The elder monk's strength, able to suppress the Curse Ghost, was evidently many times greater than that of the Green Blood Ghost.

If he were to confront it directly, the elder monk's strength might be adequate to vanquish the Green Blood Ghost with just one True Word Incantation, entirely obliterating its existence.

Regrettably, the Curse Ghost, who held the Soul-hooking rope, also restrained the Elder Monk, leaving him without the strength to deal with the Green Blood Ghost attacking him from his back.

Although the Elder Monk seemed to cultivate some strange art, each time the Green Blood Ghost attacked, he was able to heal swiftly.

However, Xiao Mu could see that the Green Blood Ghost could indeed inflict damage on the Elder Monk. With each Green Blood Ghost's attack, the Elder Monk's presence faded slightly as he healed himself.

Over time, if the standoff persisted, the Elder Monk, whose strength was initially beyond that of the Curse Ghost, stood a real chance of being overwhelmed and killed in a cooperation between the Curse Ghost and the Green Blood Ghost.

The Green Blood Ghost, Curse Ghost, and Elder Monk, who were in a deadlock, evidently heard Xiao Mu's footsteps.

The Curse Ghost, fully restraining the Elder Monk to buy the Green Blood Ghost an opportunity, had no time to pay attention. But the Green Blood Ghost attacking the Elder Monk from behind glanced over at this side.

Seeing Xiao Mu and the Ghost Servant beside him, the Green Blood Ghost's distorted face immediately changed color.

Either of the two arrivals were too strong for it. The shock caused it to slow its assault on the elder monk.

Just like the Curse Ghost, the Elder Monk had no time to divert his attention, but caught sight of Xiao Mu out of the corner of his eye, a joyous expression appearing on his face.

However, he could not speak while chanting the True Word Incantation, and thus, he could not greet Xiao Mu.

Seeing this situation, Xiao Mu immediately knew what he had to do.

Without a doubt, he had to assist the elder monk in killing the Green Blood Ghost.

"Kill!"

Xiao Mu directed his Ghost Servant towards the Green Blood Ghost. The Ghost Servant immediately rushed off, wielding his soul blade, and charging at the Green Blood Ghost.

"Aagh!"

The Green Blood Ghost screamed, trying to escape, but under the pressure of the Curse Ghost, it dared not abandon the Curse Ghost and flee, so it tried to evade by transforming into mist.

The Ghost Servant, far surpassing the strength of the Green Blood Ghost, would never let it escape. With a whoosh, the Soul blade targeted the Ghost Mist, slashing it open.

This was a Soul Blade, causing special harm to such evil absurdities.

The Ghost Mist was cleaved apart, immediately resulting in ghost's blood scattering everywhere.

The Green Blood Ghost was unexpectedly injured by the Ghost Servant whose strength was equivalent, or even superior, to that of the Blue Blood Ghost.

"Strike!"

Xiao Mu swiftly followed up with a True Fire Talisman, finishing off the Green Blood Ghost on the spot.

Power +5.

Xiao Mu received a prompt, the Ghost Servant instantly obediently picked up the Energy Crystal.

Xiao Mu seized the opportunity to draw in the evil aura, condensing it into an evil bead.

With the Green Blood Ghost vanquished, the Elder Monk finally had free rein to suppress the Curse Ghost with all his strength.

For a moment, the power of the True Word Incantation flourished, instantly overshadowing the Curse Ghost's might.

"Many thanks, young friend!"

Finally having a chance to speak, the Elder Monk first expressed his gratitude to Xiao Mu.

"Your kindness is unnecessary, master! Your suppression of the Curse Ghost has led to innumerable merits! I merely lent a helping hand, there is nothing to thank."

Xiao Mu quickly responded with humility.

Not only because of the Elder Monk's strength, but also due to his act of suppressing the Curse Ghost.

This Curse ghost, Xiao Mu guessed, was probably the same one he encountered during his search for the Soldier Soul in the battlefield's Ancient Ruins.

Since it disappeared without a trace and didn't stir any trouble afterward, Xiao Mu was puzzled and unable to comprehend.

Unexpectedly, it had been suppressed here by the Old Monk.

