Capítulo 756: Chapter 738: Deceived, Took the Bait?

The Pillow Ghost was lashed by the Heavenly Pearl and let out a piteous scream; its soul body began to flicker faintly.

Just because we can’t agree, should we fight with ghosts? Should I just go all out against it?

Click clack.

Listening to the sound of the beads sliding and colliding in her hand, the Pillow Ghost immediately knelt straight as a rod, sincerely admitting its wrongs: “This lowly one was presumptuous in front of the great one, your reprimand is absolutely right!”

The crowd: “…”

Wow, I don’t think this Evil Ghost is scary anymore!

So this is what it feels like to have a powerful person backing you up—absolutely delightful!

The old Taoist’s eyes were practically sparkling with electricity; such a capable person should be a Direct Disciple of their Dragon Tiger Temple!

Qin Liuxi addressed the Pillow Ghost: “What exactly are you, and why do you harm people with this Jade Pillow?”

The Pillow Ghost immediately responded: “In my previous life, I was a brothel madam. This Jade Pillow was my personal belonging. I died suddenly due to a disease and out of reluctance, my soul entered into the Jade Pillow and I became a Pillow Ghost.”

Princess Rong’an’s vision darkened, and she trembled with rage.

Brothel madams and death by disease—she wondered why her usually dignified daughter would suddenly act coquettishly and exude a seductive aura; it turned out to be this filthy bastard’s influence.

“Kill him, quickly kill him!” Princess Rong’an cried out, her eyes bloodshot with anger.

Lu Xun asked: “Aren’t brothel madams female?”

The Pillow Ghost sneered at him, saying: “Just by looking at you, I can tell you’re a virgin who has never tasted meat, right? Who says a brothel madam has to be a woman; there are male ones too, and I have been both a male madam in a men’s brothel and a madam for women. It depends on what’s needed. In a women’s establishment, I’d dress in a skirt, apply makeup, and be even more charming than the women; some men preferred that too.”

I get it now, you damn cross-dresser!

Qin Liuxi snorted coldly: “No wonder you’re neither man nor woman, turns out you swing both ways.”

The others looked at her; such fierce words, could she really say such things?

Lu Xun, his face flushing, touched his nose.

Being a twenty-something-year-old virgin indeed wasn’t something to boast about!

The Pillow Ghost continued to plead: “Lord Heavenly Master, I didn’t truly harm her. It was just a fling; please spare me this once. I will truly repent and start anew as a ghost.”

“You’re wrong, you did harm her,” Qin Liuxi shook her head and said: “You didn’t take her life, but if she was a woman of virtuous nature, how could she calmly accept these events after she regains her senses? Even if she doesn’t seek death, these events will still become unbearable memories. Living with such unspeakable secrets, her life will be tough, and she won’t be as carefree as before. In severe cases, she may belittle herself, lose self-confidence, and end her days in depression. So, can you still say you didn’t really harm her?”

The Pillow Ghost was speechless.

Princess Rong’an burst into tears: “My poor child.”

Sanyuan seemed contemplative, while his master sighed with concern: “To speak such words, it appears she won’t be easily fooled; what a trouble!”

“The judges of King Yan will decide your sins, and you shall endure the punishment you deserve,” Qin Liuxi said indifferently.

The Pillow Ghost panicked.

But then, the Void twisted, and a black shadow appeared out of nowhere, filling him with terror.

Qin Liuxi looked towards Black Impermanence and said: “Lao Hei, thank you for your trouble.”

“Rest assured, great one,” Black Impermanence looked enviously at the Emperor’s Heavenly Pearl in her hand before tossing the Lonely Soul Chain, capturing the attempting-to-escape Pillow Ghost. No matter how the ghost begged or shouted, it quickly vanished.

Everything returned to normal.

Time resumed its flow.

Princess Rong’an and her company blinked, looking around the bedroom only to find that the Pillow Ghost’s shadow was no longer there, and they couldn’t help but ask, “Where’s the ghost?”

“It has gone where it’s supposed to go. Rest assured, Commandery Princess, all is well,” Qin Liuxi said. “Bring me some vermillion. I’ll draw a few talismans to dispel the yin energy in this room.”

Princess Rong’an: “Are you deceiving me?”

“Do I have any need to deceive you?”

Princess Rong’an looked around and noticed that things were indeed different, but her thoughts soon turned to her daughter. “Master, then what about my daughter? According to what you just said, won’t she…”

Qin Liuxi spoke, “I will perform acupuncture on her to balance yin and yang, give her a Soul Stabilizing Talisman, recite a passage from Supreme Laojun’s Heart Sutra, and cast a small spell that will make her forget these events.”

“Is that even possible?”

Qin Liuxi nodded and said, “However, I don’t know how wise and calm your daughter might be. Perhaps one day, she will remember these events, but by then, it will all feel like a vague dream to her.”

“Then please cast the spell quickly.” Princess Rong’an was already overwhelmed with gratitude.

Qin Liuxi first handed over the Jade Pillow: “This can be dealt with.”

Princess Rong’an immediately threw it to the ground, shattering it, then calmly called someone in to clean up and brought in Mu Shiyun.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly fashion.

The old Taoist and his disciple were asked to leave the pavilion.

Qin Liuxi performed acupuncture and talisman drawing on Mu Shiyun, then wrote a prescription to nourish qi, blood, and kidney yang. After she settled into a peaceful sleep, he then stepped outside.

Meanwhile, Princess Rong’an was speaking with Lu Xun, asking for his help in withdrawing her daughter’s name from the selection process.

After this event, she dared not let her daughter compete for such prospects, fearing future troubles that could bring calamity to the family.

It was just a name on a list, and Lu Xun agreed.

Seeing Qin Liuxi come out, Princess Rong’an immediately stood up and urgently asked, “Master, how is my son?”

“Expose him to more sunlight, take the prescription on time, and nourishing soups and supplements can be eaten for a while. After some time for recovery, he will be fine,” Qin Liuxi said.

Princess Rong’an hurriedly gave her thanks, then accepted a wallet from the hands of her confidant nanny and handed it over: “It’s a small token of appreciation. Please, Master, when you’re free, pray for a blessing for my son.”

Qin Liuxi accepted it and tucked it away, smiling and chanting, “Blessings to the Infinite.”

Having dealt with the matter at hand, they did not linger.

Princess Rong’an saw them to the door and then went back to check on her daughter, leaving it to the confidant nanny to escort them out of the compound.

They had arrived by climbing over the rooftops, and it wouldn’t be appropriate to leave the same way. Fortunately, it was now dark, and escorting people out of the mansion wouldn’t draw unwanted attention.

As they left the inner courtyard, Qin Liuxi saw the old Taoist and his disciples squatting under a tree, feeding the mosquitoes. Upon seeing her, they immediately stood up, smiling and approached, saying: “As a poor Taoist, I counted on my fingers and knew a person of destiny would appear tonight. I came to expel evil, and the divination did not deceive me. It turns out you, young Daoist, are the person of destiny. May I ask whom you have taken as your master, and under which Sect or Daoist Temple you were initiated?”

Qin Liuxi spoke with a half-smile: “You clearly came for an easy opportunity, how can you be so shameless as to credit yourselves? Speaking of destiny, what, you wish to coax me into joining your fold?”

The old Taoist’s face flushed: “We are both practitioners of the same path; how can you speak of deceit? Our Sect is an Eternal Sect, a noble lineage with profound heritage and countless treasures…”

“Where is it?”

“What?”

“Where is your Daoist Temple?” Qin Liuxi pressed, squinting her eyes.

The old Taoist was overjoyed inside: Is this her taking the bait?