Chapter 0009 Troubles

As I was speaking, Master He Jiu approached with a gloomy expression and cupped his hands towards me, saying: "Young sir, there is a difficult matter I would like to trouble you with"

I noticed that Master He Jiu's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal and said that the beast was simply out of money and wanted to steal some.

Master He Jiu did not make things difficult for them; everyone who was leaving was given a generous severance package

It turned out that after Liu Feihe chased after them, although he found two disciples, the three of them were trapped in the fog and encountered a ghost wall.

I, along with Liu Feihe and a few other disciples, have stayed behind

My mother... that person with the surname Meng was furious, but he was glared back at by his master

This statement is quite dismissive; with a good wife like He Qianxue, how could Li Kun possibly be short of money?

I interjected, "Ninth Master, what was Li Kun looking for in your room back then?"

"Evil sorcery?" Master He Jiu said resentfully, "I knew that the surname Li was not a good person. He was always mysterious and enigmatic. I only regret how I was so bewitched back then to agree to him being with Xue'er!"

I received a call from Song Qingqing midway, inquiring about how I was doing

This person is actually He Jintang, the youngest son of He Jiuyé.

Afterward, everyone returned to the house to rest. The servant brought in hot tea and food. Everyone was both frightened and exhausted. After drinking a cup of hot tea and having some good food, their complexions improved somewhat.

One of his disciples interjected angrily, "That was the opponent's insidious cunning, using the two of us to lure the master out!"

Liu Feihe let out a sigh and said, "I am truly ashamed. I chased after two disciples, but who would have thought I fell into their trap."

Liu Feihe clapped his hands and said, "Our thoughts are quite similar; the other party is not a ghost, but a person, and moreover, a master skilled in dark arts"

It should be a person

Liu Feihe's expression changed drastically as he exclaimed, "This is truly perilous, truly perilous. The opponent must have attached their soul to the paper figure, and ordinary harm would have no effect. How did you manage to break it?"

Afterwards, the waters were calm until the east brightened.

Liu Feihe's expression was serious as he stared blankly for a moment and then said to me, "Chen Xiaoyou, what do you think about tonight's events?"

Immediately afterwards, the furious roar of Master He Jiu slamming the table was heard, followed by the young man retorting, and then he slammed the door and left.

Afterward, the He father and son were unaware of what they had said, and the young master became furious and shouted: "You called me back in such a hurry just for this trivial matter? Old man, are you losing your mind? What nonsense is this? It's truly ridiculous!"

Nearby residents have also reported unusual occurrences, with several individuals taking photos and sharing them on social media. However, apart from this, no other disturbances have arisen.

Since we have already taken on the case, we must see it through to the end and cannot abandon it halfway. This is the rule of our profession and also the code of conduct for those of us in the mystical path

I went downstairs to the restaurant for breakfast and heard A Biao reporting to Master He Jiu ahead, stating that the area was shrouded in fog last night, covering a range of nearly one hundred meters

I saw A Biao coming over with a look of helplessness on his face, so I called out to him and asked: "What’s wrong? Is the Third Young Master of your family not on good terms with the Ninth Master?"

Additionally, there is a cook and her husband; both are honest individuals who have received great kindness from the He family and do not intend to seek employment elsewhere

I observed for a while and noticed that although several individuals appeared haggard and somewhat disheveled, their eyes were clear, their demeanor was natural, and they exuded a strong vitality, indicating that there was likely nothing unusual. Only then did I approach them.

The three of them were moving in circles inside, and later accidentally encountered two unconscious guards, whom they rescued.

When it comes to such professional matters, Lord He Jiu was at a loss and turned to look at me

There must be other reasons behind it

Mr. He Jiu and the others were greatly astonished, clearly taken by surprise

The three master and disciples used talismans to clear the way, hoping to disperse the mist. However, the mist was peculiar; it not only had the effect of confusing the mind but also occasionally unleashed a swarm of strange bats that would swoop in and bite.

However, everyone appeared to be in low spirits. Several severely injured guards were sent to the hospital, and afterwards, a few servants came forward, hesitantly expressing their intention to resign

I quite agree with Liu Feihe's statement; the spectacle outside cannot be orchestrated by a single individual

Master He Jiu exclaimed "Ah!" and clapped his hands, saying, "That must be the sound of the scream!"

In the blink of an eye, only three servants remained in the He family: one was an old butler nearing sixty, who had served the He family his entire life and intended to die in their service.

Just after hanging up the phone, someone outside shouted loudly: "Old man, what do you want me to come back for? I'm busy!"

Master He Jiu pulled Liu Feihe, filled with joy, and hurriedly asked them what had happened

A Biao sighed, sat down, and took a youtiao to eat: "It's not just bad; you heard it too. If anyone else dared to speak like that in front of Master Jiu, they would probably have broken several legs by now"

Immediately after, a figure appeared at the door, entering was a young man in a white suit, approximately in his twenties, with a rather handsome appearance, somewhat resembling Master He Jiu, but his demeanor was slick and restless, completely lacking the calm authority of Master He Jiu

However, there was no way to sleep that night; everyone was sitting in the living room, with only those who were seriously injured being looked after by the servants and falling asleep.

By around 3 a.m., the fog outside gradually dissipated, and everyone felt a slight sense of relief

The person with the surname Meng snorted and said, "That ghostly thing has been burned by us several times, and it is likely severely weakened." He pointed at me and continued, "Then this person had the good fortune to take advantage of it and flattened it with a slap!"

I couldn't help but laugh: "Why don't you go pick up a bargain?"

Liu Feihe comforted him with a few words and frowned, saying: "This time, there is likely more than one."

I took a short nap upstairs, and when I got up, it was already past 8 o'clock

I went to check on the two unconscious guards and saw that their faces and necks were covered in bloodstains, clearly indicating that they had been scratched by the paper man's nails. However, the wounds had not turned black, suggesting that there was likely no corpse poison or similar substances.

I noticed that the faces of those two disciples bore some wounds, which must have been inflicted by the bats they mentioned

He recounted what had happened before

I mentioned that these are just minor issues, easily resolved, which put her at ease. She smiled and wished me all the best.

"It must be that beast Li Kun found some accomplices!" Master He Jiu said resentfully

I could not help but glance a few more times, noticing that this person had vacant eyes and puffy eyelids, undoubtedly a debauched young man indulging in wine and pleasure

However, Master He Jiu clearly did not wish to speak, perhaps due to some privacy that cannot be disclosed to outsiders. I also found it inappropriate to continue probing, so I simply kept it in mind for the time being

Apart from these three individuals, only A Biao, who is wholeheartedly loyal to the He family, remains, while the other guards had long since taken their leave.

This mysterious and unpredictable night has finally passed, and everyone can finally breathe a sigh of relief

It was indeed a stroke of luck. We were wandering around aimlessly when we suddenly heard a scream. Then I noticed a change in the fog, and that was when I seized the opportunity to rush out.

A Biao joyfully said: "Ninth Master, Third Young Master has returned!"