Looking at the coldness in his younger brother's eyes that was beyond his years, Huo Yuwei felt a mix of emotions.
He knew that Huo Yusen possessed a special power hidden within him; Qiqi had told him all about it.
The reason Xiao Jiu survived the car accident was because he made a deal with the Chief Demon.
The demon chieftain infused him with a power that would eventually take over his body completely when the time was right.
Once the demon chieftain completely takes over his body, he may very well destroy the world, turning the human realm into a living hell.
Qiqi originally went to find the Xuanyuan Sword in order to kill the demonic power within him.
However, the Xuanyuan Sword strangely recognized Huo Yuwei as its master, and Qiqi was unable to control it.
However, he did not know any Taoist magic and was unable to kill the demonic power within Xiao Jiu's body.
Looking at Xiao Jiu, who was so devoid of human compassion, Huo Yuwei was really worried. If something happened to Qi Qi, Xiao Jiu would disregard everything and merge with the Demon Chief, destroying this world without the little girl.
***
On the afternoon of the fourth day, people from the special department arrived.
Besides Lin Wei, another person who came was a middle-aged man dressed in a Zhongshan suit with a refined and scholarly demeanor.
“Madam Huo, Young Master Huo,” Lin Wei introduced, “and this is our Xuanmen Association’s Vice President, Daoist Qingyangzi.”
Qingyangzi bowed and said, "Please forgive my unauthorized visit. I have come to visit fellow Daoist Qiqi for two reasons, and I have important matters to discuss with her."
Madam Huo quickly invited them to sit down, saying, "You're too kind, Daoist. Qiqi is resting upstairs. I'll have someone call her down."
"No need to trouble yourself, we'll go up ourselves," Qingyangzi said with a smile. "It'll be a good opportunity to check on your recovery, young friend."
The group went upstairs. Qiqi had just woken up from her afternoon nap and was hugging her teddy bear and staring blankly.
Upon seeing Lin Wei, she immediately flashed a sweet smile, "Sister Lin Wei! Grandpa Vice President!"
"As expected of Fellow Daoist Qiqi, you live up to your reputation. You recognized me as the vice president of the Xuanmen Association at a glance." Qingyangzi looked at her with gentle eyes. "It is an honor to meet you, Qingyangzi."
Qiqi blinked, tilted her head, and looked him over. "Hello, Grandpa Qingyangzi. You flatter me, Grandpa Qingyangzi. You have very pure yang energy. Do you cultivate a pure yang technique?"
A look of surprise flashed in Qingyangzi's eyes. "Young Daoist has a keen eye. Indeed, I am cultivating the Pure Yang Heart Method."
He stepped forward and lightly touched Qiqi's wrist with his fingers. "Let me take a look at your injuries."
A gentle warmth flowed into her meridians, and Qiqi comfortably squinted her eyes.
A moment later, Qingyangzi withdrew his hand, but his expression was somewhat solemn. "The damage to your meridians is more serious than I imagined. Young friend, did you suffer an even more serious injury before?"
Qiqi nodded, "Three months ago, Qiqi overdrawn her spiritual power in order to seal a vengeful ghost."
Qingyangzi and Lin Wei exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
Three months ago, wasn't that when the Ghost King of Xishan appeared in the world?
At the time, the Xuanmen Association sent three elders, but they were unable to subdue it. In the end, it was said that it was sealed by a mysterious master.
Could it be...?
"Was the Ghost King of Xishan sealed by Fellow Daoist Qiqi?" Qingyangzi asked.
Qiqi nodded shyly, "Qiqi and my junior brother sealed it together. But Qiqi was too useless; she fainted after sealing it and needed three months to recover. And just as she recovered, she got injured again..."
She spoke softer and softer, feeling utterly worthless.
