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

"100 million?"

Upon hearing Cao Kun's offer, Old Neil's face turned extremely grim: "This isn't a transaction, it's robbery."

Cao Kun said earnestly, "Old Neil, think it through. This is a house where people have died, and so many people died in such gruesome ways."

No one else will buy it except me.

If this weren't a shop, I wouldn't even spend a million.

"That can't be 100 million. That's two shops, the best shops on this street." Old Neil's face turned red.

"Then you can keep it yourself."

Cao Kun said no more and turned to leave.

"Wait a minute," Old Neil called out to Cao Kun.

Cao Kun turned around and saw that Old Neil's eyes were red. He gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, one million it is. I'll sell it to you, but it has to be in full, cash. Do you have that much money?"

Cao Kun: "Give me a few days, I need to prepare."

Judging from Cao Kun's tone, it seemed he just needed to prepare, not that he couldn't produce the money. Old Neil paused for a moment, then asked, "They said you made it big, is that true?"

Cao Kun: "That's my business. Give me the key to the next room first."

Old Neil hesitated for a moment, but still handed the key to Cao Kun.

………………

In the car on the way back to the police station.

Sheriff Ford asked Laura, who was driving, "Laura, did you notice anything about Master Cao just now?"

Laura shook her head. "I've been watching his eyes as you instructed, but I haven't detected any sign of him lying. Sheriff, are you suspecting Master Cao?"

Sheriff Ford: "There have been too many deaths related to him lately, and they're all people who are bad for him. These people just died inexplicably, and in such gruesome ways. It's very abnormal."

Laura: "But no evidence related to Master Cao was found at the scene, and the deaths of those victims didn't seem like they were committed by humans. Master Cao always had an alibi."

After a moment of silence, Sheriff Ford said, "Do you think it would be difficult for Master Cao, with his abilities, to accomplish all this?"

Laura slammed on the brakes, bringing the car to a stop. "Sheriff, you mean...?"

Sheriff Ford: "I didn't say anything. We're all about evidence in our cases. Nothing else matters."

Besides, those dead were all scum. I'm not that stupid to go against Master Cao for their sake.

Laura glanced at Sheriff Ford and started the car moving again.

………………

noon.

Cao Kun accompanied Amanda to the 17th Precinct to give a statement, which proved that Cao Kun did indeed spend the night at her place the previous night, thus ruling out the possibility that Cao Kun had committed the crime.

Yes, at least that's how it is in the evidence presented during normal case handling.

Cao Kun also took the opportunity to have lunch with Amanda before parting ways.

………………

In a coffee shop.

Catherine questioned in a low voice, "What happened? Not only is that Eastern exorcist not dead, but all four people you went to find are dead."

Morian's face was ashen: "I never expected things to turn out this way. That Eastern exorcist was not only exceptionally skilled, but also so ruthless, managing to kill all four of them."

Catherine looked displeased: "Then tell me, what do we do now?"

Morian: "Either we pretend this never happened and we stop bothering him."

Catherine was somewhat intrigued: "Would this be alright?"

Morian: "We've attacked him twice. If you were in his shoes, would you have let it go?"

Catherine: "Of course not."

Morian: "Then we'll just have to keep going until he can never speak again."

Catherine: "Send some more people?"

Morian pondered for a moment: "Where is that Eastern exorcist now?"

Catherine: "His shop was temporarily sealed off by the police, so he moved to the shop next door."

"We can't just send people anymore, we need to do it this way..."

Morian lowered his voice so that only the two of them could hear him and whispered something to Catherine.

After listening, Catherine's brows relaxed considerably: "This time, there can be no more accidents; we must kill him completely."

A sunny smile spread across Morian's handsome face: "Don't worry, he's going to die this time."

………………

at night.

Cao Kun lived in Lawrence's original residence.

No one had lived here for a while, and a layer of dust had accumulated in Lawrence's place.

Whether it was because that guy wasn't very clean or because Cao Kun had a prejudice against him, Cao Kun always felt there was a strange smell here.

Anyway, he had no intention of sleeping in Lawrence's bed.

Cao Kun pulled out a paperweight and waved it, then said in a low voice, "Come back."

Before long, a figure passed through the wall and appeared in front of Cao Kun; it was none other than Broken Flesh Face.

Cao Kun noticed that the aura emanating from Broken Flesh Face seemed to have become stronger.

The maggots on my face became more active, and the speed at which they burrowed in and out changed.

It seems the quantity has increased a bit.

"You've become stronger?"

Cao Kun made a judgment.

The man with the fleshy face didn't speak; he just stood there quietly.

Cao Kun sensed it carefully for a while, and sure enough, he was certain that the Broken Flesh Face had become stronger.

In fact, not counting before, Minced Flesh Face has killed a total of 8 people.

It's time to hone my skills.

These evil beings are inherently like this; killing people enhances their spiritual power.

Unlike humans, they don't need to undergo arduous cultivation.

Of course, using killing to increase one's spiritual power can easily bring about calamity.

This calamity refers not only to heavenly tribulations, but also to some unexpected events.

For example, if you encounter a powerful exorcist who discovers that you are increasing your power by killing people, he will want to eliminate the demons and protect the righteous path, and thus kill you.

For example, if someone you want to kill hires a very powerful master who can kill you in the blink of an eye.

Just like Jeremiah before him, when he encountered Cao Kun, Cao Kun became his calamity.

Nothing happened that night.

The next day, Cao Kun opened the gate and saw that the police tape was still in place and the broken glass had not been cleared away.

However, he has already ordered a new gate, and it will be replaced in a few days.

The shop owners who were already open for business nearby couldn't help but smile when they saw Cao Kun.

In their eyes, Cao Kun is in a truly miserable state now.

Cao Kun could tell they were in a great mood, and he smiled inwardly as well.

The day passed just like that, and soon it was evening again.

At Lawrence's residence, Cao Kun erected another altar.

Cao Kun swung his peach wood sword and followed with the Seven Star Step.

"The Way is learned through the mind, and the mind transmits it through incense."

"Incense burns in the jade censer, my heart is with the Emperor."

"The true spirits look down, the immortal banners descend upon the hall."

"Your Majesty, I have sent a messenger to report this matter, which will reach the highest heavens."

As the incantation was recited, a sense of solemnity and mystery instantly filled the space.

The three cigarette sticks rose straight up, as if they had become three ladders to heaven.

Just then, a strange noise came from the front, and then the shop door was pushed open.

Six masked men, armed with guns, stormed straight to the altar and cornered Cao Kun.

Not only were there six people, but Cao Kun also saw figures appearing at the back window, blocking his escape route as well.

Upon seeing these people, Cao Kun continued his work, but a smile appeared on his face.