The evil spirit sealed in the painting last night had almost injured Ye Huohuo, and now this ornament, filled with resentment, was no less potent.
Ye Huohuo entered the inner resting room of Li Mohan. This was where Li Mohan usually napped during the day. He slept poorly and often stayed up late, so a midday rest was necessary to ensure his afternoon work.
Because he was a light sleeper, any sound would prevent him from sleeping, which was why this room had no windows. The surrounding walls were made of highly soundproof material. Even if a bloody battle raged outside, nothing could be heard inside the room.
Similarly, anything that happened inside the room was inaudible from the outside.
At this moment, Ye Huohuo was in this resting room.
The resting room wasn't very large, about thirty square meters. It contained a double bed, a small bathroom, and a large wardrobe with a few sets of spare clothes.
There were two bedside tables, but no chairs.
It was simple.
Ye Huohuo held the bronze ornament in her hand. She had already covered it with another layer of talisman paper outside, but it seemed to have little effect. The outermost layer of talisman paper had already begun to smoke.
"Li always, stay outside and don't let anyone in. You too. No matter what happens inside, absolutely do not come in," Ye Huohuo said to Li Mohan with extreme seriousness.
"Are you alright on your own inside? I still..." Li Mohan's eyes showed unconcealed worry.
"No, this time it's not your luck that's needed, but the malevolent energy that can suppress this vengeful spirit.
I don't know what will happen later. I've never dealt with a ghost this heavy with resentment before. Your safety is my only chance of survival. Don't worry, with the姻缘线 (yīnyuán xiàn - fate string), I'll be fine."
Seeing Li Mohan worry about her, Ye Huohuo's heart warmed, and she comforted him instead.
"Li always, why don't I accompany Miss Ye inside!" Ah Cheng suggested from the side. When they had just returned to the office, Ah Cheng happened to be waiting there for Li Mohan.
He felt very apologetic for failing the task Li Mohan had assigned him earlier. He had intended to come and receive a scolding from Li Mohan.
But he didn't expect to find the office empty.
What he didn't expect was that Li Mohan would later return with Ye Huohuo and that they were going into the resting room where no woman had ever entered before.
Having failed to handle the previous matter, this was a perfect opportunity to redeem himself, so Ah Cheng naturally volunteered.
Li Mohan looked at Ye Huohuo. "Ah Cheng is skilled. Why don't you let him help you!"
Ye Huohuo's gaze swept over Ah Cheng. She had noticed his aura of malevolent energy, combined with a righteous spirit.
Ordinary ghosts and spirits would naturally shy away from someone like him.
If Li Mohan was avoided by ghosts due to his immense luck, then Ah Cheng was avoided due to his powerful malevolent energy.
She did indeed need someone like him, but she didn't agree immediately.
Ye Huohuo extended her hand and took Ah Cheng's. Her fingertips traced a circle on Ah Cheng's palm along his lifeline.
Ah Cheng was introverted and exuded a fierce aura of malevolent energy, causing most girls to instinctively keep their distance.
Although he was quite handsome, no girl had ever dared to approach him actively, let alone hold his hand.
At this moment, he felt a cool, soft, and smooth sensation spreading from his palm to his brain.
His face heated up inappropriately, and he nervously swallowed.
His Adam's apple bobbed.
Li Mohan, who noticed every subtle change, saw it all.
A hint of displeasure arose in his heart. What was this little girl doing? Was she seducing his subordinate in front of him?
But seeing her serious expression, he knew she wasn't intentionally seducing him. Moreover, he knew Ah Cheng would never betray him. Yet, seeing this scene, he simply felt uncomfortable.
His chest felt constricted.
Li Mohan cleared his throat. "How is it? Did you see clearly?"
Ye Huohuo leaned back, releasing her grip on Ah Cheng's wrist. After some thought, she finally nodded. "He is indeed the most suitable candidate, but..."
