A couple of days ago, the church in town reopened, and Taoist Priest Yi Mei was very worried about it. The reopening of the Three Killings Position and the clash in the Feng Shui layout would bring great trouble to the town.

"Disciple nephew, that's why you all need to be careful."

Taoist Priest Yi Mei spoke to Xiao Yu about the matter.

"Uncle Master, we will be cautious. If there's anything you need from us juniors, just let us know."

Xiao Yu and Ren Tingting were preparing to take their leave.

At that moment, a girl hurried over and spoke to Taoist Priest Yi Mei about seeing a corpse-driving team last night, suspecting that they might be impostors.

"Miss Annie, I will pay attention to this matter. Something might happen in the next few days, so please be extra careful."

Taoist Priest Yi Mei advised the girl, Annie.

Xiao Yu recalled that this girl was Annie, the daughter of the richest man in Jiuquan Town, who, like Ren Tingting, had returned from studying in the provincial capital.

"Annie, do you remember me?"

Ren Tingting stepped forward to greet Annie after they finished their conversation.

"Tingting, what are you doing here?"

"I'm sorry, I was in such a hurry earlier that I didn't notice you."

Annie was surprised to see Ren Tingting and apologized politely.

"It's okay, I know you were eager to discuss important matters."

"We're traveling, and we just arrived in Jiuquan Town yesterday. This is Xiao Yu."

Ren Tingting introduced Xiao Yu to Annie.

"Hello."

Annie nodded in greeting to Xiao Yu.

"Miss Annie, hello."

Xiao Yu nodded in response.

"Tingting, it's been a long time since we last met. Let's have a good chat, and you should stay in Jiuquan Town for a while longer."

Annie invited Ren Tingting to stay longer and enjoy the town.

"Sure, it's been a while since we last met. Let's find a place to have a good chat now."

Ren Tingting was also delighted to see her classmate again.

After they finished discussing, Xiao Yu bid farewell to Taoist Priest Yi Mei.

"Tingting, there's a café in town. Why don't we go there and sit for a while?"

Annie suggested going to a more upscale place to showcase the prosperity of Jiuquan Town.

"Sure, I don't have many requirements."

Ren Tingting didn't mind, as there was also a café in Ren Family Town, and she was already tired of it.

"Alright, let's go to the café."

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Annie led the two of them there.

At the café, the three of them ordered drinks and snacks, and Ren Tingting and Annie chatted happily.

After a while, the conversation turned to Xiao Yu.

"So, Xiao Yu is your boyfriend?" Annie teased with a smile.

"Yes."

"And what about you, Annie? Do you have someone you like?"

Ren Tingting answered openly.

"As for me, I haven't met anyone I like yet. The Mayor's son, David, has been pursuing me, but I don't like him."

Annie, with a hint of a green tea girl vibe, implied that it wasn't her lack of charm, but rather her high standards that made her uninterested in ordinary people.

"Hehe, it seems like Annie's suitors are as numerous as when we were in school, even after returning to Jiuquan Town."

Seeing Annie's demeanor, Ren Tingting wasn't simple either, subtly mocking her.

Xiao Yu watched the two's superficial friendship, focusing only on drinking tea and eating snacks.

After chatting for a long time, Ren Tingting and Annie's interest waned.

"Let me take you around. It's your first time in Jiuquan Town, and the environment and development here are quite good. By the way, the church in town reopened a few days ago. Do you want to take a look?"

Annie introduced her hometown and invited Xiao Yu and Ren Tingting to explore.

"Not today. We just arrived yesterday, and I want to rest a bit."

Having just mentioned the church's issues, Ren Tingting wouldn't go and declined directly.

"That's right, didn't Taoist Priest Yi Mei also say to be cautious these days? It's better to stay in."

Xiao Yu added, then took out a protective jade plaque and handed it to Tingting, signaling with his eyes.

"Annie, this jade plaque is for you. It's a protective amulet, so don't take it off."

Ren Tingting understood the implication and then gave it to Annie.

"Tingting, why do you believe in these things now?"

Annie accepted the jade plaque but didn't pay much attention.

"Believe it or not, just listen to me. It's my good intention."

Ren Tingting didn't want to explain further.

"Alright, I'll listen to Tingting. Thank you."

Annie followed Ren Tingting's advice and wore the jade plaque.

Shortly after, the three of them parted ways.

Xiao Yu and Ren Tingting returned to the inn.

"Brother Yu, why did you give Annie a protective jade plaque? Is something big going to happen in Jiuquan Town? Is it related to the church?"

Ren Tingting inquired about the reason, knowing Xiao Yu wouldn't give away a protective jade plaque worth hundreds of silver dollars just because Annie was pretty.

