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In a world brimming with mystery and intrigue, the Heavenly Master Xu Yang is renowned for his extraordinary Taoist skills and his thousand-year-old peach wood sword. However, his reputation is not entirely positive. Within the spectral community, Xu Yang's standing is quite complex, with rumors even suggesting that he once threatened a spirit, prompting the spirit to call the police. Despite this, Xu Yang steadfastly maintains his innocence, claiming that these accusations are utterly baseless.

The story begins with Xu Yang encountering a young man who questions his identity during a ghost-hunting mission. The young man bluntly raises the issue of Xu Yang's reputation and mentions the spirit that called the police. Xu Yang vehemently denies these claims and challenges the young man to bring the spirit forward for a face-to-face confrontation. This scene not only showcases Xu Yang's confidence and determination but also sets the stage for the unfolding narrative.

As the story progresses, Xu Yang gradually uncovers a vast conspiracy behind the negative rumors about him. It turns out that a powerful evil spirit has been manipulating events from the shadows, attempting to tarnish Xu Yang's reputation to weaken his influence in the spectral community and secure more space for its own survival. Realizing this, Xu Yang understands that he must unveil the truth behind this conspiracy to restore his reputation and protect innocent lives.

Throughout this journey, Xu Yang faces not only challenges from spirits but also the complexities of human relationships. He collaborates with a young female journalist to investigate the incident. Initially skeptical of Xu Yang, the journalist gradually comes to admire his courage and wisdom as they endure a series of perilous events together. A budding romance quietly develops between them as they face adversity side by side.

In the end, Xu Yang successfully exposes the true nature of the evil spirit and defeats it in a fierce battle. His reputation is restored, and peace returns to the spectral community. However, Xu Yang knows that evil will never completely disappear from this world, and he must remain vigilant, continuing to guard the peace of this realm.

This Heavenly Master is a bit too arrogant.

A peculiar energy surged through Xu Yang's body and mind. Simultaneously, his system interface began transforming:

**[Cultivation]**: Qi Refinement Third Layer

**[Techniques]**: Scripture of Ascension and Salvation

A new **[Arts]** category had emerged with "Pyrokinesis" listed.

"So scaring ghosts doesn't just grant Virtue Points... it steals their abilities too?" Realization dawned.

A tiny flame flickered on his fingertip—barely stronger than a lighter's flame, extinguished by the slightest breeze. Yet Xu Yang's eyes blazed with excitement.

"Normally, such arts require Daoist realm mastery... yet I've grasped it at Qi Refinement!" The minuscule "+" beside Pyrokinesis promised growth with enough Virtue Points.

Fear evaporated. Swinging the peachwood sword, Xu Yang roared, "You mere ghost dare defy this Taoist master? Perish!"

The fire ghost's body erupted in flames, spewing a fiery torrent from its maw.

Xu Yang instinctively raised the sword as a shield.

"Uncle... no!" Wang Xiaomao wailed.

As the inferno dissipated, Xu Yang stood unscathed, patting his pristine robes. "Of course! Grandfather's treasures wouldn't be ordinary!"

The fire ghost staggered back, emerald eyes wide with terror.

[Fire Ghost frightened. +10 VP. Pyrokinesis +1]

Xu Yang advanced menacingly. "Come at me again!"

The spectral entity phased through the wall.

"Not so fast!" Xu Yang slapped a talisman against the bricks. The wall glowed crimson, violently expelling the fire ghost.

"Mercy! Spare me!" The diminished entity kowtowed, flames sputtering weakly.

"Keep fearing!" Xu Yang smirked, casually swatting the creature with his sword.

The ghost disintegrated into fading sparks. A translucent figure emerged—a bespectacled man in a burnt sweater vest.

"Teacher Huang!" The children rushed forward.

[Successfully purified malevolent spirit. +100 VP]

Xu Yang stared blankly at his sword. "Did I... physically exorcise it?"

The truth was evident—his gear carried ancestral might. The flame-retardant robes, millennium thunderstruck peachwood sword, and potent talismans made him invincible against common specters.

Wang Xiaomao tugged his sleeve. "Uncle, does this mean we can rest now?"

Xu Yang gazed at the lingering ash. "Rest? You've got math problems to solve first."

### Chapter 17: Overpowered Gear, Physical Purification!