Chapter 61

Chapter 61

Rubbing his forehead, Shen Wang further clarified, "It's the quickest method to find the culprit through him."

Having the special department screen each potential suspect would take an indefinite amount of time.

Gu Dongting spoke slowly, “He's just an ordinary person. If anything goes wrong…”

Shen Wang understood his concern, leaning against the door and smiling, “Don’t worry, if I proposed this plan, I’m confident in it.”

After hearing this, Gu Dongting fell silent for a few seconds before saying, “We should try not to involve ordinary people in such matters.”

Agreeing with his insistence, Shen Wang readily nodded, “Alright, I understand.”

His admission of error was sincere.

Gu Dongting, about to elaborate, paused, then unexpectedly chuckled with a mix of resignation and barely noticeable indulgence, “You really...”

Shen Wang looked back, puzzled, and then smiled as well.

While smiling, he thought that people who seldom smile indeed look more attractive when they do.

That night, Shen Wang slept comfortably, waking up with a vague recollection of having a pleasant dream, though he couldn't remember the specifics.

To avoid further complications, early the next day, Shen Wang went to find Yu's father.

Yu's father, first-time encountering such mystical activities, was very nervous: “Do I need to prepare anything? Incense, yellow robes, glutinous rice… Do I need bells?”

Shen Wang was speechless, “Do you think we are performing a shamanic ritual? Please don’t be superstitious.”

Yu's father’s expression twisted momentarily, “Sorry, I misunderstood.”

He watched Shen Wang place talismans around the room and wanted to retort with 'who are you to say don’t be superstitious'.

But with his life in someone else’s hands, he suppressed the urge to complain, rubbing his hands while waiting for Shen Wang to set up.

Once everything was ready, Shen Wang motioned for Yu's father to stand in the center of the room.

Gu Dongting, with a look of concern: “Do you need my help?”

“No…” Shen Wang was about to refuse, but noticing Gu Dongting’s gaze, he changed his mind, “Stand outside and guard for me.”

Gu Dongting seriously nodded and took his position at the door.

Qin You Rong: “…”

A distinguished leader of the righteous path reduced to doorkeeping, Shen Wang, do you really think this is appropriate?!!!

Qin You Rong’s inner frustration went unnoticed as he grumbled and stood next to Gu Dongting, also assuming the role of a guardian.

Inside the room, Shen Wang’s demeanor shifted, losing his usual laid-back air: “Are you ready?”

Shen Wang’s appearance was exceptionally handsome, usually overshadowed by his casual demeanor.

Now, with a sudden stern expression, he overwhelmed Yu's father, who was caught off guard. It was only after Shen Wang repeated the question that Yu's father hurriedly nodded, “Rea-ready!”

Yu's father, usually assertive in business, now resembled a student before a teacher in front of Shen Wang, respectful and apprehensive.

Shen Wang bit his own index finger, pressing it to Yu's father’s forehead. As his spiritual energy flowed, talismans on the floor rose gently, floating and intertwining in the air, forming a cocoon-like shape around Yu's father.

Shen Wang's blood from the fingertip entered Yu's father's body. The previously immobile talismans suddenly began moving rapidly, increasing in speed until they produced a whooshing sound in the air.

Elsewhere, a middle-aged man sleeping in his bedroom suddenly screamed, rolling off the bed.

Opening his eyes with a hoarse voice, he exclaimed, “Who interfered with the curse I cast!”

“Who is it that's opposing me!”

The middle-aged man, in a fit of rage, had suffered a backlash from a curse he cast the day before, causing him intense pain.

After struggling the entire day and finally overcoming the backlash, he fell into an exhausted sleep.

The middle-aged man hadn’t been asleep for long when someone else triggered his curse!

Learning from the previous day’s bitter experience, the man didn't hesitate. He sat down cross-legged on the spot, exerting all his strength to resist the intruder.

Sensing the resistance, Shen Wang sneered, “Still daring to resist.”

The talismans suddenly ignited, little flames swirling around Shen Wang and Yu's father.

Qin You Rong, observing the movements in the room, couldn't help commenting, “Apart from their significance, these little flames are quite beautiful.”

Gu Dongting suddenly spoke up, “He not only masters formations but also creates talismans?”

Qin You Rong nodded subconsciously, “Yes…”

As he finished speaking, he sharply inhaled in shock.

He hadn’t realized before, but now noticed the high quality of these talismans. If Shen Wang drew them himself, his talent was terrifying.

Even more terrifying was that this man could casually use a purification formation lost to the mystic world for ages, and of high quality at that!

Dual mastery of talisman and formation... Qin You Rong’s eyes widened in realization, recalling the shrewd head of the Feng Shui Department, no wonder Shi Yan was almost flattering him.

If it were just high cultivation, only he would be powerful, but his talismans and formations, if properly utilized, could enhance the combat strength of many.

Glancing between Shen Wang and Gu Dongting, Qin You Rong made a difficult decision, “Brother Gu...”

Gu Dongting’s gaze lingered on Shen Wang, sparing no attention for Qin You Rong, “Hmm?”

Qin You Rong coughed twice, “Shen seems to like you quite a bit, you... try to get along well with him, be good friends.”

