The Master did not speak of disorder, physical strength, strange phenomena, or spirits.

As a soldier, Jiang Xiaochen certainly knew this principle, but this case was very troubling for him, as he couldn't find any clues at all.

It was his grandfather who spoke up, saying that such a thing had happened and that he should come here to find a person named Zhong Qin.

At first, Jiang Xiaochen refused.

But after arriving and witnessing what was happening underwater, he suddenly felt that perhaps there really are some things in this world that people cannot explain with words.

For example, ghosts.

That water ghost was beyond Jiang Xiaochen's comprehension.

This case occurred in various corners of Linjiang City. Several cases happened in different places in a row, all involving dismembered bodies that looked as if they had been torn apart alive. The victims were women, and the methods used were extremely cruel.

After listening, Zhong Yan's expression gradually became serious, not because of the case he mentioned, but because she had heard of a similar case in her previous life.

However, it wasn't because of her maternal grandmother.

“Jiang Xiaochen, this case is not under your jurisdiction.”

"Um."

"Go back and don't interfere."

"What do you know?" Jiang Xiaochen looked at her probingly, his expression instantly turning serious. "Zhong Yan, that's more than a dozen lives. If we don't stop it, I'm afraid..."

"That's not your business." Zhong Yan insisted. Why should he, alone, get involved in ghost matters? Wasn't that just courting death? The perpetrators were all incredibly cruel.

She remembered that it was a lingering vengeful spirit, nourishing other spirits with other spirits.

Looking at her indifferent expression, Jiang Xiaochen felt a slight stirring in his heart. Was she worried about him? At that moment, his usually cold and hard heart suddenly crumbled.

"I'll be fine."

"Who's worried about you!" Zhong Yan snapped. She just felt that this matter shouldn't involve unrelated people. Did he think that rashly getting involved would bring any benefits?

"You mean you'll still help me?" Jiang Xiaochen felt he had to be sure of this; it was important. Just now, he thought she had changed her mind and didn't want to help him investigate the case.

Zhong Yan raised an eyebrow, her expression strange: "I was counting on your 100,000 yuan to improve my life, why are you abandoning me? Jiang Xiaochen, go back immediately and make arrangements to have all irrelevant people withdraw from that area. We'll deal with the rest when I arrive. Also, find the women who have had abortions and protect them."

Jiang Xiaochen frowned, suddenly feeling a slight pang of sadness. He realized he wasn't even as attractive as 100,000 yuan. And, did this girl not want him to investigate the case?

Zhong Yan didn't give him a chance to speak again. Besides money, there was another reason she didn't mention: she had already decided to take on the responsibility of the entire Zhong family and wouldn't easily go back on her word.

So let's start from this time.

Jiang Xiaochen instinctively grabbed her arm: "Where are you going? I'll go with you."

Zhong Yan paused, her expression slightly disdainful: "Jiang Xiaochen, are you worried that I will run away, so you're thinking of watching me personally? Don't worry, I'm not that despicable."

Jiang Xiaochen's lips twitched slightly. Why did she always misunderstand him? He hadn't done anything, hadn't he?

However, he could never gain any favor from her.

“Zhong Yan, with me by your side, things might be twice as easy. Besides, you must be anxious too.”