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

About ten minutes later.

Cultivation level: Rank 7 Human Teacher

Merit points: 26200

"Again!"

Cultivation level: Eighth-rank Human Teacher

Merit points: 13400

Seeing that he only had 13400 merit points left, Cao Kun's joy vanished instantly.

Although leveling up directly with merit points without having to endure the hardships of cultivation made Cao Kun feel great.

But with each upgrade, the increase in merit points is quite exhilarating.

At this rate of increase, the next upgrade will require more than 2 merit points.

Cao Kun turned his gaze to the spell panel.

All of the spells can now be upgraded.

"Talisman Technique, Upgrade!"

Talisman Technique: Fourfold

Merit points: 3400

The sudden loss of 1 merit points made Cao Kun take a deep breath.

In this way, only the "Qi Observation Technique" and the newly acquired "Summoning the Gods Technique" are still lit up.

Cao Kun thought for a moment and then upgraded the "Qi Observation Technique" by one level, increasing his merit points to 2400.

As for the "Spell to Summon Spirits"...

The higher the level of the summoning spell, the higher the success rate of summoning the spirit.

At the same time, the forces that are invited will become even stronger.

Cao Kun was a little worried that the power he had invited was too strong, and that his current body might not be able to withstand it.

After all, he is still just a teacher.

But considering what was about to happen, I couldn't worry about that anymore.

"upgrade!"

Summoning Divine Art: Double

Merit points: 2300

"Promoted again!"

Summoning Divine Art: Triple

Merit points: 1300

With 1300 merit points remaining, all the "upgrade" buttons turned gray, and Cao Kun exited the system.

Host: Cao Kun

Constitution: Innate Thunder Spirit Body

Cultivation level: Eighth-rank Human Teacher

Cultivation Technique: Taiqing Shenxiao Jue

Skills (Spells):

Shangqing Sword Technique: Triple

Talisman Technique: Fourfold

Qi Observation Technique: Triple

Summoning Divine Art: Triple

Purification Mantra

Merit points: 1300

As an eighth-rank master, Cao Kun's magical power surged once again, and his strength naturally improved significantly as well.

In particular, once Cao Kun reaches the fourth level of the "Talisman Art," his success rate in drawing talismans will increase, and he will be able to draw more talismans.

Turning his head, he saw that the three incense sticks on the man with the fleshy face were almost finished.

………………

Lunchtime.

Inside a high-end restaurant.

Catherine and a tall, handsome young white man were having a meal.

This young white man was the same one who said he wanted to get rid of Cao Kun at the hotel last time.

The young white man stuffed a tempting, tender, and juicy steak into his mouth, asking as he ate, "So, is that Eastern exorcist dead?"

Catherine sipped her soup. "I had someone check it out. The shop was locked, and there seemed to be no one inside. Everything around here looks normal; it doesn't look like anyone has died."

Catherine looked up and asked, "Morian, you said your curse power has been activated, are you mistaken?"

Morian shook his head firmly: "How could that be? The blood on the Blood Curse Doll has turned black, which means the curse power has been activated. You know that."

Catherine looked puzzled: "How could this be?"

Morian: "Have someone else go and take a look later."

"There's no need to look for anyone else; the shop isn't far from here."

Catherine beckoned to a waiter, took out a $100 bill, handed it to him, and whispered a few words of advice.

The waiter took the money and quickly left the restaurant.

Just over ten minutes later, he quickly returned: "I saw it. The store was open and operating normally. I also saw the owner, who was Asian. Everything around was normal."

Upon hearing this, Morian's expression darkened.

After dismissing the waiter, Catherine said, "Morian, how could this happen?"

Morian: "There's absolutely no doubt that the curse power has been activated; there's only one possibility now."

"What?" Catherine asked hurriedly.

Morian: "That Eastern exorcist is extraordinary; he can actually withstand the power of the curse and is still alive."

Catherine: "So what do we do now? Try it again?"

"No." Morian shook his head: "Before, we couldn't find his hair or nails in his shop, which prevented us from casting a curse directly targeting him."

Now he's definitely on guard, making it even harder to make a move. Unless you completely break off relations and confront him face-to-face.

But that would also increase the risks we face.

Catherine: "What are you going to do?"

Morian laughed: "Darling, you seem to have forgotten one thing: you are now the daughter of a wealthy family. We can use not only our own strength, but also the strength of others."

What happens most frequently each year in our country?

Catherine's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on her face: "You're always so smart, you make me feel at ease. What would I do without you?"

Morian: "The sooner we resolve this problem, the better. After we finish eating, we'll get on with the arrangements."

………………

[That person from just now?]

Cao Kun watched the young man in the waiter's uniform disappear into the crowd, a thoughtful look on his face.

Just now, when that person passed by, he seemed to have only glanced at him casually, but it caught Cao Kun's attention.

It's lunchtime now; shouldn't one of his waiters be on duty?

The sign he was wearing around his neck read "Kumho Restaurant."

This seems to be a high-end restaurant; it's not far from me, but it's not very close either.

If he wanted to buy something, why would he need to travel so far?

There's something wrong with this person.

Cao Kun quickly made a judgment.

He didn't follow the waiter; after closing the shop door, he strode quickly toward Jinhu Restaurant.

Because he was faster on foot, he even reached the outside of the restaurant before the waiter.

He arrived and then saw the waiter return and enter the restaurant.

Cao Kun's gaze followed the waiter closely as he walked toward a table inside the restaurant.

It was a bit dark there before, so Cao Kun couldn't see very clearly.

But upon closer inspection, Cao Kun's eyes suddenly lit up.

Who else could it be but Catherine?

Cao Kun laughed. He had been worried about where to find her, and now he had run into her.

Who is that man?

Cao Kun looked at the man opposite Catherine with a scrutinizing gaze.

Worried about attracting the other party's attention, Cao Kun didn't look at it for long.

He quickened his pace and came to a secluded spot.

With a flick of his wrist, a talisman appeared in his hand.

"urgent!"

The talisman spontaneously combusted without fire, turning into a ball of yellow flame that quickly burned out.

As the talisman burned, something about Cao Kun changed.

His appearance hadn't changed much, but suddenly he became less noticeable.

It seems to have become extremely easy to overlook.

Cao Kun straightened his clothes and strode towards Jinhu Restaurant.

He pushed open the door to the restaurant, but no one paid him any attention.

Some people clearly saw him, but quickly looked away.

Cao Kun found an empty table and sat down, but no waiter came to serve him for a long time.

Cao Kun was delighted. He took out a paperweight from his body, gave it a light shake, and the mangled face immediately appeared.

If, at this moment, the man with the fleshy face were to remove his disguise and allow everyone to see him, a large number of people would probably vomit.

Fortunately, unless the spirits appear voluntarily, ordinary people cannot see them before they have opened their eyes.

Cao Kun took out a small pair of scissors from his body, pointed at Catherine's table, and whispered, "Go and get some of those two people's hair."

A wisp of yin energy enveloped the scissors on the man with the fleshy face and floated toward Catherine and her companion.