Chapter 9, Anomalies

Soon, Yang Hui prepared a lavish lunch, and Zhou Gang took out a bottle of his treasured Moutai, toasting and exchanging cups with Chen Hao, enjoying the drinks immensely

This is the benefit of making connections

In other words, the jade Buddha in one's possession is indeed the legendary artifact that has been consecrated

Zhou Gang smiled and said: "This is not a big deal, just a matter of raising a hand. Well, little brother, do you have any thoughts about becoming a police officer?"

After a brief contemplation, Zhou Gang shook his head and said, "There are indeed many places you mentioned, but most of them are based on false rumors. How about this, I will help you look up some information later and inform you."

Three months ago, the Shuanglong Group, which was developing Qingxi Mountain in Shicheng, encountered a strange incident. While excavating the northern slope of Qingxi Mountain, they unearthed a giant iron nail several dozen meters long. Initially, it was not taken seriously, but after the iron nail was removed, the northern slope of Qingxi Mountain became unusually cold every night. The construction workers who stayed behind would fall ill within two days, as if they were having nightmares, and subsequently, they would lose their sanity. Over time, various rumors began to circulate about the northern slope of Qingxi Mountain. The Shicheng police were requested to conduct a secret investigation into the matter, but even the officers who stayed overnight suffered the same fate as the construction workers, and they could not even determine how it was caused.

Zhou Gang and his wife were surprised to find that their usually timid and shy daughter actually allowed Chen Hao to hold her, and she was laughing happily, appearing to really like Chen Hao.

Chen Hao smiled cheerfully, showing no reserve, and even picked up Tong Tong to play with her

As a woman, her thinking is quite simple; Chen Hao saved her daughter, making him a benefactor. Moreover, Chen Hao is very capable, and having someone like him as a friend is not a bad thing

After a moment of consideration, Chen Hao said: "I understand what Brother Zhou means, but as you mentioned, I am a practitioner and do not like constraints. How about this: I can lend my name, and if Brother Zhou encounters any issues that are difficult to understand and needs assistance, I will certainly help without hesitation. However, under normal circumstances, I do not accept management. Moreover, I choose to cooperate with Brother Zhou, not the police. Therefore, if Brother Zhou faces any problems, I can assist, but as for other matters, we can discuss them later."

Chen Hao was taken aback

Zhou Gang felt somewhat disappointed

Why suddenly talk about becoming a police officer? Could it be that I can still become a police officer? What a joke, I am destined to be a master in the future, what prestige is there in being a police officer

Chen Hao was overjoyed

Zhou Gang was taken aback

Chen Hao listened and smiled slightly: "Brother Zhou, in fact, between humans and ghosts, there are two worlds, which is the separation of yin and yang. If it were not for a tremendous grievance, coupled with various fortuitous coincidences, transforming into malevolent or fierce ghosts would generally not cause any trouble. Take Liu Yue'e, for instance; she was murdered three years ago and remains merely a wandering soul, let alone seeking revenge. If she were to make a mistake, she might even dissipate into nothingness. Therefore, many people die unjustly in this world, while evildoers continue to live freely. Thus, the world still belongs to humanity, not to monsters or strange beings. Regarding the matter of Qingxi Mountain's North Mountain that you mentioned, I pondered that this is an anomalous place between heaven and earth. To put it simply, it has a special force field or magnetic field. Even if the iron nails are not magical artifacts, they are items arranged by a skilled person to seal off anomalies. The sudden breach only affected a small area, indicating that this anomaly is not strong. As long as we find a master proficient in feng shui to rearrange it, we might be able to calm it down; it is not the doing of ghosts or monsters."

It seems that those so-called masters are all frauds, engaging in futile efforts; otherwise, they could easily guide the lockdowns to ensure that there would be no outbreaks for a considerable period of time

Chen Hao was somewhat taken aback

Chen Hao was taken aback; it sounds quite good.

Chen Hao's eyes flickered slightly, and he continued, "However, as practitioners of our kind, we cannot remain indifferent upon encountering such anomalies. How about this: I will find some time to investigate the situation further."

Thank you very much, Brother Zhou

I am merely afraid that I am not much stronger than those masters, after all, I have just acquired the Ghost Assistance System, and my accumulation is still not deep enough, nor have I received any inheritance related to Feng Shui

Furthermore, if one encounters malevolent spirits or vengeful ghosts in the future, causing some issues, it will always be necessary for someone to handle the aftermath; otherwise, one will also face trouble.

Zhou Gang observed Chen Hao's silence and assumed he was displeased, so he quickly explained: "I understand that you are a practitioner, a free spirit who dislikes constraints. However, as you mentioned, the path of cultivation is arduous. If you could collaborate with our police force, it would be a viable option, wouldn't it? As the ancients said, it is easier to cultivate within the public sphere. We, the police, handle various matters and often encounter peculiar and perplexing issues. If you could assist us, we would be able to manage them more effectively, and you would also gain merit from it, achieving a win-win situation. What do you think?"

After all, working alone is always less powerful than being part of an organization

To search for it oneself is akin to finding a needle in a haystack; who knows where it might be found

At this moment, Zhou Gang instinctively tightened his grip on the jade Buddha in his hand, for it was the amulet of his precious daughter

Zhou Gang shook his head and said: "Shuanglong Group has been doing this, hiring numerous feng shui masters for inspections, and even conducting various rituals. At first, everything seemed fine, but a month ago, a major incident occurred. Three construction workers turned into ice corpses overnight. If it weren't for the emergency public relations efforts of Shuanglong Group and the senior management of Shicheng, this matter would have escalated significantly. However, Qingxi Mountain is a key focus for the future commercial layout of Shicheng. This is not only a commercial issue for Shuanglong Group but also relates to the future development of Shicheng. Recently, the higher-ups have been seeking help everywhere regarding this matter. My dear brother, you are a practitioner; I wonder if you have any solutions to offer?"

I have disappointed Brother Zhou; what I have learned is not in the realm of Feng Shui, and my understanding is merely superficial, so I cannot claim to be able to resolve it

It is unclear whether it was intentional or unintentional, but Zhou Gang mentioned a peculiar case that has recently emerged

Upon seeing Chen Hao, Yang Hui's eyebrows lifted with joy, and she quickly inquired about his well-being, displaying a closeness that felt as if they were family

"Rest assured, my brother. After all, we live in a scientific world where feudal superstitions cannot be promoted. I understand," Zhou Gang replied earnestly. He was well aware that extraordinary individuals like Chen Hao each have their own personalities and even place importance on fate. Because he had helped Chen Hao, a bond had formed between them, allowing for a continued friendship.

Zhou Gang was overjoyed

While Yang Hui went to cook, Chen Hao held onto Tong Tong, who was unwilling to come down, and chatted casually with Zhou Gang

Not long after, Zhou Gang's wife, Yang Hui, returned, holding their daughter Tongtong with one hand and carrying large and small bags of vegetables with the other hand

Zhou Gang, overjoyed, quickly said: "Alright, my younger brother, rest assured. If you do not have a definite answer, I will absolutely not disclose any of your information."

However, if one recklessly consumes this bond, perhaps before long, the connection between him and Chen Hao will truly be exhausted, rendering them as strangers.

Although Chen Hao has many restrictions, it is sufficient as long as he can agree

With assistance, one can go directly, saving both effort and worry

Has it actually worsened?

No wonder he is so eager to help Liu Yue'e; it turns out that this merit is of such great importance