Chapter 102 – Who Says Fire Can't Kill? Do You Even Understand a Fire Spirit Physique Playing with Samadhi True Fire?
"Just check which school he taught at while alive. That nurse's body was only a temporary vessel."
Renji set down his teacup and looked at the three of them, his gaze finally landing on Four Eyes. Four Eyes instinctively looked at Inspector Huang, clearly still aware that, even though he was stunned by Renji's words, his direct superior was Inspector Huang.
After getting Inspector Huang's approval, Four Eyes immediately started searching.
Inspector Huang, meanwhile, looked seriously at Renji and asked, "You're saying there really is a way to deal with ghosts in this world?"
Since Renji had found them so directly and saw through everything, that must mean there were ghosts—and also people like Daoists?
If that was true, maybe they wouldn't be so powerless anymore. The method of killing an innocent person just to defeat a ghost had always tormented Inspector Huang. He'd already been thinking of leaving the Miscellaneous Affairs Division, since staying would only mean an early death.
"Yes. Since ghosts exist, there must be something to restrain them, otherwise they'd be invincible."
"So you're a Daoist?"
Inspector Huang's eyes lit up. If Renji really was a Daoist, maybe he could invite him to join the division and help deal with these supernatural cases.
At least they wouldn't need to harm innocents anymore, just to handle evil ghosts.
"That's right. This isn't the place to talk—let's settle things with Chen Fulai first, then fix up that nurse."
Renji was already thinking about his chance at a lottery draw. As long as he could lock onto Chen Fulai's location, he'd head out right away.
"Four Eyes, any news?"
"Found it!"
Four Eyes quickly reported the detailed results from his online search. Renji then casually asked, "Your internal database can access information that isn't available to the public?"
He was searching too, but couldn't find the same things. Was it restricted?
"That's right. We have a lot of internal privileges, and thanks to Four Eyes' computer skills, we can find a lot."
Inspector Huang explained the situation with obvious satisfaction.
"I see."
Renji understood at once. It was just as he thought—he'd have to bring these people into his fold to make things smoother later on.
With that, Inspector Huang took Li Guoqiang along and headed out with Renji.
All the way, Li Guoqiang quietly listened to Renji and Inspector Huang's conversation. For him, the recent shocks were piling up: first, he learned ghosts existed, and then he learned there was actually a way to deal with them.
He'd always believed there was only Inspector Huang's method.
But for Li Guoqiang, that was something he just couldn't do.
"Daoist Renji, if there really are Daoists in this world, why did I never hear about them before? I've even asked around on internal networks and questioned my superiors. Why do they all stay silent or dodge the question?"
Inspector Huang asked this seriously while driving, glancing at Renji during a red light.
He'd always wondered—if Daoists really existed, why had he never heard of them? If Renji hadn't shown up today, he'd still be in the dark.
"Inspector Huang, I heard you're planning to go abroad soon?"
"Yes."
Inspector Huang was surprised that Renji even knew about this, but he had nothing to hide.
He'd been with the Miscellaneous Affairs Division for many years, but he was just an ordinary person—if he stayed, he'd eventually go mad or die.
So he'd been planning to leave. Originally, he wanted to train Li Guoqiang to take over his position. In recent days and after looking over past cases, he knew Li Guoqiang was a cop with a strong sense of justice, someone persistent about doing what's right.
He saw his younger self in Li Guoqiang. After some time in the division, he believed Li Guoqiang would become more seasoned.
But Renji's appearance gave Inspector Huang a new idea. If Renji really could deal with ghosts, maybe he could recommend Renji as his successor.
"And you? Do you plan to stay in the division for life, or do you want to leave one day?"
Renji asked Inspector Huang, then turned his gaze to Li Guoqiang.
This was the tragic character in the original story who ended up possessed by a ghost.
Hearing Renji's question, Li Guoqiang instinctively glanced at Renji and fell into thought.
If he didn't know ghosts existed, he would definitely want to transfer out.
He'd always felt he was stuck in the division because his superiors thought he was crazy or hallucinating. He never believed that. But after experiencing so much here, he realized he'd been right all along.
So now, he was faced with a choice.
Should he leave, or not?
He'd actually started to like working in the division. There was less pressure, even though it was dangerous. After knowing about the existence of ghosts, he didn't think he could return to a peaceful, ordinary life.
He made up his mind.
"I think I'll stay in the division. I don't think I can go back to the way things were."
Li Guoqiang answered Renji's question, firm in his resolve.
"I understand."
Renji nodded thoughtfully and didn't say more. As for inviting them, he'd wait—since they didn't yet know his true abilities, they wouldn't agree even if he did ask.
Seeing Renji stay silent, the two wanted to ask more, but in the end held back.
Maybe because Renji's expert demeanor and insight had left a deep impression from the start, even if they didn't want to admit it, they couldn't help but respect him.
They arrived at the school.
Renji's Yin-Yang Eyes could already see wisps of yin energy, and he felt a hint of delight—it was just as he expected, his Yin-Yang Eyes were evolving!
At first, Renji couldn't see the presence of these ghosts.
He'd never encountered them before, but after the first experience, he realized he could see traces of yin energy on their bodies.
His strength hadn't increased, so it had to be a special trait granted by the Yin-Yang Eyes.
Inside a classroom at the school.
Chen Fulai, now possessing a female student, spun a pencil in his hand and glanced around at the students, an amused idea forming in his mind.
