Elder Ghost Hand
The internal appreciation event of the Feng Group's private museum was held as scheduled.
That evening, almost all the well-known antique connoisseurs and collectors in Yuncheng were present.
The museum was brightly lit and heavily guarded. Priceless treasures, displayed in temperature- and humidity-controlled cases, quietly radiated the glow of history.
Yu Jinli, dressed in a low-key black dress, linked arms with Feng Jinxuan, moving effortlessly among the guests like a true hostess.
She wore a polite business smile, but all her attention was highly focused as she scanned everyone present with her "lucky radar."
She is waiting.
Wait for that hungry, venomous snake hiding in the shadows to bare its fangs.
Feng Jinxuan was like the perfect male companion, quietly staying by her side, occasionally bringing her a glass of juice, or quietly introducing the origin of a certain exhibit.
The two worked together seamlessly and were very close, like a real couple in love, which attracted many envious glances.
Only they themselves know what kind of turbulent undercurrents are hidden beneath this sweet facade.
Just as the appreciation event was halfway through, a small commotion arose at the entrance.
An elderly man, dressed in a faded gray Tang suit, with a youthful appearance and white hair, slowly walked in, surrounded by several big names in the art collecting world.
"It's Grandmaster Chen! Grandmaster Chen has actually come too!"
"My God! Am I seeing things? That's a leading figure in the field of ancient jade appraisal in China!"
"I heard that he had been secluded in the mountains for several years, but I never expected that he would personally come out of seclusion today for the sake of the Feng Group!"
Yu Jinli's gaze instantly locked onto the old man who was surrounded by the crowd in the center.
She looked at the kind-faced, venerable old man before her, who resembled a highly accomplished monk. Yet, the string of vigilance in her heart remained taut.
Because, within her perspective of destiny.
This so-called "Master Chen" has absolutely no warmth or vitality that belongs to a normal person.
His entire being was shrouded in a thick, impenetrable layer of deathly, decaying gray aura!
He is Elder Ghost Hand!
“Boss,” she said casually, nudging the man’s arm beside her, “the fish has taken the bait.”
A chilling glint flashed in Feng Jinxuan's dark eyes.
Surrounded by the crowd, Elder Ghost Hand strolled along, offering only casual comments on the treasures around him, showing little interest.
Until he reached the very center of the exhibition hall, in front of the display stand made of special bulletproof glass, which was used to display imperial green jade.
He stopped in his tracks.
For the first time, a blazing light, undisguised and almost greedy, burst forth in his cloudy old eyes!
"Excellent! What a fine piece of jade!" he exclaimed sincerely, his voice trembling slightly with excitement. "Such a treasure of heaven and earth, hidden in this mortal land, is simply... a waste of its preciousness!"
As he spoke, he reached out his hand, as if to touch the cold glass display case.
"Master Chen, please wait."
A clear, crisp female voice suddenly rang out.
Yu Jinli, holding two glasses of champagne, smiled and stood between him and the exhibition stand.
"Master, you've come from afar, thank you for your hard work. On behalf of President Feng, I'd like to propose a toast to you."
Elder Ghost Hand stopped what he was doing.
His cloudy gaze slowly fell on the girl in front of him who had a harmless smile on her face.
The moment he saw Yu Jinli clearly, a glint of light, even more intense and frenzied than when he saw the imperial green jade, flashed in his greedy eyes!
"What...what a top-grade immortal seedling!" he murmured to himself, his voice filled with unbelievable joy. "I never expected that, besides that inanimate object, tonight I would receive such an unexpected surprise!"
He looked at Yu Jinli as if she were a priceless treasure, a living, walking gem, a hundred times more precious than that piece of imperial jade!
That possessive, naked gaze made Yu Jinli feel extremely uncomfortable.
"What is the Grandmaster saying? I don't understand." She blinked innocently.
"Don't understand?" Elder Ghost Hand laughed, a sinister and terrifying smile. "It's alright, you'll understand soon enough."
He suddenly raised his hand, his five fingers forming a claw, and an invisible black mist filled with corrosive power instantly gushed out from his palm, heading straight for Yu Jinli's face!
He actually wanted to take action right in front of everyone!
The surrounding guests were so frightened by this sudden scene that they screamed and backed away!
