Put away your magical powers now!.

Chapter 159 [The Banshee] (8500)

Chapter 154 [The Demoness] (8500)

On Saturday morning, Chen Yan and Lu Sisi walked out of the passenger arrival exit of the high-speed rail station in Lin'an Prefecture and saw a familiar-looking middle-aged man in a suit with a strong professional aura standing there.

The man spotted Chen Yan immediately, his eyes lighting up. He quickly stepped forward to greet him: "Teacher Chen! Hello, Teacher Chen! I'm Chairman He's personal assistant. Chairman He instructed me to come here to meet you..."

"Ah hello."

"You can just call me Xiao Liu." Assistant Liu quickly nodded and smiled, "We met at Chairman He's hometown. You went there with Master Chu..."

"Yes, I remember you." Chen Yan nodded.

Actually, I don't quite remember. The time I went to the He family's old mansion, Mr. He was a very wealthy man, the kind who was on the Forbes list. He was accompanied by several assistants. However, this person looked familiar to Chen Yan. He was indeed one of Mr. He's assistants, but Chen Yan couldn't match the name to his own.

Assistant Liu was clearly the kind of person who was very good at being an "assistant." She was quick-witted and knew how to handle things. After glancing at Chen Yan and Lu Sisi beside her, she enthusiastically took a rolling suitcase from Chen Yan and then led the two of them to the parking lot of the high-speed rail station.

A very luxurious van was waiting in the parking lot; the driver had already warmed up the car and turned on the air conditioning.

Assistant Liu respectfully invited the two to get into the car and sit in the most comfortable seats in the second row, while he himself sat in the front passenger seat.

Once the car started moving, Assistant Liu said in a cautious tone, "Originally, Chairman He wanted to pick you up personally, but a high-ranking official from the state came to the company for inspection and research this morning. As the chairman of the company, Chairman He was unable to leave, so he ordered me to pick you up. Please make sure to convey my apologies to you."

Chen Yan smiled and waved his hand: "Mr. He, you are too kind. I am just visiting Lin'an Prefecture. It is not a big deal. On the contrary, I am the one who has bothered you, Mr. He."

"No, no, no, Chairman He said that you are a distinguished guest, and it is his honor for such a distinguished guest to come. He asked me to do my best to receive you."

Chairman He, the boss named He Jianbo, a wealthy man—also the cunning old fox with Su Yi's son.

Chen Yan's trip to Lin'an was naturally for a mission from the Patrol Division. However, thinking that there should be no danger and that he was just there to observe and not to have any conflict with the target, and since it was the weekend, he simply treated it as a trip and brought Lu Sisi along as well.

Lin'an Prefecture is the headquarters of Mr. He's company. His company has invested heavily here, so he can be said to have a superior status and can mobilize amazing resources from all aspects.

Before Chen Yan arrived, he called Boss He and asked him for a small favor. Boss He readily agreed and even arranged all of Chen Yan's itinerary and accommodation.

The van carrying Chen Yan and the others arrived at the city center of Lin'an Prefecture, right in front of the lobby of a super-luxury hotel on the shore of the famous West Lake.

Mr. He's hospitality was indeed very thoughtful. The hotel had prepared a super luxurious suite facing West Lake, with excellent scenery and views.

Assistant Liu explained to Chen Yan that this room was a long-term private room reserved by Chairman He's company, specifically for receiving VIPs.

After arranging for Chen Yan and Lu Sisi to settle in, Assistant Liu said politely with a smile, "Chairman He instructed me to accompany you throughout your stay in Lin'an. I've been staying at the hotel these past few days, and the car with the driver is also here. We're your temporary service team, on standby 24 hours a day."

Chen Yan sighed inwardly; Chairman He's arrangements were indeed impeccable.

This ultra-luxury hotel, located right on the shores of West Lake, boasts stunning views from its suites and even provides a 24-hour service team including an assistant and driver – the level of hospitality is absolutely impeccable.

Assistant Liu maintained a respectful demeanor on the surface, but her mind was filled with thoughts.

The man in front of her, Chen Yan, looked far too young—based on Assistant Liu's years of experience working with Boss He, the level of hospitality he received was comparable to that of even the most important business partners in the company.

However, Assistant Liu would never be complacent or disrespectful towards Chen Yan just because he was young—firstly, because Chairman He had given her detailed instructions and instructions, and his attitude was very serious.

