All the evil beasts in the world, I feed on demons and monsters

Chapter 237 The Secret Department Reveals Its Swordsmanship Master! (Two Chapters Combined)

"what--"

A frantic scream erupted from the pottery classroom, startling the woman outside who was on the phone.

"Okay, please come over here."

The woman is contacting the police station; if the bullying cannot be resolved, she intends to fight it to the end!
Upon hearing the scream, the woman immediately hung up and ran towards the classroom.

Da da da!
creak-

The classroom door was pushed open and then closed.

A figure walked out before the woman entered.

It was almost noon, and the winter sun, clear yet cold, shone through the tall branches in the yard, falling on the blood-stained work clothes.

The woman, whose gaze had been cold, froze, staring intently at the man, and said, "You..."

"Ah."

The man grinned, and the woman abruptly took a step back.

“Xu…Xu Cheng, you…”

This familiar man beside her now felt terrifyingly strange to the woman. He was like a wild beast covered in thorns; just looking into his eyes made her feel like she was being pricked by needles.

"I've taken care of it. You can take the child home now."

As the ancient sorcerer spoke, he let the blood drip down his sleeves, passing right by the woman.

The woman paused, then turned around abruptly, wanting to ask something, but Xu Cheng was nowhere to be seen. She had no choice but to walk into the classroom and push open the door.

squeak--

The door to the room was pushed open, and the woman stared at the scene inside, momentarily stunned, her pupils suddenly contracting!
pat!

The phone immediately fell to the ground, getting covered in a thick, bright red liquid.

Da da da!
The woman rushed to her blindfolded daughter, hugged her tightly, covered her eyes with the black cloth, and said tremblingly, "Don't look...don't look..."

"What's wrong, Mom?"

"Dad didn't make me apologize, he made me return it!"

"But Yunyun only hit him lightly twice, and then Dad made me blindfold myself, saying that he would help me and that they would not bully Yunyun anymore."

The girl wrapped her arms around the woman's neck and asked, "Is it true?"

The woman was pale and held her daughter tightly.

Looking at the trickling blood at the end, he stammered, "It's...it's true."

Beside the table, the female teacher had already lost control of her bladder in terror. Sunlight streamed through the frosted glass, casting a platinum-gold halo over the three bloodied figures, which were steaming with heat.

boom!
The woman, carrying her daughter, pushed open the door and stepped out, but suddenly froze the moment she stepped out.

Before him, the female teacher was in tears, crouching like a quail at the corner of the table, hugging her knees and trembling. Her white trousers were still wet.

The woman turned around abruptly, only to find the same scene behind her.

The same scene, inside and outside the door.

……

squeak - squeak -

The ancient sorcerer rode his bicycle along the road. He felt he had handled things well; he was an orphan who had never experienced fatherly love.

But he had heard Xiuhua Dao say that his father's love for him was deep and visceral. So he had just done the same.

If it weren't for a sliver of obsession within him, he wouldn't have bothered blindfolding the girl and letting her learn from him.

Now, I need to distance myself from Xu Cheng's social circle. The farther away I am, the less I will be affected by the karma of human skin.

As for the causal link, he knew it.

This is an extremely rare attribute, possessing the ability to anchor itself to the heavens. Furthermore, the more causal relationships one possesses, the stronger one's resistance to certain spells.

Most importantly, the life-bound artifact, the "Five Gods' Mask," has a skill called "Ouija Board Technique," which requires 5 points of karma to cast once.

The most definitive known method for obtaining causal points is to address the spiritual beings or otherworldly creatures that have appeared in this world.

This path was monopolized by the Special Operations Department. And the demons now invading Japan, those vengeful spirits, are not considered otherworldly beings, because it is the beginning of the world integrating into the mortal realm.

The ancient sorcerer hadn't considered obtaining causal information before, because competing with the Special Operations Department was too risky. There were no other reliable methods either.

But now, he has actually found a way!
The mask bestowed upon me a trace of cause and effect.

At the same time, the ancient sorcerer also confirmed one thing.

He gently touched his cheek and muttered to himself, "As expected, there is still a part of the spirit hidden in all the life tools."

