The poor ghost witnessed the two elders say goodbye to their family and enter the gate of reincarnation, and finally felt no fear. He even asked Tao Rui to track down the arsonist. This arsonist was difficult to track down. Even if they found his motive and found the tools he purchased, there was no direct evidence to prove he set the fire.
After all, he was buying things honestly, and the law doesn't matter.
The poor guy, realizing he wasn't helping much, volunteered to be the next person to take charge. He was the only one who had actually confronted the arsonist, and he was certain he would strike again.
There was no better solution, so Tao Rui assigned the Headless Ghost and the Poor Ghost to keep watch. The police were also working in two shifts, keeping a close watch on the arsonist, not letting him hurt anyone else.
The water ghosts, hanged ghosts and starving ghosts were very interested in the village massacre case. They ran to keep an eye on the village gossip and the suspicious philanthropist who did charity.
The entire department was busy, so Tao Rui didn't treat everyone, saving the happy hour for a later, more leisurely time. But one day when the office was bustling with people, he brought everyone afternoon tea, specially prepared by his chef. The colleagues chatted and laughed over the food, easily developing close relationships.
This intense work paid off handsomely. A few days later, both the poor ghost and the police noticed the arsonist's unusual movements. He was about to commit a crime!
In order to avoid alerting the enemy, Tao Rui simply asked them to follow the others at a distance so that they would not have to worry about losing them. The headless ghost and the water ghost had already gone there and were following the arsonist.
Colleagues already had a subconscious belief in Tao Rui, and after Captain Zhang agreed, they all slowed down their pace, but they had made all the necessary preparations and dispatched a number of people to the scene to surround it.
The arsonist thought he was undetectable, but in reality, two ghosts were constantly around him, one of whom would occasionally drift away to report back to Tao Rui. After Tao Rui understood this, he brought a few skilled men with him to stealthily approach. When they were within a certain distance, the system would scan the scene and project the arsonist's actions directly onto the virtual screen in front of him.
Tao Rui seized the opportunity and rushed out to put out the fire the moment the arsonist lit the fire. Several colleagues also successfully captured the criminal.
This time, he was caught red-handed, so he couldn't escape! The marks he'd left were identical to those of the previous three arson attacks, and his methods at the scene were similar. Furthermore, he had no alibi for those three crimes, and he'd purchased so many items that could be used for arson. He couldn't deny the numerous murders he'd committed, so he was sentenced to death.
When the prisoner heard the verdict in court, he was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter. "I'm going to die, but with so many people buried with me, I deserve it. You're being righteous now. Where were you when that drunkard abused me from childhood? Look at what I've been through."
The prisoner pulled back his clothes, revealing numerous cigarette burns on his body. He said with hatred, "Do you know how painful it is to be burned by a cigarette butt? Do you know how powerful fire is? Just a tiny spark can cause unbearable pain. What if you were burned directly by fire? Do you think I'm killing people randomly to take revenge on society?"
The prisoner looked around at everyone in the courtroom and shouted, "Those people I burned to death were once my neighbors, my teachers, and my friends! They discovered my situation, but chose to do nothing and refused to help me. They condoned the devil, and they deserve to die!"
The judge banged the gavel and said, "Don't make any noise. Take him away."
The prisoner was still yelling, saying that those people deserved to die. As he walked past Tao Rui, Tao Rui asked, "What about the boy you threw into the sea of fire? Did he also do you wrong?"
The prisoner was stunned, not knowing how to respond.
Tao Rui said: "Your experience is very sympathetic, but unfortunately, you have become a demon, even worse than the demon you talk about."
This sentence irritated the prisoner. He struggled hard and roared, "No! I'm not worse than him! He's the worst one. He abused me. He's the culprit. They're all accomplices. I can't do anything. That boy saw my face. I can't do anything..."
The prisoner's speech was incoherent, but he grew weaker as he spoke. He knew that killing the boy was completely unreasonable; he was a murderer. No matter how innocent and pitiful he had once been, he had grown into a demon. Speaking of innocence and pitifulness, who could compare to that boy? He even felt a faint excitement while killing, without a trace of guilt.
Tao Rui's words were like a sharp knife, piercing him and leaving him bleeding, leaving him no longer able to make excuses. He was simply taking revenge on society, but he was starting with those he held a grudge against. If he hadn't been caught, he would have committed more crimes and killed more people. He was even more despicable than his abusive father.
There are many people who suffer misfortune in this world, but this is not a reason to harm others.
The net of heaven is vast and wide, and nothing can escape it. He has committed a crime and must bear the consequences.
The poor ghost stood beside Tao Rui, watching the prisoner become crazy and be escorted out, his expression a little dazed.
The headless ghost asked worriedly, "What's wrong? Are you going to watch his execution?"
The poor ghost shook his head and was silent for a moment before he said, "Actually, I was abused when I was a child. It was my stepmother who made me so timid. Later, my father died and my stepmother threw me into an orphanage. I felt relieved."
He looked at the prisoner's back and said, "Knowing his end and knowing that he can no longer harm others is enough. His death has nothing to do with me." This time, the poor ghost didn't cry or show any fear. He looked at Tao Rui and said, "Brother Rui, I want to see my brother. Is that okay?"
"Yeah." Tao Rui nodded slightly, said something to Captain Zhang, and asked for half a day off.
The poor ghost never told anyone about his family, but he was one of the victims in the case, and there was a record of him in the file. Tao Rui and the others had known the poor ghost's information for a long time.
