Jiang Hao had his reasons for putting on today's show. This residence had once been a notorious haunted house. Even if nothing happened after Jiang Hao and the others moved in, people would still be wary of them, which would not be good for their lives going forward.
Holding this ritual could completely erase people's fear of the place.
Another reason was to make Zhiqiuyiye famous. Fame did not just mean more money; it also made many matters easier to handle. For instance, if ghosts or monsters caused trouble and an unknown priest stepped forward to point it out, people might not believe him. But if it was a renowned priest, they would.
Finally, it was for the residence's security. It would show that the owner of this house knew a highly skilled priest, so no one would dare casually provoke them in the future. This was a precaution against people like the Ma family, who might still resent having sold the house.
It could be considered killing three birds with one stone.
The crowd finally dispersed. Zhiqiuyiye walked into the courtyard, unable to keep a pleased look off his face. Jiang Hao looked at him and said, "Don't forget, you're now a priest who can summon lightning. It'll be embarrassing if you can't do it when the time comes, so hurry up and cultivate."
The moment Zhiqiuyiye heard that, the faint smugness on his face vanished, and he felt even greater pressure. "Got it. I'll cultivate properly."
Jiang Hao found it amusing. This counted as one of the benefits too, since it could urge Zhiqiuyiye to practice.
In the film, Zhiqiuyiye had been righteous and warmhearted. He had helped destroy the State Preceptor, only to end up unable to return after his Primordial Spirit Eruption, his soul scattering into