The invincible female ghost is a bit love-struck.

Chapter 20 Terrifying Power!!

Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan, wielding iron rods, stood imposingly and shouted:

"Shoot a line!"

"Sweep away a whole area with a stick!"

Inside the house, the seven or eight men who had been clamoring for a share of the money just moments before were now lying on the ground, groaning and moaning like harvested wheat.

Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan are both very shrewd.

After hearing Lu Yuan say that he would help the weasel summon its soul and guide it on its way, the two of them secretly went to the wooden box.

They each pulled out two sections of iron rod, skillfully twisted them together, and combined them into a long, dark rod.

As a Taoist priest who traveled all over the country, especially in the remote and mountainous areas outside the Great Wall where bandits often roamed, he was particularly adept at this.

Not only do you need to know how to exorcise demons, you also need to know how to fight people.

In fact, newly initiated Taoist priests don't learn Taoist magic first, but rather staff techniques.

"You!! You you you!! As a Taoist priest of Zhenlong Temple, you don't help people, you help evil spirits, and you even steal our spiritual flesh!!"

"You just wait, we'll go to Fengtian City and sue you!!"

"I'll definitely ruin the reputation of your Zhenlong Temple then!!"

Wang Youde, who had been hit in the face by Wang Chengan, lay on the ground, pointing at Lu Yuan and shouting angrily.

Seeing Wang Youde's behavior, Lu Yuan finally couldn't hold back any longer and raised an eyebrow at Wang Youde, saying:

"Fuck you!"

"Is this pink spirit meat yours?!"

"You want to go to Fengtian City to sue me? That's great!"

"Let everyone know what kind of beast you, Wang Youde, are—you'd even risk your own grandson's life for money!"

After saying that, Lu Yuan looked at Wang Cheng'an, who was still inside the house, and said:

"Cheng'an, hit him!"

Wang Chengan had been waiting for these words. His eyes flashed with excitement, and he swung his long stick again with a whooshing sound!

This blow shattered several of Wang Youde's old teeth, causing him to howl in pain.

Lu Yuan stood in the courtyard, his gaze sweeping over the groaning figures scattered on the floor inside the house, his brows furrowed.

"Where did you dispose of Huang Xian'er's body?"

The people inside clutched their wounds, wincing in pain, but none of them uttered a sound.

Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan exchanged a glance and silently slammed the iron rods in their hands onto the ground.

"Thump!"

The dull thud sent a shiver down the spine of the man standing closest to the sound, who immediately screamed:

"It was left in the ditch at the edge of the village..."

Having received the answer, Lu Yuan stopped talking and turned to walk out of the courtyard.

Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan quickly packed up the wooden crates and carried them on their backs. Before leaving, they didn't forget to turn back and spit out a curse:

"You filthy brat, you won't know the pain until you're hit!"

As he spoke, he casually struck the men at the door twice with a stick, and the room erupted in wailing and howling once more.

As Lu Yuan walked out of the Wang family's gate, he was met with a large crowd gathered around him, with countless curious and awe-inspiring eyes fixed on him.

Lu Yuan took out two yuan from his pocket and handed it to the nearest old man.

"May the Heavenly Venerable grant boundless blessings."

Lu Yuan's voice returned to calm.

"Please help me find a barefoot doctor; Wang Youde's wife is dying."

After saying that, he ignored everyone's reaction and squeezed through the crowd, heading towards the entrance of Donglin Village.

Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan jogged to catch up.

……

The art of summoning souls and guiding life is not something that ordinary Taoist priests can perform.

Only those at the level of Celestial Master or higher can do this.

What that weasel said was absolutely right.

But Lu Yuan can also do it.

This isn't really a talent, although Lu Yuan is indeed exceptionally gifted among Taoists, having reached the threshold of becoming a Celestial Master at the age of nineteen.

But the art of summoning souls and bringing life back to life is something only a Taoist master can do.

Lu Yuan was able to do so because of the reward from the [Slaying Demons and Eliminating Evil] system: a mental cultivation manual called "Dao".

This can be considered one of the top rewards Lu Yuan received from the [Slaying Demons and Eliminating Evil] system a year after his transmigration.

With the existence of this top-tier mental cultivation manual, "The Dao," Lu Yuan can perform soul summoning and life-giving without becoming a Celestial Master.

"Brother Lu, are we really going to help that weasel?"

Xu Erxiao, who had jogged up to catch up, asked with some curiosity.

Wang Cheng'an, who was standing to the side, nodded repeatedly and said:

"Yes, Brother Lu, it's an evil spirit. Should we help it?"

In response to the two men's questions, Lu Yuan simply shook his head slightly and said:

"It is a spirit, not an evil spirit. If it does not harm people, it is not considered an evil spirit."

Wang Chengan blinked and said:

"But it just hurt someone."

Lu Yuan shook his head slightly and said:

"There is a cause before there is an effect. If it weren't for Wang Youde's family, how could they have harmed anyone?"

"That doesn't count."

If someone tries to kill you and you kill them in self-defense, is that considered a crime or excessive self-defense?