He grew up in an orphanage, and the brother he kept talking about was not actually his biological brother, but a brother who had been living in the orphanage like a brother since childhood. He didn't rush to ask Tao Rui to meet someone first because he knew his brother was still being taken care of by the people in the orphanage, so nothing would happen to him.
Tao Rui drove the two ghosts to the orphanage, met the director and donated some money and a batch of books, and then went to meet the poor ghost's younger brother Xiaodong.
Xiaodong, 13, has a slight IQ deficit. When Tao Rui went to meet someone, Xiaodong woke up from his nap, clutching a piece of clothing and crying, looking for his brother. A staff member was comforting him, urging him not to be sad.
The poor guy went forward to hug him, but his arms passed through him, looking a little helpless. He looked at Tao Rui pleadingly, "Brother Rui, can...can you let him look at me? I'm very worried about him."
Tao Rui walked over to them, took a look at Xiaodong's condition, and nodded. He negotiated with the hospital staff for a while before finally getting a chance to be alone with Xiaodong. After that, he made a hand gesture to make the poor ghost appear.
When Xiaodong saw his brother, he immediately rushed over crying, but he found nothing and couldn't help crying sadly.
The poor ghost stood in front of him and tried to smile and said, "Xiaodong, please don't be sad, okay? Actually, I'm going to another world and start a new life. You should be happy for me and not be sad, okay? Otherwise, I won't be able to let you go."
Xiaodong said blankly: "Can you take me with you wherever you're going?"
"No, everyone's life span is fixed. Xiaodong, you must work hard to live well and only leave when the time comes."
"Then, will I never see you again? Brother, brother, I don't want to be separated from you..."
The poor ghost tried hard to hold back her tears and smiled at him, "Xiaodong, you will definitely make new friends. We will all remember each other in our hearts. If you want to reminisce in the future, just recall the happy memories and don't be sad. I don't want you to be sad every time you think of me in the future. You have to be strong and live a good life, okay?"
Xiaodong knew he was dead, and died tragically. But now, seeing him standing before him, looking just as he did in life, and being able to talk to him like this, the sadness faded unconsciously. After all, being able to say goodbye properly was far better than being separated so suddenly by life and death.
Xiaodong didn't want her brother to feel sad, so she wiped away her tears and forced a smile, saying, "Okay, we'll all remember the happy memories. Don't be sad."
Tao Rui stepped forward and said softly, "I know there's a school that's perfect for Xiaodong. Everyone there is in similar situations, so it's easier to make friends, and the teachers are better at handling problems. Xiaodong, are you willing to go? Xiaozhi, do you think Xiaodong can go?"
Poor Xiaozhi immediately knew that Tao Rui was helping him. He had heard of such schools and had thought about it before. Since his brother couldn't go to a normal school, he would send him to a special school when he made enough money. Because there were many children like him there, he wouldn't be excluded by other children.
The poor ghost immediately approached Xiaodong and persuaded him to agree. He also emphasized that it was Tao Rui who saved him and helped him, which was why he was able to restore his appearance and come to see Xiaodong today, and had the opportunity to be reborn and take revenge.
Xiaodong had some intellectual disabilities, but he was still intelligent enough for his age, so of course he understood. He immediately considered Tao Rui his benefactor and had no problem going to the new place. His brother said it was a great place, so he was willing to go.
Tao Rui quickly helped him with the paperwork. The dean was initially puzzled as to why Tao Rui, a stranger without any connections, suddenly came to care about Xiaodong. Later, she discovered that it was Tao Rui who had solved Xiaozhi's case, and she finally understood. Tao Rui must have known about Xiaodong's existence from the case and was kind-hearted enough to help him.
Xiaodong entered a special school, which is a boarding school. As long as the tuition is sufficient, he can live in the school forever.
The school environment is very good, the teachers have rich experience in teaching and caring for children with special needs, and Xiaodong's classmates are in similar situations. He quickly adapted to the school and started making new friends.
When the poor ghost saw this scene, he was really relieved from the bottom of his heart, and he said goodbye to Xiaodong again.
In a corner where no one else was around, Xiaodong put on his brother's clothes, waved goodbye earnestly, and whispered, "Brother, don't worry. I'll take good care of myself and won't worry you." He tightened his clothes around himself and said, "Brother has always protected me and taught me to be strong. Don't worry, brother, I've become very strong, and I will definitely live a good life."
The poor ghost smiled and gave him a weak hug, "Well, I believe you, Xiaodong is the best!"
The poor ghost's figure gradually disappeared in front of Xiaodong. Xiaodong cried for a while, wiped his tears and returned to school. His expression had become much stronger.
The arsonist and the poor ghost have similar experiences, but the arsonist chooses to become a devil, while the poor ghost chooses to warm others.
This time he is really leaving.
Tao Rui sent him off just like he had done with the two elders last time. Before floating into the gate of reincarnation, the poor ghost bowed deeply to Tao Rui and said gratefully, "Thank you, Master Tao, you have given my brother and me a second life. I cannot repay your kindness. I hope you will accept my blessing and wish you peace and success forever, and may all your wishes come true."
Tao Rui smiled and nodded, "Thank you, go and reincarnate."
The poor ghost waved to the other ghosts again and floated into the gate without looking back.
Several ghosts saw this scene for the second time and couldn't help feeling confused. Should they not stay in the human world and start a new life?
這時陶睿的手機鈴聲響起，他剛一接通，就聽見張隊說：“林洋的父母找到了，他們正連夜趕回來，明天上午就能見到。”
陶睿看向無頭鬼，林洋是無頭鬼的名字。無頭鬼瞬間激動起來。
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