Chapter 651: The Exorcist Zhang Family
Although Yang Haoran was mentally prepared, the situation in Ancheng still surprised him after he arrived.
Ancheng was larger than Lecheng, and much more prosperous, but now, Ancheng's dilapidated state was even more severe than Lecheng's.
The former prosperity was gone, replaced by broken streets strewn with garbage, where pedestrians were few and far between. The air reeked of a foul stench, like the smell of rotting corpses mixed with other repulsive odors, utterly nauseating.
Like Lecheng, Ancheng had also become independent. As for whether Lecheng's Administrative Courtyard was more powerful, or Ancheng's Administrative Courtyard, he wasn't sure.
Although Ancheng's situation was somewhat unexpected, he didn't stop because of it. After all, he hadn't come to Ancheng to assess the extent of its damage.
He was currently outside a Death God Temple, not Xu Meijing's villa. In his opinion, given the current circumstances, it was more likely Xu Meijing would be at the Death God Temple.
Moreover, even if Xu Meijing wasn't at the Death God Temple, he could inquire about her whereabouts from other Night Watchers. If the Night Watchers here didn't know either, it wouldn't be too late to check her villa afterwards.
At this moment, Yang Haoran couldn't help but sigh. If mobile phones were still functional, this problem wouldn't have arisen; a simple phone call would have resolved everything.
Yang Haoran's appearance immediately drew the attention of the Night Watchers inside the Death God Temple. In such sensitive times, any slight disturbance could fray one's nerves. Thus, the moment he appeared, the Death God Temple's Night Watchers instantly rushed out.
Yang Haoran stood with his back to the Death God Temple's main gate, his gaze directed towards Ancheng's urban area below. Behind him, the sound of tearing air resounded, and three figures appeared.
"Might I ask who you are, friend, and what brings you to our Death God Temple?"
A woman's voice came from behind him. From her tone, it was clear she was filled with vigilance regarding Yang Haoran's arrival.
All three sensed the Yin Qi winding around Yang Haoran's body, and they also detected spirit Power emanating from him. However, they didn't lower their guard simply because the power fluctuations he emitted were Spirit Power.
In the past, they would never have been this tense. After all, emitting Spirit Power meant they were allies. But times had changed; even though the power fluctuations from Yang Haoran were Spirit Power, they dared not be careless.
It was fortunate that the power fluctuations emanating from Yang Haoran were Spirit Power; otherwise, the three of them would probably not have been so polite.
Of course, not all Night Watchers were this vigilant. The key lay in who was leading them; different Emissaries of Death naturally led different types of Night Watchers.
Hearing this, Yang Haoran turned with a smile, looking at the three people behind him, then let his gaze fall upon the woman who had spoken.
After clearly seeing Yang Haoran's face, the expressions of the three present immediately changed. From their facial reactions, it was clear that all three recognized Yang Haoran.
"Greetings, Lord Yang!"
The three immediately dropped their wary expressions, their demeanor turning respectful, and quickly bowed to Yang Haoran.
Yang Haoran smiled, his gaze resting on the leading woman. This woman was none other than Chu Jiu, the second-in-command of the Ancheng Underworld Division.
"Heh heh, I thought you might have forgotten me. I didn't expect you'd still remember," Yang Haoran said with a chuckle.
"Lord Yang's great kindness to our Ancheng Underworld Division will not only be remembered by Chu Jiu, but also by the other Night Watchers you saved that day. It's just that Chu Jiu didn't expect Lord Yang to personally grace our Ancheng with your presence just now. We have been greatly presumptuous, and hope Lord Yang will not take offense!"
"Heh heh, it's alright. I greatly appreciate your approach. In these extraordinary times, it's essential to maintain a high level of vigilance at all times and never let your guard down. You've done very well."
Yang Haoran first praised the three with a smile, then continued, "I came to see your Emissary Xu about something. Is she currently at the Death God Temple?"
"The Emissary is not at the Death God Temple. She went out with several Night Watchers, while I and the other Night Watchers are stationed at various Death God Temples to prevent sneak attacks from Spirit Mediums," Chu Jiu replied.
Hearing this, Yang Haoran's expression remained unchanged, a smile still on his face.
"Do you know where she went?"
Chu Jiu hesitated for a moment, seemingly considering whether she should speak. However, her hesitation lasted only an instant before she decided to tell Yang Haoran.
"Lord Yang, I wonder if you know about the Ancheng Exorcist Zhang Family? " Chu Jiu didn't immediately answer Yang Haoran's question, instead asking him one of her own.
Yang Haoran nodded, indicating he knew about the Exorcist Zhang Family. However, Chu Jiu's question at this moment made him feel a little confused.
Ancheng had two major exorcist families: the Ma Family and the Zhang Family.
Although these two families didn't have many members, their reputations in Ancheng were very prominent.
Although both were renowned exorcist families in Ancheng, their methods were entirely different.
The Ma Family specialized in formations, and preferred to use various formations when facing enemies. The Zhang Family, on the other hand, excelled at magical arts, particularly various techniques for subduing demons and expelling evil.
Besides their differing methods, the two families' preferences were also completely different. The Ma Family enjoyed dabbling in zombies, while the Zhang Family preferred dealing with ghostly beings.
Yang Haoran did know some things about the Ancheng Exorcist Zhang Family, but he hadn't had any in-depth dealings with them, so his knowledge was very superficial.
"Did your Emissary go to the Zhang Family? " Yang Haoran asked Chu Jiu.
Chu Jiu nodded lightly, saying, "The Emissary did indeed go to the Zhang Family. Apparently, something major happened at the Zhang Family, and it's related to ghostly beings, which is why they sent someone to invite the Emissary over."
Yang Haoran frowned slightly, then said, "The Zhang Family are experts at dealing with ghosts. Could it be that they've finally tripped up in their own area of expertise this time?"
"I don't know the exact situation either. Perhaps Lord Yang could rest inside the temple for a while, and I'll notify you the moment our Emissary returns," Chu Jiu said.
Yang Haoran thought for a moment, then gently shook his head.
"There's no telling when your Emissary will be back, and simply waiting here isn't a solution. I only know of the Zhang Family, but I don't know where they are. Do you? " Yang Haoran asked Chu Jiu.
"I know where the Zhang Family is. Is Lord Yang planning to go there in person? " Chu Jiu asked.
"That's right, I'm going to go there myself. That way, if your Emissary encounters any trouble, I can lend a hand. After all, in the current situation, there's no harm in being cautious," Yang Haoran replied.
"Lord Yang makes a good point. With Lord Yang going, if our Emissary truly encounters any danger, she'll be able to avert it," Chu Jiu responded.
Chu Jiu replied, then informed him of the Zhang Family's location.
After learning the Zhang Family's precise location, Yang Haoran didn't hesitate. He immediately tore through space, hurrying towards the Zhang Family.
His ideal outcome for this trip to Ancheng to find Xu Meijing was to meet her immediately and then journey to the Underworld together.
However, not only did he not get the ideal result he'd hoped for, but complications arose instead. Though he felt a bit helpless, he still decided to make a trip to the Zhang Family.
He couldn't be sure if Xu Meijing would encounter danger on this trip, but in his opinion, her journey carried a certain degree of risk. After all, the Zhang Family were experts at dealing with ghosts. If something major had happened to their family, and it was due to ghostly beings, then the strength of the troublesome ghostly being must be truly astonishing; otherwise, why would the Zhang Family send someone to invite Xu Meijing?
He felt somewhat uneasy, so he decided to go to the Zhang Family to assess the situation. If Xu Meijing truly ran into trouble, his presence would mean an extra helping hand.
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