Chapter 21: The Evil Gang on the Plateau "What if there is an accidental injury...
Si Ling simply replied with an "OK" emoticon, put the thick "Classic of Mountains and Seas" back on the bookshelf, and then carefully selected a few classic comics.
Hyun Chi did not refuse the comics. He put the remaining books back in their places, and the two of them left the library together with the comics.
They had two theory classes with Professor Mimir in the afternoon, and after that, nothing much to do. After class, Si Ling got the fashion magazines Xie Bian had burned for Hsuan Chi. They were all the latest versions from the human world, so he went to Lingbo City again and visited a few clothing stores. Using the magazines, he helped Hsuan Chi learn about modern fashion and bought a few clothes.
It had to be said that Hyun Chi had the innate advantage of good looks when it came to fashion. Si Ling had initially chosen a white short-sleeved T-shirt and jeans for him. This combination was popular across the three realms these days, and it was simple. But when Hyun Chi put it on, his tall figure and handsome features made such a simple outfit look fresh and refined.
Because his shirt was short-sleeved, his arms were exposed, and the evenly muscular and boned arm lines were very beautiful. Tight blue veins were faintly visible under the pale skin. The figure reflected in the dressing mirror of the clothing store looked like a fashion photo.
As they walked out of the clothing store, Si Ling couldn't help but tease, "Is the Emperor of Heaven jealous of your good looks?"
Xuan Chi's cheeks flushed slightly, and he kept a tense face, pretending not to hear.
When they returned to the Ghost Academy, the cafeteria had just opened for lunch. Si Ling and Xuan Chi had a simple meal, and then went to Lucifer's office as scheduled.
The principal's office was a fine suite within Hohenzollern Castle, divided into two main areas: the inner for private living, the outer for a reception room. Within this invisible, ghostly enchantment, the inner space served as Lucifer's personal office, while the outer space also served as a reception room.
Si Ling knocked twice on the door and waited for a while. Lucifer came and opened the door.
She and Hyun Chi walked in together and found that there were already quite a few people in the reception room. To be precise, all the students in the advanced class were there, and there were also a few people she didn't know, who seemed to be students in the intermediate class.
The large sofa area was already full, and many chairs were added around so that everyone had a place to sit.
Si Ling frowned slightly and said bluntly: "I thought you wanted to talk to us two privately about something, Mr. Principal?"
"That's true." Lucifer nodded apologetically, "But the actual situation is far more complicated than I imagined. I have to find some more help."
He then gestured towards an empty chair not far away and said, "Please take a seat first."
Si Ling nodded and walked towards the chairs with Xuan Chi. But before they could sit down, the werewolf boss Fenric and the vampire prince Aymeric, who were sitting on the sofa, stood up together. Aymeric said, "Please sit here."
"Thank you." Si Ling smiled lightly and accepted the kindness frankly. He sat on the sofa with Xuan Chi, while Fenric and Americ sat on the chairs.
Everyone continued to wait for a few minutes, and three or four more students came in. Lucifer snapped his fingers, and an illusion immediately floated above the coffee table, making it easier for him to give his lecture.
Simply put, it is equivalent to PPT in the human world, but it is constructed with magic and does not require a computer as a medium.
The first thing that emerged from the illusion was a world map. Lucifer waved his hand, bringing it closer until the scene settled on a vast expanse of wilderness. Si Ling saw patches of snow on the barren land, and in the distance, vast, snow-capped mountains. It was difficult to determine the location based on this view alone, but in the lower left corner of the screen, she spotted a small cluster of uniquely styled buildings. Each house was square, predominantly white, with hints of maroon.
The next second, the scenery disappeared and a half-length portrait emerged.
The photo looked quite old, being in black and white, and not very clear. The old man in the picture was thin and wore a loose robe. Although the black and white photo made it impossible to tell the color of the robe, Si Ling knew it was probably red and yellow.
"The current head of the Tumba family, Gongbu," Lucifer began to introduce him in English. "The Tumba family is a large family. Their ancestors were great nobles with religious backgrounds on the Porcelain Plateau. They initially accumulated their wealth through some... unkind means."
Lucifer used a rather euphemistic statement, but most of the students present could guess what he meant. Si Ling translated it directly in his mind: using inhuman means to exploit serfs and complete the initial accumulation of wealth.
"Until more than seventy years ago." Lucifer continued his introduction, and an old photo emerged in the illusion. It was a photo of a team on the plateau.
"The political situation in the Porcelain Country has undergone tremendous changes. The common people on the plateau have been redeemed, and the cruel nobles have been convicted. However, the Tumba family has a strong sense of smell and fled the Porcelain Country first, taking a huge fortune with them to the Lighthouse Country."
"They have taken root in the Lighthouse Country, but have not severed their ties with believers in the Porcelain Country. In recent years, they have been using their power and wealth to disrupt the stability of the Porcelain Country."
"Sorry to interrupt you, Principal Lucifer." A boy sitting on a chair at the side raised his hand. He was a ghost from the intermediate class and looked no more than eighteen or nineteen years old.
