Chen Xiaoli didn't know who to turn to for help anymore. Now that the old witch was gone, and the young girl in front of her looked quite young, she probably couldn't help, just as she said.
Disappointed, Chen Xiaoli turned and ran back. Since she couldn't ask for help, she had to go back to protect Xiaobao. Even if it meant dying together with that Xuan Master, she wanted to be with Xiaobao.
Hua Xiangyun thought for a moment and finally followed. Chen Xiaoli didn't pay any attention to her and kept running forward.
She stumbled along the road in the dark, almost falling several times, but Hua Xiangyun reached out and pulled her up each time.
She had already given up hope. Although this young master was Wu Shenpo's apprentice, she was so young, what use could she be?
As for why she followed her all the way back, Chen Xiaoli didn't care about that; she just wanted to get home as soon as possible.
After a bumpy journey, Chen Xiaoli finally returned to her dilapidated mud-brick house.
In the backyard of the house, she heard Xiao Bao scream in agony, his face even paler, and his legs going weak.
Seeing that her legs were too weak to walk, Hua Xiangyun helped her by supporting her body with her arms and carrying her to the backyard.
The vegetable garden was now a mess, and in the middle of it sat a Taoist priest in a robe, chanting incantations.
Various flags fluttered all around, but one flag in the middle caught Hua Xiangyun's attention.
If I'm not mistaken, this is the making of the Hundred Ghost Banner. This is different from Master's Hundred Ghost Array Flag. Hers is made with extremely vicious ghosts and she doesn't use the Hundred Ghost Array Flag to do evil, so it doesn't involve karma.
But this Hundred Ghost Banner is different; it's obviously made using unorthodox methods, entirely crafted from the souls of young boys and girls.
Their once innocent faces have been distorted and ravaged by countless torments, and they have lost their reason.
The spirits of these children kept attacking the one named Xiaobao, as if trying to assimilate him into being like them.
Seeing this scene, Chen Xiaoli could no longer bear it and rushed over to shield Xiaobao with her body, but unfortunately, their souls were separated and she passed right through him.
She could only plead desperately again and again, "Master, I beg you, my little Bao really didn't harm anyone, he just couldn't bear to part with me, please don't treat him like this, he's in so much pain."
I'm not begging him to stay here with me anymore; I'm asking him to leave. Please let him go.
Xiao Bao struggled to escape the bites of those spirits and comfort his mother.
But he couldn't move at all; his soul body was being stabbed repeatedly, as if a thousand knives were stabbing him.
Hua Xiangyun couldn't stand it anymore and threw a few talismans over, saying, "One should be lenient when one can. Senior brother, don't go too far. You should know that your illegal crafting of the Hundred Ghost Banner is against the natural order and will not benefit your cultivation."
Seeing that he could bring the little devil under his control with just one more effort, Hong Zhengye was excited. As long as he had this one soul in the sky, he would be one step closer to the success of the Hundred Ghost Banner.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, a Cheng Yaojin appeared, throwing out several talismans that scared away her little darling.
"Get out of my way!" he roared. "Didn't your master teach you not to meddle in other people's business?"
If you ruin my plans again, watch out, or I'll refine you into something else too.
After saying that, he also thought it was a great idea. Although the little girl was a bit older, she was still a virgin and a cultivated soul body. He thought she could help his Hundred Ghost Banner reach a higher level.
Even if it doesn't work out, it's okay; just consider it as gaining experience.
As he spoke, he guided the souls within the banner, causing them all to surge towards Hua Xiangyun.
Hua Xiangyun stood in the courtyard, instantly surrounded by these little souls.
"Since you've wasted my time, I'll make you my compensation."
Seeing that she didn't move, Hong Zhengmen's eyes flashed with smugness. The power of this Hundred Ghost Banner was indeed impressive. It hadn't even been successfully refined yet, but it could already trap a Xuan Master.
If he truly masters this technique, then the entire Xuan Master world will be at his mercy.
The hand seals in his hands kept changing, and the little demons that were originally stored in the Hundred Demon Banner continued to pour out.
Hua Xiangyun was truly enraged when she saw so many small souls.
She was protected by spiritual energy, and she also had many life-saving items on her, so these spirits had no way to get close to her.
But the most despicable one was the one casting the spell in the middle. Hua Xiangyun swatted away the spirits surrounding her and attacked the culprit directly.
"You're simply overestimating yourself," Hong Zhengmen said with disdain as he saw her fighting him bare-handed.
I wonder which unlucky master took in this stupid disciple. Does he really think he can beat a Xuan Master with just brute force?
Just as he was about to teach her a lesson, she suddenly changed her moves. He felt a terrifying killing intent surge towards him. If he hadn't dodged quickly, he would have been at a disadvantage.
He never expected that the delicate-looking girl in front of him would turn spiritual energy into murderous intent. If he had reached out to catch it, he probably wouldn't have been able to save his hands.
Hua Xiangyun was not disappointed to see that he had dodged it. She had not intended to hurt him anyway. With a flick of her wrist, she placed several Five Thunder Talismans on his chest.
Thunder struck in the clear sky, and before Hong Zhengmen could react, he was struck by lightning.
He knew he must look ridiculous now; the Taoist robe he had just put on had turned into strips of cloth.
But he couldn't care less about any of that now; he was completely enraged.
Not only did he ruin his own plans, but he also dared to hurt himself.
"Which sect are you from? Don't you know the rules of the underworld?"
Hua Xiangyun sneered, "When you're strong, you talk about force; when you're weak, you talk about rules. Now that you've suffered a loss, do you still want to use your old ways to lecture me?"
"When asking someone a question, shouldn't you first state where you're from? Is that what you call 'rule'?"
Hong Zhengmen said, "Today I will teach a lesson on behalf of your master. The rules are set by the strong. Since you don't report your sect, that's fine too. After I kill and refine you, your sect won't be able to find my name."
Hong Zhengmen suddenly produced a sword. Since this little girl wanted to fight him, he would teach her a lesson today.
The soul that dies from torture is even more powerful. Since she delivered herself to his doorstep, it is Hong Zhengmen's fate to suffer the same fate today, adding another great general to his ranks.
As for the girl being pretty, that was even better for him. Some people prefer beautiful ghosts, and dressing her up nicely might bring him another way to make money.
Seeing his lewd expression, Hua Xiangyun also took out her Wave Dagger.
Upon seeing Hua Xiangyun's weapon, Hong Zhengmen's face flashed with contempt. He picked up a small dagger and faced his own sword, truly showing his ignorance of the immensity of heaven and earth.
Seeing that it was getting late, I decided to deal with this wretched woman and then take care of that brat. This mission was definitely beyond my expectations.
Thinking about it makes me feel happier, and my movements become more ruthless.
When Hua Xiangyun saw that the opponent's sword was aimed directly at her vital point, she knew that things would not end well today.
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