The room was filled with a layer of black smoke, accompanied by incessant wailing, leaving everyone trembling in fear.
Wang Huzizi asked tremblingly, "Chen, Boss Chen, what should we do now?"
In his haste, Wang Huzizi forgot his prior agreement with Chen Xiao and directly addressed him as Boss Chen.
Chen Xiao ignored him, opened the room's window, and the black smoke drifted out through it.
Within three to four minutes, all the black smoke in the room had dissipated, and the wailing sounds also vanished.
"Alright, it's fine now," Chen Xiao said calmly.
Wang Huzizi was still worried and asked nervously, "Mr. Chen, is it really okay? Are there still ghosts in the room?"
Chen Xiao explained, "As I said, Elder Mo was merely possessed. What you saw just now was evil energy, which is fundamentally different from ghosts and spirits."
If it were ten minutes earlier, Mayor Mo would have scoffed at Chen Xiao's words.
However, at this moment, his words sounded like golden decrees and absolute truth!
At this point, the physician Xue bowed respectfully, saying, "Mr. Chen, your medical skills are extraordinary. I am deeply impressed. I apologize for any offense in my earlier words. I hope Mr. Chen will forgive me."
Physician Xue was a man of integrity, and Chen Xiao smiled slightly, replying, "It's alright, I didn't take it to heart."
"Mr. Chen, thank you for your divine technique in exorcising evil spirits. May I ask your esteemed name?" Elder Mo was now extremely respectful towards Chen Xiao.
Anyone familiar with him would have been astonished to see him showing such deference to a junior!
Chen Xiao said, "My surname is Chen, and my given name is Xiao."
Elder Mo nodded slightly. At this moment, Mayor Mo suddenly stiffened and exclaimed, "Wait, what did you say your name was?"
"Mayor Mo, my name is Chen Xiao." Chen Xiao repeated.
"Everyone else heard it clearly, why are you the only one who didn't? What, are your ears stuffed with cotton?" Wang Huzizi taunted smugly.
Chen Xiao's display of divine skill earlier had allowed him to save face in front of Mayor Mo, making him incredibly proud.
However, Mayor Mo, uncharacteristically, ignored Wang Huzizi's jibe and instead bowed deeply to Chen Xiao.
"Divine Physician Chen, please accept this bow from me!"
Chen Xiao was slightly taken aback, thinking, "Is this really necessary?"
Wang Huzizi was also stunned. Mo Junsheng was known for his aloofness.
Even though he was now the mayor of a city, he had not relied on his father and had climbed his way up step by step. It was truly unexpected that he would humble himself and show such respect to Chen Xiao.
Even Elder Mo felt that his grandson had gone too far.
However, Mayor Mo's next words made Chen Xiao suddenly understand.
"Divine Physician Chen, thank you for saving my son's life. I had just returned from out of town and intended to visit you immediately. However, my father was unwell, so I came to visit him first. I never expected to meet Divine Physician Chen here. What a coincidence!"
Chen Xiao smiled, "So you are the father of that young man!"
Chen Xiao had previously treated a young boy in the hospital who had an iron skewer lodged in his head. This boy was Mayor Mo's only son, which was why Mayor Mo had shown such great respect upon hearing Chen Xiao's name.
Mayor Mo and Chen Xiao now understood the situation, but everyone else was completely bewildered.
Wang Huzizi asked, "Brother, what is going on? Do you know Mr. Chen?"
Elder Mo also said, "Yes, Jun Sheng, quickly tell us, what is happening?"
Mayor Mo then slowly recounted the incident where his son was injured and saved by Chen Xiao.
Upon hearing that his beloved grandson had had his head impaled, Elder Mo was both angry and filled with lingering fear.
"Fortunately, we have Mr. Chen. Otherwise, it would have been a grave mistake. Jun Sheng, you must discipline your son strictly in the future and not let him cause trouble everywhere!"
"Yes, I understand, Father. I have already confined the boy to his room to reflect, and he has grown a lot from this experience. I believe he will not make such mistakes again." Mayor Mo said.
Elder Mo finally felt relieved. "Speaking of which, our entire family owes Mr. Chen a great debt of gratitude. I don't know how to repay this favor!"
Wang Huzizi thought, "This is walking right into it! You don't know, but I do!"
He was about to mention the Guan Dao when Chen Xiao interjected, "Elder Mo, I am a doctor. Saving lives is my duty. You owe me no favors, and there's no need to be polite. However, there is one thing I don't understand."
"What is it? Mr. Chen, please speak freely!" Elder Mo said heartily.
Chen Xiao said, "Elder Mo, the feng shui of this place is excellent. By all rights, it should not attract evil entities. Where did the evil energy on you come from? Have you traveled recently, or been to any other places? For example, hospitals or funerals?"
Elder Mo shook his head, "No, I haven't left this place for over half a year. And this problem of mine with nightmares has been going on for about four or five years, but it has only become increasingly severe recently, waking me up from nightmares almost every night."
Chen Xiao frowned, "If that's the case, then my exorcism just now might only be treating the symptoms, not the root cause."
"Ah? Then what should we do? Mr. Chen, please quickly think of a solution!" Wang Huzizi pleaded.
Chen Xiao pondered for a moment, then said, "Elder Mo, can you show me around the house? I want to find the root cause of your possession."
"Of course, Mr. Chen. Although my house is large, I usually stay in only two places: my bedroom and the reception hall. If Mr. Chen doesn't find anything in the bedroom, then I will take you to the reception hall!" Elder Mo said.
Chen Xiao nodded, "That would be excellent. Elder Mo, please lead the way."
They all went out and walked through a corridor built over a stream, arriving at Elder Mo's reception hall.
The entire hall was constructed using ancient mortise and tenon techniques, with antique rosewood furniture everywhere. Chen Xiao could feel a very faint spiritual energy from them, indicating that these pieces of furniture were quite old and all antiques.
The Grand Tutor chair placed in the most prominent position was made of small-leaf rosewood, and this chair alone was priceless!
Behind the Grand Tutor chair hung a Guan Dao, over two meters long, exuding immense power!
The blade was sharpened, reflecting a white light, chilling and intimidating!
This must be the Guan Dao that Wang Huzizi had mentioned, and upon seeing it, Chen Xiao couldn't help but frown, his expression turning somewhat peculiar.