Strange Occurrences at the Ren Family! Demonic Auras Arise!

"This…"

Uncle Jiu frowned slightly, pondering in silence.

Ren Fa could only remain quiet, waiting for Uncle Jiu to speak.

Ren Tingting suddenly stood up and said in a low voice, "Dad, you guys discuss your business. I'm going to buy some rouge."

"Go ahead." Ren Fa didn't stop her, waved his hand, and then turned to Uncle Jiu with a troubled expression, "Uncle Jiu, do you think there's something wrong with this?"

Uncle Jiu nodded slightly and said earnestly, "If Master Ren has worries, after I've chosen a suitable place for the relocation, how about my disciples and I perform a ritual at the Ren mansion tonight?"

"I couldn't ask for more, I couldn't ask for more."

Ren Fa was overjoyed upon hearing this and thanked him repeatedly.

Uncle Jiu called out, "Lin Fan, you go too. Go inform your two junior brothers. We'll meet at the Ren mansion later."

"Yes, Master."

Lin Fan immediately got up and walked towards the Mortuary.

Night falls, Ren mansion.

Wen Cai and Qiu Sheng neatly arranged the ritual props on the altar.

They then stood on either side of the altar, turned their heads, and nodded at Uncle Jiu, signaling that he could begin.

He lit the incense with his left hand, holding the stick with the tip facing down.

Then, he swung it left and right to extinguish the flame and placed it in the censer.

Uncle Jiu began the ritual, with Lin Fan assisting him.

He raised his sword fingers, moving them upwards past the Peachwood Sword.

Then, he raised them together.

"Heaven and Earth are natural, the great void is bright, the divine powers of the eight directions, let my decree be carried out. Proclaim to the nine heavens, the profound void, slay demons and bind evil, save countless souls! Haste, as the law commands!"

Uncle Jiu skillfully recited the [Spell to Purify Heaven and Earth].

Afterward, the four of them, master and disciples, pasted talismans around the Ren mansion.

The entire Ren mansion, including the main gate, was covered in talismans.

This brought a sense of security to everyone inside the mansion.

Uncle Jiu said, "Master Ren, you don't need to worry too much."

As the night sky grew darker.

The night intertwined with deepness and tranquility, calm like a lake's surface, without a ripple.

In the deep night, there were no noisy sounds, only an atmosphere of peace.

It brought a deep sense of calm and contentment.

After a long wait, everyone in the Ren mansion seemed on the verge of falling asleep.

Sleepiness soon followed.

"Master, I think that monster has probably been scared away by you," Qiu Sheng said, yawning absentmindedly.

"Yeah, yeah, why don't we rest early?" Wen Cai, already drowsy, chimed in.

Seeing that it was late, Ren Fa felt too embarrassed to disturb them any longer. "Uncle Jiu, it seems I was just being overly worried. Look, it's been so long and it's still so quiet."

Uncle Jiu nodded at Master Ren, remaining silent.

"There are side rooms inside. You and your disciples can stay here," Ren Fa instructed, and the household servants were dismissed one by one.

"So sleepy, let's go, let's go." Wen Cai and Qiu Sheng immediately responded, turned, and left with the servant who was leading the way.

Uncle Jiu was leading Lin Fan and was about to leave.

Suddenly.

Ren Tingting's eyes flickered, and she said softly to Lin Fan, "Lin Fan, can you escort me back? It's eerily quiet tonight."

"Go ahead." Uncle Jiu glanced at Lin Fan and waved his hand.

"Okay, Tingting, you lead the way." Lin Fan didn't bother with pleasantries, nodded in agreement, and it was only a couple of steps away.

Since there was nothing happening at the Ren mansion, he wanted to finish quickly and go back to spend his Skill Points.

"This way, please."

Ren Tingting's eyes lit up at the words, and she quickly led the way.

After a few minutes of winding through the paths, they entered a large courtyard with antique decorations.

"Ren Family Town's wealthy family is truly grand," Lin Fan remarked, sweeping his gaze across the entire courtyard.

What did it mean to be the richest in Ren Family Town? This courtyard alone was almost as large as the entire mortuary. Not to mention the decor; a single piece dismantled could fund the construction of several mortuaries.