"The sky over Jiuquan Town is overcast, and I have a bad feeling. Seeing that you have a good relationship with your classmate, I gave her a jade plaque for protection."

Xiao Yu looked solemnly out at the gloomy sky, knowing that what was meant to come would eventually come.

He had once watched a movie and regretted that Annie was bitten by a vampire, even getting involved with one, leaving a suspenseful ending.

Now that they had met, he decided to help if he could.

The next day, news of an incident at the church spread like wildfire in Jiuquan Town.

Xiao Yu and Ren Tingting went to the church to see what had happened.

When they arrived, a large crowd had already gathered, and the town's security team was investigating.

Before long, Taoist Priest Yi Mei arrived with his disciples.

"Uncle Master, you're here."

Xiao Yu went up to greet him.

"Disciple nephew is here too."

"Disciple nephew arrived early. Do you know what's going on?"

Taoist Priest Yi Mei inquired about the details.

"I just got here too. I saw the security team investigating, but I haven't seen anyone from the church come forward."

Xiao Yu said he didn't know.

The Mayor of Jiuquan Town, wealthy gentry, Annie, and David all arrived at this time.

There had been rumors before that there were issues with the church, and now that something had happened after its reopening, these local gentry and clan elders were very concerned.

At this moment, the church doors opened, and Father Wu came out with the clergy.

"Hallelujah."

"Dear believers, Mayor, Captain, we will handle the matter ourselves.

This priest has returned to heaven, called by the Lord, and we will hold a mass for him."

Father Wu addressed the crowd and instructed the clergy to carry the deceased priest into the church.

"Since it's the Lord's will, we'll leave it to Father Wu."

The Mayor and Captain were more than happy to let the church handle the trouble.

"This fellow cultivator, this person was harmed by evil forces. If not handled properly, it will cause big problems."

Taoist Priest Yi Mei stepped forward to remind them, seeing they didn't take it seriously or perhaps didn't know.

"Hallelujah, and who might you be...?"

Father Wu feigned ignorance.

"This is Taoist Priest Yi Mei, an Eastern cultivator.

I believe Father Wu should know something about the wound on this priest's neck."

Xiao Yu stepped forward to support Taoist Priest Yi Mei.

"Oh, an Eastern cultivator. But we will handle this matter ourselves."

Father Wu avoided Xiao Yu's question and turned to enter the church.

Seeing Father Wu's insistence, Xiao Yu didn't want to say more. It was their choice to face death.

Taoist Priest Yi Mei still wanted to argue, demanding they burn the priest's body and close the church.

However, the Mayor and local gentry all came out to dissuade him, disagreeing with his suggestion.

"Fine, when things go wrong, don't come looking for me."

Taoist Priest Yi Mei left in anger.

...

Xiao Yu and Ren Tingting followed Taoist Priest Yi Mei back to his home.

Seeing that Taoist Priest Yi Mei was still angry, Xiao Yu tried to calm him down.

"Uncle Master, why get angry? It's fate. We should do what we need to do and leave the rest to their destiny."

Xiao Yu tried to ease Taoist Priest Yi Mei's anger.

"I tried to stop the church from reopening because I knew there would be problems.

Now that something has happened, they still don't realize the danger.

I don't know how much trouble this will cause."

Taoist Priest Yi Mei spoke, getting angrier as he continued.

"It's hard to advise those destined to die. All we can do is try to ensure the safety of innocent townspeople."

Xiao Yu was also helpless, wondering what to do when people didn't believe him.

"Disciple nephew, tell me your plan."

After a while, Taoist Priest Yi Mei calmed down a bit.

"We'll set up defenses around the church. Even if something happens, we can't let evil harm the townspeople."

Xiao Yu thought about it and realized it was the only plan.

"Just the few of us can't cover the whole area."

Taoist Priest Yi Mei looked at his two disciples and Ren Tingting, knowing they were too weak to handle it alone.

"We can either narrow the range and stay close to the church or guard the roads. There's no other way."

Xiao Yu pondered and then shook his head.

"Yes, that's all we can do."

Taoist Priest Yi Mei frowned, unable to come up with a better plan.

After discussing further, they each prepared and then gathered at Taoist Priest Yi Mei's home before heading to the church.

Back at the inn, Xiao Yu secretly took out many talismans and a few magical artifacts from his Inner World and placed them in his bag.

"Tingting, wear these protective amulets and jade plaques. These talismans don't require spiritual power to activate; just throw them. The magical artifacts work the same way."

Xiao Yu took out the talismans and magical artifacts, equipping and protecting Tingting.

