Chapter 10, one after another

A crowd stood outside the courtyard gate, and as they looked in the direction of the speaking companion, they saw a figure approaching from the opposite corner, walking in a strange manner, swaying unsteadily.

Chen Yuan could not guarantee anything, and seeing that the situation was nearly resolved, he took his leave and returned to the western chamber. Liu Yuanwai, looking at his son on the bed, immediately instructed his servant to clear out a guest room on the eastern side.

The old man Zhao, who was walking alongside, listened to the whispers and glanced back towards the direction of the courtyard gate, his expression complex and lost in thought. San'er, who was beside him, wanted to speak but was pulled back by him.

If supplemented by the strange techniques in this book "Huangchuan Miscellaneous Doubts", it should be able to establish a firm foothold

"As a mortal cultivator... you wouldn't really report this to the city god, would you?"

The gradually dissipating mist began to gather again, but only lingered at the stone steps outside the courtyard gate. Within the white, hazy atmosphere, a tall and slender figure swayed, slowly drifting this way with iron chains.

Then, farewell ... ... Huh, who is that over there

A crowd was gathered behind the door, and a person who appeared to be the shopkeeper looked out with a mournful expression at the old man

He wanted to say a few words to Master Zhao, but the latter, along with the wealthy merchants over there, thought he was coming over, and immediately stood up and retreated towards the front courtyard.

The next moment

Hoarse murmurs

The figure, with a face contorted by dark energy, stood at the threshold, a strange arc twisting at the corners of its mouth

Then you go talk to him? He injured that ghost, oh dear, I fear it might implicate us.

The chilling wind and coldness receded from the courtyard, and the lanterns ceased their swaying glow. In the dim yellow light, the crowd gazed at the figure in front of the courtyard gate, feeling somewhat at a loss and vaguely fearful

The voice was hoarse and unpleasant; at the moment when the swaying figure approached, a mass of dark energy swirled around that person's face, obscuring their features. The group of people who were originally leaving were suddenly frightened and ran back.

Mr. Liu watched them run to the front yard, rubbing his hands and feeling somewhat embarrassed as he looked at the young man beside him, "Sir, please do not stoop to their level..."

You are a distinguished person, and I understand that you look down upon these mundane possessions. However, the only things I can offer that are presentable are these valuables. Regardless, I kindly ask you to accept them.

Through this incident, I have developed some thoughts, or rather, I have gained some insights in my mind.

The small flame illuminated the slightly distracted face of Chen Yuan, who directed his gaze towards the wooden sculpture of Guan Gong on the table. In this world, those who practice the Dao are bound to possess certain skills, yet none have as many ideas as he does

This is to turn back halfway out of concern and inquire.

Little brother

The mist suddenly surged, and a long, grayish-white face abruptly emerged, looming over Chen Yuan's face from above, gazing down at her.

Fortunately, Liu Yuanwai seized the opportunity to mediate, as the earlier scene had already convinced the elder that Chen Yuan was indeed the remarkable person from that night, and thus his child would surely be saved

"Mr. Liu, no one alive in your household is allowed to go out tonight."

Sir, what day is it today? It seems we have encountered some strange matters, and it feels like it will never end

Uh ... ...

Indeed, a black talisman was affixed to the back of the headboard. Upon removing it, it was placed in the servant's tray and drenched with chicken blood

Left

With malice gone, Chen Yuan felt less tense. He practiced the etiquette he had learned, spreading his arms forward in a gesture of respect. The long face looking down at him appeared gloomy. After a moment, it withdrew into the mist, and a deep, resonant voice emerged, saying, "Alright, go to Liu Boyuan's room, take down the soul-binding talisman from the head of the bed, soak it in rooster's blood, and after it dries, burn it facing east at sunrise."

His words were abruptly interrupted as he exclaimed, "Oh no, not again!" The old man turned and ran, his legs moving swiftly as he darted outside, quickly slipping behind the feng shui wall.

Chen Yuan also returned to the room, and the maid timidly entered, lit the oil lamp, and said, "May you rest well, sir." She then quickly exited and closed the door behind her

Sir, is this sufficient

Personally escorting Chen Yuan to the door, "Sir, please take care as you go." He clapped his hands, presenting the entire plate of silver coins that was originally intended for the fat Taoist in front of Chen Yuan.

I hope that everyone will not spread the events of tonight

Under the eaves, an old man and a young boy exchanged a few more words. The sky was getting late, and the remaining matter was merely to wait for sunrise. The guests, eager to leave, hurriedly bid farewell to the old man after witnessing the events.

The gate was flung open with a loud bang, and more than thirty people who were leaning against it were sent flying out, scattered and lying everywhere.

