Chapter 59 This job is going to kill you!
Shen Yuepo withdrew her gaze, no longer looking at the Shen family members with their various expressions.
She turned around, walked steadily towards the villa, and went straight back to her room.
I pushed open the door, and the room was empty.
Feng Jin hasn't returned yet.
Shen Yuepo casually placed the exquisite gift box containing the brand-new, top-of-the-line mobile phone on the bedside table.
Then, she took out her phone and dialed the number Zhao Yan had left without hesitation.
"Captain Zhao."
When the call connected, Shen Yuepo's voice cut straight to the point without any pleasantries:
"Have you heard anything about the death of Xiao Wanxing, the daughter of the Xiao family, in your Special Cases Investigation Department?"
There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone before Zhao Yan's deep voice came through:
"The Xiao family? Xiao Yizhou's sister? That unsolved case... I heard that someone in the second group is investigating it."
The Xiao family has a special background, and the cause of death is suspicious, with many doubts surrounding it. It's been a long time coming. Master Shen, do you have any leads?
"The clue lies with Shen Yurou, the daughter of the Shen family," Shen Yuepo said in a cold voice. "She is the mastermind behind it all."
The sound of papers turning and Zhao Yan's slightly grave voice came from the other end of the phone:
"Shen Yurou...the heiress of the Shen family? No wonder!"
He seemed to remember something. "I heard that the second team had received an anonymous tip that pointed to Shen Yurou's connection to Xiao Wanxing's case, but there was no evidence. Given the Shen family's status, the investigation has been very cautious."
We have indeed had people observing Shen Yurou from the outside recently, but this woman is very vigilant and has a strong sense of counter-surveillance. Our people dare not get too close, and she has been unusually well-behaved lately, without making any moves.
“She just left the Shen family’s residence,” Shen Yuepo added. “You can intensify your efforts to follow her. There might be some unexpected gains.”
Her words were loaded with meaning, hinting at the big fish behind Shen Yurou.
Zhao Yan immediately understood:
"Understood. Thank you, Master Shen, for providing this crucial clue. We will immediately adjust our strategy and focus our efforts on tracking Shen Yurou. We will keep you informed of any progress as soon as possible."
"Okay, thank you," Shen Yuepo replied, and hung up the phone cleanly and decisively.
Silence returned to the room.
Shen Yuepo walked to the window and looked out at the deep night.
The tracking talisman's faint signals pointed into the distance; Shen Yurou was moving.
“Mingye…” Shen Yuepo silently chewed on this name.
My thoughts drifted, and I thought of Feng Jin.
He retrieved the Fengdu Seal himself; now all that's missing is the Soul-Locking Chain...
Once she retrieves the Soul-Locking Chain for him, the contract binding her will be lifted.
At that time, she will completely sever all ties with the Shen family, and then she can roam freely in the vast world.
A thought flickered in her mind, and she took out her phone, her fingertips unconsciously swiping towards the name "Xiao Yizhou" in her contacts.
However, recalling the look Xiao Yizhou gave her during the video call earlier that day—
Shen Yuepo's finger froze in mid-air.
That look made her instinctively feel uncomfortable and wary.
That's all.
The fingertip slid down, past Xiao Yizhou's name, and landed on the three characters "Jiang Yubai".
The call connected quickly, and Jiang Yubai's slightly drunken voice came from the other end:
"Master Shen? What a rare guest! What brings you here at this hour?"
The background noise was a bit loud, it seemed to be from a bar.
Shen Yuepo's voice remained cold and aloof as he cut to the chase, "I want to ask you something."
"you say."
"Do you have anyone in your family or among your acquaintances who works in real estate? Or do you have any good housing listings?"
"Hmm? Real estate?" Jiang Yubai's voice carried a hint of surprise, then he understood. "Master Shen, are you leaving the Shen family?"
"Yes," Shen Yuepo replied succinctly.
There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone before Jiang Yubai's voice came through again.
He seemed to have moved to a quiet corner, and his voice lost its usual gentleness:
"Master Shen, which one has caught your eye? I have several vacant properties under my name, all in good locations and environments. Whichever one you like, I'll transfer the title to you directly. As for Wanxing's matter, I've always..."
"No need."
Shen Yuepo decisively interrupted him, "Xiao Wanxing's karma has been settled. I will not accept favors in vain."
