The game comes true, starting with the wandering spirits and gods.

The provincial capital, Dongshi.

After passing through two narrow alleys and then around a deserted house that no one dares to approach, there is a building with its own gate and courtyard.

The gray walls stood tall, the doors and windows were tightly closed, and even the animal heads on the eaves had their eyes covered with black cloth.

Passersby hurried away as if they had seen a plague god, and even the porters who were resting did not linger there.

The curious child only glanced around twice before his parents sternly pulled him back, muttering, "Don't look, don't think."

Every day, a gray-robed man would deliver gray candles right on time.

In the courtyard.

The ground was paved with blue bricks, and the gaps between the bricks were filled with dark red powder.

A black stone statue sits in the center, with three heads and six arms, its features blurred as if they had been erased.

The incense in the cauldron was also an eerie red, connected to the red lines on the floor tiles, like pulsating blood vessels.

A bald old monk knelt on a prayer mat.

He slowly inserted the deep red incense stick in his hand into the burner.

With a hiss, the incense burned brightly, and red smoke shot up suddenly.

"Master."

Behind him, a figure emerged from the shadows. "A new deity has appeared in the city, and has caused quite a stir in the Huo family."

The man raised his head, revealing an ordinary-looking face.

If there were anyone else nearby, they would be surprised to find that this person was one of the same rabble of guards from before.

He recounted everything he had heard and seen in detail: "That incense god can possess ordinary people, moves like a ghost, and has extraordinary strength."

"However, he was clear-headed and spoke normally, unlike the drug-using people we encountered before."

The old monk's eyelids drooped, and he did not show any different expression.

"Just some wild god," he said, his voice hoarse, "ignorant of his own limitations, daring to light incense in the provincial capital?"

"Since they're not drug addicts, then it has nothing to do with those adults. Just have the people from Xianglou keep a close eye on them."

After saying this, he devoutly bowed to the statue of the formless god.

The fingers that were holding the beads kept moving, turning them round and round.

"Remember, do not alert the enemy for now. Do not cause any trouble at this crucial juncture that may affect Lord Chixiang's meal."

"yes!"

Once again, only the old monk remained.

He pulled a gray piece of paper from under the grotesque statue, muttering something under his breath.

Then, he threw the ash paper into the incense burner.

The burning ashes slowly gathered, forming a thin line that stretched not far away.

"The Huo family..."

The old monk muttered to himself, something swirling in his cloudy eyes.

......

"That smell must be from another group of people obsessed with evil spirits."

The fox demon frowned and explained.

Zhang Wenhao didn't smell the scent she mentioned, so perhaps there's still a chance for him to transform into Zhaocai.

It must be said that these monsters, who have been transformed into human form for hundreds of years, have quite a sensitive nose.

"What are you talking about?"

He asked.

The fox demon was surprised and puzzled. Could it be that he had never heard of this local earth god?

Although she thought this in her heart, she still answered honestly: "After the Life Cauldron was broken, many people chose to worship the demons and monsters who obtained the fragments."

"What I just smelled was this fishy stench, so I suppose it's the same in the provincial capital."

After hearing her explanation, Zhang Wenhao had even more doubts.

How should one worship demons and monsters?

Could it be that they also rely on incense offerings like I do?

Thinking about this, a strange feeling rose in his heart.

"And how do they worship those evil spirits?"

Zhang Wenhao was too lazy to pretend to be some profound and mysterious figure, so he simply asked all the questions at once.

The fox demon's alluring eyes flickered, and she understood a little more in her heart.

Even his tone of voice became much more natural and relaxed:

"What evil spirits consume cannot be guessed from common sense; some feed on fear, while others even directly devour human flesh and blood..."

"To be able to detect them so close to the provincial capital today, I wonder what kind of calamity they will unleash next."

The fox demon gave a brief explanation, which left me sighing.

Zhang Wenhao also had a rough idea.

Is it possible to hallucinate Cthulhu...?

"Um."

He made Wei Hongyao nod, while opening the panel of the incense bearer.

Ayun's various real-time statuses are also displayed.

[Ayun is on her way to the provincial capital]

It's just a short sentence.

It seems we'll be arriving in a while.

Right now, Wei Hongyao's red outfit is too conspicuous outside, so it would be better to find a place to stay first.

Then, he would try to repair his idol so that he could descend into this world.

Where can you make money...?

Zhang Wenhao pondered for a moment.

"Lord Earth God...where should we go now?"

Wei Hongyao asked cautiously inside her body.

Good question, it really stumped Zhang Wenhao.

Wei Hongyao seemed to sense his predicament and suddenly spoke up excitedly:

"Lord Earth God, I know my father has a private residence that no one goes to usually. Why don't we go there... anyway, they wouldn't dare to cause us any trouble!"

Goodness, you've already adapted to the confidence of wielding power so quickly?

He's a promising young man!

Zhang Wenhao secretly admired him.

"Then you can give directions."

Having said that, he relinquished control of his body.

He returned to the statue and nestled into the girl's arms.

In an instant, everything went black from the girl's perspective.

It's like having your vision obscured by fleeting clouds!

The fox demon followed obediently behind, without making any fuss.

If she was still thinking about how to escape...

Now they're completely entangled with Zhang Wenhao, this local deity.

There is also a group of even more extreme and unpredictable evil people in the provincial capital. What if they feed on the souls of demons and monsters who are cultivating? Wouldn't that be an undeserved disaster?

In comparison, Zhang Wenhao, who was still thinking about where to settle down, seemed much more pleasing to the eye and kinder.

The private residence that Wei Hongyao mentioned was actually a small fishing hut near the southern port.

If we just walk there, it will still take some time.

Street vendors hawking their wares, hurried travelers, fishermen living in peace and contentment...

They are all innocent, yet they are now being dragged into the abyss of evil thoughts and demons.

【Does the solitary lamp spirit, practicing its solitary cultivation, also feel a sense of compassion?】

[Ding! Quest triggered: "Investigate the target of the evil spirit"]

[Reward: Bonus Fate Attribute "Evil Spirit Buster"]

Sure enough, just as he had thought, his idol would not have awakened in this provincial capital for no reason.

This quest looks like the prologue to a provincial capital dungeon.

A new destiny?

Zhang Wenhao's eyes lit up as he read the narration.

Destiny, whether in reality or in games, can be quite helpful.

Moreover, this time the destiny is quite distinct.

The name "Evil Spirit Buster" immediately reveals its effectiveness.

A contraption specifically designed to ward off evil spirits.

In the end, you'll basically have to deal with all sorts of monsters and demons.

In this way, it really did help quite a bit.