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When they returned to the Yard, the food on the table had been cleared away and replaced with tea. No one brought up Situ Nan again; instead, they started chatting about various topics, and gradually the atmosphere became lively once more.
"Xiao Zhao, you must have something to discuss with me this time, right?"
Jiu Ye took a puff from his water pipe and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke. He had no idea that Zhao Fei would come today; the fact that he didn't even make a phone call indicated that it was either urgent or a last-minute decision. More importantly, there was a look of anxiety on Zhao Fei's face.
"Well... Jiu Ye, something happened at home, and I might need to trouble you to come with me."
"Huh? What happened?"
Jiu Ye was taken aback for a moment. Zhao Fei had been a small soldier in his unit back in the day, but now he held the position of mayor. Meanwhile, Jiu Ye was just an ordinary citizen. What could possibly trouble him?
"Um..."
Thinking about the situation at home, Zhao Fei suddenly realized he didn't know how to express it properly.
"Spit it out already! Why are you hesitating?"
Jiu Ye shot Zhao Fei a fierce glare. After years of being in the military, he couldn't stand people who were vague in their speech.
"Jiu Ye, how about we step outside for a moment?"
The Ancient Sorcerer glanced at Zhao Fei and stood up first.
Zhao Fei quickly shook his head and said, "Ancient Sorcerer, please sit down. It's not that it's inconvenient to talk; it's just that I don't know how to say it."
"What’s so hard to say? Just say it directly."
Jiu Ye shook his head and continued, "The higher up you go in rank, the more hesitant you become when speaking."
Zhao Fei was not concerned; he had long been accustomed to this temperament when he followed Jiu Ye into the army years ago.
"It’s like this, you remember my girl, Zhao Weiru, right?"
"Of course, I remember her. I even held her when she was little. Isn’t she off to university now? What happened?"
Zhao Fei had visited often over the years, always bringing Zhao Weiru with him. How could Jiu Ye possibly forget?
She was a very charming girl, loved by everyone.
Zhao Fei smiled wryly and sighed, saying, "The girl did go to university, but something happened."
"Oh? Do tell, what exactly happened?"
Jiu Ye's eyes widened; if it weren't for considering Zhao Fei's feelings, he might have slapped him at that moment.
"Half a year ago, the girl went on a trip with some friends—what do they call it, a 'donkey friend' trip?—and when she came back, she fell ill. She has been talking nonsense every day, and despite going to many places for treatment, nothing worked. Some people say she is possessed and that we need to find someone with strong killing energy to subdue it. That’s why I thought of you, Jiu Ye."
After Zhao Fei finished speaking, he sighed again. He was someone educated in modern ways and should not believe in possession, but since it concerned his daughter and no major hospitals could help her, he had no choice but to believe in this.
Everyone then understood why Zhao Fei had hesitated earlier. It was indeed inappropriate for a high-ranking official to speak of "possession," but no one would mock him; one could only pity the hearts of parents. Zhao Fei must have been desperate at this point.
"I thought it was something serious; it’s just a trip after all."
"Then let’s go now. The call I just received was from home; the girl is having another episode."
Seeing Jiu Ye agree, Zhao Fei could no longer sit still and immediately stood up.
"Alright, let's go now."
Without further ado, Jiu Ye also stood up.
"Jiu Ye, Mayor Zhao, I'll go take a look too."
The Ancient Sorcerer also got up. Although Zhao Fei wasn't very clear, he felt that something was strange, and perhaps the witchcraft he inherited could be of use.
"Oh, how could I forget this? Little Zhao, when it comes to killing intent, this kid is even more intense than me. Let's go together."
Zhao Fei was secretly astonished upon hearing this. Jiu Ye had fought on the battlefield for many years in his youth, killing countless enemies—though that might be an exaggeration, a hundred or so was definitely not a problem. When it came to killing intent, he was certainly top-notch. But how could Jiu Ye say that the Ancient Sorcerer's killing intent was heavier than his?!
How could that be possible? After all, we are in a peaceful era now!
"Mayor Zhao, let's go."
"Oh!"
Awakened by Feng Leyao's words, Zhao Fei saw that the Ancient Sorcerer and Jiu Ye had already gotten into the car, so he quickly walked over. Despite his doubts, since Jiu Ye said so, it must be true.
Of course, Zhao Fei would not refuse someone with heavy killing intent.
The two cars drove along the winding mountain road; one was a Land Rover and the other an Audi. However, at this moment, Zhao Fei was not in his own Audi but squeezed into the Land Rover with the Ancient Sorcerer and others, while Feng Leyao and Luo Tieniu followed along.
"Is it really possessed?"
Feng Leyao poked the Ancient Sorcerer in the waist from the back seat.
"This... you have to see it to know."
The Ancient Sorcerer involuntarily leaned back a bit.
Feng Leyao clearly didn't want Zhao Fei to hear her words, so she spoke almost in a whisper, her faint fragrance wafting into the air, which made the Ancient Sorcerer feel a little uncomfortable.
Her face flushed, and Feng Leyao realized that she was too close to the Ancient Sorcerer.
"Hmph! I'm not a monster!"
Feng Leyao shot a fierce glare at the Ancient Sorcerer.
Feeling the murderous intent in Feng Leyao's gaze, the Ancient Sorcerer was startled and inwardly lamented that his actions had inadvertently "offended" the beauty.
"I'll treat you to dinner another day."
"Hmph, fine. I suppose that counts as you being sincere."
During this reunion, Feng Leyao noticed that the Ancient Sorcerer seemed to be enveloped in a mysterious aura, especially after what happened at Luo Family Village and Drying Ground, which made her more aware of this fact.
Ono Ken Saburo had contracted the Mountainous Area of Luo Family Village for its Rare Earth mines, and this huge secret was laid bare before the Ancient Sorcerer without reservation.
No matter how greedy and corrupt Situ Nan was, his ability to become the county chief indicated he wasn't a fool. But why did he "confess" when she asked him about corruption? And why was he so outrageous at Jiu Ye's Yard?
Could it be that Ono Ken Saburo was filled with idiots?
That was clearly impossible!
So it must be the Ancient Sorcerer who has been up to something.
In the crowd, Feng Leyao observed that the turning point of the situation was when the Ancient Sorcerer took out a pack of cigarettes—after Ono Ken Saburo smoked one, he spoke the truth, and Situ Nan had no reservations about his own questions.
"What kind of trick is in this smoke? I need to interrogate him thoroughly when I get the chance. Hmph, if he doesn't tell me, then I'll just let him taste it himself!"
Feng Leyao glanced at her handbag, where the remaining cigarettes were quietly "lying" inside; they were important "evidence," and she had no intention of returning them to the Ancient Sorcerer.
The Ancient Sorcerer was unaware that Feng Leyao was plotting against him; his mind was already focused on Zhao Fei's daughter's illness.
"What exactly is going on?"
More than an hour later, two cars slowly stopped in front of a suburban yard.
"This is my parents' house; the girl is living here now..."
Zhao Fei's expression changed dramatically. Before he could finish his sentence, a piercing scream suddenly echoed from within the yard.
"You all take your time; I'll go in first."
Watching Zhao Fei rush into the yard, everyone exchanged glances; they hadn't even seen anyone yet, and something strange had already occurred.
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