In the past, I heard about such things, and they felt very distant.
It seemed like such matters had nothing to do with me.
But now, I had reached the peak of the Soul Palace.
The next step would be the Profound Core.
It turned out that I was so unique on the path of cultivation.
"This feeling is wonderful, I'm so looking forward to what state I'll be in after reaching the Profound Core realm."
I muttered to myself.
At the same time, I began to draw qi into my dantian.
The breath was drawn back in.
Checking the time, I realized that my breakthrough had taken two hours.
It was almost noon by then.
Without further thought, I lay down on the bed and began to rest.
By the time the alarm clock woke me, it was already six in the afternoon.
Having slept for half the day, my mental state was acceptable.
I didn't rush to go out but practiced qi for a while.
Only after my body reached its peak did I get up and go out.
Uncle-Master had said that we were going to see Grandpa Jiang in the evening.
So, I went directly to Wanshoutang across the street.
When I reached the entrance, I found that Uncle-Master had already prepared.
Seeing me arrive, he nodded:
"Ready?"
"Ready, Uncle-Master, we can go."
I said.
Uncle-Master hummed in response, but then added:
"Why didn't you bring any spiritual artifacts?"
"I still need to bring spiritual artifacts?"
I was a little surprised, why would I need spiritual artifacts to see a patient?
Uncle-Master said calmly:
"Didn't you say there was a ghost infant confined in the hospital?
Since I know about it, I'll take care of it along the way.
The hospital is a place to help patients remove their ailments. Having such a ghost infant there will inevitably cause some impact on living people.
Moreover, if this ghost infant were to escape someday.
Who knows how many people would die.
Dealing with it sooner rather than later will bring peace to the region.
This is also the responsibility of us Bai-faction Taoists.
To act on behalf of heaven and eliminate demons."
Although Uncle-Master liked to drink and was often tipsy,
his sense of justice was incredibly strong, and he was a very positive person.
Furthermore, the responsibility of eliminating demons and maintaining peace in the region was etched into his bones.
Hearing this, I no longer hesitated.
I immediately nodded and said:
"Alright, Uncle-Master, I'll be right back."
With that, I ran back to the shop.
I brought all the prepared items, such as demon-exorcising artifacts.
To be honest, based on the observations of Lao Mo and me,
the ghost infant's cultivation level, at most, was at the peak of the Soul Palace.
It was merely a fierce ghost somewhere between a Yellow-robed and a Red-robed ghost.
It might be a bit difficult for Lao Mo and me to deal with.
But with Uncle-Master here, it would be a piece of cake.
After all, with the boost from the Divine Invocation technique,
Uncle-Master's combat power could directly contend with the True Light realm.
Of course, Uncle-Master leading the team was primarily to temper me.
That's why he asked me to prepare the equipment.
Otherwise, he could have handled it himself and wouldn't have asked me to bring any gear.
Before long, I had prepared everything.
Carrying my sword bag and treasure bag, I went to Wanshoutang again.
Uncle-Master was already ready.
Having learned about the ghost infant's approximate strength beforehand, Uncle-Master didn't bring his exaggerated broadsword.
He only carried a copper coin sword.
Seeing me arrive, Uncle-Master waved his hand:
"Let's go! I just called for a car, and it should be here soon."
"Okay, Uncle-Master."
I replied.
We both walked out.
The car Uncle-Master had called arrived quickly.
After getting in the car, Uncle-Master said to me:
"Xiao Qin, call Xiao Mo and tell him to come out too.
We'll meet at the hospital."
I gave a wry smile:
"Uncle-Master, my phone got wet and I haven't replaced it yet."
Uncle-Master said "Oh" and took out his phone to make a call.
Soon, Lao Mo's call went through.
Clearly, he had already replaced his new phone.
"Xiao Mo, meet at the hospital. Prepare your things, we have business tonight."
Afterward, Uncle-Master said "Mm-hmm" a few times on the phone before hanging up.
There wasn't much conversation between Uncle-Master and me in the car.
Upon arriving at the hospital, we got out together.
Uncle-Master glanced at the hospital and said to wait a moment.
I nodded.
I took out a cigarette and offered one to Uncle-Master.
Before finishing the cigarette, Lao Mo arrived.
As soon as he got out of the car, he ran over with a smile:
"Master, we've kept you waiting."
"Mm, it's good that you're here. We'll go see Old Jiang first, and deal with that ghost infant later."
Lao Mo was surprised:
"Oh, so Master mentioned business, it's about the ghost infant in the hospital?"
Uncle-Master nodded:
"Naturally. I know everything. How can I let that ghost infant live?"
Uncle-Master said it casually.
After speaking, he took a deep drag of his cigarette, then stubbed it out and threw it into a nearby trash can.
Without looking back, he started walking into the hospital.
Seeing this, I finished my last puff and followed him and Lao Mo.
Lao Mo and I led the way, and in a short while, we reached the inpatient building.
We found Grandpa Jiang's ward.
But before we even reached the door, we smelled a faint odor of decay.
Since we were in a hospital, the three of us didn't pay too much attention.
However, the stronger the smell of decay became as we approached Grandpa Jiang's ward.
When we reached the ward door, we saw three small old men of varying heights standing by Grandpa Jiang's bed.
This in itself wasn't the main point.
What was important was that the smell of decay was emanating entirely from these three small old men.