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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.

**Chapter 46: Are There Many Ghosts in the Ghost Market?**

Liu Shishi showed no resistance to the sudden question. She explained calmly: "My father was framed and imprisoned. During my seventh-day mourning ritual after death, he was exonerated and gave me a lavish burial."

Xu Yang shook his head. "Seems you acted hastily... But if not for that, we wouldn't have met." Secretly, he calculated Liu Shishi's age.

As a Ming Dynasty ghost, and considering the historical figure Ji Gang—the锦衣卫 commander executed during the Yongle era (1416 AD)—Xu Yang pulled out his phone for quick research.

"2023 minus 1416..." Xu Yang exclaimed: "Poetess! You've been dead 607 years! Adding your living years, you're over 620?!"

The temperature plummeted. Liu Shishi glared coldly and floated back to the TV.

Xu Yang shrunk back. "Yang Yin, did I say something wrong?"

Yang Yin giggled behind her sleeve. "Master, never ask a lady's age—it's ungentlemanly."

"But you're both dead!" Xu Yang muttered.

"For ghosts," Yang Yin explained, "age freezes at death. I'm eternally 22, Sister Shishi forever 18."

Xu Yang chuckled. "Then why call her 'sister' if she's younger?"

"Because she died earlier!" Yang Yin stated matter-of-factly.

Across the street, inside a black SUV, Wang Lin replayed surveillance footage. "Captain Bai! The BMW returned here after the river incident. Look—Xu Yang's talking to thin air!"

The video showed Xu Yang conversing with an empty driver's seat before getting in. The car sped off eerily.

Bai Wei's eyes narrowed. "He's keeping a ghost. Unusual for a Taoist... What were they doing in Lingzhou that night?"

Wang Lin grimaced. "If he killed Wang Wei... Should we arrest him?"

"Jianghu matters follow jianghu rules." Bai Wei tapped the dashboard. "Check if he's connected to the Jingming Sect. Twenty years ago..."

Next afternoon, Xu Yang lounged behind the funeral shop counter. Yang Yin drooled over merchandise.

"So much spirit money! These paper villas..." She tugged Xu Yang's sleeve. "Let me sell these at the Ghost Market! I'll trade for antique treasures!"

Xu Yang shook her off, glancing at Liu Shishi. "No grabbing! What's this Ghost Market? Many ghosts there?"

Yang Yin's eyes sparkled. "Hundreds! Midnight gatherings where spirits trade. I'll take you—"

The shop bell chimed. Bai Wei and Wang Lin stood framed in sunlight, badges glinting.

"Mr. Xu," Bai Wei smiled icily. "Care to explain your relationship with Lushan Dao?"

Behind them, Yang Yin mouthed: *"Ghost Market tonight! I'll show you real fun!"*

Xu Yang sighed. This promised to be a long day.