Ye Qiu moved swiftly, her steps slightly hurried, as she rushed towards the Mystic Spirit Pavilion.

Her feelings were as tangled as a messy skein of yarn, her eyes full of complex emotions.

She had deep expectations for Xu Wendong’s abilities, as if seeing him as the only light of hope in the Ye Family’s plight.

Yet there was also a heavy anxiety stemming from the family crisis, an apprehension towards an unknown fate.

Of course, there was also an unspeakable sense of awe, which had quietly taken root in her heart after witnessing Xu Wendong’s extraordinary abilities firsthand.

After all, yesterday Xu Wendong had kindly warned her, yet she had been ignorant and even misunderstood him as a rogue with ill intentions.

If it were just a misunderstanding, perhaps it would be barely bearable.

But the problem is... she impulsively slapped Xu Wendong on the cheek in the mall.

The crisp sound still seemed to echo in her ears, filling her with regret.

To the extent that last night, when she recalled this reckless behavior, guilt and self-reproach engulfed her like a tide, making it difficult for her to sleep.

"Greetings, Mister Xu!" After a moment of distraction, Ye Qiu forced herself to calm down, suppressing her internal unease and anxiety. She respectfully bowed slightly to Xu Wendong and greeted him softly.

It was apparent she had dressed carefully today, in a simple yet elegant white dress that perfectly accentuated her slender waist and graceful figure.

The exquisite pearl necklace around her neck glistened warmly in the sunlight, enhancing her snow-like skin.

Each of her gestures naturally exuded a captivating charm, like a blooming flower in spring, pleasing to the eye.

"Please come in, Miss Ye!"

Xu Wendong’s expression was calm and serene, a light, kind smile played on his lips, as he politely extended his hand in an inviting gesture.

Even though his impression of Ye Qiu was lukewarm.

But as the old saying goes, a guest is a guest!

Hospitality must not be neglected!

Subsequently, he led Ye Qiu inside, his steps slow and steady as they entered the Mystic Spirit Pavilion.

Once inside, Xu Wendong headed straight to the tea table, sitting down peacefully. With practiced ease, he poured a steaming, fragrant cup of tea for her, then smiled and said softly, "As you can see, Miss Ye, my Mystic Spirit Pavilion has just hung its sign. You are my first honored guest."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qiu felt a sense of honored surprise, hurriedly responding with sincere humility, "To become Mister Xu’s first guest is truly an honor, a great fortune in my life."

Xu Wendong was slightly taken aback, evidently surprised by Ye Qiu’s response, but quickly returned to normal, then explained with a gentle smile, "What I mean is, since the Mystic Spirit Pavilion is open for business, naturally we follow business principles, the aim, of course, is to make a profit. Someone as wise as Miss Ye surely understands my meaning, right?"

Ye Qiu understood, immediately saying, "As long as Mister Xu can use extraordinary means to alleviate my family’s crisis, the Ye Family will definitely present a generous gift in thanks, not letting you labor in vain."

Xu Wendong’s expression turned grave, slowly speaking, "Your family’s situation is quite complex, not merely the bloodshed disaster you initially thought, but rather your entire family is deeply entangled and unable to escape."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qiu was greatly shocked, her respect for Xu Wendong’s abilities growing even deeper.

It was notable that the Ye Family’s crisis had not yet been known to any outsiders, yet Xu Wendong could reveal it in a single sentence, showing the extent of his capabilities.

Without further thought, Ye Qiu urgently said, "Please, Mister Xu, show mercy and save my family from disaster, Ye Qiu would be endlessly grateful."

Xu Wendong pondered for a moment, then, with calm composure, said, "One hundred million! As long as your Ye Family can pay this fee, I will strive with all my might."

Ye Qiu heard this, and without hesitation, readily agreed: "Alright."

In her mind, the family’s safety was worth far more than anything else. So long as the crisis could be averted, money was simply external.

Xu Wendong said, "Alright, go to Boss Gao and buy me several sheets of Talisman Paper, just the ordinary kind."

Though Ye Qiu was full of curiosity, not understanding why Xu Wendong made such a request, she nonetheless nodded obediently and left to do as told.

About ten minutes later, Ye Qiu hurried back, clutching several sheets of talisman paper, followed by a smiling Gao Cheng.

Gao Cheng did not come empty-handed, having specially instructed someone to buy two pots of fresh, blooming flowers as a gift.

After all, with the opening of the Mystic Spirit Pavilion, it would be remiss to not have a few pots of flowers inside for decoration.

"Boss Gao is truly considerate!" Xu Wendong observed, a warm smile spreading across his face. He quickly stood to greet him.

Gao Cheng laughed heartily, exchanged a few warm words with Xu Wendong, then sensibly took his leave.

Afterward, Xu Wendong took the talisman paper from Ye Qiu’s hands, selecting one sheet, his demeanor focused and serious.

Amidst Ye Qiu’s astonished and incredulous gaze, Xu Wendong unhesitatingly bit his fingertip.

In an instant, a droplet of bright, ruby-red blood slowly oozed out.

With grave seriousness, Xu Wendong used the blood as ink, his long fingers moving like a spirit’s brush, swiftly drawing a mysterious rune that faintly emitted an unusual glow on the talisman paper.

The rune seemed to contain endless mystery, its glow flickering as a mysterious aura subtly spread through the air.

Xu Wendong slightly raised his head, looking calmly at Ye Qiu, then slowly said, "Take this talisman back and place it in the center of your family’s living room!"

"That’s it?" Ye Qiu’s eyes widened with disbelief; she truly hadn’t expected that spending a whole billion would only result in a single talisman.

Seeing her expression, Xu Wendong couldn’t help but smile in amusement, "What else were you expecting?"

Ye Qiu, tense and nervous, swallowed unconsciously, her voice slightly trembling as she said anxiously, "Logically, as someone skilled in such arts, you should accompany me back to inspect the feng shui layout in person, wouldn’t that be more proper?"

"Relying on just this talisman to address my concerns seems rather hasty, don’t you think?"