The photo clearly showed a talisman for suppressing evil spirits.
"A spirit-suppressing talisman? It seals the soul of the deceased into the body." Ye Xingchen frowned. "This is definitely not an ordinary case, and the method of using this spirit-suppressing talisman seems somewhat familiar."
Bai Zilin was about to say something when her phone rang. She quickly picked it up, said a few words, and then her expression changed slightly.
"What's wrong?" Ye Xingchen asked, noticing her pale face.
"We've discovered another similar case." Bai Zilin frowned slightly after hanging up the phone.
“Come on, I’ll go with you to take a look,” Ye Xingchen said.
Ye Xingchen got into the car and went out with Bai Zilin, but a pair of eyes hidden in the woods were staring intently at him.
The crime scene was in front of a stream in the suburbs.
Like the previous victims, the deceased was a pregnant woman who had her abdomen cut open to remove her baby.
Moreover, the pregnant woman was kneeling on the ground, dead but not falling, her head hanging heavily, and a spirit-suppressing talisman was drawn in front of her.
"Such strong Yin energy." Ye Xingchen remained silent for a long time.
This aura is familiar, seemingly the style of the Three Heroes of Yin Mountain, yet it doesn't quite match, because the surrounding Yin energy is very strong, and there is a faint trace of resentment mixed in. Compared to the style of the Three Heroes of Yin Mountain, it seems to be even more ruthless.
"Captain." An officer walked over and said, "We've searched the surrounding area. The perpetrator left no clues, and the modus operandi is the same as the previous two cases: murder, disembowelment, and removal of the infant."
"How far along is the pregnant woman?" Ye Xingchen asked.
"The forensic examination has preliminarily determined that the case is similar to the previous cases, occurring between three and five months ago."
"Understood, continue searching for clues." Bai Zilin nodded: "We absolutely cannot overlook even the slightest trace."
"Yes, sir." The officer saluted and went back to work.
"What do you think?" Bai Zilin looked at Ye Xingchen. She was truly at a loss in this situation; it was clearly not an ordinary method of committing the crime.
"Hand it over to your superiors. This isn't an ordinary murder case." Ye Xingchen shook his head and said, "This method seems to be some kind of secret ritual. I don't know the specifics, so we need to consult a professional."
"Someone more professional?" Bai Zilin was a little surprised; she thought Ye Xingchen was professional enough.
“The Xuan Yi Sect is one of the top orthodox Taoist schools. Zhang Shihao is a disciple taught by three True Immortals. He knows more about evil magic and secret arts than I do,” Ye Xingchen explained.
"Oh, okay, I'll contact him right away." Bai Zilin suddenly realized, and she quickly picked up her phone to contact Zhang Shihao.
Zhang Shih-hao was quite loyal, and he arrived at the scene quickly.
After learning about the situation, he took out a spirit-detecting talisman and dissolved it with his hand.
As the talisman burned out, his expression became solemn.
"Has the pregnant woman's soul already left her body?" Ye Xingchen could also tell.
“Yes, it’s a normal process of the fetus leaving the body after death.” Zhang Shih-hao nodded and said, “So this spirit-suppressing talisman doesn’t suppress the pregnant woman’s soul, but rather the spirit of the fetus in her womb.”
"Someone wants to refine something like an infant spirit?" Ye Xingchen instantly understood.
“That’s probably true,” Zhang Shih-hao said. “There are many ways to extract an infant’s spirit, such as using medicinal infants or spirit ghosts. However, this method reminds me of an ancient secret technique.”
"What secret technique?" Ye Xingchen asked in confusion.
"The body of the Ghost Mother." Zhang Shih-hao said solemnly.
"Someone is using this method to refine the Nine Sons, hoping to achieve the body of the Ghost Mother?" Ye Xingchen's expression changed slightly.
“That’s right, but we don’t have enough information right now, so we’re not entirely sure,” Zhang Shih-hao said. “I’ll personally oversee this matter.”
"Okay, then I'll leave it to you. I have some grudges to settle recently, so it's inconvenient for me to get involved." Ye Xingchen nodded.
“No problem.” Zhang Shih-hao nodded and looked at Bai Zi-lin: “Ms. Bai, I need your cooperation.”
"Just tell me what you need, and I'll do my best to cooperate," Bai Zilin nodded and said without hesitation.
Zhang Shih-hao sent Bai Zi-lin back to retrieve evidence, while he used a mysterious mirror to perform a ritual around the area, attempting to reconstruct what had happened using the mirror's secret techniques.
Unfortunately, the perpetrator's evil aura was too strong, which severely damaged the surrounding energy field, making it impossible to restore it through secret techniques.
"There's nothing we can do; the atmosphere at the scene has been severely disrupted." Zhang Shih-hao put away the Xuanjing mirror. "I'll think of another way later."
"Okay, I'll leave this to you. Let me know if there's any news." Ye Xingchen nodded and turned to leave.
"Aren't we waiting for Miss Bai to come back?" Zhang Shihao looked at Ye Xingchen and chuckled.
Why should I wait for her to come back?
"Are you genuinely ignorant, or are you pretending to know what you don't?" Zhang Shih-hao asked.
"I don't understand what you're talking about. Just say what you have to say, stop beating around the bush."
“Our young lady has a crush on you; her eyes don’t lie,” Zhang Shih-hao chuckled.
However, in Ye Xingchen's opinion, his smile was somewhat lewd.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Ye Xingchen was speechless.
“I’m not making this up. In my experience, I could tell at a glance.” Zhang Shih-hao chuckled. “It can’t be wrong.”
"You're just talking nonsense." Ye Xingchen glanced at him: "By the way, your Xuan Yi Sect is quite magnificent. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe it as a paradise on earth."
“Of course, our Xuan Yi Sect has already entered the realm of immortals. We can’t compare with those immortal sects that have been passed down for thousands of years, but in the secular world, we are the leader of the righteous path.” Zhang Zihao became proud again: “If you want to become an apprentice, I can introduce you to it.”
"Become a disciple?" Ye Xingchen smiled and shook his head, saying, "That's not necessary. I stayed there for three days, discussing and exchanging ideas with your master, Zhang Guangling. I was in deep meditation for three days and three nights at a time."
"You discussed Daoist principles with my master and even entered a meditative state?" Zhang Shihao was taken aback. He looked Ye Xingchen up and down, and judging from his expression, he probably didn't believe it.
"Yes, what's wrong?" Ye Xingchen asked with a smile, "Don't you believe me?"
“My master is a master who has entered the Saint Realm.” Zhang Shihao stared at Ye Xingchen for a long time: “There are very few people who can communicate with him.”
"Moreover, the fact that he could meditate with you for three days and three nights shows that he recognizes your abilities, and your future prospects can only be described as immeasurable."
"Do you even need to tell me that?" Ye Xingchen seized the opportunity to show off.
Zhang Shih-hao stood there for a long time, then asked, "Did you go to Qiu Yue Peak during your trip to Xuan Yi Sect?"
"No, what place is that?" Ye Xingchen asked.
“The Demon-Suppressing Tower is located in a place where all the great demons subdued by the Xuan Yi Sect have been imprisoned. Moreover, there are sixteen caves around it, and these caves imprison reclusive demons.” Zhang Shihao’s expression was complicated. “And my mother is one of the giant demons imprisoned in the sixteen caves.”
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