Chapter 46: Jian Tou
"What? A breach of contract? What's the reason?"
Ye Zude shot to his feet. "Those are all my close old friends! There shouldn't be any problems!"
The butler stammered, "I-I don't know. They just said they found someone more suitable, and they also said..."
Ye Zude barked, "What else did they say?!"
"They said that working with the Ye Family is bad luck! Of the several truckloads of goods sent out just yesterday, some got into car accidents, and others caught fire. In the end, nothing was left!"
The master at his side shook his head and sighed softly. "Indeed. This is the consequence of the oath's backlash."
Just then, Bai Shoucheng arrived.
Ye Zude's face was a mask of shock as he watched Bai Shoucheng being helped inside.
"Lao Bai, what happened to you?"
Bai Shoucheng looked completely dejected. "Everyone in my Bai Family has come down with a strange illness! I heard you invited a master over, so I came to see for myself!"
After a few questions, the master understood. 'It seems they know what they've violated.' "I advise you to fulfill your agreement."
"If you delay any longer, not even the gods will be able to save you!"
Bai Shoucheng and Ye Zude exchanged a look. Neither of them wanted to lose the Golden Saber!
"Master, as long as you can solve this problem for us, money is no object."
Ye Zude handed over a bank card. "There's one million in here. If it's not enough, we can negotiate."
The master accepted it with a wave of his hand. "Cause and effect. Without the cause, there will naturally be no effect."
"However, the other party is undoubtedly very powerful. Solving this will be a bit troublesome."
Bai Shoucheng also took out a bank card. "I'll add another million. We implore the master for his guidance."
The master accepted it with satisfaction. "Since you're so sincere, I'll help you take care of the person you made the pact with."
"As long as he's gone, the backlash affecting you will naturally disappear as well."
"We're counting on you, Master. If you succeed, we'll offer an even greater reward."
'A few million to keep the Golden Saber? This deal is an absolute steal!'
The master's eyes narrowed. "Very well. I'll let you witness the methods I learned in Nanyang."
"Prepare a dark room for me at once, along with six types of fine fruit, chicken blood, Yellow Talismans, incense, candles..."
That night, a light stayed on in the Ye Family residence until dawn.
As for the master, he took his leave, exhausted, to go rest and recuperate his spiritual energy.
Two agonizing days passed as Ye Zude and Bai Shoucheng waited.
But there was no news whatsoever from the Lin Family's side.
Instead, a luxury car pulled up outside the Ye Family's home.
The door opened, and a stunningly beautiful figure emerged.
Her long hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and her bearing was filled with grace.
The woman, wearing a face mask and sunglasses, walked into the living room before finally removing her disguise.
Ye Zude was stunned for a moment. "Bai Wei, what are you doing back here?"
The newcomer was none other than Ye Zude's daughter, the hottest movie star of the moment—Ye Baiwei.
Her looks were a mix of sweet and sophisticated, and she had attracted countless fans right from her debut, making her an undisputed top-tier idol.
"Dad, something's wrong with my face. I've been to every hospital, but nothing's worked."
Ye Baiwei's fine brows knitted together. "And that's not all. There are problems with my body, too."
"Later, my agent found an expert for me. They said I've been cursed with Black Magic and that it's related to my family. That's why I came back today. I want to know what's going on."
"If it really is a family issue, solve it quickly. I'm supposed to join my new film set in a week, and I've already signed the contract."
"Who has the unmitigated gall to cast Black Magic on my Ye Family!"
Ye Zude roared, turning to the master beside him. "Wasn't the Black Magic supposed to be for Xiao Ye? How did my daughter end up getting cursed too?"
The master immediately thought of a possibility, and his expression turned grim.
'If that's the case, this is going to be a huge problem!'
But Ye Baiwei sensed something was wrong. She immediately looked at the master, her eyes narrowing. "What do you mean, 'cursed with Black Magic too'? Are you the one who did this?"
"I'm warning you, remove it right now, or I swear I won't let you get away with this!"
Despite her youth, she had a powerful presence.
After years of dealing with the true upper class, she didn't give a damn about some so-called "master."
"Miss Ye, please calm down. Let me examine your condition."
The master examined her carefully, a cold sweat breaking out on his forehead. "This... Miss Ye has indeed been afflicted by Black Magic."
"It seems the Black Magic I cast on Xiao Ye has backfired onto her."
"What? Backfired?" Ye Zude was stunned too. The idea that Black Magic could backfire sounded utterly unbelievable!
Ye Baiwei looked at Ye Zude, deeply displeased. "Dad, what is going on? Do you have any idea what kind of loss this is for me, having something wrong with my body?!"
Before Ye Zude could answer, the master interjected, "It's come to this, and there's nothing I can do. This type of Black Magic can only be cast, not removed."
"I suggest you face reality and fulfill your promise as soon as possible, lest this disaster befall your entire family."
With those words, the master scrambled away, running as fast as he could, as if terrified of being implicated if he were a step too slow!
Ye Zude couldn't stop him even if he wanted to. Furious, he slammed his fist on the table. "Damn it!"
Ye Baiwei pieced it all together, her expression turning icy. "Dad, is this about the Golden Saber?"
As Ye Zude's most beloved eldest daughter, she was of course aware of the Golden Saber's existence and its importance.
"Yes. Bai Wei, don't worry. Dad will definitely find someone who can solve this."
"By the time you find someone, my face might be ruined!"
Ye Baiwei stood up and snapped, "Return the Golden Saber right now!"
Ye Zude had always doted on his eldest daughter, granting her every request. After all, she was the future pillar of the Ye Family.
But on the matter of the Golden Saber, he would not back down.
"Bai Wei, don't be willful. The Golden Saber is too important. I need to think about this."
"What is there to think about?" Ye Baiwei didn't understand. "Aren't you just worried about money? The Ye Family's assets are nothing on a national scale!"
"I'm an A-list star now, making millions a day. The time you're wasting could probably buy the entire Ye Family!"
"Silence!"
Ye Zude bellowed, "What do you know? Without the Golden Saber, do you think you could have become a star so easily?"
"Now go back to your room and rest. I will find a way to solve this."
"You—!"
Ye Baiwei was about to argue her case when she suddenly clutched her head and squatted down, sucking in a pained breath. "It's happening again! My head hurts so much!"
Ye Zude rushed forward, only to see a bulge rise on her beautiful face and then quickly disappear, as if something were wriggling under her skin!
He stumbled backward in terror. "Bai Wei, you... don't scare me..."
Ye Baiwei collapsed to the floor, convulsing in pain and muttering nonsense.
A full half-hour passed before she started to recover slightly.
She looked at Ye Zude, her head splitting, as her heart sank bit by bit. "Dad, I'm in so much pain. Are you still not going to return the Golden Saber?"
Ye Zude clutched his own head. "Let me think... I need to think!"
Ye Baiwei's gaze gradually sharpened. She grabbed her purse and left the Ye Family home without a backward glance!
'Fine. I'll find a way to solve this myself!'