Exorcist's Self-Cultivation

In the hall.

Goliath Viktor announced that the gathering would proceed as normal, and what had just happened was only a joke, after which the others weren't angry.

Even if they felt displeased, no one would show it in front of others.

Because that would mean deteriorating the relationship between both parties.

In short, it was a losing proposition.

Soon, the gathering went on as normal.

The delicacies and fine wines that had been prepared were enjoyed by everyone, and the soothing music also brought peace of mind.

Men engaged in conversations with each other, discussing topics about wealth and women.

The topics among the women were somewhat more complex.

They talked about material life, inner emptiness, men, and women.

And from time to time, they would cast glances toward Du Wei and his two companions.

Their gazes were peculiar, as if they had witnessed something incredible.

A man holding a Black Umbrella, appearing very mysterious, the female owner of the Goliath Winery, and Miss Alex from New York, who held a status above the rest.

Hmm… It was hard not to speculate that there was something off about the relationship between these three people.

To the side.

Du Wei had been observing the behavior of these people all this time, searching for the non-existent person.

He certainly noticed the women's gazes, but he wasn't affected in the slightest.

Victor felt a bit embarrassed, though. Noticing that Alex looked somewhat displeased, she stepped aside, wisely avoiding becoming a third wheel.

In fact, she wasn't particularly interested in Du Wei, preferring stronger white men.

Moreover, strictly speaking, their relationship could only be classified as employer-employee, and she didn't want her reputation to be affected.

As for Alex, she always "followed" Du Wei's orders, staying close to his side as if taking the stance that a girlfriend would.

"Baby, is it very troublesome?"

Alex asked quietly next to Du Wei's ear.

Du Wei didn't look at her but hummed in acknowledgment and continued to observe the people in the hall.

Everyone seemed very normal and didn't exhibit any strange behaviors.

He was still counting the number of people, which remained 46, meaning the Evil Spirit hadn't left and was still among the crowd.

This was troublesome…

The current situation indicated that there should be two Evil Spirits at the winery.

One was the man in the tailcoat whose face was unclear, and the other was the extra one, but it was impossible to determine who that Evil Spirit was.

But Du Wei knew that soon the Evil Spirit would probably take action.

At that time, the Evil Spirit would certainly reveal a flaw.

Even without being in the Spirit Vision state, Du Wei, who often dealt with Evil Spirits, could keenly feel that an odd sense of repulsion was slowly building up. Enjoy new tales from empire

After thinking for a moment, Du Wei turned to Victor and asked, "Something similar must've happened in the past with your ancestors, but you don't know how it ended, right?"

Victor nodded: "Yes, I only know that back then, there was also one extra person at the winery, and then the incident concluded without further events, until now, when it has reappeared."

Continuing thoughtfully, Du Wei asked, "Then, did your ancestors do anything special back then? Like something that's repeating now?"

He was beginning to suspect that there was something not quite right with the Viktor family.

Because the black lines he had seen under the Spirit Vision state were not entwined around Victor, which meant that when the Evil Spirit in the hall began to act, this woman would not be in danger.

It was as if… there were some restrictions.

After hearing Du Wei's words, Victor frowned and pondered.

After a while, she responded somewhat vaguely, "It seems my ancestors have held similar gatherings."

Clarify…"Is it the same as now?"

"I… I can't remember well, but it should be correct, my grandfather and father both held gatherings just like this at times…"

"Okay, I got it."

Du Wei nodded slightly at her, mulling over the credibility of her words.

If the Viktor family had hosted parties after having one extra person in the winery for the last two generations, then their intentions were highly suspicious.

It was as if they were seeking targets for the Evil Spirit.

Or perhaps, it was akin to a sacrifice.

Was this really a family with church beliefs?

Du Wei secretly became wary of Viktor.

If this was a premeditated sacrifice, then this woman must be problematic too.

Although he hadn't detected any signs of lying in Viktor's expressions or words, he absolutely couldn't let his guard down.

With this thought, Du Wei's hand slipped into his pocket, caressing the gun he carried with him.

He had intended to focus his energy on the head of the Veda Sect, but it seemed now that the handgun might come in handy.

"Please go and host the party, remember to stay calm," he said.

Du Wei pondered this internally, but his face remained impassive, giving no clue as to what he might be planning.

Naturally, Viktor was the same, she bowed slightly and then moved towards the crowd.

Seeing this, Alex looked at Du Wei with a strange expression and asked, "Baby, do you not trust Viktor?"

Du Wei gave her a puzzled look and said, "Why do you say that?"

Alex pouted and said, "Because you didn't tell her anything before sending her off to host the party, yet according to what you said, there should be an Evil Spirit among these guests now, and you just don't care about your employer's safety."

Du Wei was stunned for a moment.

He didn't expect Alex to have noticed that, and he couldn't help feeling a bit embarrassed.

At the same time, he was examining himself; it seemed that after dealing with that nun, he had become a bit too relaxed, and his considerations were not as comprehensive as before.

...He needed to correct that.

Seeing that Du Wei was silent, Alex went on in a lower voice, "But baby, I think there's something off about Viktor's family."

Du Wei squinted his eyes and asked, "Let's hear your thoughts."

Alex revealed an alluring smile, pressed close to Du Wei, and explained in his embrace, "I don't really have any big theories, just that the history of Viktor's family's rise to wealth, coupled with what she mentioned about the past parties, gives me an uneasy feeling."

"Viktor's family came to New York with her great-grandfather. The first pot of gold he made came from gambling."

"Gambling?"

"Mmhmm... Her great-grandfather Howard Viktor was a famous God of Gamblers back in the day, and he often held gambling events, making a fortune each time."

"By the time of her grandfather's generation, they started the winemaking business, which is now this winery, but the business plunged due to the economic depression at the time."

"Later on, it appears her grandfather also had a talent for gambling, which earned him a large sum of money, helping the family survive the Great Depression."

"By her father's generation, the winery business had spread throughout New York, developing in many cities."

"And the reason I know these things is because my family has a longer history, with dedicated people recording the development of these families... well, you probably understand what for, right?"

"I do..."

Du Wei's face showed a sign of conflict; he certainly understood the purpose, which was to gather dirt and secrets on the other family, making the information a sharp weapon at the right time.

But there was nothing wrong with that.

What troubled him was that, listening to Alex, her background didn't seem as simple as he thought, not just a mere wealthy offspring...

Du Wei felt a headache coming on, the gap between them was too great...

Besides, he didn't have the energy to consider these issues right now, the hidden danger of Evil Spirit Transformation, the curse that might erupt again in the future, the Evil Spirit incidents that cropped up from time to time in New York, and the Veda Sect that wanted him dead.

"Wait a minute... gambling events?"

As Du Wei was deep in thought...

His expression darkened, and he turned his head abruptly.

In the hall, at some point, the male guests had gathered around a table, everyone red-faced and seemingly excited.

With a snap...

A man slammed his cards on the table, stood up, loosened his tie, and grumbled.

"I've lost!"