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The atmosphere inside the house was far livelier than outside, where four parents stood anxiously. Fortunately, the walls muffled the noise, or else the families of the two children would have been terrified by the commotion. At that moment, Xiao Yefeng entered the room under Zhao's guidance.
Several Geomancers were engaged in a heated discussion about the issues concerning the two children. However, despite their differing opinions, they could not find a common diagnosis. Xiao Yefeng noticed that not all the Geomancers were arguing; in fact, he understood the situation better than anyone else. The matter at hand could only be addressed by a Yin-Yang Master, as it pertained to issues of harm caused by supernatural practices.
The term Geomancer had long been a generalization; a more accurate term would be "Qimen practitioner." Fortune tellers excelled in Feng Shui, while Yin-Yang Masters were essentially half Geomancers because their expertise revolved around spirits and ghosts. A fortune teller could predict fortunes but could not exorcise spirits. This distinction was more relevant in ancient times; nowadays, Feng Shui techniques had been significantly diluted, with everyone learning whatever they could within their respective fields.
In this context, the debate revolved around the perspectives of several Geomancers specializing in Yin-Yang practices.
"I believe these two children have had their souls taken!" said a Geomancer with a goatee.
"Soul loss is secondary; I sense that these poor children have been cursed!" remarked a plump old man.
"No, I feel that these two children have been subjected to sorcery!" concluded a woman.
Indeed, these three were among the most skilled Yin-Yang Masters currently residing in Beijing North. Xiao Yefeng's arrival went unnoticed by them as he walked directly toward Jiang Xing.
"President!" Xiao Yefeng greeted him.
"Wind! You're right; there is something wrong with these two children!" Jiang Xing replied.
"Do you have a solution, President?" Xiao Yefeng asked.
"I'm afraid not. Although I possess True Spiritual Power, my expertise does not lie in Yin-Yang matters. What do you think, Old Li?" Jiang Xing said.
"I suspect these two children were carefully selected as candidates!" Li Xiangjun, renowned for her skills in Yin-Yang practices within the Metaphysics Society, pointed out the core issue concerning the children.
"Alright, everyone stop arguing. Let me clarify the situation regarding these two children," Jiang Xing announced.
As soon as Jiang Xing finished speaking, all eyes turned toward him. It was only then that the three arguing Geomancers noticed Xiao Yefeng's presence. However, they were unfamiliar with his background and assumed he was merely accompanying Zhao, so they paid him no mind.
"The situation is as follows: last night..." Jiang Xing began explaining everything. After hearing his account, the Geomancer with a goatee said, "President, I believe these two children have had their souls taken. We should use a Soul-Connecting Pearl to locate the lost souls; once we find them, we can bring them back."
"President, I think it's a curse!" another chimed in. "I believe it's sorcery!"
The opinions of the three were different, yet Jiang Xing chose to give the main seat to Xiao Yefeng instead of Li Xiangjun, which surprised everyone in the room. However, Lu Zhan, who had been sitting in his chair, revealed a smile.
"The opinions of the three seniors are all valid, but that's secondary. I have noticed that these two children, as President just mentioned, need our help to resolve this matter that has angered both humans and gods," Xiao Yefeng said.
His words made all three turn to look at him simultaneously. The fact that this young man could make the President yield was enough to show his unusual nature. At that moment, Li Xiangjun and Cao Man finally stopped staring at each other and turned their attention to Xiao Yefeng.
"Oh? What insights do you have, brother? Are you saying that the problems we discovered are secondary?" Goatee said with an annoyed expression. The matters concerning the Yin-Yang Master were rarely acknowledged, and what he researched within the Metaphysics Society had always gone unnoticed. Especially since the Metaphysics Society did not value the power of the Yin-Yang Master. Although the attack capabilities of a Yin-Yang Master were decent, China's passive stance on offense was prevalent within the society.
Thus far, he had achieved little. Now that the President had personally brought in two children who were evidently possessed, it was his area of expertise! With the arrival of these two others already being bothersome, another junior emerging to criticize him was something he found hard to tolerate.
The other man and woman shared similar sentiments; however, since Goatee spoke first, they were content to watch the drama unfold.
Goatee's words caused everyone in the room to frown. Although Xiao Yefeng's tone was humble, what he said was rather harsh. After all, everyone present was a prominent figure in China, and Xiao Yefeng's comments were indeed a bit excessive.
Noticing the awkward atmosphere in the room, Li Xiangjun stood up and said, "Xiao is right; your points are just one aspect of it. Come on, Xiao!"
Li Xiangjun's words were perfectly timed; they not only garnered favor from Xiao Yefeng but also eased the tension among everyone present while subtly striking at Cao Man's side. Indeed, Goatee was aligned with Cao Man's faction. After Li Xiangjun spoke, Cao Man's face looked as if he had bitten into a bitter herb as he shot a fierce glare at Li Xiangjun before turning to Goatee.
