Hogwarts Summoning Guide

Bai Lin's eyes widened. This was the first time he had seen someone other than himself who could summon a golden guardian deity that looked incredibly powerful, with even the hair and beard perfectly replicated. This showed that Yan Nishuang had an extremely high level of skill in the guardian deity spell.

The Fierce Tiger of the Gods pounced out and struck a ghost flying towards Yan Nishuang with its claw. The ghost immediately let out a painful scream, but was quickly frightened away by the golden light emanating from the Fierce Tiger of the Gods and scattered in all directions.

Although his back was icy cold and incredibly painful, Bai Lin suddenly had a thought: where did the Dementors come from? Legend has it that they are monsters that naturally arose on Azkaban Island (there are rumors that the Dementors are not the most ferocious monsters on Azkaban), but Bai Lin firmly did not believe this. He believed there were only two possible sources: either there was a portal in Azkaban that transported the Dementors from other worlds, or the Dementors were "man-made".

The ghosts of these children he saw today, and the feeling of being gripped by them, were remarkably similar to those of Dementors. If he wasn't mistaken, Azkaban's original master (legend has it that an evil wizard named Extis was the first inhabitant, building a fortress on the island and luring Muggle sailors there before torturing them to death) was an Obscurial demon. However, he had perfect control over the Obscurus within him and used its evil power to transform the souls of the sailors he had killed, creating Dementors for his own use and evil deeds.

Bai Lin came to his senses. Yan Nishuang's summoning tiger had already driven away all the ghosts. Under the tiger's golden light, Yan Nishuang found the electrical distribution box in the lobby, turned on the building's power, and then turned on all the lights by the door.

In those days, incandescent bulbs were still in use. The bright yellow light immediately illuminated the entire hallway and the rooms inside. Seeing the lights on, Huang Chenghua and his team flew in, but the scene inside terrified them once again.

The first thing that catches the eye is four teenagers, blindfolded and with their hands tied, lying in the center of the hall.

Bai Lin and Yan Nishuang went forward and saw that the four people had no signs of life. Each of them had a large hole burned in their chest, and their hearts had probably been burned away. A strange magic circle was drawn on the ground with their blood.

Bai Lin went through each classroom and dormitory, but there wasn't a single survivor. Just like the tourists on the cruise ship, the other children and teachers had all died quietly, without any external injuries. As if they had fallen asleep, they had entered eternal slumber.

"This isn't an Eastern magic circle... it really looks like some kind of Southeast Asian voodoo!" Yan Nishuang said, pointing to the magic circle beneath the four boys' bodies.

Bai Lin shrugged and said, "I'm afraid no one can live here anymore... The resentment is very strong, and without a guardian spell, it will be difficult to resist these evil spirits..." To be precise, he has been targeted by ghosts, but with the Owl of the Gods, he is not afraid of mere ghosts.

"Notify the department to conduct a full search of the cruise ship and this orphanage. We must find out the cause and effect of this case!" Yan Nishuang said to Huang Chenghua. Huang Chenghua nodded repeatedly and took out his big, black cell phone. To be honest, he really had that big brother vibe when he held it, and he had the temperament to it perfectly.

They didn't encounter the imagined demonic youth, but the outcome was still enough to make everyone feel regretful. Half an hour later, the police, acting as ordinary citizens, had cordoned off the entire forest. The Enforcement Department's Forensic Science Division also arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough search and evidence collection at the orphanage.

Since there was no battle, Bai Lin's team was "kicked" out of the cordon by the Spell Identification Department. Huang Chenghua also put on a businesslike demeanor. Only Yan Nishuang told Bai Lin that she would tell him any information as soon as possible.

Bai Lin touched his nose somewhat sullenly. Clearly, the matter of cleaning up the mess was not something Yan Nishuang could decide alone, and given their status, it was indeed not appropriate for them to stay at the scene.

Bai Lin found a hotel in Gu'er City and settled in. He lay down on the not-so-comfortable bed, feeling restless and agitated. Although he was so tired that he didn't want to move a finger, he just couldn't fall asleep.

That night, he saw a corpse he had never seen in several lifetimes. The whole case was bizarre and inexplicable. It seemed like a quiet incident that had just broken out, but Bai Lin always felt that there was a conspiracy involved.

