The fox demon's corpse gradually grew cold, and Meng Guohui, overcome with grief, fell into a coma.
Yan Shouyi sighed softly, "Perhaps this is the best outcome for them."
"What is love in this world, that it makes life and death inseparable?" Old Jin shook his head. "Love intoxicates, love causes pain. This is why I've remained single all these years."
"Old Jin, you're being a bit far-fetched with that explanation," Long Feicheng patted Old Jin's belly, reminding him of the true reason for his perpetual single status.
Old Jin was unconcerned. "I have a way to make President Meng forget everything about the fox demon. He won't feel pain when he wakes up. How about I..."
"No need," Yan Shouyi said. "It is through pain that people cherish happiness, and life becomes truly perfect."
Old Jin agreed with this sentiment, so he didn't intend to erase Meng Guohui's memories.
Long Feicheng looked at Ding Li, who appeared to be on the brink of death but had long been gone, and asked, "Brother Yan, what should we do about this guy?"
Although Ding Li was a puppet, he had conspired with the corpse drivers to murder Meng Guohui and ultimately caused the fox demon's death. Yan Shouyi could not tolerate this.
Thus, a stern glint flashed in his eyes.
Yan Shouyi took a red string from his satchel, tied one end to his little finger, and the other end to Ding Li's little finger, chanting:
"Roaring skull general, responsive general Sang Tong.
Quickly emerge from the Nine Yin position,
Starfire descends into the altar.
Chasing souls a thousand miles,
Snatching spirits like the wind.
Kui Xing turns with thunder,
The stellar aura is dim and hazy.
You who hear my command, obey it without delay.
Do not defy the decree of Feng Du,
Your retribution will be endless."
Then, he bit his tongue, and blood splattered onto the red string, which immediately began to glow!
"Stealing a corpse, taking a life, do you truly believe there are no capable individuals in this world?!" Yan Shouyi's voice boomed like thunder, causing Ding Li's entire body to tremble and twitch incessantly!
This was the Soul Chasing Technique!
Corpse drivers, in controlling corpses, naturally left a trace of their soul within Ding Li's body. Yan Shouyi was using this soul trace to locate the corpse driver!
Simultaneously, atop a tall building in Rongcheng, in front of an altar, a man's eyes snapped open, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood!
"Stealing a corpse, taking a life, do you truly believe there are no capable individuals in this world?!"
Yan Shouyi's voice exploded in the man's ears, nearly scattering his soul and spirit!
It took him a while to catch his breath. He then quickly pressed several points on his chest, and his complexion regained its color.
Acupressure was an essential skill for every corpse driver.
"Master, are you alright?" A girl with shoulder-length short hair stepped forward to support the man.
The man shook his head, his face grim. "I didn't expect Meng Guohui to have such a character by his side... He forcefully severed my connection with Ding Li's corpse, and even followed the trace of my soul left on Ding Li to catch me completely off guard!"
The girl was startled. "Who is this person? How can he be so capable that even you are injured by him?"
Seemingly unwilling to concede defeat, the man gritted his teeth. "He only has the advantage of surprise. If we were to face each other directly, it's hard to say who would win or lose!"
As soon as the harsh words were spoken, the man's body shuddered as if struck by lightning, and he coughed up another mouthful of blood!
"Master?!" The girl cried out in alarm.
The man recovered himself and immediately rushed forward, smashing the altar before him to pieces!
"That brat is relentless, still coming after me!" the man roared.
If he hadn't smashed the altar promptly, the other party would have continued to attack, and the injured man might not have been able to withstand it.
Looking at the shattered altar on the ground, the girl was shocked; it was the first time she had seen her master react like this.
"Who are you?!" the man asked, looking up at the sky.
"I am a descendant of Lu Ban, Yan Shouyi!"
Yan Shouyi's voice echoed on the rooftop, resonating endlessly.
Amidst the wreckage, the man stood dumbfounded.
A descendant of Lu Ban... he was a descendant of Lu Ban!
"Master, what is a descendant of Lu Ban? Are they more powerful than us corpse drivers?" the girl asked, confused.
The man's face turned cold, and he replied with unfocused eyes, "Descendants of Lu Ban are the most powerful sect among the common folk. They draw upon the strengths of countless schools, their sorcery capable of reaching the heavens and earth. Even the ultimate skills of us corpse drivers are known to them to some degree! This time, we have truly kicked a hornet's nest."
Hearing that the descendants of Lu Ban were more powerful than corpse drivers, the girl pouted rebelliously, "Just because the Lu Ban sect is powerful doesn't mean the person who injured Master is powerful!"
The man's mouth felt bitter. He had clashed with Yan Shouyi twice already and knew his power.
In front of him, he was nothing.
However, looking at his naive disciple, the man regained his usual profound demeanor and nodded slightly, "You are right. Next time we meet, I will surely make him suffer!" Da Feng Novel Network
At this moment, a figure appeared on the rooftop.
This young man wore a white suit, his appearance handsome yet with a hint of rigidity.
"Mr. Zhong, how did the matter go?"
The man turned his head and replied coldly, "I encountered some trouble. Ding Li is dead, and Meng Guohui is still alive."
"Oh?"
The young man smiled faintly. "Zhong Qi, I pay you to get things done. You only get paid when you succeed."
Zhong Qi's expression changed slightly. "Mr. Bai, please rest assured. I will find a way to take over the building complex under Meng Guohui. As for the brat who obstructed me, I will definitely make him pay!"
"Brat?" the young man asked. "What's the name of the person who blocked you?"
Zhong Qi replied, "He is a descendant of Lu Ban, Yan Shouyi."
"Yan Shouyi... so it's him."
The young man's tone was slightly surprised, but more so filled with disgust and annoyance.
This was not the first time he had heard the name Yan Shouyi. The last time, Zhou Mingyuan had fallen into his hands, and his brother had been killed by Yan Shouyi.
The Bai family's position in Rongcheng was unshakeable. If it weren't for his great-grandfather's three-hundredth birthday, he wouldn't have let Yan Shouyi live this long.
"Yan Shouyi is still alive, which means the embroidered shoes have failed. It's no wonder I haven't heard any news from her these past few days," the young man muttered to himself. He then issued an order to Zhong Qi, "Zhong Qi, bring your dear disciple, find a way to eliminate Yan Shouyi for me. Once it's done, I'll provide you with three hundred fresh corpses! And I'll cultivate corpses for you in Meng Guohui's building complex!"
Upon hearing this, Zhong Qi's eyes lit up with joy, and he immediately agreed, "Mr. Bai, please rest assured!"
However, he also had his doubts. Why was Bai Yusheng suddenly targeting Yan Shouyi?
Did they have a prior grudge?
But this was not something Zhong Qi needed to consider. He was merely a mercenary, and although Yan Shouyi was powerful, it didn't mean Zhong Qi had no chance of winning.
Ultimately, Zhong Qi was in the shadows, while Yan Shouyi was in the open. And Yan Shouyi was no celestial being; no matter how powerful, he was still a mortal.
As long as someone was mortal, they could be killed.
A plan began to form in Zhong Qi's mind.