Legends of the Civil Investigation Bureau: Memoir of Encouragement.

Summary

The Emperor reflects on the historical persecution of the Alchemist sect by Wu Di, revealing documents linking them to witchcraft cases. Guang Xiao, summoned for his insight, hesitates to advise the Emperor on whether to take similar actions. After a tense exchange, he reluctantly agrees that extermination is feasible. The Emperor falls gravely ill shortly after Guang Xiao's departure, displaying symptoms of witchcraft, which the Empress Dowager tries to remedy by summoning practitioners. Eventually, Grand Master Huo Shan arrives and, after a dramatic healing process, saves the Emperor. Grateful, Liu Zhi honors Huo Shan but resolves to uncover the witchcraft's origin, keeping Huo Shan close for protection and investigation.

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