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A faint pink hue spread from the horizon, enveloping the University City. Streaks of golden light streamed down through the gaps in the clouds, and everything gradually awakened, bathed in the morning sun.
The time for the urban legend was over.
A bone-softening moan, faintly coming from deep within the unfinished buildings on the edge of the University City, was heard. Not long after, a young man with a refined and cold face was seen climbing over the surrounding walls of the unfinished buildings and walking quickly towards the nearest main street.
The Directional Soul Summoning Spell had been practiced almost to perfection on Suolang Baima, and he could now attempt to summon Hu Chuan. Lu Yibei planned to go to the school to tell Senior (female) the good news, and later he still had to go to the Night Watch to "care" for Hua Sang.
He rode his electric scooter down the street towards Huacheng Institute of Technology, his mood heavy as he recalled Suolang Baima's reaction when he had asked him several times why he had intercepted Old Dad.
The question he hadn't had time to ask in Taoyuan because Suolang Baima's Spirit Mark had gone out of control and become a Strange Tale, he asked around the seventh successful soul summoning.
The result was the same as in Taoyuan; before Suolang Baima could say anything useful, he experienced a series of abnormal physical reactions due to fear.
After trying two or three times repeatedly and getting the same result, Lu Yibei could only give up. However, after each successful soul summoning, his actions became more ruthless.
It was as if he was venting his frustration on Suolang Baima out of impotent rage.
Although not being able to get anything out of Suolang Baima wasn't a big problem, since they had already found a clue about Zhang Shuo, a living person would definitely know more than a soul with chaotic intelligence.
But what was it that made Suolang Baima so afraid? Was it that strange, huge black shadow?
A similar black shadow had also appeared in Wang Yingying's memory... Could the black shadow that appeared during the car accident and the one that attacked the white house where Wang Yingying was born be the same?
If so... did it kill Old Dad?
As Lu Yibei was thinking, a honking sound rang out, interrupting his thoughts.
Unconsciously, he had arrived at the entrance of Huacheng Institute of Technology's Gate No. 1. It was the peak time for morning classes, and the road in front of the school gate was bustling with people and vehicles.
"Student, be careful! Can't you watch where you're riding? Really!"
Along with the honking sound, a girl on an electric scooter passed by him, leaving a resentful remark before speeding away.
"Uh... sorry." Watching the girl's receding figure, Lu Yibei mumbled softly, turned his scooter around, parked it in the garage near the school gate, and then walked towards the academic building.
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Sitting in the classroom, Lu Yibei was absent-minded all morning. When changing classrooms for the second large class, he almost went into the wrong one.
Arriving at the classroom for the second large class, he found a seat in the back row. As soon as he put down his backpack, he heard something interesting.
"Let me tell you! That Sakura Ghost has actually been at our school all along, it's just that someone dug her up recently!"
Lu Yibei looked in the direction of the sound, and as he expected, it was Yang Yi, He Liang, and their group talking.
That's right, it was the same group of people who nearly courted death playing the 【One Person Hide-and-Seek】 game last time. Now they were starting to court death again.
So the saying "History teaches us many lessons, one of which is that no one learns from history" is very true.
Fortunately, most of the urban legend in Hua City are now under my command. As long as you don't go to Red Mountain Villa community or that abandoned coal mine to court death, you can do whatever you want... Lu Yibei thought to himself.
"Look, this is a photo my buddy took this morning near Sakura Avenue at the risk of his life." Yang Yi took out his phone, opened the album, and showed it to everyone.
"See that? The soil has been recently turned over, and there are two head-sized depressions underneath! Oh, and a security Uncle also saw the Sakura Ghost and was so scared he quit his job!"
"It's said that the Sakura Ghost was a Senior (female) from the Republic of China era. She fell in love with a teacher while studying, and then that teacher went to participate in the national salvation movement and was killed. The Senior (female) was heartbroken and committed suicide under the cherry tree with the teacher's ashes..."
Lu Yibei, "..." Hey, the story you're making up is too outrageous! Although I can guarantee that Senior (female) won't kill you when she hears this, if she wants to beat you... I'll definitely make her take me with her!
As Lu Yibei was thinking, Yang Yi suddenly turned to look at him at the prompting of the girls with him, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Student Lu seems very interested in the Sakura Ghost?"
"Want to join us and discuss it?"
"Not interested at all." Lu Yibei said expressionlessly, "I just want to remind you that the cherry trees on Sakura Avenue were planted about seven or eight years ago after the College of Agriculture developed a new variety."
"So, that Senior (female) should have been heartbroken, accidentally traveled through time, and then committed suicide under the cherry tree."
Yang Yi, "..."
