Holding Lu Qingqing in his arms, Lu Sheng had mixed feelings.
Although he and this girl were siblings, they really didn't have much of a relationship.
Firstly, Lu Qingqing spent most of her time outside practicing martial arts. Secondly, he wasn't the original Lu Sheng.
But at this time, as her elder brother, he had to show his sorrow.
Lu Sheng brought Lu Qingqing and Zhuan Feng to inspect the small dungeon. Apart from the corpses and the three dazed fools, there was nothing else.
The two of them brought the three fools out of the dungeon. They saw Yan Kai and Duan Rongrong waiting outside. Yan Kai was sitting cross-legged in meditation. His face was ruddy, and there was a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. There was also black blood on the floor that he had just spat out.
"It's alright. It's just extravasated blood. "
Yan Kai said mildly.
"Miss Lu Qingqing was injured by Yin Qi. She's already very lucky to be alive."
"I …"
Lu Sheng opened his mouth, but didn't say anything.
He felt that he was in a very dangerous situation.
Just now, when he carried Lu Qingqing out, he suddenly realized …
Wasn't he playing the role of one of those aristocratic children in the background in ancient ghost stories?
The current situation was …
The Demonic Ghosts were in hiding in Nine Links City, their whereabouts unknown.
His Lu Family could be caught in the crossfire at any time.
As an ordinary person, the only thing he could rely on was the Modifier and martial arts on him.
He really lacked the means to deal with Demonic Ghosts and supernatural incidents.
One Demonic Ghost was enough to make him run for his life. If two came, it would really be troublesome.
At this thought, the sorrow on Lu Sheng's face gradually turned solemn.
"It's all thanks to Demonic Ghosts that my sister has become like this. I wonder if you can tell me if there are any means for us ordinary people to deal with Demonic Ghosts? Or rather, is there any place or person that we can seek help from? "
His words were, on the one hand, asking about other means, and on the other, probing to see if there were any other groups that could deal with supernatural incidents like Demonic Ghosts.
"This … this humble Taoist's knowledge is limited. Ordinary people can't fight against ghosts. There's no need to doubt that," Yan Kai thought for a moment and looked at Lu Qingqing regretfully before continuing.
"As for the groups of people that we can ask for help from … us exorcists are one of them, but most of our whereabouts are uncertain. I suggest Young Master Lu to continue posting recruitment notices. Perhaps you can try your luck and find a few exorcists to help you. "
After listening to him, Lu Sheng pondered for a moment and asked again.
"I wonder if you are willing to accept a disciple?"
It wasn't that he wanted to be apprenticed to Yan Kai himself, but he wanted to entrust some of the Lu Family's children in the manor to Yan Kai's tutelage. This way, he could at least gain some power to protect himself in this perilous and chaotic world, and at the same time, build a good relationship with Yan Kai.
At the mention of taking in a disciple, Yan Kai's expression immediately became troubled.
"I won't hide it from you, Young Master. People who exorcise spirits are mostly born with it. There's no way to cultivate it. If ordinary people practice the mental cultivation techniques that we cultivate, it would be harmful. Thus, up until now, he had been looking for a second disciple who could inherit his knowledge. Unfortunately … "
"Innate?" Lu Sheng's face showed a trace of disappointment.
"That's right. The reason why I can restrain ghosts is mainly because of my own blood. My blood, after being mixed with a certain technique, can produce the effect of restraining ghosts. This was also the only way to restrain ghosts. Many exorcists actually rely on their own blood. "
Yan Kai did not hide this.
"Blood …" Lu Sheng finally understood.
Yan Kai had no reason to lie to him. He looked at Duan Rongrong, who was nodding in agreement. It seemed like exorcists did rely on their blood to restrain ghosts.
"Is there no other way?" Lu Sheng let out a long sigh.
Seeing this, Yan Kai glanced at Lu Qingqing in Lu Sheng's arms. A trace of pity flashed across his eyes.
"There's no other way … this humble Taoist doesn't have any. It's impossible without talent … But, for so many ordinary people to survive in this world and reproduce in such large numbers, there must be some force secretly protecting them against ghosts. We exorcists are one of them. If Young Master Lu is interested, you can ask around. Perhaps you'll find some clues. "
Lu Sheng nodded.
"Sigh … that's all I can do. In that case, I wonder if Elder can sell me something that can restrain ghosts? "
Yan Kai shook his head slightly.
"I'm sorry. It's not that I don't want to, but the things I make with my own blood can only be used by me. It's useless to others. Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked Rongrong to hide. "
Lu Sheng believed that Yan Kai did not lie to him. Otherwise, he would not have spoken so frankly about his blood. What if he met some evil person who drugged him, tied him up, and used him as a blood donor? Wouldn't that be extremely dangerous?
Sighing again, Lu Sheng hugged Lu Qingqing tighter. Then, he left the Taoist temple with Yan Kai and the rest and mounted their horses.
"In that case, Elder Taoist, shall we go back?"
"No need. This humble Taoist will still check around here. Perhaps I can find some clues about the original Demonic Ghost. There are many Demonic Ghosts in Nine Links City. We must find the original source. Otherwise, as time passes, the original Demonic Ghost will grow stronger and stronger. "
Yan Kai rejected.
"In that case, if Elder Taoist has any needs, feel free to come to my Lu Family. I, Lu Sheng, will do my best to help! In addition, the three of you must also come to the Lu Family to collect your rewards. "
With one hand on the reins, Lu Sheng turned the horse around and led the fool and the guards back the way they came.
