Chapter 101 Office
"see a visitor out."
As Lu Yao turned around, her clothes fluttered lightly, and the sunlight cast a cool shadow behind her.
You Qing immediately picked Yan Lingxuan up like a chick: "Let's go!"
Yan Lingxuan, a pampered young lady, was no match for You Qing, who was used to doing manual labor.
"Wait!" Yan Lingxuan, her hands bound, staggered out, not forgetting to turn back and shout, "My natal Gu is still in your hands! How is this any different from robbery?"
"Stop patting yourself on the back." You Qing rolled her eyes. "Those little bugs of yours are clinging to the Grand Preceptor's finger and won't let go. You can't get rid of them no matter what."
She suddenly lowered her voice, "Besides, now that you're afflicted with the Thousand Life Gu, you might as well go back and raise a few more Gu worms to save people..."
Even after being pushed to the front door, Yan Lingxuan was still unwilling to give up: "Your hospitality is terrible! You didn't even offer me a cup of hot tea!"
You Qing pretended to kick her butt: "If you keep nagging, believe me, I'll—"
"You dare!" Yan Lingxuan retorted, but immediately backed down when she saw You Qing rolling up her sleeves. "...Fine, I'll leave."
You Qing suddenly noticed the red marks on Yan Lingxuan's wrist from the hemp rope, and the fleeting reluctance in her eyes when she mentioned the Gu worm.
This seemingly spoiled young lady actually lives a more stifled life than the little Taoist priest.
“Hey,” You Qing suddenly lowered her voice, “you need to complete the Thousand Life Gu’s mission properly…”
She gestured towards the room with her lip, "The Imperial Preceptor can't stand seeing girls suffer. He might even be able to cure all those weird curses on you."
Yan Lingxuan scoffed, "She would help me? The sun would rise in the west if she did."
You Qing's eyes suddenly lit up like stars: "You haven't seen the Imperial Preceptor save people!"
She gestured wildly, "I grew up reading about the glorious deeds of the Grand Preceptor in the library... God loves the world, and the Grand Preceptor is no longer an ordinary person."
"Stop, stop, stop!" Yan Lingxuan interrupted impatiently. "What do you mean, 'Master Fruit'? You keep calling me 'Master Fruit' like a brainless fan."
But as she turned around, she quietly slowed her pace, curiously pricking up her ears, wanting to hear You Qing say more.
Watching her feigned nonchalance as she walked away, You Qing suddenly called out, "Remember to save people every day! Otherwise, you'll be writhing in pain at midnight!"
The only response to Youqing's gentle humming carried on the wind and the fading sound of silver bells could be heard.
After walking a distance, Yan Lingxuan turned back and found that the courtyard had disappeared from the path.
"!!!" Yan Lingxuan was shocked.
Who exactly is this streamer...?
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[Today's Headlines]
Actress Su Man was arrested on suspicion of using esoteric and dark arts; a talent show was marred by a shocking "heaven-swapping" formation.
Last night, renowned actress Su Man was exposed on the spot by popular metaphysical streamer [千年刚通网] during a live broadcast for allegedly using the forbidden Miao art of the Red Beauty Gu and the evil array of the Heaven-Stealing and Sun-Changing Array to steal the youthful essence of others.
This explosive news quickly went viral online, with related topics consistently ranking among the top five trending topics.
#Mystical主播 breaks the evil formation with 24 clones#
#Samadhi Fire Appears in the World#
#The Scene of Su Man's Beauty Gu Backlash#
#Anchor just got internet access in a thousand years#
#Official Paranormal Affairs Bureau Responds#
#Xuan Qianqian's hair has grown out#
[Hot Topic]
The 24 clones the streamer displayed during the live stream, along with the Samadhi True Fire erupting from her palm, shocked viewers. A metaphysical enthusiast, @DaoFaZiNatural, posted: "It's generally acknowledged in contemporary metaphysics that spiritual energy is scarce; even reaching the Foundation Establishment stage is difficult. This streamer's cultivation level completely overturns existing understanding. Is she a powerful figure from some sect, or a prodigy cultivator who has suddenly appeared out of nowhere?"
