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The events involving the Strong Man and Skinny Man remain unknown. However, on the other side in Huaxia, Xiao Yefeng had once again entered the hospital room of the two children. The reason for his visit was urgent; last night, the condition of the two children had suddenly deteriorated, reaching a critical point between life and death.
It was evident that Ge Qing Gou's situation had already come to the attention of those behind the Yuan Brothers. The disappearance of the Soul Flag confirmed that the Metaphysics Society was aware that the two children were Guide Children, and the hidden forces could no longer wait for the Guide Children's powers to fully manifest; they were preparing to act prematurely.
With their adversaries moving first, the Metaphysics Society could not afford to waste time either. They gathered all participants overnight, and now, in what was not a particularly large hospital room, there were no unnecessary items left.
Feng Fan, Jiang Qing, Feng Chuxun, and Xiao Yefeng formed the core of the rescue effort. At this moment, the two children's beds were positioned side by side in the center of the room. Excluding Xiao Yefeng, the other three stood closest to the children while Xiao Yefeng stood slightly outward from them. On the outer edge were Jiang Xing, Li Xiangjun, and Cao Man, who was responsible for guarding the door. This formation represented the peak combat strength of the Metaphysics Society.
The three Presidents joining forces to protect this rescue operation was a rare sight indeed. However, they were merely a precaution; after all, the real battlefield lay within the inner circle—between Xiao Yefeng and the other three. At this moment, each child’s soul had split into three parts. Humans possess three souls and seven spirits; thus each child had one soul and one spirit of their own.
The other two souls and six spirits were contained within two Soul Flags. Each Soul Flag held one main soul from each child, which was currently sealed inside. The remaining souls and spirits had been captured for refining into Guide Children. For so long, these souls and spirits had absorbed endless Eerie Energy and Yin Qi provided by their main souls through Ge Qing Gou, becoming increasingly demonic in nature. They only needed to return to kill their original bodies, absorb one soul that protected their bodies, and merge with one soul from within the Soul Flags.
Then Guide Children would be forged. At that point, Guide Spirit Children would possess at least Demon General-level abilities. Moreover, with Primordial Qi gathered as a shield and endless resentment as a sword, even Jiang Xing—who could generate lightning within his spiritual energy—might struggle to capture them unscathed. The most crucial factor was that Guide Spirit Children embodied both yin and yang; these two Spirit Children would reflect each other's strengths.
Even if one were forcibly eliminated, it would only exacerbate disaster because regardless of which one was killed, the other would inherit all Primordial Qi and resentment. The Demon General would directly transform into a Ghost King; given the current level of cultivators in this world, no one would be able to withstand such power.
In this not-so-spacious hospital room, after removing all other items, it still felt somewhat cramped compared to Feng Fan's trio's preparations. Xiao Yefeng's setup was much simpler: a basic belt with two pouches on either side—on the left was a Bagua Mirror and on the right hung a Seven Star Needle. The Soul-Severing Black Sword obtained from Yuan Dui was slanted into his belt. Although it looked somewhat comical, it was indeed in an optimal position.
After acquiring the Black Sword, Xiao Yefeng studied it carefully. He noticed two characters on it matching those on a Bamboo Slip. Upon closer inspection, he realized that this sword was likely named Soul Severing Sword. Initially thinking that the wooden patterns on its blade were forged designs, he later discovered that it was actually a Peach Wood Sword. While he did not understand why it was black in color, this did not diminish its enhancement of spiritual techniques.
It could be said that it was like receiving a pillow when one needed sleep; for Xiao Yefeng, it wasn't just a pillow but also bedding—combined with the Black Sword and Sword Control Technique made him equivalent to possessing an ideal magical artifact as well as an excellent weapon for self-defense.
In a room filled with practitioners of strange arts, Xiao Yefeng's attire seemed relatively normal compared to others; if one looked at his three companions, he appeared almost outlandish as they each carried their own unique tools for eating.
Feng Fan was responsible for the Cursing Technique, Jiang Qing handled the curses, and Feng Chuxun took care of the Gu Poison. The three were interconnected, and to break the three types of curses, they had to act simultaneously. They needed to dispel the manipulation of the Cursing Technique, the curse-induced coma, and the soul separation caused by the Gu Poison. Therefore, they brought everything they had.
The Soul-Connecting Pearl used to break the Cursing Technique had already been taken out by Feng Fan. Two Soul-Connecting Pearls floated in a special box, shaped like teardrops, wider at the bottom and narrower at the top. Xiao Yefeng had some understanding of the Soul-Connecting Pearl, largely based on his memories.
In reality, the Soul-Connecting Pearl was not a true pearl but rather the first drop of morning dew from the highest tree within a ten-mile radius. This drop was distilled from eighty-one drops of morning dew, which explained its teardrop shape. The ability of this water droplet was to amplify the spiritual power of a controlled soul, allowing it to break free from others' control—though this effect lasted only for an instant.