Secondly, Assistant Liu had met Chen Yan at the He family's old mansion. Chairman He valued Chen Yan highly that time, and even personally escorted him to the gate of the mansion before turning back after the car had driven away—this gesture alone speaks volumes.

Although Assistant Liu didn't know why Chairman He valued this young man so much—as an assistant, he naturally wouldn't know the specific details of Chairman He's family affairs, such as the collapse of the old lady's tomb and the disappearance of her body.

Moreover, Chen Yan should have come with Chu Keqing. The assistant, Zi Laoliu, knew very well that he was a member of the Xuanmen sect and held a high position. However, he was still just a member of the Xuanmen sect and did not involve the core interests of a wealthy man like Boss He. Logically speaking, it would have been enough to treat him with some courtesy and respect.

Boss He's attitude towards Chu Keqing was just so-so back then.

However, he treated Chen Yan with significantly more respect than he did Chu Keqing.

Assistant Liu had no idea why any of this happened—but that didn't matter to him. What mattered was that he knew how much his boss valued this young man named Chen Yan! As an assistant, all he had to do was obey his boss's attitude.

After arranging for Chen Yan and Lu Sisi to check in, and after the two had rested for a while, Assistant Liu called their room to ask if they could go out for lunch, subtly implying that lunch had already been arranged.

Chen Yan originally planned to take Lu Sisi downstairs for a casual stroll by West Lake for lunch, and grab a bite of whatever they could find.

However, since they've already made the arrangements, there's no need to refuse them.

Lu Sisi was a little uneasy. Although her family was well-off, she had never seen anything like this before. In particular, although Lu Sisi did not know the name of the boss He Jianbo, she knew about several brands under his company!

I've even used it myself!
"Chen Yan, you..."

"It's nothing. I just helped that Mr. He out before, and he wanted to return the favor."

Chen Yan comforted Lu Sisi and then took her downstairs.

In the lobby, Assistant Liu was already waiting respectfully at the elevator entrance, and then led the two out.

The meal was not held at the hotel, but rather in a place far from the city center.

Chen Yan had never been to this place before; given his previous financial situation, he had never even heard of it.

A vast Jiangnan-style garden, with ancient-style buildings, small bridges, flowing water, pavilions and towers.

And there were also polite service staff who followed along, giving introductions, as if Chen Yan and his companions were not there to eat, but to stroll in a garden.

This place covers at least a dozen acres!
However, there are only eight private rooms, and no main dining area.

Chen Yan and Lu Sisi were led into a private room. All the furnishings were antique, with an eight-immortal table and a grand master's chair.

Moreover, none of them are "fake" antiques; each one is a genuine old item.

Assistant Liu did not dine at the same table as Chen Yan; she simply accompanied the two of them inside before taking her leave.

After drinking a cup of fragrant tea, the dishes were served. Even though Chen Yan was already quite wealthy, he couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing feelings, emotions, and reflections).

A dish called "Shede" is actually just a plate of stir-fried bok choy hearts.

It uses 20 kilograms of organic vegetables grown without any chemical fertilizers. Each vegetable is peeled open, leaving only a core about the thickness of a little finger, and then stir-fried into a plate.

As for the dish "Douban Pork", Chen Yan originally thought it was a meat dish made with some kind of Douban sauce.

After the dish was served, the waiter gave an explanation, and Chen Yan and Lu Sisi couldn't help but exchange glances.

The meat was made with some kind of fermented soybean paste...

Instead, they carefully selected more than ten wild fish—Chen Yan didn't really understand what kind of fish they were, he only knew that for each fish, they only took a piece of meat from the head and cheeks—a piece of meat from the fish's face, about the size of a broad bean.

Just this part of the fish, how many fish would it take to make a bowl of this?
All the dishes contain absolutely no MSG; the flavor is entirely enhanced by using high-quality broth.

After Chen Yan and Lu Sisi finished their meal... to be honest, they didn't really care whether it was delicious or not anymore.

Generally speaking, it was delicious, but the feeling in my heart was no longer about the taste of the food.

It was more of a feeling of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both emotion and reflection).

The truly powerful and wealthy people in this world actually live such luxurious lives!
Compared to this scene, Chen Yan, who used to think he was a fairly wealthy man, now realized that his wealth was really nothing.

·
In the afternoon, in an indoor recording studio.

This is where a popular variety show produced by a film and television media company is being filmed.

Chen Yan and Lu Sisi sat discreetly in the audience—this variety show has been quite popular in the last two years, and tickets for the recording venue are hard to come by, but for Chen Yan, it was no problem at all.

