"In other words, this is the source of the thing we're looking for?" Duan Rongrong asked in a low voice.
"This level of Yin Qi … not necessarily," Yan Kai shook his head slightly.
At this moment, Lu Sheng had already begun to invite the few eccentrics to display their skills.
The Taoist who spoke earlier chuckled.
"This is the skill this humble Taoist knows."
He reached out and grabbed a rock from who-knows-where. Holding it in his hand, he squeezed it hard.
"Swish …"
Fine rock powder was squeezed out from between his fingers, drifting down with the wind.
The others who had come with him looked at him in astonishment.
It was obvious that even the strongest experts in Nine Links City might not be able to pull off such a feat.
The female wanderer, who was disguised as a man, stared at the Daoist with a solemn expression.
Even Yan Kai began to take this Taoist seriously.
This level of strength was enough to crush a stone into powder. Only an extremely strong inner force could achieve this. Who would have thought that they would meet such an expert here?
The surrounding guards, servants, maids, and servants couldn't help but let out low cries.
Lu Sheng stared at the Taoist, frowning without a word.
The Taoist chuckled.
"How is it? Young Master, is this humble Taoist's skill acceptable to you? "
Lu Sheng exhaled slowly.
Suddenly, his gaze sharpened.
"This is obviously the smell of Liquefied Rock Powder! Where did this swindler demon Taoist come from? How dare he make a fool out of me! Take him down! "
The surrounding people were stunned.
Before they could react, two strong guards pounced on the Taoist and pinned him to the ground.
The Taoist screamed and struggled, but now that he was pinned down by two people, he no longer had the domineering inner force of crushing a rock into powder.
He was just an ordinary person.
The burly guard at the side asked in a rough voice. He was one of the guards who had witnessed Young Master's prowess last night, killing that female ghost. Now, he had thoroughly become Young Master Lu Sheng's most loyal supporter.
"Young Master, how should we deal with this person? Should we inform the yamen? "
Lu Sheng looked at the struggling Taoist on the ground with disgust.
"No need to send him to the yamen, drag him out and behead him."
"Don't! Young Master, I was just muddle-headed and wanted to earn some money to live! I was just momentarily blinded by greed! "
When the Daoist heard this, he was instantly frightened and loudly begged for mercy. His whole body was shaking like a sieve, his face was deathly pale, and cold sweat was pouring down his face.
"Young Master, spare me!!"
"Yes!"
The guard did not care. He brought his men and dragged the Daoist out of the courtyard.
At the edge of the drill ground, there was a special torture chamber for executing people.
The Lu Family was rich and powerful. When they executed a few people, the yamen would turn a blind eye.
Yan Kai and the others were shocked as they watched the man being dragged out. Soon, a faint scream could be heard from outside.
"Alright, everyone, now that we've cleared out those who tried to pass off as real, let's invite the next person to show off his or her skills."
Lu Sheng regained the gentle smile on his face.
The rest of them also gained a deeper understanding of this Young Master Lu's temperament.
His body looked weak and sickly, but he was able to turn hostile at a whim. His actions were decisive and ruthless. He was truly a character.
After a moment of silence, the second person to come out was the monk of the Red Lotus Temple, Master Zhen Tan. This master's hands were trembling a little, but he still plucked up his courage and stepped out.
"This humble monk … this humble monk suddenly remembered that I have urgent matters to attend to in the temple …"
He had actually come out not to show off his skills, but to slip away.
This Master Zhen Tan's forehead was covered in sweat as he spoke to Lu Sheng.
The younger monk behind him was in an even worse state. Not only was his forehead covered in sweat, his face was pale, and his legs were trembling non-stop.
"Since Master has urgent matters to attend to, then please go ahead."
Lu Sheng smiled, still gentle and courteous. He did not make things difficult for the two, and immediately had the maidservants lead Master Zhen Tan and the other away.
Three people had left in one go.
There were still three people left. They were the Wanderer and Yan Kai.
"Let me do the next one."
The cross-dressing Wanderer walked forward and drew out the twin sabers at her waist.
"I'm proficient in lightness skills, short-distance and long-distance raids, and tracking and investigation. I should be of help in finding the missing people. "
"Oh? If that's the case, how should I address you, young lady? "
Lu Sheng smiled.
"Zhuan Feng."
"Chuan Feng?" Lu Sheng was taken aback.
The female Wanderer quickly wrote two words on the stone table.
Only then did everyone realize that her surname was Zhuan.
"Then, Young Lady Zhuan Feng, how would you like to show off your skills?"
Lu Sheng's curiosity was piqued.
Zhuan Feng sniffed, squatted down, and examined the ground carefully. Then, she pressed her ear to the ground and listened.
After a while, she stood up.
"I can judge, Young Master Lu, that your group of people came here and arrived at this side courtyard no more than four hours ago. There should have been two batches of guards and maidservants going in and out to clean this place. There should be no more than ten people, and it should have happened two hours ago. "Only then did Young Master arrive. Moreover, Young Master and these guards around you did not enter the rooms in the side courtyard. Obviously, this courtyard was set up at the last minute to test us. Even you didn't have time to enter the rooms. "
As soon as these words were said.
Instantly, Lu Sheng and the rest widened their eyes. Not just them, even the guards and maidservants around them looked as if they had seen a ghost.
Just by looking, listening, and smelling on the ground, she could deduce so many things.
This Young Lady Zhuan Feng was truly an extraordinary person!
"Impressive!"
Lu Sheng applauded softly.