"The price is the demand for spiritual possessions."

"I wonder how long it will take you to recover?"

The Ancient Sorcerer was a clever man who had been a traveler for a long time. But he understood that his special status as an "Ancient Sorcerer" had played a crucial role in his journey to this point.

However, he had a vague feeling.

This position was not something I acquired myself. Rather, it was the "Face of the Five Gods" who guided me through the ascension world, allowing me to obtain it.

"In the end, you're just a tool of destiny. Once you ignite four faces, it'll get out of control, and I'll sell you off."

The life-giving artifact, through continuous use and the incurring of costs, will eventually come back to life one day.

However, the life-binding artifact in the hands of the ancient sorcerer was of extremely high rank, and even with frequent use, he had not yet been able to activate the third face of the human skin.

In the Special Operations Department, there are many life-saving tools that people dare not use anymore. If they are used, they could very well resurrect a powerful monster, demon, or even... a god!
"Dudu-"

The ancient sorcerer was riding his bicycle when a police car suddenly appeared in front of him.

Squeak!

The ancient sorcerer simply parked his bicycle across the middle of the road.

"beep--"

The vehicle stopped, the horn was honked, and seeing that the ancient sorcerer did not move, the sheriff in the car pushed open the door and got out.

The young sheriff frowned as he noticed the bloodstains on the sorcerer's body.

Snapped!
But at this moment, on the sunny coastal highway, the middle-aged man in front of me opened a document.

"Secret Department Xu Cheng."

"Now, requisition your law enforcement vehicles and head to headquarters."

The young sheriff was taken aback, but after recognizing the identification, he immediately stood at attention, saluted, and said, "Yes, sir!"

This morning, following the ghost cruise ship incident, information about the secret department was already sent to the police station.

Although policies and notifications take time, all the security personnel on duty along the coast of Qing City today have already received the notification, learned about the Special Operations Department and the Secret Department, and understand that they need to obey their assignments.

Xu Cheng pushed the bicycle aside and got on.

"Hello, sir/madam, we just received a call from the school..."

"Get in the car, all movement cease."

"Yes Yes!"

hum-

The car turned around and headed towards the Qing City General Police Station. The two security guards had just been conducting a cordon operation in the vicinity when they received a notification from the Public Security Bureau that someone had called the police, so they prepared to go and check what was going on.

At this moment, he was directly requisitioned by Xu Cheng.

The police car sped along in the clear sunlight, and Xu Cheng rolled down the window, enjoying the sea breeze.

He sat behind the passenger in the back seat, while the female security guard driving the vehicle cautiously watched him through the rearview mirror.

At this moment, Xu Cheng's clothes were covered in large patches of blood, but he made no attempt to hide them.

He saw two bottles of mineral water on the handrail in front of him, so he closed his eyes and took out two bottles of blood-red, viscous liquid from his storage space.

He opened his eyes and met the gaze of the female security guard in the rearview mirror.

"Give me your bureau chief's phone number."

"Ok."

The security guards nearby immediately made a phone call. Just then, the two bottles of blood-red liquid were switched with the mineral water, but to the two security guards, there was no change.

Xu Cheng made the call.

"Hello, I am Xu Cheng from the Secretariat, and currently the head of the Haishan Crematorium, a public institution."

"Secret Department Number: 079".

He gazed quietly out the window and said, "Now, the secret service requires me to make some of the events public. Please contact television stations, mainstream social media, newspapers and magazines, as well as official media platforms."

"I will make an emergency announcement later today."

"This matter needs to be kept secret until I arrive."

"Well, okay, thank you."

Xu Cheng put away his phone and said with a smile, "Are you two conducting a blockade mission here?"

"Yes."

The male security guard spoke respectfully, saying, "Our superiors have given us the task of sealing off the entire coastline. The two of us are responsible for the D04 coastal area."

"They didn't say why?"

"No."

"Heh, I sent you here because something happened."

The two security guards exchanged a glance, their eyes sparkling with curiosity, but neither dared to ask.

However, the ancient sorcerer didn't keep them waiting long, saying, "The coast is haunted; vengeful ghosts have come ashore. Your entire third squad from the security station was wiped out, devoured by the ghosts. All the ships that went out to sea these past few days have also been detained."

