Initially, this spell was used to allow those whose lifespan had expired to finish their unfinished business or fulfill their unfulfilled wishes.
Moreover, it typically granted seven days of lifespan, with a maximum of one month.
If found ordinarily, it wouldn't be a big deal; exchanging seven hundred yuan for seven days of lifespan wouldn't result in a loss.
However, after this spell spread to the common folk, it was modified into a dark art by those with ulterior motives, much like what Han Hui encountered.
The method to break it is both simple and difficult.
The simple way is to return the money as it was and burn three sticks of incense, and everything will be fine.
Another popular method now is to throw the money into a merit box, letting Buddha deal with it. Whether it truly works is unknown.
The difficulty lies in the fact that once the spell is successfully cast, only the caster can undo it. But in this vast ocean of people, finding the caster is no easy feat.
If Han Hui hadn't used the money, it would have been manageable.
But since she did...
"If I hadn't been greedy for those few hundred yuan, this wouldn't have happened," Han Hui said, full of regret.
Yu Daohen remained silent. He stood up, walked to the drawer, and took out an apricot leaf from one of them. Then, he returned to the tea table, sat down, picked up a nearby teacup, placed it in the center of the table, and put the apricot leaf inside. He then spoke.
"My rule here is to only recommend people who can handle your matter. As for the price, that's for you and the person handling it to discuss. I only charge a referral fee. However, the prerequisite for my recommendation is that you can drink this cup of tea. How about it?"
Han Hui nodded. At this point, let alone drinking a cup of tea, she would have drunk urine if asked.
Seeing Han Hui agree, Yu Daohen wasted no more words. He picked up the steaming kettle and poured hot water into the cup, then pushed the tea towards Han Hui.
Han Hui looked at the purple tea in front of her, took a small sip, and then drank it all in one go.
Yu Daohen saw that Han Hui could drink it and lifted the kettle again, pouring another cup.
Although Han Hui was confused, she still picked it up, took a small sip, and drank it all in one go.
A cup to invite, two cups to help, three cups to lodge, four cups to take a life.
"I'll take this job."
After speaking, Yu Daohen reminded her, "Since you could drink the Invitation Tea, come to the shop tomorrow noon to find me."
Han Hui's face lit up with hope as Yu Daohen accepted. She repeatedly thanked him, "Thank you, Master Yu, thank you, Master Yu. What is the referral fee?"
Yu Daohen began counting on his fingers. After a moment, he slowly said, "One thousand four hundred yuan."
"Alright, I'll transfer it to you now." Han Hui said, taking out her phone and scanning the payment.
After Han Hui left, Yu Daohen lay on the rocking chair, contemplating who to find for help tomorrow.
Zhang Xiaoqiang and the others were good at dealing with ghosts, but this time it was against people. Anyone could be found, but no one would be easy to deal with.
An hour later, Yu Daohen was yawning on the rocking chair.
*Pfft.*
The streetlamp not far from the shop door suddenly went out, followed by a wave of cold air from outside.
Yu Daohen smiled faintly. "It's good to have them arrive sooner rather than later."
Yu Daohen stood up and walked to the door to welcome them, "This humble one greets General Huo."
General Huo, clad in leopard armor, was as majestic as ever. He waved his hand, "There's no need for such formalities between us."
Yu Daohen smiled and cupped his hands in welcome, "General Huo, please come in."
General Huo nodded, stepped inside, and sat down at the tea table.
Just as Yu Daohen was about to get up and make tea, General Huo stopped him, "No need. I have official business and will only stay for a few words before leaving."
Yu Daohen nodded and sat back down. General Huo got straight to the point, "Little Yu, have you found the person I wanted?"
"I just found her today and haven't had time to notify you before you arrived," Yu Daohen said, taking a jar from his backpack and handing it over.
General Huo was overjoyed. He took the jar, twisted open the lid, and inserted a finger to sense it. He smiled, "That's right, it's her. Thank you for your trouble this time."
"The higher-ups have been urging me, otherwise I wouldn't have come up to ask," General Huo sighed.
If it weren't for the urgent pressure from above, he wouldn't have come in person.
Yu Daohen waved his hand, "General Huo, there's no need for such words. This matter has dragged on for so long, I feel quite embarrassed. Moreover, I must thank you for the Soul Suppressing Stone dagger."
Last time, the Kanglong Jian was lent to Liu Feng, and the Soul Suppressing Stone dagger General Huo gave him was passed to that girl Xu Yaya. Later, Qin Muyu got another Soul Suppressing Stone dagger from General Huo for him.
Although he didn't get it personally, it was still for him, which meant he owed a favor.
Soul Suppressing Stone was extremely rare in the underworld. Even someone of General Huo's caliber wouldn't have much.
"We don't need to be so polite," General Huo waved his hand and then sighed again, "Little Yu, you should be aware that malevolent spirits from the underworld have escaped this time, right?"
Yu Daohen nodded, "I am indeed aware. The escape of these malevolent spirits must have caused quite an impact on the underworld as well, right?"
General Huo nodded, "That's right. The Seven Yama Kings were almost dismissed, and the relevant personnel guarding the prison were directly executed."
The escape of these malevolent spirits had a profound impact on both the human world and the underworld. It remained unclear how the human world and the underworld communicated.
The human world and the underworld had always been in contact, and the department responsible for the exchanges between the two was the Supernatural Affairs Bureau.