason behind this mark.

"Master Ni, you have misunderstood. My name is Duan Gang, and this is Miss Mao Yuying. We have come this time to sincerely apologize. In fact, Miss Mao and I would like to ask for your assistance, brother," said the middle-aged man with baby fat, his face full of smiles.

In the late morning, a small temple, about the height of a person and constructed of concrete, appeared before my eyes, which was certainly a significant improvement compared to the previous earthen dwelling

Is that so? That is truly unfortunate. However, Duan and I are planning to stay here for a while. If it is convenient for Master Ni, could we temporarily borrow this mirror?

The weasel in hand, though unable to resist, continued to glare fiercely at Li Baofu, grunting in anger.

Perhaps it was the previous contact that led Duan Gang to have some suspicions about me. Throughout the afternoon, Duan Gang did not contact me. Instead, my second uncle sent someone to deliver the peach wood stick. I am not in a hurry; since the other party is interested in the dragon-seeking plate in my possession, they will surely come again. However, the method of contact is uncertain.

The expressions on the county magistrate and the second uncle's faces suddenly appeared somewhat strange

"It doesn't matter, I still won't transfer the bronze mirror to you." With a smile, I directly expressed my bottom line.

"Master Ni, have you noticed something?" Duan Gang asked me somewhat nervously

I raised the weasel and placed it in front of myself

"I will send a vehicle shortly, and we will head up the mountain overnight to build a house for the deity." The county chief can no longer wait; this matter has nearly driven the family to the brink of collapse. It is best to resolve it as soon as possible.

Sigh! I sighed and said, "I really do not know my second uncle. I only saw him at the market yesterday, and I did not expect him to have such a profound background. Besides, I have always been at the temple, so how could I know someone like him"

Master Ni is truly remarkable! He identified the problem at a glance. Duan Gang praised me a little and continued, This mark appeared after Miss Mao paid tribute to her ancestors. Since then, Miss Mao has become increasingly reclusive. I have tried numerous methods, but none have had any effect, and I am even unsure of what impact this mark will have on Miss Mao.

Looking again at Mao Xueying's forehead, the mark formed by the grayish aura presents a shape resembling an inverted triangle, within which faintly appears a lifelike little figure. This little figure bears a striking resemblance to Mao Xueying.

I do not know. I answered sincerely

I did not refuse either. I simply accepted it.

My second uncle handed over a bank card

As a professional exorcist, it is essential to gather all the necessary tools to ensure safety and reliability

Unexpectedly, my second uncle left with me, leaving the county magistrate still guarding like a doorman.

Alas! Tomorrow you will go up the mountain with them and rebuild your temple. Then I will arrange offerings and incense for you to see how it goes

"It's nothing, it's nothing. Do you know a girl with the surname Mao, Ni Ge?" However, Er Jiu responded with a baffling question.

"You wretched being, even if Li Baofu is at fault, there was no need for you to nearly take his life. Considering that you have cultivated your spiritual intelligence with great difficulty, I can let you go. However, you must ensure that you do not disturb them again"

Duan Gang extended his hand but did not receive the bronze mirror, and somewhat awkwardly said: "This is natural, I too would like to know whether this Qian Kun Seeking Dragon Mirror is of any assistance to Miss Mao"

The Qiankun Dragon-Seeking Mirror trembled in Duan Gang's hand, and a small red dragon, the length of a chopstick, appeared. It looked up at Duan Gang with confusion, then glanced at me, seemingly bored, shook its head, and closed its eyes again

I opened the cage and let the weasel out: "Go on, don't come out again in the future"

"Oh, Miss Mao, the mark on your forehead, you should be able to remove it, right?" I sat down and said, looking at Duan Gang.

The middle-aged person with baby fat sitting next to me is very respectfully seated at the lower position

There is a problem with that section in the Congo

I am very sorry, the bronze mirror can be used by you, but it cannot be given to you. I stood up, clearly expressing my intention, yet I felt a sudden lump of paper in the palm of my hand

Duan Gang hurriedly took the Qiankun Seeking Dragon Mirror, holding it in his hands, his body trembling with excitement due to the excess flesh all over him

As soon as I entered the private room, my gaze immediately became focused. Sitting in this room was none other than the coldly beautiful woman from the market. At that moment, she was holding a bowl of tea and was curiously staring at me.

The second uncle and the county magistrate's family clearly appeared to be somewhat fearful. After Li Baofu finished speaking, the scene immediately fell into silence

After parting ways with my second uncle, I finally took out the crumpled paper. It turned out to be a pink napkin. When I unfolded it, it seemed to have two words written in tea: "Save me!"

"Master Ni, it was our fault earlier, and this young lady here offers her apologies to you." The cold and elegant woman spoke with a sincere attitude, yet she remained composed as she sat.

Hoo! Duan Gang, drenched in sweat, felt his body go limp as he slumped into the chair. It was evident that this attempt to activate the Qiankun Seeking Dragon Mirror had completely drained the spiritual energy within him

At noon, just upon arriving in the county town, I received a call from my second uncle

I have no intention of leaving behind the Qian Kun Seeking Dragon Mirror. If they do not return it, given Mao Xueying's background, I have no grounds to seek justice.

I immediately shook my head: "No, I have never seen such a mark."

There is nothing to be embarrassed about. This line of work, which helps to drive away evil spirits and ward off malevolence, is a duty, and receiving payment for it is a matter of cause and effect

I turned around and took a deep look at Duan Gang, then took out the Qiankun Xunlong Mirror and said: "Master Duan, I have only wiped this Qiankun Xunlong Mirror a little since I got it, and I have not used it yet. It is no problem for you to borrow it, but why not use it right here?"

What happened, Second Uncle? I asked, puzzled.

"Brother Ni Ge, let's not worry about these matters for now; let's head to the private room first." In the end, it was still the county magistrate who made the decision. With my second uncle on my left and right, we ascended to the tenth floor of the VIP building.

Second Uncle nodded: "It is good that you are fine. Although those things are not many, they are easy to find. I will bring them to you later. By the way, this is a small token of appreciation from the county magistrate for you, please take it."

Haha, my second uncle's words moved me greatly: "I'm fine, she just wants me to help with a small favor. By the way, second uncle, can you find some ancient bronze coins and a peach wood stick?"

The Nine Yin Soul Refining Formation is extremely powerful within the realm of the Unadorned Divine Techniques. As the name suggests, soul refining is a formation that directly targets the soul. The complete formation can even forcibly extract the soul from a celestial being.