Gu Dongting finally glanced at Qin You Rong, his brow slightly furrowed, puzzled.

Scratching his head, Qin You Rong chuckled, “If you two get along well, maybe our special department can get a discount on talismans.”

Gu Dongting returned his focus away, not uttering a word.

The attitude was already very clear.

Qin You Rong, accustomed to the coldness, chuckled to himself, his eyes almost gleaming green as he gazed at the burning talismans.

Yu's father, frightened by the spectacle Shen Wang created, had his heart pounding like thunder, nearly fainting.

He was considering a heart check-up at the hospital after everything was over when the talismans burned out completely. The whooshing sound ceased abruptly, leaving only a thin layer of light grey ash on the ground, with no odd smell in the air.

Yu's father, extremely nervous, cautiously asked, "Shen... Master Shen?"

Was it an intermission?

Shen Wang clapped his hands, “It’s over.”

Yu's father: “???”

He had braced himself for suffering, but that was it?

Just standing still, no pain, and it's... done?

Shen Wang stepped out of the room, saying to Gu Dongting, “I used my blood to reverse the curse back. I can sense his location now.”

“But the further the distance, the blurrier the sensation. I can only sense that he’s in C City.”

Gu Dongting: “That’s enough. Do you need to rest?”

Shen Wang, smiling, replied, “No need. I prepared rigorously, thinking he was powerful, but his strength wasn’t that great after all.”

It hardly took any effort.

Yu's father followed, his expression anxious: “Am I, am I alright now?”

Shen Wang glanced at him; “Sort of.”

What does 'sort of' mean! Yu's father’s heart pounded, tears almost falling: “Did the ritual fail?”

“No,” Shen Wang said, “It’s just that the curse on you hasn’t been completely unveiled. We need to find the other party to fully lift it.”

Seeing Yu's father's frightened and haggard appearance, Qin You Rong kindly comforted, “Don’t be afraid. Although the curse hasn’t been fully lifted, its effects are almost nullified since Shen reversed it back.”

“Even if it's not lifted, it won't be a problem.”

Yu's father: “……”

Who the hell wants to live forever with a ticking time bomb attached to them!

Finally, after discussing, they decided it was best to resolve the matter soon and headed straight back to C City.

Yu's father also wanted to follow them, and Shen Wang did not refuse.

Yu's father hurried to wake up Yu Cai Liang, who was still sleeping in, choosing to ride in Shen Wang's public bus instead of his own luxury car.

When boarding, Yu's father eagerly opened the driver's seat door, “Master, you rest, I’ll drive.”

Part-time driver Qin You Rong: “……” Someone’s actually taking his job.

Shen Wang was indifferent about who drove and casually agreed.

Qin You Rong: “……”

In the end, the five of them crammed into the car, with Yu's father and son in the driver and passenger seats, while Shen Wang, Gu Dongting, and Qin You Rong sat in the back.

Perhaps to gain favor with Shen Wang, Qin You Rong chose to sit next to Shen, squeezing him into the middle seat.

Shen Wang, with Qin You Rong on his left and Gu Dongting on his right, glanced from side to side, subtly shifting closer to Gu Dongting.

Compared to the somewhat non-mainstream-looking Qin You Rong with his blonde hair, Shen preferred being closer to Gu Dongting.

Yu Cai Liang, woken up, was shocked to learn about his father's half-resolved curse, lamenting, "Dad, Shen, why didn't you wake me up!"

He regretted missing a rare chance to witness a mystical ritual because he overslept.

Yu's father, focused on driving, chided, “That’s what you get for lazing around till noon. Look at your mother and me; we’re up by five or six in the morning…”

“Dad!” Yu Cai Liang protested, “You and mom are successful, and older, naturally you sleep less. I'm still a college student. If I don’t sleep now, will I end up sleepless like you?”

Yu's father retorted, “What nonsense! Did college teach you to talk back to your parents?”

The Yu father and son bickered noisily, like a comedic duo.

Shen Wang and Gu Dongting squeezed together, shoulder to shoulder, arm to arm, both feeling somewhat uneasy.

Shen had been physically close with Li Pingping and his other underlings, but being this close to Gu Dongting felt oddly different, not unpleasant, but an unexplainable discomfort.

He subtly sniffed, the small space filled with the light scent of Gu Dongting’s clothes and another faint, unique fragrance.

Shen had sensed this delicate fragrance many times before, but it was always fleeting, disappearing before he could fully grasp it.

This time, he finally caught the scent and leaned toward Gu Dongting’s neck, whispering, “Senior Brother, you smell nice. What cologne are you using?”

Born with a naturally cool body temperature, Gu Dongting found Shen's warmth too intense. Shen's breath on his earlobe caused it to blush faintly red.

Shifting uncomfortably, he pretended to look out the window, “I don’t use cologne.”

Unaware, Gu Dongting's movement exposed his neck and ear completely to Shen Wang.

Feeling a playful touch on his earlobe, Gu Dongting heard Shen's low, amused chuckle, “Why is your ear turning red…”

He's surprisingly shy, kind of cute.

As Shen spoke, the round, pink-tinged earlobe deepened to a vivid crimson, inviting a mischievous thought of whether a gentle bite might draw out beads of blood.