A Clockwork Orange Dream

The one who expels and curses evil spirits is known as a Forbidden Master...
Cen Dongsheng was reborn. His soul came from the future in eight years, an era where ghosts and malevolent gods roamed, and individuals known as 'prohibition master' ruled over modern society. Now, however, the world was still on the cusp of a night filled with great upheaval and rising dark undercurrents.
But he was a cautious and prudent fellow, aware of his own mediocrity. The first thing he thought of after being reborn was to find a powerful patron, and he pursued this endeavor thoroughly and successfully.
Except for one issue.
His powerful patrons all seemed to be out of their minds, as they... would fight among themselves.
'Stop fighting! If you've got to fight, take it outside, okay? Don't tear down the house!'
'Forget it, just come back... Destroying the house is still better than destroying the world...'

The King of Curses

    On a midsummer afternoon, the streets were lined with tall trees whose lush branches cast dense green shadows, providing shade and relief from the heat for passersby.


    The road was empty, with only a few pedestrians. The steamy temperature felt as if it could boil away a person's energy. Even cats and dogs lost their usual vitality, curling up their tails and hiding in the shadows of corners.


    In the shops they passed, fans were whirring non-stop, while old men and women cooled off under the trees with palm-leaf fans, dozing off in rocking chairs.


    Yi Qingyan walked ahead, leading the way for him, occasionally taking the initiative to grab his sleeve and pull him forward.


    Just a short time ago, they had come out of the Ghost House, and it felt like a lifetime ago.


    Yi Qingyan fanned herself with her hand, sticking out her tongue like a puppy,


Chapter 69 Summer, Cabin, Memories of a Young Girl