Chapter 6 and so on

Ah! Qian Bo shivered again, foolishly nodding and shaking his head in agreement.

"I am still a marksman," Tan Xuan glanced at Qian Bo, who was slow to realize, and then forcefully pried open his hands that were wiping his eyes and tears.

Tanzi, can you really handle that thing? Are you a mage?

But he is an honest person, how could it be... who is so cruel?

Because you encountered a problem this time, and you won money yesterday, it is likely that it has already caused dissatisfaction on the other side. Today, the place was raided by the police, and yet you managed to escape. How do you think the other side will feel? Taking advantage of others while ruining their own means of livelihood, this enmity is not small. The other side is not easy to deal with; otherwise, do you think you would have lost tonight? Your victory yesterday was merely luck; Old Sun's tricks are hardly impressive, and now he has even risked his life. In fact, Old Sun realized the danger before us today, which is why he came here with us. He did not come for enjoyment; his only purpose was to have you take the fall for him. Your victory yesterday was merely luck; Old Sun's tricks are hardly impressive, and now he has even risked his life. In fact, Old Sun realized the danger before us today, which is why he came here with us. He did not come for enjoyment; his only purpose was to have you take the fall for him. He deliberately kept his distance from us so that when he sensed something was wrong, the person beside him could stir things up, making the other side believe you were the culprit, thus making you the one to die. However, he calculated everything but did not account for the fact that I was by your side, which made his accomplices too afraid to approach, preventing them from framing you. He also did not expect the other side to be so ruthless, directly aiming for total annihilation. Therefore, he... This is also fate; conspiring with ghosts ultimately leads to ghosts, only with a more tragic outcome, and now he has met a bad end.

Just as Qian Bo wanted to learn more, someone suddenly shouted at them from the corridor above.

Tan Xuan glanced at Qian Bo, whose face was deathly pale, and slightly shook his head, explaining: "The reason I said there was no need to look earlier is that he could not be seen in the past. Now I need to see how much he weighs, so I can be prepared. If you are afraid, you can stay here; I will be back shortly, it won't take long. The sooner we resolve this, the sooner we can go home."

I will still go with you. Qian Bo rejected Tan Xuan's "kindness"; at this moment, he dared not be alone. He believed he was not as tough as Old Sun, so it was better to find someone to rely on, regardless of whether they were strong or weak, or even if they had a prosthetic limb. Having someone was better than having no one. He had made up his mind; now he would tie himself to Tan Xiao, and even if they had to run, he would follow Tan Xuan.

Because he is the source of the calamity

Qian Bo was taken aback for a moment and asked blankly, "What does it mean?"

Ah! Are you saying that Old Sun has brought along another one..." Qian Bo was quite startled by Tan Xuan's words, sitting there and looking around anxiously.

Suddenly, Qian Bo hugged his knees and began to sob, crying out, "I am sorry to Old Sun. If I hadn't brought him here, he wouldn't have gotten into trouble..."

Qian Bo was taken aback by Tan Xuan's actions, unsure of what he was doing, yet it appeared quite magical, which instilled in him a greater sense of confidence in Tan Xuan. However, upon seeing a vague black shadow slowly emerge beneath that layer of smoke, Qian Bo lost his composure, his legs went weak, and he sat down on the ground, for he realized that the shadow bore a striking resemblance to Lao Sun's figure

Indeed ... ... it truly is ... ...

What kind of solution is this? Qian Bo felt a headache coming on.

What are you doing there

Tan Xuan did not respond. He took a cigarette box from his pocket in the lounge, silently pulled out three cigarettes, and stood by the pool. He raised his hands to eyebrow level as if offering incense, murmuring a few words softly before turning his hands outward, palms up, with the cigarette tips facing outwards and the butts facing himself. Then, he inserted them all into his mouth, lit them, and took a deep breath.

Qian Bo nodded after thinking for a moment, "It seems to be the case. These past few days, upon entering that apartment, I felt a bit cold. I even scolded the owner for being extravagant, as the air conditioning was set so low, not fearing the cold."

"The honest man?" Tan Xuan scoffed, "You underestimate your friend whom you've only known for a few days. He is not honest at all. Do you really think this friend has brought you good fortune? He merely wishes to use you as a substitute for his own gain."

Upon arriving at the pool that Old Sun had soaked in, there were still many wet marks on the edge of the pool, and a bath towel was draped over the rack by the pool, left unattended. Tan Xuan stepped forward, scooped a handful of water from the pool, and sniffed it, then stopped Qian Bo, who was about to approach, saying, "Do not touch the water in this pool; it is no longer clean."

Glancing at the time on his phone, it was already past 2 o'clock. Looking at the terrified Qian Bo, Tan Xuan snorted, "It's not a big deal."

Rest assured, it won't take long; individuals of this sort, lacking any real capability, do not hold grudges overnight

Tan Xuan continued, "At first, I thought Lao Sun was trying to trick you, but unexpectedly, you not only didn't lose yesterday, but actually won. So I kept quiet. Now I realize that he wasn't trying to swindle your money, but rather to use you as a cover. You win the big stakes, and he takes the small ones. If someone gets suspicious, they will come after you, and he can just find another person. After all, it's a long-term game."

You must have provoked someone you shouldn't have in the past couple of days; it is useless to say anything now. Let's go and take a look at the place where Old Sun had his incident.

