CHAPTER 223: CHAPTER 196

"What’s strange?"

"I can only sense she’s human." Gao Chen held the Spiritual Energy his master gave him, discovering that even at such a close distance, there was no reaction towards Li Shang.

"Then let’s go down and take a look."

Mu Yunchu turned from the corner of the building, pondering why the person looking for her was moving so slowly.

The next second, she looked up and saw Wei Xianzhong.

The two were roughly ten meters apart, but with just a look from afar, they gained some understanding of each other.

This woman was not ordinary.

This thought appeared in Wei Xianzhong’s mind the moment he saw Mu Yunchu.

"Wei Xianzhong from Bureau 749."

When Wei Xianzhong spoke, everyone else was extremely shocked, looking at him.

It seemed they hadn’t expected Elder Wei to reveal his true identity so openly and straightforwardly tell his name to the other party.

Mu Yunchu didn’t show the slightest shock upon hearing about this legendary department.

It seemed she had heard of it before.

But this was not surprising, considering the legends of their department were known to quite a few people in the country.

If Wei Xianzhong’s guess was correct that this woman was not ordinary, then her knowing their department was even more normal.

After meeting in the community, they went to a teahouse at the entrance as if they had agreed in advance.

This teahouse had a nice environment, and maybe it was still early, so there were no other people inside.

Mu Yunchu poured a pot of tea and sat opposite Wei Xianzhong at the table.

Upon hearing his introduction, Mu Yunchu slowly lifted the teacup before her, sipping from it.

"I think the elder should know my name without me introducing myself."

Her lips bore a faint smile, but her eyes were void of emotion.

The implication was that since you had already investigated me, there was no need for me to waste my breath saying trivial things.

"I indeed know." Wei Xianzhong straightforwardly admitted.

He felt the girl before him must be very clever. So, doing too many convoluted things was useless.

Better to get straight to the point, frank and straightforward.

He asked, "Miss Mu and Zhao Qingqing are roommates, and you both studied at the same university."

It seemed like a question, but he used an affirmative tone, clearly not expecting Mu Yunchu to answer.

Because these were ironclad facts.

"To be frank, I recently visited your school’s old campus due to some matters."

Mu Yunchu glanced at him.

Though she said nothing, the surprise in her eyes indicated she hadn’t expected him to visit the old campus.

After all, it was a place she had once been involved with. Mu Yunchu’s expression revealed something to Wei Xianzhong.

So his smile deepened, but the coldness in his eyes became more pronounced.

"Coincidentally, for some reasons, we needed to retrieve nearby surveillance." He deliberately paused, allowing Mu Yunchu to realize why he’d come to find her.

"And then we happened to discover your group."

Under the dark night sky, deep into the late hours, why would a few young women appear in a restricted area of the school?

Mu Yunchu already understood the reason for his visit.

"We were exorcising ghosts."

Mu Yunchu’s direct acknowledgment surprised Wei Xianzhong.

"Why? Isn’t the elder doing the same thing?"

Exorcising ghosts and catching demons, that was Bureau 749’s duty.

"Since we’re speaking openly, let me be clearer."

"A few days ago, at your university’s old campus, we discovered a mother-and-child ghost that’s been nurtured to be incredibly powerful."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunchu’s expression grew solemn, her gaze shifted downward as though she’d thought of something.

"Mother-and-child ghost, huh..."

Though not all mother-and-child ghosts in the world originate from one person...

The mention of this thing brought back memories of an encounter at the orphanage.

"The young lady knows?" Wei Xianzhong pursued.

"I’ve seen it," Mu Yunchu replied.

Wei Xianzhong looked at her, seemingly assessing if she was lying.

If their conjecture was correct that the mother-and-child ghost was placed by Mu Yunchu...

Then it was not as simple as her saying "I’ve seen it."

Wei Xianzhong withdrew his gaze; from her expression, it didn’t seem like she was lying.

But Wei Xianzhong knew the world had many skilled liars, so he didn’t abandon his suspicion based on this point alone.

"Is the elder suspecting I placed the mother-and-child ghost?"

The conversation reached its middle stages; there was no need to hide anymore.

Saying few words, yet the undercurrents were strong, each sentence probing and suspecting.

"Yes." Wei Xianzhong admitted with a smile.

Li Shang had no opportunity to speak, simply watching whoever spoke.

Without noticing Gao Chen beside her, who was pensively watching her.

Mu Yunchu claimed it wasn’t her, but Wei Xianzhong likely wouldn’t believe.

Coincidently, just when the atmosphere stalled, a person arrived to alleviate the situation.

Liu Liang received notification early, hurriedly catching up to the teahouse.

Seeing the person opposite Wei Xianzhong, he was visibly stunned, unsure why.

Perhaps because, although already aware his old acquaintance suspected a student yet to graduate, seeing Mu Yunchu’s youth, it seemed implausible.

Moreover, he felt like Wei Xianzhong had other intentions in mind.

Suspecting Mu Yunchu as the culprit, but his actions were perplexing.

"This..."

As he pondered what to say, his surprised gaze fell upon Li Shang’s backpack accessory.

Then he understood something, speechless, looking at Wei Xianzhong beside him.

So, the old fellow was waiting here?

...

"Are you sure you’re fully recovered?"

"Don’t you need a few more days of rest?"

"The police station truly has nothing urgent. I think you should get a thorough check-up, avoid any lingering issues." Zhou Zhicheng watched Wen Xu, who was preparing to discharge and pack his bags, worriedly advised.

"I’m fine."

Wen Xu’s movements didn’t pause.

"I’ve definitely recovered fully."

Staying in the hospital was unnecessary, besides...

Wen Xu turned his head, his gaze landing on Hu Chi beside him.

The latter looked innocent, claiming he’d done nothing.

Wen Xu couldn’t tolerate sharing a room anymore.

Not even having separate beds worked.

Zhou Zhicheng silently shook his head.

He couldn’t understand why Wen Xu was so "fond" of the police station.

Just as he was about to continue speaking, an unexpected visitor appeared at the ward entrance.