CHAPTER 27: CHAPTER 26: THE FATE OF RETURNING FROM DEATH

Song Cheng was taken aback; this was exactly what Yu Nianzhao had said.

He glanced at Yu Nianzhao and said with difficulty, "Father, I’ve already invited a master to look at it."

Mr Song looked around, "You invited a master too? Have you finally come to your senses? Where is the master?"

Song Cheng said, "This Miss Yu is the master I mentioned. She’s truly remarkable, she..."

"What? This girl looks even younger than Caiwei, and you tell me she’s the master? Song Cheng, I thought you’d finally cleared your head, but you’re still so useless. All the princes I’ve taught have grown into emperors, why is it that you’re the only troublesome one?"

Mr Song glanced at Yu Nianzhao briefly, then interrupted Song Cheng’s attempt to continue, his beard almost rising in anger.

The rebuke did not care for his dignity at all, and Song Cheng awkwardly bowed his head.

He had always feared his father, Mr Song, since childhood.

Yu Nianzhao glanced at the Song Mansion, noticing the red light covering the estate and the faint presence of black qi.

"The entire Song Mansion is enveloped in red light due to Earth Sha buried within. The evil spirit trapped inside can enter but not leave, and slowly feeds off the Song family’s vitality, tainting them with bad luck."

Yu Nianzhao said calmly, "This situation has persisted for at least two years. The evil spirit within, having no natural enemies, grows stronger and brings great misfortune to the Song family, ultimately leading to their demise and becoming scapegoats."

Her words sent a chill to both Song Cheng and Song Caiwei.

Mr Song looked at Yu Nianzhao with surprise, "You really have some skills, girl? Are you also from the mysterious sect? You speak similarly to Mr Zhao."

Yu Nianzhao stepped forward, smiling, "I’m not from the mysterious sect. My gates cannot be entered by them!"

Unless they want to die, then they can enter the Netherworld.

"Where did this little girl come from, speaking so arrogantly!"

Mr Zhao, who had a goatee and a righteous face, slowly approached, giving Yu Nianzhao a sidelong glance, and stated solemnly, "Didn’t I say already? This place does not allow idle individuals to appear. If you get tainted by the evil spirit, don’t say I didn’t warn you."

Mr Song treated him with respect, quickly ordering someone to clear the place, "Yes, yes, yes, Mr Zhao rest assured, I will have it cleansed immediately so you can perform your rituals peacefully."

"Who is Mr Song trying to clear away?"

As Yu Nianzhao was about to be expelled, Xie Jiuxiao calmly descended from the carriage.

His tall figure stood, and a chilling evil qi swept over.

Mr Zhao looked at him in surprise, "You’re overflowing with evil qi mixed with overwhelming death qi, an unsolvable issue!"

He was straightforward.

Xie Jiuxiao’s deep and somber gaze swept over, a bone-chilling killing intent surging forth, causing Mr Zhao to retreat two steps.

This guy is even scarier than the fierce ghost at the Song Mansion!

Seeing Xie Jiuxiao, Mr Song also gasped in shock; he thought that carriage seemed familiar, and so it was Prince Su gracing them with his presence.

Unable to resist secretly glaring at Song Cheng!

This foolish son, he didn’t even warn him that this bane was here!

Song Cheng smiled bitterly, he didn’t give him a chance to speak either.

"So it is Prince Su gracing us with his presence. I failed to greet you properly. However, today the Song Mansion may not have the opportunity to attend to you, Prince, as there is an evil spirit in the residence. I specifically invited Mr Zhao from the mysterious sect’s Zhao Family to help expel the spirit."

Mr Song politely smiled and clasped his fists in salute to him.

"I’m afraid he doesn’t have the capability to expel the evil spirit from the Song Mansion; instead, he might end up causing trouble for himself."

Yu Nianzhao simply glanced at their array and knew the outcome.

It was Mr Zhao’s first time being doubted, especially by such a young girl, and he was instantly furious.

"This is the Exorcism Array of the Zhao family, tried and true, how could there be a problem? You’re so young and speaking thoughtlessly. Be careful, words can bring trouble."

"I’m offering advice, if not for seeing your righteous energy, as a legitimate Heavenly Master on the metaphysical path, I wouldn’t bother to engage with you."

Yu Nianzhao’s posture was aloof, and with just a light scoff, she exuded an aura that seemed equal to Prince Su, if not overshadowing him.

"You you you..."

Mr Zhao was infuriated, trembling as he pointed at Yu Nianzhao, still wanting to argue.

Bang bang bang!

An uproar came from behind.

"Oh no!"

Mr Zhao turned pale and looked backward.

The black qi at the Song Mansion twisted into a ball, and within it appeared a terrifying ghostly face, manipulating the evil qi, burning the red strings used in the exorcism array.

The magic artifact placed in the center emitted a ’crack crack’ sound, collapsing into shards on the ground.

The array was broken.

The disciples assisting the auxiliary array were affected by backlash, all being thrown to the ground while vomiting blood, cries of agony filled the scene.

Cackling laughter echoed!

The fierce ghost emitted an evil laugh and swiftly dispersed back to the Song Mansion.

Mr Zhao hurried to assist his disciples, relieved to find they only suffered superficial wounds, no serious internal injuries.

Then he knelt, holding the shattered magic artifact, eyes red, "The evil spirit at the Song Mansion has evolved into such a high-level fierce ghost, even our Ancient Evil Suppressing Bell from the Zhao family couldn’t suppress it. My magic artifact, it’s died just like that."

Mr Song stared blankly, a dull ache in his heart, "Mr Zhao, does this mean... this means we cannot expel the evil spirit?"

Mr Zhao carefully packed away the broken magic artifact and said through gritted teeth, "If the exorcism array doesn’t work, then I’ll use another array. Once we find the Earth Sha within the mansion, we can set the array then."

"You couldn’t handle the evil spirit at the entrance, yet you want to take on Earth Sha? Are you worried your life isn’t long enough?"

Yu Nianzhao pointed at the stone lions at the gate, "That’s the key to breaking the array. The stone lions contain the blood of virgin boys and girls, which counters your exorcism array. Performing the array here will lead to inevitable failure."

Mr Zhao looked at her in shock, reaching out to touch the stone lions, as if sensing something, his face turned livid.

Yu Nianzhao called lightly, "Mu Hongxuan!"

Mu Hongxuan understood, drew his long sword, and swiftly struck the two stone lions.

Bang!

With two loud noises, the stone lions fell.

From the middle of the split stone lions, foul-smelling blood seeped out.

Mr Song was furious, "Who buried such vile things here?"

Song Cheng’s face turned pale, his lips trembled, "It was... Ms Mei. No wonder she insisted I change the stone lions at the gate two years ago; it was for this..."

Mr Song spoke darkly, "Wicked woman! Truly a wicked woman! Song Cheng, you indulged your concubine while neglecting your wife, keeping such a wicked woman. You’re really trying to anger me to death!"

Song Cheng regretted deeply, "It’s my fault, I will never indulge her again."

Mr Zhao looked at the pools of blood on the ground, then stared at Yu Nianzhao for a while, curiously asking, "Who exactly are you, girl? To see through these stone lions with a glance? I observe an aura of death lingering on you. Death and rebirth? What kind of bizarre fate is this?"