She paused, then added, "I'll pay for it."
Jiang Yubai seemed to chuckle softly on the other end of the phone, a sound tinged with both helplessness and admiration:
"Master Shen is still as cold and unapproachable as ever. Well, so be it."
He didn't insist on giving it to them anymore, and readily said:
What are your specific requirements for a house? I'll keep an eye out for you.
"The area doesn't need to be large, two bedrooms are enough."
Shen Yuepo quickly listed her requirements: "Preferably a ready-to-move-in property, so I can move in as soon as possible. Location... a quiet place is fine. Budget..."
She thought about the more than ten million in her account and the fifty thousand bonus she was about to receive, and gave a rough range of numbers.
"Understood." Jiang Yubai's voice was tinged with laughter. "Two bedrooms, quiet, ready to move in, move in as soon as possible. Don't worry, leave it to me. I'll have someone screen them and get back to you soon. I'll contact you then."
"Mm," Shen Yuepo replied, "Thank you."
"Master Shen, you're too kind. It's my honor to be of help. Wait for my message." Jiang Yubai's voice remained gentle and polite.
"Okay." Shen Yuepo ended the call decisively.
Putting down her phone, Shen Yuepo let out a soft breath.
Jiang Yubai was efficient and saved her a lot of trouble.
As for Xiao Yizhou...
The subtle discomfort evoked by that gaze made her subconsciously categorize this person as someone to be kept at a distance.
...
On the other side, the moonlight pierced through the hustle and bustle of the world and sank into the depths of the underworld.
The majestic Eastern Ghost Emperor Temple stands atop Yinshan Mountain, its walls inscribed with underworld runes that gleam with a dark, eerie light.
The hall was not brightly lit, but illuminated by countless floating ghostly flames, the light deep and dim, adding to the solemnity and mystery.
However, the hall, which should have been solemn and dignified, was now filled with an atmosphere of... chaos and turmoil.
The air was filled with lingering resentment and crystalline dust. Several piles of files, towering like small mountains, were scattered in the corner, even crushing a huge black jade desk.
Several little devils dressed as ghost officials were frantically trying to prop up the table and tidy up the scattered files.
Feng Jin appeared silently in the center of the hall, dressed in black robes with long hair and a tall, upright posture.
As soon as he appeared, a deafening wail echoed from the depths of the hall:
"Waaah! Your Majesty, you're finally back!"
Suddenly, a figure dressed in a magnificent imperial robe, but with disheveled hair and dark circles under his eyes, darted out from behind a pile of files.
The usually awe-inspiring Eastern Ghost Emperor Shen Tu, however, now shamelessly threw himself at Feng Jin's feet and grabbed Feng Jin's leg.
Shen Tu wept uncontrollably, his usually meticulously groomed red hair bristling like a ball of flame.
"Your Majesty, if you don't return soon, my Ghost Emperor's Palace... no, the entire Eastern Ghost Realm will be ruined by that false emperor! Look at this! Look at this state of affairs!"
He pointed to the mess in the hall and the busy little devils, and accused them in a shrill voice:
"That imposter, with your handsome face, forced me to go to the Blood Sea of No Return every day at the first hour of the morning to retrieve ten-thousand-year-old blood jade marrow to polish his fingernails. Look at my hands!"
He stretched out his hands, and sure enough, there were several charred burn marks on his palms, with wisps of black smoke rising from them.
"He also ordered me to gather the resentment of all the wronged ghosts in Fengdu City and use it as snacks for the Netherworld Bird he kept."
That sparrow is very picky; it won't eat anything that isn't pure enough! When it's unhappy, it flies and crashes about wildly, pecking several pieces of the glazed tiles on the roof of the palace into pieces!
Shen Tu pointed to several obvious repair marks on the dome, looking heartbroken.
"The most outrageous thing is!"
Shen Tu beat his chest and stamped his feet, almost fainting:
"He...he made me organize the Book of Life and Death for him. I, the dignified Eastern Ghost Emperor, have to do the work of a judge! He even complained that I was slow and said I was lazy, so he withheld three months' worth of soul crystal offerings from me!"
"Your Majesty—"
Shen Tu cried until he was hoarse, clinging to Feng Jin's leg as if it were his last straw:
"Please get rid of him quickly, I really can't take it anymore! This job... this job is driving a devil to his death!"
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