The Coin Sword

(These two chapters are in the wrong order...)

It is important to note that unusual sequences do not necessarily indicate strength or weakness.

It depends entirely on how much of a threat they pose to humans.

So don't assume the Drowned Ghost is easy to deal with just because it's only ranked eighty-first in the bizarre sequence.

Soon, the stench filled the entire security room, and the vague outline of the Drowned Ghost could be barely seen in the darkness.

Captain Mao and the observer surnamed Chen decisively approached Lu Bai to avoid being attacked by the Drowned Ghost.

The observer surnamed Chen continued to faithfully film with his phone, completely unaware in his panic that the screen had gone black.

If Lu Bai hadn't been by their side, they probably would have run away long ago.

"Master Lu Lü... what do we do now?"

Considering the stench was simply too unbearable, Captain Mao had no choice but to cover his mouth and nose with his hand to ask, his voice sounding somewhat muffled.

Lu Bai tossed aside the cards in his hand, casually stood up, and blocked the two men's path. "It's simple, I'll take care of it."

It's worth mentioning that although the Drowned Ghost had entered the security room, it didn't do anything harmful. Instead, it swayed its head from side to side, seemingly searching for suitable prey.

It had no expression, yet you could sense its dissatisfaction from its blurry shadow.

"Master Lu, according to the analysis of the Action Department's experts, the Drowned Ghost of Sequence 81 does not choose its prey."

Under the influence of the stench, Captain Mao's fear inexplicably lessened considerably, and he quickly recalled the information about the Drowned Ghost.

His expression gradually turned serious. "Isn't something wrong?"

Lu Bai ignored the Drowned Ghost so close by, and even glanced back at Captain Mao with nonchalant indifference. "You mean, there are other strange things happening at the school? Or is someone playing tricks?"

Don't forget, this case only came to the attention of the Action Department because six female college students had gone missing.

But this Keshan University of Arts isn't a girls' school, so why are only female students the victims?

Lu Bai turned to look at the Drowned Ghost in front of him and took a step forward. "You're still being sexist?"

The Drowned Ghost made gurgling sounds; it seemed unable to speak human language like the Red-clothed Female Ghost.

Seeing this, Lu Bai didn't hesitate and directly took out an Eight Trigrams Mirror and a Coin Sword from the toolbox on the table.

Given how much Lu Bai Service and Research Guarantee Bureau valued him, obtaining these things would be a simple matter of a word.

The red string connecting the Coin Sword was soaked in Black Dog Blood, and the Eight Trigrams Mirror is also an old item.

Frankly speaking, while the Lightning Law in Maoshan Daoism can harm the supernatural, Lu Bai couldn't guarantee whether things like glutinous rice and Black Dog Blood could actually affect them.

However, since that's how the Maoshan Daoism he knows are described, he naturally doesn't mind giving it a try first.

After all, he can't just use his Palm Lightning to strike down every strange thing he encounters, can he?

Whether the Lightning Law is effective or not is another matter, but the commotion it causes is simply too great. It would be best to learn some other methods.

Lu Bai picked up the Coin Sword and entered [Flash Time] mode, then pointed the sword tip at the Drowned Ghost and placed it on the table.

Taking advantage of the last bit of time remaining in [Flash Time], he held the Eight Trigrams Mirror and aimed it at the moon outside the window.

The surrounding scenery resumed its flowing motion.

Captain Mao and the observer surnamed Chen happened to see Lu Bai holding Eight Trigrams Mirror, drawing a beam of bright moonlight into the mirror.

This scene alone was enough to shock the two people present, but little did they know, the amazing things were yet to come.

Lu Bai held the Eight Trigrams Mirror and aimed it at the Coin Sword, slowly moving it from the tip to the hilt.

In an instant, the Coin Sword seemed to burst forth with a dazzling golden light, as bright as gold itself.

The Drowned Ghost, which had been patiently observing, seemed to sense the threat posed by the Coin Sword, and immediately began to tremble.

His messy hair grew out rapidly, swaying like water plants in a river.

Lu Bai had been just a step away from the Drowned Ghost. As the ghost's foul-smelling hair danced wildly, he could almost feel the warmth of the "water plants."

This is somewhat unbearable.

He decisively took half a step back and pointed.

Whoosh~

The Coin Sword, radiating a golden light, suddenly seemed to gain sentience and shot straight at the Drowned Ghost.

Surprisingly, the Coin Sword failed to pierce the Drowned Ghost's seemingly bloated body, instead emitting a piercing buzzing sound like hitting an iron plate.

"Master Lu, be careful!"

Upon seeing the fight break out, Captain Mao immediately pulled the observer surnamed Chen to a corner of the security room, giving Lu Bai room to maneuver.

It's not that they were useless; after the Drowned Ghost appeared, all communication equipment malfunctioned, making it impossible to call for reinforcements.

Taking out two small-caliber pistols is not very useful; they can only serve as a bit of atmosphere.

"Gurgle... No wonder you dared to meddle, gurgle, you've got some skills after all."

The Drowned Ghost suddenly spoke, its voice extremely eerie, as if liquid was constantly pouring from its throat.

Lu Bai wielded the glowing Coin Sword, making it hover in front of him.

"Gulp... You don't know yet, you've been targeted, have you?"

The Drowned Ghost's mocking words, mixed with gurgling sounds, sounded rather comical, completely lacking any sense of horror.

"Targeted?"

Lu Bai repeated the word, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Are you organized?"

The Drowned Ghost did not answer again, but controlled its seaweed-like fur and thrust it straight at Lu Bai.

With the powerful effect of [Flash Time], Lu Bai easily dodged by tilting his head, and then pulled out a Yellow Paper Talisman and stuck it on the water plants.

After Lu Bai finished affixing the talisman, he held up his left hand in front of him, making a finger gesture. "I don't like riddle tellers."

The talisman stuck to the Drowned Ghost's hair flickered a few times, then released countless golden threads that quickly spread along the Drowned Ghost's hair to its entire body.

Black smoke billowed up wherever the golden thread touched. Before the Drowned Ghost could react, Lu Bai swiftly swung his right hand, which was still in a sword-pointing posture.

The suspended Coin Sword immediately struck the Drowned Ghost, and with a muffled "thud," the Drowned Ghost was pinned to the wall.

Snap

The observer surnamed Chen's Adam's apple bobbed, and he didn't even realize that the phone he was using to take pictures had slipped from his hand.

With the help of the golden light emanating from the Coin Sword, Captain Mao and the observer surnamed Chen were able to see the entire process very clearly.

The sight of Lu Bai pinning the Drowned Ghost to the wall in just a few swift movements left the two speechless.

"Master Lu, this..."

Captain Mao instinctively picked up a cigarette, but his hand trembled so much he couldn't light it. "We're professionals, Xiao Chen, don't panic..."

Ignoring the two shocked people in the corner, Lu Bai walked up to the Drowned Ghost.

He flicked the blade of the Coin Sword twice, his face still bearing a kind smile, "Now you can tell me, right?"