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I took a long time to get back on my feet, and Sang Ji's half head was still twitching. His vitality was remarkably strong.
Ruo Yu remained vigilant, as if sensing that Sang Ji could spring back to life at any moment.
I crouched down in front of the half head and said, "Death is just the beginning. You think your sins can be washed away with just one death?"
Sang Ji's jaw kept moving; although he couldn't make a sound, I knew he was unwilling to accept his fate.
I took out the Yuan Hun and Guman Child from my Qiankun Bag.
Having been busy earlier, I hadn’t had time to perform the rites for the wronged souls. Now seemed like the perfect opportunity; the best way to resolve their grievances was to take revenge on their enemy.
As soon as Yuan Hun and Guman Child appeared, I felt a violent surge of energy. Their anger and resentment ignited upon seeing Sang Ji, the instigator.
Without waiting for me to speak, they flew towards Sang Ji's body.
Fear appeared in Sang Ji's eyes, and then he was consumed by the mouth of Yuan Hun.
Sang Ji's corpse was left in tatters, as if it had been torn apart by a pack of wolves—there wasn't even a bone left, just shredded flesh scattered everywhere, nearly covering the ground of Zhaoguan.
Sang Ji's soul could not escape either; it was brutally devoured by Yuan Hun.
"Now that vengeance has been served, I will send you on your way. May you find peace in the afterlife and be reborn into good families, free from suffering," I said with my hands clasped together.
I first recited the Diamond Sutra, followed by the Amitabha Sutra. I continued this for an entire night. By the time the last trace of Yuan Hun was liberated, I felt a significant increase in the Fo Xi energy at my Dan Tian.
Previously, my Fo Xi was only about a cup's worth; now it felt like a whole vat.
When I finally opened my eyes, I found Ruo Yu kneeling before me with her hands clasped together. She looked incredibly devout, seemingly caught in a strange trance. Not wanting to disturb her, I stood quietly by her side.
As the number of Fo Xi increased, I felt my spirits lift significantly; surprisingly, after a night without sleep, I wasn't even tired.
When the first light of dawn broke, Ruo Yu woke up, his expression calm and serene, resembling a wise sage.
Curiously, I asked, "Ruo Yu, are you alright?"
Ruo Yu rubbed his head and replied, "Ling Feng, it seems I can maintain a human appearance without the mask now."
Indeed, when Ruo Yu removed the mask, he was no longer the pig-headed figure but instead appeared as a simple-minded bald man.
I patted Ruo Yu on the shoulder and congratulated him. He truly seemed more human than before.
I couldn't help but ask again, "Ruo Yu, how did you suddenly gain the ability to change your appearance?"
Ruo Yu touched his bald head thoughtfully. "I don't really know. Last night while you were chanting to dispel grievances, I was praying silently as well, and then suddenly I realized I could do it."
I understood then; it was similar to what was happening with the Fo Xi in my Dan Tian. It seemed that doing good deeds was indeed essential.
"The remains are scattered everywhere in the temple. How are we supposed to catch Wong Tai Sin?" Ruo Yu inquired.
Last night, those Yuan Hun had unleashed their pent-up resentment onto Sang Ji's corpse, leaving quite a gruesome scene.
The sun peeked over the horizon as a long and clear crowing sound echoed through the air. My spirits lifted at once.
It turned out that this Luhua Rooster had survived after all. Its crowing was full of vitality.
I rushed outside to take a look into the house. The rooster had somehow freed itself from its ties and was now standing on the stone platform where the mud statue used to be, strutting around leisurely with an air of confidence, much like a victorious general returning from battle.
Two round, shiny eyes stared at me, then tilted their heads and let out a sound.
The room was so cramped that there was hardly any space to stand, and the smell of blood forced me to cover my nose.
Just when I thought Wong Tai Sin wouldn’t return, a furry head poked out from the dark hole on the platform.
A pair of eyes spun around incessantly. Seeing that I wasn’t running away, it bared its teeth at me in a show of defiance.
Soon enough, people would start coming to make their wishes. No wonder Wong Tai Sin couldn’t hold back.
The Luhua Rooster was oddly unafraid; instead of flapping its wings and flying around in a panic upon seeing Wong Tai Sin, it pecked at Wong Tai Sin’s eyes with its sharp beak, quick and precise.
Wong Tai Sin had the advantage of agility and position; sensing danger, it quickly retreated back into its hole.
"Wong Tai Sin, it seems your business won’t be successful today. I fear there won’t be any incense offerings in the future," I said with a chuckle.
Ruo Yu stood behind me holding a torch. The wooden structure of the Zhaoguan would catch fire easily.
Flames surged as thick black smoke drifted away. The Zhaoguan had to be burned; otherwise, how could we explain all the scattered remains in this room?
Moreover, with Wong Tai Sin being so cunning, even if we stayed here, success wasn’t guaranteed. It was better to burn down its lair; anyone with a bit of temper would likely come after Ruo Yu and me.
The fire finally extinguished before dawn, leaving behind a pile of charred wood.
"Ling Feng, can your Wong Tai Sin come out now?" Ruo Yu asked.
I shook my head; I wasn’t sure either. "I don’t know; it depends on the situation. I’m curious to see who will come to make wishes soon. If the shrine is gone, will this Wong Tai Sin still not come out to show itself?"
The Big Rooster nearby clucked twice, seemingly in agreement with my words. Its claws were busy scratching the ground, as if searching for food.
Ruo Yu glanced at the Big Rooster and said, "Why do I feel like this chicken is not ordinary?"
I shrugged. "Who knows?"
Voices from Shan Xia reached us, prompting Ruo Yu and me to hide aside, eager to see the sorrow of those who discovered that the temple was no longer there.
Would Wong Tai Sin want to retain his followers?
The reactions of those who came to make wishes left both Ruo Yu and me dumbfounded.
One by one, I could understand their reluctance. But as more and more people arrived, they continued to light incense and kneel as usual.
It was just like Zhaoguan was still there. Yet as bystanders, we could see everything clearly.
Those making wishes knelt on the ground, incense sticks firmly planted in the earth.
I cursed under my breath, "Damn! There's actually this trick."
Illusion! It must be an Illusion! But Ruo Yu and I remained resolute, and since we were a bit far away, we weren't affected.
I threw a stone at the Big Rooster, which waddled into the midst of those worshippers and clucked a few times.
At the sound of the rooster's call, someone screamed in panic, followed by heart-wrenching sobs. "Where's the temple? Where's Huang Daxian? Why is everything gone?"
Their cries were filled with despair, their voices hoarse from grief.
I can't believe that a simple stone thrown without intention could have such an effect. The Big Rooster strolled back, looking as if he had just finished a job.
Once the Big Rooster left, the illusion seemed to take effect again.
It appeared that Wong Tai Sin was hiding nearby; otherwise, the illusion wouldn't have such a wide range.
We searched around and discovered traces of Wong Tai Sin in a dense patch of grass.
Wong Tai Sin sat with his eyes closed, seemingly performing a ritual.
Ruo Yu, the Big Rooster, and I quietly surrounded Wong Tai Sin.
This time, I had set up a formation in advance to ensure everything would go smoothly.
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