Chapter 95: Chapter 94: Yunyang Vanquishes Evil

"Huh?"

Taoist Yi Hong’s words took both Taoist Xiu Xin and Wang Runheng by surprise.

Yunyang was eager to try, but he still deferred, "Gu Zhao, you go ahead."

Gu Zhao smiled and asked Yunyang, "Daoist Brother Yunyang, have you encountered this kind of Yin Qi before?"

"Only once, in the countryside," Yunyang replied, a hint of longing in his voice. "It’s a rare opportunity."

Gu Zhao chuckled. "In that case, you should be the one to do it."

"Why?" Yunyang asked.

"Because I’ve run into it many times," Gu Zhao answered.

"Huh?"

It wasn’t just Yunyang; even Taoist Yi Hong was shocked. "Many times? Things aren’t that chaotic in the country now, are they?"

"Ahem!" Gu Zhao gave a dry cough and pointed at Wang Runheng. "We can talk about that later. Daoist Brother Yunyang should perform the exorcism first."

Seeing Gu Zhao’s serious expression, Yunyang walked over to Wang Runheng’s side. "Then I’ll get right to it."

Seeing the young Daoist in his robes, with sharp brows and bright, star-like eyes, come before him and look him up and down, Wang Runheng couldn’t help but swallow nervously. "Is there anything I need to prepare?"

"No need." Yunyang shook his head. "This malevolent energy is too faint. There’s no need for fasting, bathing, burning incense, or quieting your mind."

"But that person has some skill, to be able to drive the malevolent energy into Mr. Wang’s mind," Taoist Yi Hong said. "You should be careful when you perform the technique."

"Don’t worry, Martial Uncle. My Cultivation is based on the *Zhong Lü’s Inner Alchemy Collection*. It won’t harm his mind," Yunyang said with a smile.

Hearing that this could affect his mind, and that the one performing the technique was just a young man, Wang Runheng was terrified. He subconsciously wanted Taoist Yi Hong to step in. "Wait!"

But as soon as the word left his mouth, Yunyang formed a Sword Pointing sign with his fingers and touched the spot between Wang Runheng’s eyebrows. "Don’t move!"

Wang Runheng immediately stood perfectly still. He then felt a warm current flow in from between his eyebrows, and a warmth that was also refreshingly cool suffused his mind.

Yunyang circulated his qi throughout his body, channeling it strand by strand through his Sword Pointing into Wang Runheng’s mind, slowly eliminating the Yin Qi entrenched there.

After about twenty-odd seconds, Yunyang let out a long breath and took a step back.

As for Wang Runheng, he felt his previously muddled mind instantly clear, as if a thin veil had been lifted. Even his vision brightened.

Looking at the young Daoist who stood calmly before him, Wang Runheng bowed deeply. "Thank you, Daoist!"

Yunyang accepted the bow readily.

It’s a good thing kneeling and kowtowing are no longer in fashion. If this were ancient times, Wang Runheng would have had to perform the grand ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows.

"Don’t forget the promise you just made," Yunyang reminded him.

"I remember! I remember!" Wang Runheng nodded repeatedly. "From now on, I will operate my business on the mainland with integrity, never delay payments to clients, provide standard social security and housing benefits for my employees, and strictly adhere to the eight-hour workday."

"That’s more like it." Yunyang nodded, then stepped back to Taoist Yi Hong’s side, only to find that Gu Zhao was also looking at his phone.

"What are you looking at?" Yunyang asked.

"I see he actually has businesses in Yangcheng, too. Do you think if I applied to his company, I could enjoy standard social security and housing benefits and weekends off?" Gu Zhao laughed.

Wang Runheng’s eyes lit up. "Sir, you’re from Yangcheng? If you’re willing to join, I’ll hire you as a company consultant for an annual salary of five million!"

Gu Zhao waved his hand. "I was just joking with Daoist Brother Yunyang. But if you don’t mind, we’re planning to go shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui tomorrow. How about you reimburse us?"

"I don’t mind, of course I don’t mind!" Wang Runheng immediately took a checkbook from his pocket, scribbled a line, and respectfully handed it to Yunyang. "Five million Hong Kong Dollars. Please accept it!"

