Minglong

Chapter 107 Where have you taken me?

Shashasha~
In the early morning, it started to rain lightly in the city.

The sparse lights on the street were hazy due to the rain and fog, and there were no pedestrians on the road.

Linghu Qingmo walked along the street, holding an oil-paper umbrella. The street was deserted, with no scenery to admire. There was no trace of evil spirits or heretics at all. A hint of worry inevitably appeared between his brows.
"How did Xie Jinhuan always find the evil demons in the past? Why can't I find them?"

"Guji?"

Coal Ball squatted on Momo's shoulder. Seeing that Momo was also looking for someone to kill in the middle of the night, he did not slack off for the sake of a midnight snack. He spread his wings and flew high into the sky, searching for fellow Taoists who were willing to donate their money...

It was the first time Linghu Qingmo went out with Meiqiu, and he was a little confused when he saw this.

However, she still understood that Meiqiu must have gone to find the evil spirit, so she stood under the eaves and waited. After a quarter of an hour, Meiqiu did not return, and she was even afraid that she had lost Meiqiu.

But fortunately, after a long time, the coal ball finally flew back and landed on his shoulder. He shook his head to shake off the rain, and then looked forward:

"Gooji!"

This time the meaning is simple and clear!
Seeing that Meiqiu had found his target, Linghu Qingmo immediately followed the instructions and ended up running from the inner city to the outer city and arrived at the Xiaoyao Cave area.

Xiaoyao Cave turns into a ghost market at night, where all kinds of people gather. On rainy days, there are fewer patrol personnel, but more people working in secret inside.

Linghu Qingmo hid in the dark, carefully watching the various pedestrians on the street, and followed Coal Ball through twists and turns until he finally stopped near an old shed.

The shed was made of wood, with a firelight inside and a curtain hanging at the door. Occasionally, someone dressed as a servant of a wealthy family would run in, and soon come out with a sturdy man. A faint whispered conversation could be heard:
"Wanchun Tower, the third room..."

"Don't worry, Master. I'm always efficient..."

……

?

Linghu Qingmo frowned secretly, thinking that this must be a hideout for hiring killers.

The power that dared to accept the blood trade must have a strong background. Linghu Qingmo didn't have the terrifying killing skills of Xie Jinhuan, so if he went in alone, he would probably get into trouble. After careful consideration, he simply carried the coal briquettes and headed towards the Lin Mansion...
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Shashasha~
By the early morning, the air was getting colder and the sound of rain could be heard outside the window.

Lin Wanyi's body was cold due to her martial arts, and she was blown by the cold sea breeze in her dream. She almost curled up under Xie Jinhuan's armpit. In a daze, she pulled the quilt over her and buried herself in it.

Xie Jinhuan was lying on the outside, holding the person in his arms and gaining enlightenment in his dream. Later, he fell asleep due to exhaustion.

After being so quiet for an unknown period of time, a sound suddenly came from outside the room:

"Gu~Gu..."

?

Xie Jinhuan suddenly woke up, looked out the window, a little confused, then turned to look at the big cat.

Lin Wanyi was curled up in the autumn quilt, and only her beautiful face could be seen. Perhaps she heard the noise, her eyelashes moved, and then she opened her eyes, and found that she was sleeping like a concubine. Her face immediately flushed, and she wanted to push the man away:

"you……"

"Shh~ Coal Ball seems to be outside."

"Ok?"

Seeing this, Lin Wanyi naturally stopped moving. She listened carefully and indeed found the gurgling sound of coal balls. She looked up at the dark window:

"Metal Ball knows where I live?"

Xie Jinhuan had never brought coal briquettes here before, so he thought for a moment:

"Someone from the palace must be looking for me."

"Ah?! Does the palace know that you sleep with me at night?"

Xie Jinhuan looked helpless: "I haven't been home all night, so I have to leave a message. Don't worry, only Miss Linghu will know."

Linghu Qingmo?

