Chapter 128 Golden Light Binds Evil
Since Youqing began her cultivation under Lu Yao's guidance, her progress has been rapid.
Those obscure and difficult classic texts of the past became clear and easy to understand after Lu Yao's brief explanations, as if the clouds had parted to reveal the sun.
In just a few months, she had memorized the Huangting Jing by heart, and her brushstrokes when drawing talismans were so powerful that even Lu Yao nodded in admiration.
Moreover, Lu Yao provided guidance during meditation, and my spiritual energy became much more abundant than before.
Youqing focused her mind and calmed herself, her fingertips lightly touching Xu Qianqian's brow.
A wisp of faint black energy swirled between her fingers, and Youqing frowned slightly.
The intertwining of yin energy and resentment far exceeded her expectations.
But she found it hard to believe that the contestant she picked in the talent show was involved in a murder.
Her gaze shifted downwards, and she suddenly noticed the lustrous jade pendant of Guanyin around Xu Qianqian's neck.
She frowned: "This jade pendant..."
Xu Qianqian protected the jade pendant on her chest and smiled sweetly: "This was specially obtained by my boyfriend to protect me. The master offered it before the Buddha for eighty-one days and even wrote a secret mantra in cinnabar..."
After saying that, she realized she had misspoke and looked at the director, implying that this part should definitely be cut from the official broadcast of the show.
Youqing gazed at the jade pendant. The mutton-fat white jade shimmered with a lustrous halo in the morning light, and every fold of the Guanyin image was carved with compassion and solemnity.
With her discerning eye, she could tell that this was indeed a protective amulet that had been consecrated by orthodox Buddhist tradition.
The timing of the incense offerings and the brushstrokes of the cinnabar talismans were all superb techniques.
However, upon closer inspection with spiritual power, one could see a faint trace of blood deep within the jade, like cinnabar seeping from the snow.
The Buddha's power, which should be balanced and peaceful, seems to imprison a certain restless force like a cage.
Youqing then recounted her discoveries and understandings in detail.
After listening, Lu Yao smiled slightly: "I'll let you have an extra cup of bubble tea today."
"Really?" You Qing's eyes lit up like stars. The Grand Preceptor's reward meant that she had indeed figured out the key!
Xu Qianqian's expression changed, and her fingers unconsciously tightened around the hem of her clothes: "Master Qiannian, Little Daoist Youqing, do you mean there's something wrong with this jade Guanyin?"
Lu Yao told her in the simplest terms: "The previous owner of this jade died unwillingly. Even with the blessing of Buddhism, it cannot overcome her deep resentment."
"This..." Xu Qianqian took a half step back, her fingers tightly gripping the jade pendant. "Impossible... This is a talisman my boyfriend spent a lot of money to get especially for me..."
Lu Yao raised her fingertips and gently stroked the rim of the teacup, creating a faint golden glow: "Tonight at midnight, we will go to your residence and keep watch. If the female ghost comes again, everything will become clear."
She looked out the window at the darkening sky, where the mountain wind rustled the ivy: "But let me make this clear beforehand, if there is any danger, you must follow my instructions."
Xu Qianqian bit her lip and finally nodded.
The director was so excited that he kept rubbing his hands together and quietly gestured to the cameraman: "We must get exclusive footage."
After descending the mountain, the two groups of people unexpectedly met on the bluestone path at the village entrance.
A luxurious black sedan was approaching.
The car door opened, and shiny leather shoes splashed through the puddles.
Yan Zekai stepped out, followed by two attendants in suits.
His gaze swept past everyone and landed directly on Xu Qianqian.
"Qianqian," his voice was as gentle as melting honey, "I've come to pick you up."
The director instinctively shrank behind the camera, but the lens honestly recorded the scene.
Yan Zekai smiled and extended his hand: "The production team said you're not feeling well? Come on, I'll take you back to the city to rest."
Xu Qianqian subconsciously took a step back: "Akai, I...I want to stay for two more days."
Yan Zekai frowned slightly, his tone still gentle, but carrying an undeniable sense of pressure: "Don't be willful, the conditions here are too poor, it's not suitable for you to recuperate."
He stepped forward, gently stroked her cheek with his fingers, and whispered, "Be good, come back with me."
“Ah Kai,” she took a deep breath, looked at Lu Yao beside her, her voice trembling slightly, “this is Master Qiannian, she will help me catch the ghost tonight.”
Yan Zekai's eyes suddenly turned cold: "What master?"
“It’s… the one who cracked the evil array of ‘Starry Eye Awakening’.” Xu Qianqian mustered her courage. “She said… there’s something wrong with this jade Guanyin.”
"Master?" Yan Zekai chuckled, but his eyes turned cold.
He scanned the crowd, his gaze lingering on Lu Yao for a moment. "Is this... the wandering sorcerer?"
Yan Zekai slowly took out a gold-embossed business card holder from his suit pocket, and picked out a card that gleamed with gold between two fingers: "This jade Guanyin was personally consecrated by Master Long Ruokhun of the Royal Temple of Siam."
He flicked his finger, and the card spun and flew toward Lu Yao. "Do you need me to connect with the abbot in person to verify? If you think there's something wrong with this jade Guanyin, you should first take a look at your own capabilities."
You Qing's cheeks puffed up with anger: "You—!"
The director quietly directed the cameraman to zoom in on a close-up, while he himself moved half a step behind the crew.
“Ah Kai,” Xu Qianqian suddenly looked up, her eyes flashing with stubbornness, “If it weren’t for Master Qiannian, I would have died long ago in ‘Star Eye Awakening’!”
Yan Zekai grabbed Xu Qianqian's wrist, trying to pull her into the car. "Stop making a scene, come back with me."
"Let her go!"
You Qingqing shouted and quickly formed hand seals.
Suddenly, a golden light burst forth from her fingertips, transforming into a slender chain that clattered and wrapped around Yan Zekai's wrist.
"Ah!" Yan Zekai cried out in pain and let go, staring in astonishment at the burning red mark on his wrist.
He hurriedly tried to shake off the golden light, but found that it was binding him tighter and tighter.
You Qing's almond-shaped eyes widened as she formed a sword incantation with her left hand and drew a talisman in the air with her right: "Heaven and Earth Profound Ancestor, the Root of All Qi—Break!"
With a muffled thud, Yan Zekai was jolted back three steps by an invisible force, his back slamming heavily against the car door.
His meticulously styled hair was now disheveled, and his expensive suit was covered in dust.
The two bodyguards were about to step forward when they saw this, but Lu Yao froze them in place with a single look.
Xu Qianqian covered her mouth and took two steps back. The director and staff were stunned and even forgot to turn off the camera.
“Now,” You Qing withdrew her magic spell, raising her chin slightly, “can we speak properly now?”
Lu Yao smiled, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes.
You Qing's Golden Light Binding Evil Spell was executed with fluid grace, her hand seals were clean and efficient, and her control of spiritual power was just right.
This taught Yan Zekai a lesson without damaging his fundamental character.
This level of skill far surpasses that of her senior brother Youxu, whose half-full pot of water makes a clattering sound.
"Grand Preceptor!" You Qing suddenly turned around, her eyes sparkling, clearly asking for praise.
Lu Yao coughed lightly. "Two cups of milk tea. It would be better to reduce the spiritual power by another third when performing the third turn of the incantation."
You Qing smiled and nodded obediently: "You Qing has remembered."
Yan Zekai was helped up by the bodyguards who had come to their senses. His face was ashen as he straightened his cuffs, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
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