Street-Walking Yin Souls

"Old Ghost of the Capital..."

Watching the other party leave, Li Yan fell into thought.

Although the Old Beggar hid himself deeply, Li Yan could faintly sense that something was wrong with his techniques.

His Qi Dynamic was sluggish and obscure. He must have suffered a severe injury.

He was so skilled in entering the "Nine Gates Yin Ruins." Could he be connected to the imperial family...

The thought flashed and vanished. Li Yan had no time to ponder it further and immediately turned back toward the small courtyard.

The ritual altar in the courtyard had already been arranged.

Following the positions of the Four Symbols, four-colored command flags had been set up to represent the four divine beasts guarding the altar grounds...

The altar was covered with yellow-and-white cloud brocade. The Five Offerings had been placed before the Grandmaster Statue. A Peach Wood Sword was thrust diagonally into the ground before the altar, its hilt tied with a red cord and Auspicious Coin, which connected to the four-colored flags and wrapped around the entire altar grounds.

Besides that, a Three Pure Ones Bell hung on a wooden rack to the east. Its ringing could frighten wandering souls and wild ghosts.

Eight Bagua Mirrors hung around the courtyard walls, reflecting the moonlight. Together with the red cords and coins, they formed a "Heavenly Net of Light" to prevent outside evil from invading.

As for the ground before the altar, glutinous rice and incense ash had been used to lay out a Taiji diagram.

Seven bronze lamps had been arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper, symbolizing the drawing down of the stars' power to protect the soul.

Even the incense burner beside them held "Soul-Returning Incense" made from sandalwood, frankincense, myrrh, and other ingredients.

To ensure Li Yan's safety,