Xie Yuchen hesitated for a moment, then spoke with some uncertainty.
"I feel like the curse on me hasn't disappeared; in fact, it's getting worse."
Xie Yuchen said in a deep voice.
"What do you mean?"
Zhang Tian asked.
From Zhang Tian's perspective, there was no trace of a curse on Xie Yuchen.
"I've been suffering from insomnia lately. You know, Master Zhang, people like us don't usually get insomnia."
"And every night, I see someone lurking by my bed, and I feel utterly powerless."
"Don't laugh, Master Zhang, but I feel like that thing gets on my bed every night, and I'm completely unable to resist!"
Xie Yuchen's voice held a hint of seriousness.
Zhang Tian's mouth twitched.
Well, that was quite insulting.
At the scene.
【Poor Huahua, my heart aches for Huahua for a second.】
【What the hell is that thing, let me go instead of Huahua!】
【Hasn't Huahua been... you know? Please let me!】
【Huahua is so good-looking, what a shame.】
Countless people at the scene sighed.
Xie Yuchen was quite handsome, favored by many young girls.
Hearing this now, many felt a pang of regret.
Zhang Tian looked at Xie Yuchen.
"If that were the case, wouldn't you be acting differently?"
"There's no one else here."
Zhang Tian said gravely.
If it were truly just that, Xie Yuchen wouldn't have such an expression.
"Just last night, I saw that thing again. This time, I saw its appearance – it was a weasel!"
"And it warned me, saying that if I spoke of anything, it would destroy my entire family."
Xie Yuchen said helplessly.
A smile played on Zhang Tian's lips.
"This impudent brat has quite a haughty tone."
"Don't worry, Young Master Xie, I can help you with this matter."
Zhang Tian said calmly.
If he wasn't mistaken, that thing should be Huang Shuliang, who had recovered some of his strength.
As for why it was doing this, Zhang Tian guessed it was to absorb Xie Yuchen's vital energy.
Weasels had a unique scent that could cause temporary disorientation.
Xie Yuchen's cultivation was not yet at the Grandmaster level.
Therefore, he was still a bit lacking against Huang Shuliang.
As for why someone as meticulous as Xie Yuchen was deceived, Zhang Tian speculated it was similar to Xiao Li's situation.
"Master Zhang, that thing is very powerful. It can enter my Xie family without a sound and leave me immobile. We need to be careful."
Xie Yuchen said in a deep voice.
Xie Lianhuan was also somewhat shocked.
"When did something like this infiltrate our home? I didn't even know."
Xie Lianhuan's brows furrowed slightly.
It seemed this world wasn't entirely safe.
"Actually, you should have seen that fellow before, perhaps even know him."
Zhang Tian took a sip of tea and said softly.
"I know him?"
Xie Yuchen seemed puzzled.
"Karma cycles. We defeated Huang Shuliang then returned to Bei Li. You went back again and activated the sacrificial altar."
"Subsequently, Huang Shuliang was forced to become a weasel, and it seems to have returned now."
Zhang Tian had pieced together most of the puzzle.
"I never expected that I was the one who caused this."
"Sigh, I suppose my previous curse was also caused this way."
Xie Yuchen mused.
"I worry that if that thing stays for too long, it will cause trouble in Bei Li, so we must resolve this quickly."
As Zhang Tian spoke, Xie Yuchen asked again.
"Then, Master Zhang, what should we do?"
"Wait and catch the rabbit!"
Zhang Tian uttered four words.
"Since it's been coming here frequently these past few days, it proves that the fellow is likely on the verge of a breakthrough."
"So, all we need to do is wait patiently."
Zhang Tian said. Xie Yuchen nodded, and for a moment, no one spoke.
The meal concluded quickly.
Around seven o'clock, Zhang Tian began setting up a formation outside Xie Yuchen's room.
To capture Huang Shuliang in one fell swoop, Zhang Tian had gone to great lengths this time.
Moreover, the current Zhang Tian was no longer the same as before. With his Innate Core realm, Zhang Tian was confident of resolving this.
"I'm truly sorry to trouble you again, Sect Master."
Xie Lianhuan appeared somewhat embarrassed.
He had originally intended to treat Zhang Tian to a meal to discuss matters.
But now, Zhang Tian had ended up helping him instead, leaving him indebted.
"It's nothing."
Zhang Tian waved his hand, not seeming to mind.
As the formation was being set up, Zhang Tian and the others waited outside Xie Yuchen's room.
"You should go to bed as usual. We'll keep watch outside."
Zhang Tian told Xie Yuchen.
Xie Yuchen nodded and walked slowly into his room.
Taking a deep breath, Xie Yuchen lay down on his bed.
He chose to trust Zhang Tian once more.
If he hadn't trusted Zhang Tian, he wouldn't have revealed this matter.
"Sect Master, what do we do now?"
Xie Lianhuan asked.
"The formation is complete. That thing is likely cunning, so let's wait in your room."
Zhang Tian said. Xie Lianhuan nodded, and they walked towards the other room.
At this moment, the entire Xie family fell silent.
What was once festive with lanterns and decorations now felt somber and lifeless.
Inside Xie Lianhuan's room.
Zhang Tian and the other two peered through the window, their gazes fixed outside.
Time passed quickly.
Around two in the morning, deep into the night.
Xie Yuchen, due to excitement, was not asleep.
Outside, Zhang Tian and the other man continued to watch intently.
"It's been so long, no one should be coming, right? Maybe that thing will only come tomorrow?"
Xie Lianhuan whispered.
Zhang Tian shook his head.
"No, once they enter the breakthrough period, the materials for that breakthrough become crucial. They'll come even if it means risking their lives."
Zhang Tian was resolute.
After all, for cultivators, breakthroughs were often more important than life itself.
As expected, just as Zhang Tian finished speaking, a figure descended from the night sky.
"The Xie family is really strange tonight, is it a wedding celebration?"
"This is the last bite. Once this Heavenly Master breaks through, kid, I'll have my revenge!"
Huang Shuliang muttered to himself, a glint in his eyes.
If it weren't for Zhang Tian and the others, he might have been resurrected.
He wouldn't have ended up in this state.
However, Huang Shuliang was very pleased with the talent of this body.
Demons cultivated at an incredibly fast pace.
Especially weasels. A year ago, he had casually asked someone if he was human. The person said yes, and his cultivation surged.
Now, Huang Shuliang only needed to break through again, and he would have the strength to go back and settle the score with Zhang Tian.
"Little fellow, I have to thank you for helping me resurrect. As a reward, I'll reluctantly give you a quick end."
A smile spread across Huang Shuliang's lips.
That smile was particularly intriguing.
"What is that?"
Xie Yuchen looked at the figure descending from the sky, his brows furrowed.
His fists clenched.
"Huang Shuliang! I didn't expect him to cultivate back into human form!"
Zhang Tian was also somewhat surprised by the creature's rapid cultivation speed.
"Sect Master, you mean, this is a demon!"
Xie Lianhuan was slightly astonished. It was his first time seeing a demon cultivate into human form.
Immediately after, the figure began to approach Xie Yuchen's room, and a yellow smoke began to emanate from the surroundings.
That was the weasel's fart!