Chapter 869: The Psychic Master 33

“Psychic?” Wu Jingwen was completely stunned when she first heard the term. It sounded unreal—something out of stories rather than reality. But as Mother He patiently explained everything to her, piece by piece, the confusion in her eyes slowly gave way to understanding.

And with that understanding came relief.

So what she had seen… wasn’t an illusion after all.

There really were people in this world who could see ghosts.

Once this truth settled in her mind, the fear that had nearly overwhelmed her began to ease, replaced by a strange sense of certainty.

At the same time, far away, Tang Wan also learned that the heroine had awakened her psychic ability.

From that moment on, she became even more serious in teaching He Tongyang.

Because she knew one thing clearly—Tongtong did not have the protection of a “protagonist’s fate.” He didn’t have the luxury of relying on luck or coincidences. If anything went wrong, there would be no one to save him.

So the only way to ensure his safety…

Was to make him stronger.

Stronger than anyone else.

However, just one month later, something unexpected happened.

Old Master He, who had always been in good health, suddenly fell gravely ill and became bedridden almost overnight.

As a psychic, he understood better than anyone what this meant. People like them inevitably accumulated karma and contamination over time. When the balance tipped, it often meant that the end was near.

And he knew—

His time had come.

Without hesitation, he began arranging everything. The funeral preparations were put in place, and before long, he formally passed the position of Patriarch of the He family to He Tongyang.

No one objected.

Because by now, He Tongyang’s strength had already surpassed everyone in the clan.

There was simply no one more qualified.

After Old Master He’s funeral was completed, He Tongyang officially took over as the head of the He family.

At first, his actions seemed straightforward—almost admirable.

He threw himself into work, taking on numerous high-risk spiritual cleansing missions. These were tasks others would hesitate to accept, yet he handled them one after another without complaint.

Each time, he brought along a group of people—some were clan elders who strongly supported the family’s old system, while others were younger members who opposed it.

Every mission ended the same way.

Successful… but costly.

The battles were described as fierce, even tragic.

And yet, strangely—

Those particular elders who went out with him… never returned.

Not all participants died, which made everything appear normal on the surface. After all, dangerous missions naturally came with casualties.

No one questioned it.

No one dared to.

Only Tang Wan knew the truth.

She knew that He Tongyang had deliberately chosen these missions. That he had carefully selected who to bring along. And that when facing powerful spirits, he had quietly ensured that certain people would never come back.

Once they were gone, suppressing the remaining spirits became almost effortless.

In just half a year, most of the elders who upheld the old system were gone.

Only then did people begin to notice something unsettling.

Yes, under He Tongyang’s leadership, the reputation of the He family had risen dramatically. Their name carried more weight than ever before.

But at the same time—

The number of deaths within the clan had also increased sharply.

Far more than before.

Even so, no one dared to say anything.

Because in their world, reputation was built on sacrifice. Without risking lives, without confronting danger head-on, how could the He family maintain its status as the foremost psychic lineage?

And so, silence prevailed.

Meanwhile, in another part of the city, the male and female leads were also beginning to make a name for themselves.

Zhou Fang, relying on the inheritance of the Zhou family, had successfully subdued several dangerous spirits. In a short time, he rose from an ordinary student to someone sought after by wealthy clients.

And through him—

Wu Jingwen’s awakening could no longer be hidden.

The news eventually reached the He family.

The moment it did, someone immediately approached He Tongyang.

“Patriarch,” the man said respectfully, “you will be twenty-one this year. It is the prime of your life. It’s time to consider continuing the bloodline. Wu Jingwen’s lineage, though not yet tested, should be of good quality. If you unite with her, it’s very possible to produce an heir with an even purer bloodline.”

The suggestion was direct.

Blunt.

And deeply rooted in the old system.

The temperature around He Tongyang seemed to drop instantly. His eyes turned cold, the sharpness in them unmistakable.

But instead of rejecting the idea outright, he spoke in an unexpectedly calm tone.

“I understand,” he said. “Then bring her back as soon as possible.”

The man was overjoyed.

He had expected resistance—perhaps even anger.

Instead, he received agreement.

“Understood, Patriarch!” he replied eagerly. “We will bring Wu Jingwen back as soon as possible.”

He bowed and left, completely unaware—

Of what those words truly meant.