"Brother Yu, maybe I shouldn't go. I'll stay at the inn and hide to avoid getting in your way."

Ren Tingting was a bit scared and worried about being a burden to Xiao Yu.

"If we're together, I can ensure your safety. If you stay here, I'm afraid you'll be in danger. If things get out of control, nowhere will be safe.

If it becomes unmanageable, I'll take you and leave Jiuquan Town immediately."

Xiao Yu thought carefully and decided to take Ren Tingting with him.

"Okay, if that's the case, I'll follow Brother Yu's arrangement."

Ren Tingting found it reasonable and agreed to go together.

In the evening, Xiao Yu and Ren Tingting arrived at Taoist Priest Yi Mei's home.

"Junior Brother, Junior Sister, just throw these talismans. Wearing these protective jade plaques can defend against evil attacks, and you can use the magic swords too."

Xiao Yu took out some talismans and magical artifacts and gave them to Ah Xing and Ah Yue, knowing their strength was too weak and they might fall into danger.

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

Ah Xing and Ah Yue thanked him happily.

Xiao Yu took out advanced attack talismans and protective jade plaques for Taoist Priest Yi Mei, knowing he would be the main force in battle and needed to be well-equipped.

Seeing this, Taoist Priest Yi Mei also brought out his stash, distributing talismans and magical artifacts to Xiao Yu.

As night fell, Xiao Yu and the others set up an ambush around the church.

What they didn't know was that Taoist Priest Tulong, with his team disguised as a corpse-driving group to smuggle opium, had already entered the church.

As the night deepened, a commotion arose, and Taoist Priest Yi Mei and Xiao Yu noticed it, warning everyone to be on guard.

About ten figures appeared, revealing themselves to be Tulong's group, all showing ferocious fangs, clearly bitten and turned into vampires.

"Tingting, when we start fighting, stay close behind me and don't stray too far."

Xiao Yu instructed Ren Tingting.

Taoist Priest Yi Mei gave similar instructions to his disciples.

"Be careful, everyone."

After reminding them, Taoist Priest Yi Mei suddenly charged forward to attack the infected vampires.

Xiao Yu and the others followed closely.

Xiao Yu activated his magic sword, which shone brightly, and engaged the vampires in close combat.

"Swish, swish, swish."

In one swift move, Xiao Yu beheaded three vampires.

The commotion attracted other vampires, and five of them charged at him.

Ren Tingting, following behind Xiao Yu, threw talismans like they were free, severely injuring one vampire.

Xiao Yu seized the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.

Seeing the overwhelming numbers, Xiao Yu activated a Blazing Fire Talisman, which exploded into flames, causing the four vampires to scream and thrash.

Xiao Yu advanced with his sword, decapitating the four vampires.

On the other side, Taoist Priest Yi Mei was fighting Tulong, and the other vampires had already been dealt with by him.

Just as Xiao Yu was about to help, Tulong was defeated by Taoist Priest Yi Mei.

"Is everyone okay?"

Taoist Priest Yi Mei asked the group.

"Tingting, how are you?"

Ren Tingting had many protective jade plaques, and these vampires couldn't break through, but Xiao Yu still asked with concern.

"I'm fine, just a bit uncomfortable."

Ren Tingting felt uneasy looking at the chaotic corpses on the ground.

Ah Xing and Ah Yue were also unharmed.

Taoist Priest Yi Mei and Xiao Yu gathered the bodies and used fire talismans, igniting a blazing fire.

"Uncle Master, should we continue guarding or check the church?"

Xiao Yu asked Taoist Priest Yi Mei for his opinion.

"Let's take a look. These people were bitten by evil tonight and transformed so quickly. If it breaks out in town, we'll be overwhelmed and unable to manage. We should solve the problem at its source as soon as possible."

Taoist Priest Yi Mei was concerned about the townspeople's safety and wanted to address the issue quickly.

Taoist Priest Yi Mei, Xiao Yu, and the others approached the church, hearing the continuous hymns from inside.

"Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah."

Through the window, Xiao Yu and the others saw the situation inside the church.

The clergy, led by Father Wu, surrounded the deceased priest, singing hymns continuously.

After a while, perhaps the priest's cultivated power was exhausted in fighting the vampire virus, and the priest's body began to transform.

The clergy showed signs of panic, and Father Wu, seeing this, quickly raised his voice.

"Hallelujah, save the soul, stay away from Satan..."

Unfortunately, it had no effect, and the body's movements grew larger, even sprouting fangs.

Suddenly, it stood up abruptly.

At this moment, Father Wu panicked, and the clergy, even more frightened, huddled together, holding up crosses and singing hymns loudly to bolster their courage.