Chapter 62: Actually, Aunt Is Also a Virgin~

The next day, at two in the morning.

The chaos in Fengtian City was being smoothed out inch by inch under the intermingling of Daoist robes and military boots.

Although numerous, the malevolent spirits that had fled from the temporary Nurturing Malevolence Sites were ultimately just minor characters unworthy of the main stage.

Not to mention a skilled disciple of Wuqing Temple like Shen Shulan, even Xu Erxiao and Wang Cheng'an could handle them one-on-one with ease.

Moreover, Baiyun Temple from outside the city had emptied its nest and come out in full force.

Hundreds of Daoist priests flooded into the city. Those drifting "Hanging Guest Robes" and shape-shifting "Mirage Ghosts" were torn apart as easily as thin paper under professional talismans and ritual swords.

This disturbance came quickly and left just as fast.

The number of people who died by the mouths of malevolent spirits wasn't high; in fact, the number of commoners accidentally injured by stray bullets from the Security Regiment was even more glaring.

Although the direct consequences of this incident weren't massive, its impact was extremely severe.

One of the most prosperous major cities among the four provinces beyond the Great Wall!

In terms of population, Fengtian City was the undisputed number one beyond the Great Wall!

In this territory, such a major incident occurred, with over a dozen temporary Nurturing Malevolence Sites set up here.

And the local Daoist temple had no reaction?

Of course, the reality was that Baiyun Temple must have known something during this period.

But because of the Changsheng Chamber of Commerce affair, Baiyun Temple pretended to be deaf and dumb.

Perhaps the Life-Severing Wang Family had promised that after the matter concluded, they would safely dismantle those temporary Nurturing Malevolence Sites.

Or perhaps they would simply hand over these Nurturing Malevolence Sites to Baiyun Temple for final handling, to increase Baiyun Temple's prestige.

Or maybe something else.

That's not important; those two old bastards from the Life-Severing Wang Family have already been taken away by Aunt Qin's younger brother for interrogation.

The biggest problem with this incident is the immense psychological shadow it cast on the common people.

How to put it... it's like the 9/11 incident on Earth.

The loss wasn't just about those two Twin Towers.

It was also about the confidence, panic of the entire nation's people, and the credibility of the authorities.

Following this incident, Baiyun Temple will definitely be removed from its position.

Even though the ordinary priests at the lower levels were innocent in this whole mess.

The entire reputation of Baiyun Temple is now completely tarnished!

Naturally, the common people won't go to Baiyun Temple for matters anymore.

That means the entire area around Fengtian City is essentially left without a Daoist temple.

But this is Fengtian City; it's not some godforsaken backwater corner where no birds shit.

Who wouldn't want the incense offerings of Fengtian City?

Previously, Baiyun Temple was here, so other Daoist temples couldn't easily enter. Now that Baiyun Temple is gone.

Fengtian City, this most fertile land of incense offerings beyond the Great Wall, has now become an undefended treasure vault.

In the coming period, other Daoist temples will probably be scrambling and fighting tooth and nail to get in.

When that time comes, there will truly be quite a commotion.

Additionally, Lu Yuan was pondering that this year's Luotian Grand Offering would likely be held early!

And right here in Fengtian City!

The Luotian Grand Offering exists on Earth too.

However, on Earth, the Luotian Grand Offering isn't held annually.

Judging from historical records, the frequency of the Luotian Grand Offering is extremely low.

Once every few decades, or even once a century.

Mainly because the Luotian Grand Offering isn't some celebratory festival; it's only held on special occasions.

For example, after a nation encounters a major crisis, such as war, plague, severe drought, or floods, to pray for national peace and people's safety.

Or, when nationwide natural disasters or abnormal celestial phenomena occur, to dispel calamities and relieve misfortune.

Or, after experiencing large-scale warfare or disasters with numerous wandering souls, to perform universal salvation and transcend the deceased.

On Earth, the conditions for holding a Luotian Grand Offering are extremely stringent, and the cost is exorbitant.

A complete Luotian Grand Offering requires the combined strength of the entire nation or the entire religious order.

It lasts a long time, up to forty-nine days or even longer, with thousands of participating Daoist priests.

The rituals are complex, and the resources consumed—incense, candles, paper, offerings—and the manpower required are astronomical figures.

In feudal times, it usually required funding support from the imperial court or the royal family; from the Republican era onward, it needed official support. It couldn't be held every year.

But...

Here is different!

Here, the Luotian Grand Offering is held once every year!

The reason is none other than that malevolent spirits truly exist here!

Of course, since it's held annually and this is just the Luotian Grand Offering for beyond the Great Wall itself, its scale naturally can't compare to Earth's.

Moreover, the purpose of holding the Luotian Grand Offering here is to awe malevolent spirits, pray for blessings for the local commoners, and distribute talismans, exorcism objects, etc.

It's about truly getting things done, not just symbolic.

Here, the Luotian Grand Offering is held annually at the place beyond the Great Wall where malevolent spirits are most rampant, usually in some poor, remote villages.