Lin Wanyi blinked, and the meaning in her eyes was probably:

You came to my place secretly to spend the night and even dared to tell Miss Linghu. Aren’t you afraid that she will be jealous?

He came here before dawn. Is he jealous and looking for trouble with you?

Unlike me, you're busy all day and still cooking...

While thinking wildly, Lin Wanyi shrank back a little and pushed Xie Jinhuan out:

"Get out now! Don't even mention sleeping in my room, just say you're sleeping in the guest room..."

Xie Jinhuan knew that Mo Mo must have something important to tell him, so he didn't say anything. He stood up, hung up his weapons, and turned around to tuck in the quilt.

"It's not daybreak yet, you should sleep a little longer."

"?"

Lin Wanyi was wrapped up like a caterpillar, with a rather strange look in her eyes:
"You...you should also pay more attention to rest."

"Sleep well..."

Xie Jinhuan tucked in the quilt, then rushed out of the window and disappeared without a trace.

Lin Wanyi's cheeks were burning. She wanted to sleep a little longer, but everyone had left. Linghu Qingmo had called her out of the room. She couldn't sleep any more and secretly pondered:
He said he had enough money for the herbs, so he must be trying to refine the pills as soon as possible. The herbs should be arriving in a few days...

To refine the elixir, Zi Su must be called upon to help...

It seems Xie Jinhuan will have to stay in the capital for a while, otherwise he should call that troublesome girl back...

Thinking of this, Lin Wanyi lost her desire to sleep. She sat up and began to write a letter home...
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Outside the mansion.

Fine autumn rain fell on the deserted street, and the lanterns hanging at the door of the house became the only light on the street.

Linghu Qingmo was wearing a white dress and holding a sword in her hand. She stood under the eaves of the small building, looking at the drizzling rain in front of her and the lanterns with the word "Lin" hanging on them in the distance.

Why hasn't Xie Jinhuan come out yet...

Could it be that he is still doing something bad to Dr. Lin...

Before daybreak, I ran to find Xie Jinhuan. I wonder if Doctor Lin will come out to see me later?
(←_←)!

Eh~tsk tsk tsk...

Thinking of that sour look, Linghu Qingmo couldn't help but shrink his neck and thought to himself:

I'm investigating a case, not trying to get jealous with a sour carrot like you...

……

After a moment of such wild thoughts, the coal ball hovering above the house suddenly swooped down into the house, and then a sound was heard:

"Clap clap-"

It looks like it's hitting its head with its wings.

Linghu Qingmo came back to his senses and looked out into the distance. He saw a figure quietly flying out, passing through the fine autumn rain, and landing under the eaves in an instant:
"Momo, why are you here?"

Linghu Qingmo glanced at Xie Jinhuan's face and found no rouge marks, then turned his eyes to the house:
"Didn't Doctor Lin send you off?"

"It's not even daybreak yet, so I don't want to disturb Miss Lin. I'm not doing anything, I'm just practicing."

Linghu Qingmo was not a silly girl, so she didn't believe these polite words, but she was not here to catch someone having an affair, so she didn't waste any more words on this issue and picked up the oil-paper umbrella leaning against the wall:
"After you left last night, I went looking for clues again. Finally, I asked Coal Ball to find someone. As a result, it led me to a hidden house in Xiaoyao Cave. It looked like a place where hired killers were."

"Xiaoyao Cave..."

Xie Jinhuan turned to look at Meiqiu, wanting to ask, but Meiqiu just wiped his neck and stretched out his paws, so he quickly stopped him:

"Uh...it does look like a dirty place. Let's go take a look."

As he spoke, Xie Jinhuan took the oil-paper umbrella, held it over Mo Mo's head, and walked into the rain with him.

Linghu Qingmo raised his sword, glanced up, and then glanced at Xie Jinhuan, as if to say - you've just come out of Doctor Lin's bed and you're already so warm to me, aren't you afraid that Doctor Lin will be angry if he sees you? Xie Jinhuan could understand what Linghu Qingmo meant, and spread his hands slightly:

"I don't have an umbrella, let's squeeze in. Why did you come out alone to look for clues? What if you really encounter a demon bandit?"

