Told You I Can Turn Back Time
Chapter 113: The Deadly Lonely Star

Chapter 113: Chapter 113: The Deadly Lonely Star

Master Kongchan’s reputation in He Xi Mansion was already well-established and widespread as if thunder had pierced the ear.

The other party hailed from one of the nine major sects, Da Guangming Temple, and it was said that many years ago, he set forth from west to east to spread his teachings.

Later, when this master arrived at He Xi Mansion, he reportedly encountered bandits who attempted to rob and murder him, but with a single chant of a Buddhist invocation, he converted over a hundred bandits to lay down their butcher knives, sincerely revere Buddha, and wholeheartedly follow him.

Thereafter, he led these disciples all over He Xi Mansion, and aside from delivering sermons and administering medicine every day, he was also received as an honored guest by the influential families in various places, invited for profound discussions that often gave people much to ponder and admire, thereby further increasing his fame.

And at this very moment, Zhao Tianlong scanned the crowd around him before slowly opening his mouth to say, "Everyone present is a renowned master within He Xi Mansion."

"Today I have invited you all here for a matter that I’m sure you have already heard about... It is because of my daughter’s issue."

"My daughter is afflicted with the curse of Tian Sha Lone Star, which condemns her relatives and friends to disaster, and she was already destined to lead a life of loneliness and suffering."

"However, we were fortunate to receive guidance years ago from a passing expert, ’Huang Feng,’ who repressed this ominous fate until now."

"But before Huang Feng left, he mentioned that, with his ability, at most he could only suppress the Tian Sha Lone Star until she turned eighteen."

"Once my daughter surpasses eighteen, I’m afraid it will become even more difficult to contain this ominous fate. It will rebound with greater ferocity, and by then, those close to her will die terribly, and to see one’s family ruined and members perished will be all too common. He advised me to make early preparations."

"Over the years, I have been bravely advancing in my achievements and establishing my career, and my daughter has lived in peace and without concerns."

"But starting half a year ago, strange occurrences began happening frequently within the mansion, and my daughter’s temperament has greatly changed, as if she’s possessed by evil spirits."

"Today, whoever can resolve the trouble with my daughter, I will spare no expense in rewarding."

"Whether it’s desiring gold, silver, and jewels, wanting to command troops, or seeking inheritance of scrolls, there are no problems."

As Zhao Tianlong’s words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room heated up in an instant, and each master appeared eager to try their hand.

Lin Xing was looking forward to it, too, thinking to himself, "Tian Sha Lone Star? A curse that condemns relatives and friends? If I were to stay with her all the time, wouldn’t that lead to frequent deaths?"

On the other hand, Zhao Tianlong nodded towards the butler at his side, who then said to everyone, "Please follow me."

Master Kongchan then walked behind Zhao Tianlong.

The master shook his head, "Master Zhao, since you have already invited this poor monk, why bother to post notices inviting people from all counties?"

The renowned Zhao Tianlong now appeared extremely haggard as if all his martial prowess was ineffective against these strange occurrences.

He whispered to Master Kongchan, "Please forgive me, Master. It’s the missus, overwrought with love for our daughter, who acted irrationally in desperation and had the notices sent out. I’ve already scolded her."

Master Kongchan sighed softly, "This monk isn’t blaming you, Master Zhao. It’s just that among the present crowd, many are local medicine men and witches, good at deceiving simple country folks, but if they meddle hastily in today’s matters, I’m afraid it would only harm your beloved daughter."

"This..." Although Zhao Tianlong was a local tyrant, over the years, he had focused on martial arts and battlefield tactics, and he really didn’t understand much about gods, ghosts, and matters of fate and feng shui.

Upon hearing Master Kongchan’s words, he hesitated.

Master Kongchan shook his head, "When this poor monk exorcises the evil spirits from your beloved daughter, please have the Commander keep these people in check to avoid disrupting the important matter."

Sky Dragon immediately nodded in agreement, "It should be so."

Meanwhile, Lin Xing and Bai Yiyi, who were following the main group, suddenly heard a calling from behind.

"Is that... Lady Bai?"