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After rebutting Yang Yi, Lu Yibei's gloomy mood caused by Suolang Baima eased a lot.
This is probably based on the principle of "When I'm unhappy, as long as I transfer the unhappiness to someone else, I'll become happy."
Sitting in the classroom, he listened carefully to a class. As soon as the bell for the end of class rang and the Teacher said "Class dismissed!", Lu Yibei left the classroom and rushed non-stop to Four Gate Main Street.
Arriving at Four Gate Main Street, Lu Yibei saw Du Sixian, dressed like a student, sitting under a lush peach tree, engrossed in reading a management book.
Her serene appearance gave no hint that every night, she would transform into a "vampire" who "exploited" all the urban legend in Hua City.
Walking closer, Lu Yibei found that the grass and soil around the ruins of the small warehouse, which had been corroded by the black mist spreading from the time capsule, had been cleaned up, and a faint fragrance filled the air.
That was the scent left by the Night Watch's special incense used to neutralize residual Spiritual Energy fluctuations.
Hearing footsteps, Du Sixian looked up, saw Lu Yibei, and immediately smiled, waving and calling out, "Senior, over here, over here!"
As soon as Lu Yibei walked up, she leaned in close to him and whispered, "Senior, the Strange Tale incidents that happened here before were all done by your Sister, right?"
When did I get a Sister... Lu Yibei was stunned for a moment, then suddenly came back to his senses and nodded, "Yeah, right! It was... my Sister who did it."
"Hehe!" Du Sixian smiled, "Then it's fine! Qing Jie even asked me to come and keep an eye on things, saying that the culprit often returns to the scene of the crime."
Lu Yibei, "..." Well, you're right, the culprit is right in front of you.
"However, Qing Jie definitely doesn't know that even if the benefactor really appeared here, I wouldn't tell her." Du Sixian said with a proud look.
Lu Yibei, "..." No, you're getting more and more skilled at being a double agent, aren't you?
Doesn't your conscience hurt at all? Who did you learn this from?
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Anyway, it's not me, Lu Yibei, who is wholeheartedly devoted to the Night Watch!
Thinking this, Lu Yibei asked Du Sixian, "Speaking of which, how long have you been here? Have you seen a red-clothed Strange Tale?"
"Are you talking about Sister Jiang?" Du Sixian nodded, "I've seen her! She's already left, saying she was going back to her original city to see her parents."
She's already gone? It seems she was indeed eager to return home... Lu Yibei nodded thoughtfully.
Forget it, I'll summon Hu Chuan's soul tonight, first clarify the whole story, then have a good time with him, and tell Senior (female) later if I have the chance. Lu Yibei thought.
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Afternoon, Huacheng Folk Culture Research Administration.
In front of the office building, Gu Niang held a large black umbrella and squatted in the shadow of the crooked old tree, staring intently at the Senior Brother and Junior Sister in wheelchairs in the small courtyard, seriously wondering if there was something wrong with their minds.
But after thinking for a long time, she couldn't figure it out, after all, she was just a delicate and lovely mushroom.
"Damn it, I can't stay in this Hua City Si Ye Hui for another day. There's no human touch at all. I'm like this, and not even one person is willing to help. It's infuriating!" Li Xuan said.
When he spoke with indignation, he even hit the armrest of the wheelchair several times with his hand.
Last night, after being treated by An Qing and sleeping soundly, his condition had recovered significantly. This morning, as soon as it was light, he got busy, contacting several other Staff to ask for their help in sending Hua Sang back.
It wasn't the first time Hua Sang's Spirit Mark had gone out of control, and Li Xuan was completely uneasy about letting her return to Da Chunyang Palace alone.
However, after he had asked all of his colleagues in the Hua City Si Ye Hui, his heart turned cold.
Everyone refused him, and everyone had a reason he couldn't refute.
Because of her special situation, Gu Niang absolutely could not leave Hua City.
The black night disease epidemic had just passed, and there was a possibility of a resurgence at any time. As the only Staff in the Hua City Si Ye Hui who had mastered various medical Spells and Alchemy potion formulations, An Qing naturally could not leave.
There was no need to ask Gu Xiliu; a pigeon and a turtle traveling together across half of Z Country would lose at least one along the way, and likely both would be lost.
Bai Kai had encountered something recently and seemed to be in seclusion preparing for something. Except for the day he was on night duty, he couldn't even be seen. Furthermore, if Li Xuan were to ask him about this kind of thing, it's possible all his "wives" would have miscarriages.
Although Jiang Li didn't get along with Li Xuan, she was originally the only person who might have helped. However, this morning, she received a notification from the Jin Guan City Si Ye Hui that she would be going to the Si Ye Hui Headquarters with several excellent Staff from the Southwest region soon to complete her Spirit Mark advancement, so she had no time at all.