He wanted to drag a few of the girls here to jump off the building with him. That would be so much fun!
Back when he first saw the female ghost, he never imagined there were actually ghosts in this world. At that time, he was terrified, but after becoming a ghost himself, he found it exhilarating.
If he'd known people could become ghosts and keep killing, he would have killed himself a long time ago—instead of waiting until now.
A serial killer becoming a ghost, and those he possessed having no chance for revenge—what an interesting world.
A strange smile flickered across Chen Fulai's lips as he thought of Li Guoqiang. He grinned even wider. If not for Li Guoqiang, how would he have become a ghost? He'd have to give Li Guoqiang a good "thank you."
"Did you think of something funny? Why not share it with me too?"
Renji looked at the girl surrounded by wisps of yin energy. Was it because Chen Fulai was a killer and full of malice, or was it the effect of the Yin-Yang Eyes? Either way, he could immediately tell who in the crowd was possessed.
"Who are you?"
Chen Fulai raised his head to look at Renji, then noticed Li Guoqiang and Inspector Huang beside him, his eyes flashing.
These guys actually came for him?
"That's Chen Fulai?"
Li Guoqiang looked at the female student before him—she didn't look like an evil ghost at all.
He glanced at Renji, only to see Renji raise his hand, form a spell gesture, and with a single slap, force Chen Fulai's soul out of the girl's body. The moment the soul appeared, everyone was shocked.
Both of them had used bull's tears, so they could see spirits. Chen Fulai hadn't expected to be smacked out with a single slap.
With a crisp smack—
A bolt of lightning instantly zapped him senseless.
"It's settled. Bring back this person's soul and the nurse's, and this case is closed!"
The two behind Renji listened silently, not saying a word. They were already shocked by Renji's abilities.
From the moment they entered—unnoticed by anyone—to now, where he casually summoned lightning, they were completely convinced by Renji.
Especially Li Guoqiang—he nearly knelt to Renji. He'd never forget Chen Fulai's face, and after what Renji had said earlier, that Chen Fulai would've killed him, he knew that if not for Renji, he would be dead for sure.
[Ding! The incident of ghostly possession is completely resolved. You have been rewarded with one lottery draw.]
Lottery draw.
Renji silently recited.
[Ding! Lottery draw used. Congratulations, you've obtained: Fire Spirit Physique.]
Fire Spirit Physique?
A new constitution?
Renji's eyes flashed with surprise. He quickly checked the description—it would give him a special boost in fire abilities and cultivation.
Samadhi True Fire of the Daoists?!
He never expected to get it, but fire here wasn't like in Naruto—real fire could actually burn people to death.
Daoist Samadhi True Fire wasn't something you could just shake off.
And Daoism wasn't limited to just Samadhi True Fire—Maoshan Daoists were also experts in fire arts.
For Renji, this spirit body was a great upgrade!
He lifted his hand, a small flame appearing in his palm. Now, he didn't even need to form a hand seal to summon fire.
"Daoist Renji, thank you for today."
Li Guoqiang sincerely thanked Renji. He knew full well that if not for Renji, he would likely be dead.
"No need to thank me. Actually, this world is very different from what you imagine. If Chen Fulai could become a vengeful ghost, so can others. Haven't you ever wondered why you never hear about Daoists, and why there's so little official information about supernatural incidents?"
Renji was about to start his monologue!
Seeing the two silent, Renji continued on his own: "Have you ever thought that maybe your superiors, or those even higher up, have already been possessed by ghosts? Or that some people have made deals with evil Daoists? Whatever the case, if your Miscellaneous Affairs Division keeps going like this, it's headed for disaster. And have you ever wondered—now that you know so much, do you think they'll let you go?"
Renji's last sentence was directed at Inspector Huang. He knew Inspector Huang wanted to leave, but could he really escape?
By all logic, there must be many ghosts in this world. So someone like Inspector Huang, who knew so many secrets—even if Chen Fulai was dealt with and he handed things over to Li Guoqiang—would never meet a good end.
Upon hearing this, Inspector Huang frowned, pondering the meaning behind Renji's words.
He was well aware: if Renji's logic was correct, he had no chance of a good ending.
After a moment, he seemed to realize something. He looked up at Renji and asked, "Daoist Renji, is there something you want to ask? Do you want the Miscellaneous Affairs Division to help with something?"
Renji wouldn't have said that for no reason—there had to be something he wanted.
If so, the division was all he could offer.
Maybe Renji had come here from the start with this in mind.
"Very smart. I want your division to join my ghost-hunting company. But I don't want you to merge in—I want you to stay in the division and keep supplying me with information about supernatural cases. Like I said, you have access to internal data that I don't. That's what I need.
Those higher-ups possessed by ghosts probably don't want too many ghosts around, so they give you some information to keep things in check. I need you to stay undercover and help me wipe out these ghosts.
It's safe to stay in the division, but once you leave, there's no guarantee."
Renji finished, waiting for Inspector Huang's decision.
He knew—after all this analysis—Inspector Huang definitely understood what to do next.
"I agree."
Inspector Huang accepted. He'd wanted to leave because of the psychological strain, but now, if he didn't have to get his hands dirty, he was more than willing to stay.
"Daoist Renji, I want to stay and help too."
Li Guoqiang volunteered as well.
He had to stay—after what Renji said, he felt a chill down his spine. His boss might actually be a ghost!
(End of chapter)
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