Although Yuqian was very tired, she still gave Bai Lin a simple massage. She hadn't really participated in the battle, but the psychological pressure from Yan Nishuang almost overshadowed her fear and worry about the case itself. A terrifying thought surfaced in her mind: After seeing Yan Nishuang, would Bai Lin change his mind and stay in the East instead of returning? With Bai Lin's abilities, the Eastern Magic Management Committee couldn't possibly refuse his return to the country; they might even entrust him with important responsibilities... Moreover, even Yuqian felt that Bai Lin and Yan Nishuang were a perfect match. Yan Nishuang's heroic spirit and appearance even surpassed those of Catherine, whom Yuqian considered a major enemy...

Bai Lin was unaware of You Qian's thoughts. He felt as if he had overlooked some clue, as if the criminal had escaped right under his nose, which made him very uncomfortable.

It wasn't until the third day that Huang Chenghua arrived at the hotel where they were staying.

"Team Leader Yan has been asked to go to the capital to give a special report. Let me explain some details of the case to you!" Huang Chenghua said, lighting a cigarette.

The hotel facilities were very basic. Bai Lin was led to a small tea shop, where he then explained the situation in detail.

"We found a diary in the orphanage, and the whole story is basically clear now," Huang Chenghua said while smoking. "It's all the Sun family's own doing. In the past twenty years, the Sun family hasn't produced any outstanding talents. In this generation, there are five descendants who are Squibs. They can't even get into a third-rate sect, let alone the Wenyuan Pavilion." There is only one proper magic school in the East, which is the Wenyuan Pavilion. But there are also many magic sects with thousands of years of history that accept students, but they are not well-known in the international community.

"These five children are all around ten years old, approaching the age of starting school, and they haven't awakened their magical powers yet. It must be a real headache for a family of magic like the Sun family," Bai Lin said.

Huang Chenghua called over the shop owner, ordered some local snacks, and opened two bottles of beer. He continued, "It's more than just a headache. These five kids have had a really tough time these past two years. They're only a few years old, but they're not only disliked by their families, but also bullied by other children in their clan. The clan is even discussing giving them up for adoption to someone with a different surname, so as not to bring shame to the Sun family."

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"Silent people are usually created due to extreme repression in their hearts. So, does that mean one of the five children isn't a Squib? Did the Sun family misjudge them?" Bai Lin also tried the snack, which was refreshing and delicious. They weren't worried about others overhearing their conversation. Huang Chenghua released a small spell commonly used by the Executive Department in advance. To the ordinary people nearby, it sounded like two outsiders chatting in a dialect they couldn't understand at all.

"All five of them misjudged the situation. The problem was actually with the testing equipment. The one the Sun family had was a bit old. In most coastal provinces in the east, children would have several rounds of testing when they were young. But the Sun family failed the first test, which basically sealed their fate. The elders in the family were hoping that the next generation would be successful in the imperial examinations. Who knew that they would find that the children didn't even have the most basic talent? The parents of the two children fainted from anger."

"The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment... At this point, my mentality collapsed," Bai Lin chimed in.

"That's right. The five children were kicked out of the Sun family mansion and sent to live with ordinary families from the Sun family's collateral branches. They were then abused, which further exacerbated their depression and fear." Huang Chenghua clinked his wine bottle against Bai Lin's and said, "Until one of the children, named Sun Xueli, accidentally obtained an ancient book. The diary didn't say what it was called, and the last few pages were torn out. The back cover of the diary had two words written on it—'Retribution.'"

"Based on this diary, it seems that these five children have actually awakened magical energy recently, but instead of forming controllable magic, they have given birth to Obscurus... Oh, inner demon energy, right? And then, when they returned to the Sun family to attend the wedding banquet, they took revenge on the elders of the Sun family?" Bai Lin asked.

"Yes, by the time the enforcement department arrived at the scene, only these five children remained of the entire Sun family. They pretended to be unconscious, and when they woke up, they vividly described the scene to the department. The department never imagined that this large family of over a hundred people had been murdered by a group of children. Instead, they felt great sympathy for them and arranged for them to go to the North Shore Orphanage. Who knew they would harm all the children and teachers at the orphanage... Alas!"

"What happened next?" Bai Lin asked while drinking his beer.