Seeing Li Xuan's exasperated look, Hua Sang gently shook her head, pushed the wheelchair and followed him, saying calmly, "Senior Brother, you don't need to be angry. Just like I said, why don't you just pack me up and mail me back?"
"Just remember to write 【Valuable Item Inside, Handle with Care】 on the outside of the box. Last time I forgot to write it, I got motion sickness from the delivery, and when Master unpacked me, I threw up on the spot."
Motion sickness from delivery... Li Xuan's mouth twitched. He opened his mouth, about to say something to Hua Sang, when an annoying voice suddenly sounded in his ears.
"What the heck? What are you guys doing? Patient exchange meeting? Do people from your Da Chunyang Palace have some special preference for wheelchairs?" Lu Yibei asked in surprise.
When he arrived at the Huacheng Folk Culture Research Administration and saw the afternoon sun shining on the two people in wheelchairs in the small courtyard, he momentarily thought he had walked into a senior rehabilitation center.
"Speaking of which, Officer Li, why is your face so swollen? I told you long ago not to be sarcastic and gossip behind people's backs. It's fine that everyone in the Hua City Si Ye Hui are colleagues, but no one outside will indulge you. See, you finally got beaten, didn't you?"
Li Xuan looked at Lu Yibei, his face darkening, "..." I never act sarcastic, uh, speak up for justice, except when I'm infuriated by you weirdos, okay?!
Looking at Lu Yibei, Hua Sang's eyes lit up slightly. She turned to Li Xuan and said, "Senior Brother, you haven't asked Staff Lu yet, have you? Wasn't it him who sent me back last time?"
Last time at the airport, Lu Yibei had physical contact with her while her Spirit Mark was on the verge of going out of control, but nothing abnormal happened, which made Hua Sang very surprised.
After all, after suffering the same degree of black night erosion, Li Xuan, whose Spiritual Energy fluctuation level was seemingly higher than Lu Yibei's, had already lost his human form, while Lu Yibei was completely fine.
However, despite her surprise, it was impossible for Hua Sang to investigate.
The reason was simple: it was too much trouble!
Neither the Sect Leader nor that man could completely cure her, so Lu Yibei was even less likely to. Even if she investigated why he could resist that degree of black night erosion, it wouldn't be of much use. It was better to rest during that time.
But considering that Lu Yibei was not affected by the black night erosion and that her Senior Brother insisted on finding someone to send her back, Hua Sang thought he might be a good candidate.
"Him?" Li Xuan rolled his eyes and said disdainfully, "He's just like Bai Kai, birds of a feather. Sending you to the airport last time was just an exception."
As if she hadn't heard Li Xuan, Hua Sang looked at Lu Yibei and asked, "Can I ask you to send me? My Senior Brother is not at ease with me going back alone. It will only take a day or two round trip."
Li Xuan waved his hand at Hua Sang, "Don't ask him, °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° he won't send you."
"Okay! I've always wanted to see Da Chunyang Palace!" Lu Yibei blurted out. freēwebnovel.com
"See? He's just like th-" Li Xuan's words stopped halfway, his expression suddenly froze, and he turned sharply to look at Lu Yibei, his eyes wide, "You just said you're willing to send Hua Sang back?"
Strange, why did this guy agree so readily? Something's not right! Is there some hidden agenda? Li Xuan thought to himself.
"Yeah! Don't you know? I've always admired the style of Da Chunyang Palace. I even wanted to apply for the spring advanced training before, but unfortunately, when I applied, the spots were already full." Lu Yibei said.
I'm sending her back so far, Da Chunyang Palace wouldn't be so stingy as to not even let me stay for one night, right?
At that time, I can use this opportunity to stake out the place. Besides...
There's a 99% chance that this Miss Hua Sang has come into contact with fragments of Lingtai Pure Karma. If I can get something out of her, things will be much easier!
Lu Yibei was secretly plotting when Li Xuan's sarcastic remarks suddenly entered his ears.
"Oh? I didn't realize you actually admired my sect's style?"
"Yeah!" Lu Yibei nodded.
Hearing this, Li Xuan's chin tilted slightly upwards, his face full of pride, "Then what do you want to see? As a reward for helping send my Junior Sister back, I can arrange it for you. I have some prestige in the sect."
"..."
I want to see where the fragments of Lingtai Pure Karma are and all the visualization diagrams, can you arrange that? Lu Yibei thought.
But he couldn't say that out loud, so he changed the subject, "I just want to see what kind of place can teach two weirdos like you..."
Li Xuan, Hua Sang, "..."
