The Urban Legend Was Fake After All (disappointed)

What the policeman said wasn't far from the truth... at least the first part was true— Xiao Cui was indeed a reserve officer.

"And this one..."

The policeman pointed at Cong Yu, his face radiating confidence. "He's the King of Wind City..."

Cong Yu: "?"

"The student who was reformed..."

Are you speaking in such a breathy manner?!

Wait... why would a lowly policeman know about this?

"..." Not only Cong Yu, but Lantian Zhu was also puzzled by this, and even the policeman's companion looked at him with a confused expression.

"What do King of Wind City' renovation... what are you talking about?"

Because the existence of Cong Yu is information that only those connected to the Magical Girl Association headquarters can know.

"Hmph, because my name is Jinhai Zhengyi, I know that someone introduced related matters at the Jinhai Family's previous clan meeting."

As the policeman spoke, he proudly rubbed his nose with his fingers, his face beaming with pride. "They even warned us not to tell anyone, or we'd be expelled from the family."

Cong Yu: "..."

Yaochuan Guang: "..."

Lantian Zhu: "..."

Xiao Cui: "..."

Police colleague. "..."

Even members of the Four Great Families can lose their minds after seeing their idols in person... It's really unfortunate that the Jinhai family has such a member.

Therefore, idol culture is truly harmful.

Chapter 212 The Ghost Story Was Actually Fake (Disappointment)

The atmosphere is tense.

The moment Cong Yu and his group entered the library, he and the three magical girls could clearly sense that something was amiss.

Although it's evening, the light outside shouldn't be this dark... The last rays of the setting sun have disappeared.

I don't know if the sky was obscured by clouds or if there was a problem with the library's lighting design, but even though the sun was still shining outside, only a dim sliver of light shone from the window onto the table.

The rest of the space, whether bookshelves or aisles, seemed to stretch into endless darkness, merging into the shadows.

To be honest, it is a bit scary.

However, Yaochuan Guang and his group didn't seem very afraid... or rather, most of them didn't seem very afraid.

After all, she's the king of magical girls and monsters.

To be honest, for most people, Cong Yu himself is more terrifying than a billion ghost stories or a billion serial killers... much more horrifying!!

"Let me see, the encyclopedia says..."

Yaochuan Guang, arm in arm with the frightened Lantian Zhu and accompanied by the bouncy Xiao Cui, casually read the encyclopedia on his phone, "In the library, on the fourth shelf in the fourth row and fourth column, the fourth book from the top is Forbidden Book can summon ghosts."

As Yaochuan Guang spoke, a tree stood outside the window, its shadow swaying in the breeze.

Then it slammed against the window with a "thud".

Lantian Zhu trembled with fright, but quickly realized it was just a shadow of a tree, so he didn't scream. However...

"Shake shake shake - shake shake shake --"

"..."

"Little Lan... stop shaking."

As Yaochuan Guang said this, she sighed slightly, reached out and gently rubbed Lantian Zhu's face, saying, "Little Lan, we are magical girls."

The underlying meaning of this statement is something like, "We are magical girls, we shouldn't be afraid of ghosts."

However, Lantian Zhu's expression remained calm, and she immediately retorted, "Even magical girls shouldn't be afraid of cockroaches."

Yaochuan Guang: "..."

Yaochuan Guang couldn't refute this, but the problem was...

"But you're afraid of cockroaches..."

In response to Yaochuan Guang's words, Lantian Zhu held up her finger again, gesturing. "I'm only a little bit scared."

Yes, just like her "slight fear" of ghosts.

"..." The crowd fell silent.

It can only be said that Lantian Zhu, as a magical girl, unexpectedly fits the latter two words of "magical girl" in this respect.

A young girl... that's probably how she is.

"Sister Blue Sky, you're such a wimp—"

Xiao Cui sighed, while Cong Yu had already found the fourth shelf in the fourth row. "Let me see, the fourth book, right?"

As she said this, Cong Yu pulled the book out of the bookshelf.

The movements were casual and nonchalant...

"Cong Yu- chan!"

"Cong Yu!"

"Brother Cong Yu!"

The three magical girls shouted almost simultaneously... Why did Cong Yu just reach out and touch it?

Although Yaochuan Guang and Xiao Cui are not afraid, it's because they are magical girls, whose bodies are naturally terrifyingly strong.

