Uncle Nine solemnly lifted the white sheet covering the corpses and began to examine the condition of each body.
Lin Yu originally wanted to see as well, but Wen Cai's hand unknowingly covered his eyes.
Lin Yu pried open Wen Cai's hand and peered through his fingers at the corpse on the ground.
"Strange, they all died in the year, day, and hour of the Yin (yin)."
After carefully examining everyone's faces, Uncle Nine came to a strange conclusion.
"Could it be that a sorcerer is causing trouble in Qian Family Town, Master?"
After hearing this, Lin Yu pried Wen Cai's hand away and interjected.
"Nonsense! Your senior uncle is still here. Which evil Daoist would dare to act so presumptuously here?"
Uncle Nine replied casually, indicating that he hadn't even considered Lin Yu's statement.
"This afternoon, you and I will go to your senior uncle's place to apologize. I still need to discuss this matter with him."
Uncle Nine covered the deceased with a white sheet, his eyes filled with solemnity.
The conflict between him and Shi Jian was not yet resolved, and now this new incident has arisen.
However, this area is currently under the temporary control of his senior brother.
Uncle Nine also wanted to take this opportunity to pay a visit to his eldest brother.
"Ah! Master, can we not go?"
When Wen Cai and Qiu Sheng heard that they were going to Shi Jian's place, they felt a chill run down their spines. They still vividly remembered Shi Jian's stern gaze.
Even Jia Le, standing behind them, hesitated to speak. Shi Jian seemed like some kind of jackal or tiger, and not only were the younger generation afraid of him, but even Uncle Nine's fellow disciples were afraid of this senior brother.
"Sigh, you all go back to the mortuary and do your homework. I'll check it when I get back. Anyone who dares to slack off..."
"You guys give it a try."
As he spoke, Uncle Nine's eyes swept back and forth between the two men with an unfriendly glint.
"Yes, Master!"
The two quickly stood at attention and responded, then turned and ran towards the mortuary.
"Senior brother, are you scared too?"
Lin Yu teased Jia Le, who was staring at Wen Cai Qiu Sheng's backs.
"How... how could that be? I haven't done anything wrong, what am I afraid of?"
When Lin Yu guessed correctly, Jia Le blushed and turned her head to the side.
Soon, Uncle Nine brought Lin Yu Jia Le to Shi Jian's Daoist temple in Qian Family Town.
"Junior brother, what brings you here today?"
Shi Jian looked at Uncle Nine at the door and asked meaningfully, without inviting the others inside.
"Senior Brother, so many innocent people have died in Qian Family Town. Do you know who did it?"
Uncle Nine didn't want to ask Shi Shaojian directly about his situation, so he kept changing the subject.
"What! Are you blaming me for negligence that led to so many deaths?!"
Shi Jian didn't answer, but instead glared at his Uncle Nine and threw the question directly at him.
"I dare not, but so many people have died overnight on unlucky days and at unlucky times. I fear that a sorcerer may be practicing evil magic here."
Uncle Nine, having been so falsely accused, quickly bowed and said...
"Hmph, you don't need to worry about that. If that guy dares to show his face again, I'll make sure his soul is shattered."
Lin Yu watched the two who were constantly hitting each other with a ball, and also secretly observed his senior uncle's expression.
When Uncle Nine mentioned the demonic path, he clearly noticed something was off about Shi Jian's eyes.
Based on the original work, Lin Yu also guessed that this matter was very likely done by Shi Jian.
However, Lin Yu couldn't understand why Shi Jian Shi Shaojian, whose body wasn't rotten, would kill so many people.
"Master, who's here?"
At that moment, Shi Shaojian's voice came from inside the house, followed by a spirited figure walking out.
"Oh, Siu Kin, it's your martial uncle who's come to reprimand your master for neglecting his duties."
Upon seeing that it was Shi Shaojian, Shi Jian stroked his beard and spoke meaningfully.
"Master, how can you say you're being irresponsible? Someone isn't just making baseless accusations."
When Shi Shaojian saw Uncle Nine, a deep hatred was hidden in his eyes, but he hid it very well, so that people would just think that he was young and impetuous and that he was spontaneously defending his master when he was being criticized.
"This..."
Uncle Nine was speechless for a moment.
But Lin Yu is different.
He had always remained aloof, paying no heed to Shi Jian's pronouncements, and observing from the shadows.
Especially when Shi Shaojian came out, he clearly noticed the hatred in his eyes. His fierce gaze looked as if he wanted to devour several people.
"Uncle-Master, you didn't do this, why are you so agitated? My master isn't accusing you of being irresponsible, he just wants you to take this matter more seriously."
"After all, this concerns the lives of many people."
After Lin Yu understood, he showed no mercy. In Maoshan, people who wantonly harm ordinary people would have their cultivation abolished and be expelled from the sect.
Hearing Lin Yu's words, Shi Shaojian became even angrier. He pointed at Lin Yu and shouted, "Who are you? What right do you have to point fingers here? I know my master better than you do! So what if my master kills these people!"
At this moment, Shi Shaojian, whether out of his mind or for some other reason, suddenly became angry and said something that was quite meaningful.
"Shut up! If you're still half asleep, go back home."
Shi Jian's expression changed, and he quickly reprimanded Shi Shaojian, who was about to say something more.
"Junior brother, this place is rather humble, and we don't have any good tea to offer. Since there's nothing else, we won't keep you any longer."
Shi Jian then turned around and shooed away Uncle Nine and the others.
"Master, don't you feel that my eldest uncle is acting a bit strange?"
Lin Yu stared at the closed door, giving Uncle Nine a strange look.
He hadn't expected this supernatural power to be so effective; Shi Shaojian was immediately exposed.
While Shi Jian's attention was focused on Uncle Nine, Lin Yu turned his back, slowly channeled his Spiritual Power, and made a hand seal. He then used the Nightmare Prayer Minor Divine Power from the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Transformations on Shi Shaojian Lin Yu anyone noticing.
After Lin Yu mastered this technique, it could not only create illusions, but also act like a truth serum for those with low cultivation levels, confusing their minds and causing those with weak wills to unconsciously reveal their true feelings.
"Let's go back and talk about it later."
Uncle Nine reached out to stop Lin Yu, and gestured with his eyes towards Shi Jian's dojo.
For someone as highly skilled as Shi Jian, their gossip at his doorstep could be heard word for Shi Jian if Shi Jian so desired.
"Junior brother, what did you see?"
"Uncle-Master, what happened to your eyes?"
Jia Le, a marginal figure who was diving nearby, was still completely bewildered.
Weren't they here to apologize? Why are they discussing the deceased from earlier?
And why does his senior uncle's eye also have a problem? Why is he always looking sideways?
"Shut up"
Lin Yu glared at Jia Le, then looked at the simple-minded Jia Le and couldn't help but facepalm. He felt a little sorry for his Uncle Four Eyes; how could he be so stupid?
"Oh"
Jia Le quickly mimed zipping up his lips and obediently followed behind the two.
The three remained silent as they left Shi Jian's dojo and headed back to the mortuary.