Zhou Qian agreed and floated directly toward Dai Qing, startling her. Instinctively, Dai Qing took a step back, gripping the doorframe behind her to steady herself. Pain shot through her palm just as the jade pendant around her neck suddenly lit up.

Although Dai Qing wasn’t scared of seeing ghosts, having one rush toward her without warning didn’t guarantee she’d remain standing.

As the blinding light faded, she quickly grabbed the pendant and noticed her fingers had been pricked by a nail sticking out of the doorframe. Blood had stained the pendant.

While she was feeling frustrated, she noticed that the blood had been absorbed by the pendant, which flickered a few times.

At that moment, Dai Qing felt a mysterious connection between her mind and the pendant.

She could now clearly sense what was inside the jade pendant.

To her surprise, the jade pendant her grandfather had left her wasn’t just an ordinary trinket—it was a virtual storage ring. And not just any ring; it held an entire small world inside, with the power to purify souls and stabilize spirits.

At that very moment, Zhou Qian stood inside the space within the ring, gazing up at Dai Qing.

“Thank you, Master, for saving me,” she said gratefully.

Suppressing her excitement, Dai Qing kept her tone steady and composed. “For now, stay inside. We’ll figure out the next steps when the time is right.”

“I’ll follow the Master’s orders,” Zhou Qian bowed deeply in thanks. Overjoyed at the peaceful surroundings, she quickly found a cave and settled in.

As soon as Zhou Qian entered the ring, the oppressive energy in the restaurant vanished.

Still elated, Dai Qing entered the room and pulled open the curtains, letting sunlight flood in.

When she returned to Zhang Shunfu’s office, she hadn’t even spoken before he stood up, delighted. “Please have a seat, Master. Even as a layman, I can feel the difference now. I really misjudged you earlier, and I apologize for my previous rudeness.”

“No harm done,” Dai Qing replied. “However, your restaurant needs a thorough cleaning from top to bottom. Also, make sure the staff spends time in the sun for the next few days, and there shouldn’t be any further problems.”

Glancing at Zhang Shunfu’s face, Dai Qing noticed the dark energy clouding it was slowly dissipating.

“Don’t worry, Master. I’ll give the order right away. We’ll close the hotel for three days, have everyone help with the cleanup, and then reopen officially.”

Zhang Shunfu agreed without hesitation and, smiling, pushed a payment toward Dai Qing.

“Might I ask for a bit more guidance, Master?” he asked hopefully.

Dai Qing shook her head. “You already have a prosperous fortune. As a successful entrepreneur, you’re responsible and kind to your employees, which makes you a good boss.”

“Follow your instincts, and everything will be fine. The more one tries to manipulate fate, the twisted it becomes. You are a man of good fortune, Zhang.”

Zhang Shunfu’s eyes brightened even more. “Thank you for your wisdom, Master.”

After collecting her payment, Dai Qing left the restaurant, with Zhang Shunfu escorting her all the way to the entrance. He even asked for her address before finally returning inside, where he instructed the manager to close the hotel for three days for a thorough cleaning to get rid of the negative energy, before reopening.

His secretary, who had been following him, pushed her hair back and asked, “Boss Zhang, do you really believe in that young girl?”

“Shh! From now on, show some respect. Address her as ‘Master,’” Zhang Shunfu said, his tone light and cheerful now that the problem had been solved.

“But she’s clearly just a young girl. She doesn’t seem very experienced,” the secretary muttered. She thought Zhang was being too superstitious. He had given her 2,000 yuan for just a few words—easy money, indeed.

“You don’t understand,” Zhang replied with a knowing smile. “A true expert doesn’t show their skills. That’s what makes her the real deal.”