Chapter 381 - Moldy, Grievous Ghost (2/2)
Acting up?
Yi Qing paused. Then, he nodded profusely. “Yes!”
“I think he’s been influenced by the grievous energy of those deviant ghosts,” he explained. “This time, he exploded with much more grievous energy than he did before. I’ve already sent a message to Meng Po, but… I think even she would have difficulties cleansing him of the grievous energy.”
Shen Ying glanced at the black Qi being emitted from the man’s body. He looked like he was molding. “Is there no other way?”
“I haven’t found out about his past – I’m not sure what is causing Song Ren all this grief. That’s why I haven’t been able to get rid of the grievous energy until now.”
“Let’s throw him aside for now then?”
“I can only keep him locked up in this illusionary body. But grievous energy can swallow one’s soul. If this continues, his soul will be gone sooner or later.”
“That’s so troublesome!” Shen Ying tilted her head. “Why not we throw him back to Father Niu?”
Yi Qing paused. A moment later, he said somberly, “That’s possible, but we haven’t found Yu Hong. If we go back now… I think we will lose about three months of allowance.”
“Er…”
“And…” Yi Qing continued, “If Song Ren is not better by tomorrow, we will not have any money left to remain in this inn.”
Shen Ying hesitated. A moment later, she threw aside the chopsticks, patted Yi Qing on the shoulder and said, “Chef, you’re right! The Treasure Hunter Ghost has been with us for several days now. We’re loyal people. Even if he becomes moldy Ghost, we will not leave him!”
“…” moldy… What does moldy Ghost even mean?
“But he’s molding pretty badly!” Shen Ying scratched her head and exclaimed as she surveyed the ghost beside her who was still emitting black Qi steadily. “Why not we shake him and hang him outside to dry so that we can get rid of the mold or something?”
As she spoke, she bent over to pick up Song Ren’s illusionary body, which continuously emitted grievous energy. She grabbed one side with each of her hands and shook the ghost out like a blanket.
A moment later, they heard a strong wind. A huge ball of grievous energy formed a rectangle in front of them.
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“Mas… Master!” Yi Qing frowned. He stepped forward to stop her. “The grievous energy in Song Ren’s body cannot be shaken… Eh? It’s shaken off!”
(⊙_⊙)
Before he could finish speaking, he saw the huge patch of grievous energy retreat from Song Ren’s body like a turtle hiding back in its shell.
“…”
How is this possible!
“All done!” Shen Ying announced after two full minutes of shaking Song Ren’s body. The ball of grievous energy was all gone by then. All that remained of Song Ren was a translucent soul. He was still unconscious, and there was still some blackness trapped inside of him. “We just have to hang him up to dry now.”
Yi Qing: “…”
You… You are indeed a master!
Yi Qing was just about to say something when one of the waiters in the inn knocked on their door. “Guests, Master Yun Tian told me to send a message to you. He is wondering if it will be convenient to meet the two of you now?”
“Master Yun Tian?”
He’s really fast!
“Master, he’s the Soul Formation cultivator that I was talking to you about,” Yi Qing explained. Then, he nodded and allowed the waiter to lead Yun Tian in.
“Oh.” Shen Ying couldn’t care less.
A moment later, a huge patch of golden light walked into the room. It was absolutely blinding.
Shen Ying started. She narrowed her eyes. What a huge… lightbulb!
(⊙ o ⊙)
She glanced at the moldy ghost in her hands.
Heh heh heh…
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