"I am, after all, a descendant of a distinguished family, my cultivation is only slightly weaker than yours. With Coal Ball as sentry, if I can't even conduct reconnaissance, how can I travel the world slaying demons and monsters in the future?"

"Ah……"

"why are you laughing?"

"Nothing, I'm just relieved. If everyone in the government office worked as hard as Miss Momo, there would be no place for evil spirits in this world."

Linghu Qingmo felt that Xie Jinhuan thought she was not good at cooking, but she did not argue. After walking two miles, she found that a bun shop was already open, so she bought a few large meat buns and handed them to Xie Jinhuan:
"You must be very tired last night. Eat something first, or you won't be too weak to fight against the demon bandits later."

Quite tired...

Xie Jinhuan felt that there was something behind the words, but considering Momo's thriftiness, he didn't brag about it and just took the big meat bun and started eating...
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Xueyu Tower, Luojing Office!

As the sky gradually brightened, in a shed hidden in Xiaoyao Cave, four or five strong men who had not received any customers gathered around a small brazier, sighing and looking at the door curtain, hoping that another customer would come before closing the shop at dawn.

The leader, Fan Hainie, was sipping a glass of wine at the table, which also had two side dishes. He looked at me with a hint of sarcasm:
"To work in this line of work is just like being a prostitute. Not only do you have to be bold and open-minded, and not afraid of dirt or hardship, you also have to study hard and practice diligently, and be proficient in all kinds of musical instruments, singing, and martial arts.

"Who the hell doesn't know how to earn some money by lying on the kang?

"The sponsor spent money to select people, and they have some tricks and are better looking than you guys, so why should you earn the money?

"I don't keep idlers. If you don't work for three days, just get out of here. Don't sit here and get in the way..."

Several dejected men nodded and bowed hurriedly:

"I will definitely practice hard when I get back. Master Fan, please be kind and assign me a job..."

"Yeah, I can't even make ends meet..."

"The big jobs are lucrative, so you don't dare take them; and the small jobs don't pay you much, so why would you assign them such a job?"

While they were chattering, footsteps were suddenly heard outside the door:

Tread~
Then he used the handle of the round-tailed mace to lift the curtain at the door, and a nobleman in a white brocade robe appeared outside the door. He glanced into the room, and behind him was a female warrior in a couple's outfit with a puzzled look.

Seeing this, four or five strong men quickly stood up, holding their heads high and chests out to show off their chest muscles, abdominal muscles, and biceps, with different expressions on their faces.

There are cool shapes, sunny shapes, round-faced and bearded little white bear shapes...

Shashasha~
The room was quiet for a moment, with only the sound of raindrops remaining.

Xie Jinhuan felt his scalp tingle when he saw several fiery gazes. He turned to look at Meiqiu and thought to himself:

Where did you get me?

The story of the hook seller in Xiaoyao Cave is no longer just a legend...

"Guji?"

When asked, Meiqiu raised his wings and fanned his head!

Xie Jinhuan was not so crazy as to rob someone of the money earned from selling their buttocks. He wanted to turn around and leave, but since he was already here, it would not be appropriate to go in. Now he just wanted to beat up the personal servant who was leading the way!
Fan Hai Nie saw the two people and the bird's eyes meet at the door, and he couldn't help but wonder:

"Sir, are you here to select a person or to hire a job?"

Xie Jinhuan came here to rob, but there was obviously no money in the house. As for sex, ugh...

Xie Jinhuan was also very smart. After a moment of silence, he turned to look at Mo Mo:
"You wait outside, I'll go in and talk."

Linghu Qingmo didn't understand what this place was about. It was said to be a killer organization, but it didn't seem very solemn and murderous. He didn't say much after hearing this and retreated to the entrance of the alley with the coal ball in his arms.