But this year, it absolutely must be Fengtian City.

Fengtian City has suffered such a great disaster; the authorities need a grand ceremony to rebuild their credibility.

To tell all the terrified commoners that stability remains and guardianship still exists.

Official approval documents will come down soon, possibly within a month, before the Lunar New Year.

If they don't quickly organize a Luotian Grand Offering to settle the hearts of Fengtian City's people,

I'm afraid the entire population of Fengtian City won't be able to celebrate the New Year properly.

But speaking of this year's Luotian Grand Offering...

Lu Yuan previously heard the old man say that this year's Celestial Master Grand Ceremony was supposed to be combined with the Luotian Grand Offering.

Now that the Luotian Grand Offering is suddenly being held early, will the Celestial Master Grand Ceremony still be held together...

...

"Tsk~"

"What are you crying for~"

"I'm fine here, aren't I~"

In the main room of the backyard at Aunt Qin's house, Lu Yuan sat shirtless on the Western-style sofa that Aunt Qiao'er bought from Lushun Port.

Aunt Qin's seductive, beautiful eyes were rimmed red.

While carefully treating the wound on Lu Yuan's shoulder, she sniffled and said with a stuffy nose:

"Look what you've done to yourself!"

"You can almost see the bone!"

Seeing Aunt Qin's heartbroken expression, Lu Yuan couldn't help but grin and comfort her:

"It's fine, it just looks scary. It'll heal in a few days."

After saying that, Lu Yuan moved his arm again and laughed:

"And it doesn't hinder anything."

Lu Yuan's movement immediately provoked a delicate scolding from Aunt Qin:

"Don't move, don't move!"

Seeing Aunt Qin so anxious, Lu Yuan quickly stopped moving.

Aunt Qin sniffled again and said in a delicate voice:

"After we're done here, Auntie will hold you and you can sleep for a while."

"Stay at Auntie's house these next few days. You don't need to do anything; Auntie will take care of you."

Hearing this, Lu Yuan shook his head:

"That won't do. Later, I need to go back to Aunt Qiao'er's house to take care of the Household Guardian Immortal matter."

"And I need to stay at Aunt Qiao'er's house these days. Her situation isn't completely resolved yet; I need to decoct medicine for her and such."

The Yellow Braised Chicken matter needs to be handled quickly.

The timing of its tribulation-crossing isn't fixed; at the latest, seven days, but it could also finish tonight.

We need to quickly set up Yellow Braised Chicken's immortal plaque, so it doesn't return to Aunt Qiao'er's house after finishing its tribulation and can't find its home.

After Lu Yuan finished speaking, Aunt Qin became somewhat annoyed. Her jade-like hand, painted with a seductive purple nail polish, couldn't help but pinch the soft flesh at Lu Yuan's waist.

"Open your mouth, it's 'Aunt Qiao'er'; close your mouth, it's 'Aunt Qiao'er'!"

"The one applying medicine to you right now is your Aunt Qin!"

Aunt Qin's face, both seductive and intellectual, looked angrily puffed up.

Lu Yuan, meanwhile, sucked in a sharp breath.

That pinch really hurt!

Before he could say anything, Aunt Qin's seductive, charming face momentarily dimmed.

Lowering her head while poking at the ointment in her hand, she said softly:

"Yuan'er, do you... not fancy Aunt Qin?"

Lu Yuan was startled and quickly said:

"What kind of talk is that!"

Then Aunt Qin slightly raised her head, looking full of grievance, and said in a delicate voice:

"You just don't fancy Auntie!"

"What else do you want Auntie to do for you?!"

"I know you fancy that type, look at the kind of clothes Auntie wears!"

"Even the whores at the Milk Mansion in Fengtian City don't dress as cheaply as Auntie!"

Lu Yuan: "..."

No, what kind of talk is this!

Before Lu Yuan could reply, Aunt Qin grew more agitated as she spoke:

"How Auntie treats you, don't you have any idea in your heart?!"

"Auntie has yielded to you in everything; Auntie even dared to pull down her pants on the main street of Fengtian City, letting you do as you pleased!"

Lu Yuan: "????"

Then Aunt Qin lowered her head again, looking pitifully wronged:

"Auntie doesn't even ask for your wholehearted devotion; isn't being a concubine enough?"

"Isn't Auntie's bottom plump enough?"

"Why do you always fancy that Zhao Qiao'er, that tall, silly woman!"

At this point, Aunt Qin suddenly looked up at the utterly confused Lu Yuan and said:

"Or is it that you mind Auntie not being a virgin, and she, Zhao Qiao'er, is one?"

Regardless of what Aunt Qin just said, Lu Yuan now quickly adopted a serious expression:

"That's absolutely not it!"

Aunt Qin didn't speak, just stared blankly at Lu Yuan for a few seconds before suddenly leaning close to his ear and whispering:

"Actually, Auntie is also a virgin~"

Lu Yuan: "????"