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The so-called art of exorcism can take many forms.

Chanting incantations, casting spells, setting up formations for driving out ghosts...

"Don't bite off more than you can chew. The incantation for exorcism is relatively simple; I'll teach you this first." Jiang Lichun sat on a chair and taught Li Xiaoyao the incantations for exorcism.

These incantations were extremely awkward, and every syllable was oddly enunciated.

Jiang Lichun's mouth shapes changed continuously, like a skilled ventriloquist.

After reciting once, Jiang Lichun said, "Now you try."

Li Xiaoyao cleared his throat and began to recite...

To his surprise, Li Xiaoyao's pronunciation was quite standard, and he remembered each syllable very clearly—over seventy words, from start to finish, not forgetting a single one.

Jiang Lichun was astonished by Li Xiaoyao's strong memory.

"How's my pronunciation? Is it standard?" Although Li Xiaoyao felt quite good about himself, he was too subjective to judge whether he had recited it correctly or not.

Jiang Lichun looked at Li Xiaoyao as if he were a strange creature and asked, "Have you learned this before?"

Li Xiaoyao shook his head.

Jiang Lichun let out a sigh filled with emotion, "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I'd find it hard to believe that there's someone in the world who could learn incantations so quickly. Though I'm reluctant to admit it, you have a very high talent in this regard, kid."

"That's a given, learning a few incantations is no trouble for me." Li Xiaoyao got carried away with pride, rubbing his hands together and asking, "Can I start exorcising ghosts now?"

Jiang Lichun gave him a disdainful glance and said, "You must remember this rule: unless absolutely necessary, do not take lives."

"Does exorcising ghosts count as taking lives?" It was indeed the first time Li Xiaoyao had heard such an opinion, and he found it rather fresh.

"Ordinary people, when they die, their souls should return to the Underworld to be reincarnated. But those wandering spirits and wild ghosts that remain in the human world mostly do so because they are attached to something here and cannot bear to leave," Jiang Lichun sighed, seemingly feeling unworthy for the spirits lingering in the human world, and continued, "As cultivators, we possess strength beyond ordinary people, and we must also bear the corresponding responsibility."

Li Xiaoyao grew impatient and said, "Alright, alright, old man, just tell me what I should do?"

"Guide them to the afterlife."

"Guide them? Guide these wandering spirits and wild ghosts to the afterlife?" Li Xiaoyao asked, "The incantations you just taught me, can they be used for that purpose?"

Jiang Lichun shook his head: "No."

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"The ghosts cannot come out during daylight; wait until late at night, and you and I will come here again to guide them," replied Jiang Lichun.

Li Xiaoyao had no objections; saving a person is more meritorious than building a Seven-Tiered Pagoda. These spirits, though not human, probably abide by a similar principle.

Li Xiaoyao and Jiang Lichun left the shop, and didn't bother to close the door upon leaving—it remained wide open.

Any other shop that dared leave their door open like this would definitely be visited by thieves, but this one wouldn't. Because it was haunted—something everyone in the neighborhood knew.

Even in broad daylight, no one dared to enter.

Those dealing in antiques usually believed in the supernatural, and nobody would be so idle as to mess around in a shop known to be haunted.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

In the antique shop across from theirs, Shi Dai and Master Mo sat inside. Watching Li Xiaoyao and his companion leave, they sneered and said, "Master Mo, they're gone. We can make our move."

Master Mo hummed in agreement, "Then let's go."

Shi Dai had always coveted that shop because Master Mo once said that the feng shui of the shop was excellent, and taking it over could greatly help his future fortunes.

But just as this tasty morsel was about to reach his mouth, it was snatched away by Li Xiaoyao, which left Shi Dai feeling quite disgruntled.

Therefore, Shi Dai and Master Mo discussed and decided to give the shop a makeover—to add a touch of extra cold and ghostly energy to the already haunted place.

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Master Mo walked into the shop and stayed there for over half an hour. Upon his departure, Shi Dai hurriedly approached and asked, "Master Mo, how did it go?"

Master Mo let out a proud smile and said, "I have laid out a ghost-attracting formation. Once dusk falls, this shop will become a gathering place for wandering spirits and wild ghosts."

Shi Dai, looking at Master Mo's sinister smile, couldn't help shivering as he said, "Master Mo, you are formidable! With such tactics, that kid will have enough on his plate. Once he realizes what he's up against and becomes frightened, I'll appear and propose to buy it at a low price. By that time, even if he is reluctant, he'll have to beg me."

Master Mo said, "Hmm, when that time comes, you better not forget your promise to me."

Shi Dai respectfully replied, "Rest assured, Master Mo, the reward I have promised you will not be shortchanged at all."

Master Mo nodded with satisfaction and said, "Let's go."

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Xiao Ya, the eldest daughter of the third generation of the Xiao Family from Jindu, and the daughter of Xiao Dingguo, the Family Head of the Xiao Family.

In Jindu, the Xiao Family holds a significant position, and they also have considerable influence in Ling City.

Xiao Ya's father is from Jindu, while her mother is from Ling City.

The Xiao Family's influence in Jindu had recently been suppressed, and Xiao Dingguo was determined to resist, but Xiao Ya believed that it wasn't wise to put all their eggs in one basket.

Since the Xiao Family was temporarily unable to achieve a substantive breakthrough in Jindu, it made sense to consider laying out their influence in Ling City.

Persuaded by Xiao Ya, Xiao Dingguo returned to Ling City, ready to develop the Xiao Family's influence there.

The Xiao Family is vast, and the wealth of this enormous family enterprise is beyond the comprehension of outsiders.

Most people might think that the wealthy are all on the Forbes rich list, but the truly wealthy would never appear on such lists.

In Xuan Country, there are many ancient families with a heritage of thousands of years, and the wealth they have accumulated over this time is staggering.

The Xiao Family is one of them.

As the eldest daughter of the third generation of the Xiao Family, and the universally recognized talent, Xiao Ya, she decided to focus the family's newest business venture on the development of the entertainment industry.

Of course, they couldn't neglect other industries.

But entering any industry isn't easy, especially the entertainment industry, with its complexities.

Xiao Ya learned that the top official in Ling City liked to collect antiques, so she had been frequenting various antique markets recently.

Tonight, Xiao Ya made an appointment with the leading authority in Ling City to have tea at Chaotian Palace's antique shop, and incidentally, to admire the owner's collection.

In turbulent times, gold is treasured; in prosperous times, antiques are revered.

In an era of peace, people of power wish to elevate their tastes to a higher level.

Antiques, undoubtedly, can enhance one's taste.

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Li Xiaoyao and Jiang Lichun left the shop and took a taxi to a 4S store, where they bought a Land Rover Range Rover Sport, picking up the vehicle then and there.

On the drive home, a smile spread across Li Xiaoyao's face; from this moment on, he too belonged to the car-owning class.

As he parked, Li Xiaoyao suddenly received a call from an unknown number, one with an impressive set of digits ending with five nines.

Li Xiaoyao answered the phone and asked, "Who is this?"

"It's me, Ye Qinglian."

[The rest of the update will be written during the day. Seeking recommendation votes, rewarding, goodnight.]