She looked up at Ah Cheng, a hint of hesitation flashing in her cat-like eyes. "But it will be dangerous. I can't guarantee your safety. Are you... sure?"
Ah Cheng withdrew his hand and nodded solemnly. "Miss Ye, please rest assured. Ah Cheng is not someone who fears death."
After a moment of consideration, Ye Huohuo finally nodded. She indeed needed a helper, and Ah Cheng was clearly the most suitable.
Just then, her phone rang. It was Xiao Lingzi, who supplied her with goods. She had asked him to deliver the items.
Upon seeing Ye Huohuo, Xiao Lingzi's eyes widened. His large eyes darted around Li Mohan's large office and then at the two people inside.
"I say, Huohuo, did you get a big order? You're solving problems for the Li Corporation! I was wondering why you suddenly had money again!"
Xiao Lingzi was a young man in his early twenties, with large eyes and dark skin. While not particularly handsome, he had a clever air about him.
He was also an orphan who was adopted by the childless owner of a paper effigy shop. He didn't like studying in school and didn't get into high school, so he attended a technical school for two years.
Later, the owner died, and he became the small boss of that paper effigy shop.
He was a year younger than Huohuo, actually only nineteen years old, so Huohuo treated him like a younger brother and often supported his business.
However, rather than her supporting his business, it was more like Xiao Lingzi supporting her, because the items she requested were peculiar, and she often didn't pay enough.
Xiao Lingzi took out the items one by one from his bag. "Take a look, is this what you wanted!"
Ye Huohuo examined them carefully and found that they were indeed top-quality goods.
She patted Xiao Lingzi on the shoulder. "Okay, I'll give you all the money when I get out later!"
Ye Huohuo took out five copper coins and rubbed them in her hand, nodding. "Good, they're old coins."
Xiao Lingzi immediately became a little unhappy. "I, Xiao Lingzi, do business with integrity. When have I ever cheated you?"
As he spoke, his expression turned serious. "What you do is always so dangerous. You're even using the Five Emperor Coins this time. It must be a tough opponent. Be careful! Do you hear me? I'll wait for you outside!"
At this moment, his still slightly immature face showed an expression unbefitting his age, a mixture of concern, unease, and something else.
Ye Huohuo casually patted his head. "What are you saying? Look at your glum expression, as if your sister is going to meet her end. Don't worry, I won't die! Haven't you seen me go through fire and water? When have I ever not come back full of life?"
Xiao Lingzi winced as her heavy-handed pat hurt him. He frowned and brushed her hand away. "That hurt! I'm afraid you won't come out and pay me!"
Ye Huohuo laughed heartily. "Don't worry, I have a powerful patron now. What's a little money to me? Even if I don't come out, Li always will pay you back!"
As she spoke, she glanced at Li Mohan. Seeing him looking at her, her heart skipped a beat. She blinked and smiled. "Li always, right?"
Li Mohan's gaze shifted between Ye Huohuo and Xiao Lingzi. His expression seemed somewhat gloomy. "Mmm."
Ye Huohuo sighed inwardly. He was truly a man of few words.
Next, she handed three of the Five Emperor Coins to Ah Cheng, placing them on his head and shoulders. Strangely, the three coins stuck there as if glued, without any adhesive.
Ah Cheng tugged at them a few times, but they wouldn't come off.
"Don't worry, they won't fall off. People have three fires on them. When these three fires are strong, ghosts dare not approach. You have a full aura of righteousness, and although you have malevolent energy, your yang energy is still very strong.
These three Five Emperor Coins are to suppress your yang fire, otherwise, you wouldn't be able to see those dirty things!"
Ye Huohuo explained briefly.
Then, holding the bronze ornament, whose talisman paper was almost burned through, she entered Li Mohan's resting room.
As Li Mohan watched Ye Huohuo and Ah Cheng go inside, and the door closed, his eyelids suddenly twitched.
His heart suddenly tightened.