"Brother Lin, you're joking. This is my personal courtyard; feel free to look around," Ren Tingting said calmly, a smile on her face as she introduced it.

"Your personal courtyard..." Lin Fan choked slightly.

What kind of inhuman wealth was this? He'd have to find some silver and properly renovate and expand his Master's mortuary someday.

"We're here~" Ren Tingting pushed open a room door. As soon as she entered, she turned around and waved at Lin Fan.

Lin Fan's eyes flickered. He waved back and said, "Tingting, you should rest well. Leave the rest to us, Master and disciple."

"Since you're here, have some tea and rest before you go," Ren Tingting said, moving towards a table and urging him on. "Alright, don't dawdle, come in quickly."

"Alright," Lin Fan relented, following her into the room.

"Quick, sit. I have some excellent Longjing tea here; not just anyone gets to drink it," Ren Tingting said, her face beaming with joy.

Just as she picked up the teapot, a gust of cold wind suddenly blew in from outside!

"At this time of year, why is it so cold?" Ren Tingting shivered and looked towards the door.

She saw Lin Fan had already turned sharply and slammed the door shut!

"Step back!" Lin Fan urged, immediately shielding Ren Tingting behind him.

"What... what's wrong..." Ren Tingting asked, confused but obediently retreating. Seeing Lin Fan's demeanor, she couldn't help but feel nervous.

Before Lin Fan could reply!

The tightly shut door suddenly began to creak and shake violently! It sounded like a wild beast was ramming against it from outside!

"This..." Ren Tingting's face turned pale with fright. She pressed herself tightly against Lin Fan's back, too scared to move.

"A peak Houtian Ninth Heaven aura, no mistake!" Lin Fan's eyes sharpened as he sensed the surging demonic energy outside. He was only at Houtian Seventh Heaven right now, a full two realms difference! If it were an ordinary Taoist priest, they would definitely be looking for a way to escape right now! But... this monster had picked the wrong person to mess with!

"Lin Fan, wh-what do we do?" Ren Tingting's face grew more anxious as Lin Fan remained still. She asked in a low voice.

"Miss Ren, didn't you invite me for some excellent Longjing tea?" Lin Fan asked calmly, sitting down with his back to the door. He gestured leisurely and said, "Please."

"You..." Ren Tingting stared, unsure of what to do.

Lin Fan gave her a look, and she immediately suppressed her fear.

He picked up the teapot and placed a purple clay teacup in front of Lin Fan, slowly pouring tea.

Suddenly!

The creaking of the door stopped abruptly!

Ren Tingting was delighted, and said softly, "Little Daoist Lin, you're amazing--"

Before she could finish speaking!

A roar sounded!

The door burst open!

A fierce wind howled in!

Rolling demonic energy swept in!

"Just a little daoist, what are you pretending to be calm for!"

A cold laugh rang out, and a Flower Demon covered in red and green appeared!

It charged forward, aiming straight for Lin Fan's back!

It had been hiding all night, waiting for a chance to come out!

Running into you, brat, will vent my anger!

"Lin Fan! Be careful!"

Ren Tingting was so scared she stumbled back a few steps.

She watched as the figure lunged straight for Lin Fan's back, only inches away!

It's over, Little Daoist Lin is in trouble!

Bzzzz~

A faint tremor sounded!

A talisman appeared on Lin Fan's back!

Its aura instantly spread out like a giant net!

"Soul Town Talisman? You brat..."

The Flower Demon cried out in surprise and retreated rapidly!

This brat was prepared!

But was it too late?

Threads of energy intertwined, instantly binding the Flower Demon!

"So it was a Flower Demon hiding in the flowers. No wonder I couldn't find it all night!"

Lin Fan flipped backward and landed, seeing the opponent clearly in an instant.

He pushed off the ground slightly and darted forward!

"Brat, you're only Houtian Seventh Heaven, how dare you challenge me!"

The Flower Demon's eyes turned cold, and it let out a sneer!

On its red upper body, red light flickered like spots!

The next moment!

The Soul Suppression Talisman actually shattered!

Streaks of starlight, like red dots, shot towards Lin Fan like meteors!