Chapter 2069: Chapter 1972: Breaking the Formation
Huo Sining was very interested in Bai Buzhi’s method for breaking the formation, but unfortunately, this old man had too many rules and insisted on no one else observing.
There was no choice, so Huo Sining could only hand Dong Jing over to Bai Buzhi.
Early the next morning, only the old man and Dong Jing entered the restricted area. With the demolition of the Anmin Alley Old Building completed, the entire Anmin Alley area had been cleared out, entirely cleaned out by the Cultural Relics Bureau, and specifically fenced off.
Thus, it was very difficult to see what was happening inside from the outside.
To complete this formation-breaking, Zhou Shitao paid a lot of attention and brought in several special police officers to protect the scene. Basically, the area was tightly locked down, and not even a fly could get in.
So, no matter how curious Huo Sining was, she could only wait outside.
Dong Chengli and Liu Xiuping also came to the scene, but due to Bai Buzhi’s rules, even Dong Jing’s parents were not allowed to enter. Therefore, they could only stand outside waiting.
Despite Huo Sining’s constant assurances to this couple that nothing would go wrong, Liu Xiuping’s inner worries were not dispelled. Especially as time went on, the couple’s expressions grew increasingly anxious. If it hadn’t been for the special police standing by, they might have already rushed in.
Seeing that Bai Buzhi had been inside with someone for over an hour with no sign of activity, not only Dong Chengli’s couple but even Huo Sining and Zhou Shitao became nervous, afraid that something might go wrong.
"We... won’t run into any problems, right?"
The ministers and directors from the Imperial Capital Cultural Relics Bureau were skeptical about these so-called Taoist arts. Because it was under Zhou Shitao’s orders, they didn’t dare express any objections or doubts, so they left it to Zhou Shitao. Now, seeing that matters inside hadn’t been dealt with after so long, they began to worry.
If the archaeology encountered an accident, or worse, a human casualty, the positions they held wouldn’t survive!
The idea made the ministers and directors tense and solemn, craning their necks to look inside, their bodies uncontrollably tightening.
Master Shishan, waiting nearby, appeared calm, holding one hand upright on his chest with a slight smile, and said, "Do not be anxious, benefactor. Breaking the formation relies on setting the formation’s eye, which requires some time."
Upon hearing Master Shishan’s words, the ministers and directors showed little reaction, but Huo Sining breathed a sigh of relief.
Others might not know the monk’s abilities, but Huo Sining knew very well. This old man could definitely be considered a high monk. Back in Yunling, he casually chanted a few scriptures and tapped her forehead a few times to dissolve the sinister evil energies from her and several other students’ bodies. Such skills weren’t something a mere charlatan could possess.
Besides, this man was the junior brother of Master Miaoshan. Considering Master Miaoshan’s capabilities, even Lu Huairu went to him for help, Shishan Fangzhang being Miaoshan’s junior brother must mean that his skills, even if lesser, wouldn’t be too far behind.
He said to remain calm, indicating there were no problems inside.
Thus, Huo Sining wasn’t worried about the safety of Bai Buzhi and Dong Jing; she only worried whether Bai Buzhi could indeed break the formation.
Unable to see what was happening on the other side of the thick barrier, Huo Sining could only patiently continue to wait.
Then, suddenly, a piercing and strange sound echoed from within the barrier, causing everyone’s expressions to simultaneously change, as they all looked toward the source of the sound.
Beyond the barrier, fierce winds arose, blowing the barrier into a frenzy, debris from the street flew up, wooden sticks and stones launched into the sky, dust whirled, constantly spinning and uncontrollably flying in a direction.
As the dust and debris flew faster, the eerie sound grew increasingly sharp and piercing. Those outside covering their ears seemed unable to bear the sound’s intense stimulation.
The worry in Dong Chengli’s couple’s eyes deepened, and Liu Xiuping suddenly regretted putting her child in such danger. Her eyes welled with tears, and she abruptly pushed past a special police officer, attempting to rush into the barrier.
"Don’t go in!"
Seeing Liu Xiuping trying to enter the dangerous area, Huo Sining’s expression drastically changed, and without hesitating, she rushed forward to stop her.
Liu Xiuping furiously struggled, attempting to break free from Huo Sining’s hold, even trying to fight back against Huo Sining.
"Don’t hold me back. My child is still inside. I can’t let anything happen to him! He needs me!"
Huo Sining’s anger surged, unable to resist roughly grabbing her clothes, scolding, "Rushing in now truly endangers him. You will disrupt Mr. Bai’s work, negating all his previous efforts. You’ll also damage the newly established formation. This backfire would injure him, endanger your child’s life! Are you trying to kill your child?"
Huo Sining couldn’t control herself and wanted to slap the woman to wake her up.
Liu Xiuping had seen the gentle and peaceful Huo Sining, but never the fierce Huo Sining, seeming ready to kill her. Seeing Huo Sining’s eyes ablaze, as if she might hit her any moment, Liu Xiuping shivered in fear, instinctively curling up.
However, having been startled, she became clearer-headed, realizing her recent actions could have endangered the two people inside. Liu Xiuping felt somewhat scared, lowering her head and softly sobbing.
Huo Sining didn’t have the patience to comfort her. She had already thought Liu Xiuping wasn’t very smart, now seeing her ignorance, she felt disdain for this woman. Turning to Dong Chengli, she said:
"Your woman, you comfort her. Tell your wife not to cry, nothing is wrong inside. The formation’s eye has activated; it’ll finish soon!"
Dong Chengli felt embarrassed that his wife did such a foolish thing in front of everyone, but since she was his wife, he couldn’t really leave her. He quietly pulled Liu Xiuping aside and comforted her.