However, just a second before the black mist was about to touch Yu Jinli, it seemed to hit an invisible wall and was instantly bounced back!
All around, the floor and walls of the exhibition hall were now illuminated by complex and mysterious arrays composed of countless golden runes!
It was Yu Jinli who personally set up the "Koi Treasure Basin Formation"!
"An array?" For the first time, Elder Ghost Hand's face showed a look of astonishment.
He never imagined that this seemingly ordinary exhibition hall was actually a huge trap!
"Old man, welcome." The innocent look on Yu Jinli's face vanished instantly, replaced by a sneer full of confidence and cunning. "Are you satisfied with this 'trap' I've set for you?"
Elder Ghost Hand's face darkened completely.
He knew he had fallen into a trap.
"You think you can trap me with a mere spirit-gathering array?" He sneered, his hands forming a hand seal. "Dream on!"
An even larger and colder death aura erupted from his body, transforming into countless ferocious black venomous snakes that frantically tore at the surrounding golden magic array!
Yu Jinli's face paled slightly.
She underestimated the old monster's strength.
Even if it's just a remnant soul, it's not something a "half-baked" player like her can easily contend with.
Just as the golden magic circle was about to be torn apart, a lazy, teasing voice suddenly came from the entrance of the exhibition hall.
"Wow, it's so lively! Mr. Feng, does your appreciation event include any 'live competition' entertainment? Why didn't you let me know in advance so I could buy tickets?"
It was Chu Xiu.
He had appeared at the doorway without anyone noticing, leaning against the doorframe with a look of anticipation.
Standing beside him was someone Yu Jinli never expected.
Gu Yanzhi.
"you……"
"Don't misunderstand." Chu Xiu waved his hand. "I'm just passing by to watch the show. The one who really came to help you is this 'Light of Righteousness'."
Gu Yanzhi smiled gently at her.
"Koi, don't be afraid. I'm here."
He stepped forward slowly and took out an ancient Bagua mirror from his pocket.
“President Feng,” he nodded to Feng Jinxuan, who was not far away, “we can begin.”
Feng Jinxuan understood and pressed a button on a remote control in his hand.
Instantly, the entire museum's power system and the pre-set high-electromagnetic interference equipment were all activated!
The blinding light and the piercing sound of electricity instantly engulfed the entire exhibition hall!
The black venomous snakes released by Elder Ghost Hand, under the interference of strong electromagnetic waves, emitted a series of mournful roars and became illusory.
"Now!" Gu Yanzhi shouted, and threw the Bagua mirror in his hand into the air!
"Heaven and earth are boundless, and the universe borrows their power!"
The Bagua mirror spun rapidly in the air, its surface shooting out a dazzling golden light that struck Elder Ghost Hand squarely!
"ah--!"
Elder Ghost Hand let out a scream that was not human, and his entire body was enveloped in golden light, from which puffs of black smoke rose.
"Little girl! What are you standing there for!" Chu Xiu said lazily from the doorway, "Unleash your ultimate move!"
Yu Jinli finally realized what was happening!
Without further hesitation, she poured all her lucky charm and merit into the formation beneath her feet!
"Koi Fish Treasure Bowl, collect it!"
The golden runes on the ground suddenly shone brightly!
Countless warm golden rays of merit, full of vitality and hope, burst forth from the center of the rune, transforming into an indestructible golden net that descended from the sky, firmly trapping the Ghost Hand Elder, who was still struggling, inside!
Feng Jinxuan gazed at the girl standing in the center of the golden light. Her expression was focused and holy, like a Valkyrie descended to earth. His usually cold and dormant heart began to pound uncontrollably.
"No--!"
The Ghost Hand Elder, trapped in the golden net, let out a final, desperate roar.
He knew he was doomed today.
Just as the golden net was about to tighten and completely purify him, a fierce and resolute glint flashed in his eyes.
He suddenly gave a bitter laugh.
"Trying to capture me? You'll be buried with me!"
His body began to swell rapidly, like a balloon!
He's going to... self-destruct his remaining soul!
Yu Jinli and Gu Yanzhi's expressions both changed.
They never expected that this old monster would be so resolute!
The self-destruction of an elder-level remnant soul is powerful enough to level the entire museum!
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