bookcurios Chapter 155: The Salvation Squad 21
Chapter 155: The Salvation Squad 21
After solving several cases in succession, Lingjiu's reputation within the government rose rapidly. Commissions flooded in, from lost and found notices to prayers for peace and happiness, keeping her incredibly busy. This life was unlike anything she had imagined, and in desperation, she called a meeting with Gu Nanxiao and the others.
Lingjiu sat sternly in the chair directly above, his hands resting naturally on the armrests. Gu Nanxiao, Qi Jin, and Dai Qingyu sat side by side, their expressions slightly tense.
Lingjiu's eyes slowly scanned the three people's faces one by one. Then she leaned forward slightly, raised her right hand slightly, and pushed the file bag on the table steadily in front of the three people. At the same time, she said seriously, "You have been studying with me for some time. Now it's time to test and practice your abilities. This contains the tasks that have been proposed to you in the near future." She paused and raised her chin slightly. "The three of you will work together to handle these matters."
Gu Nanxiao quickly reached out to take the file bag, his fingers deftly untying the string at the bag's opening. He took out the documents and quickly glanced through them. Then, his brows knitted slightly, and he muttered quietly, "Finding cats, calculating marriages, and reading feng shui... can these really give us some training?" As he spoke, he raised his head and glanced at Lingjiu, blinked, and continued, "I think so."
Gu Nanxiao carefully put away the file bag, folded his hands in front of his chest, took a deep breath, looked at Lingjiu with a firm gaze and said, "Don't worry, we will definitely complete these tasks."
Lingjiu looked at them, his lips curled up slightly to reveal a gratified smile, thinking to himself: Sure enough, if you can't lead a team, you can only work until you die.
After that, Lingjiu enjoyed a long period of leisure time until the sudden ringing of the phone broke the peace.
"Young Master Ling, there is urgent news! We have received word that someone is trying to go to Moshan tonight to destroy the formation. The evil spirit subdued by the previous young master is sealed inside. Its power is fierce and should not be underestimated. We have already gone to Moshan. Young Master Ling, can you condescend to come and help?" The voice on the other end of the phone was full of urgency and solemnity.
Lingjiu raised his eyebrows slightly and said calmly, "Okay, I'll leave immediately."
"In that case, I would like to thank Young Master Ling in advance."
After hanging up the phone, Lingjiu's thoughts drifted away involuntarily, and he fell into deep memories of his previous life.
In the same incident, Dai Qingyu, worried about Qi Jin's safety, went to Moshan. Unexpectedly, he was controlled by a spell at the scene, breaking the dangerous seal.
Instantly, the evil spirits wreaked havoc, leaving a horrific scene and countless casualties. Gu Nanxiao's brother tragically perished as well. From that moment on, an irreconcilable feud was forged between Gu Nanxiao and Dai Qingyu. Over the years, the seeds of hatred took root, growing into a towering tree that obscured any trace of their past friendship.
Meanwhile, in another corner of the city, Qi Jin was also disturbed by the ringing of her cell phone. She picked up the phone, and Zhou Jing's serious voice came from the receiver: "Jin'er, everyone in the Xuanmen will be out in full force tonight and gathering at Moshan. This matter is of great importance, so I'm telling you."
Qi Jin's eyes flashed, and he responded without hesitation: "I will arrive on time."
After the call ended, Qi Jin quickly informed Dai Qingyu and Gu Nanxiao of the current situation. Gu Nanxiao frowned, his expression solemn: "This Moshan incident is not simple."
Dai Qingyu clenched his fists slightly and said, "No matter what, we can't retreat. We must go and find out what's going on."
Gu Nanxiao nodded in agreement: "That's right, now that we know about this matter, there is no reason to stay out of it."
The three of them exchanged glances, each seeing determination in the other's eyes. Then, they set out together on the journey to Moshan.
Lingjiu slowly pulled herself out of her memories, her eyes gradually regaining clarity. She teleported to the place where the vengeful spirits were sealed in Moshan.
Looking up, this place, nestled in the heart of Moshan Mountain, surrounded by steep cliffs, made a perfect prison. Overhead, dark clouds thickened, with only a few wisps of light struggling to penetrate the clouds, illuminating the twenty-year-old formation. The erosion of time hadn't left any visible flaws in the formation, which still emanated a faint glow, maintaining its balance.
Lingjiu's lips curled up meaningfully as she murmured, "If that's the case, then I'll break this impasse." She quickly formed seals with her hands, muttering something. "Break!" A flash of light appeared, and the seal shattered.
Instantly, a sinister aura washed over them. A long-imprisoned evil spirit let out a sharp hiss, its twisted form slowly emerging. It had just seen the light of day again, still dazed and unaware, before it could even feel the air of freedom, when Xiaoqing flew out from Lingjiu's sleeve. At that moment, the surrounding temperature seemed to plummet, and a strange shadow flickered faintly in the darkness.
The little green snake opened its mouth wide and instantly swallowed the evil spirit. After swallowing the evil spirit, it stretched its body in the air and flew to Lingjiu's shoulder. It burped and said in a clear voice, "Master, although the food this time is not delicious, it is still acceptable and can be eaten."
Lingjiu gently tapped Xiaoqing's head, half smiling, "You greedy little thing, you only know how to eat. But instead of letting them worry about this evil spirit, it's better to just destroy it and put an end to it. It's simple and saves trouble, and it will save you from more trouble."
Xiaoqing shook her head and nudged Lingjiu's cheek flatteringly. "Master, you are wise and thoughtful. If we keep this evil spirit, who knows how much trouble it will cause, and those people may not be able to control it. Look around here, it feels like danger will emerge at any time."
Lingjiu raised his head slightly, looking into the distance, his expression calm yet revealing a hint of depth: "Humph, I will naturally not let go of the person who is plotting this conspiracy behind the scenes."
After finishing the Moshan matter, Lingjiu calmly took out her phone, tapped her finger on the screen, and dialed Zhou Jing's number. She raised the phone to her ear and tilted her head slightly.
But a moment later, Zhou Jing's voice came from the other side. Ling Jiu opened his thin lips and said in a steady tone: "Zhou Jing, the evil spirits on Moshan have been dealt with by me. You don't need to worry."
A cry of surprise suddenly came from the receiver, and the voice was full of undisguised shock: "What?! It's been resolved? Such a difficult matter, and you resolved it so quickly!" Along with the words, a noisy wind sound and the sound of a speeding car could be vaguely heard.
Lingjiu leaned against the tree with a slight raised eyebrow, a cold look flashing in his eyes. "You dare to stir up trouble under my nose, so I will not tolerate it. Let's shut the door and beat the dog to see who dares to try to lift this seal. And the officials, let them know, we will handle the Xuanmen matter ourselves. They don't need to come."
"I understand, Young Master Ling, I'll contact them right away and we'll be there soon." Zhou Jing responded quickly and then hung up the phone in a hurry.