Xie Jinhuan entered the room, facing the gazes of four or five muscular men. To be honest, he felt a little pressured. He was afraid that the chair was not clean, so he didn't even sit down and pretended to be calm.

"What kind of business is this boss doing?"

Fan Hainie looked at Xie Jinhuan for a moment, and felt that he was not a good person. He put down his chopsticks, took out a quotation sheet, and pushed it in front of Xie Jinhuan:

"There's no serious business in Xiaoyao Cave at night, but if you're here to do justice, you've probably come to the wrong place."

Xie Jinhuan glanced at the quotation sheet and saw a portrait of a person with body parts marked one, two, three, four...

The following is:

1. Fifty taels.

2. One hundred taels.

3. One hundred and fifty taels.

……

Xie Jinhuan pondered carefully and asked:
"Human organs, sold so cheaply?"

Fan Hai Nie frowned and said, "That's the business of the demons. I'm a serious gangster. A slap on the face will cost you fifty taels, and a slap on the arms and legs will cost you a hundred taels. I will bear all the responsibility myself, and I guarantee that the financier will not be implicated."

"..."

Xie Jinhuan nodded gently, understanding the meaning - is this "Didi proxy betting" evil? ...

Xie Jinhuan found out that the man was not selling hooks, but a thug intermediary. He felt very friendly. However, as a righteous knight, he was not in urgent need of money, so he had no intention of taking the job. He sat down at the table.
"Doing this business in the capital is quite risky. Who does the boss have the support of?"

Fan Hainie picked up the wine cup and took a sip:

"Blood Rain Tower."

Xie Jinhuan had heard of Xueyu Tower. It was a "middleman" in the underworld, and its main business was buying and selling intelligence, contacting knifemen, and making connections.

It's no surprise that Xiaoyao Cave has a Blood Rain Tower. However, according to rumors, the Blood Rain Tower is quite prestigious. It is said that whenever it appears, there will be a bloody storm...

Xie Jinhuan glanced at the muscular man standing beside the brazier, looking hungry and thirsty. He felt that this bloody scene was a bit too 'fishy'...

"Uh... I remember that Xueyulou never personally participated in the fights, but now they're employing assassins?"

"Do these green onions look like killers?"

Fan Hainie sighed, "The capital is a complicated place, and business is not easy to do, but the gang has to make some extra money. It just so happens that the rich kids in the capital like to fight and get jealous, so they opened this stall.

"Sir, if you have a mortal enemy, feel free to come over. These people are carefully selected and will strike with extreme discretion. They will break a nose but never an eyelid. If they are caught and dare to reveal the financial sponsor, the Blood Rain Tower will help you clean up the mess."

Xie Jinhuan wanted to deal with his archenemy, so why would he spend money?

But he really wanted to know the news, so he took out a banknote and placed it on the table.

"Does the boss know anything about the situation of the Dark God Cult in the capital?"

Fan Hainie was silent for a moment, then waved his hand, and the men retreated to the backyard.

"The Hades Cult is buried too deep for us to find. However, a few days ago, someone bought a large quantity of Drunken Bone Incense from a drug dealer in Wisconsin. It's not as powerful as the Crazy Corpse Flower, but it's cheaper and available in larger quantities. If we need to control a large number of people to cast an illusion, it should be able to do the job. Perhaps it has some connection to the Hades Cult."

Xie Jinhuan was not very surprised to hear this.

The Hades Cult failed in refining the Blood Demon Pill, so they must find a way to get another one. It doesn't matter whether they use Crazy Corpse Flower or other hallucinogenic drugs. What matters is their identity and location.

“Does the boss know who the buyer and seller are?”

Fan Hainie took the banknote and said:
"I don't know the buyer, but 90% of the drug dealers in Daqian who sell these things are from southern Xinjiang. I know how to contact them. The market price is one hundred taels."

Xie Jinhuan knew how to contact the Wu Alliance, so why would he pay such money in vain? He said nothing more and left the room...

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