[Official Response]
In an interview, Chung Cheng-ming, director of the Special Task Force on Paranormal Affairs, said, "This incident has exposed our inadequacy in preventing new types of metaphysical crimes."
It is understood that the department was previously mainly responsible for investigating paranormal events in the community, and it was indeed powerless to deal with such a large-scale case of esoteric magic.
[Victim Interviews]
Xuan Qianqian gently tugged at her hair in front of the camera, her fingertips trembling slightly: "This morning when I combed my hair, there were finally no clumps of hair left on the comb." She lowered her head, brushing aside the newly grown stray hairs on her forehead, the soft downy hairs gleaming with a healthy sheen in the sunlight.
In the other ward, Su Ying was repeatedly touching her cheeks in front of the mirror. The camera captured the tears glistening in her eyes. "It was the anchor who gave me a chance to be reborn. From now on, I will cherish this kindness as much as I cherish my own life."
Behind the Scenes
What netizens are most excited about is that the usually mysterious anchor actually exchanged contact information with police officer Li Ran. An insider at the paranormal investigation office revealed that the entire office was pleading with Li Ran for an introduction, but was firmly refused.
“I need to get the anchor’s consent first.” Officer Li Ran remained unmoved by his colleagues’ persistent pleading. “This is the most basic professional ethics.”
Director Zhong Zhengming said helplessly, "The whole department is waiting for news from Officer Li. We even specially added chicken legs to her lunch today."
This is a report from our newspaper.
After seeing Yan Lingxuan off, You Qing nestled in a wicker chair with her phone in hand, reading popular online news to Lu Yao.
When Lu Yao read the line "The popular livestreamer only got internet access in a thousand years," she almost spat out the tea she was sipping.
"So there are still paranormal offices now?" Lu Yao wiped her lips, a hint of interest in her eyes.
You Qing swung her toes: "That's right! My master, Daoist Lingji, also has some connections with them and has helped deal with several supernatural incidents."
Lu Yao pondered for a moment, then lightly tapped the table with her fingertips. "You Qing, these reports... are missing something."
"Huh?" You Qing swiped her phone blankly. "They even wrote down the details of how you used the Samadhi True Fire."
“The Yan family.” Lu Yao’s voice suddenly turned cold. “All the reports don’t mention the mastermind behind it all, as if Su Man alone could set up the Heaven-Swapping Array.”
You Qing's hand trembled. "You mean...the office..."
Lu Yao got up and walked to the window. "To be able to suppress the voice of the entire media, the people behind the Yan family must be quite powerful."
You Qing's face fell as she recalled her master's hesitant warnings: "No wonder, no wonder the Xuanmen sect has become more and more... almost a joke in recent years."
You Qing looked helpless. "Those evil magic formations you discovered are completely undetectable to us. Even if we were lucky enough to discover them—"
She sighed, "We don't have the power to deal with it. And with these shady dealings around, the truth will inevitably be covered up."
Lu Yao turned her teacup thoughtfully.
You Qing continued to complain: "Now, the biggest business of our Lingxiao Sect is singing the Rebirth Mantra at funerals." She held up two fingers, "Eight hundred and eighty-eight for one ceremony."
“…What an auspicious number.” Lu Yao’s hand trembled, and tea spilled onto her sleeve.
She recalled what Yan Lingxuan had said: a love potion costs a million, and couldn't help but shake her head and smile bitterly—indeed, murder and arson bring wealth, while repairing bridges and roads leaves no trace.
Just then, Li Ran's message popped up: "Host, the Paranormal Investigation Bureau would like to add your contact information, what do you think..."
Lu Yao thought of the Yan family, who had disappeared from the entire internet, and her eyes turned cold: "No."
She rubbed her temples and looked out the window—
I'm very busy. There are still eight monuments and eight benefactors to be found. Please do not disturb me.
Headache.
"Youqing, come with me to Broken Soul Ridge."
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