Chapter 102: Master Wu!
In an instant, darkness returned to the dormitory.
The Yama Realm space was lifted.
Zhao Dezhou’s snoring continued, as loud and steady as an engine.
Suddenly...
“Big Zha, hello! This is Gu Tian!”
Zhao Dezhou mumbled in his sleep again: “The chest emperor came to beat me!”
“...”
Ling Qiu smiled faintly.
This character seemed intent on turning his dreams into a whole series.
Ling Qiu lay back on the bed, gently stroking the Yama Ring.
Before, the fierce ghost had mentioned, before being exorcised, that Captain Xing was somewhere within Jiangnan Province, though the exact location was unknown to the ghost.
“A ghost captain? Power level between a vengeful spirit and a ghost fiend... Heh, interesting.”
Since this was a ghost official from the mortal realm, there was much to play with!
Previously, Ling Qiu had assumed some mysterious cultivators were controlling these ghosts, so his plan was simply to eliminate those people directly.
But...
Since this was an official ghost officer with credentials...
He would have to use a different method.
Why?
Because Ling Qiu... was once the King of Yama.
In the underworld, these beings obeyed him, kowtowing thrice and bowing nine times at his approach.
And the same applied in the mortal world!
He could enjoy a peaceful sleep for now.
Ling Qiu continued to wait.
Waiting for the other side to send ghosts again.
This time, Captain Xing had lost over a dozen ghost subordinates, so he must have realized he was facing a formidable opponent!
A living ghost official serving in the mortal realm would naturally have potent means and likely held a notable status in the secular world. Ling Qiu was certain this person was an arrogant one!
Arrogant people often cannot tolerate losses.
Ling Qiu was confident the opponent would come looking for him.
...
The next day at noon.
At the university snack street by the school entrance.
Ling Qiu and Zhao Dezhou randomly chose a noodle shop to sit down and eat.
A few students nearby were quietly whispering.
“Did you hear Liu Donghai... went home?”
“Seems like he took a long leave!”
“What happened?”
“Not sure... I heard he might be mentally unstable...”
Hearing their chatter, Ling Qiu smiled faintly.
Liu Donghai’s mental fortitude was really poor.
However, although that annoying fly was finally gone, Ling Qiu wasn’t exactly happy—he felt that without a clever opponent, life lost some of its spice.
Yet...
The world was strange like that.
Just when Ling Qiu felt a bit bored and restless, something interesting always found its way to him.
Ling Qiu’s phone rang—a voice call.
Looking down, it was Cheng Youyou.
He answered.
“Ling Qiu! Are you at the snack street now?”
Ling Qiu casually replied, “Yes, what’s up?”
“You’d better run!”
“Why?”
“Liu Donghai’s family has shown up! They’re on their way to the snack street! If you don’t leave now, it’ll be too late!”
“Oh?”
Ling Qiu smiled slightly. “Coming for me, huh?”
“Of course!”
“Why?”
“Why???!” Cheng Youyou was nearly frantic. “Don’t you know why? Last night, Liu Donghai slept on the lawn all night! The school found him mentally deranged, mumbling nonsense that no one could understand—except he kept repeating your name!”
“So?”
“You... are you playing dumb?!” Cheng Youyou said, “You’re the only one in the entire school opposing Liu Donghai!”
“What does his mental state have to do with that?”
“Now’s not the time for reason! The point is, he mentioned you! The Liu family is furious. His uncle Liu Renxing has already brought people over to find you! You...”
Just then, the light outside the noodle shop was suddenly blocked by several burly men!
Everyone inside looked up.
Ling Qiu narrowed his eyes as a man in a suit walked through the tough-looking men and came straight to him.
“You must be Ling Qiu?”
Oh?
Speak of the devil.
Ling Qiu scrutinized the man’s features, which resembled Liu Donghai somewhat.
It must be his uncle.
Liu Renxing?
His family certainly had a stubborn streak in naming.
Ling Qiu smiled but ignored the sudden visitor, switching his phone to video mode to scan the man.
Then he said into the phone, “Is this the Liu Renxing you mentioned?”
Cheng Youyou was nearly breaking down on the other end. “Yes, that’s him! ...You... you’re acting like nothing’s wrong! Don’t be afraid or panic! Stay calm and wait—I’m coming right away! Just tell them... you’re a friend of mine, Cheng Youyou! Tell Liu Renxing to wait for me there!”
She hung up quickly.
Ling Qiu smiled faintly.
Not bad—Cheng Youyou was quite loyal.
...
Loyalty aside, Ling Qiu didn’t necessarily appreciate it.
When it came to willfulness, no one could match him.
“I’m asking you, are you Ling Qiu?!” Liu Renxing frowned deeply and spoke sternly.
“Yes. What about it?”
“What about it?” Liu Renxing’s face darkened instantly, but he still maintained some civility.
“Would you be willing to have a meal with me?”
“No.”
Zhao Dezhou sensed something was off and quickly stood up.
“Who are you? What do you people want? This is right outside the school—I warn you, don’t cause trouble!”
Liu Renxing turned his head, glaring fiercely.
“Do you have any say here?”
As he spoke, several burly men closed in, radiating intense pressure.
Zhao Dezhou instinctively shrank his neck, lacking courage but still wanting to defend Ling Qiu.
Ling Qiu merely smiled, stood up, and patted Zhao Dezhou’s shoulder.
“He’s inviting me to dinner. Be polite to him. You head back to school; I’ll go get some good food.”
“Ah?” Zhao Dezhou was stunned.
“Ling Qiu… don’t you see? They’re definitely here to cause trouble!”
Ling Qiu patted him again without speaking and then turned to Liu Renxing.
“Stop standing there. Let’s go.”
Oh?
Liu Renxing’s eyes flashed.
This kid had guts!
Liu Renxing was not old—about twenty-eight or twenty-nine—Liu Donghai’s young uncle. They were close in age.
After hearing about Liu Donghai, he volunteered immediately to deal with Ling Qiu personally.
“Smart choice.”
Liu Renxing snorted coldly, waved his hand, and led Ling Qiu out of the noodle shop.
Zhao Dezhou watched them leave, furious.
What should I do?
Maybe... call the police?
Before long, Cheng Youyou arrived at the noodle shop.
She had identified the place from the video call’s background.
However...
By the time she got there, Ling Qiu was gone.
Only Zhao Dezhou remained.
“Where’s Ling Qiu?!”
Zhao Dezhou opened his mouth.
“He... was just taken away by a few men...”
“Oh no!!!”
Cheng Youyou’s face changed, thinking she was too late!