The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 532

Chapter 532: 528 Chapter 532: 528 “The core summoning array is located not far ahead of us, in the Zhang Mansion, which used to belong to a government official. It's located in the south-western part of the city and is considered a 'Nanming Hidden Yin' area. This is actually the most suitable feng shui position for a Yin Residence.” Yu Lu murmured.

“Nanming Hidden Yin? Huh, this official surnamed Zhang really knew how to choose his place, living atop an array of Yin residences.” Red Hands Master was surprised by this information.

After all, from a feng shui perspective, living quarters that possess characteristics of Yin Residences are not suitable for the living. The clash between yin and yang can result in instability at home, causing distress to the inhabitants and resulting in a shorter lifespan.

“You may not be aware, Red Hands Master, that this is Chang'an City, beneath the feet of the Emperor, a place of imperial importance. One cannot casually build graveyards here. This official surnamed Zhang probably purchased this place to build a mansion, but didn't actually live here. It's a classic bait-and-switch tactic.” Dan Yangzi, well-versed in the ghostly path, was also familiar with these taboos related to Yin and Yang.

“Indeed, this mansion has been vacant for a long time, so it was quietly occupied by the people from the Refining Body Altar a long time ago.” Yu Lu nodded and said.

“Daoist friend, you mentioned 'Nanming Hidden Yin' specifically. Is there something special we should pay attention to?” Shen Luo asked.

“Of course. Nanming represents fire, which is a Yang element in the Five Elements, but its center position hides a yin energy because there is an underground water vein extending from the direction of Xuanwu Gate, forming a place where the Yin Sha is hidden. This was originally the burial place of the elder of the Zhang family. Now it has been transformed into the location of the summoning array by the monks of the Refining Body Altar. We are going to destroy it here,” Yu Lu explained.

“In that case, we should not delay and proceed now,” said Red Hands Master.

“Before we go, please put this on.” Yu proposed.

With a twist of his wrist, five talismans made from Green Frost Paper appeared in the palm of his hand.

Shen Luo's gaze fell on the green talisman, and when he saw the human figure drawn in the center, he furrowed his brows and asked:

“Daoist Yu, what are you trying to do by making us wear these puppet talismans?”

Upon hearing this, the faces of Dan Yangzi and the others turned stern.

“I told the senior monk, Huang Yang, who is guarding the array, that I needed to find a few ghosts with suitable cultivation levels to solidify the array. That's why I left and came here. How else could I reasonably bring you back without using this as a pretext?” Yu Lu explained calmly.

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this.

“I'll try it first.” Seeing this, Lu Huaming volunteered.

Without further ado, he pinched a puppet talisman from Yu Lu's hand and stuck it directly on his chest.

The puppet talisman lit up with a bright light, and a layer of green light spread out, enveloping his entire body. His body stiffened instantly, rendering him unable to move.

However, his consciousness remained unaffected and he could control it.

Yu Lu formed a magic spell with one hand and softly chanted a few verses. The green light on Lu Huaming's body didn't dissipate but he was able to move on his own.

“What just happened?” Lu Huaming asked.

“The few guarding the array are no fools. If they discover that we're using fake puppet talismans, the mission will be in vain. Therefore, before taking action, you can freely control your consciousness, but your bodies will be under my control, just like puppets,” Yu Lu explained.

“I cannot accept giving control of my own body to others.” Red Hands Master was the first to object.

“I also cannot agree to this matter,” Dan Yangzi said immediately afterwards.

Shen Luo also had some doubts in his heart. If the controller of the talisman was Lu Huaming, he might have agreed, but since it's not, he found it hard to accept.

After all, no one is willing to hand over their life and death entirely to others.

“It's just a simple puppet talisman. If you dare harbor any treacherous intentions, I wouldn't mind killing you first.” Ge Tianqing scoffed and also took a puppet talisman from Yu Lu's hand.

“Brother Shen, although this talisman is real, I know how to break it. I will teach you later, for now, let's just agree to it. All matters should prioritize the mission.” At this point, Shen Luo heard Lu Huaming's voice in his head.

After hesitating for a while, he also said, “Since he's a member of the Government's Covert Division and can present the correct secret code with Lu Huaming, there's no reason for us to distrust him. If we fight amongst ourselves before the mission has even started, there's no point in doing it.”

After saying this, Shen Luo also took a puppet talisman and held it in his hand.

Seeing this, Yu Lu's eyebrows curved slightly, revealing a faint smile for the first time in everyone's presence.

Dan Yangzi and Red Hands Master exchanged glances, they seemed to have had a silent conversation, and subsequently also took the puppet talismans and affixed them to their chests.

When everyone had affixed their talismans, Yu Lu took out a palm-sized copper bell from his sleeve and gently shook it. He then took control of the bodies of Shen Luo and the others, compelling them to follow him to the backyard.

Leaving through the back door of the old house, crossing a small lane, they soon arrived in front of Zhang Mansion.

In front of the desolate mansion gate, not a soul, let alone any Yin Sha, could be seen. If the Great Tang Dynasty Government's cultivators were to attack, they would most probably overlook this place.

Shen Luo subtly surveyed his surroundings. He only saw two imposing half-human-sized stone lions in front of the grand gate. They were skillfully carved and projected an aura of power.

What was peculiar, however, was that their eyes were wrapped with two lengths of red satin, blinding them.

“As expected, it's used as a Yin Residence…” Although he wasn't well-versed in Feng Shui, he knew of some common taboos.

Yu Lu walked to the gate, but instead of pushing it open, he used his hand to lightly knock the ring in the lion's mouth a few times.

“Tap, Tap,”

As the sound of knocking rang out, a yellow halo rippled from the red gate, dispersing in all directions.

“There are prohibitions on the gate too.” Shen Luo thought to himself.

After waiting for a moment, the big doors suddenly creaked and swung inwards.

Following this, Shen Luo saw a figure that seemed familiar standing at the door. Dressed in a blue robe with a pale face, it was Feng Shui, who had escaped from Dalishi Mountain Sky Pit.

Shen Luo was slightly taken aback. His subconscious response was to take action, but his body was controlled by the puppet talisman and momentarily he could not move. He quickly realized that his appearance had changed dramatically and the other party might not recognize him.

Yu Lu, who was walking ahead, also seemed surprised and asked, “Who are you?”

“I am newly appointed to assist in guarding this location, you can call me Feng Shui.” Feng Shui replied as he bowed slightly.

“I see. Thank you for your hard work, Daoist Feng.” Hearing this, Yu Lu nodded nonchalantly.

Thereafter, Feng Shui gave way, and Yu Lu, shaking the copper bell in his hand, led Shen Luo and the others into the mansion.

Although this Zhang Mansion is usually unoccupied, the environment inside was much better than the old house where they had previously stayed. Although there was a lot of dust in the corridors, no weeds were growing, indicating that this place was often cleaned in the past.