Chapter 175: Ancient Mind Control Spell
Sun Lixia and Li Chen waited in the living room for Chen Yunlong to arrive, their thoughts enveloping them in a contemplative silence. The air was thick with unspoken questions and untold stories, creating a palpable tension in the room.
Breaking the quietude, Sun Lixia ventured into the unknown territory, her voice carrying a blend of concern and curiosity. "Is there anything you would like to share with me, Li Chen?"
Li Chen, momentarily lifting his gaze, responded with a guarded tone, "What do you mean, Mom?"
Sun Lixia sighed, her expression reflecting a mix of understanding and frustration. "I feel like there are so many things I don’t understand that are going on."
Li Chen, maintaining his stoic demeanor, reassured, "It’s nothing, Mom."
Sun Lixia, undeterred, pressed on, "Maybe I can help... but how can I if you don’t tell me anything?"
Li Chen, in an attempt to shield his mother from the complexities of his world, uttered, "Don’t worry, Mom. I have it all under control." The assurance, while meant to pacify, left a lingering sense of uncertainty, emphasizing the chasm of secrets that loomed between them.
Soon, Chen Yunlong walked in, and Li Chen stood up to greet him, expressing gratitude for his prompt arrival. Chen Yunlong, with a casual demeanor, replied, "I never sleep well anyways, so why not?"
Li Chen pointed towards Sun Fang and explained, "He is my cousin. There is something I would like you to check." Chen Yunlong, always ready for the unexpected, inquired, "Anything specific?"
Li Chen didn’t mince words, stating, "Ancient Mind Control spell." Chen Yunlong, visibly taken aback, widened his eyes in surprise. "When did it start?" he asked. Li Chen, unsure of the exact timing, admitted, "I don’t know. He came here looking for something."
Chen Yunlong understood the gravity of the situation and remarked, "I see." Sun Lixia, trying to grasp the complexities of the conversation, addressed Chen Yunlong, "Can you help him?" Chen Yunlong replied, "That will depend. Let me see."
As Chen Yunlong focused on examining Sun Fang, Sun Lixia remained on the periphery, her concern deepening as the intricacies of the ancient spell unfolded before her. The room became a haven of anticipation, with the hope that Chen Yunlong’s expertise might shed light on the mysterious force that had taken control of Sun Fang’s mind.
Chen Yunlong methodically examined Sun Fang, checking his eyes and pulse. As he furrowed his brows, Li Chen anxiously inquired, "Can you help him?" Chen Yunlong, with a solemn expression, delivered the grim news, "It has been in his system for days, and I am sorry, but I can’t help him."
Sun Lixia, struggling to comprehend the severity of the situation, sought clarification, "You mean..." Chen Yunlong interrupted, revealing the dark reality, "The only way to break the spell is to kill its maker."
Li Chen, stunned by the revelation, questioned, "What?"
Chen Yunlong explained, "This spell binds the person who is possessed to the person who cast it. The two remain bound until the person who cast the spell dies."
Li Chen, grappling with the implications, remarked, "But we don’t know what happened and who did this."
Chen Yunlong, with a grave tone, warned, "Well, I’m afraid you have to start searching then. The person who cast this spell made sure that he is his puppet. No matter where this young man is, the spell caster will always have control of him, and he will do anything, even risking his life to fulfill the command that is being given to him."
Sun Lixia, facing the harsh reality, asked, "So our only hope is to find the person who did this to him... are you sure there is no other way?"
Chen Yunlong, with a heavy heart, replied, "I will prepare something for him. In the meantime, keep him locked up somewhere he can’t get out. Have people keep an eye on him because he might hurt himself if he has difficulty completing the task given to him." The room fell into a heavy silence as the weight of the situation settled upon them.
Chen Yunlong remained silent for a few minutes, contemplating the delicate situation. Finally, he spoke, "I need to do some research, but there is a way he can lead you to the spell maker. However, that will be risky for his health. In the meantime, I will give you something that will calm him down."
Li Chen expressed gratitude, saying, "Okay, thank you."
Sun Lixia, concerned about the potential harm to Sun Fang or those close to him, inquired, "What if he hurts himself or people close to him?"
Chen Yunlong explained, "The spell maker is after something else, so we can only hope that he doesn’t command him to hurt people close to him. And by the way, the spell always kicks in at midnight." A heavy sigh escaped Li Chen and Sun Lixia as they absorbed the gravity of the situation.
Chen Yunlong, sensing the urgency, stated, "I have to go back and start preparations. This won’t be easy, and a person who can cast this spell is very dangerous. This spell was last used 100 years ago; there were rumors that the last person who knew this spell was beheaded by the villagers after he took control of almost the whole village."
Li Chen remarked, "I guess someone found it." The shadows of a dark past loomed over the present, and the daunting task of unravelling this ancient spell lay ahead, fraught with peril and uncertainty.
Chen Yunlong, sensing the need for a private conversation, uttered, "I have to go, Li Chen, walk with me." Sun Lixia, recognizing the unspoken gravity of their discussion, agreed, "I will get the guards to take him to the basement."
As Li Chen and Chen Yunlong stepped outside, away from prying ears, Chen Yunlong shared a solemn warning, "You need to be very careful, young man. Things are starting to get really messy." Li Chen, ever vigilant, pondered, "Is it possible that the spell maker transmigrated?"
Chen Yunlong, acknowledging the uncertainty of the situation, responded, "Right now, anything is possible. So, you have to trust no one, watch over your shoulder every time." Li Chen, understanding the gravity of the situation, simply replied, "Sure."
Chen Yunlong got into his car, and as it drove away, Li Chen was left alone standing outside in the quiet night. The chilling December breeze brushed against his face, a stark reminder of the storm that had begun to brew in his life. The shadows of doubt and danger danced in the darkness, and Li Chen prepared himself for the challenges that lay ahead.
Li Chen returned to the house, a heavy burden on his shoulders. Sun Lixia had organized guards to escort Sun Fang to the basement, isolating the potential threat. The night’s silence seemed to amplify the weight of the ancient spell that bound Sun Fang, leading them on a perilous journey to uncover its source.
As they secured Sun Fang, Li Chen couldn’t shake the feeling that the looming danger was far from over. The revelation of a potential transmigrated spell maker added another layer of complexity to their predicament. Li Chen braced himself for a relentless pursuit, vowing to trust no one and remain vigilant.
Inside the dimly lit house, uncertainty lingered. Sun Lixia, anxious for her family’s safety, looked to Li Chen for reassurance. The mysterious manual, the ancient spell, and the unknown enemy all cast a shadow over their once peaceful lives. In the quietude of that December night, Li Chen, Sun Lixia, and their newfound family faced an enigma that defied the boundaries of time, testing the strength of their bonds and resilience in the face of an unforeseen adversary.