Sir, please return and rest, as it is getting late

Mr. Liu... Why was I not invited to today's banquet

Let us go to your son's room and retrieve the talisman

Chen Yuan smiled and did not take to heart the fearful expressions of Liu Yuanwai and those people from earlier. After the conversation with the ghost messenger and personally experiencing the supernatural, looking back now, his state of mind had already changed.

The light flickers as it casts his shadow, holding a scroll as he approaches the window, gazing at the courtyard bathed in the light of the stars and moon. "What is the world of cultivation like in this realm? Once this matter is settled, I shall go out and take a good look, seeking a chance for opportunity."

On this side of the East Chamber, as Chen Yuan entered the room, he used his shallow magical power to sense the aura of yin and the magical energy. Following his feelings, he arrived at the head of the bed and instructed the two guards outside to come in and move Liu's young master along with the bed away from the wall

Turning around to the feng shui wall, Liu Yuanwai peeked out half of his face and looked around before quietly asking, "So... did that ghost really leave?"

The person from the theater troupe just now can be considered as having saved us; are we perhaps going a bit too far in this regard

In front of the courtyard gate

Others are merely driven by the mountain spirits and wild creatures of this realm, as well as the dark ghosts and deities. If I were to use the fierce generals from my era as chess pieces, what then? What of the impermanence of the underworld and the deity Zhong Kui? And what about the multitude of gods and Buddhas in the heavens... using the art of wood carving, manifesting and coming to life, it would not lose a new form of magic in this world.

Mr. Liu recognized the voice immediately and knew who it was. How could an ordinary person appear in such a manner? He promptly followed the other guests back to the courtyard gate, slammed the door shut with a bang, and firmly secured it with a thick wooden bolt.

In the realm of the green mountains, regarding matters of the underworld, I can assist you three times; after three times, we shall part ways with no further ties

Mr. Mo, please do not blame them; they are simply inexperienced. Could you perhaps take a look at the child and see if you can awaken him

A slender black shadow drifted away in the mist, and words also penetrated into Chen Yuan's ears

The silver coins were placed on the table, and Chen Yuan took out the "Huangchuan Miscellaneous Doubts" from his sleeve to read the story of the entangled discs once more. After ensuring there were no discrepancies, he finally felt at ease

What others have, I must have; what others do not have, I must also have

Chen Yuan instinctively tightened her grip on the wooden carving, her breathing becoming rapid

He seemed somewhat lost in thought

After creating some distance, everyone felt more at ease, occasionally glancing back, exhaling a sigh, and beginning to converse in low voices

The gentleman has left, I will be there shortly

Front yard

No, I only hope that the current agreement can be rendered void.

It was just too frightening. My heart is still pounding wildly.

He turned around, and a gust of cold wind struck his face

Chen Yuan spoke humbly, making a gesture of invitation to the elder, allowing the other party to walk ahead and lead the way. Along the way, he conveyed the instructions from the Yin officials one by one. Liu Yuanwai immediately sent a servant to the kitchen's backyard to catch a rooster for bloodletting

The clamor has quieted down, and groups of two or three guests are leaving together, bidding farewell to the attendant who is seeing them off

Chen Yuan smiled as she descended the stone steps, while the crowd, sitting on the ground, instinctively scooted backward. Chen Yuan paused, observing their panicked expressions, and for a moment, she was at a loss for how to proceed with her words.

Understood, we will certainly keep our mouths sealed.

Feeling the chill once again, Chen Yuan's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the grim reaper had turned back midway, intending to silence her for good?

Chen Yuan is not the kind of person who is overly proud; the methods he practices require a substantial amount of flesh and blood. He certainly cannot resort to stealing the livestock of others. With this sum of money, it can alleviate his urgent needs, so he does not decline. He accepts the heavy tray and sees the senior brother standing at a distance, straining to look over on tiptoe.

Soul Hook Talisman, Chen Yuan was not confident, but since she was already here, it would not hurt to take a look. Moreover, staying here and facing these people was rather awkward.

The dense fog gradually dissipated, revealing the brick-paved surface of the long street. Chen Yuan clasped his fists towards the empty street, as that fellow had finally left for good

Future generations are inundated with vast amounts of information, and their strength lies in summarizing and synthesizing it. In the world of practitioners, spells are undoubtedly repetitive; what one can do, others can also do. Take the Soul Snatching Talisman, for instance; if encountered by a practitioner with ulterior motives, it is likely to lead to a conflict

Is everything alright?

The elderly person wanted to pat Chen Yuan on the shoulder, but recalling the previous scene, they extended their hand halfway and then retracted it, instead performing a bow and quickly changed their words

The words have been spoken

Well, that is what the Yin Chai said