I traverse America, using holy light to quell American terror!

When New Orleans is mentioned, most people immediately think of New Orleans roasted chicken wings.

However, New Orleans chicken wings and New Orleans in the United States actually have nothing to do with each other.

That was just a marketing idea from the domestic KFC at the time.

The real New Orleans is best known for its jazz music; it's the birthplace of jazz.

The mystical side is more famous for Voodoo, vampires, swamp monsters, and ghosts.

Many of America's ancient legends originated there.

Sitting on the plane, Li Yuan couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

I wonder what kind of trouble that guy who calls himself Cotton has run into.

Lost in Li Yuan's wild thoughts,

The plane eventually landed at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans.

After getting off the plane, Li Yuan first called Cotton.

"Mr. Cotton, I've arrived. Where are you?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Li Yuan, I'll have to wait a little longer before I arrive."

Cotton's apologetic tone carried a hint of anxiety, indicating that something had indeed delayed him.

Upon hearing that they would have to wait a little longer, Li Yuan smiled and reassured them:

"Don't worry, I'm going to the supermarket to buy some things too. Just call me when you get there."

After hanging up the phone, Li Yuan strolled around the supermarket in the airport.

The system space hasn't been replenished with food for a long time; only some Snickers bars and bottled water remain.

Since he had nothing better to do, Li Yuan picked out some of his favorite foods: semi-finished meat products and fruit.

This will provide more options for future emergencies.

Just after Li Yuan finished paying the bill, Cotton called.

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry, Mr. Li Yuan, I've arrived."

When Cotton finally arrived, he apologized to Li Yuan somewhat awkwardly.

Li Yuan casually put the two carts of food into his system space, then said to Cotton:

"Wait for me outside the airport, I'll be right out."

"Okay! Mr. Li Yuan, I'm driving a white Ford Explorer."

Li Yuan hummed in agreement, hung up the phone, and strode towards the airport exit.

However, when Li Yuan arrived at the airport entrance...

Next to the white Ford Explorer, a red Beetle was also found parked.

A blonde woman was standing with her hands on her hips, arguing with Cotton.

The blonde woman shouted angrily at Cotton:

"You bastard, didn't you know you hit me? Why were you running so fast!"

"Excuse me, ma'am."

Cotton wiped his forehead with a handkerchief and said in a somewhat impatient tone:

"Just name your price, I can pay you. I was in such a rush just now."

But the blonde woman was very dissatisfied with Cotton's attitude.

He continued shouting at him relentlessly:

"You've committed a hit-and-run! This is illegal, I'm calling the police to arrest you!"

"Oh! It's you!"

Looking at Cotton, Li Yuan suddenly remembered who he was.

That was the first time someone had bought multiple bottles of holy water from him at once.

He remembered that Cotton bought three bottles in one go, which was no small amount.

When Cotton saw that Li Yuan had come out, he quickly walked over.

He extended his hand to Li Yuan and beckoned:

"Mr. Li Yuan, it's so great that you could come!"

"Hehe, Mr. Cotton, you're too kind."

Li Yuan and Cotton shook hands.

Then, looking at the blonde woman behind him, he asked curiously:

"What happened?"

"That guy caused a hit-and-run."

The blonde woman spoke first, her lips pursed in anger.

Cotton then said somewhat awkwardly:

"I was in such a rush to pick you up that I accidentally bumped into this lady's car."

As he spoke, he looked at the blonde woman and said politely:

"Madam, I apologize for my rudeness just now."

Name your price. I really have something urgent, and it's a matter of life and death.

The woman looked puzzled upon hearing this.

They clearly didn't quite believe Cotton's words.

Although Li Yuan didn't know the specifics of the case he was entrusted with,

Seeing that Cotton was clearly in a hurry, someone quickly came to his rescue:

"Mr. Cotton is telling the truth. I am an exorcist who was hired to help."

As he spoke, Li Yuan handed over his business card.

"It seems this accident was caused by Mr. Cotton being too hasty, and not intentionally."

"Madam, how much do you think is appropriate? Mr. Cotton will compensate you so we can go and rescue the person."

After taking the business card, the blonde woman asked, somewhat surprised:

"Are you from Los Angeles?"

"That's right, I came all the way from Los Angeles to help."

The blonde woman looked Li Yuan up and down, then nodded and said:

"Since it's really urgent, then let's just forget about it."

My car only has some scratches on the paint.

Upon hearing this, Cotton immediately expressed his gratitude:

"Madam, thank you for your understanding."

As he spoke, he pulled out a wad of cash and a business card and stuffed them into the woman's hand:

"Take this money to get your car repaired. If it's not enough, please call me again."

The blonde woman tried to refuse again, but Cotton didn't give her the chance.

Cotton opened the car door for Li Yuan, then quickly got in.

They hurriedly turned around and left the airport.

The blonde woman looked at the business card Cotton handed her.

The man's name was clearly written on it:

Cotton Marcus – Exorcist.

The blonde woman gazed in the direction the car had left and said softly:

"Looks like we're really in trouble. An exorcist actually needs outside help."

She shook her head, got into her red Beetle,

They drove in the same direction as Cotton.

On Cotton's Ford Explorer, Li Yuan asked curiously:

"I'm sorry, Mr. Cotton,"

When I accepted the commission earlier, I was talking to my partner.

So I forgot to ask about the details of the case.

Could you explain to me what happened?

"That's right, Mr. Li Yuan."

Cotton, gripping the steering wheel, sighed and slowly recounted the troubles he had encountered to Li Yuan.

Cotton Marcus is a pastor with a formal position in the church.

He is also an exorcist with exorcism qualifications.

He is a fourth-generation evangelical pastor who was preached to by his father from a young age and began performing exorcisms at the age of 10.

But in reality, Cotton didn't believe in God at all.

His exorcisms all relied on props, tricks, and acting skills to fool people.

Moreover, many exorcists in churches also used the same methods.

Fortunately, most of the time, people are just being paranoid and don't actually encounter demons.

Therefore, they rarely encounter trouble.

Until Cotton saw the newspaper report,

After a child died due to an exorcism ritual performed by the church,

He then made the painful decision to expose this deceptive exorcism practice within the church.

Unfortunately, Cotton was in Los Angeles performing an exorcism, intending to film an exposé video, when...

But he unexpectedly encountered a real demon possessing him, which terrified him.

Fortunately, he saw Li Yuan's "GG" message online.

There are very realistic exorcism videos there.

Cotton then rushed to Li Yuan's office.

I bought three bottles of holy water, thinking I had nothing to lose.

But to everyone's surprise, these three bottles of holy water proved to be a huge help to Cotton.

After using a bottle of holy water to defeat the little devil encountered in Los Angeles...

He encountered it twice more later, but both times it was neutralized by Li Yuan's holy water.

This made him question the work of exorcism once again:

If there really are demons in this world, then is there really a God?

But why has God never responded to him?

Confused and bewildered, Cotton once again received a request to exorcise a demon possessing him.

The location was Switz Farm, a suburb of New Orleans.

This time, however, he had no holy water and encountered a real demon.