Ghost Catching System-Chapter 585 - 584: The Handiwork of Demons (Part 4)_1

Chu Hao understood and frowned. "Then why do you want to become the Saintess?"

Qiu Yun'er said, "There's only one way to save Master. If I become the Saintess and cultivate at the ancestral land of Mount Taiding, then maybe one day, with sincere cultivation, I could receive the ancestral heritage and stand a chance to save Master."

Chu Hao looked towards Daoist Wu Jian.

Daoist Wu Jian, an upright man, nodded. "That's indeed the case. However, even if Martial Niece Zhong Minyue recovers, Qiu Yun still needs to become the Saintess as decreed by the Sect Master. So, young friend, you'd better hurry down the mountain."

Chu Hao scoffed. "Teacher Zhong Minyue and I have a friendly connection. I can't stand by and watch her die. Yun'er, take me to see your master's condition."

Yun'er knew of Chu Hao's abilities and nodded repeatedly.

Min Ran snapped angrily, "Who do you think you are, to see her just because you want to? Do you think this is just any place?"

Chu Hao retorted, "What, I can't even save someone? Or are you, old beast, hiding something?"

Min Ran had some sense of propriety. Being repeatedly called an "old beast" truly infuriated him. Before he could say anything more, Daoist Wu Jian interjected, "Junior Brother, since this young friend wants to examine her condition, perhaps someone from the secular world might notice a thing or two about her illness. Then, Qiu Yun might not need to go to the ancestral land."

Min Ran, unable to contain his irritation, said, "Elder Brother, if we allow an outsider such insolence, and word gets out, what will become of the Tai Ding Taoist Temple's dignity?"

Chu Hao said, "Will a glance kill anyone? If it weren't for Yun'er, I wouldn't have bothered coming to your shabby Taoist temple."

"You!" Min Ran was furious.

Chu Hao's voice turned cold. "You what? Hold onto my exotic treasure properly. If I find any trace of mischief concerning it, prepare to die."

"DING... Host has successfully acted pretentious, obtaining 2,000 Pretentiousness Points."

The others were also stunned. This kid really wasn't afraid of Mount Taiding at all. He had already surrendered his exotic treasure, yet he still dared to be so arrogant.

If it weren't for the mission, I would retrieve my Ritian Stick right now and turn Mount Taiding upside down. For now, I'll bide my time. When I expose the demon, I'll deal with these Taoists who bullied Yun'er.

Saying so, Chu Hao walked away with Yun'er, who hurriedly led the way.

Daoist Min Ran wanted to say something more, but Daoist Wu Jian stopped him. "Junior Brother, you've gone too far."

Unable to hold back, Min Ran asked, "Elder Brother, how have I gone too far?"

Daoist Wu Jian looked at the Ritian Stick in Min Ran's hand. "After all, it's not yours. If you kept an exotic treasure for such reasons, would your conscience truly be at ease?"

Min Ran snorted. "Elder Brother, I'm the one managing the daily affairs of the Taoist temple. Please stay out of these matters."

Daoist Wu Jian wanted to say more, but Min Ran interjected, "I'm eager to see how this kid plans to save our martial niece."

Zhong Minyue's master was once a member of Mount Taiding but later left to establish her own Taoist Temple for cultivation. Now that Zhong Minyue had returned to Mount Taiding, she was naturally considered a junior by their generation.

Upon arriving inside a room, Chu Hao immediately spotted Zhong Minyue.

It had been several months since he last saw her. Zhong Minyue's complexion seemed normal, showing no outward signs of illness.

Qiu Yun'er sobbed, "Master, Brother Chu Hao is here."

She wasn't sure if her master could hear her, but Chu Hao's presence brought her considerable relief.

Chu Hao comforted her, "Don't cry. Let me assess the situation first."

Several Taoists had also followed them into the room. They watched Chu Hao with curiosity. This young man is not only at the Innate Realm, but he also knows medicine? What kind of sect could produce such a talent!

At this moment, Min Ran also arrived, wanting to see what Chu Hao was up to.

However, a masked young man approached him. "Senior, I have something important to tell you."

This person was none other than Yan Chen. He had infiltrated the Taoist Temple. Min Ran is in charge here, Yan Chen thought. If I mention that Chu Hao possesses the True Word Brush, Min Ran might remember me, and then my position on Mount Taiding will be secure.

"Who are you?" Min Ran frowned. He could tell this person practiced Evil Techniques; the aura of death around him was very strong.

Yan Chen quickly replied, "I am from the secular Yan Family. It was Senior Wu Zhong who brought me up the mountain to treat my illness."

Min Ran nodded. Indeed, the secular Yan Family was an affiliate power of Mount Taiding.

Daoist Min Ran said, "Whatever you have to say, say it quickly."

Yan Chen said, "Actually, that kid has more than one exotic treasure on him. He possesses another extremely important item, something the entirety of Taoism desires."

Min Ran asked with curiosity, "What is it?"

"The True Word Brush."

"What!"

This news completely shocked Min Ran. He looked toward the room. That kid actually has the True Word Brush! A paramount treasure of Taoism, one of the magical artifacts left behind by Laozi himself!

After hearing Yan Chen's words, Min Ran's mind was consumed by thoughts of the True Word Brush. If this treasure became his, it would greatly enhance his reputation throughout Mount Taiding and all of Taoism. With this in mind, he couldn't possibly let Chu Hao go.

At this time, Chu Hao had already begun taking Zhong Minyue's pulse. He had studied the Ghost Doctor Technique, a highly skilled medical art. Upon checking her pulse, he immediately discovered an abnormality.

To an ordinary person, Zhong Minyue's pulse might seem fine, but I can detect a strange energy within it, Chu Hao thought. Could it be...!

Versed in the Ghost Doctor Technique, Chu Hao knew a method to clearly see a person's Three Souls and Seven Spirits: the Soul-Seeing Incantation.

Chu Hao circulated his True Qi and formed a Curse Mark with his hands. The Soul-Seeing Incantation wasn't complex. With a sweep of his hand before his eyes, he could instantly see Zhong Minyue's Three Souls and Seven Spirits.

The Three Souls and Seven Spirits are the most fundamental components of a living being; without them, one cannot be called human.

He observed that among Zhong Minyue's Three Souls and Seven Spirits, all were normal except for the fifth spirit, which was tinged with a greyish aura.

So, that's roughly what happened to Zhong Minyue, Chu Hao deduced. She isn't suffering from a serious illness. Someone has tampered with her Three Souls and Seven Spirits, causing her to fall unconscious. Moreover, the culprit is very likely a demon hidden within Mount Taiding.

Yun'er couldn't help but ask, "Brother Chu Hao, how is Master?"

The other Taoists were also watching him. Min Ran said coldly, "Junior, if you don't have a solution, leave immediately."

Chu Hao turned to glare at him. "What's your hurry? Or could it be that Teacher Zhong's coma has something to do with you?"

Min Ran retorted angrily, "Nonsense! In my opinion, you're not here to save anyone but to cause trouble at the Tai Ding Taoist Temple!"

Chu Hao sneered again. "You're so sure I'm just here to cause trouble? Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I actually do have a way to save Teacher Zhong. She isn't suffering from any serious illness; she's been harmed by a demon. And this demon is very likely one of you!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Mount Taiding Taoists all changed.

"Junior, don't spout such nonsense!" the old Daoist holding the horsetail whisk, who had admonished him earlier, shouted.

Chu Hao smiled coldly. "We'll know if I'm spouting nonsense or not when Teacher Zhong wakes up."