Chapter 97 Kumanthong
"Brother Cheng, what would my situation be?"
Zhang Qian was quite unhappy that Bai Lingzhu called Chen Cheng "Brother Cheng," as if it infringed on her privileges. However, seeing her pitiful appearance at the moment, she didn't say anything.
"Based on your description, the evil spell they cast on you was undoubtedly a Kumanthong!"
Chen Cheng said with certainty.
"Ah, is there really a ghost haunting me? Brother Cheng, please save me, I'll do anything you ask!"
Zhang Qian snorted inwardly, feeling even more annoyed.
"Don't worry, whether it's you or a stranger, it's our Taoist sect's responsibility to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path!"
"That's good, that's good."
Bai Lingzhu said awkwardly.
"Brother Cheng, what do we do next?"
"Wait, wait for this brat to appear!"
"Should we call Xia Chan out? She should be able to handle this brat, right?"
Zhang Qian said softly.
"No need. After I catch it tonight, I have to use a special method to destroy its main body. Otherwise, it's just treating the symptoms, not the root cause. Even if we kill this little brat, more little brats will come later!"
"hiss"!
Bai Lingzhu gasped. That damned Songpaang had taken over her body, yet she hadn't gained any real benefit, and his damned wife had even tricked her. She glanced sideways at Chen Cheng and Zhang Qian; the two were truly a perfect match, a match made in heaven. Zhang Qian was so lucky. She came from a good family, and she was with Chen Cheng, a guy with an even more powerful background. Why did all the good things never come her way? Despite her thoughts, she dared not voice her jealousy at this moment; she was still counting on the two of them to save her.
Chen Cheng set up a spirit-trapping array in Bai Lingzhu's bedroom, then checked the time: "Go into your room and rest. Qianqian and I will keep watch outside. If it dares to show up tonight, I will definitely catch it!"
"I'm scared to be alone. How about letting Xixi stay with me?"
Bai Lingzhu looked at the two of them and said hesitantly.
"No, Sisi carries a Taoist magic artifact, so no ghost can get close to her. If she's there, that little devil won't dare to show himself!"
Bai Lingzhu was even more envious: "Brother Cheng, could you also give me a Taoist magic weapon? Then I won't be afraid of these things anymore."
"These ritual implements are for those who are destined to receive them; those who are not destined to receive them will not benefit from wearing them!"
Chen Cheng said calmly.
Zhang Qian, who was standing next to her, was overjoyed. "Darling, I really want to reward you with a sweet kiss."
"Oh well".
Bai Lingzhu didn't know if he was telling the truth or not, and she had no way to verify it. Thinking back on her past sarcasm towards him, she was already grateful that he was willing to help her. She sighed, stood up, and slowly walked into the bedroom.
"Brother Cheng, you're so great."
After Bai Lingzhu entered the room, Zhang Qian whispered in his ear.
The soft, fragrant breath made Chen Cheng's heart flutter. He couldn't help but tighten his grip on her small hand, then stood up and turned off all the lights. He glanced at Bai Lingzhu and saw that she still had the nightlight on, but he ignored her and went straight to the sofa to sit down.
Time passed by, and soon it was midnight. Although Bai Lingzhu knew that Chen Cheng and the other person were in the living room, she still tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. She was uneasy and didn't know if she could get through this.
Chen Cheng and Zhang Qian had already concealed their presence and were waiting for the little devil to arrive, while Zhang Qian lay half asleep in his arms, feeling a sense of security.
"They're here!"
Chen Cheng whispered in Zhang Qian's ear.
Zhang Qian jolted awake, sat up straight, and said, "Brother Cheng..."
"It's alright, you can stay here and guard. I've set up a formation in the bedroom, so these demons and monsters won't be able to sense it and can only enter but not leave, so there won't be any danger."
Zhang Qian kissed him on the cheek: "I believe in you, you are the best!"
Chen Cheng stopped joking with her and stood up to walk towards the bedroom.
Bai Lingzhu also sensed something was wrong. The room had become cold and gloomy, accompanied by rustling sounds. Based on her experience from the previous two nights, she knew that the little ghost was about to appear. Sure enough, the bedside lamp flickered twice and then went out, plunging the room into darkness. Then, the silhouette of a child appeared in front of her bed, staring blankly at her.
"ah"!
Bai Lingzhu let out a scream, and at that moment another voice rang out: "You beast, you dare to come here to die, watch me take you down!"
As Chen Cheng shouted, he formed hand seals and struck the room. Instantly, a net-like golden light flashed, and the Spirit-Trapping Array was activated! Chen Cheng did not use the Five Thunder Palm to kill, but instead launched an ordinary yellow talisman. The little ghost screamed and tried to dodge, but it crashed into the array net and was bounced back.
Chen Cheng could tell that this was just an ordinary evil spirit, capable of harming ordinary mortals, but easily subdued by anyone with sufficient Taoist magic. He stood still, watching it rampage wildly. After a while, realizing it couldn't escape, it suddenly turned its head, its triangular eyes flashing with a sinister green light. It opened its large, dark mouth, revealing two rows of sharp, interlocking canine teeth, and lunged at Chen Cheng with its ghostly claws. Chen Cheng didn't even bother to defend; he simply extended a finger and used his Taoist qi to send it flying, crashing into the array net. A cloud of black energy dissipated into the air. Before the little ghost, its power greatly depleted, could react, Chen Cheng closed in, grabbing its ethereal neck with one hand and stuffing a purple talisman into its mouth with the other, chanting an incantation. The little ghost struggled desperately at first, then with a "boom," it transformed into specks of black energy that scattered into the air. The purple talisman it had swallowed spontaneously combusted, like a firework bursting in the sky, burning away all the ghostly energy!
In a remote country called Thailand, thousands of miles away, in a simple thatched hut, a Kumanthong statue the size of a mummified infant, enshrined on a shrine, exploded and collapsed along with the shrine itself. The gaunt old man who was meditating felt a sharp pain in his heart, opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood. He clutched his chest and looked at the shattered shrine and the mummified Kumanthong statue with a hint of fear in his eyes. A master from China had intervened!
As the mastermind behind this, the sorcerer Langchai knew all too well that the target of his spell was a woman from China. He hadn't expected that she would also hire a master so quickly to break his spell and even injure him! His master was right; it's best to avoid provoking the Taoists of China!
"Alright, I've taken care of it for you. In the future, when you go to places like Southeast Asia, you must not be careless and offend people casually, otherwise you won't even know how you died!"
Chen Cheng turned on the bedroom light and looked at Bai Lingzhu, who was sitting on the bed trembling.
Zhang Qian didn't use her yin eyes this time, so she didn't see the ghost. She only knew that her man seemed to be able to handle anything. She stood behind him, looking at him with eyes full of love.
"Thank you, Cheng-ge. I hope I won't have any more little devils bothering me now?"
Bai Lingzhu asked, still shaken.
"No, its original form should have been destroyed by me. As long as you behave yourself from now on, no one will dare to mess with you."
Bai Lingzhu blushed upon hearing this. She knew what Chen Cheng meant, and opened her mouth but didn't say anything.
"Brother Cheng, are you alright? Let's go back, I'm so sleepy!"
Bai Lingzhu hurriedly said, "Qianqian, why don't you stay here with me tonight? I'm still very scared."
"Your fear is just a shadow in your heart. You are safe now. Here is a calming talisman for you to place by your bedside. It will ensure you get a good night's sleep!"