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Chapter 479: Human Skin Puppet (Part 42)
As I faced the female corpse again with Qin Jian, just as we were preparing to act together, a fierce wind suddenly swept through the room. The corpse lying on the bed began to spin in place, caught in the whirlwind.
Especially the Freezers and Freezer Drawers were pushed and pulled by the gusts, creating a chaotic scene. I sensed that this evil force did not originate from the corpse but rather from someone else.
That person was not far from us, hiding in a concealed corner. If only I had a bit more time, I could uncover the identity of this lurking mastermind.
However, Qin Jian was too impatient. He couldn't wait for me to identify the hidden threat and demanded results from me that very night.
As a result, the situation escalated into an uncontrollable mess.
With no other choice, I recited an incantation again. This time, I bit my middle finger and chanted: "Clear the earth spirits, purify the yin and yang. Blood of the middle finger guides the dry yang, blood of the middle finger guides the kun yin. In accordance with yin and yang, let the sword be consecrated; earth is boundless, heaven borrows power. Taishang Laojun, Urgent Command!"
Instantly, the fierce wind ceased. The Freezers were in disarray; drawers were pulled out haphazardly, some corpses partially exposed while others had their shrouds lifted, revealing stiff Corpse Faces.
In a flurry of activity, I hurriedly organized the Freezer drawers. Qin Jian raised his Evil-Repelling Short Dagger high; with one swift stab, I believed the female corpse would no longer cause trouble. I stepped closer to Qin Jian, ready to assist him at any moment.
If he faltered, I would be there to strike.
At that critical moment, just as Qin Jian slowly lowered his dagger, a series of strange sounds erupted from behind us. Before I could turn around to see what was happening, a pair of cold hands clamped down on me. What the hell? A Zha Shi incident was happening in my Ma Qi's Funeral Home?
And it seemed that all the corpses in the Freezer had come to life.
They bounced and hopped into view before Qin Jian and me, causing us both to gasp in shock.
I shouted outside for Ling Juan and Chi Xinrong to take Fatty and hide, telling them to close the door and not open it for anything. Meanwhile, we braced ourselves for what was coming next.
Qin Jian quickly found himself at a disadvantage. If this entanglement continued, he would inevitably suffer, and there was a real risk of being bitten by these soulless Evil Corpses, which could be fatal. In a moment of desperation, he unleashed a fierce spell, his tongue dripping with blood as he chanted: "Within and beyond the three realms, only the Way is supreme. My body is enveloped in golden light, shielding me. Invisible to sight, unheard by ears. Embracing the earth, nurturing all beings. Reciting countless times, my body shines bright. Guardians of the three realms, the Five Emperors welcome. All gods pay homage, commanding thunder. Ghosts and demons tremble, spirits lose their form. Within lies thunder, the Thunder God concealed. Wisdom penetrates all, the five energies surge forth. Golden light swiftly appears, protecting the true person. Urgent Command!"
A beam of golden light shot forth, causing all the Evil Corpses to collapse to the ground, while the female corpse remained motionless as before.
The Evil Corpses lay rigid on the ground when the chubby guy woke up. Hearing that we were in danger, he rushed in recklessly just as I had subdued the Evil Corpses.
The chubby guy entered to clean up the aftermath.
Qin Jian was exhausted and stared intently at the female corpse.
I had overexerted myself with that last spell and no longer had the energy to deal with the female corpse before me.
"Let's burn her; I refuse to believe she can't be burned to death."
"We don't have a furnace at home."
"How about a crematorium…"
"How would you get her there? What would you write for her identity?"
Qin Jian lost control of his emotions and shouted angrily, "What about my sister?"
"Too bad you don't have one." I actually had an idea: to temporarily seal the female corpse in my grandfather's secret chamber. The walls of that chamber were covered with Exorcism Talismans; once she entered, regardless of how much Evil Energy she possessed or what Evil Sorcerer controlled her, it would be difficult for her to escape.
But Qin Jian was too stubborn and insisted on taking the female corpse to the crematorium.
With no other choice, I agreed. The fat guy helped lift the female corpse onto a stretcher and loaded it into the business car driven by Chi Xinrong.
I thought to myself that if it weren't for Qin Jian being there, Chi Xinrong would definitely not dare to drive. Qin Jian and Chi Xinrong got into the car first, while I gathered my things and stepped outside. Ling Juan called out to me, "Brother Qi, I want to go too."
"No way, you can't go. Stay home and wait for my good news." I said this to Ling Juan at the door when suddenly the business car started up and sped away. The fat guy, Ling Juan, and I were all stunned. What was Qin Jian thinking? Without me, he might not be able to handle the female corpse.
I chased after the speeding business car, my mind racing with thoughts. Something was off; the female corpse must have controlled Qin Jian and Chi Xinrong with Evil Arts. Otherwise, they wouldn't have left without me.
The car sped away but wasn't heading toward the crematorium.
Damn it! Here I was, a big fool, running after a fast-moving business car, attracting quite a crowd of onlookers and catching the attention of traffic police.
The officer stopped me, and I pointed at the business car. "That car has a problem."
"I think you're the one with a problem," the officer replied, staring straight ahead with dead fish eyes fixed on me.
What the hell? Was the officer hypnotized? At that moment, it felt like ten thousand horses were charging at me. If the officer could be hypnotized, then so could all these onlookers? They blocked my path, some even gesturing at me and pushing me around.
I decided to go all out. I stomped my foot and sat cross-legged, preparing to use the Calm Heart Spell to break the evil hypnosis. With determination, I began to chant: "If the heart is as clear as ice and unshaken by fear, though all changes occur, the spirit remains calm; evil cannot touch me; in emptiness there is peace; boundless is the earth; all things are one; falling flowers and leaves are humble..."
My voice echoed through the bustling traffic and crowd, entering the ears of onlookers, awakening the officer and dispelling their mental fog. They suddenly snapped back to reality, scratching their heads in confusion about what had just happened.
The officer stood in front of me, unable to recall what had occurred moments ago.
"You were hypnotized."
The traffic officer definitely wouldn't believe it. He furrowed his brow in confusion, pondering for a long time without coming up with any explanation.
I couldn't be bothered to waste words with him. Generally, after undergoing hypnosis, a person experiences something akin to brainwashing; not only do they lose part of their memory, but they may also suffer from gaps in recollection. The business vehicle that had carried the female corpse was long gone, and I had no way to trace it. The only option left was to call Qin Jian.
I hoped he would answer the phone.
The phone rang urgently again and again, but he didn't pick up. I was anxious, almost frantic. For some reason, I had a premonition that I didn't dare to dwell on—this time, something was going to happen to Qin Jian.
It was something I had always tried not to think about, but now it was inadvertently stirred up, leaving me with a lingering sense of dread that I felt powerless to shake off.
With no other choice, I had to find a car and take another chance at locating Mr. Wild Ghost.
This time, Ling Juan came with me. Given the severity of the situation, she remained silent throughout the journey. I handed her my phone and asked her to keep dialing Qin Jian's number without interruption. Even if there was just a slim chance, I wanted to seize it, hoping he would be alright.
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