Qi Zixiao: My Name Is Lin Fan

"The so-called 'repairing one soul with another'."

Qi Zixiao shook her head slightly. "It means that by using those evil methods, one kills those who share the same fate, that is, those whose fates are similar, such as those born on the same day and at the same time, and then uses various means to devour the other's soul, thereby achieving the purpose of completing one's own soul."

"Unfortunately, those so-called 'magic spells' were all just made up by people. I didn't expect that some people would actually believe them and do them."

Wu Guodong's expression changed upon hearing this. "Is that so?!"

"This..."

Qi Zixiao looked at Mao Xiaohua, who had her head down, and spoke slowly without any rush.

"What do you think, Mao Xiaohua?"

"The story is good, but what does it have to do with me?"

Mao Xiaohua looked up, her face cold. "Are you trying to frame me for killing someone? I am a law-abiding citizen!"

"Unfortunately, you are not anymore."

"You have a Buddha statue in your room, right? It seems to be an Evil Buddha."

"How about we smash the Buddha statue open, take out what's inside, have it tested, and then you can explain?"

"You!!!"

Mao Xiaohua was completely panicked. "How did you know?!"

"If you don't want anyone to know, then don't do it in the first place. Everything you do is under my watchful eye." Qi Zixiao spoke again, appearing mysterious and unfathomable.

"You may continue to argue, and see if I can find any other evidence?"

While speaking...

Buzz!

Qi Zixiao's eyes 'shone brightly', and two beams of True Essence shot out!

Thump!

The security door slammed shut.

Mao Xiaohua and Wu Guodong looked over and discovered that there were two dented round holes on the security door!

Hiss!!!

Wu Guodong gasped in shock, while Mao Xiaohua froze for a moment before erupting in anger.

"Spells?!"

"There really is magic!!!"

"But why, why do I always fail at what I try?!"

"Why do I always look like this? I've tried all sorts of spells, why? Why can't I ever succeed?!"

Why?!

He appeared to be insane.

No, Mao Xiaohua has truly gone mad.

He was just an ordinary person.

But because of his dwarfism, he hated himself and tried countless ways to 'cure' himself.

Unfortunately, medicine was useless, so he could only go his own way and use 'evil methods' to change everything!

However, no matter how hard he tried, he still couldn't change anything.

Even the most hateful person has a pitiable side.

Qi Zixiao didn't know if what he said was right or wrong, but was Mao Xiaohua pitiful? Perhaps others would find her pitiful, but in Qi Zixiao's view, even if she was pitiful, it was not a reason for him to harm others!

"The spells clearly exist!"

Mao Xiaohua burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably.

"I've tried using souls to replenish souls, I've tried raising ghost children, I've tried..."

"But why? Why do I fail every time? What did I do wrong? Why is God treating me like this?!"

"Yes, I killed that boy, but what did I do wrong?! He and I share the same fate, but he's fine. Why can he grow up healthy, while I'll be stuck like this forever, until I die of old age?"

"I just want to grow up, what's wrong with that?!"

He screamed until he was hoarse, completely deranged, and blurted out everything.

Simply because he couldn't hold back any longer.

In the past, he had tried many times and various methods to cure himself.

But he failed every time, yet he was still able to endure it, even telling himself time and time again that magic was not so easy to master.

Even... later on, he was so desperate that he believed the magic was fake and didn't exist.

At this moment, it has been less than a month since he accepted the idea that 'spells are fake,' otherwise, those things would not still be kept in the house.

But now, just when he was in despair and ready to give up, he saw the real 'spell'.

How could Mao Xiaohua accept this?

He... really couldn't hold it in anymore.

"Click!"

Wu Guodong was immediately handcuffed.

Although this person may seem pitiful at first glance, in fact, his crimes are absolutely undeniable.

Moreover, we must not let him get away with it.

After all, Mao Xiaohua said that she had performed "magic" more than once!

On one occasion, the victim was brutally murdered. What about the subsequent times?!

Boom!

The gate was closed and sealed. Wu Guodong immediately contacted the local police station to conduct a thorough search, while he, along with the nearly insane Mao Xiaohua who was constantly muttering to herself, got into the car, and Qi Zixiao drove them back overnight...

"Oh, right."

During the journey, Wu Guodong suddenly remembered something and asked, "What's inside that Buddha statue?"

"The remains of an infant less than a month old."

Qi Zixiao responded softly.

"This?!"

Wu Guodong's expression immediately changed.

The following morning.

Qi Zixiao received a phone call.

"He was interrogated overnight, and he confessed to everything."

Wu Guodong's voice sounded tired, "This guy... he actually harmed five people."

