Chapter 475: The Old Lady with a Cat’s Face
When it ca to anything related to ghosts and evil spirits, Huang Xiaolong was very enthusiastic. Perhaps it was because he was a ghost emissary, the Yin Emperor. Also, he was deeply interested in that world unseen by ordinary people.
Now there was soone in Jiangnan City who owned a “cat ghost”. Naturally, Huang Xiaolong wanted to take a look.
Seeing Huang Xiaolong turning around to leave, Jin ngqi hurriedly followed. “Master Huang, I’ll go with you.”
“Um~~ you want to co?” Huang Xiaolong asked with a smile.
“Yes, yes. With this happening, I don’t dare to stay ho alone at night…” Jin ngqi stuck out her tongue.
Without saying much, Huang Xiaolong and Jin ngqi left the villa side by side.
Walking towards the outskirts of the neighborhood, Huang Xiaolong occasionally sniffed the air.
“Master Huang, what are you doing?” Jin ngqi asked curiously.
“Oh…” Huang Xiaolong laughed. “I can sll the residual scent of the cat ghost.”
Jin ngqi was amazed.
Neither of them drove. They left the neighborhood and walked east.
The ti was just past ten o’clock. It was still bustling in Jiangnan City as it’s a city that never sleeps. Many people were strolling on the streets, and various street food stalls were lined on the side.
Huang Xiaolong led Jin ngqi around, finally arriving at a pedestrian street.
“Master Huang, this street is usually quite lively.” Jin ngqi introduced from the side. “Did…Did that cat ghost escape here?”
“Hmm~ I tracked it here by its scent, however, it seems that its scent disappears here.” Huang Xiaolong murmured with a shiver. “That cat ghost, it seems to have been torn to pieces…”
“Ah? Torn to pieces? Could…Could it be that another Taoist eliminated it?” Jin ngqi wondered.
“It’s not necessarily the work of a Taoist.” Huang Xiaolong responded with a smirk.
At this ti, an ambulance ca out from the pedestrian street. As Huang Xiaolong and Jin ngqi stepped aside to make way, a group of middle-aged won erged and began to whisper—
“It’s so bizarre. Old Qiu was just scratched by a stray cat today. It didn’t seem like a big deal, but tonight he couldn’t make it. His entire body turned black and purple. It was so terrifying.”
“Could it be that the cat carries so kind of virus?”
“Is it Cat Scratch Disease?”
“This is very strange. Even if it is Cat Scratch Disease, it is impossible for a person to die from it the sa evening after being scratched in the morning, right? Did you see Old Zhang’s condition? Gosh, it was so terrifying, just like he was poisoned.”
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Hearing these discussions, Huang Xiaolong and Jin ngqi exchanged glances and then unanimously said, “Cat ghost!”
At that mont, Huang Xiaolong’s eyes narrowed slightly, and a faint light flashed through his pupils. The pedestrian street was filled with a sinister air, and it was clearly unclean.
“Let’s go, let’s take a walk inside.” Huang Xiaolong nonchalantly beckoned to Jin ngqi.
The two walked into the pedestrian street.
The shops on either side of the street were lined up one by one, dealing with various kinds of business. There were sales of artworks, toys, clothing, catering, bars… everything one could ask for.
But there were not many people around.
The more Huang Xiaolong walked, the more he felt sothing was wrong. The shadowy and evil Qi on this street was too dense. The street looked peaceful from the outside, but once on the street, occasional winds would blow, making a woeful sound. The wind blew paper scraps and plastic bags around, causing the LED light boxes on both sides to creak and sway, while the street lights flickered.
“Master Huang, doesn’t this street feel creepy? It didn’t give this kind of feeling in the dayti. Could…Could there really be…have so sort of dirty things on this street?” Jin ngqi said nervously.
“I haven’t found any ghosts or demons yet. But there’s definitely sothing wrong with this street.” Huang Xiaolong laughed lightly, his gaze fixed on the end of the pedestrian street.
At the end of this pedestrian street, there was a residential area.
“Never mind, I’ll just burn a ‘Spirit Chasing Talisman’.” Huang Xiaolong laughed.
At that mont, a voluptuous figure up ahead walked into a shop.
