American Exorcism Male God

The conference room fell into a prolonged silence, and no one spoke.

They were all exorcists and fully aware of the immense difficulty of this exorcism; it was no small feat for something to silently afflict thousands of people—it wasn't the work of a lesser demon.

The high-ranking official didn't urge them, providing ample time for everyone to think.

"Would anyone who has come into contact with the patients be cursed?" someone suddenly asked.

This question immediately captured everyone's attention; as exorcists, such a level of curse wouldn't affect them.

But beyond being exorcists, they had other roles too, possibly as fathers or as sons.

Xu Yi was equally concerned about this question, a little worried for his dad.

"That's not necessarily the case. As long as there is no direct contact with the patient, one usually won't be cursed. Even with contact, as long as one has a good constitution, there's a very high chance nothing will happen."

The official knew everyone's concerns and added, "If one is wearing an Exorcism Artifact at all times, then the risk of being cursed could be minimized."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yi felt much relieved.

In terms of physique among common folks, his dad was at the top level, someone you'd believe if they were said to be the reincarnation of Lv Bu.

Moreover, once Xu Yi finished the Fire Gui portrait, he gave two copies to his dad to carry with him at all times, which should be enough to withstand the curse.

"What about those who have already been cursed? Is there a way to dispel it?" an exorcist asked anxiously.

Xu Yi shook his head inwardly, knowing that the speaker must have family members struck by the hot soul sickness.

He was well aware that the answer would be disappointing.

As expected, the official shook his head, "Unfortunately, ordinary Exorcism Artifacts are not very effective for those already cursed."

Xu Yi had previously encountered the cursed aura in the vial; it was the same aura he felt when exorcising Chen Lin.

He had driven the curse from Chen Lin's body using the Ethereal Flame, but unfortunately, the curse returned very quickly.

He suddenly became curious; Chen Lin was clearly a hot soul sickness patient as well, but why didn't he show the corresponding symptoms? Could hot soul sickness have an incubation period, or was Chen Lin's constitution special?

"You all have a basic understanding now," the official surveyed the room, no longer keeping them in suspense, "Anyone who can find the origin of the curse will receive a substantial reward."

No one responded as that was not what they were expecting.

"If someone can resolve the source of the curse entirely, they will be allowed to choose two items from the War God Repository, with no restrictions on the grade," the official continued.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The exorcists' expressions instantly became excited, and Xu Yi was also very tempted.

Setting everything else aside, the Magic-Prohibiting Box was extremely enticing; according to Ed's words, even an Evil God entering the Magic-Prohibiting Box would have to stay put inside.

If he could get the Magic-Prohibiting Box, coupled with Annabelle's Treasure Box for toys, what kind of effect could be achieved? Xu Yi was quite looking forward to it.

...

Holy Flame Exorcism Studio.

"Dad, I'm so glad you're okay!" Upon returning to the studio and seeing Xu Changrong, Xu Yi gave him a big hug.

"What could possibly happen to me?" Xu Changrong replied, completely bewildered.

After leaving City Hall, he had called Ailent, ensuring that Ailent brought Xu Changrong to the studio.

"Dad, you should stay here during this time!" Xu Yi didn't answer the other's question but suggested insistently.

As it turned out, his worries were utterly unnecessary; Xu Changrong's physique would have been ranked highly even among ancient warriors.

With such a robust constitution affected by the hot soul sickness, it's unlikely there'd be many survivors in the whole of New York City.

"There's still so much work at the restaurant…" Xu Changrong started to protest but then suddenly stopped, as he saw the seriousness in Xu Yi's eyes.

After hesitating for a moment, he nodded, "All right, I'll stay here for the time being. I haven't really lived much in the house my son bought, have I?"

"Remember to wear the Fire Gui portraits I gave you!" Xu Yi reminded.

"I got it, you sound like my dad, nagging so much!" Xu Changrong grumbled discontentedly.

Though he complained, his lips curled into a slight smile.

Xu Changrong watched Xu Yi's receding figure with a hint of hesitation.

Should he reveal his true identity to him? Otherwise, he would always think of him as a frail old man.

Xu Yi headed to the front desk, where he found Ailent busy at work.

"Go to the supermarket and buy a batch of food, as well as the necessary daily necessities, and prepare some clean water, enough for us to live on for at least two weeks!"

Ailent looked a bit puzzled, but he always had complete faith in Xu Yi's words.

"I'll go right now!" Ailent nodded.

"Are you going shopping? I'll help too!" Xu Changrong, the soul of a chef, was activated and he instantly appeared at the front desk.

Xu Yi glanced at his dad, knowing it was probably unrealistic to expect him to stay put, so he nodded in agreement.

Ailent and Xu Changrong went together to purchase supplies, while Xu Yi made his way toward the stairs.

[Sculptor, Current Progress: 78/100]

With his efforts over the past days, the Sculptor entry had risen significantly.

"I have to hurry up and integrate the Curse Puppeteer to strengthen my abilities because something feels increasingly off," Xu Yi thought, his sense of urgency growing stronger by the minute.

......

"How could it be that I wake up feeling like it's the apocalypse!"

The morning mist hadn't yet cleared when Xu Yi opened the window of his room, gazing out and murmuring softly.

A massive number of troops were entering the city, tanks rolling over the highways, leaving deep tracks.

The roads were chaotic, pedestrians scattering in every direction, and vehicles that had collided and caught fire were burning, leading to intense explosions moments later.

When Xu Yi woke up to this scene, he thought he was hallucinating.

It was only after he asked Ailent that he learned the reason.

The Heat Soul Disease had suddenly erupted!

The outbreak was very unexpected, happening overnight, with the number of patients increasing a hundredfold. Now, all the major hospitals were overflowing, and there was a severe shortage of medical staff.

What's worse, many doctors, from being in constant contact with the patients, had also fallen ill.

Now everyone was in a state of panic.

"It seems even New York City Hall hadn't anticipated such an abrupt outbreak," Xu Yi sighed.

The good news was that the government had been prepared for this kind of situation, but because it came much earlier than expected, it seemed a bit hasty.

"Be careful out there!"

Xu Yi was about to leave the Exorcism Studio when he heard someone call out to him from behind.

"Aunt Cassie!" Xu Yi turned his head and greeted her.

After he had brought his dad to the studio, Lisa followed suit. After discussing it with him, she had brought her own family over as well.

Cassie's family was not small, and now the Exorcism Studio was particularly lively.

Xu Yi had also wanted Maria to call her family over, but unfortunately, Maria's family refused. Xu Yi found a way to give Maria's mother a Fire Gui portrait.

As for why he didn't give one to Maria's father... Xu Yi just glanced at him from a distance and noticed something off about him.

Unfortunately, the current situation didn't allow him to resolve it.

"Aunt Cassie, I have to go now!"

Xu Yi felt a bit like he had a bur under his saddle, mainly because Aunt Cassie's gaze on him was like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, growing more satisfied the longer she looked.

"I know you have important things to take care of. Don't mind me, hurry along!"

Xu Yi nodded, started the car, and drove off toward Chinatown.

For the treasures in the War God Repository, he could only leave his beloved "Carving Room" and go out to investigate, as he already had some ideas.