While in Hollywood, I used Taoist magic to quell American terrorism.

"Words become law? Your world?"

Cao Kun's eyes were as calm as his voice.

"Have you ever heard of—"

Cao Kun spoke, his voice suddenly becoming solemn and loud.

Each syllable seemed to carry immense force, vibrating throughout the entire warm, pinkish space:

"The Supreme Star, ever adaptable."

"To exorcise evil spirits and protect one's life."

"Wisdom is clear and bright, and the mind is at peace."

"The three souls are eternal, and the spirit is never lost."

Rumble!

The entire space began to shake; the large bed swayed violently, and terrifying cracks appeared in the ceiling, with debris falling down in a cascading manner.

"What? What did you do? This is impossible!"

The succubus let out a piercing scream, staring in disbelief at the mental space that seemed on the verge of collapse.

Cao Kun's voice remained calm and indifferent: "I have indeed entered your spiritual world, but at the same time, you have also entered my mental world."

And you... are an evil entity.

I don't need physical strength; the "Purifying Heart Mantra" is enough to subdue you.

If that's not enough...

Cao Kun's clear, resonant voice boomed like thunder, echoing once more:

"Heaven and earth are natural, and impurities disperse."

"The cave is mysterious and profound, and the vastness of the universe shines brightly."

"The mighty gods of the eight directions make me natural."

"The Lingbao Talisman commands, proclaiming it throughout the Nine Heavens."

"Qianluo Dana, Donggang Taixuan".

"Slay demons and bind evil spirits, kill countless ghosts."

……

In the spiritual world of evil spirits, reciting the "Purifying Heart Mantra" and the "Purifying Heaven and Earth Mantra" is like putting a hand grenade inside an ordinary person's body and then detonating it.

The direct consequence was that this mental space began to explode with a rumbling sound, revealing one dark hole after another.

"No...stop, stop right now..."

The succubus's face was covered in blood, her features contorted as she roared madly.

Despite its interference, this space actually began to show signs of repair.

Those enormous black holes began to shrink inward and close.

But with the continuous chanting of mantras, this amount of power is merely a drop in the ocean.

"Zhongshan Divine Incantation, Primordial Jade Script".

"Reciting this once can cure illness and prolong life."

"Having traveled to the Five Sacred Mountains, his fame spread throughout the eight seas."

"The Demon King bows his head, and guards my palace."

……

Rumble!

The space shook and trembled even more violently, on the verge of collapsing at any moment.

"Shut up!"

The succubus turned her head and shouted at Cao Kun.

A force immediately acted on Cao Kun.

Immediately, a membrane grew on Cao Kun's lips, making it seem as if his lips wanted to grow together and become one.

But the next moment, a force burst out of Cao Kun's mouth, shattering the membrane.

"The evil and filth will dissipate, and the Dao's Qi will endure."

boom!

Like a volcanic eruption, the sky and earth collapsed.

A powerful force relentlessly tore at this space.

The succubus was blasted away by the force, which continued to press down on it, causing ongoing damage.

Its flesh and blood surged and churned like ripples, as if they were about to burst apart at any moment.

Cao Kun stood up and landed, his body filled with a holy radiance.

In this spiritual world, he seemed to suddenly become the master.

His body began to enlarge, and soon it reached the ceiling, then continued to grow from the broken holes.

In the blink of an eye, Cao Kun transformed into a giant over ten meters tall.

He reached out and, as easily as grabbing a chicken, seized the succubus, whose body was covered in blood, in his hand.

The succubus struggled incessantly: "Let me go, let me go..."

However, that large hand was like the strongest shackle in the world; no matter how much it struggled, it remained unmoved.

"How do you want to die?"

A rumbling sound rang out, like thunderclaps exploding.

Now, Cao Kun has taken the initiative and become the controller of this spiritual world.

The succubus's life or death rests entirely on his decision.

Within the enormous palm, the bloodied body writhed and struggled desperately, emitting rapid and shrill cries of agony.

"Let me go! Please... let me go!"

The succubus's voice no longer held any allure, only the most primal fear and will to survive.

It felt the hand, radiant with light, slowly but firmly tightening.

A powerful, pure force scorched its filthy nature, bringing with it a pain that was almost annihilating it.

"I...I'm useful! I'm useful to you!"

Seeing that Cao Kun had no reaction and only a cold, judgmental look in his eyes, the succubus screamed.

"Don't kill me! I can help you!"

Cao Kun paused slightly in the momentum of his giant palm closing in.

"Oh?"

Cao Kun's voice echoed in the broken space, devoid of emotion, "What use are you?"

The succubus, as if grasping at a last straw, hurriedly said, "Charm! I can amplify your charm!"

It's not an illusion; it's a genuine attraction that penetrates the spiritual realm!

I can make you...irresistible in the eyes of the opposite sex!

Make them irresistible to you, and willing to do anything for you!

It was panting, its blood-red body rising and falling slightly with excitement:

"And... electronics and the internet!"

I can sense, influence, and even manipulate current and data streams!

Infiltrating communication systems, erasing traces, obtaining information... more covert and direct than even the most skilled human hackers!

I can be your eyes and ears, serving you in the ocean of information!

Cao Kun was slightly taken aback. It sounded like this succubus was actually quite useful.

The succubus's level shouldn't be too high, at most a late-stage D-rank, which is about 50 merit points.

This wouldn't be of much help to Cao Kun.

Cao Kun doesn't seem to value charm as much.

But if it's a hacking technique, this seems quite useful.

Didn't Douglas ask him to set up a finance team so that he could legally avoid taxes?

I wonder if this succubus will be useful.

Cao Kun asked, "Do you understand finance?"

"Huh?" The succubus was taken aback by the question.

Cao Kun said impatiently, "Finance, tax avoidance, do you understand?"

Sensing the impatience in Cao Kun's tone, the succubus quickly replied, "I can learn. I learn things very quickly, really."

Whatever you need, I can learn it.

"I'll do anything as long as you don't kill me..."

Towards the end, the succubus's voice trembled with tears.

Cao Kun fell silent.

Cao Kun was somewhat uneasy about the other finance team members.

But if a succubus handles it, that's a different story.

Moreover, this guy doesn't need to be paid wages; he's practically free labor.

Seemingly sensing Cao Kun's hesitation, the succubus quickly increased her bet, her voice almost fawning:

"I can acknowledge you as my master!"

My spiritual core has opened a sliver of connection to you, but you can annihilate me at any moment with the slightest thought!

I...I just want to live! I'm willing to sign the harshest contract!

An open-minded core? That's interesting.

For such a special being, this is tantamount to completely entrusting its life and death to another.

Cao Kun's enormous figure began to slowly shrink, returning to normal human proportions.

But the power controlling this shattered space did not weaken.

He threw the succubus to the ground and looked down at the writhing mass of flesh.

"Remember what you said."

Cao Kun's voice returned to its calm tone, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Open your core connections. Any disturbance will result in annihilation, body and soul."