Lucifer looked over and nodded, indicating that he could speak. The boy stood up and said, "So... is this a mission? I don't quite understand... Isn't it a good thing for us if they cause unrest in China?"
Before he finished speaking, the whole room fell silent. Everyone held their breath and turned their heads, but almost no one looked at the boy who had spoken. Most of them looked at Si Ling and Xuan Chi at the same time.
Under everyone's gaze, both of them put on a "meaningful" look - neither of them looked at the person who was speaking, Si Ling leaned against the back of the sofa with his arms folded, and Xuan Chi raised his eyebrows slightly.
The boy immediately realized what a stupid thing he had said!
A chill ran from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head. He stammered, "I, I mean..." He coughed dryly, "Don't we...don't we have the right to interfere in the affairs of the human world? What does this family have to do with us?"
"Heh." Si Ling sneered contemptuously. Lucifer frowned: "Okay, Jeffrey, sit down!"
After he finished speaking, he looked at Si Ling and Xuan Chi: "Sorry."
Then he looked at Jeffrey, who was still sweating, and said, "Regarding your first statement, I suggest you apologize later. As for the second statement—" Lucifer smiled, "You are right. The situation on earth has nothing to do with us. This mission is a request for help from the underworld of China."
Lucifer waved his hand again, and the scene in the illusion changed again. Photos of some magical instruments appeared in front of everyone. The dark tones of the photos gave off a sense of weirdness, but the students in the advanced class soon discovered that this weirdness did not come entirely from the tones, but rather that these photos really carried a sinister aura of deep resentment.
"The Tumba family has been secretly selling these artifacts." Lucifer surveyed the uncomfortable expressions on everyone's faces. "I believe you can guess their raw materials from the discomfort alone—these artifacts were crafted at least 75 years ago, from human bones and skin. As you know, this in itself can easily cause the deceased's spirit to linger. If the deceased had a miserable life, this effect is exacerbated, so most of them have become evil spirits."
"But if that were all, the Eastern Underworld would still be able to gradually dissolve their resentment and allow them to reincarnate. The problem now is..." Lucifer sighed, "The Tumba family is living a very comfortable life in the Lighthouse Country. Not only are they extravagant and licentious, they've also become guests of honor among the upper class. This is simply the most intensifying thing about the evil spirits' resentment. The Underworld can't dissolve it quickly enough to keep up with the accumulation of resentment."
"Every wrong has its perpetrator." Si Ling concentrated, "So we have to deal with the Tunba family?"
"Yes, there are a total of thirty-seven core members. Especially this one--" Lucifer brought out the photo of the old man again, "Gongbu, he is 92 years old now. He was 18 years old when he escaped to the Lighthouse Country. He has many lives on his hands. Among them is a pair of twin sisters. They lost control two days ago and injured one of your friends." Lucifer looked at Si Ling.
Si Ling immediately thought of Hei Wuchang who was on night duty two days ago: "Fan Wujiu?!"
Lucifer nodded.
By this time, Si Ling understood just how daunting this task was. While Black and White Impermanence weren't considered highly skilled in her eyes, they were already powerful ghost messengers within the underworld. Even Fan Wujiu had been injured, indicating the underworld truly couldn't handle the situation.
She took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Principal... I guess King Yama personally intervened in this matter?"
Lucifer had originally not wanted to mention this frightening detail, but seeing Si Ling ask it, he nodded. "Yes," he said solemnly. "King Yama was furious, but the Lighthouse Nation was beyond his reach. So he personally made a request to Satan, saying, 'We must do our best to complete this character.'"
Si Ling originally thought that King Yama contacted Lucifer directly, but unexpectedly he contacted Satan instead.
This made her feel a little subtle. She believed that the conflict between Lucifer and Satan was true, but apart from the conflict, these two Western hell demons seemed to be a good pair.
"Thirty-seven people?" Aymeric crossed his fingers and rested his hand on his chin. "We've never encountered such a large-scale mission before."
"Actually, there are more than thirty-seven people." Lucifer waved his hand again.
The photos of the ritual implements and Gongbu in the illusion disappeared, replaced by a group of buildings taken from an aerial perspective, which looked like a beautiful residential area.
"This is the exclusive estate of the Tumba family. They're about to hold a large gathering here. In addition to their family members, there will also be their senior followers. Not counting their families, there will be around 200 people. If you include their families, the number could be double or triple."
“More than two hundred people…” The living room was crowded with people, and the students were whispering in amazement.
Lucifer said, "Your targets are only those thirty-seven. The others are irrelevant, but you do have to face all of them. Most of them know some magic, including... uh, some sorcery."
"If you're not careful, it could be a fatal question." A Zhui frowned.
Xuan Chi's gaze fixed on the small town. After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "What would happen if someone was accidentally injured?"
Lucifer said, "The college covers all medical expenses."
"Mr. Principal." Si Ling glanced at Xuan Chi and smiled, "He must be asking what would happen if we accidentally hurt someone other than our target?"
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