Chapter 44 - 41: Bai Litang in the Police Department

Chapter 44: Chapter 41: Bai Litang in the Police Department

Yang Xiao said in surprise,

"Yin Yang Master? What the hell is that?"

Yang Xiao continued to scroll through the phone’s text messages.

It seemed the people who had contacted Bai Litang most frequently recently were a few people from East Sakura.

[I already know. I’ll go check it out.]

[Don’t worry. If it’s really a ghost causing trouble, I’ll take care of it with ease.]

[....]

[I’m not interested in money. I’m only interested in the source of the ghost.]

[...]

After scrolling through the message history, Yang Xiao looked at an unread message from today.

[My apologies. I didn’t expect the Anomaly Investigation Bureau to be in the South Sea. I may not be able to go to the South Sea myself.]

Yang Xiao’s eyebrows shot up.

"The Anomaly Investigation Bureau?

Sir told me about them.

So that Yin Yang Master knows about the Anomaly Investigation Bureau too?

Don’t tell me this Yin Yang Master also has a Taboo Item?"

Yang Xiao thought for a moment.

He abandoned the idea of calling the man, luring him over, and then killing him for his loot.

’I’d better leave this for Sir to decide.’

...

「Nightfall. South Sea, Antique Shop Zero.」

All his earlier arrogance was gone. Yang Xiao sat obediently in a chair, like a primary school student.

Jiang Chaosheng was looking through Bai Litang’s phone.

"A Yin Yang Master?"

Generally speaking, the Managers would not trade Taboo Items with foreigners.

First, whether it was the Managers from the Tang Dynasty or the Ming Dynasty, they all considered foreigners to be barbarians.

How could they possibly trade treasures like Taboo Items to a bunch of barbarians?

Second, in ancient times, it was difficult for foreigners to enter the Xia Kingdom, making it impossible for them to find Antique Shop Zero, let alone conduct any trade.

Third, if a Taboo Item were to find its way abroad, retrieving it would be a very troublesome affair.

Jiang Chaosheng’s mind slowly turned, recalling the contents of the Managers’ journals.

After thinking for a long time, he could find no information about East Sakura People trading for Taboo Items.

Jiang Chaosheng’s eyes lit up slightly as he muttered to himself,

"Could he have taken control of a Taboo Item?"

Controlling a Taboo Item was very difficult.

But it wasn’t impossible if one managed to grasp its temperament.

However, Taboo Items that had not been contained were very dangerous.

Take the Gavel, for example.

After containment, a buyer could use it to summon a Ghost Constable.

But if an ordinary person were to use a "wild" Gavel before its containment, they would likely be beaten to death by the Ghost Constable immediately.

Even if that Yin Yang Master could use a Taboo Item, he would have to be constantly wary of it going berserk.

A smile slowly formed on Jiang Chaosheng’s lips.

’Just how many more interesting people like this are there in the world?’

Before becoming the Manager of Antique Shop Zero, he had never realized how wondrous the world was.

The world was a massive masquerade party.

’Luckily, I have the key to the backstage.’

After all, to those who possessed Taboo Items and constantly worried about them going berserk, he was a huge bug in the system and a terrifying boss.

Because the mission of Antique Shop Zero was to contain the Taboo Items in their hands.

Jiang Chaosheng looked at Yang Xiao and said with a smile,

"You did well."

Hearing Jiang Chaosheng’s praise, Yang Xiao was thrilled.

Afraid of being disrespectful to Jiang Chaosheng, he didn’t dare show his excitement, merely curling his toes against the floor repeatedly.

He lowered his head humbly.

"It’s all thanks to your amazing Ghost Shadow Gloves."

Jiang Chaosheng shook his head.

"No matter how strong a Taboo Item is, it still needs the right person to wield it."

Yang Xiao scratched his head, chuckled, and asked,

"Sir, should I go grab that Yin Yang Master and bring him here for you to have a look?"

Jiang Chaosheng shook his head.

"No need."

He didn’t know the Yin Yang Master’s location, so finding him would be a hassle.

