Chapter 56 You Could Have Become a Vengeful Ghost and Taken Lives

In the distance, the piercing sound of police sirens grew louder as they approached.

Three unmarked black SUVs sped towards us and screeched to a halt under the overpass.

Six men and women dressed in casual clothes, yet exuding a sharp aura, strode forward.

The middle-aged man at the head of the group flashed a work badge with a dark gold emblem on it. "Special Cases Investigation Department, please cooperate."

Shen Yuepo removed the restriction, and the girl was immediately subdued by two female agents.

She struggled and cried hysterically, but to no avail.

“She has traces of evil magic on her body, and there must be a half-baked evil cultivator behind her.” Shen Yuepo said to the middle-aged man, “The case of the fall from the abandoned textile factory in the West District can be reinvestigated.”

The middle-aged man nodded solemnly, "Thank you. We will investigate thoroughly."

After saying that, he was about to turn and leave when he suddenly stopped and looked back at Shen Yuepo.

His sharp gaze lingered on Shen Yuepo for a moment, with a hint of inquiry.

"May I ask which sect you belong to? Longhu Mountain? Maoshan? Or..."

"Qingfeng Mountain is quiet and still, where the moon's spirit lies hidden."

A knowing glint flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes, and he then solemnly said:

"Master Shen, thank you so much for helping us solve this case today. Cases involving mystical arts are very difficult for ordinary police forces to handle."

He pulled a business card with a hidden pattern from his pocket and handed it to Shen Yuepo with both hands. "I am Zhao Yan, the captain of the third team of the Special Cases Investigation Department. I hope you can continue to assist me in similar cases in the future. Of course—"

He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile, "There is a bonus."

Upon hearing the word "bonus," Shen Yuepo's previously calm eyes suddenly lit up.

The light was fleeting, but it did not escape Zhao Yan's eyes.

"The reward for this case is around 50,000 yuan. We'll contact you after the procedures are completed," Zhao Yan added, his eyes filled with a good-natured teasing.

"If it's convenient for you, Master Shen, could you please leave your contact information?"

Shen Yuepo maintained her cool and composed demeanor, but her fingers tightened almost imperceptibly as she accepted the business card.

Fifty thousand? This special department is so generous?

"Hmm." She responded casually, taking her phone out of her bag. "Number."

After Shen Yuepo memorized the number, Zhao Yan solemnly said:

"Master Shen, it's been a pleasure working with you. We handle quite a few cases like this, and the reward varies depending on the circumstances. The highest we've ever given was 500,000."

Five hundred thousand!

A glint of light flashed in Shen Yuepo's cold eyes again, and this time even the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

Although I made quite a bit of money from the Xiao family recently, it's not always possible to encounter wealthy and powerful customers.

Now that there's a special investigation department, she suddenly feels that the wandering ghosts and spirits at the foot of the mountain have become quite endearing.

After Zhao Yan and the others left, the overpass returned to calm.

As Shen Yuepo packed up her cloth bag and prepared to leave, she suddenly felt a cool breeze brush against her neck.

As if sensing something, she turned to look at the corner of the overpass.

A girl in a faded school uniform stood there quietly, her semi-transparent figure almost disappearing in the sunlight.

Her neck was twisted at an unnatural angle, but there was no resentment on her face, only deep sorrow.

It was the girl who was pushed off the building.

"Thank you, Master." The girl's voice was like a sigh in the wind, "I've finally waited for this day..."

Shen Yuepo's eyes flickered slightly as he slowly walked up to her, his voice unusually cold:

"You could have become a vengeful ghost and taken lives, why did you always restrain yourself?"

The girl lowered her head, tears streaming down her cheeks: "I...I can't bear to leave Grandma. If I die, she'll be all alone with no one to take care of her..."

She raised her tearful eyes, full of pleading, "Master, please help me fulfill my last wish. I want to see my grandmother one last time and tell her that I am fine and not to be sad for me."

Also, I have the money I saved for her medicine hidden in my schoolbag…

Shen Yuepo remained silent for a moment, then nodded:

"I can help you send a message in your dream. But you must promise me that you will pass away immediately after fulfilling your wish. Staying in the mortal world for too long will not do you any good."

The girl knelt down gratefully, but was lifted up by a gentle force.

"No need to kneel."

Shen Yuepo took out a talisman that glowed white from the cloth bag. "Tell me your grandmother's address and date of birth."

The girl quickly provided the detailed information. Shen Yuepo's fingertip traced a path across the talisman, leaving a trail:

"She will dream of you at midnight tonight. You have three minutes."

The girl cried tears of joy, her figure becoming increasingly transparent: "That's enough, three minutes is enough! Thank you! Thank you!"

She hesitated for a moment and said softly:

"I don't actually hate the person who pushed me anymore. She's been arrested and will receive the punishment she deserves... I just hope Grandma is alright..."

Looking at this kind-hearted girl, Shen Yuepo's voice softened, a rare occurrence for him:

“Your grandmother will receive assistance from the community and will not live a lonely life for the rest of her days. Now, rest in peace.”

The girl's figure gradually turned into specks of light. Before disappearing, she gave a relieved smile, bowed deeply to Chen Yuepo, and finally vanished with the wind.

The sun shone brightly on the overpass, as if there had never been a gloom.

...

As Shen Yuepo left the Star River Sky Bridge, her steps unconsciously turned toward the capital's most prestigious luxury shopping center.

With a clear goal in mind, she headed straight for the top-floor digital flagship store.

The huge flagship store was brightly lit, showcasing the latest and most expensive electronic products in the country.

A well-dressed sales assistant greeted me with a professional, perfect smile: "Hello, ma'am, which one would you like to see?"

Without hesitation, Shen Yuepo took out the latest top-of-the-line mobile phone that Xiao Yizhou had given her from her worn cloth bag.

The device features a deep black matte titanium body with subtle platinum trim along the edges, and a curved screen with a perfect arc.

“Same as this one.” Shen Yuepo placed the phone on the display stand. “Top-of-the-line, same color.”

The sales assistant's eyes lit up instantly.

She recognized it immediately as the brand's masterpiece of the year.

The simply dressed lady in front of me was actually a big client who had kept her true colors hidden.

"You have excellent taste!"

The sales assistant's voice instantly became several levels more enthusiastic and extremely respectful, "We'll prepare a brand new one for you right away. The phone's processor is..."

She went on and on about the advantages of the top-of-the-line configuration.

“Hmm.” Shen Yuepo interrupted her, not caring about these parameters. “Wrap it up.”

She readily opened her WeChat QR code without the slightest hesitation.

The sales assistant was all smiles as she deftly processed the orders, picked up the goods, and packaged them.

As soon as Shen Yuepo stepped out of the mall, her phone vibrated in her pocket, displaying "Xiao Yizhou" on the screen.

"Miss Chen, Lu Jin has set the address and time. Tomorrow at 11:30 AM, Yuhu Mountain Top Villa Area, Block A, No. 9. Would you like me to send someone to pick you up?"

Shen Yuepo lightly tapped her fingertip on the smooth curved screen, replying simply:

"Received. No need to answer, go by yourself."

After sending the message, she raised her hand, hailed a taxi, and returned to the Shen family villa.