Some people would never be convinced until their entire worldview was shattered. Officer Nelly, who was currently clinging to Chongyun's shoulders and trembling behind him, was a prime example.
"Master, there's a ghost! Hurry up and exorcise it!"
He grabbed Chongyun's sleeve, desperately insisting that he catch Hu Tao's mischievous little ghost as it darted about.
Chongyun was getting a headache from all the fuss.
"Calm down, Officer Nelly. This is Hu Tao's pet ghost. It's harmless."
"What?! People actually keep these things as pets?!"
Officer Nelly's eyes went wide. He looked in horror at the girl named Hu Tao, who smiled back at him while holding the little ghost by its tail.
For some reason, the little ghost seemed particularly fond of Officer Nelly. It flailed about, trying to pounce on him, making every hair on his body stand on end.
"Oh, please, I was wrong, masters."
"Exorcist."
Officer Nelly glanced at Chongyun and quickly corrected himself. "Right, right, exorcist. I was wrong. I shouldn't have doubted you. If ghosts exist, you're probably right about the body too."
"Listen."
Officer Nelly waved at Hu Tao. "Put it away first. I believe you, all right?"
Hu Tao smiled and put the little ghost away. "I knew Officer Nelly was a clever man who knew how to adapt. Can we tear up the floor now?"
Clutching his chest, Officer Nelly stepped out from behind Chongyun. Still shaken, he nervously scanned the room, and only after confirming there really were no other "ghosts" did he signal Officer Ryan with a glance.
Officer Ryan considered it for a moment, then called the precinct for backup. Before long, the Forensic Team and professional demolition workers arrived at the house.
Yvette stood on the first floor, listening to the electric saws and hammering overhead. Anxiety,