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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.

The iron seal appeared unremarkable, its surface mottled with rust that obscured the ancient seal script beneath. Weighing about a kilogram in his palm, Xu Yang mused, "This could crack walnuts nicely."

Fetching a fruit knife from the kitchen, he recalled the scripture's instructions for refining magical implements - blood consecration and sustained spiritual nurturing. Yet hesitation stayed his hand.

"Self-mutilation? What if I cut too deep? Tetanus?" he muttered, swapping the blade for a sewing needle. Gritting his teeth, he pricked his fingertip, squeezing out a single crimson drop onto the seal.

The blackened relic shuddered, levitating as corrosion flaked away like dead skin. Revealed beneath was a jade seal glowing with inner light, precisely eight centimeters square.

[Female Ghost Frightened. Virtue Points +100]

The scarlet apparition materialized in the doorway, crimson characters blazing: [An Heavenly Master's Seal?]

[Treasure: Supreme Purity Seal (Dao Artifact)]

Xu Yang's pulse quickened. According to scripture, this ranked among the mightiest mortal-world artifacts. "Not exactly," he replied. "It's called the Supreme Purity Seal. Familiar?"

The ghost shook her head, writing: [Unknown. Cease wielding it here - its aura discomforts me.]

"My house, my rules," Xu Yang retorted.

Blackened nails elongated as the specter slashed claw-marks through the air. Snatching back the seal, Xu Yang grumbled, "Must you always resort to threats? I'm reasonable with polite requests."

The ghost's derisive chuckle echoed before she dissolved into mist.

Xu Yang's eyebrows rose. Verbal communication progress!

Research revealed the seal's pedigree - part of a pair created by Celestial Master Xu Xun. While the Supreme Purity Seal authenticated documents, its counterpart, the Dharma Lord Seal, commanded spirits. Both were heirlooms comparable to Dragon-Tiger Mountain's sacred sigils.

Online searches also uncovered the schism between Jingming Dao and Lüshan Dao sects. Could Grandfather's seclusion relate to sect conflicts?

The scripture's talisman section detailed categories from wealth charms to ghost-subjugation seals. Xu Yang compared his inherited "Evil-Dispelling Sigils" to the supreme "Five Thunder Demon-Slaying Talisman" - regrettably beyond his current cultivation.

By 4 AM, exhaustion claimed him.

The funeral shop's bell jingled as Ma Long swaggered in. "How's the ghost-seeing?"

"Delusions?" Xu Yang nearly choked on his soybean milk.

"The doc said grief-induced hallucinations," Ma Long continued, eyeing his friend. "You look better though. Night fishing later? I'll bring girls!"

"Pass." Xu Yang scrawled a license plate. "Check this for me - Ning A-K2523."

Ma Long pocketed the note. "Sure, I'll ask my DMV contact... Wait!" He pointed outside. "Isn't that your plate?"

A black Volkswagen parked beside Ma Long's BMW bore the queried numbers.

### Chapter 20: The Supreme Purity Seal