I dropped that sentence and left the rental directly.
As for the landlady.
If she had been a bit nicer, I would have helped her get rid of the malevolent presence on her.
Too bad she was too shrewish and mean.
She made things difficult for me in every way, trying to return only thirty of my two thousand yuan deposit.
No matter how good-natured I might be, I wouldn't go insane and "treat" her to drive away evil.
But my master's dying words were a warning to me to stay true to my heart and use my abilities to help those who deserved it.
In that regard, as a Taoist of the Bai Sect, I reminded the landlady.
It didn't quite go against my master's last wishes.
I had also fulfilled my duty to warn her.
As for how she would handle it herself, or if she would come looking for me.
That was her own business.
After all, she didn't even care about her own life, why should I worry about her?
But if she did come looking for me.
Heh, then I would just deal with it on a case-by-case basis and give her a quote according to the market price…
I carried my luggage and quickly walked out of the old community.
When I reached the community entrance, I ran into Uncle Wang and Auntie Wang, who were returning from grocery shopping.
I had previously saved the daughter of Uncle Wang and Auntie Wang.
Seeing me with a lot of bags, they asked in confusion:
"Xiao Qin, where are you going?"
"Xiao Qin, you're not moving, are you?"
Hearing them speak, I smiled and nodded:
"Yes, Uncle Wang, Auntie Wang, I won't be living here anymore."
"Ah! Where will you live then?"
"Yes, Xiao Qin, why are you moving away? If something happens to us in the future, how will we find you?"
They both spoke up.
After all, I had real skills, and living nearby meant they weren't afraid of malevolent entities visiting, and it was convenient for them to ask for help.
"Uncle Wang, Auntie Wang, my master has passed away.
I'm living at the shop now.
If you need to find me in the future, come to the shop, or call this number."
After speaking, I handed them my business card.
The card was white.
It read "No. 81 on the Path to the Underworld," Mr. Qin.
Along with my phone number and detailed address…
They looked at my card for a few moments and chatted with me.
Then, I left the old community where I had lived for about a year, carrying my luggage.
It was already noon when I arrived at the shop.
After a simple meal and tidying up my luggage, I started the day's business.
However, for our Bai shop, we were only busy on holidays.
On regular days, there was nothing much to do.
After practicing various basic talismans for a while, I had nothing else to do.
Looking at the empty shop, I still missed my master dearly.
But I knew that from now on, this would be the norm.
Taking a deep breath, I adjusted my mood.
Then, I continued to sit in the shop in boredom.
For the next week, I stayed at the shop.
I didn't encounter any troublesome matters or malevolent entities.
Every day, there were only a few orders for incense and paper money.
I was bored to death.
When no one was around, Xiao Mei would come out and chat with me.
I also taught her some knowledge of human society, such as reading and using computers.
To my surprise, this demon learned things remarkably quickly.
For example, she grasped the phonetic alphabet after I said it once.
Within a few days, she could read simple articles and use computers…
This one morning.
I had just finished a game online with Old Mo.
Old Mo's record of 1-14-3 made me panic.
But Old Mo was still clamoring to play another round, saying the internet was lagging.
I smiled wryly, and just as I was about to click start,
A middle-aged man walked in from outside.
Seeing a customer, I immediately put down my phone and said to the man:
"Sir, what do you need?"
I spoke politely, my face calm, showing no emotion.
After all, it was a Bai shop, and we sold items for the deceased.
Unlike other shops, we didn't need to greet customers with a smile.
The middle-aged man hurried over when he saw me:
"Excuse me, are you Qin Ze?"
Hearing that he was looking for me, I was a bit taken aback.
After all, I had just taken over the shop, and I hadn't served many customers yet.
He came directly to me, so he must have known my reputation.
I nodded:
"Yes, I am Qin Ze, the proprietor of No. 81."
Upon hearing my reply, the middle-aged man immediately smiled:
"That's great, Daoist Qin. My sister has run into a malevolent entity.
You must go and save her!
She said you could definitely save her."
"Your sister?"
I was a little confused.
The middle-aged man quickly explained:
"Daoist Qin, my sister's name is Wu Lianhua, she's your former landlady.
I am her brother, Wu Lianyong."
Upon hearing "Wu Lianhua," a slight curve formed on my lips.
I thought the landlady didn't care.
It seemed she had realized her predicament and found me through someone.
"Why didn't Sister Wu come herself?"
I asked, hands behind my back.
Wu Lianyong sighed:
"Daoist Qin, it's not that my sister didn't want to come.
It's just that she can't even get out of bed now."
"Can't get out of bed? Gained more weight?"
I retorted.
Wu Lianyong nodded repeatedly:
"Exactly. My sister's current weight is at least two hundred and fifty pounds.
Except for her hands and head, she can't move her body at all.
And she keeps eating.
Once she stops, it causes immense pain.
And at night, my sister, my sister's body, undergoes some strange changes.
The whole family is terrified. I heard that Daoist Qin has real skills.
I implore Daoist Qin, for the sake of my sister being your former landlady, please come and save my sister…"