Wang Dong, the little shit, got scared when he heard I was going to invite Wan Lingxie.

"I said, you're such a chicken. I'm not asking you to invite her. Just help me keep watch," I said.

He reluctantly agreed, whining, "Brother Li, it's not that I'm a coward. You said it yourself, Wan Lingxie is so terrifying. What if she flies into a rage... I'm still a virgin. Even Heaven will weep if I die."

I rolled my eyes and waved my hand. "I have everything under control. We need to go to Huangnigu now, or we won't be able to go after it gets dark. We're pressed for time."

We had to be ready by tomorrow night, or I wouldn't be able to use the malevolent qi of the Dog Star to intimidate Tang Xi. She would definitely kill me.

Wang Dong didn't waste any more time. He asked Deng Quan for the exact location of Huangnigu and we set off.

He drove me there in a hurry, and we finally arrived at Huangnigu around five in the afternoon.

Due to the urban expansion into the suburbs, the area around Huangnigu had become quite populous, especially with factories. Some of the mountains closer to the city had also been developed.

About three li away from Huangnigu, Shijin Mining had set up a factory, building not only a boiler plant but also some mining roads. You could see the chaos from a distance.

"These bastards have destroyed the feng shui here," Wang Dong cursed. He believed in feng shui now too.

I didn't say anything, just observed the surrounding environment.

Finally, we arrived at Huangnigu, driving straight there on a road built by Shijin Group specifically for transporting minerals.

The end of the road led directly to the entrance of Huangnigu. It seemed that Shijin Group had its hands in Huangnigu, planning to mine it, but due to the discovery of many skeletal remains, it had been protected by relevant departments.

I got out of the car and took a closer look, noticing that Huangnigu was quite large, with continuous mountain ranges on both sides, and the valley was filled with wild grass, mountain flowers, and even a winding river.

"This is a great place," Wang Dong said, impressed even though he didn't know feng shui. It didn't look like a mass grave at all.

I nodded and climbed up the nearby mountain to get a better view of Huangnigu.

"The mountains encircle the water, gathering qi. It connects to the heavenly stars above and draws qi from the earth below. It's a treasured land with mountains echoing the valley. It's unlike a mass grave," I praised after getting a good look.

The feng shui here was excellent. Even with tens of thousands of burials, it wouldn't turn into a haunted ground. Otherwise, with so much hatred, nothing could grow here!

"Brother Li, I thought this place would be desolate with overgrown weeds, but it's so beautiful," Wang Dong said, scratching his head in confusion. It wasn't what he imagined.

I pondered for a moment and then went to another high point to get a different perspective of Huangnigu. This time, instead of looking at the feng shui, I focused on the qi of the earth.

I activated my taijing qi and shifted it to my eyes, opening my spiritual sight to gaze upon the surface of the valley.

As I looked, I saw floating black qi, flickering embers, and rising earth qi.

After a minute, my eyes started to sting, indicating that my cultivation wasn't sufficient to continue.

Wang Dong asked if I had seen anything. Rubbing my eyes, I said, "This is the place. The hatred from the mass grave and the earth qi of Huangnigu have reached a balance, so the hatred remains buried underground and doesn't affect the creatures in the valley."

"What does that mean?"

"It means that the thousands of ghosts have been suppressed by the feng shui and earth qi. They can't cause trouble," I explained.

Wang Dong brightened up. "That's good then. Does that mean Wan Lingxie isn't that scary?"

"On the contrary, she's extremely terrifying," I said solemnly.

Wang Dong was confused. "But you said the ghosts are suppressed. So why is Wan Lingxie...? I don't understand. Explain it to me."

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"Tang Xi died decades ago. When she passed by here, the mass grave might have just been established, and the hatred was extreme. She was cursed because of it," I analyzed. "Later, when the world was peaceful, the feng shui of Huangnigu also took effect, suppressing the hatred."

"And then?"

"The thousands of ghosts couldn't escape and were suppressed, and Tang Xi was their only outlet for venting," I sighed.

Wang Dong shivered. "Damn, so all those ghosts took it out on Tang Xi!"

"You could say that. And that's why Tang Xi is so terrifying, able to devour all the ghosts in Qiansihu Lake. She's probably the most terrifying evil spirit in the world," I rubbed my temples, feeling helpless.

At my current level, there was no way I could deal with Tang Xi.

Wang Dong panicked too and asked me what we should do, suggesting that we run away.

I didn't say anything, just stared at Huangnigu in thought, feeling a slight warmth around me. It was the embers, dense and everywhere.

"Wang Dong, the experts have been paying attention to this place for a while. Ask Mr. Lv to find out how the people in the mass grave died," I said, looking at Wang Dong.

Wang Dong immediately called Mr. Lv, whom he had shamelessly befriended before.

As soon as the call connected, he put it on speakerphone and asked about it.

