Gu Exorcism!?

Upon hearing this, the Fangs were astounded, looking at Qin Heng in disbelief as they asked incredulously, "Gu Exorcism? Could it be that our Old Master didn't just suffer from injuries and illness, but was also afflicted by a Gu Worm!?"

As a family rooted in the Martial Dao, they naturally knew what Gu Worms were.

This was an evil sorcery passed down in the Miaozhai Village near Dianzhou in South Shu. It involved sealing various poisonous insects into a vessel, forcing them to kill and devour each other until only one remained—this survivor became the rudimentary form of a Gu Worm.

Then, through the use of a Secret Technique, it was fed with one's own fresh blood. Once it grew to a certain stage, it became a Gu Worm.

Due to the different Secret Techniques used, the effects of the Gu Worms varied.

However, without exception, they could be released completely undetected. A person could be afflicted through food or drink, clothing, or even by merely breathing!

Once a Gu Worm entered the body, it would start to drain the person's qi and blood essence, multiplying rapidly!

Consequently, it would devour the person's body at an even faster rate!

In the end, it would leave the person as nothing more than an empty shell of skin and bone, an extremely horrifying sight!

"Mr. Xuantian, how could my grandfather have been afflicted by a Gu Worm?" Fang Yiwen said in disbelief. "My grandfather has been recuperating at home for the past ten years. He hasn't been to South Shu, let alone Dianzhou."

"Once the Gu Worm is extracted, everything will become clear," Qin Heng said indifferently.

"Young Master Qin, should we make some preparations?" Qian Zhenghai stepped forward, his expression grave as he spoke, "I've heard that the Gu Worms from South Shu are quite treacherous. It's easy to suffer a backlash during the exorcism. Shouldn't you be more cautious, Young Master Qin?"

Qian Zhenghai, having lived for more than fifty years and traveled all over the country, had encountered many strange things and possessed some understanding of Gu Worms.

Fang Yiwen also nodded repeatedly, saying, "That's right, we should make some preparations. Mr. Xuantian, I remember that Gu exorcism requires the blood of a black dog or a black-boned chicken, doesn't it? I'll go and prepare it now!"

At this, the members of the Fang family also furrowed their brows in thought, apparently considering what was needed for the Gu exorcism.

SLASH!

However, at that very moment, Qin Heng flicked his fingers through the air. It was as if an invisible blade had materialized, slicing open Old Master Fang Pingyan's wrist.

Blood gushed out.

Qin Heng raised his hand, and as he caught the blood, the initially bright red liquid suddenly turned pitch-black and incredibly viscous. It teemed with countless, densely packed black insects writhing within!

The mere sight of it was enough to make one's scalp tingle!

"Such inferior Gu Art requires no preparation." With a casual wave of his hand, Qin Heng's Divine Sense swept out. The small insects writhing in the blood immediately surged outwards, were drawn into the air, and converged in his palm.

A moment later, Fang Pingyan's blood, which had been blackened and infested by the Gu Worms, returned to its bright red color, regaining its normal appearance.

Qin Heng lightly touched Fang Pingyan's wrist.

Instantly, the bleeding stopped, as if there had been no wound at all.

Qian Zhenghai and the Fangs, who were in the midst of preparing for Qin Heng to perform the Gu exorcism, were stunned by this scene, their faces etched with utter disbelief.

He extracted the Gu Worm just like that!? Weren't legends clear that flesh and blood were needed to lure it out? That preparations were necessary to seal off its range of activity? How could it be this simple?? Qin Heng's method and speed in expelling the Gu completely surpassed their understanding. Before him, the terrifying Gu Worms were like weak ants! He could crush them at will! Expelling Gu like this! They had never even heard of such a thing! Even legendary tales wouldn't dare depict it this way! Such strength was truly too powerful, too terrifying! Both Qian Zhenghai and the Fangs gained an even deeper appreciation of Qin Heng's power. A Grandmaster! That title was utterly insufficient to describe an expert of this caliber!

"These are the Gu Worms that the Gu Art practitioner nurtured with their own heart's blood." Qin Heng raised his palm. Thousands upon thousands, an innumerable, dense mass of Gu Worms, hovered above it!

Clustered together, they resembled a fleshy sphere covered in countless pulsating carbuncles.

It was utterly repulsive.

The mere sight of it made Fang Yiwen's face turn pale, and an uncontrollable wave of revulsion churned within her.

She could only turn her head away for the time being, unable to bear looking any longer.

Even Qian Zhenghai, Fang Liyang, and the others found it somewhat unbearable, their expressions changing slightly.

WHOOSH!

A crimson flame suddenly ignited in Qin Heng's hand. In an instant, the cluster of Gu Worms incinerated into a puff of black smoke, vanishing completely.

Fire conjured from thin air!? Everyone present was stunned once more, staring at Qin Heng in disbelief, like mortals gazing upon an Immortal—utterly shocked! Immense strength, incredible speed, a powerful physique—these could all be explained by the Martial Dao! But conjuring fire from an empty hand!? This wasn't some television drama! Even a Martial Arts Grandmaster couldn't transform Inner Strength into actual flames! Immortal! Such a legendary term surfaced in their minds. They looked at Qin Heng, a mixture of awe and uncertainty in their eyes. Perhaps only an Immortal could perform such a feat.

Qin Heng, however, paid no attention to their shock. He said lightly, "Alright, the Gu Worms have all been incinerated. Old Master Fang's body will recover soon. You don't need to worry."

Then, he looked at Qian Zhenghai and Zhao Weicai and said, "Let's go."

The two of them, as if awakening from a dream, managed to compose themselves and hurriedly followed.

However, just at this moment, Fang Liyang suddenly approached.

THUD!

He knelt before Qin Heng once again, kowtowing respectfully. "Mr. Xuantian," he said, "you have saved my father and, by extension, the Fang family. You are truly our family's savior.

Tomorrow, I will unconditionally transfer ninety percent of the Fang family's assets to you. I hope you will accept this token of our gratitude. Please, do not refuse!"

The Fangs would retain the remaining ten percent to cover living expenses and ensure basic development.

Qin Heng was momentarily taken aback by the words, then nodded. "Alright," he said.

He wasn't one to feign reluctance.

Since Fang Liyang was offering, he would accept. Besides, as Fang Liyang had said, he could indeed be considered the Fang family's savior; he deserved these assets.

The Fang family's total assets were around ten billion. Ninety percent of that was approximately nine billion—a considerable sum.

This would be beneficial for his plans in the Qi Lu region.

Fang Liyang was immediately overjoyed. "Rest assured, Mr. Xuantian," he said respectfully, "I will begin the procedures tomorrow and complete the asset transfer as quickly as possible!"

「Meanwhile, in Dianzhou, South Shu.」

In a Miaozhai Village, Chen Yuefeng returned, his body covered in wounds, clutching two red venomous snakes. Looking at the old house before him, he muttered, "Qin Heng, just you wait! These two venomous snakes are the final ingredients. The Ancestor will soon curse you to death!"

Then, he pushed open the door, intending to hand the two snakes to the "Ancestor."

PFFT!

The "Ancestor," who had been sitting there with eyes closed in meditation, suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, collapsed, and roared, "Who is it! Who destroyed my Gu Worms? I will kill you!"

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