Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Ghost Energy Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Ghost Energy Mr. Zhao stood up and began, “Nianyao, these are my good friends Zhou Huai’an and his wife Sun Qin. They need your help with something!”

“Huai’an, this is the Lady Zhong I mentioned to you before. Don’t be fooled by her young age; she’s incredibly capable. If it weren’t for her, Xiao Lang wouldn’t be here anymore.”

Zhou Huai’an and Sun Qin hurriedly stood up to greet her, yet they were still puzzled.

Indeed, they were desperate enough to try anything, having run out of options.

The hospital had run every test without finding the cause; their son’s body continued weakening day by day. They were truly afraid they may soon mourn their son’s death.

At their wit’s end, they thought of seeking a master’s guidance. Afterwards, Mr. Zhao mentioned his son’s case and strongly recommended this master.

Initially, when Zhong Niangyao and Lu Yichen entered, they assumed Lu Yichen was the master Mr. Zhao had mentioned, until they were introduced to Zhong Niangyao as the actual master.

Zhong Niangyao looked youthful, and with her stunningly beautiful face combined with a spirit-sensitive aura, she didn’t resemble a master at all. However, knowing Mr. Zhao and his family as old friends, they knew he wouldn’t joke about such a critical matter, so despite their doubts, they chose to trust for the time being.

After exchanging greetings, everyone took their seats.

“Huai’an, you should explain the situation to Lady Zhong,” suggested Mr. Zhao, “Shaohua’s condition is deteriorating, and we need to act quickly.”

Zhou Huai’an and Sun Qin exchanged a glance, with Zhou Huai’an speaking up, “Lady Zhong, the incident involves my son, Zhou Shaohua, who has been in a coma for three days now. There were no signs before his collapse, he was perfectly active, but then suddenly he fell. The hospital couldn’t diagnose any illnesses; they just say he’s sleeping. However, his organs are slowly failing. If this continues, I fear–”
His voice choked towards the end, struggling to continue.

Beside him, Sun Qin was in tears, looking utterly heartbroken.

“Nianyao, I really feel this isn’t an ordinary situation,” Zhao Wenjing chimed in, “Shaohua has always been healthy, a robust child ever since he was young. I can’t help but wonder if this has to do with some unclean presence.”

“It’s a ghost,” Zhong Niangyao stated flatly.

At her words, Zhou Huai’an and Sun Qin looked at each other. Though their presence here stemmed from such suspicions, seeing Zhong Niangyao’s nonchalant delivery made them skeptical.

“Big brother, how do you know that?” asked Zhao Xuanglang curiously, “You haven’t even met Shaohua, how can you be sure it’s a ghost? Couldn’t it be something else?”

“No need to see him in person,” Zhong Niangyao shook her head, then pointing at Zhou Huai’an and Sun Qin, she continued, “Just looking at them tells me. They carry a faint ghost energy, likely transferred from this Shaohua you mentioned. If they have ghost energy on them, it shows how formidable the ghost is.”

“The fact that they’re tainted with ghost energy means they must have been quite unlucky recently.”

Feeling a chill rising from their feet, Zhou Huai’an and Sun Qin knew her words hit home; indeed, they had faced misfortune these past days. However, their concern was more for their son at the moment.

“Master, what should be done about Shaohua?” asked Sun Qin urgently, “Is his condition very dangerous?”

“It is quite dangerous,” Zhong Niangyao nodded, “His organs have started to fail, and that’s a bad sign. But I need to see him in person to know more.”

“Then can we go now?” Zhou Huai’an was restless, “I’ll call the hospital immediately to bring Shaohua home.”

Since it was clear this wasn’t an ordinary event, it couldn’t be resolved in the hospital without drawing undue attention.

Zhou Huai’an and Sun Qin had already stood up, eager to take Zhong Niangyao with them immediately. However, they remained still, looking at Zhong Niangyao, waiting for her response.

Zhong Niangyao slowly stood up. “Then let’s go.”

Lu Yichen also stood up, following her closely.

Zhao Xuanglang looked between Zhong Niangyao and Lu Yichen, eventually deciding to follow. He wasn’t just there to spectate; Zhou Shaohua was like a brother to him, having grown up together, and he felt it was only right to show concern.

Mr. and Mrs. Zhao remained behind; they had only acted as intermediaries for introductions today. What followed was not their concern. After all, it wasn’t their family matter, and as friends, they shouldn’t interfere.

As for Zhao Xuanglang, it was natural for him to follow as a younger relative and Zhong Niangyao’s brother. With Zhong Niangyao there, they weren’t worried about him getting hurt.

In the car–
Zhong Niangyao looked at Lu Yichen beside her. “Why are you even coming along?”

This had nothing to do with Lu Yichen; why was he joining in?

“Just curious,” Lu Yichen responded casually, glancing at Zhao Xuanglang in the passenger’s seat, “I’m not the only irrelevant person here, right?”

Zhao Xuanglang wasn’t dim-witted. Although sitting in the passenger seat, he was keenly aware of the conversation behind him and knew Lu Yichen’s comment was aimed at him.

He turned around and spoke, “Third Master Lu, that’s not quite right. As the boss’s brother and now that my good friend is in trouble, isn’t it normal for me to go?”

“This trip is quite dangerous, Third Master Lu. You really shouldn’t have come.”

Having accompanied Zhong Niangyao on several such external missions before, he knew well how perilous such encounters could be. Being somewhat ill himself, Third Master Lu was likely to be a liability. Who knew, he might even end up needing protection.

Moreover, with such heavy yin energy, what if Third Master Lu fell seriously ill after returning?