But what if something unexpected happens to Cong Yu, an ordinary person?

"Um?"

Cong Yu responded casually, then looked up at the three women under their worried gazes, and realized why they were concerned.

"Ah, about that? Don't worry... Our school library usually gets a lot of students who skip class coming back during the day."

Cong Yu said this, simply taking the book and sitting down at the table beside him. "Moreover,

Every year, the librarian airs out the books... If touching them would have any effect, then the librarian would have been in trouble long ago."

This wasn't some deserted library. So Cong Yu initially thought the possibility of this ghost story was very low.

Moreover, even if there are any problems...

Even if some ghost were to possess Cong Yu, and even if it succeeded... that ghost would be unable to control Cong Yu's body.

Cong Yu's body is difficult to use, that much is certain.

"Is that so? That's great!"

Lantian Zhu felt a little relieved... whether it was because Cong Yu was safe, or because the authenticity of the ghost stories had decreased.

The three of them then gathered around, eager to see what the book was all about.

People guessed it was either a scary nursery rhyme, a ghost story, or a collection of folk horror tales.

Then, what came into their view was--

Yes!!!

<The Source of Technology: From Fundamental Physics to Quantum Computing>

Author: Professor Tapani Lindsay

Publication date: July 16, 1985...

"Um..."

Cong Yu hesitated for a moment, then opened the table of contents and introduction.

The "Source of Science and Technology" series of popular science books on the development of science and technology aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development of science and technology.

Gibberish, gibberish--

Volume One: The Mystery of Physics

Volume Two: The Information Revolution

Volume 3: The Quantum Journey

Volume 4: Technology Ethics and Future Prospects

"Did we pick up the wrong book?"

As Cong Yu spoke, she pushed the book aside and tapped the bookshelf. "One, two, three, four... one, two, three, four... that's right, it's this one."

Xiao Cui, meanwhile, was engrossed in reading the science book, replying, "So, all those ghost stories are just fake, right?"

Indeed, the possibility was very low from the very beginning.

"I see, so it really is like the Sherlock Holmes stories?"

Yaochuan Guang analyzed, then pulled out a detective hat from somewhere and put it on his head. "Actually, there's a murderer who's disguised as a ghost story to commit murder!"

Stop messing around with your Sherlock Holmes stuff.

They might have good observation skills, but their intelligence is definitely lacking... This kind of person isn't good at solving cases.

Otherwise, you would sniff around and then make a judgment; [I don't think he seems like a bad person--] or something like that.

Golden Retrievers are like that.

Cong Yu felt somewhat helpless, then looked at Lantian Zhu, who had become relieved and serious after confirming that it wasn't a ghost story.

Very well, it seems we'll have to rely on Lantian Zhu. Her intelligence seems to have returned to its peak. Let's see what she's up to...

Beautiful! I borrowed Yaochuan Guang's magnifying glass and started looking for clues everywhere.

"Well..."

Cong Yu couldn't help but sigh. He rubbed the bridge of his nose and said, "Stop playing around. Can't you just use your magic properly?"

Hearing Cong Yu's words, Yaochuan Guang turned his head and smiled sheepishly, then scratched his head. "How do I use it?"

What? So you weren't just playing around, you really don't know how.

Under everyone's gaze, Yaochuan Guang looked at Lantian Zhu. And Lantian Zhu, as a veteran magical girl, finally did not disappoint everyone.

In an instant, a deep blue glow emanated from her body and then enveloped the entire library.

"Oh, a barrier... no, something similar."

As he spoke softly, Lantian Zhu narrowed his eyes, and the azure magic that enveloped and spread instantly ignited at several points.

It transformed into beautiful, ghostly blue flames.

"Boom--"

With the sound of flames rising, the air distorted rapidly, and then...

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

One after another, sounds like shattering glass... At the same time, the surrounding visual space shattered as if it were a mirror.

The darkness and shadows inside the library quickly faded, replaced by the beautiful sunset and light outside the windows.

"Sister Blue Sky, what is this?"

Xiao Cui asked in confusion, slamming the book she was holding onto the table.

"..." In response, Lantian Zhu simply withdrew his magic and replied calmly, "A scare tactic, I don't know why it exists."

"..." Well, it's less about scaring people and more about blocking out the light.

Cong Yu made this judgment.