Because the title sponsor of this variety show is a brand under Mr. He's company.

The sponsor wants two audience seats at the recording venue. What kind of difficulty is that?
If Chen Yan hadn't declined, she could have gone backstage and chatted with the famous celebrities and guests.

Chen Yan and Lu Sisi sat in the front row. After the recording started, Chen Yan noticed that the cameras on set would occasionally turn towards him and take many close-ups of Lu Sisi.

Chen Yan understood immediately; this was a characteristic of many indoor variety show recordings these days.

Film the audience's reactions in the stands and edit them into the final cut to create atmosphere—especially the pretty female audience members.

Lu Sisi's outstanding looks made her a focal point for photographers.

Chen Yan thought for a moment, then turned and waved to Assistant Liu, who was waiting at the entrance of the recording studio. Assistant Liu immediately bent down and ran over, leaning down to Chen Yan's side.

"Please tell the production team afterwards not to include any footage of my girlfriend."

As he spoke, Chen Yan pointed to a camera position that had been filmed several times earlier.

"...Ah, okay! I'll definitely get it done." Assistant Liu immediately agreed.

Then, a climax occurred during the recording of the program.

When a guest star appeared, it elicited a huge cheer and shout from the audience. Although in such indoor recordings, the cheers and shouts from the audience are mostly orchestrated by the on-site director, with someone leading the shouting or clapping.

However, the cheers when this female guest appeared were spontaneous, which clearly shows that she is very popular.

Even Lu Sisi, who was sitting next to Chen Yan, got excited and clapped her hands loudly while sitting next to Chen Yan. It was clear that Lu Sisi also liked this female guest.

Chen Yan glanced at his girlfriend, then sat quietly in his seat amidst the surrounding screams and cheers, scrutinizing the guest who was interacting with the audience on stage.

Lin Xianyu.

According to publicly available information, she is 21 years old, 165 cm tall, and weighs 44 kg.

Three years ago, she debuted as a singing and dancing idol in a talent show and quickly became popular with her outstanding appearance and excellent singing and dancing skills.

The idol group she debuted in had actually become a complete flop, but her solo career has been extremely successful.

A good figure, a pretty face, and excellent dancing skills—these are the most basic requirements.

Lin Xianyu's rise to fame, which has recently shown signs of becoming a top star, mainly stems from her public image and persona.

In today's entertainment industry, it's all about creating a persona.

Lin Xianyu has an outstanding appearance, but her overall appearance is actually quite glamorous, even somewhat seductive.

She played a villainous second female lead in a previous historical romance drama. Although she was nominally a villainous second female lead, her clear-headed, carefree, and insightful character was so endearing that she not only didn't make the audience hate her, but also garnered a lot of goodwill.

However, some leaked photos and appearances on several reality shows have revealed her "private" side to the public:

Despite having a stunningly beautiful face that could easily make her a femme fatale, she acts rather silly and adorable in private. She's unpretentious, outspoken, and doesn't care much about her image, showing no concern whatsoever for her idol persona.

The positive impression created by this contrast helped establish her persona, and this persona was quite appealing.

She then played the lead role in two idol dramas and participated in several popular variety shows with high national recognition, and now she has almost become a top-tier actress.

This woman also has a "foodie persona".

The "foodie" persona is actually quite common and nothing new in today's entertainment industry, but many celebrities who adopted this persona have later been exposed as "faking it." Celebrities, regardless of gender, have to control their figures, and in reality, very few are genuine foodies. Creating a "foodie" persona is simply a way to project a relatable image.

However, based on a few leaked photos, fan-taken pictures, and clips from variety shows, Lin Xianyu really does love to eat and can eat a lot.

During a scene where they were filming a meal, someone actually showed off a bowl of braised pork, which led to the trending topic of "eating props."

Fans have also captured photos of him eating alone in private.

She even did a live stream, where she ate from beginning to end.

In short, this persona has earned her a lot of public goodwill.

·
Chen Yan sat in his seat and watched Lin Xianyu begin to perform her talent on stage. After all, she was an artist who came from a singing and dancing idol background, so her professional basic skills were still very strong. Although she didn't sing live but used backing vocals, she was still very strong if she could maintain a relatively complete breath control and not go off-key or out of tune throughout the song.

Moreover, Chen Yan discovered a characteristic of Lin Xianyu.

This woman knows how to find the right camera angles while singing and dancing, and her facial expressions are very well controlled. During the gaps in some dance moves, she seems to naturally flirt with the camera or the audience.