Besides, sending Yang Xiao to find the Yin Yang Master rashly would be like sending him on a blind face-check into the bushes.

Although Yang Xiao had an Undying Body, if he were to be sealed or imprisoned, Jiang Chaosheng would have to rescue him, which would be another troublesome affair.

Jiang Chaosheng’s eyes narrowed slightly.

’Didn’t the Anomaly Administration Bureau establish the Gavel Investigation Team in the South Sea?’

’Why not let the Anomaly Administration Bureau handle this trouble for me and probe the Yin Yang Master’s background?’

Jiang Chaosheng also wanted to see what kind of methods the Anomaly Investigation Team had.

Jiang Chaosheng said to Yang Xiao,

"You don’t need to worry about capturing the Yin Yang Master.

Just have Bai Litang reveal the information about the Yin Yang Master to the Sheriff’s Department.

Next, you will help me with something else."

Yang Xiao’s eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up.

"Sir, please give me your orders."

Jiang Chaosheng said,

"Help me find some people.

Marginalized individuals suffering from serious illnesses.

I want to make a deal with them."

Jiang Chaosheng wanted to build his Cleaner Fish System.

There was an item in the back hall that could create a group of tireless, basic combat units.

[Item No. 3-02, Netherworld Water]

A living person who drinks Netherworld Water can transform into a monster that walks the Mortal World, known as a Corpse Ghost.

Those who suffer from serious illnesses are surrounded by an aura of death. The denser this aura, the stronger their Combat Power becomes after turning into a Corpse Ghost.

As for why he needed marginalized individuals?

When such people fell ill, they attracted the least attention.

To put it bluntly, no one would care if they died.

These people were the most suitable candidates to become Cleaner Fish.

...

「Early morning. South Sea, Sheriff’s Department.」

It was almost dawn, and the Sheriffs on duty were debating who should go buy coffee.

After staying up all night, they were all exhausted.

The Sheriff on duty saw a man covered in blood walk into the department.

He had been drowsy just a moment ago, but now he was wide awake.

The Sheriff immediately ran to the man’s side.

"Sir, sir, what happened to you!"

The Sheriff shouted anxiously to his dumbfounded colleague,

"Quick, call the hospital! Get a car ready! We need to save him!"

The man was none other than Bai Litang, possessed by the Ghost Shadow.

The Sheriff helped Bai Litang to a chair.

"Sir, please wait a moment..."

Bai Litang, currently being controlled by Yang Xiao, said woodenly,

"I want to report a crime. Many people are dead at my house."

The Sheriffs’ expressions turned serious at once.

"Sir, please speak slowly."

Bai Litang stared with lifeless eyes.

"My name is Bai Litang. I live in the Peace Villa District. Green Horse Manor is my home.

Many people are dead at my home. They’re all dead, all dead. Someone killed them."

All the Sheriffs were stunned.

Green Horse Manor?

Bai Litang?

Isn’t that Bai Shasha’s father?

They all knew of Bai Shasha. What young person hadn’t scrolled past videos of her concerts on Kuai Dou short video?

The Sheriff on duty said grimly,

"Mr. Bai, do you know who the killer is?"

Bai Litang’s tone was robotic as he muttered incessantly,

"East Sakura People... Yin Yang Master... Seimei..."

The Sheriff thought he had misheard.

East Sakura?

Yin Yang Master?

Seimei?

’Isn’t that a video game?’

Bai Litang continued to mutter,

"East Sakura People... Yin Yang Master... Seimei..."

Just then, another Sheriff ran in from the entrance.

"The ambulance is here! Quick, take the injured man to the hospital!"

A Sheriff quickly helped Bai Litang toward the door.

"Okay, let’s get you to the hospital first. We can talk more once we’re there.

Rest assured, the Sheriff’s Department will bring all the culprits to justice!"

Bai Litang woodenly followed the Sheriff outside.

The first light of dawn fell upon Bai Litang.

Bai Litang’s expression twitched slightly.

The next second, flames erupted all over his body.

The Sheriff closest to him let out a terrified scream.