Chapter 7: Destiny

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Until this moment, I only then realized. The attic was not inhabited by just the one spirit before me; behind me lurked a fiend resembling a ghostly hand.

“Who exactly are you? Your cultivation surpasses that of ordinary demon hunters,” I said.

The ghostly hand, which I had just wounded with a demon-sealing talisman, had now fled to the side of the spirit. They seemed to know I was not to be trifled with.

“Can we talk properly now?” I stood up from the chair, my aura turning fierce in an instant.

Grandfather had once warned me, in matters of geomancy and dealing with evil spirits, to avoid taking life whenever possible. Unless the spirit was monstrously wicked, I was to seek transcendence rituals as the primary approach. This was also a means of accumulating merit.

Perhaps sensing the killing intent radiating from me, the spirit that had possessed Mrs. Liu showed a flicker of fear. At this moment, it transformed into the form of a young girl and knelt before me.

“Mercy, Immortal Lord! I do not wish to be scattered to the winds! I am willing to obey your commands,” the spirit pleaded, trembling at the murderous aura I exuded.

“Tell me, who are you? Why come to the Liu family to cause trouble? Answer correctly, and I will let you leave,” I said, sitting back down, my gaze cold and sharp.

“We are natives of the Green Dragon Mountain area, always cultivating the path of immortality here. After the Liu family arrived, they forcibly took over this place and slaughtered my entire family. We died at their hands,” the spirit, still in the guise of a young girl, spoke with righteous anger.

From the tear-streaked face, I could feel the depth of her pain.

“I have long sought revenge, but the Liu family has the protection of a powerful aura, making it impossible. So I waited for an opportunity here. Only yesterday, when the protective aura around the Lius dissipated, did I come for vengeance,” she solemnly explained.

From her words, I understood that the “powerful aura” was Grandfather’s protective energy cast over the Liu family. And all of this—

From the moment the Liu family severed ties with us yesterday, their fate was sealed.

This was the calamity of the old Liu household, a consequence of their own making.

I had thought to leave quietly, but remembering that my first divination had predicted this disaster, I stayed.

“This matter is indeed the Liu family's fault. I will have Liu Sihai set up a memorial tablet for your family, with daily incense and monthly offerings. But as a condition, you must stop harming his family,” I said, rising to leave the attic.

Mrs. Liu had stayed too long in this room thick with yin energy. If she remained any longer, her life might be at risk.

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There was no choice; she needed to be taken to the hospital promptly.

“Immortal Lord, please wait,” the spirit called after me just as I was about to leave.

Her words instantly made me tense again. What did she want? Had I not subdued her earlier?

“What's the matter? Still dissatisfied? Want to keep fighting?” I turned to face the spirit, now appearing as a young girl, speaking coldly.

“Immortal Lord, you misunderstand. We mean no harm. We only wish to follow you as your attendants,” she said earnestly.

“You want to follow me? Why?” I opened the door, signaling Liu Sihai downstairs to take his wife away. Meanwhile, my interest was piqued by her words.

“I sense a strange aura from you—one that feels comforting. I have decided to cultivate alongside you,” the spirit said seriously. Even the ghostly hand beside her nodded in agreement.

Unable to refuse, I decided to keep them with me to cultivate together.

“You will hide inside this bell from now on,” I said, placing the soul-sealing bell Grandfather had given me on the table and motioning them to enter it.

Though the bell was a divine artifact, when not activated by incantation, it appeared no different from an ordinary bell.

“Thank you, Immortal Lord. We, siblings, will follow you closely. Should anything arise, feel free to command us,” the spirit girl nodded before both she and the ghostly hand entered the bell.

Training with such fiends by my side was surely unprecedented among all feng shui masters.

As for how this would affect me, I didn’t care.

My fate was already flawed. Grandfather had planned to reshape it using Liu Qingqing’s extremely yin nature, but unexpectedly, Liu Sihai’s family had broken off the engagement.

It seemed Heaven did not wish me to change my destiny. It was a pity that Grandfather’s twenty years of planning were ruined by the Liu family.

I smiled bitterly. Though fate was predetermined, I still wished to defy the heavens.

“Qiyue, how did you handle the monsters in the attic? Is your aunt okay?” Liu Sihai asked nervously. The spirit’s possession of Mrs. Liu had clearly frightened him.

“She’s fine now. Take Mrs. Liu to the hospital to rest. She might be weak for a few days, but she will recover,” I replied coolly at the attic door.

Though I despised his breaking off my engagement with Liu Qingqing, his steadfastness toward his wife earned my respect.

“Thank you, Qiyue. I’ll take her to the hospital right away. You stay and talk with Qingqing. There’s plenty of food in this villa—have something to eat first. Once I settle my wife, I’ll take you both out for a big meal,” he said.

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Liu Sihai entered the room and carefully lifted Mrs. Liu from the floor.

In that moment, I felt a measure of admiration for him.

A man worth tens of millions, yet still loyal to his wife through thick and thin—this earned respect.

“No need, I’ll...” I began to say, but Liu Sihai hurried off with his wife before I finished.

Now, even if I wanted to leave, no one would escort me back to the city.

Though the Liu family’s villa was large, its location was remote.

I never understood why wealthy businessmen built homes in such isolated places.

The main hall was left with only Liu Qingqing and me.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

“Qiyue, thank you for saving my mother’s life today,” Liu Qingqing blushed as she spoke. It was the first time she had been alone with a stranger in her home.

“No need to thank me. Saving Mrs. Liu was not just to help you,” I said, gesturing for her not to be polite.

Much of it was due to my divinations.

To truly carry forward the “Green Hemp Physiognomy” Grandfather taught me, the first task was to drive out the demons from Liu Qingqing’s family.

I didn’t know why things had ended this way, with our families severed and Liu Qingqing no longer my fiancée.

Fortunately, the spirit that had possessed Mrs. Liu was now subdued and became my attendant.

This trip to the provincial city could now be considered complete.

Just as I was about to ask Liu Qingqing how to get to the city center, a sleek sports car roared to a stop outside her house.

The loud engine made Liu Qingqing frown in annoyance.

Soon, a well-dressed young man came to the door and knocked.

Though reluctant, Liu Qingqing finally opened it.

“Qingqing, what have you been doing these days? You don’t answer my calls or texts,” he said.

I glanced at the man. Despite his affluent appearance, his lifeline seemed short—I doubted he had many years left.

“Chen Feng, why are you here again? I told you, we’re not right for each other!” Liu Qingqing said angrily, her face hardening at the sight of him.