His gaze didn't seem deliberately contrived; it was more like an unconscious, habitual gesture.

Chen Yan leaned back against the back of his chair in the audience, scrutinizing the radiant and charming female artist on stage.

Indeed, she's very charming.

Her figure was exceptionally good, slender and tall, yet with full curves, exuding a resilient and powerful presence. And a stunningly beautiful face capable of causing the downfall of a nation.

After her talent performance, she spoke very genuinely during the recording process, without any pretense or affectation. Even when she accidentally said something inappropriate, it was never excessive, which made her very likable.

Chen Yan's eyes flickered. Under the effect of his Heavenly Eye Qi Observation Technique, he stared at Lin Xianyu for a while and then... "As expected... she doesn't even bother to hide her demonic aura."

·
The recording lasted for four hours. After the recording ended, Chen Yan suddenly gave up his previous idea. He had not planned to contact the top target on the list this time, but only planned to observe it secretly first.

But at this moment, Chen Yan had another idea.

After the recording ended, Chen Yan called his assistant Liu and asked him to take him and Lu Sisi backstage to meet Lin Xianyu.

The reason is that Lu Sisi is a fan of Lin Xianyu.

The title sponsor of this variety show is Mr. He's company.

Lin Xianyu is actually the spokesperson for a brand under Mr. He's company.

With these two connections in mind, Assistant Liu immediately said there was no problem.

Chen Yan pulled Lu Sisi along and followed Assistant Liu to the backstage actors' rest area for the recording.

Assistant Liu was respectful to Chen Yan, but in reality, Chen Yan was no nobody!
As the boss's assistant, he was basically the "representative sent by the sponsor" on this recording set!
He is not only the sponsor of the show, but also the sponsor of the artist Lin Xianyu.

Lin Xianyu's agent quickly came out to greet her warmly. After hearing Assistant Liu's request, the agent saw Chen Yan standing in front of her and subconsciously showed a hint of vigilance and defensiveness on her face.

They assumed it was some powerful young master trying to seduce their female artist.

But Assistant Liu later said that the young man's girlfriend was a fan of the celebrity...

The agent immediately became enthusiastic again.

Chen Yan led Lu Sisi into Lin Xianyu's dressing room through her agent—given her status, she had a private dressing room.

Lu Sisi was very excited. After all, it was natural for an eighteen-year-old girl to be able to get close to her favorite artist, which naturally triggered Lu Sisi's fan mentality.

Lin Xianyu's behavior seemed unremarkable; it was just a "normal business" attitude, with very official enthusiasm and very official friendliness. She greeted Lu Sisi and took a photo with her.

Chen Yan didn't speak to Lin Xianyu, but calmly watched Lu Sisi take photos and exchange pleasantries with her.

Under the aura-observation technique, Lin Xianyu's demonic aura was completely exposed to Chen Yan's gaze.

Hmm, the demonic aura isn't very strong, and the cultivation level is probably only at the Transformation stage, but it's not very high.

That's true, Chen Yan smiled to himself. If it were some powerful demon with great cultivation, it wouldn't be up to him, an "unofficial member," to handle it.

Seeing Assistant Liu's respectful and careful demeanor as she accompanied Chen Yan, the agent couldn't help but become more cautious.

Assistant Liu was actually quite a big shot in this setting.

Mr. He's company is the title sponsor of this variety show—that's the top sponsor and the number one big spender.

He is also the owner of the company of the brand that Lin Xianyu endorses—and also the top spender and financial backer.

From a business perspective, when Mr. He's company records such videos, there must be a business representative present.

However, in front of Assistant Liu, the people in the company were just small fry.

He's Mr. He's assistant, practically a close advisor, someone who can represent Mr. He in public. The company business representative sent to the show's recording is just a slightly higher-ranking employee.

Seeing how obsequious Assistant Liu was to Chen Yan, the agent gave Lin Xianyu several meaningful glances, trying to signal her to take the initiative to get closer to this "powerful young master".

It's not that I really want to do anything, it's just that even making connections and expanding my network would be good.

But Lin Xianyu, who is usually quite clever and perceptive, seemed to ignore her manager's signals at this moment, and was only focused on talking to Lu Sisi. Her manager's eyelids were twitching from flipping so many times, but she could only helplessly endure it.

"Mr. Chen, it's getting late. Chairman He has prepared a banquet and is waiting for you. What do you think..."

