Holding a lantern, guiding souls across, Lady Hou comes from the underworld.

"Who are you people?"

Faced with the sudden arrival of unfamiliar faces, the servants of the Wang residence were very cautious, only opening the gate a narrow crack.

"It is getting late, and the host is not at ease to receive guests."

As he spoke, he prepared to close the door to visitors.

Ren Fengjue, however, reached out and blocked the door, saying bluntly, "Tell your master Wang that I have a way to solve his current predicament."

Upon hearing this, the servant's expression changed immediately. Without further hesitation, he went inside to report.

Before long, the gate of the mansion opened wide, and the white-haired Master Wang came out in person, leaning on his cane.

As a person with discerning eyes, the moment he saw Ren Fengjue, he immediately knelt down on the ground.

"Lord Ren... Lord Ren, what brings you here?"

Ren Fengjue raised his arm slightly, but said with feigned seriousness, "I heard that strange things have happened in your mansion, so I have invited a Taoist priest to help you, sir."

Upon hearing this, Master Wang's expression turned ugly.

He first glanced at Yan Zhengchu, clearly distrustful, and sighed, "To be honest, I have already consulted several quack doctors, but to no avail."

Yan Zhengchu, who was standing to the side, immediately covered his mouth and coughed lightly, "How can you compare me to those 'quack doctors'?"

"This humble Taoist is the chief disciple of Master Tianji of Yunhe Mountain..."

Master Wang had never heard of this place before, but he couldn't refuse the young marquis's request, so he offered a slight compliment.

"Nice to meet you."

Yan Zhengchu sensed the other party's distrust and felt a growing displeasure. He said, "There's no point in saying too much. Why don't you invite us in to see for ourselves, sir?"

"Alright, alright, please come in, both of you."

As they were led to the living room, the vast mansion was shrouded in twilight, its quietude tinged with an eerie atmosphere.

After everyone was seated in the living room, Master Wang had his servants serve tea before he began, "Actually, the strange things that have happened in our household begin with my new bride, Cui..."

The young master of the Wang family just got married last month to a daughter of a wealthy family, surnamed Cui.

The Cui and Wang families had always had business dealings, so they were considered a good match.

Miss Cui was not only outstanding in appearance, but also gentle in character.

Logically speaking, newlyweds should have a wonderful relationship.

Just a few days ago, Ms. Cui, who is usually good-tempered, suddenly went crazy for no reason.

"My daughter-in-law, Cui, has always been gentle and refined since she entered the family a month ago. I don't know why, but she suddenly went crazy and started hitting and cursing people."

"Even I... was almost scratched by her."

"My son has been so frightened that he hasn't dared to stay at home for even a moment these past few days."

Upon hearing this, Ren Fengjue frowned: "Does the master mean that your son is not currently at the residence?"

Master Wang seemed to take it for granted: "Yes, I was just afraid that Madam Cui would hurt someone..."

"But she is, after all, his newlywed wife. If something like this happens, and he just hides away, it would be a failure as a husband."

Master Wang awkwardly echoed, "Lord Ren's admonition is absolutely correct, but that Cui family..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yan Zhengchu interrupted him, "The reason why the Cui family suddenly changed like this is probably related to your son."

Wang Yuanwai's expression darkened slightly: "How do you know, Daoist Master?"

Yan Zhengchu deliberately did not answer, "May I meet this Miss Cui, sir?"

"This…"

Master Wang hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's not impossible, but if Cui goes mad and injures the Taoist priest, I'm afraid I can't bear the responsibility."

"Don't worry."

As Yan Zhengchu spoke, he stood up and said, "If there is no inconvenience, please lead the way, Master Wang."

Although Master Wang had reservations, he knew that he had to see Ren Fengjue when he saw Ren Fengjue stand up.

He summoned his servants and gave them a few instructions before the group moved towards the inner courtyard.

However, to Yan Zhengchu and Ren Fengjue's surprise, the Wang family locked Cui Shi alone in a side room, with four servants taking turns guarding her.

By this time, it was completely dark. The servants guarding the door opened it with trepidation and found Cui Shi with disheveled hair, bound to the bed.

Hearing someone approach, Cui began to roar, and just by listening to her voice, one could feel her resentment and hatred.

Ren Fengjue was taken aback by this scene, his brows immediately furrowing. Suppressing his anger, he coldly questioned Master Wang, "What is the meaning of this?"

Master Wang hesitated, not daring to enter, and only said, "It was a last resort; I was afraid she would hurt someone, so I tied her up..."

Yan Zhengchu also said with a stern face, "She is already very violent due to the evil energy of the 'Soul Nourishing Pearl'. What you are doing will only intensify her violence and make her be 'eaten' even faster."

As he spoke, he drew a talisman in the air and shot it directly at Cui.

A flash of golden light appeared, and Cui Shi indeed quieted down.

"I have temporarily suppressed her evil aura with a talisman. Release her."

He gave the orders, but the servants looked at each other, none daring to step forward.

Until Ren Fengjue shouted sternly, "Can't you hear me? Untie me!"

"yes…"

The two servants exchanged a glance, trembling as they stepped forward and hurriedly untied the ropes binding Cui Shi, then immediately stepped aside.

Yan Zhengchu stepped forward and gave a slight bow, "Excuse me, young mistress."

He glanced around, stepped forward, and made a hand seal with his right index and middle fingers, then touched Cui's forehead.

Bathed in golden light, Cui suddenly opened her eyes, from which a wisp of black energy emerged.

He extended his left palm, silently chanting an incantation. A copper coin from his sleeve flew into the air and absorbed the black mist.

At that moment, Cui suddenly sat up in bed and spat out something.

A bead fell to the ground and shattered in two.

Everyone in the room was astonished.

However, at that moment, a voice came from outside the door: "Father, what are you doing here?"

Ren Fengjue and Yan Zhengchu turned around at the same time and saw a man standing under the corridor, while behind him stood a woman standing timidly.

However, the woman turned deathly pale the moment she looked up and saw Ren Fengjue.

She instinctively took a step back, turned to leave, but suddenly stopped.

By the light of the lamp under the eaves, one could see Xia Ximo standing under the hanging flower gate at the courtyard entrance, coldly observing everything.

"So it's Miss Simeng..."

Ren Fengjue walked out of the room with his hands behind his back. His gaze immediately fell on Xia Ximo, and he paused slightly.

Then he continued, "I didn't expect to see you here. What a coincidence."

Wang Rui, the young master of the Wang family, was instantly displeased when he heard him call out the name "Si Meng".

"And who are you?"

The wealthy man, surnamed Wang, immediately retorted, "Don't be rude! This is Lord Ren from the Ministry of Justice!"

Hearing that he was an official, Wang Rui felt somewhat guilty and dared not confront him directly. Instead, he turned to his father and asked, "What is he doing here?"

Ren Fengjue didn't speak, but Yan Zhengchu clicked his tongue.

"So you were too scared to go home because you were out fooling around with girls from the Red Sleeve Pavilion?"

"How dare you bring him home so blatantly?"

"Master Wang, aren't you afraid that your son's behavior will disgrace your family?"