What if it doesn't come? That scream just now was quite loud; it wouldn't be scared off, would it?

This is not merely a matter of air conditioning; your friend is not alone, as there is an invisible presence accompanying him. The chill you feel is due to the unseen entity that is right beside you, enveloping you in a cold aura, making it no surprise that you feel cold.

What does this mean

Three cigarettes burned rapidly, and in an instant, only the butts remained. Tan Xuan took the butts and tossed them aside, squatting by the pool and exhaling a large ball of smoke towards the surface of the bubbling water. The smoke ball did not disperse but gradually expanded on the water's surface, soon covering the entire surface of the pool like a thin film, enveloping it completely.

Tan Xuan said nothing and was the first to leave the room. He had seen many such displays from people like Qian Bo before, and there were many who were even worse than Qian Bo. He had long since become accustomed to it.

You ensure that I am safe

"You said it was Old Sun who provoked..." Qian Bo glanced around, not daring to speak too clearly. He feared that the thing Tan Xuan mentioned might be hidden nearby. Although he had witnessed some of Tan Xuan's unusual traits, he still felt afraid.

Qian Bo was very obedient; he not only did not touch the water in the pool, but also did not dare to touch the water on the ground, carefully retreating a little further back.

Tan Xuan glanced at Qian Bo, surprised that despite his fear, he could still think so comprehensively. He couldn't help but laugh, "After tonight, it would be a miracle if the person behind the scenes doesn't avoid you. He is more afraid of you than you are of him. But don't expect anything else from me; I have no problem dealing with ghosts, but pursuing criminals and fighting evil is the job of the police, and I lack that capability. Get up; sitting there in a puddle of water might lead others to misunderstand that you wet your pants."

Tan Xuan turned around to glance at the pile of money waves slumped on the ground, and said expressionlessly: "It can now be confirmed that Old Sun died in this pool, and there remains his lingering aura within. Hmph! Chewing on hard bones, this is all the skill he had."

Will the person behind the scenes no longer spare me?" Qian Bo continued to express his concerns

The two individuals left the lounge and headed straight down to the public hot spring area. At this time, many of the lights in the corridor and bathing area had been turned off, leaving only a dim light that was no longer dazzling, which added a touch of eerie atmosphere. This frightened Qian Bo, who closely followed Tan Xuan. The path was clear, and they did not encounter anyone. It was unclear whether the guests were resting or if the area had been cleared due to an incident; there were not only no customers but also no staff in sight.

Qian Bo did not care about the teasing remarks from Tan Xuan, and continued to ask: "Can you really help me? Tan Zi, I am timid, so please don't joke with me."

Qian Bo shook his head vigorously, "To the place where Old Sun had an accident? Didn't you just say we don't need to go there? We..."

Although he already knew the outcome in his heart, the thought of the dark shadow on the surface of the pool and the screams in the lounge still sent a chill from the top of Qian Bo's head to the soles of his feet

As soon as Qian Bo spoke, he immediately recalled Tan Xuan's earlier actions, realizing that since he was able to dispose of that item with a single cigarette box, he might truly be able to help him. Thus, he seized Tan Xuan as if he had grasped a lifeline.

What shall we do now? Since Lao Sun is not worth feeling sad over, Qian Bo only cares about his own safety now

Qian Bo was very afraid; the more casually Tan Xuan spoke, the more panic he felt. After all, this was a gamble with his own life, and if he lost, it would be the end for him

The response from Tan Xuan was very simple

Tan Xuan did not answer, but instead asked, "Have you felt a bit cold being with him these past two days?"

That thing, like a stubborn book, has already caused the death of Old Sun and still comes to find you, which means it will not spare you either. Although I scared it away just now, it will return. When it comes back, I will ensure it has no way to return.

Seeing Tan Xuan's serious expression, Qian Bo couldn't help but chuckle

Tan Xuan handed the cigarette back to Qian Bo and comforted him, saying: "His death is not your fault; it is all a result of his own actions. Even if he hadn't come here, he would have died anyway; it would just have been a different manner of death, sooner or later."

Tan Xuan squinted slightly, stood up, and stared at the shadow beneath the smoke for a moment before suddenly stomping his foot. The smoke on the water surface stirred up a ripple and then immediately dissipated, revealing the original appearance of the water surface, while the shadow also vanished without a trace along with the smoke.

"You say I won money because of Old Sun..." Qian Bo is not a fool; he immediately understood Tan Xuan's meaning. Then he had another question, "But if he has that ability, then why did he get into trouble?"

Who gave you the confidence? Who do you think you are

What happened

Qian Bo nodded; he understood the convoluted words. He turned sideways, propped himself up with both hands, and slowly stood up. At this moment, he could only trust Tan Xuan. The matters that followed could be discussed later; for now, he needed to think about how to overcome the challenge before him. As for whether the stain on his pants was water or urine, he could not tell himself.

After listening to Tan Xuan's words, Qian Bo's face alternated between red and white; white from fear and red from anger. At this moment, he completely believed Tan Xuan's words, realizing that he had almost become a scapegoat for someone else. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he sat on the ground, his body trembling uncontrollably.

Tan Xuan comforted, "Rest assured, once it arrives, it won't be able to leave. I won't take your money for nothing; I have professional integrity and will ensure you return home safely."