After glancing at his phone, Assistant Liu leaned close to Chen Yan and spoke with a smile.

Chen Yan nodded. Assistant Liu had already told him that Boss He had company business to attend to during the day and couldn't show up, but dinner had been arranged for him to meet with Chen Yan in the evening.

Chen Yan nodded, then called over Lu Sisi. After politely saying goodbye to Lin Xianyu and the others, Chen Yan suddenly pretended to have a sudden idea and said with a smile, "It's almost 8 pm now. Miss Lin has probably not eaten since we started recording. How about... we go together? It's a private gathering with Chairman He, and there are no outsiders. My girlfriend really likes Miss Lin. If it's convenient, how about we go for a casual meal together?"

This statement was actually somewhat abrupt, even a bit outrageous.

However, Chen Yan's attitude did not show much enthusiasm for Lin Xianyu. When it came to taking photos, he let Lu Sisi approach her while he stood aside and waited indifferently.

Lu Sisi became Chen Yan's shield—preventing others from misunderstanding whether this young man of extraordinary status was after Lin Xianyu.

From Lin Xianyu's perspective, the agent's eyes immediately lit up!
Don't be fooled by the glamorous appearances of these celebrities; in the eyes of real capitalists and tycoons, they are nothing more than tools.

Even if she became a brand ambassador, it wouldn't reach the level of a real big boss like Chairman He. At most, Lin Xianyu's team could only contact the senior executives in charge of business at Chairman He's company—in other words, they were high-level employees with a little power.

Could I attend Mr. He's private dinner party?

Isn't this a perfect opportunity to build connections?
Before Lin Xianyu could speak, her agent said, "Mr. Chen, is it really alright? It won't be too much of a disturbance..."

"It's just a private dinner, there are no outsiders," Chen Yan replied casually.

Lu Sisi was somewhat excited, but she also subconsciously glanced at Chen Yan—she thought Chen Yan was doing this for her sake.

Lu Sisi also had some concerns. It was true that she liked Lin Xianyu quite a bit—but not to the point of being a die-hard fan or a brainless fan.

It would be great to be able to meet Lin Xianyu, get up close, and take a photo together.

Lu Sisi worried that giving more would cause trouble for Chen Yan.

Upon receiving Lu Sisi's gaze, Chen Yan understood her thoughts, smiled slightly at her, and patted her arm to indicate that she didn't need to worry.

"That would be more than we could ask for! It would be an honor for our Xianyu to attend Chairman He's private dinner!" The agent immediately agreed before Lin Xianyu could even respond.

Lin Xianyu glanced helplessly at the agent, then secretly gave Chen Yan a complicated look!

She sensed it while she was performing on stage; someone was using the Qi-gazing technique to spy on her!

Assistant Liu didn't say anything throughout the whole process. Only after Chen Yan extended the invitation and accepted it did he take out his phone and report to his boss.

·
"Sister Lin! You usually try your best to help me avoid these kinds of dinner invitations, right? Today you..."

"Xianyu! Are you out of your mind today? Of course, you should refuse those dinner invitations on ordinary days, but today's opportunity is different. Do you think you can just see Boss He whenever you want? Your endorsement contract expires next year. Boss He's company's brand is developing very well. We are still negotiating the price and term of the renewal with him after the endorsement contract expires."

"If I can get to know Mr. He tonight and leave a good impression... the subsequent endorsement contract will be just a matter of him saying a few words. Don't you understand?"

Inside the celebrity's van, the car was moving steadily. Besides the driver, there was Lin Xianyu, her manager, and two assistants sitting quietly in the last row.

“If some powerful young master or rich kid were making a move on you, I definitely wouldn’t have said that tonight. But as you saw, that young man isn’t interested in you at all. He brought his girlfriend, and she’s a fan of yours. What a great opportunity this is!”

The agent was still rambling on, but Lin Xianyu sighed and stopped talking. She just lowered her head, her eyes still showing some unease.

The other party is most likely a cultivator! That aura-gazing technique must have detected his problem!

But... there's no need for me to cause trouble, right?

I never do anything wrong in my daily life.

·
Mr. He's dinner party was held at a private club on the shore of West Lake.

This place is not large, just a small garden, but it is said to have a long history and a very skilled chef. It is not open to the public on weekdays, but only by reservation.

Before Chen Yan's car arrived, Assistant Liu had already sent the message when it was almost there.

As soon as Chen Yan got out of the car after parking in the club's internal parking lot, he saw Boss He standing at the gate of the courtyard waiting for him.

