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There was no doubt that it was Wang's gang who had done this. They recognized my car, and after the way I had treated them earlier, it was only natural they would resort to such actions. However, what puzzled me was why they only vandalized the front and left the windows and body intact.
I looked up and noticed a surveillance camera nearby. I wondered if it had captured anything; if it had, I could report it through official channels.
I called over the security guard and showed him the damaged car, then asked if he had heard any noise. He replied that the location was too remote, far from the security booth, and he hadn't heard anything. I asked if he could take me to check the surveillance footage. He said, "You should just call the police; they will help you investigate."
I thought for a moment and said, "I just want to confirm whether it was someone I know who did this. If it is, then I'll handle it myself. Besides, if I report it, it won't look good for your community, right?"
The guard pondered for a bit and said, "Hmm, that's true. Alright, let me see if I can take you to check the footage." He then grabbed his walkie-talkie to make a request.
Before long, the guard nodded at me and said, "Let's go; I'll take you to the monitoring room. But I think you won't see much because this spot is a blind spot. The camera can't capture your car's front from where they climbed over the wall."
I glanced at the camera and then at the front of my car; it really did seem like a blind spot. No wonder they only vandalized the front without damaging other areas. Still, I insisted on checking the footage because I felt they wouldn't be so knowledgeable about the cameras. As long as one lens caught something, I could report them with justification.
To my surprise, there were no traces of their actions; all that appeared on the footage was the sound of my car alarm and flashing lights. Not a single person was captured on camera—not even a shadow.
Feeling frustrated, I left the monitoring room. With no one to hold accountable for the damage to my car, I knew the insurance company wouldn't cover everything. Fortunately, there was no damage to the engine or anything critical. So I decided not to dwell on it any longer and calmly drove out of the community.
By the time I got home, it was already late, and I was exhausted. After a hurried shower, I went straight to bed. Liu Bi also stayed in that night instead of going out again; she continued to nourish her soul under her Oiled Paper Umbrella.
The next morning, the doorbell rang early. When I opened the door, I found Master Xiao standing there.
He grinned and reached out for my car keys, saying he wanted to take that girl out to Shenzhen for some fun. I told him that wasn't happening because my car had been vandalized.
He looked shocked and asked, "What happened? Did you cross someone?"
I briefly explained what had happened. After hearing me out, he looked indignant and said, "Damn it! Take me there; I'll help you deal with Wang!"
I told him not to get involved; it wasn't worth his trouble.
Master Xiao pulled out his phone without hesitation and dialed a number. He spoke into the phone, "Baby, something came up here with Brother Liu, so I can't go with you to Shenzhen. I'll find you once everything is sorted out, okay? Be good."
"Baby? Be good? That's just disgusting," I mocked him before turning to the kitchen to start preparing breakfast.
Master Xiao shouted from the living room, "Damn it, why didn't you take me with you last night? If I had been there, I would have made them submit. How could they dare to smash your car?"
"Weren't you busy chasing girls? This is just a small matter; I wouldn't want to trouble you for it. How about a bowl of authentic Hunan beef rice noodles?" I said while adding rice noodles to the pot.
"Sure, make me a bowl. And after that, call Sister Li and ask for more rewards; she doesn't lack money anyway. Make sure to include the repair costs," Master Xiao replied.
"How can I do that? She didn't smash the car."
"She didn't do it, but it happened because of her issue. This counts as work-related injury; it's only right for Boss to compensate," Master Xiao continued in the living room.
I said, "No need for that. The insurance company will cover seventy percent; I'll take care of the remaining thirty myself."
"Idiot."
"Who are you calling an idiot?"
"Ah... I'm talking about myself."
...
While having breakfast, my phone rang. I initially thought it was Sister Li, but when I answered, I realized this matter wasn't over. The voice on the other end was that of the Master from the previous night. The first thing he said was, "Tomorrow at three in the afternoon, bring your Ghost Friend to XX Hotel in Yuexiu District."
"On what grounds?" I asked calmly.
He replied leisurely, "What you've done is utterly outrageous. I've arranged for a few masters from the industry; come tomorrow to clarify things."
"On what grounds?" I repeated those three words.
"The umbrella in your hand is considered a Cultural Treasure within the industry, and you have an obligation to present it for discussion," he said, his tone quickening and revealing his impatience.
"On what grounds?" I deliberately slowed my speech, aiming to irritate him further.
This old man was truly amusing. Did he really not know what his apprentice had done? He accused me of being outrageous while clearly eyeing that umbrella for himself, yet he spoke so grandly about my obligation to share it for discussion. Let's be clear: even if that Soul-keeping Umbrella were mine, why should I bring it out for him to discuss?
"You shameless brat! Do you think no one can handle you?" he shouted angrily, as if he wanted to swallow me whole.
I laughed and replied, "Why do I feel like this has nothing to do with you?" With that, I hung up the phone.
Master Xiao asked curiously, "Is this the so-called Master you mentioned earlier?"
I nodded, and Master Xiao continued, "What did he want from you?"
I repeated what that Master had said. After listening, Master Xiao chuckled and said, "Brother Liu, your ability to provoke people is top-notch."
As I ate my noodles, I replied, "Just speaking the truth to whoever I'm dealing with."
"Go on then! Why not? I'll go with you. I want to see what tricks he can pull," Master Xiao said. He finished his meal quickly; I was only halfway through mine when he set down his bowl.
Just as I was about to respond, my phone rang again. It wasn't Sister Li, but rather the colleague who had previously informed me about Wang. His surname was Hu, and he was a bit younger than My Master, making him somewhat of a senior.
As soon as the call connected, his first words were, "I heard you've been harboring evil spirits causing trouble."
Upon hearing this, I immediately understood. That Master had indeed informed several industry Senior Masters and spread rumors about me. I retorted, "Did he also say that I possessed his apprentice's spirit and that I have an ancient Soul-keeping Umbrella?"
Master Hu responded with a slight hum of acknowledgment before asking with a hint of confusion in his voice, "You didn't actually do those things, did you?"
Master Hu was the first Master I got to know here in Guangzhou. He had always treated me well, and I didn't hide anything from him; I recounted everything that had happened in detail. Of course, I kept it brief, but it still took me over ten minutes to explain.
After listening to me, Master Hu fell silent for a moment. Just when I thought he wasn't paying attention, he suddenly said, "In this matter, you did nothing wrong. However, using your Ghost Friend to deal with the living is a bit misguided. Although I understand you were only trying to protect yourself, this is ultimately a matter of Yangjian. As a ghost, what right does it have to intervene?"
"Master Hu, so it's okay for that Wang to use a Soul Guiding Talisman to lure a Wandering Soul and harm Sister Li?" I understood the reasoning behind it all; I was merely returning the favor in kind.
Master Hu replied on the other end of the line, "So in this case, I support you. Master Chen called me to ask for help in seeking justice, but he doesn't have the moral high ground in this situation. I don't know who else he has called upon as masters; I know the background of this matter, but the other masters are unaware. What will you do then?"
It was at that moment that I realized Master Chen's surname was Chen.
"Master Hu, to be honest, I never intended to give Master Chen any explanation. If he wants to escalate things, I'm not afraid. I believe justice lies within people's hearts. I can confront him directly," I replied.
"You say that, but this issue is fundamentally a conflict between you and Master Chen. Now that he has blown it out of proportion, it's clear he wants to hold onto your Ghost Friend. I know his true intention is simply to obtain that Soul-keeping Umbrella. However, we other masters cannot openly assist you," Master Hu sighed after speaking, appearing quite helpless.
The new book is still under review; my apologies for the delay. Here’s the first update as an expression of my regret.
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