Chapter 180: Chapter 180 Decided

“Lady Zhong, is there a problem?” Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s complexion, Han Xin couldn’t help but ask.

Zhong Niangyao did not answer Han Xin’s question; instead, she took out a piece of talisman paper and threw it.

The talisman paper ignited without flame, and she was continuously chanting spells.

Such a scene simply stunned Han Xin and Luo Yong, who were beside her. Although they had brought in Zhong Niangyao and acknowledged that this case was a supernatural event, this was still the first time they had witnessed such supernatural phenomena. One could only imagine how shocked they were at this moment.

Moments later, the flame vanished, and Zhong Niangyao lowered her hand, but her complexion was still awful.

“Lady Zhong, what on earth is wrong?” Han Xin hurriedly asked again.

Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s expression, a very bad premonition arose in his heart.

“These people’s souls are missing,” Zhong Niangyao said with a somber face, her tone filled with chill, “This is not just an Evil Ghost but one that grows by devouring the souls of the living.”

However, what surprised her was the lack of action from hell. Was this because they hadn’t noticed, or was there another reason?

Upon hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Han Xin and Luo Yong’s faces turned drastically pale.

Though they did not understand the intricacies of such supernatural cases, the notion of devouring the souls of the living was terrifying. No matter how one looked at it, this was a matter of great danger.

“Lady Zhong, what should we do next?” Han Xin asked directly, “If we can’t catch the Evil Ghost, will more people keep getting harmed?”

“That’s certain,” Zhong Niangyao nodded and then continued, “Moreover, if I’m not mistaken, the Evil Ghost will likely act soon. In other words, a new victim will appear very soon.”

“What?” Luo Yong recalled and then said, “The appearances of these victims have always been regular. Generally, it harms someone about once every half month. It hasn’t been half a month yet!”

Zhong Niangyao looked at Luo Yong as if he were a fool, “It used to be regular, but wasn’t the most recent victim in the hospital? It didn’t succeed in devouring that taxi driver’s soul. And, most importantly–”

Zhong Niangyao paused, a cold light flashing in her eyes, “That Evil Ghost should have been hurt by that talisman. If it needs to heal, then the quickest method would be to devour another living person’s soul. What’s more, I’m afraid it may start a killing spree.”

Upon hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Han Xin and Luo Yong were deeply horrified.

“I’ll inform our superiors about this situation right now,” Han Xin said with a severe expression, “and have them send down someone equipped to handle such cases as soon as possible.”

“It’s too late now,” Zhong Niangyao shook her head, “Tonight, let’s go directly to the crime scene on Huanshan Road.”

“What? Go there tonight?” Luo Yong couldn’t help but shudder, “But if we just rush over like that, wouldn’t we be offering ourselves up for the taking?”

“What are you afraid of?” Han Yong reached out and patted Luo Yong on the head, “You’re a police officer, what’s there to fear? However, Lady Zhong, one thing I don’t quite understand.”

“All the cases have occurred around Huanshan Road, and the location has never changed. Our police force has staked out the area day and night, but there’s never been any sign of anything amiss. Moreover, our officers have also conducted inspections there at night and nothing has ever happened. Why is that?”

This has also been the reason they hadn’t considered the possibility of these incidents being supernatural. Throughout all their investigations, nothing unusual had occurred.

Therefore, they always attributed the perpetrator to be a psychologically disturbed individual.

“Because you’re police officers,” Zhong Niangyao spoke faintly to explain, “Though it is an Evil Ghost, since ancient times, ghosts have avoided police officers because you emanate strong Evil Qi. Unless absolutely necessary, those ghosts would not confront the police.”

“It seems our identity as police officers is quite useful after all,” Luo Yong couldn’t help but sigh.

“Enough of this nonsense,” Zhong Niangyao spoke, “Tonight, I’ll go there by myself; just hide in the shadows and don’t show yourselves.”

“No way,” Han Xin immediately objected, “Lady Zhong, we’re already grateful for the help you’ve given us in uncovering so much. As for the rest, it’s our duty as police officers, and you have no need to involve yourself any further. You can go home.”

“Oh?” Zhong Niangyao raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised, “I thought you brought me here precisely to resolve this issue?”

“Lady Zhong, we’re already more than grateful for the valuable information you’ve provided,” Han Xin shook his head, “Your assistance has been sufficient. This case is simply too dangerous, and it’s truly not something you should get involved in.”

At first, he indeed wanted Zhong Niangyao’s help. But after realizing how dangerous the case was, he changed his mind.

He didn’t know the extent of Zhong Niangyao’s abilities, but she was very young. He just couldn’t let such a young girl act as bait alone.

Besides, should anything untoward happen to Zhong Niangyao because of this, it would surely cause a huge uproar.

“I’ve made up my mind about this,” Zhong Niangyao spoke flatly, “And even if you disagree, I’ll still go on my own.”

She could probably discern Han Xin’s thoughts, but she wouldn’t change her decision.

Firstly, the Evil Ghost was indeed dangerous; if it wasn’t dealt with promptly, the consequences could be unthinkable. More lives might be lost.

Secondly, capturing the Evil Ghost would count as a great Merit for her. Why would she not do it?

Han Xin still strongly disagreed, but in the end, he just couldn’t persuade Zhong Niangyao to give up, so he could only agree.

In his heart, though, he made a silent vow–if anything were to happen, he would do everything he could to protect Zhong Niangyao. After all, it was he who had entangled her in this peril. So no matter what, he had to ensure her safety, even at the cost of his life, without regret.

Late at night, on a secluded bend of Huanshan Road, a figure walked along the pavement. It was a young girl, dressed in ordinary clothes. But this ordinary figure on the quiet and dim road seemed conspicuously noticeable.

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