Born Saints: Starting from Liaozhai

Hearing Zhao Liuzi's words, Zhang Shanhai, the portly old father, showed anger on his face.

"What does Zhao Liuzi mean? He actually says my son is possessed by an evil spirit and wants him to be punished?!"

However, after his anger subsided, a sense of unease arose in his heart.

Zhao Liuzi's words certainly angered him, but he also had to admit that his eldest son, who was known as a child prodigy, had been behaving very strangely lately.

At first, they did invite Taoist priests to take a look, and even fed Xuan'er talisman water, but the effect was minimal, and those Taoist priests couldn't see anything.

After this happened several times, they gave up on asking the Taoist priest for help, simply assuming that Xuan'er had lost his mind.

Now that Zhao Liuzi has brought up this matter, and even brought a Taoist priest who exudes the aura of a master, he couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart, and some hope arose in his mind.

"Is it possible that my son is truly possessed by a ghost or demon?"

"After this Taoist priest examines me, he might be able to return the original Xuan'er to me!"

Zhang Shanhai was filled with excitement as he envisioned his future.

The thought of his eldest son, who was now obsessed with the useless pursuit of immortality and had been poisoned by it, turning back into his original, literary son filled him with excitement.

Before Zhao Liuzi could say anything more, he turned to Wang An beside him and said seriously, "Xiao Wang, go and call the eldest young master here."

Wang An paused for a moment, nodded, and then jogged towards the east wing.

"Master?" Madam Xu hesitated, as if she wanted to say something.

Zhang Shanhai comforted her, "Madam, let's see first. If my son is alright, that would be best. But if he's really possessed by some ghost or demon, it would be a good thing if it were driven away as soon as possible, so my son can return to his original form..."

Upon hearing this, Madam Xu stopped talking, her eyes filled with worry and anticipation.

aside.

Master Xuanqingzi remained calm and said nothing, simply standing quietly to the side, waiting for the arrival of the eldest son of the Zhang family.

He was confident that he could solve it, no matter what.

"You old codger, you're quite sensible." Zhao Liuzi smiled with satisfaction.

Xu Zhen seemed to realize something, and his expression turned somewhat grim.

His eyes flickered, and he muttered, "If the eldest son of the Zhang family really reverts to his old self..."

A sense of apprehension arose in his heart.

He was so preoccupied with dealing with ghosts and monsters that he forgot that the eldest son of the Zhang family was already a troublesome case.

After all, Zhang Xuan, the eldest son of the Zhang family, is a child prodigy in their Guobei County. Who knows if he will pass the imperial examinations in the future?

Xu Zhen's eyes showed apprehension, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

At this time.

Dressed in blue, Zhang Xing, who looked to be thirteen or fourteen years old with a youthful yet proud face, strode into the main hall.

"Father, Mother, what's wrong?"

Walking up to Zhang Shanhai and Xu Shi, Zhang Xing asked in a low voice, "Why are they here again?"

Ms. Xu sighed, and then quietly told him what had happened.

He heard his mother say that Zhao Liuzi and his group, along with a Taoist priest, had come to exorcise evil spirits for his elder brother.

Zhang Xing was somewhat taken aback, and anxiety subconsciously surfaced in his heart.

He didn't want his older brother to recover.

The thought of his brilliant, sun-like prodigy brother, who dazzled everyone around him, returning filled him with anxiety and gloom.

He didn't want to hear people from Guobei County say things like, "Isn't this the prodigy's younger brother? He has such a powerful older brother, it's so enviable."

Now he's gone mad, neglecting his studies and obsessed with seeking immortality. His already ruined older brother is a good thing!

In this way, the eldest brother can't compare to him, and he's the one who gets praised by everyone around him!

Zhang Xing stared nervously at the entrance of the hall, glancing at the Taoist Master Xuan Qingzi from time to time, anxiously awaiting the outcome.

East wing room.

Su Chen, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, couldn't help but open his eyes.

Outside the door, the doorman, Wang An, had already told him what had happened.

"A Taoist priest who exorcises evil spirits?"

"Interesting. I'd like to see how he'll exorcise the evil spirits for me."

Su Chen, intrigued, got up and walked to the door.

He opened the door and walked straight towards the main hall outside the courtyard.

Wang An and Xiao Tao followed closely behind him.

Looking at the young master walking ahead, Xiao Tao, dressed in green, had a look of worry in her eyes.

During this time, she also felt that the young master had gone a bit crazy.

"Hopefully, that Taoist priest can cure the young master's illness!"

soon.

Su Chen then led Xiao Tao and the other two, along with some servants who had come to watch the commotion, into the main hall.

He glanced at it.

The main hall was spacious and quiet, with neat rows of mahogany chairs on both sides and a landscape painting hanging above.

The elderly father Zhang Shanhai, mother Xu, younger brother Zhang Xing, Xu Zhen, Zhao Liuzi, and head constable Feng were all present.

Among them, the old Taoist priest with white hair and beard, wearing a blue Taoist robe, and with a gaunt face was the most eye-catching.

He was sizing up this Taoist Master Xuanqingzi, who was also squinting and secretly observing him.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Liuzi excitedly introduced, "Daoist Xuanqingzi, this is the eldest son of the Zhang family. Take a look, is he possessed by ghosts or demons?"

Su Chen stood in the main hall.

All eyes were fixed on him.

The elderly father, Zhang Shanhai, and the mother, Xu, looked on with anxious hope, while the younger brother, Zhang Xing, was filled with unease.

Xu Zhen and Officer Feng looked on with curiosity.

Xuan Qingzi flicked his whisk with his right hand and said calmly, "Don't worry, once I take a look, everything will become clear."

"If there's a problem, this humble Taoist priest will not let him off the hook; he will be brought to justice in an instant!"

As he spoke, his gaze fell on the eldest son of the Zhang family, who was standing at the very edge of the main hall, and his eyes showed surprise.

The eldest son of the Zhang family knew he was here and had already come knocking on his door, yet he still dared to come?

Moreover, it can actually manifest in broad daylight?

He's not one of those ghosts who wear human skin and can manifest in broad daylight; this young master of the Zhang family is simply a human!

Filled with doubt, Xuan Qingzi shouted, "Let me see just what kind of monster you are!"

"Open your Dharma Eye!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Zhen, his elderly father Zhang Shanhai, and the others beside him also tensed up, watching Master Xuanqingzi with bated breath.

Master Xuanqingzi had a serious expression, with a glint in his eyes.

Then, the next second, his expression froze.

Standing outside the main hall was the eldest son of the Zhang family, who emanated a faint glow, his skin seemingly radiating light.

A faint halo hung behind his head, clear and bright like the moon, making him appear even more otherworldly and untouched by worldly dust.

With each breath, his breath was long and steady, as if in sync with the heavens and earth. The surrounding spiritual energy also rose and fell gently, gathering towards him almost imperceptibly.

"this……"

"This is……"