Xiao Mu changed his expression and said seriously, "Layman Zhang is only being controlled by someone. The controller is the Yin God, which is quite simple for me to handle."

"Thank you, Daoist Yan," Chen Aijiao replied happily upon hearing this.

"Layman Zhang, please lie down and relax. No matter what happens, don't panic, just leave it to me," Xiao Mu instructed Zhang Jianxing in a low voice.

"Daoist Yan, thank you," Zhang Jianxing obeyed and lay down. It was evident that he was very nervous. Sweat appeared on his forehead, and he seemed even weaker the moment he lay down.

Once Zhang Jianxing lay down, Xiao Mu suddenly stretched his hand out and pointed at him.

Buzz!

Dao Method Spiritual Energy struck Zhang Jianxing's body. As the Spiritual Light stimulated, a stream of Black Gas suddenly emerged from his body.

This Black Gas looked terrifying. From within it, sounds of Ghost Cry could be heard, occasionally morphing into some ferocious shapes, resembling Evil Ghosts.

"Ah~" Chen Aijiao and Zhang Yumin couldn't help but exclaim in shock, covering their mouths while simultaneously stepping back.

At that moment, under Xiao Mu's control, the Daoist Spiritual Light flowed gently like water around Zhang Jianxing's body, and a black cover gradually appeared outside his body.

"This is the Soul Cover. Someone is controlling this cover from behind, using its power to control Layman Zhang's Soul, forcing his soul to leave his body at night. But don't worry, once I break this cover, Layman Zhang will be back to normal," Xiao Mu explained.

Xiao Mu's gaze swept over the Soul Cover. It was very thin, and the power left by the controlling Divine Spirit was weak and barely troublesome for him.

Despite this, Xiao Mu still briefly explained the situation of the Soul Cover to the Zhang family.

Zhang Jianxing and Chen Aijiao were frightened by his words. Zhang Jianxing's breathing suddenly became heavy, while Chen Aijiao felt weak in her limbs. Only the sole Mutated Being, Zhang Yumin, was slightly better off.

Chen Aijiao anxiously said, "Daoist Yan, could that person seek revenge on our family afterward?"

"There is such a possibility. However, the most likely occurrence is during the breaking of the cover, when that person might attack Layman Zhang through the Soul Cover."

"But with me here, you don't have to fear. That person cannot harm you in the slightest." Xiao Mu's explanation frightened the Zhang family, but his assurance provided them some comfort.

In fact, his real intention was to use the connection between the Soul Cover and its controller to find the Variant from beyond, otherwise there wouldn't be a need for such complications; he could have easily broken the Soul Cover instantly.

For him, doing so would be extremely easy, almost effortless.

Tracing the controller behind using the Soul Light would be much more troublesome. However, for Xiao Mu, saving people was not the main goal; finding the trace of the Variant from beyond through saving people was the main objective.

Xiao Mu once again extended his finger, as golden Dao Method Spiritual Energy slowly flowed into the Soul Cover through his fingertip.

The Dao Method Spiritual Energy gently covered the surface of the Soul Cover like liquid gold, making no noise to avoid alerting the Variant controlling it from behind.

The authority of the City God followed, gently spreading along the golden Dao Method Spiritual Energy and covering the surface of the Soul Cover, immediately gaining the aura of Divine Spirits.

Pop! Sizzle!

A black thin line gradually appeared, one end connecting to the Soul Cover and the other extending through the space towards the void.

The black line emitted the aura of Divine Spirits, undoubtedly composed purely of Divine Power and acting as the link through which the Divine Spirit controlled Zhang Jianxing.

Crack! Boom!

From within the black line, sounds of thunder and thunderbolt could faintly be heard, the authority undoubtedly belonging to the Thunder God.

Heavy breathing suddenly filled the room—this cross-dimensional line of authority frightened Chen Aijiao and Zhang Yumin.

"Mom, stand behind me."

Zhang Yumin protectively stood in front of her mother. Immediately, a buzzing vibration emanated from her body.

Xiao Mu, with his back to the mother and daughter, suddenly sensed an aura of the Yin God rising from behind. Surprised, he turned and saw Zhang Yumin holding a white jade ornament.

This white jade ornament faintly emitted Spiritual Light, undoubtedly a treasure of the Yin God. The Spiritual Light gathered in front of Zhang Yumin, forming a thin, transparent cover.

This thin, transparent cover, purely composed of the authority of the Yin God, had protective properties and could protect the contained beings from external attacks of authority.

With Xiao Mu's knowledge of various authorities, he immediately guessed that the authority radiating from the white jade ornament came from the Kitchen God.

"Yin God authority?" Xiao Mu offhandedly remarked.

Zhang Yumin nodded, confidently responding, "This was given to me by my master, who is a powerful member of the Human Alliance."

Looking down at the white jade ornament in her hand, "This is a treasure of my master's authority, capable of releasing authority powerful enough to keep my mom and me safe. Go ahead and break the Soul Cover to help my dad; we are not afraid. With the treasure my master gave me, the Variant behind the Soul Cover cannot harm my mom and me."

"Is your master the Kitchen God?" Xiao Mu casually inquired.

"Ah—how did you know?" Zhang Yumin was clearly surprised, unable to guess how Xiao Mu had deduced her master's identity.

"You are very filial!"

Xiao Mu smiled as he looked at Zhang Yumin, appreciating her bravery in protecting her mother. "Your master is impressive, but the Divine Spirit controlling your father has authority from the Thunder God, far surpassing the authority of the Kitchen God. The authority from your Kitchen God might not be enough to protect you and your mom. Here, let me lend you some of my own authority for now."

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