Jiang Qing, who was responsible for breaking curses, wore an outfit similar to what Xiao Yefeng had seen before—a Shamanic Garb. However, while Wei Zhenjiang's Shamanic Garb featured birds, Jiang Qing's attire was adorned with images of beasts. Instead of drums and whips, Jiang Qing held a pair of Purple Gold Bells covered in numerous talismans, with scripture-wrapped handles. It was evident that he wasn't a typical shaman; according to Xiao Yefeng's memories, he belonged to a branch known as a spirit medium.
Of course, not all spirit mediums were women; it was merely a title. Calling him a spirit man would be equally acceptable since names mattered little nowadays—abilities were what truly counted.
Feng Chuxun's appearance was even more peculiar. While it was known that she would help the two children expel Gu Poison, one might mistakenly think she intended to consume them! At that moment, Feng Chuxun had shed her outer coat and wore fur clothing underneath. Despite being forty years old, she maintained a figure reminiscent of a woman in her twenties—an hourglass shape with curves that could distract anyone. However, no man would dare approach her at this moment.
What set her apart was the Spotted Python coiled around her waist, which instilled fear in anyone who saw it. Additionally, hanging from a woven grass rope slung across her shoulder were four jars made from different materials: a rough earthen jar near her shoulder, followed by a stone jar, an exquisite ceramic jar, and finally a jade jar about the thickness of a thumb.
Among them all, Feng Chuxun's equipment was undoubtedly the most impressive; having a pet made her even more formidable. Yet all three wore serious expressions as Feng Chuxun glanced at her two old friends and stroked the head of her Spotted Python before asking, "How are you both prepared?"
"All good!"
"All good!"
They replied almost in unison. At that moment, their gazes turned toward Xiao Yefeng. Feng Chuxun's large python flicked its tongue at him as she continued, "We're ready; now it's up to you. We three are practitioners of Gu spells and will assist these two children together. We will definitely attract attacks in doing so. I still want to ask—what do you have to defend against the ghosts?"
Feng Chuxun's concerns were valid; once they began dealing with the two children’s issues, they would completely lose their ability to protect themselves. Although Feng Chuxun had her Spotted Python for protection, they were still uneasy about potential attacks from members of new forces who employed various methods.
At this moment, Xiao Yefeng understood the concerns of the three individuals. He sheathed the Soul-Severing Black Sword and said, "Don't worry, seniors. I will get started right away!"
With everyone watching, Xiao Yefeng began to chant the Spell. There were no ordinary people in the room, so he didn't need to conceal the radiant Golden Cyan energy emanating from him. The Golden Cyan Light appeared, and as Xiao Yefeng's eyes suddenly opened, the three-colored Yin-Yang Eye astonished everyone. As his spiritual energy flowed into the Spirit Platform, a Wooden Door materialized above his head.
On the crooked wooden frame of the door were inscribed two large characters—Zhao Yin. At that moment, the Zhao Yin Gate had not yet opened, but everyone in the room felt as if they were being seen through. Any wrongdoing they had committed under the Zhao Yin Gate would flash before their minds; however, since the Yin Gate had not yet opened, these memories merely flickered in their hearts before vanishing.
Xiao Yefeng then struck a pose with one hand and drew out the Soul-Severing Black Sword with his right hand. "Rest assured, seniors. With this door here, I believe no wandering souls or ghosts would dare approach this house. Even if a Demon General comes, they will be suppressed. And with three Presidents present, I trust that outside forces won't dare to act!"
In the room, only the three Presidents could maintain their composure beneath the Zhao Yin Gate. Jiang Xing looked at the wooden door above Xiao Yefeng's head and stroked his beard. "Is that the Zhao Yin Gate among the Four Great Yin Gates?"
"Hasn't it been without an heir for a long time?" Li Xiangjun asked in confusion.
"We can't waste any more time; it's already past midnight, and we're about to reach the moment when Yin Qi dissipates!" Cao Man said, though he didn't fully understand but knew it wasn't the time to dwell on such matters.
The appearance of the Zhao Yin Gate caused Feng Chuxun and the others to regard this young man with newfound respect, even placing Xiao Yefeng behind them among the three Presidents. However, with the protection of the Zhao Yin Gate, everyone felt reassured.
"Alright, you may begin!" At that moment, Jiang Xing's golden spiritual energy flashed brightly. Xiao Yefeng caught a glimpse of Purple Lightning swirling faintly around him. The three exchanged glances; Feng Fan opened a box in his hands and let two Soul-Connecting Pearls drop onto the foreheads of two children. Meanwhile, Jiang Qing shook a Purple Gold Bell in her hand; under the gaze of Xiao Yefeng's Yin-Yang Eye, he saw ripples of sound from the bell entering the children's minds through the positions of the Soul-Connecting Pearls.
At that moment, the painful expressions on both children's faces faded as they received the Soul-Connecting Pearls and heard the ringing sound. Pure smiles returned to their faces; however, this was merely a fleeting revival—what flourished together would also perish together. The Soul-Connecting Pearls stabilized and isolated them from one of their souls that had fallen into the Demonic Path, while the Purple Gold Bell alleviated their curse's torment. Naturally, both children returned to normalcy.
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