Chapter 52

His underbelly indeed sustained a palm strike from the female ghost. And in the wake of the battle, he felt his body become increasingly icy. The wound was not that serious, but his main concern was the stream of chill constantly dissipating through his body. Despite taking medicines, basking in the sun, and exercising, the chill persisted.

While those measures could temporarily heat up his body, once he stopped to rest, the cold would come back.

Le Xaan grinned, with his eyes riveted on the bottle, and then, without any hesitation, poured it down his throat.

A faint rusty taste spread through his mouth along with a pungent, spicy smell as the stream of liquid found its way into his stomach.

Le Xaan released a long breath, feeling warmth and comfort as though he had been back in summertime at noon.

The freezing coldness was melting like spring snow under a glaring sun, fading away.

"Reverend, your tonic water is really great." Le Xaan knew he had encountered someone to be reckoned with. "This bottle of tonic water will be included in your remuneration."

"Then, have I passed?"

Youny Geey asked.

"Of course! Now, all three of you, please follow me into the house."

As Le Xaan slowly rose from the recliner, a guard immediately rushed up to help him walk. Then, they entered into the hall of the building, which opened onto the yard.

Soon, the servants and guards had all left, with the exception of a strapping man as Le Xaan's bodyguard.

"Clank!"

The gate was closed shut.

In the room, there were only the five of them.

"All the events started about ten days ago...."

Le Xaan started the story from the day the first person disappeared.

Youny Geey and the others listened to his tale attentively.

As Le Xaan recounted, the three of them would pose questions, seeking more details from time to time.

Le Xaan did not hold back from sharing his knowledge, but at times, the burly man would answer some questions in his place, which Le Xaan wasn't clear about.

Their conversation lasted for over an hour.

After absorbing all the information, Youny Geey lowered his head and pondered for a while.

Before long, he lifted his head and said,

"The ghostly entities you've encountered are called 'Ghost Spirit'."

"Ghost Spirit? What's that?"

Le Xaan inquired. This was the first time he had accessed information concerning the mysterious aspect of this world.

"The so-called Ghost Spirit is not truly the soul that's been transformed into a ghost. They arise from human beings' resentment, envy, hatred, and grievance and various other negative emotions and come into being after soaking up some mysterious energy. " Youny Geey said with a grim expression.

"Dealing with one or two of them is easy enough. But if they are not eradicated promptly, it won't take long for new Ghost Spirits to spring up as more people fall victim to them.

Judging from the concentration of ghostly Qi around you, I surmise that the Ghost Spirit you met had existed for a considerable amount of time."

"Is that so? You mean, in Gourian City, there are a large numbers of Ghost Spirits?"

Le Xaan's expression grew gloomy as he asked.

"Very likely." Youny Geey nodded. "Alright. I will handle everything from here. Young Master Xaan, stay home and let your wound mend. Nevertheless, regarding the search for missing people..."

"It's my job." Quane Feiy volunteered immediately. "I have some experiences in this sort of things. I have run into a few of them before."

Le Xaan nodded in agreement.

"Reverend, what can I do for you?"

Right now, Le Xaan was fully convinced that Youny Geey was a professional in tackling these gruesome ghostly entities.

"Ghost Spirits are not something you ordinary people could deal with. Since your family have tangled with them, your immediate first priority is to move away from Gourian City. Otherwise, you risk falling prey to Ghost Spirits."

Youny Geey remarked.

"Our another mission here is to investigate the Xavir family's massacre."

"May I provide you with a helping hand?"

Le Xaan asked sincerely.

"If I say no, I mean it. Ordinary people could barely cause any damage to Ghost Spirits. Despite your deep mastery in martial arts, you are still a burden to us. Your strikes poses little threat to Ghost Spirits!"

Youny Geey couldn't keep up his polite facade and said with a frown.

Upon hearing his stern words, a rivulet of cold sweat trickled down Dquan Ronri's cheek. She was afraid that Youny Geey would piss off Le Xaan.

Le Xaan was of a mind to persuade further but was interrupted by Youny Geey at once.

"Well. No need to say more. This is something beyond your capabilities as ordinary people."

Le Xaan was not upset by Youny Geey's words at all; he only showed a bitter smile on his face.

"Okay. Since that's the case, I will send orders to the shops under the Le family's banner. If you need some assistance, the staff from all the clothing shops, pharmacies, and blacksmith shops throughout the city are at your disposal anytime."

"Alright." Youny Geey nodded with seriousness, "Then, we'll take our leave now and go to Yuri's room to have a look."

"Please." Le Xaan smiled softly.

"I will go with you together."

Quane Feiy immediately echoed.

As the three of them left, Le Xaan ordered the guards to allow them access to any place in the Le Mansion.

"Xaan, do you think those three possess a certain capability?" Le Finn walked in from outside the door. He had heard their conversation not long ago.

"It doesn't matter whether they are capable or not. At the very least, they can diagnose my injuries and treat me with their tonic water. We've already broken even with that. " Le Xaan commented casually.

"On this issue, you have full authority to make decisions. All of us in the Le Mansion, including me, is under your command. Take the reins and go ahead!" Le Finn said.

"Thank you, Dad." Le Xaan said while beaming at his father.