After hearing Monk Yuan's words, I realized how serious the situation was. However, I didn't know what to say, so I just lowered my head and said nothing.
At this moment, Grandmaster Chen couldn't help but say, "Brother Yuan, forget it. Since it has come to this, it's useless to blame this kid. The most important thing now is to discuss how to deal with the demoness Ye Ji."
Monk Yuan teased, "Old Chen, you've never been a person who would protect your own people. However, this young man is too special. He has changed you."
Grandmaster Chen smiled. It wasn't a bad thing to reprimand him. After all, no one was perfect. Especially since my growth was too fast, it wasn't good for my future development. Although Grandmaster Chen was my teacher, there were some things that he couldn't say. Monk Yuan's reprimand could serve as a warning to him.
Monk Yuan sighed inwardly. Seeing that I looked regretful, he didn't want to let it go.
"Although the demoness Ye Ji is in a soul state, her seduction technique isn't affected much. If we use force to force her out, even if we succeed, the young lady of the Li family's body won't be able to take it. She will most likely die. So, this method is not advisable," Monk Yuan analyzed calmly.
"Uncle Yuan, according to what you said, she's not dead yet?"
I asked subconsciously. Although I hadn't known Li Meiyu for long, in my heart, she was a very kind girl. Perhaps it was because of this that the demoness Ye Ji chose her.
At the end of the day, I was the one who harmed Li Meiyu. If she died, I would feel guilty. Although Guan Ruolan had said that Li Meiyu was most likely not dead, she didn't know much about the demonic path's methods. So, it was necessary to ask Monk Yuan.
"Yes. The special thing about the young lady of the Li family is that she has the hundred martial arts in her head. Once she dies, all of her memories will be taken away. This is an unchangeable cycle of reincarnation. In other words, unless they aren't afraid of exposing themselves and don't care about the hundred martial arts, they won't kill her easily," Monk Yuan said clearly and logically.
I heaved a sigh of relief. The depression I felt after being reprimanded disappeared.
"Uncle Yuan, what should we do?" I asked impatiently.
"You guys wait here. I'll go get something." Monk Yuan didn't reply. After saying that, he left slowly.
After he walked far away, I couldn't help but feel apologetic. "Master, I'm sorry for causing trouble for you."
"Don't worry, it's not all your fault. Remember this, the road to success is full of thorns and obstacles. Perhaps people won't understand you, but as long as you have a bright light in your heart, you will work hard in that direction, and you will bravely charge forward. One day, you will become the winner. Those who didn't understand you before will naturally praise you," Grandmaster Chen patted my shoulder and said sincerely.
Hearing this, I was extremely moved. "Thank you for your teachings, Master."
In terms of martial arts, Grandmaster Chen couldn't teach me much, but I still needed to learn the principles of life. After all, life is a process of accumulation. Otherwise, the ancient people wouldn't say that one is never too old to learn.
Not long after, Monk Yuan returned to the small courtyard. He placed his hands behind his back, giving me a mysterious feeling. It also aroused my curiosity.
Then, Monk Yuan opened his palm, and I saw an antique ceramic bottle. The body of the bottle was engraved with lifelike coiling dragons, which gave me a strange feeling.
"Soul Suppressing Bottle!" Grandmaster Chen was very knowledgeable, so he recognized it at first glance.
This item was also called the Soul Suppressing Bottle or the Soul Locking Bottle. It was a very special kind of Netherworld artifact. As the name suggested, the so-called Netherworld artifact was an item from the netherworld. Of course, it was just a simple way of saying it. Some people didn't want to leave their mortal world for a long time, so they became wandering ghosts. However, this kind of item completely broke the balance between Yin and Yang. Thus, there were Daoist priests who specialized in catching ghosts. They had many ways to deal with souls, and the Soul Suppressing Bottle was one of the first tools they used.
However, the method of making Netherworld artifacts had been lost for a long time. There weren't many Netherworld artifacts left in this world, and there were even fewer Netherworld artifacts that were still in good condition. They were even rarer than top-tier weapons.
Monk Yuan was able to casually take out a treasure that could be used to deal with Witch Ye Ji. As expected of a lay disciple of Shaolin Temple. A yellow joss paper appeared in his other hand. The pattern on it was extraordinarily complicated.
Although it was just a thin talisman paper, it contained a strange power. Besides the talisman paper, there was also a black pellet.
"This is the Soul Decomposing Talisman. If you use it with the Soul Suppressing Bottle, you'll get twice the result with half the effort. However, before that, you should make her pay the Soul Locking Pill first. That way, she won't be able to escape even if she has wings. She won't be able to hurt Miss Li," Monk Yuan said slowly, revealing a confident smile.
"Haha, you're so generous. With these three items, we're absolutely safe." Grandmaster Chen couldn't help but sigh in relief.
"We've known each other for so many years, and you've come all the way here. How could I let you go back empty-handed?" Monk Yuan said indignantly.
"Good, good. Thank you for thinking so highly of me."
Grandmaster Chen clasped his fists, his face grateful. Then, he winked at me. I immediately understood what he meant.
"Thank you, Uncle Yuan."
I was also excited. Indeed, I had to use the corresponding method to deal with special existences like souls. If I relied on myself, I wouldn't be able to deal with the Witch Ye Ji. Perhaps, I would fall into her bewitching technique again.