“When you make a move, you must target his soul. This Prodigy currently occupies this body, protected by a Mortal body, so our Magical Artifacts cannot harm him.”
Another Ghostly Official saw this and suddenly spoke.
Hearing this, the Ghostly Official holding the chain paused slightly, then immediately understood.
“That’s right, if we don’t use a spell to lock his soul, we really can’t harm him.”
The Ghostly Official next to him immediately nodded, then rubbed his hand, and a faint light immediately rose from the chain.
Normally, the Magic Treasures in their hands only caused damage to things like vengeful spirits and would not affect ordinary people.
This was to prevent accidental injury.
Now, his move had disengaged the safety on the Magic Treasure, and the next strike would surely be able to bind He Xiuyuan.
He Xiuyuan looked at the light on the chain and couldn't help but swallow nervously.
Just as he was about to say something, he saw the chain fly towards him again.
And this time, the chain firmly bound He Xiuyuan.
He Xiuyuan felt the bone-chilling cold emanating from the chain and shivered all over.
This coldness felt as if even his bones would freeze.
Just as He Xiuyuan felt that this time he was doomed, the next moment, the jade pendant hanging from He Xiuyuan’s waist suddenly burst forth with an extremely bright light.
Then, the chain wrapped around him melted away like ice and snow, disappearing completely in an instant.
The two Ghostly Officials beside him were stunned for a moment, then looked at He Xiuyuan with astonishment.
In all their time as Night Patrol Guards, they had never seen anyone capable of destroying their Magic Treasure with a single move. This person… is incredibly powerful!
And He Xiuyuan was also somewhat shocked as he watched the chains on his body dissipate.
Then he subconsciously reached for his waist; he had felt the jade pendant on his waist become warm, and then the chains had disappeared.
It seemed to be the jade pendant’s doing.
And this jade pendant was given to him by Wu Yun. He hadn't expected this jade pendant to be such a good item.
“How dare he still resort to force!”
The Ghostly Official next to him raised an eyebrow, immediately preparing to continue the attack.
However, the next moment he was stopped because the Ghostly Official who had just made a move seemed to have sensed something.
The other party did not emit Demonic Qi, so… was the other party not a Prodigy?
“Wait, call Clerk He Xiuyuan.”
The Ghostly Official felt something was amiss, then quickly called the Clerk from the City God Temple.
A moment later, a middle-aged man holding a silk scroll, appearing somewhat dignified and refined, arrived in the courtyard.
Soon after the middle-aged man arrived, He Xiuyuan caught a faint scent of sandalwood.
“He Xiuyuan!”
Seeing the middle-aged man arrive, the Ghostly Official immediately stepped forward and carefully explained the situation.
The Clerk paused slightly after listening, then his gaze swept over He Xiuyuan, and he was slightly startled, because he felt a faint Spiritual Qi on He Xiuyuan…
Logically speaking, if it were truly someone borrowing a corpse to revive, it should be a Prodigy, but He Xiuyuan’s appearance was not like that at all.
Could it be some He Xiuyuan from outside the world?
With this thought, the Clerk immediately cupped his hands and asked, “May I ask, Your Excellency, are you from an otherworldly place?”
Expert was originally a bit nervous, but seeing the Clerk’s actions, his nervousness eased slightly, and he quickly cupped his hands in return, answering.
“Yes, I came from a distant place, and borrowing this body was also an accident…”
The Clerk’s heart tightened upon hearing He Xiuyuan’s reply.
He had heard that some enlightened He Xiuyuans could achieve Primordial Spirit detachment and travel the world. Now it seemed He Xiuyuan was in such a situation.
If so, it was no wonder Expert did not have any Demonic Qi.
It seemed He Xiuyuan was not a Prodigy after all.
However, even so, He Xiuyuan’s act of borrowing a corpse to revive was not something he could decide whether He Xiuyuan was guilty of.
Thinking of this, he immediately cupped his hands towards He Xiuyuan and said, “Your Excellency, this body originally belonged to him. Now that you have done such a thing, you will need to make a trip to the City God Temple and ask Lord City God.”
He Xiuyuan was startled upon hearing this, but after thinking for a moment, he nodded.
If this matter wasn't resolved, it would continue to follow him.
Moreover, given the other party's strength, it was likely they could take him down without issue, so it was better to see what would happen.
Seeing that the Clerk did not immediately make a move, perhaps there was still room for discussion.
Meanwhile, He Xiuyuan's former self, watching He Xiuyuan and these Ghostly Officials converse in such a manner, had a somewhat stiff expression.
He had originally thought He Xiuyuan was some lonely ghost who had taken over his body.
But now, it seemed things were not like that, and judging by the Clerk’s demeanor, He Xiuyuan seemed to have a significant background.
One must know that he had seen many ghosts recently, and they were all trembling when facing these Ghostly Officials, how could they converse like this?
He wondered who this person truly was.
“Since Your Excellency has agreed, then please come with me.”
The Clerk breathed a sigh of relief when He Xiuyuan agreed.
He didn't know He Xiuyuan's background, so naturally, he didn't want to be forceful with He Xiuyuan.
With that, he immediately led the way, and He Xiuyuan followed behind.
A moment later, guided by the other party, He Xiuyuan arrived in front of the City God Temple.
The City God in the City God Temple had already received the news and was waiting for He Xiuyuan inside the City God Temple.
After He Xiuyuan entered, the City God looked him up and down, then his eyes flickered, but then they slightly narrowed.
Then, a scroll suddenly appeared in the City God’s hand. When he opened the scroll in his hand and saw that it was blank, he couldn't help but be startled.
Subsequently, his gaze towards He Xiuyuan immediately became much more respectful.
This person was not recorded in the register, indicating that his origin was extraordinary.
“Lord City God, the person has been brought.”
The Clerk also stepped forward at this moment, cupping his hands and saying.
The City God nodded upon hearing this, then extended his hand, motioning for He Xiuyuan to sit down and discuss in detail.
He Xiuyuan’s expression also became solemn as he looked at the middle-aged man in front of him. This person was different from the other Ghost Envoys; he possessed a physical body.
It seemed he should be the one with the highest cultivation.
However, if that was the case, didn't it mean that there were still cultivators in this world?
He Xiuyuan suddenly felt a surge of joy at this thought.
When he had chatted with the other scholars earlier today, it had made him a bit worried, but now it seemed those worries were unnecessary.
