After tidying the room, Granny Guihua prepared several delicious dishes, feeling very happy.
She had worked hard her whole life and had never lived in such a good house, which moved her somewhat.
The dinner consisted of three dishes and one soup. It wasn't luxurious, but it was very tasty.
Just as they were eating, car sounds suddenly came from outside the villa. An old man got out of the car and approached the villa, "Excuse me, who is Mr. Lu!"
"I am, what is it?" Lu Fan asked, sizing up the old man before him.
"I am Old Master Shen's servant!" The old man bowed slightly and placed the gifts aside. "The master said he had an appointment with Mr. Lu. May I know if you can come tomorrow?"
"Of course!" Lu Fan nodded. "Tell Old Master Shen I will be there tomorrow. Please take these gifts back!"
"The master instructed that the gifts must be accepted by Mr. Lu. I hope Mr. Lu will not make things difficult for me!" The old man said with a wry smile.
"Alright!" Lu Fan nodded helplessly. Shen Tianlong had given him the Tianfu Villa and sent him gifts, making him feel rather indebted.
"Would you like to join us for a meal?" Granny Guihua asked politely.
"Thank you, I've already had dinner!" The old man smiled and looked at Lu Fan, "Mr. Lu, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now!"
Lu Fan nodded and looked at the gifts on the sofa, feeling a bit helpless.
"Brother Lu Fan, who is this old gentleman?" Lin Ke asked in surprise. "These are all precious tonics!"
"A friend!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Since they are tonics, give them to Granny Guihua."
"I can't accept something so expensive!" Granny Guihua shook her head. "How about I sell them tomorrow!"
"These are all tonics, good for your health. Please accept them, Granny!" Lu Fan smiled and took the many tonics to Granny Guihua's room.
The next morning, Lu Fan woke up and left Tianfu Villa, arriving outside the courtyard where Shen Tianlong resided.
Before even entering, Lu Fan's brow furrowed. There was an unusual aura within the courtyard. He had practiced on the mountains for many years and was extremely sensitive to such malevolent energies.
In the courtyard, Shen Tianlong sat to one side, with a middle-aged man wearing a Taoist robe beside him.
"Patriarch Shen, your young master is indeed afflicted by evil spirits," the Taoist in the robe said softly.
"I've long heard that there is a powerful Taoist priest in Qingzhou. It is truly fortunate to meet you now!" Shen Tianlong clasped his hands. "May I ask how Daoist Chen plans to dispel this evil?"
"With a little effort, this evil will not dare to act up!" Daoist Chen said softly. "However, I am currently in a state of fasting, and it will likely be tiring to perform the rituals, so..."
"Rest assured, Daoist, as long as the evil can be dispelled, you will certainly be rewarded!" Shen Tianlong said solemnly.
"You are too kind, that is not what I meant!" Daoist Chen smiled.
Shen Tianlong was very respectful. Daoist Chen was renowned in Qingzhou, otherwise, he would not have invited him.
At the same time, Lu Fan observed the courtyard for a moment. An old man from the Shen family came out. "Mr. Lu, you are here. The master is waiting in the courtyard!"
Lu Fan nodded and smiled, "Have there been any incidents in the courtyard at night recently?"
The old man stumbled, nearly falling, and whispered, "Mr. Lu, you indeed have keen eyes. The courtyard has been restless these past few days. If it weren't for the young master's illness, the master would not have believed it until now."
"Old Master Shen is a battle-hardened veteran of the battlefield, not an ordinary person. Naturally, he wouldn't believe in such defiled things!"
Lu Fan nodded, not paying it much mind.
Shortly after, Lu Fan stepped into the courtyard, looking around. He had come today to help Old Master Shen resolve this matter. He knew well that he had taken something from them.
"Mr. Lu has arrived!"
Seeing Lu Fan, Shen Tianlong stood up and smiled. Daoist Chen, however, frowned slightly, "Who is this?"
"This is Mr. Lu!" Shen Tianlong smiled. "He is also the savior of my grandson. I invited him here this time to ask Mr. Lu to assist Daoist Chen."
"So that's how it is!" Daoist Chen chuckled. "He's so young. It's good enough if he can treat illnesses and save people. As for dispelling evil spirits, he probably can't help."
Shen Tianlong's face was awkward. Lu Fan had cured his grandson at the hospital that day, so he likely had some skills, which was why he had specifically invited him. He hadn't expected Daoist Chen to be displeased. SuDan Novel Network
"It seems Old Master Shen has already invited an expert!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Then I guess I didn't need to come today."
"Mr. Lu, you also understand this matter. Why don't you and Daoist Chen work together to solve this problem for me?" Shen Tianlong said obsequiously.
"As the saying goes, two tigers cannot share one mountain. I also have some reputation in Qingzhou, and dispelling evil spirits is my duty. I don't need help from others!" Daoist Chen stood up. "Since Old Master Shen has invited someone else, I will take my leave."
"Daoist Chen, please do not be upset. Today's exorcism will naturally be led by Daoist Chen!" Shen Tianlong quickly said. "After all, Mr. Lu is still young. Even if he knows some things, he will likely find it strenuous."
"Since this Daoist priest is so concerned, I will not interfere!" Lu Fan chuckled.
This Taoist priest looked the part but was actually useless. Lu Fan could see clearly that the evil spirit in the courtyard had considerable power. With this priest alone, it would be of no use.
"Alright!" Daoist Chen slowly sat down. "Since Old Master Shen says so, I cannot refuse. Tonight, at midnight, I will perform a ritual and capture that thing myself!"
Shen Tianlong nodded repeatedly and looked at Lu Fan with an apologetic expression. "Mr. Lu, I am truly sorry to have caused you any inconvenience!"
"Old Master Shen, there is no need to blame yourself!" Lu Fan smiled. "If Daoist Chen can dispel the evil spirit, then it would be for the best!"
Shen Tianlong looked apologetic, but no matter what, he felt more inclined towards Daoist Chen. After all, Lu Fan's medical skills were excellent, but his abilities in this area were uncertain.
As per Daoist Chen's instructions, the Shen family prepared many things, such as black dog blood. Daoist Chen also specifically drew several talismans. "These talismans can dispel evil spirits. You should carry them with you at all times, just in case."
Shen Tianlong quickly nodded, but Lu Fan didn't even glance at them. Drawing talismans required a lot of true qi, but Daoist Chen's talismans were likely just pieces of white paper.
As the sky gradually darkened, everyone became solemn, huddling around Daoist Chen, afraid of being contaminated by unclean things.
Daoist Chen began the ritual, chanting incantations. The talismans in his hands suddenly ignited, and the Shen family members exclaimed that he was a divine being.
Only Lu Fan shook his head from the side, thinking that this Daoist priest likely intended to fool them and be done with it.
After a period of frantic movements, Daoist Chen let out a long sigh. "The evil spirits have been dispelled, and the Shen residence is at peace!"
"Thank you, Daoist Chen!" Shen Tianlong quickly expressed his gratitude. His grandson's illness was caused by evil spirits, and with the evil spirits gone, it was a great event for the Shen family.
"The ancient well is filled with resentment! If you fool people like this, who will take responsibility when something happens?" Lu Fan asked indifferently, lying by a large tree.