But... that doesn't make sense.
Whether it was Zhen Bufan, Yu Shiyi, or even the entire metaphysical community, they all thoroughly investigated Wan Jiao's background as soon as she appeared out of nowhere and became an internet sensation.
Of course, nothing was found.
How could someone like that be an extraordinary figure?
If they were truly that remarkable, they shouldn't be only now beginning to emerge; they should already be famous worldwide.
Aside from the two team captains, the other team members were also looking at Wan Jiao with considerable fervor. They all wanted to know where Wan Jiao got her confidence to produce so many red talismans.
Wan Jiao ignored everyone's stares. She calmly formed hand seals and muttered incantations.
Then, visible to the naked eye, beams of light flew out from Wan Jiao's hand seals, enveloping the entire Ji Family Village. Seemingly chaotic, they were actually orderly and well-organized.
About a minute later, Wan Jiao stopped and took out a magical artifact from her canvas bag—the Xuan Tie Magic Seal. She enveloped the Xuan Tie Magic Seal with her spiritual power, and the seal floated into the air before disappearing like magic.
The team members with lower cultivation levels were completely bewildered, wondering how their magical artifact had simply disappeared.
Those with higher cultivation levels, such as Yu Shiyi, Zhen Bufan, and Qi Mingyu, stared with grave expressions at the spot where the Xuan Tie Dharma Seal had disappeared, almost simultaneously muttering, "Could this be the legendary Evil-Trapping Array..."
Seeing that the three of them recognized its value, Wan Jiao said slowly, "This is a modified version of the Evil-Trapping Formation. Once it is tainted by evil energy, it cannot leave."
Upon hearing Wan Jiao's words, Yu Shiyi was stunned. "Is it really that magical? Does that mean that even if they possess a person, they still can't escape this formation?"
Wan Jiao had a faint smile on her lips.
He smiled but said nothing.
Qi Mingyu rolled his eyes and then transformed into Wan Jiao's little fanboy, "Captain, you can even modify formations? That's amazing, you're my idol."
The other four members of Team Seven chimed in, "As expected of our captain, YYDS!"
Afraid of falling behind, Si Yue hurriedly shouted, "Master YYDS!"
The team members from both teams looked at each other, seemingly wondering if this was real or a dream. Some of them, quite naive, even pinched themselves. After the pain subsided, they nodded reluctantly, conveying their affirmation to their teammates.
At this point, the matter is perfectly clear!
The legends surrounding Wan Jiao among the people of Sheng Kingdom might be exaggerated, but based on everyone's observations, her strength was far from ordinary. At least, their teams one and two, including their two captains, were no match for Wan Jiao.
Amber arranged for Wan Jiao to lead them in handling the case in Ji Family Village. Their dissatisfaction gradually diminished because of this "understanding"... Finally, Yu Shi stepped forward and asked, "Captain Wan, in your opinion, what kind of person is responsible for harming so many villagers in Ji Family Village this time?"
Wan Jiao is indeed very capable, but... she's not a god, so naturally she can't know everything. She shook her head at Yu Shiyi, "I don't know, I'll have to check to find out."
Hearing that she didn't know, Yu Shiyi frowned deeply. "Then how should we proceed to ensure the lowest possible casualty rate?"
It was a monologue, but also a question directed at everyone in the same industry.
No one answered. This was partly because their strength was already meager, and partly because everyone had unconsciously placed all their hopes on Wan Jiao.
Right now, all twenty-odd people's eyes were focused on Wan Jiao.
Wan Jiao didn't rush to speak; she continued casting a small spell on her own. As everyone felt a barely perceptible wisp of spiritual energy enter their bodies, she whispered, "When you're on a mission with me, I won't allow anyone to die."
The members of Teams One and Two already harbored prejudices against Wan Jiao, and her words only fueled their inner resentment, who saw her as arrogant and overbearing. Meanwhile, Qi Mingyu and his group of five from Team Seven were filled with excitement.
Yes, they knew perfectly well what Wan Jiao had just done. Because when their team went to investigate a case before, the captain had assured them that nothing would happen to them.
Lin Yi frowned, her worry evident in her eyes. "Captain, protecting so many of us must have taken a lot of your spiritual energy, right?"
Wan Jiao's spiritual power was sufficient to support the ancient formation, let alone a spell to protect more than twenty people. She waved her hand, "It's alright. Once we enter the village, everyone must be on high alert."
"Yes, Captain!" the five members of Team Seven replied in loud voices.
Teams one and two remained silent, both feeling incredibly awkward! Then, team captains Yu Shiyi and Zhen Bufan spoke up, "Captain Wan, don't worry, we will all do our best."
The village of Ji was gloomy and eerie. As soon as Wan Jiao and her group entered, they felt a real, bone-chilling cold.
This was Si Yue's first time experiencing this, and she was so nervous that her whole body was trembling.
Wan Jiao was walking in front of her. Sensing her unusual behavior, she reached out and grabbed Si Yue's wrist. "With your teacher here, don't be afraid."
Strangely enough, after hearing Wan Jiao's words, Si Yue was no longer afraid. She nodded vigorously, her words filled with apology, "Master, I've embarrassed you."
“Being afraid is not shameful.” As Wan Jiao spoke, she channeled her spiritual power into Si Yue’s body and added, “Face it bravely, and you will not disgrace your status as the chief disciple of Nanshan Temple.”
Wan Jiao's conversation with Si Yue was overheard by Lin Yi and Xu Rou, who were following closely behind. Lin Yi didn't react; she was used to Wan Jiao's behavior. Xu Rou's face was expressionless, but inwardly she was utterly disdainful.
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