Evil Spirit Consultant

Chapter 224 Tracking and Investigation

Yang Liu raised her eyebrows and showed a playful smile:

"If the illusions you saw are true, then this situation is very interesting. Why did the nine-tailed fox, who was once revered as the savior, become a demon that absorbs human energy? What happened during this period?"

Uga Shoji shook his head regretfully: "I'm not sure either, and I can't confirm that what I saw in the illusion is the truth. If I want more information, I need to continue investigating..."

The two of them searched the basement again tacitly, but found no more information. Even the fox demon that was supposed to be suppressed and protected here disappeared.

In the end, Yang Liu only found a deformed gate in a corner of the basement: "It seems that the fox must have escaped. But that's right, if it hadn't escaped, it wouldn't have caused so much trouble."

Under the light provided by the spell cast by Uga Shoji, the dense scratches left on the door were creepy. Fox hair or blood was embedded deep in each crack, and now it was glowing with a faint blue fluorescence under the light.

"But this will make it more difficult to find it..."

Recalling the desperate request he had heard earlier, Uga Shoji's expression was serious: "The fox demon's condition is getting worse and worse. If it continues like this, there is no guarantee that it will not lose its mind. If we don't find her quickly, the victims that follow may not simply disappear."

Yang Liu also understood the seriousness of the matter. The previous victims were only released after having their essence sucked away, which showed that the fox demon still had some sanity left. However, as death was getting closer, it was uncertain whether the other party could continue to stick to his principles.

Now it has only absorbed a certain amount of essence, and there is room for maneuver considering the opponent's condition. But if it really causes death, it will be difficult to solve.

After thinking about it for a while, Yang Liu came up with an idea: "Since the fox demon is on the verge of death, we can ask Xiaoquan Ling to help."

Uga Shoji had also heard about Koizumi Ling's abilities from Yang Liu, nodded, got up and left the basement: "You can try."

Yang Liu followed him out and looked at the time. It was already one o'clock in the morning. It would be a bit unethical to call Koizumi Ling at this time.

And after the shock just now, the fox demon should be hiding, so there should be no problem in the short term: "Let's stay here tonight, I will contact her tomorrow... How is Miyamoto's situation?"

"He's stabilized now. This kid is a transcendent after all. He has a strong physique. He should be able to jump around tomorrow."

During the conversation, he had resealed the basement and put all the floor tiles back in place.

The moonlight was still bright, but Yang Liu always felt as if a pair of eyes were watching them in the dark.

The dark pupils scanned the surroundings, but did not find any suspicious traces. Yang Liu could not help but frowned: "The talent of the fox demon..."

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The next morning, sunlight filtered through the curtains into the guest room of Yongfuji Temple. Yang Liu, who had not slept all night, was sitting at the table flipping through the Nokonoshima local chronicles borrowed from Uga Shoji.

The phone screen lit up, and it was a message from Koizumi Ling: "Teacher, I'm here!"

Glancing at the time on her phone, Yang Liu had a strange expression on her face: "So early? This girl...did she rush to catch the first ferry?"

Yang Liu put down the book in her hand and quickly left the room.

At the gate of Yongfu Temple, Koizumi Ling was waiting there in uniform. Her tall figure and pretty face made passers-by unable to help but take a few more glances.

"Good morning, teacher!" Xiaoquan Ling greeted her energetically. "Do you need me to find someone?"

"Strictly speaking, I'm looking for a fox demon."

"Fox demon?" Koizumi Ling's eyes lit up.

Compared to other demons, fox demons have a special status in Chinese and Japanese culture. Although their image is mixed, they are not as frightening as other demons. "That's right."

Yang Liu didn't waste any time. She took Xiaoquan Ling into Yongfu Temple and briefly told her what happened yesterday.

"How is Miyamoto-san now?" asked Koizumi Ling with some concern.

"It's okay. I woke up this morning."

Yang Liu pushed open a guest room and saw the awakened Miyamoto Yugye lying on the bed. Although he was in a weak state, he didn't seem to be in any serious condition. Uga Shoji beside him used magic to examine him.

Yang Liu noticed that Koizumi Ling's expression became serious as soon as she entered the room.

"Did you find anything?"

Koizumi Suzu nodded solemnly, her eyes wandering from Miyamoto Yugye, catching something invisible.

"There is a strange kind of death." Koizumi Ling considered her words, "The black fog of normal death is composed of a person as the main body, but although there is black fog on Miyamoto-san, it does not form the main body with him. It is like a line connecting to the outside... It seems that Miyamoto-san is not the source of death, but is absorbed from the outside to him."

Yang Liu and Uga Shoji exchanged glances.

"Can you trace this source?" Yang Liu asked.

Koizumi Ling nodded and shook her head: "Theoretically, there is no problem, but the farther away from him, the more vague the death is. It will probably take a long time to track him down."

Uga Shoji then asked, "Do you know the approximate location of the other party?"

Xiaoquan Ling made some identification and pointed in a certain direction: "It should be in that area...Huh?! I think I know where the fox demon is."

"What do you mean?" Yang Liu's eyes lit up.

"Was the fox demon you were talking about before a woman in white?" Koizumi Ling asked back.

Hearing her ask this, Yang Liu and the others' eyes brightened: "That's right."

"That should be correct. I saw this person in the hills behind the school yesterday." When Koizumi Ling said this, she suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

"Teacher, you also know my habits. I saw that woman was surrounded by a lot of death. Because she was planning to commit suicide in the mountains, I wanted to follow her secretly, but unfortunately I lost her..."

"Well done!"

Yang Liu smiled and patted Koizumi Ling's shoulder, and Uga Shoji beside her also looked relaxed.

As long as you know the opponent's approximate position, the rest will be easy.

"Next... we just need to confirm whether that fox demon is an enemy." Yang Liu turned and looked at Uga Shoji.

Uga Shoji nodded, looking a little hesitant: "I will continue to investigate the books of Yongfu Temple, but I am not sure if I can find relevant information."

Yang Liu also understood this, and after thinking for a moment, he decided to expand the scope of the investigation: "In this case, I'll trouble you to find relevant information in Yongfu Temple. Koizumi, let's go find another person."

"Who?"

"Of course it's Sasaki-sensei."

(Next chapter later)
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