There is no such logic in the world.

Moreover, Wang Youde and his men had already killed Huang Xian.

At this point, Lu Yuan paused briefly, then continued:

"But... I can't say for sure whether this counts as being involved in karma."

"Anyway, you two should stay away from each other later. I'll handle it myself. If I get involved in any karma, it'll be my own responsibility, and it has nothing to do with you two."

As soon as Lu Yuan finished speaking, Xu Erxiao and Wang Cheng'an frowned, pouting and looking unhappy.

"What are you saying, Brother Lu!"

"What do you take us for! That's so disloyal!"

"We'll face anything together!"

Seeing the serious expressions on their faces, Lu Yuan couldn't help but grin and said nothing more.

Lu Yuan would definitely not let these two people get involved in the karma, after all, the soul-summoning and life-giving ritual didn't require the two of them at all; it was all up to Lu Yuan himself.

Soon, the three arrived at the river ditch at the entrance of Donglin Village.

The ritual of summoning a soul requires the original corpse. Of course, even if it cannot be found, Lu Yuan has ways to use other substitutes.

However, the original corpse is still the best, as long as it didn't die too horribly or have its head separated from its body, it can be used.

After searching for a while, the three of them finally found the corpse of the Yellow Immortal in a secluded corner.

Lu Yuan picked it up and examined it carefully.

Ok……

It got a little flattened from being hit by the iron shovel...

But thankfully, it still works...

Having obtained the corpse of the Yellow Immortal, Lu Yuan looked around and gazed at a small hillside not far away, saying:

"Go there!"

……

The time limit for summoning a soul and bringing life is strict; it must be done at midnight every day.

That is, it takes place from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., and the gates of heaven and earth are not opened at other times.

Fortunately, it's only 9:30 pm, so we have an hour and a half to prepare.

Upon reaching the shady side of the hill, Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan quickly set up an altar.

Lu Yuan then set up three lamps on the altar.

On the left is a blue soul-guiding lamp, on the right is a red obstacle-breaking lamp, and in the middle is a yellow spirit-stabilizing lamp.

At this point, the basic preparations are complete.

But now there are two problems. First, what is the name of this weasel spirit? We need to use it to write a petition on the "Green Words and Golden Talismans" later.

The second problem is that a direct blood relative of the Yellow Immortal must be present to hold the lamp. If the person without blood relation performs the spell, it is easy to attract wandering ghosts to impersonate him.

The only solution is to release the weasel spirit to inquire about these matters.

Lu Yuan took the matte black pottery gourd from his waist, chanted a spell, and released a wisp of illusory remnant soul.

As soon as the weasel appeared, he instinctively wanted to start cursing.

But when it saw the arrangement of the three-lamp altar in front of it, all its anger instantly froze.

As a spirit that had cultivated for nearly a hundred years, how could it not recognize this advanced technique that only a legendary celestial master could perform?

Upon seeing the three-lamp altar, Huang Xian naturally understood that Lu Yuan truly intended to help it summon its soul and bring it back to life.

For a moment, Huang Xian was speechless.

At this moment, Lu Yuan took out his old brass pocket watch from his pocket and glanced at it. It would be eleven o'clock in half an hour.

"What's your name?"

Lu Yuan asked directly.

The weasel spirit was taken aback, then shook its head in astonishment and said:

"Nameless and faceless..."

No name?

"That's easy," Lu Yuan thought for a moment and said.

"Then I'll just give you a random name..."

"Hmm... how about braised chicken with assorted vegetables?"

Huang Xian: "?"

This name sounds weird.

But... Huang Xian only paused for a moment before saying indifferently:

"casual."

Lu Yuan nodded, and then said:

"A direct blood relative must be present to hold a lamp during the soul-summoning process; otherwise, it is easy for wandering ghosts to impersonate the deceased during the process."

Do you have it?

Huangmenji stood there pondering for a moment, then shook his head and said:

"No……"

Lu Yuan looked at the braised chicken with a strange expression and said:

"You've cultivated yourself for decades, and you haven't even raised a single litter of weasels?"

Feeling offended, the weasel bristled and said:

"No!"

"Even if it existed, where would we find it now?"

Lu Yuan thought that made sense.

If that's the case, then we'll just have to go through the trouble of setting up more formations around the area to keep wandering ghosts away.

After asking the two questions, Lu Yuan told the braised chicken to stand aside.

Goodness, Lu Yuan handled both problems himself.

……

It was exactly 11 p.m., midnight.

Lu Yuan opens the altar and performs the ritual!

At midnight, in the pitch-black night, only the flames of three oil lamps flickered on the offering table on the shady side of the hillside.

Lu Yuan first wrote a letter of request.

[We respectfully invite the Soul-Guiding Child and the Jade Maiden Who Saves from Calamity from the Eastern Azure Flower Longevity Palace to temporarily emit their bright light and illuminate the path to the underworld.]

As Lu Yuan wrote the words on the "Green Words and Golden Talisman" in a flowing and elegant manner.

Lu Yuan opened another "Green Words and Golden Talisman" to write another petition.