Yunyang was startled and quickly waved his hands. "That’s not necessary."

But Gu Zhao took the check and stuffed it into Yunyang’s hand. "Why not take it when you’ve earned it with your own skill? There aren’t many people in the world who can earn this kind of money. Besides, the business deal he stands to make is worth far more than five million."

"That’s right, that’s right!" Wang Runheng nodded repeatedly.

Seeing Yunyang was still hesitant, Gu Zhao added, "Besides, you came all the way from West Capital. Shouldn’t you bring some local specialties back for your family and the Taoist Temple?"

Yunyang still felt a bit awkward. "It just feels like too much."

He came from an ordinary family and had never used a Daoist Skill to make money. It wasn’t something he was used to. When had he ever seen so much money at once?

Gu Zhao teased, "Daoists in ancient times didn’t have government subsidies. This is how they made a living. It’s like dealing in antiques: ’Three years without a sale, one sale feeds you for three years.’"

Taoist Yi Hong also smiled. "It’s not easy to come across a chance like this. Just take it. You can use it to repair the Eight Immortals Palace when you get back."

Since they put it that way, Yunyang no longer hesitated. "Alright!"

Taoist Yi Hong let go of Taoist Xiu Xin and apologized, "Taoist Xiu Xin, please forgive this old Daoist for my earlier offense."

"Not at all, not at all!" Taoist Xiu Xin demurred repeatedly, reaching out to support Taoist Yi Hong.

By now, how could he not know that Taoist Yi Hong was truly skilled? He also finally understood why Taoist Yi Hong hadn’t brought the two Daoists from White Cloud Temple, but had brought Yunyang and Gu Zhao instead.

’These three are true masters!’

Gu Zhao looked at Wang Runheng and teased, "When you really run into trouble, aren’t your compatriots the ones who come through?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Wang Runheng nodded repeatedly. "I swear, I’m not like that Li guy. I’m a patriotic businessman!"

"Alright, you’re fine now," Taoist Yi Hong said to Wang Runheng. "Although Yunyang just performed the exorcism for you, you haven’t been resting well these past few days. Go home and get a good night’s sleep."

"Yes, thank you, Daoists!" Wang Runheng bowed respectfully, then said to Taoist Xiu Xin, "I’ll go offer a stick of incense to The Three Pristine Ones first, and then I’ll head back."

Although his life was saved by Taoist Yi Hong and the others, if it weren’t for the Penglai Grand Sacrifice, he would never have met them. So he definitely had to express his gratitude to the Penglai Immortal Pavilion.

Just then, his phone rang.

"Excuse me." Wang Runheng apologized, took out his phone, and his expression changed instantly when he looked at it. "It’s Yoshiyama Yuuki!"

Wang Runheng wanted to hang up, but then he thought about how he was fine now and couldn’t help but look up at the group.

"Answer it if you want," Gu Zhao said, unconcerned. "If he has the ability to cast a spell through the phone signal, I’ll kowtow to him on the spot."

Wang Runheng smiled and answered the call, but after exchanging a few words with the person on the other end, his face darkened, and he hung up with a cold snort.

"He wants to meet me in Central again. Does he think I’m an idiot?" Wang Runheng said angrily.

"He’s in Port City?" Taoist Xiu Xin asked curiously.

Yunyang asked, "Shouldn’t you call the police, then?"

Wang Runheng said helplessly, "This is a society ruled by law. How can I have him arrested without any proof?"

Gu Zhao asked curiously, "What does he want from you?"

"He’s negotiating with me about that plot of land in Malaysia," Wang Runheng said through gritted teeth. "But I think he wants to threaten me in person!"

Yunyang said quietly, "And then he’ll discover you’re already better."

Gu Zhao chimed in, "And he’ll probably hit you with another one right after."

Wang Runheng was speechless. "I will never see him again!"

"Actually, you could meet with him," Gu Zhao said suddenly.

Everyone looked at Gu Zhao. Yunyang’s eyes lit up. "You want to go deal with that Sakura Person?"

"This is a society ruled by law; how can we get physical in public?" Gu Zhao rummaged in his pockets and took out a Yellow Talisman folded into a triangle. "Take this Talisman with you. If he dares to use a technique on you again, then there’ll be a good show to watch."