Lui, the boss, replied, "For Master Li, I specifically asked the experts. They said that the miners buried in Huangni Valley were from the War of Resistance period. When the Japanese retreated, they killed all the miners and set fire to the place, so there are basically no intact remains."

Upon hearing this, I had an idea.

These were good men, not evil spirits. They were just driven by their ghostly nature to haunt Tang Xi.

Wang Dong also understood and bowed towards Huangni Valley. "Brothers, you died such a tragic death. I hope you can rest in peace soon."

I also bowed twice, then turned to look at the mining factory of Shijin Mining Corporation.

The factory was three miles away, emitting dark smoke. Especially the boiler plant, the heat was so intense that even the air above it was distorted.

"It's too hot!" I furrowed my brow.

Wang Dong was puzzled. "Where's the heat? It's quite cool here by the valley with the wind blowing."

"We may not feel hot, but the ghosts do." I squatted down and picked up a stick to draw a diagram on the ground.

With Huangni Valley as the center, its northeastern direction was where the boiler plant was located, and a road had been opened between the two, allowing unobstructed access.

Wang Dong looked at my diagram and scratched his head. "Li Ge, what does this mean?"

"I have a way to pacify the spirits, using the feng shui here temporarily. When I become more powerful in the future, I'll come back to perform the ultimate liberation." I stood up and bowed again towards Huangni Valley.

Wang Dong was completely confused and stared at me blankly.

I waved my hand. "Let's go back to the city and meet with Boss Lui."

"Huh? Is that it?"

"We'll talk more later."

An hour later, as it was getting dark, we were already having dinner with Lui Xiulin in a hotel.

I took a pen and drew the diagram on a piece of paper, which I handed to Lui Xiulin.

After looking at it, Lui Xiulin pondered. "Master Li wants to build a reservoir three miles northeast of Huangni Valley?"

"That's right. The mining company needs a lot of water, so it would be better to relocate the boiler plant and replace it with a reservoir."

"What's the reason?" Lui Xiulin needed a reason to persuade others.

I understood that he valued interests and that he didn't have decision-making power in Shijin Group, so I had to give him a reason.

"The miners in the mass grave mostly died from being burned, so there is residual fire in the valley. The boiler plant is also fire, located in the northeast, sealing the life gate." My tone was solemn. "The life gate belongs to the earth, residing in the northeast Gen palace, symbolizing the revitalization of all things and the return of yang qi. It is an indispensable source of feng shui and geomantic energy for Huangni Valley."

"With the life gate sealed, the feng shui of Huangni Valley is disrupted, and the resentment there will not be suppressed. The vengeful spirits hate fire the most and will rush towards the boiler plant疯狂地扑向锅炉厂, putting all the workers inside at risk of death."

After I finished speaking, Lui Xiulin's expression changed.

Wang Dong swallowed. "So building the reservoir is to extinguish the fire?"

"You could say that. With water, the thousands of vengeful spirits can be pacified and their resentment can gradually dissipate in the valley until I come to perform the ultimate liberation in the future."

"Alright, we'll follow Master Li's instructions!" Lui Xiulin stood up. "Is there anything else that needs to be done?"

"Start taking action today. You don't need to start digging the reservoir immediately, but you must transport water to the northeast Gen palace and place it in the boiler plant. Also, shut down the boiler plant." I stated my requirements.

Lui Xiulin agreed to everything and immediately contacted Shijin Mining to see if they would comply.

Wang Dong and I didn't stay long and went home.

Back home, I flipped through "Tian Di Tai Qing Shen Jian" and locked onto a powerful spell: Finger Lightning Technique.

With this technique, one could control lightning with their fingertips and attack evil spirits.

I shouldn't have learned it because my foundation was too weak.

But I was about to face Wan Ling Xie, so I had to protect myself, even if it was just learning the basics.

I meditated throughout the night, circulating the Tai Qing Qi in my body countless times.

By dawn, my finger tingled as if it had been struck by lightning.

I was overjoyed. I had grasped the basics!

At the same time, Lui Xiulin called me. "Master Li, they transported several tons of water to the boiler plant and are about to start building the reservoir!"

"They believed me?"

"How could they not? The factory manager argued with me for a long time and wouldn't listen. Guess what happened? All the miners who usually worked close to Huangni Valley collapsed, and their bodies were burning hot. He was terrified." Lui Xiulin's tone was exaggerated, and his admiration for me grew.

I thought to myself that fortunately, I had gone in time. If I had been late, the boiler plant would have exploded.

"They'll be fine. Just transport a few more tons of water, and the workers shouldn't approach Huangni Valley anymore."

After giving the instructions, I asked Wang Dong to buy some things.

When he finished buying them, he cautiously asked, "Li Ge, are we really going to summon Wan Ling Xie? My stomach hurts again."