When Lin Rujin heard that things had gone well, she finally felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders.

She looked at Lin Xuelan and couldn't help but scold her, "Sister! How could you use such evil things? I asked Young Master Jiang to exorcise the evil spirit for you. You can't do such things again."

Lin Xuelan was so frightened that tears streamed down her face, and she nodded vigorously.

Seeing her trembling, Lin Rujin sighed inwardly.

She only has one blood-related sister, what else can she do? Of course, she has to stand up for Lin Xuelan no matter what.

However, judging from Yu Zhenran's reaction, Ruan Mingying should be fine, at least she didn't use any evil magic. On the contrary, Lin Xuelan was frequently making small moves right under her nose.

But so what? She just wants to protect her own. Does she have to consider right or wrong?

"Bai Hanyang's move wasn't entirely useless. When Old Jiang interprets the destiny later, he will definitely reveal Bai Hanyang's situation, proving that Ruan Mingying does not acknowledge her biological father."

"In addition, with Ruan Mingying's ominous fate, when the rumors spread like wildfire, I don't believe the Xu family wouldn't mind."

"Even if the Xu family doesn't mind, the shareholders will. If the Xu family doesn't want the company's stock price to plummet, they will have to deal with this marriage."

The Xu family did not spread the story of Master Qinglian's divination; only the Lin family knew a little bit about it.

Later, Xu Zhongkai publicly acknowledged Ruan Mingying's identity, and Master Qinglian changed his tune, saying that perhaps it was a misjudgment.

But now that Old Master Jiang has personally given the order, with so many celebrities present, it's impossible for them to "misjudge" again. Even if the Xu family wanted to keep it a secret, they couldn't.

Lin Xuelan: "Jinbao, I'll listen to whatever you say."

Her fingernails dug quietly into her flesh. Both sisters had lost face in front of Ruan Mingzhuo, and she was determined not to let this go.

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"Boss!" He Wangyao saw Ming Zhuo and walked over excitedly, eager to say something.

Mingzhuo glanced at him. "I saw the message."

He Wangyao didn't say anything more, since he had already sent a message to Mingzhuo explaining the details.

He turned around and saw Gu Xu, and immediately felt a great sense of security.

"It's so good to see you two! You have no idea how weak, pitiful, and helpless I felt just now!"

He was really afraid that the female ghost would suddenly discover his Tang Monk flesh constitution and insist on licking him.

Mingzhuo: "Let's go, let's go see what's going on."

He Wangyao was a little confused: "What's all the fuss about?"

Mingzhuo: "Someone hired me to deal with him. Do you think this is worth watching?"

He Wangyao immediately walked to the front.

Of course I'd watch! Just kidding, wouldn't I have to grab a front-row seat to get a good look?

When He Wangyao saw that she had returned to the private room where she had encountered the female ghost, her heart skipped a beat and she stopped in her tracks.

He has a bit of PTSD; the thought of a female ghost with her skin peeled off makes him physically uncomfortable.

Mingzhuo, however, felt no psychological burden and calmly stepped through the door.

Ruan Mingying and Gu Xu followed closely behind.

He Wangyao peeked inside and found that the private room was just a bit more luxurious and exquisite in its furnishings and a bit larger in size, but otherwise nothing special.

Mingzhuo sat in the same spot where the female ghost had sat before, but there wasn't a trace of yin energy there, as if what he had seen before was just a dream.

Jiang Shengying was meditating and cultivating inside the room when Yu Zhenran excitedly stepped forward to report the situation. Only after he explained the situation did the door to the inner room finally open.

Jiang Shengying starred in many supernatural films in his early years. Time has not left many marks on him, but his face looks rather bitter, making him seem unapproachable.

However, this face is very popular among many people, who feel very safe and secure, as if they are immune to gods and ghosts.

Ming Zhuo thought to himself, "What nonsense! He's immune to gods and ghosts!" He then smiled at Jiang Yuncheng, who came out afterward.

At first, Jiang Yuncheng felt pleased to see a radiant beauty smiling at him, but after a while, he realized something was wrong and looked over again.

His eyes widened in shock. "So it was you!"

No wonder He Wangyao dared to loiter outside their private room; this was blatant provocation!

Mingzhuo smiled and said, "Of course it's me."

Jiang Shengying glanced at Ming Zhuo for half a second, then looked away and turned to Gu Xu.

He didn't take the two inexperienced young men seriously, but was quite wary of Gu Xu.

"Young Master Gu, it's a pleasure to meet you," Jiang Shengying said tentatively. "May I ask what brings you here so suddenly today?"

Gu Xu: "I just came to join in the fun because I heard that Old Master Jiang was going to give fortune readings."

Since he made it clear that he wouldn't interfere, Jiang Shengying had no more reservations.

Gu Xu wasn't the only one who came to join in the fun; Ke Lu and Lin Rujin also came, expressing their desire to see Old Master Jiang's divine calculation skills.

Jiang Shengying only came out of respect for the elders of the Lin family; they had asked him beforehand to make a big fuss.

He also wanted to show off his skills, as the Taoist sects on the mainland have been too popular lately, and people have forgotten how the Taoist sects once dominated the incense market.

Jiang Shengying, still sharp as ever, is determined to revitalize the Xuanmen sect in Xiangshi and show some country bumpkins who the real leader of the Xuanmen sect is.

He turned his gaze to Ruan Mingying, "So you're the one who wanted me to tell your fortune?"

Yu Zhenran: "Please enlighten me, Master!"

Jiang Shengying stroked his beard, his face cold: "Hiring me to tell your fortune or break your destiny isn't cheap. And if the result isn't satisfactory..."

"Can we wait a moment?" Mingzhuo raised his hand. "Before the decree is issued, may I have a magic duel with Elder Jiang?"

Jiang Shengying was displeased at being interrupted, and at the same time felt it was absurd that a mere child dared to be so presumptuous in front of her.

He sneered, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and disdained to pay any attention to Mingzhuo's words, lest it lower his status.

Usually, this is when Jiang Yuncheng would step in and loudly rebuke the other party for their lack of manners, saying that no Tom, Dick, or Harry is worthy of competing with the renowned Jiang.

Jiang Yuncheng jumped up and said excitedly, "Alright, let's have a contest of magic! Losing to my grandfather is an honor for you!"

Jiang Shengying almost choked on her tea: "..."

Everyone present was stunned, wondering if they had misheard. It wasn't Jiang Yuncheng who promised to fight someone, but rather Old Master Jiang who promised to fight someone.

What's going on? Although Mingzhuo's words were offensive, it seems a bit unfair for Old Jiang to personally engage in a battle of wits with a young girl.

Jiang Yuncheng was thrilled; finally, the day he had been waiting for had arrived!

He leaned close to Jiang Shengying's ear and whispered a few words.

Jiang Shengying's expression changed slightly. She put her teacup down on the coffee table and looked at Ming Zhuo with scrutiny.

"The Money Sword was broken in your hand? Was it you who stirred up trouble in the Xuanmen sect in Xiangshi back then?"

Gu Xu corrected: "The money sword broke in my hand. It may be old and the red thread may have worn off, but the responsibility lies with me."

Jiang Shengying certainly didn't believe this explanation. Although Gu Xu had a special physique and was incredibly wealthy, he was just an ordinary person and didn't know any magic.

The red thread on the money sword is imbued with a special magical seal! How could it possibly break in the hands of an ordinary person?

He sneered, "Since you are also a Xuan Master, you must have superb magic skills. Today, let's have a match and let me, Jiang, experience your skills."