CHAPTER 600: CHAPTER 599 METHOD (2/3)

Morning.

Yang Chen had just finished washing up when he heard the phone ringing.

Glancing at the number, Yang Chen picked up the call.

"Brother Chen, the people are almost here, are you coming?" Zhang Shaoting asked.

Yang Chen thought for a moment and said, "I’m heading over now!"

Yang Chen had a favorable impression of the Zhang family. Moreover, Zhang Xingzhou was friends with the director, and the Zhang family had provided a lot of help during Chen Siyan’s hospitalization. Emotionally and logically, Yang Chen couldn’t just ignore it.

Seeing Yang Chen agree to come, Zhang Shaoting seemed very happy and excitedly said, "Great! We’ll be waiting for you! I’ll go tell my dad now!"

Yang Chen shook his head, sighing that Zhang Shaoting was still not mature enough.

However, this was also a strength. It was precisely because of Zhang Shaoting’s simplicity that Yang Chen chose to forgive him and take him under his wing.

Yang Chen always believed that growth was closely related to experience. Without enough experience, it was hard for a person to mature. Zhang Shaoting still lacked such opportunities.

After changing clothes, Yang Chen left a note in the living room and drove off.

North Ring, Zhang family estate.

The Zhang family estate was located by the Tahiti, with a lake behind the manor; it was a very good location.

Of course, such a location also made it seem remote.

The road connecting to the main path was constructed at the Zhang family’s expense, and its width and quality could very well make it a runway.

Judging by the worn tire marks on the track, it was obvious many people had raced here before.

After driving onto this road, Yang Chen saw from afar several large flags at the entrance of the Zhang family estate, the colorful flags fluttering in the wind.

Looks like the people have arrived.

On such a road, Yang Chen wasn’t worried about anything, so he floored the gas and sped to the entrance.

The gatekeepers recognized Yang Chen’s car and naturally let him through without any delay.

Yang Chen drove straight toward the main entrance of the villa.

There were already several cars parked at the entrance, and outside were a few people dressed in Daoist clothes setting something up.

At this moment, Zhang Shaoting and others were already at the entrance to welcome him.

Since the entire estate was equipped with cameras, any movement could be seen. Naturally, when Yang Chen drove over, Zhang Shaoting and his team were notified.

"Brother Chen!" Zhang Shaoting earnestly came up to open the car door.

Meanwhile, a Daoist priest nearby and two disciples looked at Yang Chen with confusion, unsure of who he was to warrant the personal welcome by the Zhang family trio.

Yang Chen got out of the car and nodded to Zhang Xingzhou and Zhang Qishan as a greeting.

Zhang Qishan stepped forward and said to Yang Chen, "Brother Yang, let me introduce you. This is Daoist Tai Wen from Wudan Mountain, and these are his disciples, Ranan and Ranchu."

"Infinite Celestial Venerable!" Sensing the Zhang family’s high regard for Yang Chen, Daoist Tai Wen greeted him, "I am Tai Wen, greetings, benefactor!"

Ranan and Ranchu also said in unison, "Greetings, benefactor!"

Yang Chen nodded and respectfully replied, "Greetings, Daoist Priest!"

Daoist Tai Wen asked, "May I ask who the benefactor is...?"

Yang Chen smiled and said, "I’m just here to see the spectacle!"

Upon hearing this, Daoist Tai Wen nodded and smiled, "Understood... understood..."

To be honest, Yang Chen did not have a favorable impression of this Daoist priest.

First of all, the Daoist robe on Tai Wen looked appropriate, but only if you ignored his head. With his head, it seemed out of place.

Why say so? Because Daoist Tai Wen had a sleazy-looking face.

With a red nose, small eyes set deep, and long thin eyebrows, he looked crafty and sneaky.

When he saw Yang Chen driving up in a mini Cooper, his expression revealed his disdain.

But when dealing with the Zhang family trio, his attitude was extremely respectful.

Additionally, upon hearing that Yang Chen was merely here for the spectacle, he completely disregarded him.

Zhang Qishan then sought Yang Chen’s opinion, "Brother Yang, shall we begin then?"

Hearing this, Daoist Tai Wen furrowed his eyebrows and glanced at Yang Chen several times.

Yang Chen said, "Go ahead and start; don’t mind me, I’m just here to watch the show."

Zhang Qishan nodded and said to Daoist Tai Wen, "Daoist Priest, let’s begin."

Daoist Tai Wen nodded faintly and went outside.

He was, after all, the Daoist priest, the main orchestrator of this event. Why should he even need others’ approval to start?

To this, Daoist Tai Wen was somewhat displeased. If it were a boss from some small company outside, he would have shown a displeased attitude, but considering this was the Zhang family, a heavyweight in Ningchuan, he restrained his anger without an outburst.

Daoist Tai Wen led his two disciples to check the layout in the courtyard.

The altar was ready early on, the courtyard filled with yellow flags and various paper lotus platforms, prepared to be lit later.

Zhang Shaoting quietly approached Yang Chen and asked, "Brother Chen, do you think this stuff is reliable?"

Yang Chen smiled but didn’t speak.

Seeing Yang Chen remain silent, Zhang Shaoting pouted and said, "Why does this feel so mystical to me?"

Yang Chen still didn’t reply.

He was just here to observe, not to express an opinion on such matters.

Soon, after the preparations, Tai Wen was ready to perform the ritual.

Servants brought chairs over, and Yang Chen sat on the side with the other three, watching Daoist Tai Wen busying himself before the altar.

Tai Wen, stepping the Celestial Spirit Step and brandishing a Peach Wood Sword, looked quite the part.

At this moment, Tai Wen inserted the Peach Wood Sword into a bowl of rice, stirring fiercely, causing the candle to flare up.

Then he slapped a charm with the Peach Wood Sword, and as he lifted it, it instantly ignited, looking quite magical.

"Impressive!" Zhang Shaoting couldn’t help but admire.

However, Zhang Qishan and Zhang Xingzhou frowned slightly, exchanging glances, wondering what they were thinking.

Yang Chen watched for a while, and as a pile of paper money and golden ingots made of paper burned up, he pulled out his phone and sent a message.

About half an hour later, the ritual was finally over.

Daoist Tai Wen, covered in sweat, with a somewhat pale face as if exhausted, said to Zhang Xingzhou and Zhang Qishan, "Old Master Zhang, President Zhang, this malevolent entity’s cultivation is strong!"

"Malevolent entity?" Yang Chen chuckled lightly and asked, "Daoist Priest, how many times do you think it would take to completely eliminate this malevolent entity?"

Frowning in thought, Daoist Tai Wen seemed conflicted and said, "Well... exorcising such a powerful entity is extremely draining. If it’s done too quickly, my body wouldn’t hold up. But for the safety of your Zhang family, some self-sacrifice is necessary; however, at most, it can only be performed once a month, three times in total, to thoroughly eradicate it and have its soul dispersed completely!"

Yang Chen couldn’t help but smile at this, turned to Zhang Qishan, and said, "Brother Zhang, where did you find this person?"

Zhang Qishan looked at Zhang Shaoting, who whispered, "I sent Chengzi to find him..."

Hearing this, Daoist Tai Wen immediately got angry and said, "Benefactor, what do you mean by this!"

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