"Young Lady Zhuan Feng, no matter how you deduced it, you've passed. Next, it's these two … "
He looked at Yan Kai and Lu Sheng.
Yan Kai was fine, but Duan Rongrong felt goosebumps all over under this Young Master Lu's gaze.
A person who was all smiles just a moment ago suddenly turned hostile, and immediately dragged that Taoist away and beheaded him.
For someone like this, even if he smiled at you, you wouldn't know if he was planning to kill you in the next moment.
Duan Rongrong had already defined this Young Master Lu as a dangerous person.
Yan Kai's expression was calm as he took a step forward.
"If I'm not wrong."
He stared at Lu Sheng with bright eyes.
"Young Master Lu's injuries were caused by the invasion of Yin Qi, right?"
"Oh?"
Lu Sheng raised an eyebrow. This time, his interest was truly piqued.
To think that this person before him could really tell something.
"The injury should be on the lower abdomen. Fortunately, the internal organs weren't injured. However, if Yin Qi is not expelled from the body, it will eventually harm the Yang Qi. This is a bit of Yang Returning Potion that this humble Taoist made himself. If Young Master has the guts, you can try drinking it. "
He took out a small black porcelain bottle from his sleeve and handed it over.
The handmaiden beside him hurriedly received it and placed it on a tray, bringing it before Lu Sheng.
"Remember to return the bottle to me when you're done drinking," Yan Kai added.
Lu Sheng looked at the porcelain bottle. He picked it up, pulled out the cork, and sniffed it.
Just this sniff alone was enough to dispel much of the Yin Qi in his body. A fiery scent wafted into his nostrils from the bottle, causing his entire body to heat up.
It was true that he had been struck in the lower abdomen. After returning to his room to rest, he had been feeling cold all over. The injury on his body was secondary. The main problem was that the Yin Qi was still lingering in his body. Regardless of whether it was taking Yang supplements or training under the sun, it was useless.
When he took Yang supplements or trained, his entire body would feel warm and somewhat effective. However, once he rested, the Yin Qi in his body would return.
Looking at the porcelain bottle before him, Lu Sheng smiled. Without hesitation, he picked it up and poured it into his mouth.
A faint rusty taste spread in his mouth, accompanied by a spicy and stimulating taste. A warm current slid down his throat.
Lu Sheng let out a long breath. His entire body felt warm, like the sun at nine o 'clock in the summer, basking his body in comfort.
The Yin Qi from before melted like snow in spring under the sun. Soon, he could no longer feel it.
"The Taoist is indeed impressive." Now, Lu Sheng knew that he had met an expert. "I'll include this bottle of Yang Returning Potion in your payment."
"So I've passed?"
Yan Kai asked.
"Of course! The three of you, please follow me. "
Lu Sheng got up slowly. With the help of the guards, he led the three into the inner room of Yellow Crane Courtyard.
The maidservants left, and so did the guards. Only the burly man from before stayed behind to guard Lu Sheng.
"Click."
The door closed.
There were only five people in the room.
"This is how it happened …"
Lu Sheng started telling the story from the first case of a missing person.
Yan Kai and the other two listened attentively, asking about the details from time to time.
Lu Sheng answered everything he knew. For those he did not know, the burly man beside him would fill in the blanks.
The conversation went on for a full hour.
After understanding the situation, Yan Kai lowered his head and pondered for a while.
Soon, he raised his head again.
"The ghosts that Young Master encountered, I call them Demonic Ghosts."
"Demonic Ghosts? What's that? "
Lu Sheng asked. This was the first time he had truly come into contact with the mysterious side of this world.
"Demonic Ghosts, Demonic Ghosts are not formed after death. Instead, they are formed from human resentment, jealousy, hatred, injustice, and other emotions. They absorb some mysterious energy from their surroundings and form into ghosts," Yan Kai said solemnly.
"It's easy to deal with one or two Demonic Ghosts, but if left unchecked for a long time, they will spread and infect others, killing more people and transforming into new Demonic Ghosts. Judging from the density of Yin Qi on Young Master, the Demonic Ghost you came into contact with must have been left unchecked for a long time. "
"Left unchecked for a long time? In that case, how many Demonic Ghosts are there in Nine Links City? "
Lu Sheng's expression changed slightly.
"It's highly possible," Yan Kai nodded. "Alright, leave this matter to me. Young Master can just rest and recuperate at home. However, I'm only in charge of dealing with the Demonic Ghosts. As for finding people … "
"I'll do it," Zhuan Feng said. "I've encountered such supernatural incidents a few times before. I have some experience."
Lu Sheng nodded in acknowledgment.
"In that case, Taoist, what can I do for you?"
Now, he finally believed that this Taoist Master Yan Kai in front of him was the legendary professional.
"This Demonic Ghost isn't something you can handle. What's important now is that since you've already provoked it, it's best that you leave Nine Links City immediately. Lest you become food for the Demonic Ghost. "
Yan Kai said calmly.
"Also, we're here to investigate the Xu Family's massacre."
"I'd like to do my part as well."
Lu Sheng said seriously.
"I said no need. It's useless no matter how many ordinary people come. Even if you've practiced some martial arts, you'll only be a burden to us. Martial arts are useless against ghosts! "
Yan Kai said bluntly, frowning.
Duan Rongrong broke out in a cold sweat. What if she angered this Young Master Lu …
Lu Sheng wanted to say more, but Yan Kai cut him off.
"Alright, say no more. This isn't something you ordinary people can get involved in."
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