[The spirit of the deceased "Braised Chicken" has scattered between the realms of Yin and Yang, unable to enter the cycle of reincarnation or return to the netherworld. Relatives and friends grieve, and the living are still connected with the deceased. Therefore, we have specially set up incense and lamps to sincerely invite them to our deaths.]

After writing the two "Azure Words and Golden Talismans," Lu Yuan took seven steps back, stood in the Big Dipper position, waved his right hand, and whispered:

"rise!"

Two "Azure Words and Golden Talismans" instantly rose up.

The petition falls upon the crimson barrier-breaking lamp, and the plea falls upon the cyan soul-guiding lamp!

As the two "Azure Words and Golden Talismans" ignited and floated into the air, Lu Yuan stepped into the Big Dipper formation and formed the Soul-Guiding Seal with his left hand.

"Oh soul, oh soul, do not linger in Beiman!"

"The East shines brightly; let the light return to the mortal realm!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the blue lamp flame suddenly stretched three inches.

"O soul, oh soul, do not be trapped in the Yellow Springs!"

"A road leads south, we'll return through fire!"

Suddenly, a cold wind arose, and the character "破" (break) in the crimson barrier lamp glowed with blood-red light.

"The spirit has a home, and blood and bones serve as its guide."

"With the three lamps lit, return to your proper place and rest."

"Hurry, hurry, as the law commands!"

As Lu Yuan shouted "Hurry, as the law commands!", he pointed his right hand with two fingers at the body of the braised chicken in the center of the altar!

Success or failure hinges on this!

If successful, the flames of the three lamps will simultaneously tilt towards the center, merging into a white column of smoke, and the air will be filled with the scent of sandalwood.

but……

The flames of the three oil lamps suddenly turned an eerie emerald green, burst into flames for a moment, and then went out with a "poof"!

Extremely bad luck!

Cold sweat instantly beaded on Lu Yuan's forehead.

this?!

How could this be?!

In the pitch-black night, Lu Yuan seemed to hear the pounding of his own heart.

Not far away, Xu Erxiao and Wang Chengan, who were guarding the altar to prevent other wandering ghosts from entering, stared blankly at the extinguished lamps.

They had no idea what had happened.

At this moment, Lu Yuan felt a chill run down his spine, completely unaware of what was wrong.

Lu Yuan had used this technique of summoning souls and bringing life back to life three times before, and had never made a mistake. He never expected it to turn out like this this time.

Is it because there was no blood relative to guide them?

Or was the name I came up with on the spot useless?

Or is it some other problem?

Lu Yuan was unaware of this, but for now he had no choice but to bite the bullet and try again.

Please come again!

Lu Yuan shouted and stepped heavily with the Big Dipper Step, after which the three oil lamps lit up again!

This time, however, Lu Yuan dared not make a move so easily.

This braised chicken is practically ruined; it simply can't withstand a second round of cooking.

If it fails again, it will be completely destroyed and never be reborn!

Just as Lu Yuan was in a difficult situation, the braised chicken behind him suddenly spoke up, his voice carrying a hint of feigned nonchalance:

"Kid, I'm going to get you! If you can't get past this, it'll be my fate, not yours!"

Hearing the seemingly relaxed sounds of Huangmenji behind him, Lu Yuan couldn't help but purse his lips and said nothing more.

Now that the ritual of summoning the soul and guiding the living has begun, there is no turning back.

We have to try again, no matter what!

But this is the last chance!

Then, another set of procedures were followed, and the most crucial moment arrived.

"Hurry, hurry, as the law commands!!"

With a final shout, Lu Yuan pointed two fingers once again at the braised chicken corpse on the offering table.

Then, after a half-second silence, the three oil lamps exploded with a "poof" sound!

Finished!

Upon witnessing this scene, Lu Yuan broke out in a cold sweat!

Meanwhile, the two large, bright eyes of the braised chicken behind him were filled with despair, and its remnant soul began to fluctuate violently, becoming illusory and unstable.

it's over...

It's all over!!

However, at this critical moment...

A slightly sharp, fair hand, without warning, passed by Lu Yuan's ear and pointed at the three oil lamps.

A bizarre scene unfolded.

The three oil lamps, which had been burning fiercely, suddenly stabilized after that somewhat sharp, fair hand pointed at them.

Immediately afterwards, the three lamp flames suddenly tilted towards the center, twisting into a milky white column of smoke above the offering table, filling the air with a rich sandalwood fragrance.

Become!

Good luck!

but……

Lu Yuan was taken aback.

Looking at the fair, delicate hand that was almost touching his cheek, Lu Yuan was filled with questions.

Wait...wait a minute...

What... what is this?

Lu Yuan suddenly turned around and looked.

Behind them, a blood-red figure had appeared, seemingly out of nowhere.

It was a woman, dressed in a wedding gown, so red it was almost blood-red.

She floated there quietly, her face covered by a red veil, obscuring her features.

But just by standing there, an indescribable aura of terror swept over everything, causing the surrounding gloomy winds to freeze.

Oh my god!

This is terrifying!