Although the Evil Qi within the little girl's body vaguely carried some ancient patterns, appearing somewhat bizarre and complex, Xu Hao's Immortal Bone in his body, along with the Life Origin Energy, also had a strong ancient aura. The Evil Qi inside the little girl tried to resist, but it was quickly overwhelmed and cleansed completely.

With the Evil Qi cleaned out, Xu Hao took the opportunity to use his Life Origin Energy to help Youyou nourish her physique.

The little girl's complexion regained some rosiness, and her breathing also became steady. After a while, she slowly opened her eyes and regained consciousness, "Mommy!"

A single call almost brought Guo Lan to tears, "Youyou, you're awake? Are you alright, do you feel better?"

For two or three consecutive months, Youyou had been either running a high fever or speaking incoherently, with very little lucid time. Guo Lan had sought many doctors, but none could figure out the root cause, treating her as if she had a fever or cold, to no effect.

Guo Lan had not expected that Xu Hao's simple act of inserting a few needles would cure Youyou's illness, overwhelming her with gratitude she nearly knelt down to him, "Little Brother Xu, thank you... really, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, my daughter and I wouldn't know what to do! How can I ever thank you..."

Guo Lan looked at Xu Hao with burning eyes, pondering for a moment. After thinking it over, she realized she indeed didn't have much to offer in way of thanks to Xu Hao.

Xu Hao smiled faintly and waved his hand dismissively, "Teacher Guo, it was merely a helping hand, no need to be so polite!"

Guo Lan let out a long sigh, "Little Brother Xu, one cannot repay great kindness with words alone; I'll find a way to thank you later! By the way, Little Brother Xu, can you tell me what exactly was wrong with Youyou?"

Xu Hao's face became serious, "Teacher Guo, Youyou's illness is quite peculiar. When did her fever symptoms start? Has she come into contact with any strange people?"

"Strange people?" Guo Lan's eyes flashed with confusion. After thinking for a moment, she hesitantly said, "Little Brother Xu, when you say strange people, does a man dressed like a Taoist priest count? Three months ago, we encountered a Taoist priest while playing in the park.

He drew several figures on Youyou's arm with a brush. At that time, those figures disappeared instantly from her arm. I didn't think much of it at the time. Then, the next day Youyou started running a high fever and speaking nonsense."

"Onmyoji!" Hearing Guo Lan's description, Xu Hao almost blurted out.

While Xu Hao was treating her just now, he indeed sensed an ancient pattern slightly emerge on Youyou's arm.

Of course, this type of Evil Qi, Floating light, is not visible to ordinary people. With Xu's bloodline awakened, his eyes are somewhat special, able to see clearly. According to the knowledge prepared in his mind, Xu Hao was certain that this was an Evil Qi killing formation deployed by an Onmyoji.

This Evil Qi was somewhat similar to the patterns in the Tiger Descending the Mountain Painting in Old Chen's home, although the attack from the painting's Evil Qi might be weaker. However, the attack from the Evil Qi entering the little girl's body would be persistent and unending.

Indeed, someone was targeting Youyou specifically!

But why would they target Guo Lan and her daughter, who were simply a mother and daughter on their own? Guo Lan was just an ordinary teacher; why harm them?

"Teacher Guo, have you offended any enemies? Someone has set Youyou up!" Xu Hao said, guiding Guo Lan, hoping to find some useful information. First seen on *.

Guo Lan shook her head, "How could I have enemies? I'm just an ordinary teacher! My husband was an archaeologist, but he died on an expedition, and since then, it's just been Youyou and me living together... Ah, I have no idea what those people want or why they would target Youyou!"

An archaeologist? Xu Hao nodded. There was something behind Guo Lan's situation, but he couldn't quite figure it out at the moment.

But this matter was related to the Evil Qi killing formation behind the scenes, and Xu Hao could not simply let it go, "Alright, it's getting late. Secretary Zhang, Teacher Guo, you should rest first. I'll come to see you again when I have some free time!"

To investigate Guo Lan, Xu Hao's current power was not enough; he needed Wang Zhong's help.

After leaving the courtyard where Zhang Qian lived, Xu Hao immediately dialed Wang Zhong's number, "Manager Wang, help me check someone. The Chinese language teacher at Jing'an Third Primary School, Guo Lan. Family situation, all information—the more detailed, the better."

"Sure, Young Master!" Inside a luxurious suite in the Yunmeng Grand Hotel in Jing'an City, Wang Zhong hung up the phone, gazed profoundly at Jing'an City below, took a deep breath, and muttered to himself, "Is the Young Master finally starting to take action? Hehe, very good!"

The boss had instructed Wang Zhong to follow Xu Hao's orders unequivocally, to start with handing over Jing'an to Xu Hao, then Tiannan Province, and eventually the entire Southwest... Step by step training Xu Hao's ability to control.

The organization behind the boss was ultimately to be handed over to the Young Master. Now, all they hoped was for the Young Master to grow up quickly because the relationships within the organization were intricate. If the Young Master wasn't powerful enough, he wouldn't be able to take control at all.

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After the Evil Qi within Youyou was devoured by the Immortal Bone, in a civilian residence in the Southern Suburbs of Jing'an City, a man from the Island Country dressed in robes showed a gloomy expression on his face, "Damn it, another target's Evil Qi layout has been destroyed. Who is it? Who is ruining our plans? Search thoroughly!"

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