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Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, seven days had gone by. During this time, I had been assisting the police with their investigation, and the matter concerning Wang Xinyu finally came to a close.
Wang Xinyu was responsible for the deaths of Yellow-Haired Leopard and his group; they deserved their fate, and there was little sympathy for them. It was their families who suffered, as vibrant lives were extinguished just like that.
The Western Wizard, He Naixing, had been confirmed as a wanted murderer by Interpol under the investigation of the police's paranormal unit. He had already accumulated a long list of blood debts before this. Now that He Naixing was dead, the case involving Wang Hai was also resolved, allowing me to clear my name completely.
Chen Sibao was not so fortunate. With so many sudden deaths in his jurisdiction, he received a reprimand from his superiors and was marked with a serious demerit. If such incidents occurred again, he could very well face suspension.
The most important development was that my Daoist Magic had unknowingly broken through to True Master level last night. I reflected on this; it might have been due to my continuous consumption of the Nine-Dragon Cauldron's Elixir of Immortality, which caused my Daoist Magic to surge dramatically. However, more crucially, I had nearly died at He Naixing's hands last time, which gave me a new perspective on life and transformed my state of mind—this was the true reason for my advancement to Taoist Master Tablet.
Around seven in the morning, I practiced a set of martial arts in the park square. I felt that with the elevation of my Daoist Magic, my body had unknowingly become stronger, and my movements were more powerful than before.
"Ah! This is the power of a Daoist Master; it truly is formidable!" After completing my routine, I exhaled deeply, feeling very satisfied with the changes in my body.
I wiped the sweat from my forehead and was about to practice another set when a wave of Corpse Stench wafted toward me. Frowning in confusion, I thought, "Could it be that ghosts are causing trouble so early in the morning?"
Turning to look, I saw Lin Hanyu walking toward me, and that faint Corpse Stench emanated from him. Since he had disappeared after giving his statement at the police station, this was the first time I had seen him again. However, he did not seem well.
I sensed that Lin Hanyu's aura was very unstable; the Corpse Qi and Eerie Aura within him were intertwined and becoming increasingly volatile, teetering on the edge of a breakdown. Furrowing my brow in concern, I approached him and asked worriedly, "Lin Hanyu, what happened to your body? What has occurred during these seven days?"
Lin Hanyu led me to a corner of the park. He removed his clothing with trembling hands and said pale-faced, "Jiang Ling, my body has been damaged by bullets! I need your help to restore it!"
During these seven days, Lin Hanyu had been trying to repair his physical form. However, this time his injuries were too severe and exceeded what he could heal on his own. His body had begun to emit an odor; if he could not find a way to restore it soon, his physical form would truly be ruined.
I looked at the dark bullet holes on Lin Hanyu's body and felt a pang of guilt. After all, he had been injured so severely while trying to save me.
Without hesitation, I nodded and said earnestly, "Lin Hanyu, how can I help you?"
Upon hearing my words, Lin Hanyu's expression relaxed considerably. He spoke, "Jiang Ling, this involves the secret of how I became a Ghost Corpse. If I tell you this secret, you'll know how to help me!"
I nodded. Although I wasn't particularly interested in the secret of Lin Hanyu becoming a Ghost Corpse, I didn't mind listening if it was necessary.
After Lin Hanyu finished his explanation, I learned that his transformation into a Ghost Corpse was entirely accidental. About eight years ago, he had been in a car accident. He didn't die immediately but instead fell into a vegetative state.
At that time, his soul wandered outside and unknowingly arrived at the Underworld's Ghost Realm. By chance, he found the Gate of the Underworld within the Ghost Realm.
The Gate of the Underworld was an incredibly powerful Ghost Weapon that floated within the Ghost Realm. No one knew where it came from or what its true purpose was. The souls in the Ghost Realm only knew that the Gate of the Underworld opened once every fifty years, causing nearby souls to undergo transformations, each time different from the last.
Lin Hanyu was fortunate enough to encounter the opening of the Gate of the Underworld and, with its help, became a Ghost Corpse. As long as Lin Hanyu could get close to the Gate of the Underworld, he could heal his injuries—a fact he had verified before.
After hearing Lin Hanyu's account, I understood a bit about the origins of Ghost Corpses. It seemed those who sought to uncover the secrets of Ghost Corpses for immortality would ultimately be disappointed.
My expression grew serious as I uncertainly asked, "Lin Hanyu, do you want me to accompany you to the Ghost Realm?"
The Ghost Realm was reputed to be the most chaotic area of the Underworld. I had heard my master mention it a few times and knew some details about it. With my current abilities, venturing into the Ghost Realm would be tantamount to seeking death.
It seemed Lin Hanyu could see through my thoughts; he comforted me, saying, "Jiang Ling, you don't need to worry! I can sense the location of the Gate of the Underworld; it's currently at the edge of the Ghost Realm. We won't have to go too deep into the Ghost Realm and shouldn't encounter too many dangers!"
Since I promised to help Lin Hanyu restore his physical body, I naturally wouldn't back down at the last moment; I am a person of principles. I nodded and asked, "Lin Hanyu, when shall we set off for the Ghost Realm?"
Lin Hanyu thought for a moment and replied cautiously, "At midnight tonight, when the Eerie Energy is at its peak. We'll meet here! At that time, I'll open the door to the Ghost Realm, and you just need to come in with me!"
"Sounds good! I'll go prepare some things and meet you later tonight!" After exchanging a few more words with Lin Hanyu, we both left.
Once I returned to the Buddhist Artifact Shop, I immediately began packing my things. The talismans and some Daoist artifacts I had were no longer sufficient, so I took advantage of the time to go out and buy some equipment.
Seeing me so busy, Jin Yuan shook her head and smiled wryly. "Jiang Ling, you really are non-stop! The shopkeeper will be back soon, and he wants to take us to see the legendary Spirit Ghost Street! You better not be late!"
"Oh! I got it!" Hearing Jin Yuan's reminder, I quickly calculated the time in my mind. In nine hours, it would be the fifteenth day of the seventh month on the Lunar Calendar, also known as the Ghost Festival. This was also when my master and I had agreed to meet on Ghost Street.
"It's about time to visit Ghost Street again!" I thought to myself.
(End of Chapter)
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