"Oh, right. Young Master Sheng, you killed a Demonic Ghost just now. There will be quite a bit of its aura left on you. If other Demonic Ghosts come near the city, they will definitely choose to kill you first. There's even a high chance that a Great Demonic Ghost will appear. Please be careful. If you need anything, please find someone to inform this humble Taoist as soon as possible. "
Yan Kai suddenly said loudly.
Hearing that, Lu Sheng's heart skipped a beat.
"Many thanks, Elder Taoist! Many thanks, Miss Zhuan Feng. "
He waved his hand and gestured to the back.
The group rode back the way they came.
The mountain road was rugged. Yu Han followed beside Lu Sheng, ready to protect him at any time.
The rest of the guards had not completely calmed down from their earlier shock. For a moment, apart from the sound of hooves and breathing, there was no other noise in the group.
Lu Sheng was deep in thought.
'Great Demonic Ghost! I almost couldn't even handle one Demonic Ghost. This Great Demonic Ghost … just from its name, I know it's definitely stronger than the one from before. '
A sense of urgency rose in his heart once more.
Originally, he thought that he at least had some ability to protect himself. Unexpectedly, after hearing Yan Kai's words, he realized that he was still in an extremely dangerous situation.
'The commotion in Nine Links City is a little strange. Previously, all the powers in the city were looking for someone or something. Now, so many Demonic Ghosts have appeared. It's impossible to say that there's no connection between the two. '
Lu Sheng pondered.
'The only way I can improve my strength right now is to raise Black Fury Skill by another level. I can't find any other way.'
His brows furrowed.
In his arms, the silly Lu Qingqing saw his furrowed brows and secretly reached out to touch his brows, even letting out a silly laugh.
Lu Sheng pressed down on Lu Qingqing's hand, deep in thought.
The situation he was in now was very dangerous.
The Lu Family was a large family with a large business empire. They were involved in many aspects of the city and had many businesses. A tall tree attracts the wind. If anything happened to the family, the news would instantly spread throughout the city.
The matter of the Midnight Cries being resolved should spread very quickly.
'Since there are people who know about Demonic Ghosts, then what are the motives of those people at that level? Yan Kai and Lu Qingqing came at the right time. Just a few days after the notice was posted, they were summoned. Perhaps there's another group of people behind them. '
He believed in Yan Kai's theory of blood quality. That kind of power to exorcise ghosts could only be used with special blood. Perhaps this was also a necessary condition to step into a higher level.
Lu Sheng pondered all the way back on horseback.
When he entered the city and returned to the Lu Manor, he calmed himself down and dismounted.
Yan Kai's words made him feel vaguely vexed.
No quality.
He was just an ordinary person in Yan Kai's eyes.
Although, according to Yan Kai, it was already very impressive for an ordinary person to reach his level.
But Lu Sheng knew that a gap was a gap.
His quality determined that there was a huge natural gap between him and those at that level. It also determined that he was destined to be at a disadvantage when facing ghosts in the future.
Dismounting from the horse, Lu Sheng saw Second Mother following closely behind his father, Lu Quanan. When she saw Lu Qingqing in his arms, Second Mother's face revealed a look of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders.
Lu Sheng's heart dimmed.
"Guards, send Miss back to her room to bathe and rest."
He ordered loudly.
He called a few sturdy maidservants over to take Lu Qingqing.
Lu Sheng gave a few more instructions and had the two idiots brought in to bathe and settle down.
Lu Quanan and Second Mother Liu Cuiyu could see that something was wrong. Not just two idiots they didn't know.
More importantly, Lu Qingqing's eyes were dull. When she saw them, she actually didn't make a sound, and even yawned, as if she didn't know them.
"Little Sheng? This … this is …??!! "Liu Cuiyu's face paled as she asked in a trembling voice.
"Let's talk inside."
Lu Sheng raised his hand, gesturing for the guards behind him to disperse and rest. As for those who weren't frightened earlier, Yuhan would count them.
As the procession entered the manor, Lu Sheng quickly had his men prepare their rewards, ready to pay Yan Kai and the rest in banknotes at any time.
He himself led Lu Quanan and the rest of his family into the Great Hall of the inner courtyard.
After dismissing the maidservants and guards, Lu Sheng sat down and recounted the process of how he discovered Lu Qingqing.
He had just finished when Second Mother Liu Cuiyu's eyes rolled back, and her body went limp, unconscious.
"Second Mother!" Lu Sheng rushed over to support her. Fifth Mother and the rest also rushed over to press on her Renzhong acupoint.
"Qingqing …" Lu Quanan seemed to age a few years in an instant. He sat on his seat listlessly, not moving.
"Is there really no saving her?"
He looked at Lu Sheng with a sliver of hope.
"We can beg Taoist Yan Kai. Maybe he …"
Lu Sheng closed his eyes, his expression dark as he shook his head slowly.
"I've already asked …"
He said bitterly.
"In my opinion, Second Sister might be better this way … so that she won't go out and cause trouble all day …"
Fifth Mother's daughter Lu Yingying muttered softly at the side.
The others did not hear it, but Lu Sheng's five senses were now extremely sharp because of his martial arts training. His eyes and ears were sharp, and he heard it clearly.
He raised his head and glared at Lu Yingying sternly.
The latter trembled in fear, not daring to speak again.
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