At this moment, Goatee realized he had made a blunder. However, being unaware of the situation, he could only take a step back and gauge everyone's expressions. Meanwhile, Xiao Yefeng nodded at Li Xiangjun and said, "Everyone is a senior; I meant no offense. However, these two children are ones I brought here."
Xiao Yefeng then recounted everything Jin Ling had informed him about. After listening to his account, Jiang Xing said, "The problem is now clear: Yuan Xun knows nothing about this matter, and Xiao's information is incomplete. The issues concerning these two children are quite tricky—not only because of their lives but also due to this new faction's conspiracy!"
"These two children's pulses are weak yet long-lasting; their lips are turning blue and their sclerae are gradually becoming grayish. What does everyone think this resembles?" Xiao Yefeng asked.
A hush fell over the crowd. Suddenly, Li Xiangjun slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "Could it be Guide Child?"
Cao Man gritted his teeth and retorted, "You think of it and then slap my thigh for what?"
Cao Man wasn't adept in these matters but was aware of Guide Child's notorious reputation. At this moment, everyone in the room fell silent; Guide Child was no trivial matter. It referred to an ancient practice used by various sects to alter their interests by having fallen Sorcerers develop a form of Evil Arts.
Using young boys and girls as bait combined with curses and Gu Poison to create Yin children required finding two Spiritual Embryos whose ties had not been severed. Of course, no one knew what the new faction aimed for; however, this pair of Guide Children was under Yuan Xun’s initial responsibility. Jin Ling knew part of this information; after Yuan Xun was captured, he immediately cast a spell to kill Jin Ling out of fear that she would reveal his secrets.
Yet Yuan Xun never anticipated that Xiao Yefeng would risk his life to protect Jin Ling’s soul from being destroyed by heavenly tribulation. Now the matter regarding Guide Child had been exposed.
The Guide Child is a person who has not severed their connection to the Spiritual Embryo, meaning they are over three years old but still carry the Primordial Qi that was present at birth. Such children are referred to as Spiritual Embryos, and among millions of children, there may not even be one. Yet, by some stroke of luck, Yuan Xun found one.
Huang Ziqiang is the child of Dr. Huang. However, after Yuan Xun took an interest in Huang Ziqiang, he cast a spell that left him in a deep coma. Following this, a series of Gu Poison curses were laid down. Unbeknownst to them, Dr. Huang and his wife, desperate for the high medical fees, were compelled to assist someone from the Zhu Family. The cycle of causality seemed to be a case of retribution.
Another child, according to Jin Ling's account, was found in a similar manner. Nie Xing is from a family in the Southern Mountain Area and was discovered by Yuan Xun while searching with Jin Ling. At that time, four-year-old Nie Xing was a child from an ethnic minority village. By coincidence, Yuan Xun and Jin Ling were searching in the mountains when they spotted Nie Xing by the stream.
At this point, Yuan Xun had already located Huang Ziqiang and was only missing a maiden. The appearance of Nie Xing brought great joy to Yuan Xun. He immediately set up a ritual and used the same method to bring Nie Xing to the hospital, placing both children in the same ward. Unlike Huang Ziqiang's family, Nie Xing's parents were poor; however, this time Yuan Xun showed great benevolence and covered all of Nie Xing's expenses with his card.
The Nie Family still believes that Yuan Xun is a great benefactor, akin to a living Buddha! Little do they know that this so-called benefactor is actually the culprit behind their child's suffering.
For reasons unknown, after finding both a boy and girl, Yuan Xun did not continue to refine the Guide Child but instead kept the conditions of both children stable yet deteriorating. At this point, Yuan Xun had become completely controlled; according to Jiang Xing's words, he couldn't even commit suicide! Thus, the children's conditions had recently improved slightly; however, the spells, Gu Poison, and curses had been operating within them for over a year.
Now these three troublesome elements had merged together; pulling one thread would unravel everything. The people in the room were at a loss for what to do. From their current perspective, without Yuan Xun's manipulation, both children were on borrowed time—at most they might last another month.
"Everyone understands where the problem lies now! Let’s hear it! Feng Fan, Jiang Qing, Feng Chuxun—you three are currently the best at dealing with these matters in Beijing North. What insights do you have?" Jiang Xing said.
Feng Fan, also known as Goatee, stroked his goatee and replied: "President, I can address the issue of curses with my ancestral Soul-Connecting Pearl; it should stabilize the wandering souls of both children. However, regarding the Guide Child aspect—my abilities are insufficient for that. Given the current situation, it seems these two children have already absorbed the Spiritual Embryo's primordial energy into their souls."
Feng Fan's words prompted nods of agreement from everyone in the room; this was indeed true. They then turned their attention to the other two individuals present.
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