"Please, I will tell you everything I know!"
"What's going on with your wife, Chai Wenjing? As far as I know, she was the one who reported all the evidence of your crimes, and she's still unharmed. Is she really not involved in your crimes?"
Chuchu's eyes were like knives, piercing Mayor Zhou's soul. Her voice was cold, full of majesty and determination.
When the soul heard the name "Chai Jingwen", it trembled noticeably. He raised his head, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, including fear, regret, and even a subtle tenderness.
He took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Chai Jingwen, she...she really didn't participate in my activities. She discovered the evidence by accident. She once tried to persuade me to change my ways, but I...I was stubborn and refused to change my ways. Instead, I blamed her for meddling."
At this point, the soul suddenly lowered his head, his voice choked with sobs: "I... I really didn't expect that she would choose to report me. I hate her to the core, she betrayed me!"
After hearing this, Chuchu understood.
She originally thought Chai Wenjing was an accomplice, but she didn't expect that she was the only sober person.
"So are you going to commit suicide?" Chu Chu continued to ask coldly.
The soul shuddered and shook his head. He was murdered.
Chu Chu thought to herself, "Then who killed you?"
"I don't know, but there are not many people who can kill me."
Chu Chu thought for a moment, "Hai Lin? Is he going to kill you?"
"Maybe. He is one of the officials who did not have any problems this time."
Hai Lin is the leader of Jincheng, and he is indeed capable of doing such a thing.
Chuchu's brow furrowed, her mind already understanding something. Hailin, the leader of Jincheng, seemed to have his own hidden secrets amidst this political turmoil.
"Did you leave any clues or evidence before you died?" Chu Chu asked, hoping to find more evidence about Hai Lin from Mayor Zhou's soul.
The soul tried hard to recall, but ultimately just shook his head. "Someone covered my mouth and nose from behind. It was so sudden that I didn't have time to remember anything. However, I have a guess."
"What guess?" Chu Chu asked hurriedly.
"Hai Lin... he seems to be colluding with some dark forces. I once overheard a conversation between him and a mysterious man, in which they mentioned some kind of deal and interests." The soul's voice trembled, and he was obviously trying to recall those vague and terrifying memories.
Chuchu was shocked. Evil forces? Could this be the reason why Hai Lin was able to get away with it? She knew that political struggles were often more complicated and sinister than imagined. It was very likely that there were all kinds of unknown secrets and forces hidden behind them.
"Do you have any clues about these evil forces?" Chu Chu asked, hoping to find more clues to solve the mystery.
The soul shook his head helplessly, "You are the god of the underworld, you can find it. I believe you can do it."
Chuchu nodded. She really intended to investigate the case in depth and find out the truth behind it.
"I'll do my best." Chu Chu said, turning around and preparing to leave.
Just as she was about to leave, the soul suddenly called her again, "Master Messenger, there is one more thing..."
Chu Chu stopped and looked back at him, "What else?"
The soul hesitated for a moment, then said, "I know that I have committed serious sins, but please believe me, I have not participated in those dark activities. I was used by Hai Lin and ended up in this situation. I beg you to give me a chance to atone for my sins."
Chu Chu looked at him deeply, then said, "Karma will always be cyclical, and retribution will come. You will need to pay for your sins yourself."
Chuchu felt like she was in a deep whirlpool, completely surrounded by darkness and unable to see the way forward.
Perhaps, if she solved this mystery, she would have fulfilled her true mission in the human world.
But she needs more clues and evidence to solve the mystery, and Mayor Zhou's soul may be the key to uncovering the truth.
It seems that she must go to the Palace of Pluto and meet her father, Pluto.
But Hades seemed to know she was coming and hid himself.
Chu Chu angrily chased to her father's bedroom and directly pulled off Hades' quilt.
Pluto, who always doted on his daughter, was now sitting on the bed with an embarrassed look on his face. He looked at his angry daughter, and the corners of his mouth twitched, eventually turning into a sigh.
"Chu Chu, what are you doing? Although we are father and daughter, there is no room for physical contact between men and women. You should be careful about your behavior." Pluto tried to maintain a dignified tone, but he could not hide the doting in his eyes.
Chu Chu put her hands on her hips and said angrily, "Old man, you clearly know why I'm here, why are you still hiding from me?"
"Chu Chu, I already know what happened. But this matter involves a lot of things and it's not as simple as you think." Pluto sighed, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
"So what? Just because it's difficult, should we let those corrupt officials go unpunished?" Chu Chu retorted dissatisfiedly.
Hades was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Chu Chu, you know the rules of the human world. There are some things that we cannot easily interfere with. The forces behind Hai Lin are far more complex and powerful than you can imagine."
"So what? As the princess of the emperor, I have the responsibility to reveal the truth and uphold justice!" There was a firm light in Chuchu's eyes.
Pluto looked at his daughter's determined eyes and felt relieved. He knew that his daughter had grown up and had her own persistence and beliefs.
"Okay, since you insist so much, then your father will first detain the soul of that corrupt official in the Palace of Pluto. You know that once it falls into the hands of Meng Po, he will lose his value." Pluto finally gave in.
Chu Chu was satisfied: "That's pretty good."
"No respect for elders or younger children."
"I'm leaving."
Pluto was worried and said, "We must fight quickly and resolve the issue quickly."
Chuchu made a gesture that humans often make: "OK".
Su Feng remained in the palace, and Hades reminded him again, "You must take full responsibility for the safety of the princess. You must also help her two assistants recover their magic as soon as possible. Things are becoming increasingly dangerous, and we cannot afford to be careless."
Su Feng bowed his head and replied respectfully, "Don't worry, Pluto, I will do my best to protect the princess."
Hades' eyes were full of seriousness: "If anything happens to the princess, don't come back."
Su Feng's heart trembled, knowing how much Hades loved his princess.
He agreed and took his leave.
Shortly after Su Feng left, a beautiful woman walked out from another room. She was wearing a light and elegant dress, with long hair like a waterfall, and a cool temperament between her eyebrows.
She walked up to Hades and whispered, "Lord Hades, you truly love your daughter. You've already unlocked her memories of the underworld and assigned a capable assistant to her side. Isn't that enough?"
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