"Some things need to be made public."

The two security guards' breathing suddenly became rapid!
Fierce ghost?

Cannibalism!?
real or fake!

But as local security officers, they knew perfectly well that the third squad from their unit had gone missing since yesterday. Their office had even been locked! Similarly, not a single ship that went out to sea had returned all day!

Moreover, the notification they received today was unusual. They had originally thought that the Special Operations Department was just a special department under the General Administration, with a relatively high status.

But today's announcement left the entire General Administration speechless!

The Special Operations Department, and even the secret departments subordinate to it, wield astonishing power! If one had to describe it in a single sentence, it would be: act first, report later, and handle everything on a special basis!

"Have some water. You've been out in the sun all morning, haven't you?"

The two security guards gave a wry smile and said, "Yes."

The ancient sorcerer picked up the mineral water and took a sip.

His eyes were fixed on the two security guards, watching them pick up the bottle, and the instant they opened their mouths, he immediately raised his hand—

Pfft!

The water in the bottle turned into extremely fine molecules, all of which entered the mouths of the two people and seeped into their bodies.

"Cough cough, why does this mineral water taste a little sweet?"

The ancient sorcerer smiled but remained silent.

"Boss, what kind of ghost are you talking about...?"

At this moment, after hearing the information revealed by the ancient sorcerer, the male security guard finally couldn't control his curiosity.

"What does it look like?"

In the rearview mirror, the ancient sorcerer looked into his eyes, smiled eerily, and said, "You'll meet him this afternoon."

After saying that, he leaned back in his chair and quietly looked out the window.

The two security guards didn't dare to ask any more questions.

The loophole that the ancient sorcerer discovered was because the arrival of the vengeful ghost on land was too sudden. The Special Operations Department was in dire need of manpower, and in order to be quick and convenient, the secret service personnel were given too much power!

Almost anyone in the secret service could command the headquarters!

After all, the earlier thought was that the Japanese vengeful spirits had come ashore and might bring Omaji into the East 8th District. Compared to the danger of the vengeful spirits running rampant, the short-term privileges were nothing.

Moreover, this is temporary; a clear division of responsibilities may emerge tomorrow. But as of today, the secret service's authority is still overstepping its bounds.

The ancient sorcerer smiled.

Killer of the Phoenix?

How to fix a rusty knife?

No, no.

None of these are as important as one's own emotional "addiction".

I will make the existence of the secret department, the special operations department, and the vengeful spirits public to the whole society!
I want to broadcast a massacre by vengeful ghosts live on camera and across all media platforms!

The sheer shock and the fear it instilled in the entire nation was enough to make the ancient sorcerer groan with pleasure just thinking about it.

As for whether there will be any danger if I go to the General Administration?
There are definitely some, but I estimate that the main forces are all at sea now, and I am confident that I can survive.

The ancient sorcerer gently stretched out his hand, feeling the breath of the wind.

This ordinary world.

It's time for a complete transformation.

……

Haigang District.

creak-

Not far from the cruise ship, Ji Ran and Sha Jiu stopped their car.

As soon as the two got off, they saw another car approaching from not far away.

"The Immortal of Turbidity!"

Those who jumped off the car were Zha Hu and Lin Chi, who was dressed in military uniform.

"I was just about to look for you!"

Ji Ran was stunned by the first thing that Zha Hu said as he walked over.

"The pilgrim who controls the vengeful spirit might have been in your car just now."

"What do you mean?"

Zha Hu glanced at Ji Ran and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that he was alright.

"I led a team to investigate the area where the incident occurred, as well as all the tourists who were in the area in the early morning, and we found a problem."

"what?"

Zha Hu looked at Ji Ran and said, "Did you see a midnight chef in your dream?"

Ji Ran nodded and said, "I saw it. An old man was making molecular gastronomy for the child until the early hours of the morning."

"Yes, many tourists have seen it. But there are no chefs on the cruise ship for the night shift."

Ji Ran's forehead immediately tightened!
I...I saw the chef's body with my own eyes, and it was taken away for cremation!
Brush and pull!