Puppet Girl turned her head and saw a bald young monk looking at her.

She saw the little monk running up, looking at Puppet Girl excitedly, "Lady Bai, don’t you remember me? I’m Niu San."

"Niu San?" the Puppet Girl said coldly, "Oh, I remember now. You were the one I saved from bandits last time, weren’t you? How did you become a monk?"

Niu San immediately spoke with some pride, "Thanks to Master Kongchan’s grace, he took me in as a Registered Disciple. Now I even have a Buddhist name, called Qing Hui."

Originally, Niu San felt somewhat inferior and embarrassed in front of the Puppet Girl, but upon recalling that he had been accepted by Master Kongchan as a Registered Disciple and thus belonged to the Bright Temple, one of the nine major sects, he felt a surge of confidence and straightened his back in front of the Puppet Girl.

Niu San asked, "Sister Bai, what brings you here?"

The Puppet Girl glanced at Lin Xing beside her and said, "I’m accompanying him to look for the evil spirits."

While the two were talking, another middle-aged monk with a beard came up.

The middle-aged monk couldn’t help but take a few extra looks at the Puppet Girl and asked, "Qing Hui, do you know this young lady?"

Niu San quickly introduced her, "Brother Qing Yuan, this is the Sister Bai I’ve told you about. She is a skilled martial artist and a righteous person. Last time, it was she who single-handedly charged into a group of more than a dozen bandits and rescued me. Otherwise, I would have been a corpse by the roadside today."

"Oh?" The middle-aged monk looked the Puppet Girl up and down before he smiled and said, "Indeed a brave female hero. However, what we are going to face next are ghosts and such; martial arts, no matter how advanced, are useless."

"Especially since the misfortune of this young lady is due to the malevolent star ’Sky Dragon’, which is why she has attracted evil spirits, causing harm to the lives of others."

"With so many people gathered here today, I’m afraid they will all be affected by the ominous fate of the ’Sky Dragon’."

"My master, Master Kongchan, is deeply versed in Buddhist Law. Since the young lady has once saved Qing Hui, you may join us to avoid harm from those ghosts."

Niu San looked over with anticipation at these words.

But Lin Xing directly said, "No need, we are not afraid of death."

In his mind, he thought, "I want to see just how many times this ’Sky Dragon’ can kill me."

The Puppet Girl spoke indifferently on the side, "I’ll just follow him."

Bai Yiyi thought to herself, "Anyway, if someone is to die, it’ll be Lin Xing dying in front of me. And since he can turn back time, it means he can’t really die, which in turn means I can’t die either by staying close to him, haha... "

Hearing their response, the middle-aged monk shook his head and looking at Lin Xing said, "I’m afraid you two have not yet seen the full extent of those ghosts and goblins."

Feeling the youth’s exuberance, he did not try to persuade them further and walked away with Qing Hui.

Soon after, everyone arrived at a large garden bathed in moonlight, casting faint and elongated shadows.

Only a solitary pavilion stood in the center, its doors and all the windows sealed shut with wooden planks, giving it a mysterious and eerie aura.

The steward, who was originally leading the way, was now at the back without anyone noticing when and began to tremble as he pointed to the pavilion, "The young lady is in that building."

Seemingly seeing the confusion in everyone’s eyes, Zhao Tianlong sighed deeply and said with a look of dejection, "Since half a year ago, the ominous fate of the ’Sky Dragon’ on my daughter can no longer be suppressed, and the maids and servants around her have died one by one."

"Fearing she might harm more people, I locked her up in this pavilion. Apart from a small hole we use to pass in some food and clothes, all other doors and windows are sealed shut."

"Only recently, she has become more and more peculiar, as if she has become a different person."

"Especially at night, the whole garden becomes chilling, like a realm of ghosts..."

While the steward spoke, a faint white light rose from the pavilion, casting the silhouette of a slender woman.

"Father? Are you here to see me?"

"Why do you keep me locked up? Did I do something to make you angry, father?"

"Since half a year ago, father, you’ve become like a different person, scolding and hitting me every day, and locking me up in here..."

The woman’s voice broke into sobs as she spoke.