Ye Tian: "A few million isn't much. How about this, I'll transfer one million to your account every month from now on. Is that enough?"
Ming Chen smiled: "It's more than enough. But I can't always let the Abbot pay."
Ye Tian: "It's a small amount, not worth mentioning. You mentioned performing rituals, is that to help the deceased ascend?"
Ming Chen nodded: "There are quite a few funerals, and some are to help people expel evil spirits and heal illnesses. Unfortunately, my abilities are limited, and there are some troubles I cannot resolve."
Ye Tian: "What kind of troubles?"
Ming Chen picked up a booklet from beside him and said: "For any matters I couldn't resolve, I didn't give definitive answers, claiming I would help them later. All cases are recorded in this booklet. Please take a look, Abbot."
Ye Tian opened the booklet. The first page stated that in Hongye Town, at the foot of the mountain, there was a wealthy man named Zhou, also known as Officer Zhou. Officer Zhou was fifty-three years old. Three months ago, Officer Zhou's newly married wife suddenly went insane.
Although Officer Zhou was over fifty, his wife was only twenty. She was a renowned beauty from a neighboring town and a university student. It was said she married him before graduating. To marry this young and beautiful university student, he paid a dowry of 1.08 million and gifted his future brother-in-law a house outside the Fifth Ring Road.
It's worth noting that even a house outside the Fifth Ring Road would cost a few million. Not only that, but he also arranged a high-paying yet relatively easy job for his brother-in-law, and even purchased retirement insurance for his parents-in-law, who were around his own age.
Getting married should have been a joyous occasion. However, less than a month after bringing his bride home, she suddenly went mad, becoming immensely strong, requiring seven or eight grown men to barely restrain her.
Officer Zhou was extremely worried. He and his new wife were getting along well. He had invited many renowned experts to help, but none were successful. In the meantime, he had also sought out Ming Chen.
Although Ming Chen's cultivation was not high, the heritage of the Jade Emperor Temple was significant, so he possessed some Taoist abilities. However, despite using various methods, he couldn't cure the bride.
After reading about Officer Zhou's situation, he asked: "Ming Chen, what do you think is going on with this bride?"
Ming Chen replied: "It doesn't seem like possession. Her physique seems to have undergone some kind of mutation. Especially when I observed her eyes, I always felt she was lucid."
"Where does this so-called madness come from?"
Ming Chen explained: "They call her mad because she won't let anyone near. She almost beat Officer Zhou to death and injured his younger brother."
Ye Tian: "Not possession, and her body suddenly became stronger. That's interesting. Has anyone else resolved this matter?"
Ming Chen: "Not yet. A couple of days ago, Officer Zhou called me again, hoping I would visit. Although I couldn't solve the problem at the time, the methods I employed did impress Mr. Zhou, making him believe I had capabilities."
Ye Tian glanced at the time: "There's still time. Let's go. I'll resolve this matter first."
Ming Chen smiled: "Alright. Si Yuan, prepare the car!"
Five minutes later, they were in the car heading towards Hongye Town. Xia Lei also tagged along. While it wasn't suitable to bring someone along for such matters, Ye Tian wanted her to broaden her horizons and gain some experience, so he allowed her to join.
Sitting in the car, Xia Lei was a bit nervous. She asked: "Brother Ye Tian, are we going to fight ghosts?"
Ye Tian looked at her and said: "Xia Lei, you are also a cultivator from now on. You must have composure when facing situations."
Xia Lei nodded: "Okay, I'm not afraid."
Liu Si Yuan chuckled: "Miss Xia, in fact, once you experience these things more often, they won't seem so strange. The world is vast and full of wonders; some things even we cannot explain."
Hongye Town wasn't far, and they arrived in about ten minutes. The car stopped directly in front of Officer Zhou's mansion. Having received a call in advance, Officer Zhou, who was out, rushed home. He had just arrived home when Ye Tian and his group appeared.
Getting out of the car, Officer Zhou greeted them with great respect: "Daoist Master, thank you for coming."
Ming Chen stepped aside and introduced Ye Tian: "This is our Abbot. My Taoist abilities are weak, and I couldn't help Mr. Zhou last time. This time, our Abbot has returned from his travels, and he will personally handle it."
Officer Zhou was overjoyed and quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "So it's the Abbot! A pleasure to meet you!"
Ye Tian nodded slightly: "Mr. Zhou, let's dispense with pleasantries. We'll go see your wife first."
Officer Zhou quickly replied: "Yes, yes, please follow me!"