Discourage Master

Ye Shu was secretly surprised by the revelation of soul-summoning. He pondered on the various implications of this practice.

"What do you intend to do by cooperating to summon Miss Su's soul?" Ye Shu asked casually, feigning indifference. Master Yang lowered his voice, as if discussing a taboo subject.

"You may not know, but Miss Su committed suicide six months ago. Mr. Su, using considerable financial resources, sought someone who could summon souls. He found me a few months ago, promising a handsome reward. Naturally, I decided to take the risk," explained Master Yang clearly. It was evident that Mr. Su intended to bring back Xiao Leng's soul.

Ye Shu was both shocked and perplexed by Mr. Su's audacity to summon Xiao Leng's soul despite the potential consequences.

"I see. If you summon a soul, you might attract malevolent spirits. Therefore, you need my assistance to drive them away. I understand," Ye Shu calmly stated, suppressing his astonishment. "However, the share seems a bit meager. You need ten million, and I only get two million?"

Rather than delving into the details of soul-summoning, Ye Shu redirected the conversation towards monetary matters. Master Yang, impressed by Ye Shu's confidence, gave him a scrutinizing look, sensing his competence in ghost expulsion.

"Three million, non-negotiable. Mr. Su won't treat you unfairly. You may even receive more money," insisted Master Yang, setting the price firmly.

"Alright, three million it is. When shall we begin?" Ye Shu responded with nonchalance, accepting the terms. Master Yang suggested starting at midnight if Ye Shu was adequately prepared. However, he expressed a desire to witness Ye Shu's abilities before the actual summoning.

Ye Shu sensed trouble, realizing that Master Yang did not entirely trust him. He couldn't afford to reveal his true capabilities.

Maintaining a composed demeanor, Ye Shu remarked, "I specialize in exorcising ghosts. If you wish to witness my abilities, there should be ghosts around. Are there any here?"

Glancing around casually, Ye Shu felt a sense of unease. What if there were actual ghosts here? He had stumbled upon this opportunity and didn't possess any extraordinary abilities.

Fortunately, Master Yang shook his head, confirming the absence of ghosts. Ye Shu sighed in relief, and Master Yang continued, "I can summon a ghost right now. Extinguish it, and let me witness. Additionally, Mr. Su wants to observe; there are cameras in the basement for him."

Ye Shu inwardly groaned. This was a predicament; he was about to be exposed. Nevertheless, he couldn't back down now.

Seeing Master Yang's intense gaze, Ye Shu maintained his composure and gestured, "Please proceed."

"Good. I haven't seen a genuine ghost-expelling master in many years. Today, I'll broaden my horizons," declared Master Yang enthusiastically. He uncovered a black blanket from a corner, revealing a dirty, black bag.

From the bag, he took out incense, a stack of black paper money, and a small bottle containing dark red liquid.

Observing Master Yang's actions, Ye Shu noted the items being arranged in the center of the basement into a circular formation, surrounded by red candles.

"I will summon a ghost shortly, not an evil one, just a wandering spirit. You should be able to handle it," remarked Master Yang, busy with the preparations. Ye Shu nodded, though he felt a growing tension within.

Soon, Master Yang completed the arrangement, opening the bottle of blood, igniting the black paper money, and lighting the incense. Seated cross-legged, he began chanting strange words, and the atmosphere in the basement became oppressive.

After a few minutes, a chilling breeze swept through the basement, causing the flames of the candles to flicker. Ye Shu sensed the presence of a ghost. Master Yang, with a serious expression, threw the incense to the ground and stood up.

"I won't disturb you in expelling the ghost. It will appear soon; be careful," Master Yang warned, showing signs of being less skilled than anticipated.

Ye Shu, now nervous, couldn't back down. He had to prove himself. "If you are not convinced, you can witness it. Are there any ghosts here?" he inquired casually, scrutinizing the surroundings.

The two men in the control room were bewildered by the unfolding events. Mr. Su, observing Ye Shu through the cameras, instructed Master Yang to let Ye Shu try, albeit with a warning to kill him if he lacked skills.

