Chapter Nine, Internal Affairs

At that moment, a black Audi slowly drove by, the window gradually rolled down, revealing the pale face of a woman inside, her cold, icy eyes fixed on Shen Bing, until the car disappeared into the flow of traffic ahead, and the window slowly rolled back up.

When it comes to their efficiency in handling matters, it is nothing short of miraculous. In just one hour, they not only completed the investigation report but also coordinated with the provincial police, specifically dispatching a vehicle to transport the bodies of Shen Bing and two colleagues back.

If you find it delicious, then become my wife, and I will ensure you enjoy such delightful meals every day

What beautiful women, in my eyes they are all female ghosts, let's drive

Ah, why didn't you say so earlier?" Shen Bing exclaimed, jumping off the bed as if she had seen a ghost

"Cut it out, a country bumpkin is just a country bumpkin, lacking any sense of style." Shen Bing muttered softly, stepping on the gas and driving the car out.

Seeing my resolute attitude, Shen Bing said nothing further, thanked me, and got into the off-road vehicle they had arrived in

After a moment of silence, she frowned again and said, "What is that smell on your bed? It's so unpleasant. How many days has it been since you last bathed?" As she spoke, she climbed up.

However, my analysis subsequently revitalized her spirit, allowing her to see a glimmer of hope amidst the confusion. They had not stopped anywhere along the way, which means that the living corpse was not encountered on the road. Therefore, the fact that the two ghosts killed her two colleagues in town and did not spare her indicates that they were definitely targeting them. The antique dealer's case may be related to the living corpse, or even absolutely connected. Thus, the fact that the two ghosts killed her two colleagues in town and did not spare her indicates that they were definitely targeting them. The antique dealer's case may be related to the living corpse, or even absolutely connected.

However, if you are willing to be my wife, this matter is not without negotiation I joked

However, upon learning that my black pearl, although of unknown origin, was certainly not obtained illegally, Shen Bing was greatly disheartened

Shen Bing turned over and lay on the bed, her pair of pitch-black eyes rolling around restlessly. She smiled at me and said, "I think it's such a waste for you not to be a police officer. With such a good mind and skills, it's a pity to let them go to waste in the civilian world. Why don't you come back with me and serve the country as a police officer?"

Having interacted with her late into the night, I clearly understand that she speaks without much thought, harbors no malice, and is the type of person who becomes familiar with others quickly, saying whatever comes to mind. Therefore, I do not take offense and choose to ignore her, focusing instead on my own matters.

I was jolted by her icy gaze, just as Shen Bing's car had not yet left. I quickly opened the car door and jumped in, saying: "Let me give you a ride."

The police found the records of incoming and outgoing goods at his home, discovering that the black pearls were supplied to him by a person named Xi Feng from a remote town. The police searched for many days without finding a single clue, so they decided to trace the source of the goods and sent Shen Bing and others to rush to our Shangcheng Town overnight. At this point, I must commend them for having discovered what my shop was dealing in before coming here, which is why she had to play the ghost.

Shen Bing sat in the driver's seat and turned back with a smile: "What, are you reluctant to part with this beauty?" After saying this, she immediately realized that her words were too forward, her face slightly flushed, and she quickly turned back around.

Upon learning that Shen Bing was safe and sound, the director hurried back to the county town overnight and instructed the police station to take us to the county bureau to handle this case today. Upon arriving at the county police station, with Shen Bing and Liu Kun's testimony, I became a hero. All the leaders who had visited Shangcheng Town last night shook my hand and expressed their gratitude, showing great enthusiasm. I couldn't help but sneer inwardly; if it weren't for Shen Bing coming from above and clarifying the situation, I might have been the main culprit today. Otherwise, who would take the blame for this mess?

You are truly stubborn, clinging to your ancestral teachings; at this rate, you probably won't even be able to find a wife. Shen Bing, having seen through my intentions, pouted in anger.

Pah, go ahead and indulge in your grand dreams of spring and autumn; with your rustic demeanor, you think you are worthy of pursuing a beauty like me

At this moment, the fangs dissolved into black liquid, and the sky brightened significantly, indicating it was around 7 o'clock. My mother prepared a meal and called me to come eat. I told her there were guests in the house and asked her to bring two portions. When my mother brought the food into the room and saw a girl, she couldn't help but take a couple of extra glances. Due to my profession, she didn't ask anything and just left.

I coldly smiled and shook my head, saying, I am merely a folk artist, nothing more than a charlatan in your eyes. Moreover, since you do not believe in ghosts, why should I engage in such thankless work?

Shen Bing initially did not believe that ghost teeth could be refined into black pearls, claiming that this was simply a fantasy. If one were to deceive her, a better reason would be needed; such an explanation was too flimsy. To deal with someone as stubborn and persistent as her, one must present evidence. Reluctantly, I brought out the ancestral teachings and the records of the shop's income. After examining them for a long time, and considering the rules I had established for collecting ghost teeth in the shop, she finally managed to reluctantly believe.

Before leaving, Shen Bing pulled me aside and candidly told me that their police station originally did not believe in ghosts. However, after receiving electronic photos of the transferred corpse for technical examination early this morning, they concluded that it could not have been caused by human effort and tentatively classified it as a supernatural case. She had also consulted with her superiors and hoped that I could assist.

"Pah, how can you be so poor in spirit? Besides, the dog tooth I knocked out of you has been thrown into the furnace and melted down."

As soon as I caught a glimpse of her cunning eyes, I guessed her intentions and disdainfully said: "Stop flattering me. If you think this case is difficult to handle, find a celestial master to help; I will never intervene."

It turns out that the incident in the provincial capital involved more than just one antiquities dealer; within the industry, they are referred to as "cultural relic brokers." They specialize in trading antiquities of unknown origin, a significant portion of which comes from tomb raiders. The deaths of several of them were indeed bizarre; not only were their conditions horrific, but nothing was stolen from them after their deaths. What is even stranger is that after the antiquities dealer who contacted me was murdered, all the black pearls made by Guiya were completely taken away.

The dishes prepared by my mother are exceptional, so fragrant that they make one's mouth water. In our area, we usually have millet porridge or cornmeal paste for breakfast, accompanied by a small plate of pickled vegetables, a plate of pickled cucumbers, and a few slices of sausage. I enjoyed the meal with Shen Bing from the library, savoring every bite and leaving not a single drop of the porridge. I then praised it highly: "So fragrant, I haven't had such a delicious breakfast in a long time"

She suddenly collapsed onto the bed, appearing disheartened, mumbling that she initially thought she would catch a big fish here, but unexpectedly it turned out to be just a loach. All that effort was in vain, and two colleagues were sacrificed; it was not worth it at all. I shifted my gaze and slowly unraveled the truth. When speaking with her, one must not be too direct, as that would not yield answers. Instead, if one simmers the conversation gently, she would inadvertently reveal everything.

I estimate that it has been a little over two months now

I couldn't help but chuckle softly; of course, I am not that untidy. I do take a few baths each month, but frequently dealing with ghosts inevitably leaves me with some malevolent aura. Coupled with the smell of the mixture of charcoal and ghost tooth solution, it is certainly not pleasant

We left home and arrived at the police station just as it was half past eight, and the officers were already on duty. In fact, they hadn't slept all night; after such a terrifying incident occurred last night, who could possibly sleep? This is also our family's fault; for many years, we have kept the wild spirits in the surrounding ten miles or so under control, preventing them from causing any trouble. As a result, the officers had come to believe that there were no such things as ghosts in the world. However, after last night’s events, they were completely terrified.