"An old expert went to the scene to investigate and said it was a kind of evil magic from Southeast Asia, similar to curses, called 'Soul Gathering Magic.' It sounds quite mysterious. In short, Captain Yan analyzed that a powerful curse was released at the Sun family's wedding banquet, completely activating the inner demons within the children, making them increasingly difficult to control. So, that boy named Sun Xueli tricked the other four people, killed them with evil magic, and concentrated their soul power into himself. As for the other ordinary people in the orphanage and on the cruise ship, perhaps fearing the news would leak out, he directly killed them with evil magic similar to a death curse, and even refined the souls of the dead into evil spirits. His malicious intent is utterly outrageous!"

"Is the case closed?" Bai Lin asked.

"Yes, but nearly 400 people died in total, which had a terrible impact... Apart from the ancient book that taught them evil magic, which has not yet been found, the case itself is basically closed, and the murderer is dead. By the way, the department understands that you helped a lot during the battle and is planning to reward you!" Huang Chenghua said.

"Um, let's forget it... I'm still working at the British Ministry of Magic, it would make things awkward for everyone..." Bai Lin quickly waved his hand. His main battlefield was still in Britain. If Voldemort and Gracoa were dealt with, he would like to return to China to continue his development. For now, he still had these two arch-enemies as his main targets.

"You don't need to refuse, Captain Yan has already refused for you. It's really not that she's trying to steal your credit. Captain Yan reported to the higher-ups that Sun Xueli was killed by Elder Zong, so the ministry can give Elder Zong's descendants more compensation... Captain Yan said you won't mind..." Huang Chenghua said, looking into Bai Lin's eyes.

"Uh, that's a small matter..." Bai Lin grinned and said, "As long as Sister Ni Shuang doesn't blame me."

Huang Chenghua gave Bai Lin a thumbs up. You know, if Bai Lin insisted on taking credit, the department would definitely give him a big reward (of course, there was also the implication of keeping quiet). Their Southwest Squadron was a complete failure in this case. They failed to control the casualties, the Seven Star Formation was easily defeated, and the elder they invited died on the spot. If it weren't for this young man who had returned from studying in Europe, the entire action team might have been wiped out.

"Brother, I salute you, you're a true man!" Huang Chenghua and Bai Lin downed their beers in one gulp, then suddenly leaned forward and said, "Um, about that matter, won't you reconsider?"

"What is it?" Bai Lin asked, putting the beer bottle down beside his feet after finishing his beer.

"Your engagement with Captain Yan? Are you really going to break it off? You really don't want a fairy-like girl like Captain Yan?" Huang Chenghua looked at Bai Lin as if he were an idiot.

Bai Lin's head was spinning at the thought of this question. It would be a lie to say that he wasn't attracted to Yan Nishuang. Not only was Yan Nishuang so beautiful that Bai Lin longed for her, but her calmness and heroism even inspired his admiration. In the end, she seemed to have a strong spiritual connection with Bai Lin, as if a single glance or gesture was enough for them to understand each other perfectly.

But when Bai Lin thought of Youxi, Lulu who had been flirting with him a few times, and even Catherine with whom he still had some lingering feelings, he felt overwhelmed. He absolutely could not abandon Youxi. In the end, he could only leave this problem to time to solve.

"Would you believe me if I said I lost my memory after going to England? It's only in the last few days that I've gradually started to remember things from back in China, but I still can't recall anything about my past with Captain Yan... In other words, before I came back to China, I had absolutely no idea she existed..." Bai Lin said helplessly, "I even think I was a complete idiot for going to England all by myself..."

Hearing Bai Lin say that, Huang Chenghua chuckled and said, "The young guys in the department secretly like Captain Yan's lap around Yunhu Lake. Just don't regret it, hehe." He patted Bai Lin's shoulder like an experienced person and stood up.

Bai Lin returned to the hotel. Now that the case was closed and Yan Nishuang had gone to the capital, there was no point in them staying here any longer. He was about to use his Phantom Shift ability with Zhuo Bi to return to his hometown when he suddenly remembered some issues.

"Was the dead child really the culprit in the massacre?" Because no matter what happened the night before last, the demonic boy would eventually turn to ashes and disappear. His previous style of carefully hiding himself seemed out of place, as if he wanted to make a big fuss and leave no evidence in front of the executive department.

A vague thought crossed Bai Lin's mind about another possibility.