The next second after the talisman turned into dust, golden light spread and covered the entire village.
With the golden light shining on the village, the frost melted instantly, and the temperature returned to normal.
Gui Ying snorted and said, "Just a small ant, yet you dare to show off in front of this young master? Courting death."
After saying that, Gui Ying drew another talisman and tapped it with the tip of the jade brush.
The moment his words fell, shrill screams echoed through the surroundings, and a thick black aura seeped out of the ground.
A few seconds later, the thick black aura disappeared, and the village fell silent.
After sealing the evil ghosts, Gui Ying calmly walked into the village.
Half an hour later, he stood in the center of the village and frowned slightly. "Why did the trace suddenly disappear?"
Seeing that he couldn’t find the one stealing his clan’s power today, Gui Ying’s mood soured.
Taking a talisman from his sleeve pocket, he injected it with his spiritual energy. When the talisman glowed with a dim golden light, a man’s voice echoed through the surroundings.
"Young Master, you finally contacted us. Where are you now? The Old Master and the elders have been worried sick since we lost contact with you years ago."
Hearing this, Gui Ying said calmly, "This young master is fine. Tell those old geezers to stop worrying about me and focus on real work."
"This young master really wants to know what they have been doing every day, that they even let someone steal our clan’s power and alter fate and time."
When he said that, the man on the other end fell silent for a moment before saying, "Young Master, nobody is stealing our clan’s power. It’s the Old Master who is altering fate and time."
The moment Gui Ying heard this, he narrowed his eyes and asked dangerously, "What does that old man want to do? Doesn’t he know the price of altering fate and time? Is he tired of living?"
Sensing Gui Ying’s anger, the man hurriedly explained, "Young Master, the Old Master knows the price he must pay, but this is the only way to save your granduncle. You also know your granduncle is the Old Master’s twin younger brother. How could he—"
Before he could finish, Gui Ying interrupted, "No need to say more."
"This young master knows what that old man wants to do and why. But he should let this young master handle this matter instead of doing it himself. With his current strength, he is just courting death."
Under his breath, the man muttered, "If it weren’t for you wanting to go out and disappear for so many years, would the Old Master risk his life ?"
Gui Ying narrowed his eyes when he heard that. "Are you looking for a beating?"
Hearing this, the man felt chills run down his spine and quickly changed the subject. "Young Master, when will you come back home?"
Gui Ying pondered for a moment before replying, "This young master still has matters to investigate. This young master will return when I have finished my business in the Yu Empire."
After a pause, he added, "Tell the old man to go into seclusion. When this young master returns, I will help him repair his spiritual core. As for those old geezers... tell them to do their jobs properly and stop being lazy."
After giving the order, Gui Ying ended the communication. When the dim golden light faded, black-purple fire engulfed the talisman, burning it to ashes.
Patting the ashes from his hands, Gui Ying turned toward Xiqiang City and murmured, "Looks young master needs to visit the famous Fairy Bai’s Temple and find out the source of those miracles."
Having made his decision, black-purple smoke enveloped his body.
In the next second, Gui Ying vanished, leaving only the black-purple smoke to drift away on the wind, disappearing into the silent village.
Meanwhile, Bai Hanyun had just woken up and went to check on the antique mirror in the backyard.
Thanks to the summer rain over the past few days, the river’s water level had remained steady, saving her the time and effort of finding another water source.
After confirming that the antique mirror was still drawing in water, Bai Hanyun yawned and went back inside to prepare breakfast.
Just as she stepped into the kitchen, her phone chimed with a notification.
Unlocking it, Bai Hanyun was slightly surprised to see a message from Yu Xiangyu.
[Miss Bai, this is the invitation for the upcoming auction at Gu Bao Auction House. My grandfather hopes you can spare some time to attend. I will prepare accommodation and transportation for you and your bodyguards. You only need to come.]
After reading the message, Bai Hanyun saved the electronic invitation and replied to Yu Xiangyu.
[Thank you for the invitation, CEO Yu. I will attend the auction and arrive on time.]
In the CEO’s office at the Yu Group, Yu Xiangyu’s phone chimed.
Looking up from his document, he reached for his phone and unlocked it. Seeing Bai Hanyun’s agreement to attend the auction, Yu Xiangyu dialed a number.
When the call connected, he said, "Grandfather, Miss Bai said she will attend the auction."
Hearing the news, Yu Tianshuo’s face lit up. "Good, good, good. Remember to prepare everything for her."
After ending the call, Yu Xiangyu pressed a button on the desk phone and said, "Limin, Miss Bai will attend the auction. Prepare accommodation and transportation for her and her bodyguards."
A second later, Chi Limin’s voice came through the speaker. "Yes, CEO Yu."
With the arrangements underway, Yu Xiangyu returned to his work.
Outside the CEO’s office, the secretaries and assistants cast curious glances at Chi Limin.
Noticing their stares, he looked at them and asked, "You all don’t have work to do?"
Caught in the act, the secretaries and assistants quickly lowered their heads and pretended to work.
Shaking his head at their nosy behavior, Chi Limin took his phone and left to carry out his task.