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"Is it convenient to talk?" Zong Lingxu's tone was very urgent.
"Just say it," Zhang Yang replied.
"It seems my dad has been possessed!" Zong Lingxu said. The term "possessed" is not something to be used lightly; Zong Lingxu is a very composed person, and for her to use such a term clearly indicates that the situation is quite serious.
It turned out that Zong Lingxu's father, Zong Yaoshi, suddenly had a fit of rage last night, and the things he said were very strange. However, it lasted only about half an hour, and when he returned to normal, he couldn't remember what he had just said. The reason Zong Lingxu called Zhang Yang was that the most frequent thing her father said was: "I want to kill that kid Zhang Yang!"
"It seems Xiao Hansheng has really invested heavily this time, trying to catch everyone in one net," Zhang Yang said. "I suspect your dad has indeed fallen under some kind of spell. Has your dad been in contact with any strangers recently?"
"My dad has social engagements every day and is very busy; it's normal for him to meet new people," Zong Lingxu replied.
"I guess it was Xiao Hansheng's doing. He must be venting his anger on your dad after ruining his lakeside land. To be honest, my ex-girlfriend has also been taken away," Zhang Yang said.
"Ex-girlfriend?" Zong Lingxu asked, somewhat confused.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang felt a bit awkward. Why did he have to add the word "ex"? But since he mentioned it, he had to explain further. Then Zhang Yang continued, "Xiao Hansheng found a Daoist master. Even if your dad hasn't interacted with strangers, he might still be targeted through methods like using voodoo dolls."
To help Zong Lingxu understand, Zhang Yang vividly used the term "voodoo dolls."
"What should we do?" Although she was a strong businesswoman, Zong Lingxu knew nothing about such esoteric arts.
"There isn't much we can do for now. You have a wide circle of friends; try to find out if there are any powerful yin-yang masters available to take a look. I'm currently in Yanjing; Xiao Hansheng is targeting both your dad and me with the same person. If I can resolve my issue here, perhaps your dad's situation will also be resolved," Zhang Yang said.
"We can only proceed like this for now," Zong Lingxu replied. "Be careful and stay in touch."
Having not slept all night, Zhang Yang felt a wave of fatigue wash over him, but at that moment, he couldn't sleep no matter what. Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Zhang Yang began to circulate his breath. The Heavenly Dry Technique from Jiazi Rainbow Shadow emphasizes absorbing the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth and the methods of circulating that energy within the body. When cultivated to a high level, the Spiritual Energy within one's body connects with the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth, becoming inexhaustible and unlimited. Of course, reaching such a level is extremely difficult; few can achieve it.
Now, Zhang Yang had learned how to increase his spiritual power by circulating his breath. After meditating for less than an hour, he felt revitalized and realized he was very hungry. Just as he was about to call for takeout, Shen Zhiyu's call came in.
"On the south side of Apple Valley in the western suburbs of Yanjing, there are many privately built villas. By reviewing surveillance footage, we found someone who looked like an old Daoist getting into a Yanjing-registered Cayenne heading towards the villa area. Once it reached Apple Valley, there were no more cameras, so we don't know which villa the car entered. I suspect one of those villas might be their base. That phone number has been untraceable; I'll contact you again once I have more information," Shen Zhiyu said.
"Thank you, Fish Head. I have a friend who went that way."
"Friend?"
"Yes, someone Haizhou knows, skilled in Magic, quite capable."
"Alright, you two stay safe. By the way, if you need money or people, just call East Shao. Also, I'll give you the phone number of Li Political Commissar from the Armed Police Corps; you can contact him if necessary," Shen Zhiyu advised.
"Keep in touch," Zhang Yang said before hanging up.
Not long after hanging up, Yu Qingwei called, "I'm at Apple Valley in the western suburbs. I took a look and found a villa with excellent feng shui, all five elements present, and there's a Resonant Barrier set up at the entrance. This should be the place."
"What is a Resonant Barrier?"
"It's a type of formation mainly used for defense. If a living person approaches, the one who set up the formation will receive a warning."
"Okay, the location is correct. I received news that Toothless likely drove a Cayenne into the villa area. Wait for me; I'm coming to find you." After saying this, Zhang Yang hung up.
When Zhang Yang arrived, he found Yu Qingwei on a small hill, with the villa visible on the opposite slope. The villa had high walls, and the front gate was not ornate but rather a heavy iron door. The roof was visible above the courtyard, indicating it was about three stories high.
"Apart from the Resonant Barrier, this villa is surrounded by a natural Five Elements Formation. Look around the courtyard; within a radius of one mile to the east is a small grove of trees, to the west is an iron tower, to the north is a small pond, and to the south is an abandoned lime kiln. The courtyard itself is uncovered with exposed soil, corresponding to the original five elemental positions: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth. This courtyard not only has excellent feng shui but also possesses strong defensive capabilities due to the Five Elements Formation, making it easy to defend but hard to attack," Yu Qingwei explained in detail.
"This must be another stronghold of Toothless. This time, Xiao Hansheng has really invested heavily," Zhang Yang remarked. "With this setup, if we want to rescue someone, we really need to plan carefully."