“Xia Ying?” ngqi Jin furrowed her brows, “Why is she here at this pedestrian street?”
“Let’s go over there and see.” Huang Xiaolong went straight up to her.
Huang Xiaolong and ngqi Jin walked into the shop that Xia Ying had entered.
Upon entering, they heard a man’s voice in a pretentious tone. “Beautiful lady, I see that you carry a formidable aura. Is there anything I, a humble Taoist, can assist you with? Rest assured, I can exorcise demons, perform fortune-telling based on one’s birth date, change nas, adjust Feng Shui of tombs – proficient in all sorts of things!”
“Master Taoist, I’d like to have a marriage consultation,” Xia Ying, dressed in a plain long skirt with her hair tied up, radiating the allure of a sexy and tall miss.
Behind the desk sat a chubby man in a Taoist robe, staring at Xia Ying and constantly swallowing his saliva.
“Let have a go first.” Huang Xiaolong said with a smile.
“Huang… Huang Xiaolong?” Upon hearing Huang Xiaolong’s voice, Xia Ying quickly turned around. Her enchanting eyes were filled with surprise. But when she saw Huang Xiaolong and ngqi Jin together, a hint of jealousy flickered in her eyes. “You… you want a fortune reading too? Then go ahead first.”
Xia Ying was still unaware of Huang Xiaolong’s profound Taoist skills.
“What would you like to predict, young man?” The chubby Taoist asked discontentedly.
“Predict life and death.” Huang Xiaolong responded with a faint smile.
The chubby Taoist paused before grumbling, “Um… predicting life and death is expensive, 5000 yuan!”
“Hehe~~ It’s not you predicting for , but predicting for you.” Huang Xiaolong chuckled disdainfully. “Your Life Palace appears murky, ghostly aura clings on you, your Palace of Sickness is full of ill-favoured patterns, you must have co into contact with so dirty stuff recently. Within three days, a calamity is bound to strike,” “You! You! You’re just spouting nonsense!” The chubby Taoist slamd the table in a trembling rage.
“Alright, Xia Ying, let’s get out of here. These so-called Taoists who set up stalls for fortune-telling are mostly charlatans.” Huang Xiaolong said with a grin. “Look at this fellow with a fat head and big ears, living such a good life. Does he look like he can tell fortunes?”
“One can predict if a person can tell fortunes?” Xia Ying asked in amazent.
“Of course, as the saying goes, ‘fortune-tellers are often blind, Feng Shui masters crippled, talisman makers short-lived, and witches don’t live old.’ If a fortune-teller can predict accurately, it’s leaking the secrets of Heaven, and they will receive retribution, leading a miserable life.” Huang Xiaolong gave a playful laugh. “But if you want your fortune told, you can find , I won’t receive retribution, and I predict more accurately than anyone.”
The three of them left the shop.
“Miss Xia, why are you hanging around this pedestrian street at such late hours?” ngqi Jin asked.
“It’s not for a stroll, actually, an aunt of mine lives round here, I’m actually here to visit her tonight.” Xia Ying answered.
“Miss Xia’s aunt?” ngqi Jin furrowed her eyebrows, pondering.
Xia Family, like the Jin Family, is a prestigious clan in the martial arts circle and even more powerful in comparison. One of Xia Family mbers resides in Jiangnan City.
This person must be of significance, and the local Jin Family would surely be aware of her presence.
All of a sudden, ngqi Jin’s eyes lit up, as if realizing sothing.
Xia Ying started explaining to Huang Xiaolong, “When my aunt was young, she moved to Jiangnan City. Actually, this pedestrian street, as well as the residential area behind it, are all her properties. She usually lives a simple life, devoting herself to charity works. She is quite respected here in Jiangnan City.”
“I knew it!” ngqi Jin blurted out, “Miss Xia, your aunt must be Granny Xia Lin. Back in the day, she was quite famous in our Jiangnan City as…the…Cat-Face Granny…”
“Miss Jin! Please watch your words!” Xia Ying’s face darkened. Angrily she retorted, “How could you casually speak of such tarnishing rumours!”
“Cat-Face Granny? What’s that about?” Huang Xiaolong asked curiously.
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