Chen Yan got out of the car, pulled Lu Sisi over, and smiled at Boss He: "Boss He, it's been a long time."

"Hello, Teacher Chen." Chairman He seemed to be in a good mood and took the initiative to shake hands with Chen Yan.

When Chen Yan saw that Chairman He was very polite, a thought struck him... This attitude of the other party did not seem to be just to repay a favor, but rather seemed to be that he also needed something from him.
"This is my girlfriend, Lu Sisi." Chen Yan then introduced the people next to him. Chairman He was very friendly and even made a few compliments, such as "they are a perfect match" or "they are a handsome couple."

However, when he saw Lin Xianyu walking over with her agent, Boss He's attitude was no longer so humble. He just smiled and nodded politely as a greeting.

The agent's eyes lit up, because when she got out of the car, she saw that Mr. He was actually waiting for her at the entrance of the parking lot.

The fact that this billionaire, whose net worth is listed on the Forbes list, could stand waiting at the gate makes one wonder even more about the identity of this young man.

There were actually only four people at the dinner table: Chen Yan, Lu Sisi, Boss He, and Lin Xianyu.

Agents and the like are not allowed to sit at the table; they went to another room to eat.

At the dinner table, Boss He only spoke to Chen Yan, while Lu Sisi sat with Lin Xianyu.

Actually, Mr. He felt somewhat helpless – he did have some things he wanted to ask Chen Yan for advice on, but he didn't expect Chen Yan to invite a female artist like Lin Xianyu.

In Mr. He's eyes, this kind of female celebrity has no value whatsoever—being a spokesperson for one of his brands is nothing special.

So what if they're popular celebrities? There are so many popular celebrities, it doesn't matter who we use.

The relationship between celebrities and brands has always been one where the celebrity is at a disadvantage.

As for women... Boss He doesn't really value women, so no matter how beautiful Lin Xianyu is, she's not very arousing to him.

Chen Yan looked at Boss He, who was still wearing the jade pendant given to him by the old fox Su Yi, a magical artifact that could shield against demonic energy.

Chen Yan nodded, pointed to the jade pendant on Boss He's chest, and said with a smile, "Let me see this."

"it is good!"

Mr. He readily took off his hands and handed them to Chen Yan.

Chen Yan held it in his hand, gently infused it with a wisp of vital energy, and then returned it to Boss He.

This magical artifact is quite old, and its vitality has been depleted, gradually diminishing its effectiveness. Chen Yan has now recharged it.

As Chen Yan infused his vital energy, Lin Xianyu, who was chatting with Lu Sisi, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and glance at Chen Yan meaningfully.

However, the woman was very cautious. She only glanced at Lu Sisi casually before immediately looking away and continuing to chat with her about gossip and entertainment news.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Chen Yan feigned getting up to leave the table and go to the restroom.

He went outside into the courtyard, went to the restroom, but didn't go back immediately. Instead, he strolled around the courtyard for a few steps, looking up at the scenery around him.

Under the cover of night, the courtyard of this clubhouse, with its antique architecture, looks quite elegant.

Chen Yan stretched and heard footsteps behind him.

The newcomer made no attempt to hide and walked openly behind Chen Yan.

Chen Yan turned around and looked at Lin Xianyu standing in front of him without any surprise.

Looking closely at this popular young actress, her looks are indeed extraordinary—but there's also something strange about her.

Because her charm actually surpasses her physical appearance.

Chen Yan didn't speak, but just smiled and quietly looked at Lin Xianyu.

Lin Xianyu sighed and bowed slightly: "Greetings, fellow Daoist."

Ok?
Chen Yan raised an eyebrow; he was no longer pretending.

"You're too kind, fellow Daoist," Chen Yan said calmly.

Lin Xianyu's eyes flickered, carrying a hint of wariness: "I wonder what brings you here today, fellow Daoist? Is there anything you wish to teach me?"

"You're lucky," Chen Yan said slowly. "I came here today specifically for you. I wanted to take a good look at you, and if there were any problems..."

As he spoke, Chen Yan shook his head: "But you are very lucky. I have looked at your destiny and fortune. Although you have demonic energy, there is no killing karma or evil energy in your destiny."

Lin Xianyu swayed, a fearful expression on his face: "Fellow Daoist is right! I, I have never killed a living being."

"That's good then." Chen Yan nodded and smiled. "Otherwise, I wouldn't be standing here talking to you. I would be going to your place tonight to take your life."

(End of this chapter)