"I could tell." Qi Zixiao was much calmer now. "And the result?"

"It will definitely be the death penalty, no doubt about it. And because the case is so old, and there are some things that are not easy to disclose, so... there won't be a court hearing or anything like that. Instead, it will be handled discreetly."

"Not making it public?"

Qi Zixiao frowned slightly.

"The deceased's family?"

"I've already contacted them."

"But the identities of the other four are still unknown and need to be investigated. Only the child's parents have been contacted."

"Moreover, I contacted them as soon as I got back last night. They're at our bureau right now and want to see you."

"Isn't that necessary?" Qi Zixiao hesitated slightly.

Meeting up? It doesn't seem really necessary.

"They're very firm on their stance, what should we do?"

"Then let's meet."

Qi Zixiao drove to the police station.

Wu Guodong had sent people to guard the entrance. A young policewoman saw the G-Wagon and its arrogant license plate and immediately came over to greet them.

"Consultant Lin, Director Wu sent me to pick you up."

Consultant Lin?

Qi Zixiao smiled slightly, "Take me there."

Inside the meeting room.

Wu Guodong sat silently.

Opposite him was a middle-aged couple, probably in their fifties.

Judging from their attire, they seemed to be living a comfortable life, but at this moment, their eyes were red and tears streamed down their faces.

Creak.

The door opened.

Wu Guodong glanced at him and said, "They've arrived."

Qi Zixiao had just entered when she heard a thud.

The elderly couple knelt down directly before him.

"Useless."

She immediately stepped forward to help the person.

Thank you!

The elderly couple's faces were covered in tears. "Really, thank you."

"You should all stand up and talk."

Qi Zixiao forcibly pulled the two of them up...

"We never believed our child would commit suicide."

Qi Zixiao was too strong, and they couldn't kneel down, so they stopped kneeling, slumped in their chairs, and whispered with tears in their eyes.

"But the police insist it was suicide..."

Wu Guodong was extremely embarrassed and slipped away to avoid the limelight.

Only three people remained inside.

"Over the years, we have been praying that someone will find the murderer and bring justice to our child. We are willing to give anything for this!"

"It's a pity that year after year, there was no news. My wife and I thought that the matter had been forgotten."

"Until last night..."

They took turns speaking, tears streaming down their faces.

"Really, thank you!"

"If you need anything, please just say the word, we..."

"You flatter me."

Qi Zixiao shook her head and chuckled, "I'm the police station's 'scientific' consultant, the kind who gets paid. Investigating cases is part of my job."

"No..."

"My wife and I understand that, in principle, this kind of case is basically buried and no one will ever investigate it again."

The elderly couple were both sensible people. At this moment, they solemnly said, "Since you have found out the truth and brought justice to our son, then you are our benefactor."

"Now, my wife and I can finally let it go..."

"That poor child, alas."

Qi Zixiao could tell that the two had no children... In other words, after their son was murdered, they had been...

"The dead are gone, let it go."

"I've come to terms with it, I've already come to terms with it."

"Since you don't intend for us to do anything..."

The man smiled, but tears still clung to his face. "There's nothing we can do, but over the years, my wife and I have been practicing vegetarianism and chanting Buddhist prayers."

"If you don't mind, we hope you can tell us your name. After you go back, we will create a longevity tablet for you, and from then on, you will always be accompanied by a green lamp and an ancient Buddha, and we will pray for you every day."

"..."

Qi Zixiao was about to refuse.

But suddenly, he discovered that a Karma link had been formed between this couple, between himself and ' Lin Fan '!

And it's very deep!

The appearance of this Karma link even brought her a sense of joy...

"This is?!"

Qi Zixiao was startled, then realized. "The power of merit? No, it should be said that it is similar to the Faith Power in the Western Wilderness?"

The merit is too lofty and great, and it is controlled by the Heavenly Dao...

It is naturally impossible for two ordinary people to bestow merit upon them.

However, they gave birth to a power similar to faith, and the destination of that power, following the Karma line, was connected to 'themselves'!

"However, this can be considered a 'weakened version' of merit, only it's weakened by many levels."

"I found the murderer for that child, erasing the Karma of that hatred, and his parents were extremely grateful to me..."

"To offer sacrifices in the form of longevity tablets does indeed resemble one of the cultivation methods of those great Western monks— the Faith Power..."

"Perhaps, if the spiritual energy on Earth is still insufficient in the end, I can try to develop in this direction?"

Faith and merit!

Saving or helping ordinary people is a very small act of merit, but it can accumulate and may not be useless!

If we add merit...

"In that case, I should solve more other cases as well."

She came to her senses and said to the elderly couple, "My name is... Lin Fan."