Yuan Muye couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled, unable to figure out what was going on.

　　What he was most curious about was that he couldn't detect any trace of ghosts or spirits here.

　　The yin energy was so thick, yet there was no ghostly presence.

　　Amazing!

　　Driven by curiosity, Yuan Muye walked forward.

　　But as he advanced, being cautious, he asked the system, "System, is there any danger ahead?"

　　"Sorry, host, I can't sense anything."

　　Hearing this, Yuan Muye felt a bit speechless.

　　However, this system was already a bit of a scam, so he was used to it.

　　He began to approach step by step, and when he arrived, he found that there was even a cement floor...

　　Could it be that before being occupied by evil spirits, this place was actually normal, without so much pervasive yin energy?

　　After being invaded by evil spirits and yin energy, this place began to become abnormal.

　　However, the trees in this forest were very tall and shrouded in yin energy, giving people a sense of unease.

　　Reaching the front, Yuan Muye looked at the ancient pagoda. There was a huge bell in front of the door, hanging at the entrance. Unable to suppress his curiosity, Yuan Muye began to walk forward and soon reached it.

　　Surprisingly, this bell was not surrounded by yin energy. On the contrary, it gave people a sense of peace.

　　It was as if it was a bell that had been purified.

　　Could this be a pure Buddhist land...?

　　But that's not right, except for this bell, the rest of the place was covered in yin energy.

　　What was going on?

　　The curiosity in Yuan Muye's heart grew stronger. He observed the bell but couldn't figure anything out, so he simply stopped observing it.

　　He refocused his gaze on the ancient pagoda. The pagoda had nine stories and was made of wood.

　　It looked as if it had been eroded by yin energy.

　　He walked towards the ancient pagoda, and soon he entered it. But as he entered, Yuan Muye felt another change in his heart. He was shocked.

　　There was no yin energy inside! The yin energy was so heavy outside, yet there was none inside.

　　Weird.

　　Really weird.

　　And as Yuan Muye walked, he even heard the sound of a wooden fish being struck.

　　Accompanied by a "dong, dong, dong" sound.

　　He felt a ripple in his heart. This was really abnormal.

　　There was actually someone who could survive in such a place. Of course, this was not impossible for some powerful cultivators.

　　They could completely achieve this.

　　Just as Yuan Muye was about to go upstairs, he suddenly heard a voice in his ear, "I wonder which distinguished guest has come to visit?"

　　He didn't know where this voice came from, but it gave people a sense of power.

　　"Junior Yuan Muye has come to pay respects to the expert."

　　Yuan Muye said.

　　"This poor monk is not an expert, just a member of the clergy."

　　The voice sounded faintly.

　　Hearing the words "member of the clergy," Yuan Muye was even more certain that this place was a Buddhist site.

　　But such a ghostly place could actually become a Buddhist site; this was something Yuan Muye had not expected.

　　"Master, I stumbled upon this place by accident. I wonder if we can meet?"

　　After Yuan Muye finished speaking,

　　soon a figure came down from upstairs.

　　The monk's dress was very simple, just a simple monk's robe.

　　And he carried a string of beads. The beads gave people a strange feeling.

　　But this strangeness was only for a moment, and soon returned to normal.

　　Yuan Muye's expression changed slightly as he looked at the descending master, feeling somewhat surprised.

　　Because the master who came down was extremely thin, with sunken cheeks and eyes. Overall, he gave people a very strange feeling.

　　He seemed to have no yin energy, but he gave the impression that he had a lot of yin energy.

　　Yuan Muye took a deep breath and adjusted his breathing.

　　"May I know how to address you, Master?"

　　Yuan Muye said.

　　At this time, the master looked at Yuan Muye and said with a smile that was not a smile, "This poor monk is not a master. Just call this poor monk Huineng."

　　"Master Huineng, may I ask why you are in such a place?"

　　Yuan Muye's implication was simple: the yin energy here was so heavy, so why was the master living here?

　　The master smiled, but his smile was even uglier than crying. He stared at Yuan Muye and slowly said, "Benefactor, there is an evil ghost suppressed under this place. This poor monk is here to guard it."

　　"There is an evil ghost suppressed underneath?"

　　Hearing this, Yuan Muye couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.

　　In such a place, there was actually an evil ghost being suppressed.

　　It was really surprising.

　　After all, the yin energy here was so heavy. If there was an evil ghost suppressed below, it definitely wouldn't be able to be suppressed for long.

　　The yin energy here was so strong, unless it could be isolated.

　　Thinking of this, Yuan Muye suddenly realized something: the yin energy here seemed to be truly isolated once it entered this place.

　　Otherwise, this pagoda wouldn't be like this.

　　"May I know what level of ghost is suppressed below?"

　　Yuan Muye asked curiously.

　　"Is benefactor very interested in this?"

　　The master suddenly asked Yuan Muye. Yuan Muye was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'm just asking casually."

　　"Since benefactor is so interested, it doesn't hurt to tell you. The evil ghost suppressed below is at the level of a ghost commander (gui shuai), and is very terrifying. Otherwise, this poor monk wouldn't have stayed here for decades."

　　Master Huineng said leisurely, his voice seemingly mixed with Buddhist teachings.

　　Yuan Muye responded softly.

　　But in his heart, he couldn't help but feel a turbulent wave. An evil ghost at the level of a ghost commander was actually suppressed below.

　　"How long has this ghost commander been suppressed below?"

　　Yuan Muye asked.

　　"It's been a long time. This poor monk can't remember either. Our temple is responsible for guarding this place. This poor monk is already the tenth generation of guards."

　　Master Huineng said faintly.

　　Hearing this, Yuan Muye's expression changed, and then quickly returned to normal.

　　Although he was curious about this place, there was no need to delve into it. Yuan Muye wanted to turn around and leave.

　　But just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard a leisurely voice behind him, "Benefactor, please wait?"

　　Yuan Muye looked at Master Huineng and said, "Is there anything else, Master?"

　　The two looked at each other, and the corners of Master Huineng's mouth suddenly twitched. Then, he said, "Benefactor, you are the first living person this poor monk has seen in decades. Why not stay and chat with this poor monk for a while?"

　　Yuan Muye glanced forward, his expression changed slightly, and then he said, "Alright."

　　Anyway, he had nothing to do right now. It wouldn't hurt to sit down and chat.

　　But for some reason, he always had a strange and uneasy feeling in his heart...