In addition, these Shadow Soldiers have a very special malevolent ghost ability.
That is, when Shadow Soldiers pass through, no living person survives!
If the Life-Buying Ghost's Netherworld Money purchases life, borrowing one day at a time, it's casting an ominous curse on a target!
Then when Shadow Soldiers pass through, it's casting an ominous curse on a region!
When they reach the target area, they can unleash the ability of desolation wherever they pass.
Then that area will be shrouded in malevolent energy, and any ordinary people entering it will be eroded by the yin energy to death!
Whether this ability is strong is one thing, but it's certainly troublesome, making the Spirit Suppression Bureau helpless at times.
For dealing with other life-seeking malevolent ghosts, the Spirit Suppression Bureau can ambush in advance, awaiting them on the targeted day.
But Shadow Soldiers passing through is a different matter.
They don't cause a big commotion, just randomly stroll through a region at any random time.
Then they don't need to act further.
Ordinary people there will die on their own!
In fact, those ordinary people don't even know why they died?
Every time, it's only when they realize something's wrong with their bodies that they think of seeking help, but it's often too late.
It's because of this trait.
These Shadow Soldiers have been a massive headache for the Spirit Suppression Bureau.
One could say that whenever they make a move, there's basically no one they can't kill!
Of course, the premise is that the opponent is an ordinary person!
"That Daoist in the temple, who lacks realm power, the Short-lived Ghost's unexpected death might be related to a Magical Artifact."
"You all head over and make a pass; don't leave afterward. Observe the commotion in the temple. If there's any Secret Treasure, I'll go take it another day!"
The Evil Spirit City God spoke, displaying a visage of both dignity and ferocity.
"As you command!"
The Shadow Soldiers responded in unison, their voices sharp and piercing, yet unfailingly respectful.
Then they turned collectively, leaving in clusters like eerie ghost flames.
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...
"Damn, when will this rain stop?"
Qingfeng Daoist Temple.
Lin Heng was overwhelmed. Originally, he planned to go out at night to hunt for evil spirits and eradicate demons.
But unexpectedly, the rain had poured all day long.
It hadn't ceased even by nightfall.
Lin Heng glanced at Su Xiaoluo nearby.
This woman was unfortunate too.
She came to the temple in the morning and still couldn't leave, almost brought to tears while endlessly complaining to the camera.
"Folks, what's this about?"
"I wanted to show you Elder Thunder Skill Daoist, but I didn't see the Elder at all, and now I can't even go back..."
"It's really unlucky!"
She rubbed her forehead, looking as if she was about to cry but couldn't shed tears.
"Who's to blame? I told you, that video was probably fake, but you insisted on believing it."
"A Daoist performing Thunder Skill, sounds like nonsense to me. Haven't there been many fake Taoists exposed for scams over the years?"
"I remember a few years ago, there was someone selling Dragon Tiger Pills claiming longevity and virility, and a wealthy businessman with kidney deficiency believed it, bought the elixir at a high price, ate it, and was poisoned to death!"
"So I say, Daoists' fortune-telling, alchemy, and spells, are all money-making scams. Who believes it and who's a fool!"
"Some say certain Buddhist monks have mana, maybe, but a Daoist performing Thunder Skill? I don't believe it for a hundred times!"
"The host is still too naive, believing there's an Elder Daoist performing Thunder Skill, sigh..."
The livestream viewers were ridiculing.
However, some loyal fans of Su Xiaoluo offered words of comfort.
"Xiaoluo, cheer up. Although we didn't see the Elder Thunder Skill Immortal, we did meet an incredibly handsome Daoist, so it wasn't a completely wasted trip!"
"Exactly, if you ask me, this rain was timely, giving the host a chance to be with the handsome Daoist, I'm so envious my period started!"
"Haha, girl, you're hilarious, but seriously, a lonely man and woman in this remote mountain temple, sounds quite appealing!"
...
Su Xiaoluo looked at the comforting comments, caught between laughter and tears.
At this moment, Lin Heng stood up and said, "Looks like you can't leave tonight. My master's Quiet Chamber is empty now; you're welcome to rest there if you don't mind."
Looking at the heavy rain outside, Su Xiaoluo realized she indeed couldn't leave tonight and gratefully replied, "Thank you for the trouble, Daoist."
Saying this, they headed to the backyard, but suddenly Su Xiaoluo remembered that the Daoist's master had recently passed away. She hesitantly asked:
"Daoist, will the room I'm staying in be haunted?"
Lin Heng was momentarily stunned and calmly assured, "Don't worry, there are no ghosts in this world."
"You have to believe in science!"
Lin Heng's serious tone amused the viewers in the livestream room immensely.
"Haha, this Daoist is truly a materialist, always talking about science."
"If you didn't know, you'd think the host was the Daoist."
"Isn't it supposed to be Daoists spreading tales about gods and ghosts everywhere?"
"Host, since the Daoist said so, it wouldn't make sense for you to continue being superstitious now!"
...
Seeing the teasing comments from viewers, Su Xiaoluo also realized she was overly worried and nodded, "Thank you, Daoist."
Then, she moved into Master Qingxu's Quiet Chamber.
The night was serene, with only the raindrops pattering outside the window.
Su Xiaoluo lay on the bed, and although she said she wasn't afraid, she kept chanting science, democracy, civility, prosperity in her heart!
At some unknown time, Su Xiaoluo finally grew weary, her eyelids starting to droop.
However, a lingering low whisper suddenly jolted her awake.
"The Shadow Soldiers borrow way, living beings retreat."
This voice was sharp, grating on her nerves but also ethereal, seeming both far and right next to her.
"What's that?"
Su Xiaoluo wondered if she misheard, but looking at her phone, she saw a barrage of questioning comments.
"Host, what's going on over there?"
"It sounds like someone's talking."
"Shadow Soldiers borrow way? Living beings retreat?"
"Damn, I thought I was the only one who heard it, could it truly be haunted?"
...
Seeing the viewers discussing, Su Xiaoluo turned pale.
At this moment, a chilling wind blew in.
Growing increasingly nervous, Su Xiaoluo couldn't help but call out, "Daoist, are you there?"
A sound came from the nearby Quiet Chamber.
"I'm here, don't worry, just sleep well."
By this time, Lin Heng had already left his room, showing no sign of panic, only excitement.
He was about to go to bed when, suddenly, a gust of gloomy wind swept in from outside the temple.
That vast yin energy, similar yet much more overwhelming than that of a Life-Buying Ghost, surged in, causing Lin Heng to shudder and leap up from the bed.
"The Shadow Soldiers borrow way, living beings retreat!"
The eerie voice echoed again.
This time it wasn't ethereal; it was right in front of him.
Watching the dozens of malevolent ghosts slowly enter the Daoist Temple, Lin Heng couldn't stop smiling.
"Borrow your way? Come, come, come on in, you're welcome!"
He spoke as he retrieved the Tai Chi Feather Duster from the system space.
Last night, the duster didn't work on the fake zombie.
But we'll see what happens when it strikes you authentic malevolent spirits!