At this moment, Xiao Mu couldn't help but feel chilled. Fortunately, the Old Monk had managed to suppress it; otherwise, if the Curse ghost were to emerge, who knows what kind of bloodbath would have unfolded in Nanke City.

The power of the Old Monk, however, seemed not much stronger than the Curse ghost. By suppressing the Curse ghost, he also found himself bound by it.

"Young friend, your power is not insignificant, and the strength of your Ghost Servant is also remarkable. The Old Monk has a rather presumptuous request to ask. Would you be willing to help the Old Monk with a small task?"

While suppressing the Curse ghost, the Old Monk asked, his tone sincere and somewhat pleading, as if he was worried that Xiao Mu would refuse to help.

"Master, please speak. As long as I'm capable, I'll do my best to help."

Upon hearing the Old Monk's words, Xiao Mu thought the Old Monk wanted him to help kill the Curse ghost.

With his power, frankly, if he wanted to help the Old Monk kill the Curse ghost, given enough time, just like slowly wearing it down like the attack on the Old Monk from behind by the green Blood Demon earlier, he could definitely take down the Curse ghost in about ten or fifteen days.

However, that was possible only if Xiao Mu had ample time and nothing else to do. Currently, that's clearly not the case. Four days from now, he still has to face the returning Prince Ming from the Nether Soil.

Luckily the Old Monk didn't want him to help kill the Curse ghost.

However, upon hearing what the Old Monk said: "Amitabha! This task is somewhat difficult and somewhat perilous. It's not right to trouble you, young friend. However, apart from you, I can't find anyone else who can lend me assistance here and now."

"Fortunately, your power is not insignificant, and the strength of your Ghost Servant is also remarkable. This bit of danger should not pose a significant problem to you."

"Master, please speak!"

Xiao Mu responded again, "As long as I can help, I will do my utmost to assist."

The Old Monk expressed his appreciation towards Xiao Mu with a gracious nod, revealing an indescribably benevolent expression. He started by introducing himself, "The humble monk's name is Qing Yan. Originally, I was just an oil lamp used by the master of the Green Mountain during his cultivation. However, during this world's Mutation, I achieved enlightenment, obtained a human form, and henceforth referred to myself as Monk Qing Yan."

"Greetings to you, Master Qing Yan!"

Xiao Mu greeted Monk Qing Yan with a gesture of respect, now finally aware of the identity of the Old Monk.

As it turns out, this Old Monk was an oil lamp used by a monk called Green Mountain who built the Green Mountain Buddhist site three hundred years ago, which underwent Mutation during this world's Mutation.

Upon its Mutation, it's no wonder that its power was immense, capable of suppressing even an entity as powerful as a Curse ghost, being a nearly four hundred-year-old ancient lamp.

Upon hearing Monk Qing Yan's continuation, "Not long ago, this Curse ghost appeared, intending to invade the human world. As such, I made a move to suppress it here."

"However, my earlier move was made in haste, and I accidentally left my Lifebound Lamp in the cave where the master of Green Mountain had previously meditated and studied Buddhism in seclusion. I couldn't retrieve it in time."

"Right now, I am suppressing the Curse ghost, but I am also bound by it, unable to retrieve my Lifebound Lamp. May I ask, young friend, would you be willing to go to the secluded cave of the master of Green Mountain, and help me retrieve my Lifebound Lamp?"

"So, that's how it is, Master Qing Yan. I'm willing to lend a hand."

Xiao Mu agreed readily upon hearing this.

It's merely a matter of retrieving a lamp from a cave. It's not a difficult task, and is something he can easily accomplish.

Monk Qing Yan, however, seemed worried, "Young friend, do not underestimate this task. I've suppressed the Curse ghost, but its minions have already arrived. Right now, there should be at least one or even two Blue Blood Demons in that cave, attacking my Lifebound Lamp every day, attempting to destroy the lamp, kill me, and liberate the Curse ghost."

"Otherwise, with my strength, unless my Lifebound Lamp is attacked and bound by the Blue Blood Demon, wouldn't I unable to suppress this Curse ghost?"

By the end of his speech, Monk Qing Yan exuded an air of confidence.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mu couldn't help but be shocked again.

The Old Monk's power, is actually even greater than what he presently exhibits!

This Old Monk is incredible!

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