"I've been thinking about it for half a day. The formation can be broken, but with Toothless inside maintaining it, he can adjust it at any time. Plus, we still don't know what's happening inside the courtyard," Yu Qingwei said with a furrowed brow.
Just then, Zhang Yang's phone rang. "Have you arrived? That was quick! Where are you staying?" It was that unfamiliar number from earlier.
"I'm here; just entered the hotel," Zhang Yang thought to himself. He didn't expect that Hou Long had informed them ahead of time and didn't realize he had set off early; this was indeed their oversight.
"Still thinking about staying at a hotel? It seems you don't care much about your girlfriend."
"I broke up with her. So, what do you want to do?"
"Broke up? And you're still coming? Quite the sentiment. Alright, now you hurry to Mengou Guesthouse in the western suburbs. I'll contact you once you arrive."
"Set a specific time, and I'll be there. After all, it's in town; we shouldn't attract unnecessary attention." Zhang Yang said without waiting for the other person to hang up.
"Okay. 12:30 PM." After saying this, the other party hung up.
Zhang Yang looked at his phone; it was already 10:50. "12:30 PM is lunchtime, when there will be the fewest people," Yu Qingwei said. "If they send you there, they definitely won't bring Ding Weiwei along; they just want to take the opportunity to eliminate you."
"I know that, and they know it too. They're just exploiting my psychological need to go. However, they certainly don't know that we've actually found the villa. Just right, we'll use their plan against them. Toothless will definitely go to Mengou Guesthouse, and dealing with Xiao Hansheng's few useless subordinates will be easy. Weiwei is definitely in the villa; maybe we can take advantage of this opportunity." Zhang Yang said.
"Good idea. Let's study this formation first; the defenses are quite tight." Yu Qingwei said: "Set fire to the small grove on the east side to disrupt the five elements; it shouldn't be a problem."
Zhang Yang interjected, "Is the Resonant Barrier troublesome at the entrance?"
"The Resonant Barrier is easy to break. I have copper coins with me; I can create a sound-dampening formation embedded in the Resonant Barrier to break it. The key is that you need to throw six copper coins accurately from over 20 meters away." Yu Qingwei replied.
"This won't be a problem. Once Toothless steps out, you ignite the fire while I throw the copper coins." Zhang Yang agreed.
Then, Yu Qingwei drew a Big Dipper pattern on the ground but missed one star on the handle of the spoon. "About 20 meters from the entrance, see that big tree? When the time comes, quietly sneak up into that tree and throw the copper coins at these positions in front of the gate."
"Yeah, we need to move quickly. If Toothless arrives at Mengou Guesthouse and doesn't see anyone, he will definitely turn back immediately." Zhang Yang looked at the grove of trees, "Fortunately, they're all small trees; it's not a large area and relatively isolated. Otherwise, it would be bad if we caused a forest fire."
"At this point, you're still thinking about that?" Yu Qingwei took out some copper coins and handed them to Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang pulled out a lighter and suddenly remembered, "What are you using to start the fire?"
"I always carry basic magical tools and five-element items with me." Yu Qingwei said as he took out a small can of kerosene from his backpack. "Don't underestimate this small can; it's specially processed kerosene. Half a can will easily ignite this small grove."
"Alright!" The two clapped their hands in encouragement.
About an hour later, around 11:50, the large iron gate of the villa opened, and a Cayenne drove out.
Watching the Cayenne disappear into the dust, Zhang Yang said, "Let's move! We have at least 40 minutes!" Before he finished speaking, he had already grasped a few coins and leaped towards the large tree near the entrance. Yu Qingwei also quickly moved, circling towards the small grove on the east side.
As the fire started to blaze, Zhang Yang, who had already positioned himself in the tree, swiftly threw out six coins with pinpoint accuracy. The flames gradually grew larger, and Yu Qingwei gave an OK gesture from a distance before quickly leaving the grove and circling towards the west side of the villa's courtyard wall.
With the forest on fire, the people inside would inevitably be drawn to the east courtyard wall, making it a natural choice to enter from the west side.
Sure enough, the fire attracted several people from within the courtyard. A dozen individuals rushed out of the villa, splitting into two groups. One group ran towards the east courtyard wall, grabbing a ladder to peek over, while the other group lingered at the villa's entrance.
"It's nothing; I don't know who started that wild fire. We need to keep an eye on things," said a burly man standing in the courtyard. Zhang Yang took a closer look and recognized him as Xu Runhu, the leader of Tiger Gang. He had been involved with Tie Chenggang from Kangbao Logistics during their "robbery" of Seeking Logistics' convoy. It seemed he was indeed one of Xiao Hansheng's trusted subordinates.
Time was pressing; Zhang Yang couldn't afford to think too much. With a swift leap into the courtyard, he unleashed a fierce palm strike mid-air, instantly knocking down two people.
Yu Qingwei knew Zhang Yang's capabilities and stood calmly on the wall. Instead of rushing in, she pulled out several talismans from her bag.
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