CHAPTER 428: CHAPTER 427: IT’S REALLY (╯▽╰ ) SO FRAGRANT~~ (SECOND UPDATE)

The elderly matron of the Wang Family, also known as Liang Qin, bore a face well-maintained but utterly lacking warmth, and she appeared exceptionally cold-hearted.

"Indeed, it reminds me of a time when I was not yet a venomous woman. Back then, the third young boy sweetly called me aunt, but alas, times change, and I became the person he hates most..."

The Housekeeper stood quietly behind her, having tied her life to the matron. The fate of others hardly mattered to her.

After reminiscing for a while, Liang Qin stopped fiddling with the prayer beads in her hand and revealed a cold smile. "Since he’s a foe, naturally, one should strike when he’s down!"

As soon as Liang Qin finished speaking, several lifeless figures kneeling in the shadows vanished without a trace.

The bright light might be inconspicuous in a city’s center, but in this mountain, it was absolutely noticeable.

Numerous servants living in the mansion quickly came out.

"What’s happening at the Main Peak? Why is there such a light show?"

"Not sure. I heard it was under lockdown before, no one could easily approach. Perhaps they’re conducting some secret operation?"

"Shh, stop asking. Someone who mentioned things about the Main Peak before was directly taken away. The treatment at the mansion is good; I don’t want to end up somewhere else."

...

Only the core servants knew about Wang Mian’s incident; the others were not privy to the information.

And now, they were even less aware that the Wang Family Mansion was about to undergo major changes.

Yun Ran took out the incense left from the previous competition and ignited it with a swipe of her finger.

With a wisp of blue smoke rising, that ghostly remnant stubbornly clinging to Wang Mian’s body loosened its grip a bit.

Yun Ran was very patient; if the Little Purification Bottle recognized an acquaintance, then it was no mere wandering spirit that could be easily tempted.

Yun Ran then released several particles of Merit Golden Light; the scent of the incense had already made the ghostly remnant drool.

Unexpectedly, there was Merit burning behind, and despite its rationality, it was merely a ghostly remnant, unable to possess complete thought.

Mo Zhi, inside the Jade Token, was also somewhat tempted but knew better than to cause trouble or beg for food in this moment.

She’s now a ghost with her own mountain, needing to maintain decorum, lest Master Yun forsakes her, leaving her with no recourse.

But the scent was indeed (╯▽╰) so enticing~~.

In the end, having no choice, Mo Zhi forced herself to faint, so she couldn’t smell the incense anymore.

Yun Ran’s entire focus was on the ghostly remnant.

Using the Little Purification Bottle might scare the ghostly remnant; if it turned out to be an ally, that would be unfortunate.

After a while, being irresistibly tempted by the incense, the ghostly remnant finally loosened its grip on Wang Mian and gradually emerged.

Yet Yun Ran acted as if she hadn’t seen it at all; if it were someone else, once it showed, it would be immediately dealt with.

Realizing there was no danger outside, even with Yun Ran present, the ghostly remnant for some inexplicable reason felt she wouldn’t harm it.

Emboldened, it gradually emerged, showing half a head—the other half was merely a phantom.

The scent, like a guide, wasted none, winding directly into the ghostly remnant’s mouth.

Not eating was fine, at least manageable, but once it ate, it couldn’t endure.

The ghostly remnant’s detachment from Wang Mian accelerated slightly; one could now see its neck.

Alas, the ghostly remnant’s appearance was rather pathetic; even now, Yun Ran couldn’t clearly see its form.

However, the ghostly remnant’s aura confirmed for Yun Ran that indeed, it was from Qingfeng Temple.

Judging by its completeness, it seemed to be a Spirit Puppet some junior disciples had crafted, yet only half-finished, hence the foolish appearance.

Meanwhile, Ginsengfruit, in the lounge eating, held a tablet watching cartoons, occasionally glancing at Ayu nearby.

Instantly, Ayu sensed Ginsengfruit’s gaze.

With Ginsengfruit in the guise of a child, deceptiveness persisted; Ayu, aware of his attention, didn’t take it seriously, instead offering Ginsengfruit a gentle smile.

"Whatever you wish to eat, just let me know, and I’ll have the chef prepare it."

Despite the Wang Family Mansion being in the mountains, it gathered most of the world’s finest ingredients, whatever one desires.

Ginsengfruit swallowed his last mouthful of snack and said, "Someone’s coming, and your men are definitely no match for them!"

Ayu’s smile vanished immediately, not dismissing Ginsengfruit’s words because he was a child.

He pulled out his phone; the entire Main Peak’s defenses lay in his hands.

To him, the Main Peak held no blind spots at all.

Opening his phone, Ayu clearly saw several surveillance defenses went dark, but he hadn’t received any alarms—this was peculiar!

Despite his thoughts, his movements weren’t affected, and he promptly pressed the emergency defense button.

Numerous hidden high-voltage lines, known only to a few, were instantly connected.

In a mountain slope, a shadow agile as a monkey soared through the woods, preparing to leap another barrier.

A sudden electrical buzz made the shadow topple from seven or eight meters high.

A faint hint of something burned lingered in the air nearby.

Many small animals around perked up their ears at these sounds, almost instantly retreating into the underbrush at the shadow’s fall.

Ginsengfruit pondered whether he should act if those seemingly lifeless entities indeed arrived.

Especially since the Host was busy and likely had no time for these people, who would’ve thought the Wang Family possessed such dangerous measures.

His mind settled easily, knowing even though unlike humans, they were carbon-based life, unable to withstand high voltage.

Soon, even more shadows midway up the mountain were successively blocked by electricity, yet the alert system remained as silent as death.

Ayu’s gaze narrowed slightly; he summoned a few people, issued them instructions, then led a group to investigate personally.