I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong

Tian Lin said, "It seems that Clan Leader Shang also feels there is risk involved in this matter, so he doesn't dare to take the risk himself. How about this, Miss Mei stays outside, and I'll enter the Sea of Consciousness with Brother Ju and Elder Shang."

Tian Lin's selflessness made Clan Leader Shang hesitate.

"Friend Tian is willing to risk his life to help; Shang is, of course, infinitely grateful. But Friend Tian's cultivation is only at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment, I'm afraid—"

He was not only worried about Tian Lin's safety but also feared that if Tian Lin failed, his son might be affected.

The best solution, of course, was for Ju Yunhai and Fairy Mei to take action because both were at the Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

"Clan Leader Shang need not worry. Although my cultivation is not strong, my Divine Soul is not weak either."

After saying this, Tian Lin said to Fairy Mei, "Once Brother Ju and I enter the Sea of Consciousness of Young Master Shang, my protection will rely on Miss Mei. Should anything unexpected happen to us, Miss Mei surely knows what to do, right?"

Fairy Mei looked at the five Shi brothers and said coldly, "Anyone who dares to act recklessly under my watch, I will ensure that they die a horrible death!"

Fourth Brother Shi stood up to curse Fairy Mei.

But Fairy Mei was not so polite; a plum blossom flew straight from her brow, leaving a mark on Fourth Brother Shi's face.

Her speed was such that many present hadn't even reacted.

Eldest Brother Shi rose, looking at Fairy Mei with uncertainty, and Fairy Mei said coldly:

"Killing you is no more difficult than slaughtering a chicken. So I advise you not to entertain any sinister ideas, lest you harm others and yourself."

The five Shi brothers were just Outer Disciples of the Xiangxi Sect, not even comparable to Class A disciples.

Before obtaining a Dao Seed, Fairy Mei could already suppress nearly ten Class B disciples from the Wen Dao Sect. Are the five Shi brothers stronger than the Class B disciples of the Wen Dao Sect?

In short, leaving Fairy Mei outside was to intimidate the five brothers.

Moreover, Fairy Mei was Tian Lin's sword holder; if Tian Lin died, Fairy Mei could not survive alone. So Tian Lin trusted Fairy Mei, knowing she would protect him for her own survival.

"Friend Mei has impressive skills. If Friend Mei could enter my son's Sea of Consciousness—"

Clan Leader Shang's eyes lit up, and he stood to salute Fairy Mei.

Unfortunately, before he finished speaking, Fairy Mei said, "If anything happens to Tian Lin, not only will these Shi brothers die, but your merchant family will also accompany them to the grave."

Clan Leader Shang's words stuck in his throat, unable to speak further.

The ones more ashamed and angry than Clan Leader Shang were the brothers of the Shi family.

They were Outer Disciples of the Xiangxi Sect. When had they ever been so lightly regarded?

At this point, they began to seriously consider Fairy Mei's identity. Eldest Brother Shi couldn't help but ask, "Which elder of the Wen Dao Sect are you a disciple of, with such arrogance? Do you intend to challenge the Xiangxi Sect?"

Fairy Mei ignored him, but Tian Lin asked Clan Leader Shang, "Besides exorcism, wailing is required too, so when does Clan Leader Shang plan to commence the exorcism?"

Clan Leader Shang instead advised Tian Lin, "In my view, Friend Tian need not enter my son's Sea of Consciousness. Why not let Brother Ju and Elder Shang enter the Sea of Consciousness to perform the exorcism?"

He was now considering the safety of himself and the entire clan. Whether the exorcism worked or not, whether his son survived became a minor issue.

Tian Lin looked towards Ju Yunhai and Elder Shang, seeing Elder Shang's unpleasant expression and Ju Yunhai's mocking smile.

Tian Lin smiled and said to Clan Leader Shang, "If I don't enter the Sea of Consciousness, how can Elder Shang and Brother Ju be assured to enter as well? So, Clan Leader Shang, please tell us when to start the exorcism."

Clan Leader Shang looked towards Eldest Brother Shi: "Friend Shi?"

Eldest Brother Shi said, "The sooner, the better, of course. I'm afraid if we delay for too long, the seal won't be able to confine the Divine Soul of your family ancestor."

Clan Leader Shang said, "Then after the meal, everyone shall go to my family's ancestral hall for the exorcism."

The meal itself was unappetizing, and what the merchant family offered was no Jadescent Nectar, so no one had much appetite.

Soon, the group went to the merchant family's ancestral hall, a cave guarded by many.

At this time, a large space was cleared inside the cave, and eight shelves were filled with candles and hung with copper mirrors.

In the center of the area surrounded by the shelves, there was a red coffin. The red coffin was tightly shut, and a young man was bound on top of it.

Although the young man's eyes were closed, his body occasionally convulsed. Even more eerily, from inside the red coffin beneath him, clear sounds of banging emerged.

"Inside the red coffin is the sealed corpse of my family ancestor, which has now become an Undead."

Clan Leader Shang explained, "According to Friend Shi, we need to invite my family ancestor's Divine Soul out of my son's body and then seal it into the corpse."

Tian Lin nodded and turned to Eldest Brother Shi: "What should we do now?"

Eldest Brother Shi snorted, glanced at Fairy Mei, and said to Tian Lin:

"We still cooperate with you, not because we're afraid, but because we've accepted the Spirit Stones from the merchant family and can't wash our hands off this matter. You must understand this."

Tian Lin smiled and said, "Brother Shi, no need to explain. Our two sects have been neighbors for many years, and we bear no personal enmity. Would I suspect you, Brother Shi, of being a treacherous villain?"

This was a transparent diplomatic remark, but it provided at least a semblance of an olive branch.

Eldest Brother Shi snorted, laid out three meditation cushions in front of the red coffin for Tian Lin and the others to sit cross-legged.

Once Tian Lin and the others were seated, Eldest Brother Shi took out three red candles from his sleeve and placed them before the three of them.

He then placed three mirrors in front of the red candles. As the candles were lit, the faces of Tian Lin, Ju Yunhai, and Elder Shang were successively reflected in the mirrors.

Inside the stone room, all the candles on the shelves were ignited.

The five Shi brothers positioned themselves in five directions; some knocked wooden fish, others shook copper bells.

What amazed Fairy Mei was seeing the image in the copper mirror behind Tian Lin move.

In the copper mirror, she saw Tian Lin opening his eyes and standing, looking around.

But Fairy Mei knew for certain that Tian Lin's body hadn't moved.

Very soon, she understood—what the copper mirror reflected was Tian Lin's Divine Soul.

In other words, Tian Lin's Divine Soul had now left his body.

Indeed, when she looked at Ju Yunhai's and Elder Shang's mirrors, she saw their Divine Souls had also left their bodies and turned into roaming souls.

'Creak creak creak'

The mirrors began to rotate, aligning with the movements of the three roaming souls, quickly pointing at the young man on the red coffin.

At the same time, Eldest Brother Shi opened his eyes and said, "We will continuously shake the copper bell. But when the sound of the bell ceases, you should know that dawn is approaching. At that time, whether successful or not, you must exit the Sea of Consciousness of Young Master Shang. Otherwise, it will be difficult to return your souls."