Chapter 106 To put it bluntly, sometimes the suture-sealed water ghost even feels like he's a ghost...
To put it bluntly, sometimes the sutured water ghost even felt that being a ghost was much easier and more enjoyable than being a living person. Of course, this was all thanks to He Zhao; what would have happened if he hadn't met He Zhao?
The sutures on the water ghost are very clear.
Driven by endless resentment, it relentlessly searches for Lin Gao's figure, then slowly exacts its revenge, savoring the sweetness of vengeance. In this process, it spares no effort, no matter how many people it harms, because no one but itself can avenge it.
The final result will likely be that he commits a heinous crime, is caught by investigators from the Paranormal Investigation Bureau, and is executed like Hua Hua.
This is the end for the stitched-up water ghost.
But everything changed after it met He Zhao. It realized that fairness still existed in the world, that there were people who would fight for it, who would strive for an answer, and that it could finally vent its anger. It didn't have to be destroyed; it could even be reincarnated to seek another possibility.
For the first time, Sutures felt that the word "lucky" could be applied to her. Even now, watching them bickering makes her feel happy.
Not to mention, it had just witnessed Lin Gao's death, even his soul being obliterated. It admitted that the Countermeasures Bureau's methods were cruel. The Countermeasures Bureau was a violent agency targeting ghosts; their methods were never gentle. For evil spirits, they acted directly, showing no leniency.
Especially those wicked people who have given birth to evil spirits.
They would choose to obliterate these people's souls without hesitation because—when a ghost is born from their hands, it proves that they themselves are also burdened with heavy yin energy. Such criminals will inevitably become ghosts after death. Coupled with the yin energy accumulated in their lives, they are ghosts burdened with sin from the moment they become ghosts.
Such ghosts should be eliminated.
The Countermeasures Bureau even has a mission to send investigators to be stationed long-term to cooperate with the prison. Whenever a death row inmate is executed, they must observe from the sidelines. If a ghost appears after the prisoner dies, they must apprehend it and bring it back to the bureau to be eliminated.
Minimize the appearance of evil spirits as much as possible.
If the methods are not gentle, the destroyed soul will certainly feel pain, screaming and roaring, to the point that the spirit itself begins to twist—that's perfectly normal. The screams of ghosts strike directly into the depths of the soul, and ordinary people without much yang energy protecting them will be even more affected.
But to the stitched-up water ghost, Lin Gao's contorted appearance and terrifying screams sounded like heavenly music. It even felt the features on its own face, features that weren't its own, trembling slightly with pleasure. It reached out and stroked its cheek, thinking to itself:
Don't be afraid, he can never hurt us again, never.
Those victims may have already been reincarnated and begun new journeys. I, as a ghost, have lingered in the human world for so long, far behind them. Now, it's time for me to say goodbye.
The sutured water ghost didn't choose any particular occasion; instead, it was performed in the nearby lounge.
The one who performed the ritual of deliverance was naturally Wang Yu.
She took out the talisman she had prepared beforehand from her pocket. After the sutured water ghost said goodbye to He Zhao and Qiao Yanyu, she exchanged a glance with the sutured water ghost and nodded. She softly chanted the rebirth incantation. Wang Yu's voice was calm and gentle, sounding like she was singing.
Normally, Wang Yu always seems a bit unreliable, but today she was unusually serious.
Golden light shone from the talisman, and a faint, soft light appeared around Wang Yu. As the incantation was chanted, the stitched water ghost gradually became transparent, and part of its body even turned into golden specks of light before disappearing into the ceiling above, its whereabouts unknown.
In the end, the stitched-up water ghost was still a little reluctant. It looked at He Zhao and said loudly, "You must pass on my hot pot base instant noodles! It's the most delicious thing!"
He Zhao smirked: "Come on, you're just ignorant. That's why you think it's the best food. Try to be reborn as the richest girl in your next life, so you can eat a Manchu Han Imperial Feast and stop treating that lousy instant noodles like a treasure!"
"I don't want that! Instant noodles with hot pot broth are the best!"
"Alright, alright, that's the best!" At this point, even He Zhao could only go along with her. Hearing He Zhao's compromise, the sutured water ghost finally smiled. Its face was the one that Lin Gao had stitched up with surgical sutures. It was beautiful but awkward and looked very strange. But in the end, the stitched-on features fell off like a mask, revealing its original face.
She was somewhat ordinary, not particularly beautiful, but her smile made her appear incredibly gentle.
The sutured water ghost left only two words at the end: "Goodbye."
It turned into specks of light and vanished completely.
He Zhao couldn't help but raise his hand and scratch his slightly itchy nose, then said to Qiao Yanyu, "That guy, his own face is still prettier."
"Yeah, I think so too."
The story of the sutured water ghost comes to an end here. It sounds a bit sad, but it can be considered a happy ending.
But since they were already here, they couldn't just go straight home. There was someone He Zhao knew in the Countermeasures Bureau, and that was Hua Hua. Besides, the suture-thread water ghost was also a ghost Hua Hua knew; it had been reincarnated, and Hua Hua should at least be informed.
