Among this group of people, the only elder Yu Daohen could trust was this elder from the Soul Guiding Sect.
The Soul Guiding Sect was not widespread, with the entire sect comprising no more than twenty people. They were not skilled in catching ghosts or subduing demons, but their soul guiding techniques and certain soul-related magic were unparalleled.
To join the Soul Guiding Sect, one had to have upright character and pass through rigorous trials.
Although the Soul Guiding Sect had few members, their lineage had never been broken from ancient times to the present. Whether dealing with evildoers or good people, they adhered to the principle of saving one life being more meritorious than building a seven-storied pagoda.
The elder took out a few grains of rice from his bag, then produced a yellow talisman and a cinnabar brush, handing them to Yu Daohen: "Write down her birth date and time."
Yu Daohen took the yellow talisman and brush and began to write.
To be safe, Yu Daohen had already asked for Li Shiyao's birth date and time when they arrived.
Yu Daohen finished writing the birth date and time and handed it to the elder.
Everyone looked at the elder with curiosity.
Although the Soul Guiding Sect did not possess great powers, their soul-related magic was unmatched.
The elder took the yellow talisman, wrapped the grains of rice on the table with the talisman, and stuffed them into Li Shiyao's mouth. He formed hand seals and chanted, "Rice respects heaven, talisman commands earth, soul, come!"
As soon as the elder finished speaking, a faint light entered Li Shiyao's body.
Those watching the spectacle exclaimed.
The soul guiding technique of the Soul Guiding Sect was indeed renowned.
Only the Soul Guiding Sect could directly guide a soul back into the body.
The elder cupped his hands: "You all flatter this old man."
Yu Daohen also showed surprise. Although he had heard that the Soul Guiding Sect's soul-related magic was peerless, he had never before witnessed someone guiding a soul back into the body with just a few grains of rice and a yellow talisman.
After a while, Li Shiyao slowly opened her eyes. Yu Daohen finally breathed a sigh of relief and said gratefully, "I, Yu Daohen, owe you a favor. If you ever need anything, you can find me at the Midnight Spirit Shop."
The elder nodded and politely replied, "Young friend, you are too kind. Saving people is what this old man should do."
Li Shiyao looked at her surroundings, her body trembling uncontrollably.
She had likely not yet recovered from the shock. It was understandable, having experienced so much in a single day; anyone would find it difficult to adapt.
Yu Daohen picked up Li Shiyao and headed upstairs.
Upon arriving in room 258, Li Shiyao's expression finally returned to normal: "Wasn't I on the mountain? How did I end up in the shop?"
"You slipped and fell, and then fainted. I carried you back," Yu Daohen said, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.
Li Shiyao then remembered, her face turning pale: "Someone called me. The moment I turned around, I found myself on a dark road. Ahead was an endless expanse, and on both sides were graves. I kept running, but I couldn't escape. I was so scared, afraid I would never get out."
Yu Daohen handed Li Shiyao a cup of hot water: "You're overthinking it. It was all a dream."
As he spoke, he took out two sticks of incense from his backpack, lit them, and stuck them into an apple.
Li Shiyao seemed dazed.
Was it really a dream? But why did it feel so real?
After finishing the hot water, a faint fragrance wafted into Li Shiyao's nostrils: "What kind of incense is this? It's so special."
Yu Daohen pointed to the two sticks of incense in the apple: "Perhaps you encountered something beyond your comprehension today, causing your nerves to be tense, which led to nightmares. This sleeping incense can relieve nervous tension."
Li Shiyao nodded, feeling her eyelids grow heavy. A wave of sleepiness washed over her, and she fell onto the bed, drifting off to sleep.
Yu Daohen took off Li Shiyao's shoes, covered her with the blanket, and sighed, "It's better to know less."
He extinguished the sleeping incense, took out a clean set of clothes from his backpack, and prepared to take a cold shower.
As the cold water streamed down from his head, Yu Daohen felt his entire body relax, but his doubts only grew.
Who was that man? Did he look familiar? Who did that matchmaker owe a favor to that she had to save him?
After thinking for a while, Yu Daohen dismissed the thoughts. After all, for him, none of that was important. His goal was simply to eat and sleep every day.
After his shower, he sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, placed his hands on his knees, closed his eyes slightly, and began to cultivate.
In this place, all sorts of strange beings existed. If he wasn't vigilant, he wouldn't even know how he died.
It wasn't until 8:30 in the morning that Yu Daohen's nerves finally relaxed.
Li Shiyao on the bed stretched and yawned. It was the most comfortable sleep she had had in years.
When she opened her eyes, she realized she was lying in bed. She instinctively felt her body, discovering that only her shoes had been removed. She finally felt relieved.
As she sat up, she noticed a handsome young man sitting on the opposite sofa, watching her every move.
Yu Daohen waved awkwardly: "You're awake."
A grown man staring at a woman waking up was indeed a bit perverted.
Li Shiyao was stunned for a moment. How had she fallen asleep last night?
Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Yu Daohen quickly got up and headed for the door: "I'll go down and see if there's anything to eat. Tomorrow is the day the treasure appears, so I need to prepare today."
After Yu Daohen left, Li Shiyao went into the bathroom and looked at herself in the mirror.
She muttered to herself: "Although I'm thirty years old, my appearance is definitely no less than that of a twenty-year-old girl, not to mention my figure..."
Thinking this, Li Shiyao shook her head and shyly said, "What am I thinking? He's still underage!"
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