Chapter 7, Puppet Curse

I retrieved a porcelain bottle and five paper figures from the embrace of the forged steel

How could you still be afraid that I would consume you? If you do not come, then so be it

Upon opening the porcelain bottle, a vague and obscure aura rushed straight to my head. It seems this is the medium for the ghostly spirit that Duan Gang has just summoned using the puppet technique. Looking at the paper figure, it bears names and the generated eight characters. It appears that Duan Gang has actually controlled as many as five members of the Mao family.

Thank you, Master Ni, for your saving grace. At this moment, the gloom on Mao Xueying's face completely dissipated. She looked at me with a face full of gratitude

After completing all of this, I took out the rice paper and drew two soul-requiem spells on it with cinnabar, just in case

"Damn it, I'll kill you; it's too cheap for you. You have cast a spell on me, so I'll first collect some interest before handing you over to Miss Mao. You can just enjoy the rest of your life!" Tie Tou clenched his fists, cracking his knuckles.

A few minutes later, three cars stopped in front of me. My second uncle and Tietou got out of the car with a dozen younger brothers.

I am fine, however, Second Uncle, please bring more people with you

Hmph! I suddenly stomped my foot and casually hurled the peach wood stick to the center of the courtyard. Only then did I turn around, looking at Duan Gang with a smile that was not quite a smile.

Master Duan, I am unable to go out. How about this! If you do not mind, my place is humble, please come over.

Thus, the sound of screams echoed in my small living room. Ten minutes later, Duan Gang was lying on the ground, covered in blood.

After a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, Duan Gang finally made up his mind. "Alright, Miss Mao and I will visit in ten minutes."

"How is that possible! My puppet spell has never failed!" Duan Gang exclaimed with wide eyes.

The way that can be spoken of is not the eternal way; all things have their way; even thieves have their way; the soul returns to the path of the talisman; do not delay in coming; hasten as the law commands

Iron Head is my buddy, how could I not see you manipulating him like a puppet

You are welcome, we, as people of our kind, are indeed tasked with exorcising demons and subduing monsters. Such scum would be dealt with by anyone who encounters them. Now, Miss Mao, your puppet curse has been lifted, and this matter is now in your hands. The seeds he has sown within you can only be tasted by you!

I resolutely refuse, and then I change the subject, saying that if you want to come, come here. I want to see what tricks Duan Gang still has up his sleeve. I have said it before, whether it is Mao Xueying or Tie Tou, the fundamental solution to the curses on them lies with Duan Gang.

In the past! A cold laugh surged within me. The matter with Tie Tou was not yet resolved when six uninvited guests directly entered my courtyard. Just after sending them off, you called. What a coincidence! Am I going to your place for a feast at Hongmen?

What happened over there, Ge Ni? Why did the police also go? Are you okay? Wait, I will be there soon.

110 can no longer be dialed, otherwise it cannot be explained

Oh, this is quite a long story. When I was at the market, I noticed that Miss Mao's forehead mark was very strange. Moreover, it is impossible for anyone to remain so composed as Miss Mao, regardless of the circumstances. Not to mention, Miss Mao's age is also a factor.

With a loud bang, Duan Gang was firmly knocked down to the ground by the wall, landing squarely on his backside

A person with the cultivation of a second-grade metaphysician can indeed be terrifying when engaging in wrongdoing! I couldn't help but feel a sense of lament in my heart, showing no mercy towards Duan Gang, and once again delivered a fierce kick before turning away in anger.

Sigh! I let out a breath; this is what they call the rhythm of not asking for trouble and not facing consequences

Is Master Duan planning to just wait here at the door? I joked with a smile and turned to walk into the house

This is rather inconvenient, isn't it!" Duan just seemed to hesitate.

The sound of brakes echoed in my ears

Hehe, Duan Gang suddenly laughed: "Just based on the illusion array in your yard!" As he spoke, Duan Gang took out a talisman, abruptly pressed it against his forehead, and charged towards the wall of the living room.

Mao Xueying's expression first showed a moment of daze, but her eyes gradually became clearer. On her face, the weariness was evident, resembling someone who had just recovered from a serious illness. Looking again at the mark on her forehead, it had already faded considerably.

As soon as I stepped out, I saw Duan Gang looking at the yard with some suspicion. Upon seeing me, he immediately laughed and said, "Master Ni, you truly are a person who does not reveal your true self. I wonder if the Qiankun Dragon Seeking Mirror is with you"

Chanting the incantation, the flames in the fire pit suddenly blazed vigorously. The porcelain bottle also shattered with a crisp sound. A surge of black mist struggled in the flames for a moment before being completely incinerated.

After ten minutes, I finally led each person out of the courtyard one by one

Second uncle, a few thieves and police have come to my yard, could you please bring some people over here!

Mao Xueying's gaze suddenly became a bit dazed, but after a moment, it returned to normal, although her expression was noticeably somewhat listless. Nevertheless, she continued to step towards the room.

What happened? My illusion array is still functioning well! I thought you would be able to walk through walls! I sat on the chair, smiling calmly.

"Hehehe! Master Ni is joking." Duan Gang quickly followed my footsteps into the room. Upon raising my eyes, I saw the Qiankun Xunlong Mirror placed on the table. I hurried my pace and reached out to grab it.