Hua Hua is a ghost destined to be scattered, and He Zhao doesn't know whether knowing this is a good thing or a bad thing.
Qiao Yanyu noticed her worry and asked what was wrong. After He Zhao voiced her thoughts, it was Wang Yu who responded, "Hey, what's the big deal?" Wang Yu indicated that Hua Hua wouldn't mind at all. Qiao Yanyu hadn't been to the police station much since her injury, but Wang Yu came frequently and would occasionally visit Hua Hua and talk to her.
She was a bit of a rascal and didn't seem to mind talking to ghosts. Before meeting He Zhao, she rarely interacted with ghosts, but after spending so much time with him and his interactions with the ghosts at his stall, Wang Yu realized that not all ghosts were impossible to communicate with.
Given Hua Hua's past, even Wang Yu, who is a ruthless demon slayer, will gradually open his heart to her.
Therefore, Wang Yu asserted that Hua Hua would not hold a grudge over this matter. On the contrary, it would be very happy to hear when the sutured water ghost could be reincarnated and would also be willing to see He Zhao and Qiao Yanyu.
Wang Yu led the two to Hua Hua's room with practiced ease, and even removed the talisman paper with remarkable speed. She also lowered a few golden ropes so that Hua Hua could land on the ground instead of hanging in the sky to chat with them.
Just as Wang Yu had predicted, Hua Hua was overjoyed to hear that the sutured water ghost had been reincarnated. A very obvious smile appeared on its face: "Wow, that's great. I just wonder if it will still like cooking instant noodles in that hot pot broth in its next life."
"Of course it will. A leopard can't change its spots. It's hard to change its nature. It's impossible for it to give up its favorite food." Only He Zhao would speak so bluntly. Her words were rough, but they were the truth. Anyway, He Zhao didn't think the stitched-up water ghost would give up its favorite food.
Even if reincarnated.
Hua Hua chatted with them for a while, and after a while, it showed a hesitant expression on its face. He Zhao couldn't stand it like this: "What do you want to say? Tell me."
Hua Hua pursed her lips, looked at Wang Yu again, and only after Wang Yu nodded did she slowly speak: "That's right, on the day I leave, can you come and see me? I still want to eat that white rice, can I eat it?"
He Zhao laughed; she had thought it was a big deal. He Zhao didn't even ask Qiao Yanyu if it was possible, because she knew Qiao Yanyu was happy to indulge her, and even if it really couldn't be done, Qiao Yanyu would only say, "I'll figure something out." It was also because of Qiao Yanyu that she was spoiled so much that what seemed like a dangerous and dangerous situation to outsiders was as easy as coming home for He Zhao.
So she quickly agreed to Hua Hua's request: "Sure!"
The three people and the ghost chatted for a while longer before preparing to leave. Just before Wang Yu stepped out of the countermeasures bureau, Li Xia stopped her, saying the director needed to speak with her. Hearing this, Wang Yu's face fell; she immediately realized it couldn't be anything good. She could only say goodbye to He Zhaoqiao and Yan Yu, then turned back.
The task of driving them home fell to Li Xia. She drove them home and personally escorted Qiao Yanyu all the way to the security door before saying goodbye.
“Li Xia seems much more reliable than Wang Yu, and she’s also more meticulous in her work.” After He Zhao and the others left, he shared his opinion with Qiao Yanyu. Qiao Yanyu nodded: “Yes, Li Xia mostly acts as the director’s secretary. Although she’s slightly less skilled at catching ghosts, Wang Yu can’t compare in terms of interpersonal skills.”
Back home, Qiao Yanyu didn't let He Zhao cook. Instead, she bought takeout and, after eating, urged He Zhao to take a nap. She had to set up her stall that evening, and so much had happened that morning; she definitely wouldn't be able to stay awake without a nap in the afternoon.
He Zhao's eyes darted around, and he walked directly behind Qiao Yanyu.
Qiao Yanyu, confused, looked up at her. He Zhao looked down and saw Qiao Yanyu like this, but only thought: Qiao-jie looks so cute from this angle, so approachable. But her Qiao-jie is shy, and if she said it out loud, she would definitely blush.
However, He Zhao still kindly explained, her voice filled with a coquettish sweetness: "Sister Qiao, I slept quite well last night. Even if you ask me to sleep now, I won't be able to." She then changed the subject: "But if Sister Qiao sleeps with me, I'm sure I can sleep well!"
Qiao Yanyu really couldn't do anything about He Zhao. Besides, sleeping together was something that became familiar after a couple of times. They had taken naps together more than three or four times, and Qiao Yanyu had accepted it calmly.
However, He Zhao's sleeping posture is really not good. After falling asleep, he turns into a stubborn octopus, hugging Qiao Yanyu tightly and even trying to press her down with his legs.
He Zhao slept soundly and felt refreshed. When she woke up and saw Qiao Yanyu so close to her, she couldn't resist and leaned in to give her a big kiss on the cheek. The "smack" sound was so loud that Qiao Yanyu didn't know what to do with her.
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