As the basement's atmosphere grew increasingly eerie, a dark figure suddenly materialized in the center of the candlelit formation. The figure, draped in waist-length hair, emitted a haunting ghostly scream before burying its head near the blood bottle, greedily inhaling.

This was a female ghost, seemingly more formidable than the green-haired and bald entities. The control room displayed the spectral image, alarming both Master Yang and Mr. Su. Master Yang exclaimed, "A hair-devouring ghost! This ghost is outstanding among wandering spirits, with a penchant for consuming human hair. It's a rare and formidable entity. Expelling it will be challenging. Let's see what he can do."

The ghost finished consuming the blood and suddenly turned its attention to Ye Shu. Ye Shu, contemplating his strategy, was taken aback when the ghost locked eyes with him. However, he remained calm, knowing that ghosts had limitations in harming people unless one succumbed to fear.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Shu, aware that he was being monitored, smiled gently and greeted the female ghost, "Hello, Miss Ghost."

The ghost, with long hair covering its face, skeletal fingers, and a face marred with cracks, responded with a haunting scream, then lunged towards Ye Shu, continuously howling.

Most ordinary people would have been terrified, but Ye Shu, composed and accustomed to such situations, showed no signs of fear. He didn't flinch or evade, maintaining eye contact with the ghost.

The ghost hesitated and refrained from attacking, realizing that direct contact with Ye Shu's strong Yang energy would result in being burned. It let out a ghostly wail and moved away, extinguishing several candles in the process.

Ye Shu felt a sense of relief and coughed lightly, walking towards the ghost. In the control room, Mr. Su and Master Yang were astonished. Mr. Su instructed Master Yang to check if Ye Shu was truly powerful or if it was just a facade.

Ye Shu approached the ghost and, in the bewildered gaze of Master Yang

 and Mr. Su, gently touched its hair. "Your hair is beautiful. I'm sure you have an exquisite face hidden beneath."

The unexpected comment left everyone, including the ghost, stunned. The ghost, lifting its head, revealed a face cracked and ghastly beneath the tangled hair.

"I want to follow you. I'm very beautiful. Is that okay?" the ghost requested.

Suppressing a laugh, Ye Shu replied in a hushed tone, "Dear ghost sister, the paths of humans and ghosts are different. You shouldn't follow me. Find a path to reincarnation soon."

He declined the offer firmly, even as the ghost reluctantly let down its hair and revealed its distorted face. "I'm sorry, but I cannot accept. If you don't leave, don't blame me for being rude. Your blood smells so good; I want to drink it every day. You must take me with you."

Unamused, Ye Shu retorted, "You're acting pitifully, and it's unreasonable. Will you leave or not?"

Not willing to budge, the ghost pouted, "Not leaving."

"Then don't blame me for being impolite," Ye Shu warned, opening his arms to confront the ghost. The ghost, frightened by the strong Yang energy, floated away to avoid direct contact.

"What are you doing? I'm still a chaste lady. Don't act recklessly," Ye Shu declared, annoyed. The ghost, faking innocence, floated away, refusing to leave.

"If you don't leave, don't blame me for being impolite," Ye Shu asserted, making a move towards the ghost. Startled, the ghost backed away.

"What are you doing? I'm still a chaste lady. Don't act recklessly," Ye Shu declared, annoyed. The ghost, feigning innocence, floated away, but Ye Shu continued his pursuit.

In the control room, Mr. Su and Master Yang were utterly perplexed by the unexpected turn of events.

"What is happening?" Mr. Su asked, bewildered.

"I think the ghost fears his Yang energy. Since I delved into ghost cultivation, my Yang energy has weakened, but he seems to have grown bolder. It's intriguing to witness him intimidating the ghost," Master Yang explained, marveling at Ye Shu's audacity.

As Ye Shu continued chasing the ghost, Master Yang commented, "This is quite a unique situation. He dares to frighten ghosts even after stepping into the path of ghost cultivation."