I have some subtle temptations. As long as Duan Gang believes that everything is under control and enters the living room, that will be the moment for me to take action

At this moment, the leading police officer had a bruised face, and his clothes had been torn into Hawaiian traditional attire. He was standing next to my second uncle, wearing an awkward smile.

"Puppet Curse! Master Duan, you overestimate your own abilities. If this were truly a Puppet Curse, I would indeed be at a loss against you. However, you are using a ghost as a medium to gradually control a person's actions. Although the person being controlled cannot refuse you, you cannot fully control their consciousness. At best, it is merely a basic form of puppetry."

Duan Gang burst into wild laughter: "Why? Because you are the heiress of Shanghai Group! I find it strange, my puppet curse has always been very concealed, how did you come to know the method to break it?"

It is nothing, I have set up a formation inside, and these few individuals have been deceived by the illusion array. You all wait here while I go in and bring them out one by one

I had no choice but to call my second uncle.

Duan Gang was momentarily taken aback; upon closer inspection, the bronze mirror on the table had unexpectedly transformed into a talisman. He was instantly infuriated, to the point where his nose nearly twisted in anger

Not long after this matter concluded, I received a call from Duan Gang: "Master Ni, I have almost recovered now. Could you bring over the Dragon Seeking Mirror?"

I forgot to tell you that I have arranged the house in an inverted universe formation, while the outside is merely an illusion formation. I stood up with a smile and walked towards Duan Gang.

I smiled as I looked at Duan Gang. At that moment, Tie Tou suddenly appeared at the door, looking at Duan Gang with a face full of disdain

This is a direct confrontation! I chuckled: "Master Duan, the mirror is right in the living room. Since you are here, why not come in and have a seat? Everything can be discussed."

Hmph! Tie Tou let out a cold snort: "You think I was really under your control? Ni Ge and I had already made arrangements. I pretended to obey your commands just to confuse you, leading you into a trap so that you couldn't escape."

You too, how can ordinary people's houses be entered at will? This time I will not pursue the matter; you should educate these few individuals properly later. Everyone deserves a chance for reform!" The second uncle sternly reprimanded the police in an official tone, and then began to offer suggestions for reform.

Master Duan, can you now explain what all of this is about

This is the Inverted Universe Formation. Anyone who enters the formation will experience a shift in perception, meaning that what was originally seen as a window will be perceived as a door, while the door will be regarded as a wall

"Miss Mao, please go ahead." Duan Gang respectfully gestured for Mao Xueying to lead the way first

I then removed the focal point of the yard, temporarily rendering the Nine Yin Soul Refining Array ineffective

I sat down with great interest, smiling as I looked at Duan Gang

Observing Duan Gang's contemplative expression, I continued, "You mentioned the Gui Bin Lou, yet you do not even know the purpose of this mark. This truly makes me mourn for your intelligence! As a person of second-grade cultivation, you are unable to comprehend such a simple matter. Furthermore, when Miss Mao shook my hand, she handed me a note that read 'Save me.' All of this indicates that she is under control, and the one controlling her is you"

Duan Gang chuckled coldly: "Master Ni truly possesses great skill, how did you see through it?"

Duan Gang turned his head to look at me again and asked

Let's go! Let's get out first! I said somewhat dejectedly. Had I known that these people would only make things worse, I might as well have called Tie Tou directly.

The great way is clear, the evil charm is nowhere to be found, the blazing fire burns away the void

What a grand display this is! I couldn't help but chuckle coldly to myself. As long as you step inside the house, I have no fear of your escape.

"Bitch!" Duan Gang turned his head and glared fiercely at Mao Xueying, cursing at her.

I nodded with satisfaction and said, "Brother Ironhead, great minds think alike!"

Put down the phone, I have placed a copper coin in each of the four corners of the living room, and I have hung a sharpened peach wood stick in the center of the living room with a red string

I briefly explained the situation. Under the gaze of more than a dozen eyes, I walked into the already chaotic and disheveled courtyard. I reached out and gave a pat, and a police officer immediately looked at me with a puzzled expression

Take out the brazier, light the fire, and throw the porcelain vase and paper figurines into the flames

In this moment, I did not waste any effort, swiftly moving to Mao Xueying's side and directly placing the soul-requiting talisman on his forehead

"How is this possible! This is the Cleansing Heart Talisman, capable of breaking illusions!" Duan Gang muttered in fear.

I cast a sympathetic glance at these six individuals who still wore expressions of confusion. Upon arriving at the police station, the transformed ones emerged, unrecognizable even to their own mothers

What is going on, Ni Ge! Seeing that I am fine, the two of them almost asked simultaneously

The yard immediately became even more lively. After the police entered, they instead became the target of the previous five individuals. They were met with a flurry of blows. Some were throwing punches, while others were kicking. The scene was so intense that it nearly took half their lives.

Hmph! My family has not treated you poorly, so why do you want to harm me?" At this moment, Mao Xueying's mind finally broke free from control. She immediately glared at Duan Gang with a face full of grief and indignation.

"You, don't come over! If you kill me, you will also be in trouble." Seeing me approach, Duan Gang hurriedly moved back.

"Hmph, today with this Qian Kun Seeking Dragon Mirror, if you do not hand it over, I would not mind making you disappear from this world." As he spoke, Duan Gang took out a paper figure about the length of a finger from his bosom.