Zha Hu took out a sealed bag containing a sticky red substance.

"This is the ingredient for the dessert jam in the restaurant yesterday. The main ingredient is... the blood of the Dao Lao Gui."

"A large amount of toxin can shorten the onset of symptoms to a day, or even half a day!"

“We went to find the chefs on the cruise ship immediately. One of the early shift chefs was dead. The body lying in the bedroom had its face peeled off.”

"He must have died when he first started working. He was skinned and disguised by the Traveler, who used the poison condensed by the Knife Demon to make jam."

"Preliminary assessment suggests that this traveler possesses equipment or life-saving devices that allow him to disguise himself using human skin."

Ji Ran nodded and asked, "Then do we need to go to the crematorium again?"

"No need, just let the secret service handle it. The cruise ship incident was at least the work of a Level 2 Walker. Since he didn't attack you, it means his purpose was to take the opportunity to escape."

At that moment, Lin Chi, dressed in military uniform, said from behind, "That guy is definitely not at the crematorium now."

"We'll find out more about the situation once everything is settled on the cruise ship side."

"The key is the patrols and surveillance in Qing City. That escaped cult member must be in Qing City, because our generals are now in the Bohai and Yellow Seas, so he wouldn't dare to go there."

"it is good."

Ji Ran turned to look at Zha Hu and asked, "How are the tourists doing now?"

"There's no problem. Qing City has recruited two doctors specializing in detoxification, and they have already begun the detoxification process."

"By the way, the little boy you asked me to find has rather strange injuries."

"At the same time, he also suffers from a rare disease."

Zha Hu looked at Ji Ran and said, "Now, I've moved him to a private ward, number 031, in the top-floor residential area."

"Ok."

Ji Ran nodded and said, "Then I'll go up and take a look first."

"No rush, go to the side for a moment."

Zha Hu suddenly smiled, pointed to the cargo ship next to him, and said, "Go to the cargo ship first. Yu Zhen is receiving your distinguished guests."

"Uh?"

Ji Ran was taken aback, pointed to himself, and said, "Me?"

"You will know when you go."

Ji Ran looked at the suspenseful game of "Zha Hu" (a card game), glanced at the cargo ship on the side, shrugged, and said, "Okay."

He turned and walked over, filled with curiosity.

Distinguished guest?

What distinguished guests could I possibly have?
Sha Jiu glanced around and followed. Since Ning Yan wasn't there, he was more familiar with Ji Ran. After all, strictly speaking, the two were old acquaintances, having known each other since their journey to the West.

Da da da.

Ji Ran quickly boarded the cargo ship and immediately spotted Su Su, who was wearing a white sweater and chatting with someone opposite her with a smile.

Ji Ran took another step forward and saw Li Guanqi standing quietly next to Su Su. He was wearing a loose black Tang suit and holding a Miao sword in his hand.

When Ji Ran finally stepped onto the deck, she saw a tall, resolute-looking man with a scar on his chin standing on the cargo ship's railing.

He was wearing a black trench coat with horn buttons, and three small beasts resembling rats or slugs were perched on his shoulders and head.

The man had medium-length hair, styled in a slicked-back style. He had striking features, a broad nose, and wide eyes, exuding a mature masculine charm.

Hearing the noise, he turned to look at Ji Ran.

As Ji Ran moved, his distinctive deep voice rang out: "Light footsteps, elbows moving with each step, you've mastered the Wind and Thunder Blade Technique quite well."

"But his body has no sword bones, his posture has no sword shape, and even his eyes have no sword intent."

"Your swordsmanship is so refined, you haven't even reached the level of a master, have you?"

Upon seeing the three small animals, Ji Ran had already guessed who this person was.

That's a Kamaitachi.

Having heard his words, Ji Ran already knew who the person was.

He replied seriously, "Yes, my swordsmanship is still at the mastery level."

"Yes, then I didn't see it wrong."

The man turned around, looked at Ji Ran, and said, "Let me introduce myself. My online ID is [Just Three Knives]."

"Perhaps... he will be your swordsmanship master."

possible?

Ji Ran was taken aback and looked up at the man.

(End of this chapter)