Li Huowang was right. There was never a ghost that stole peoples genitals. It had all just been a lie that the Sitting Oblivion Dao had spread. The beggar, however, had a different approach when it ca to dealing with it.
Was there any need to kill them? Did it really need to be that realistic? Li Huowang pointed at the several bodies beside them.
This was sothing that the Sitting Oblivion Dao ca up with. If we did not do it right, then we would have failed. Did you think the people would listen to you just like that? Plus I only killed the normal civilians, replied the beggar.
Li Huowang felt his heart grow cold when he heard that.
How could he say sothing like that so easily? Is everyone within the Surveillance Bureau like that?
After seeing what he did, rather than feeling mad at the deaths of those innocent people, Li Huowang felt wary of the beggar.
I should be more careful when I co into contact with them next ti around or I will beco nothing more than their puppet.
As Li Huowang stood there silently, the beggar took the chance to introduce himself, My na is Hong Da, and I am a creditor[1]. A pleasure to et you.
This was the first ti Li Huowang heard of the term. The characters used for the title literally ant soone who loaned knives to others. However, since Hong Da was able to beco an underling of the Surveillance Bureau, the title he held definitely ant sothing else rather than its literal translation.
Creditor? asked Li Huowang.
Yep, Im a creditor that doesnt belong to any sect. Do you want to loan you one? offered Hong Da as he opened his tattered robe, revealing the nurous blades hanging from within it.
The blades were all old and rusty. So of them were even shattered or broken. They were the reason why Li Huowangs sword had failed to cut him down.
But, this also ant that the rusted blades were not ordinary tal objects. After all, how could a regular rusty blade block the attack of a weapon that was once owned by a military personnel?
Do you want to loan you one? Hong Da asked once again before picking out a broken blade for Li Huowang while smiling politely.
How should I pay you back after you loan it to ? asked Li Huowang.
If I loan it to you, then you will naturally pay back once the ti has co, Hong Da answered vaguely.
Hearing this, Li Huowang slowly extended his hands and tried to touch the rusted blades while carefully staring at Hong Da.
But in the end, he had just touched the blade for a mont before pulling his hand away. No need, I already have enough weapons.
Fine, fine. No need for it then. Now, since the matters in this County are over, I will take my leave. I hope we will et again, Er Jiu, said Hong Da as he kept away the blade with a face full of regret. Then, he bowed and started walking out of the morgue.
Just as Hong Da had touched the bronze door knob, a bloody fingernail flew past his face and stabbed into the wooden door.
Wait, Ive heard that the Surveillance Bureau gives out rewards for their missions. SInce I took part in the matters of Pi County, I should also get sothing, right? asked Li Huowang.
Staring at the bloodied nail embedded within the wooden door, Hong Da raised his voice eerily, Oh? And what if I dont want to give it?
In an instant, the atmosphere within the morgue tensed up.
Thats fine too. Let join the Surveillance Bureau and I will consider the matter between us to be over, said Li Huowang, dispelling the tense atmosphere.
Hong Da was surprised that soone would say that. Really? Then lets go to the Rites Departnt and register your na.
Do we need to go to the Rites Departnt? asked Li Huowang, deciding against going there. It was too risky to enter their main camp. If soone found out that he was a Strayed One, then he would definitely die.
Its too far away, and currently, I need to urgently get sothing else done. Hmm lets do this instead. Ive heard that the Surveillance Bureau can contact soone individually through a proxy, suggested Li Huowang.
Hong Da thought about it for a mont and agreed. Sure. Then, let talk to my supervisor. That way, there will be no need to go and find him. If he agrees to your request, then he will co and find you instead. No need to worry. Ive worked with him for a long ti and I will help vouch for you.
After saying that, Hong Da then walked out of the morgue. Back on the lively street, he quickly took a porcelain dolls head and used it to cover his own head. Then, he took out a broken fan from his waist and started fanning himself as he walked out of the town.
Once he was out there, the surroundings finally quieted down. Only the sound of insects chirping could be heard.
He continued to walk for an hour before finally throwing away the dolls head into the forest and saying, Daoist Er Jiu, theres no need for you to follow . If I really was soone from the Sitting Oblivion Dao, then todays matters would not have ended this swiftly.
Hearing this, Li Huowang walked out from within the forest and gave his greeting before walking back toward the town.
It was only after Li Huowang disappeared back into town that Hong Da opened his mouth, How about it?
The sound of crunching leaves rang out as soone walked out. The newcor was a rotund man and wore a red sash over his waist. He wore a green robe and a massive doll head on his head. He was still holding onto a long pole covered in a red sash used for the Dragon Dance.
No, hes too suspicious and we dont even know where he ca from. Also, when you asked him to go to the Rites Departnt, he directly refused. Theres also a possibility that hes soone from the Sitting Oblivion Dao.
The voice was smooth and feminine, completely betraying ones expectations.
Hong Da squatted on the ground as the sound of tal clanking rang out. I dont think hes soone from the Sitting Oblivion Dao. They wouldnt do sothing this simple.
The dolls head slowly turned and looked at Hong Da. What if they guessed our motives and did this to lower our guard?
We already killed two of their higher-ranking disciples today. I dont think we would be that unlucky, replied Hong Da.
However, the man with the doll's head did not move and just repeated the question, What if they guessed our motives and did this to lower our guard?
Hong Da growled, feeling annoyed, Enough with that. I dont feel like ssing around today.
Hearing this, the man with the doll head turned and looked toward Pi County. One of the two swords he was carrying was the bronze coin sword used by the disciples of Luoism, while the other sword that was wrapped in cloth emanated the killing intent that usually belongs to the soldiers. Hes even using the secret technique of the Ao Jing Sect. He is too mysterious.
Hong Da nodded in agreent. He is indeed weird But, he is strong. Even if theres a possibility that hes soone from the Sitting Oblivion Dao, we could still make use of him.
And then?
Hong Da squinted and scratched his chin. And then we observe him while using him.
1. An ancient occupation. A creditor would give soone sothing like a rusted knife or pot and then give them a prophecy. If it ca true, they would return and demand paynt
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