"I have an informant in the Law Enforcement Department."
"All of the deceased's records disappeared along with the death certificate."
You mean to say this is against the rules?
"It's definitely against regulations, but some people in the Law Enforcement Department did it anyway."
"What does this signify, Daoist priest?"
In a private room of a roadside restaurant, the Taoist fell into deep thought after listening to Qin Ze's words.
Qin Ze continued, "This shows that someone is feeling guilty, and that someone in the Law Enforcement Department knows the truth."
"They're stalling for time; they're covering up the truth."
Thousand Faces would often wander into the archives room, whether he had something to do or not.
Flip through the case files to see if you can find any more details.
This morning, Thousand Faces accidentally discovered that the deceased's identity information was missing.
Especially those few people possessed by the Ghost Type, they seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace whatsoever.
This is very wrong.
The Taoist priest asked, "Was it done by the Law Enforcement Department?"
Qin Ze shook his head. "I'm more inclined to believe there's an inside man on their side within the Law Enforcement Department."
"This inside man is working with the other side to push the situation down."
"But the truth will eventually come out; it looks too much like Ghost Type attack."
"The administration, unaware of the true situation, was worried about the Ghost Type incident escalating, so they summoned you."
The Taoist asked doubtfully, "But it will be discovered sooner or later; Ghost Type are different from spirits."
Qin Ze smiled slightly, "This only applies to professionals like you, Daoist Master. But are there any professionals in Shi'an City?"
"If they had, they wouldn't have called you."
"The spirit will not leave the body of the deceased; even if it disappears when its time is up, it will not reappear."
"Those who have experienced it all feel that the other person is a powerful Ghost Type, appearing and disappearing without a trace."
"If that boy's spirit didn't leave his body today, do you think he's a spirit, or Ghost Type?"
Spirits take on countless forms.
The forms of the Ghost Type are equally bizarre and varied.
They are all translucent and immune to physical attacks.
In addition, Ghost Type are extremely rare.
It's estimated that only one in a hundred martial artists has ever witnessed it firsthand.
Only a professional like Taoist could see Ding Zhen at a glance when the spirit leaves the body.
The Taoist priest frowned.
He was still pondering why his spirit had left his body.
What methods did the other party use?
What exactly are they trying to do?
Qin Ze continued, "The other side should be wrapping things up, but it will still take some time."
"The disappearance of the deceased's files from the Law Enforcement Department archives is a delaying tactic."
The Taoist's previously chaotic thoughts were instantly cleared up after listening to Qin Ze's words.
This kid is no ordinary person.
The Taoist pondered for a moment, then asked, "Who do you think did it?"
Qin Ze took a sip of hot tea. "Doesn't the Daoist already have the answer in his heart?"
The Taoist suddenly laughed, "I never expected that you, senior, would have a junior like you. Tonight has truly exceeded my expectations."
He was very curious about what kind of person the Beast Tamer was, that he could teach such an outstanding young man.
"What are your plans next?" the Taoist asked.
Qin Ze shrugged. "The training camp isn't over yet."
"And my trial isn't over yet."
"I don't like giving up halfway; things should always have a beginning and an end."
The Taoist for a moment, then said, "I'll help you."
He also wanted to know the truth about the incident.
Qin Ze was overjoyed.
This is exactly what he wanted.
What rank is the Daoist priest?
Level 5.
"I have intensive training during the day and don't have much time, so I'll have to leave the investigation to the Daoist priest."
"Sure, but where should we begin the investigation?"
"The victim files were all cleared before; we didn't know their names or where they lived, including the residential building where the entire building was forcibly evacuated the next day. But today, we have new leads."
The Taoist understood Qin Ze's meaning. "That boy?"
Qin Ze nodded. "Daoist Master, you'd better hurry, or it'll all be gone."
The Taoist quickly got up and hurriedly walked into the night.
On the Local Area Network, Brother Devour said, "I've arrived at the boy's house. Everything's calm so far. What do you think?"
The clones share information and act simultaneously.
After learning from the Taoist that the boy was not Ghost Type, Qin Ze immediately sent his clone to investigate the boy's home location.
Qin Ze: "Give the address to the Taoist secretly, and let's not show ourselves for now."
Going all in without knowing the opponent's strength is not the best strategy.
Brother Devour replied, "The clone closest to the Taoist has already made its move."
Rumble~
Outside, a sudden clap of thunder.
It's going to rain.
One autumn rain brings a chill.
This is probably the last rain of the year.
Gazing at the night outside the window, Qin Ze murmured softly, "No matter how heavy the rain, it can't wash away the filth; there's never anything new under the cover of night."
The judge had barely returned to the Law Enforcement Department when the phone rang.
"Did you give yourself away?"
A man's voice came from the other side.
The judge shook his head. "Same old story. The Taoist just killed the person, thinking the Ghost Type had escaped again."
The other person breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, that's good."
"There have already been cases of spirits leaving the body; we must speed things up. It would be terrible if the Taoist saw the spirits leaving the body."
The judge frowned. "Out-of-body?"
He realized the seriousness of the situation.
Immediately, the judge said, "I have already sent someone to the boy's house."
"Make it clean, don't leave any loose ends."
"How much longer? I can't hold on much longer here."
If Taoist sees a spirit separated from its body, he will immediately realize that the Ghost Type is just a hoax.
If we continue to investigate further, it won't be long before we find his connection.
The person on the other end of the phone said, "We're currently short-handed and have too many test subjects, but we'll have good news the day after tomorrow."
"Just hang in there a little longer. Once everything settles down, you can leave Law Enforcement."
The judge nodded and hung up the phone.
Splash--
Outside the window, it was pouring rain.
The judge said in a deep voice, "Go ahead, the bigger the better, wash everything clean."
The Taoist carried a huge wooden box and ran wildly through the rainy night streets.
A minute ago, a homeless man suddenly bumped into him, said "Give me a message" and hurriedly left.
Then, the Taoist discovered a note slipped into his pocket.
Upon opening it, I found an address.
The Taoist raised an eyebrow, thinking of the Law Enforcement informant Qin Ze had mentioned.
The Taoist immediately set off at full speed.
Finally, after more than ten minutes, we arrived at the address on the note.
This is a slum.
There are no flashing neon lights in the city center, nor are there skyscrapers hundreds of meters high.
In its place stand rows of dilapidated, old bungalows.
Through the window, the Taoist saw an anxious figure pacing back and forth.
The boy still hasn't come home, and his family must be extremely worried.
The Taoist breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, we weren't too late.
Rumble--
Just as he was about to knock on the door, a bolt of lightning illuminated the cramped and dark slum.
"Snort."
"The rats have come knocking on our door so quickly."
The Taoist stopped in his tracks and glanced behind him out of the corner of his eye.