Qingyangzi, however, was filled with respect. “Young Daoist, you are truly righteous! The Ghost King of Xishan has plagued the world for a century, and the Xuanmen has tried to suppress him many times without success. You sealed him away at the age of three, which is already a rare talent. This time, you were seriously injured while saving innocent children. You are truly a role model for us all.”
Praised like that, Qiqi blushed and said, "No, Qiqi just did what she was supposed to do."
"Master Qingyangzi, you just said you had something to discuss?" Huo Yuwei changed the subject at the right moment.
Qingyangzi's expression turned serious. "Indeed, the reason for my visit is to deliver medicine."
He took out a jade bottle from his sleeve. "This is the 'Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill' treasured by the Xuanmen Association. It has a miraculous effect on nourishing the meridians. One pill a day, combined with Doctor Jiang's prescription, can help Little Fellow Daoist Qiqi recover within a month."
Madam Huo accepted it and thanked her repeatedly.
"The second thing," Qingyangzi continued, "is about the alignment of the seven planets. According to our observations, this alignment is extraordinary. Not only are the seven planets aligned, but a 'blood moon' that occurs only once every hundred years also appears at the same time."
"Blood Moon?" Huo Yusen frowned. "That's not..."
“Yes, the time of extreme Yin.” Qingyangzi said in a deep voice, “At that time, the Yin energy of heaven and earth will reach its peak, and the Netherworld Sect will definitely take the opportunity to cause trouble. We suspect that they have strongholds not only in the capital.”
Lin Wei continued, "According to the intelligence we intercepted, the Netherworld Cult may have seven strongholds across the country, corresponding to the seven star directions. The one in the capital is just one of them."
Qiqi's little face turned serious. "Will other children be arrested at other outposts too?"
“Very likely.” Qingyangzi sighed. “So we would like to ask Fellow Daoist Qiqi for help, of course, after you have recovered.”
Noticing that everyone in the Huo family looked unwell, Qingyangzi quickly added the last sentence.
"How can we help?" Qiqi asked before anyone could stop her.
She knew that her mother and brother Xiao Jiu were also concerned about her, but Grandpa Qingyang also said that they would help her after she recovered.
She really wanted to save all the children.
Moreover, if the great monster were to appear in the world, Dad, Mom, and my brothers would also be affected.
"I've heard that Fellow Daoist Qiqi knows many long-lost talismans. Do you know of a talisman called the Seven Star Evil-Breaking Talisman?"
Originally, Qingyangzi came today just to give it a try.
It is true that Qiqi knows many lost talismans, but the Seven Star Evil-Breaking Talisman is different from other talismans. It is a talisman developed by our ancestors specifically to fight against demonic cultivators and demons.
Drawing such a talisman requires not only strong spiritual power but also specific formations.
Therefore, Qingyangzi did not believe that Qiqi would know.
They were just trying anything, as a last resort.
But to his surprise, Qiqi actually knew.
And he said with particular seriousness, "The Seven Star Demon-Slaying Talisman is indeed a good choice for dealing with the Netherworld Sect, but wouldn't the Nine Profound Demon-Sealing Talisman be even better, Grandpa Qingyangzi?"
Qingyangzi jumped up from his chair, his expression contorted with shock.
"Little Fellow Daoist Qiqi, you...you mean to say, you...you..." Qingyangzi's voice trembled.
Qiqi smiled and nodded, "That's right, I can draw the Nine Profound Demon-Sealing Talisman!"
"That's wonderful!" Qingyangzi jumped up with joy. "The power of the Nine Profound Demon-Sealing Talisman is far greater than that of the Seven Star Evil-Breaking Talisman, even several times greater! If we can have the Nine Profound Demon-Sealing Talisman to help us deal with the Netherworld Sect, our Xuanmen will definitely have another chance of victory!"
After a pause, Qingyangzi's smile faded. "However, the successful creation of this Nine Profound Demon-Sealing Talisman is extremely demanding. Are you sure you, Little Fellow Daoist Qiqi, can complete it?"
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