New and dark light years

Chapter 319 Death
Time came to the second day.

The atmosphere in the entire Yulin County was rather silent, even somewhat strange.

Many people hesitate when they open the door and encounter someone they know.

After exchanging a few words, they started talking non-stop.

"Was something wrong at home last night?"

"I saw our ancestors..."

"I saw it too."

"I heard that something happened to the Zhao family in the east."

"Yes, his great-great-grandfather came back and broke his youngest son's leg..."

Hey!
Both of them sighed.

Ever since that layer of red mist appeared last night, almost every household has experienced some kind of misfortune.

It's not big... but it's troublesome.

"We need to go to the Temple of the Tree Fairy Goddess to pray."

This was the thought of most people, and therefore, the incense at the Niangniang Temple was extremely prosperous on this day.

In the county government's courtroom, Wen Bi's eyes were dark-rimmed as he looked at the four spirit hunters in front of him.

Xiao Hu and his wife, as well as Bai Liwei and his nephew.

"There were more strange occurrences last night. Do any of you four know why?"

Ding Yingqiu cupped her hands and said, "Yesterday, the red mist covered the city. That red mist was a collection of yin and death energy, so all the strange creatures in the world were nourished and even strengthened."

"Isn't there a True Lord protecting our county town?"

Ding Yingqiu said helplessly, "If it weren't for the Tree Fairy Goddess guarding this place, there would have been even more and more powerful monsters last night. She has already helped us block a lot of the red mist that came in."

Wen Bi nodded, indicating that he understood.

At this moment, Jiang Jili walked in.

The four spirit hunters simultaneously clasped their hands in greeting: "County Magistrate!"

Jiang Jili nodded, then said, "Last night... I encountered some inexplicable things, and judging from your expressions, it seems so too?"

Wen Bi's expression immediately became very strange.

His wife... her appearance was truly horrifying.

Ding Yingqiu said, "Last night we were trying to get rid of some dangerous monsters. With the True Lord in charge, there shouldn't be too much trouble."

"That's good." Jiang Jili nodded gently.

At that moment, Su Bei walked in.

He first cupped his hands and said, "This humble official greets the two superiors and the four colleagues."

Although Spirit Hunters do not hold official positions, they are essentially minor officials, so it is not wrong for them to greet them.

Wen Bi asked, "Captain Su, what brings you here?"

"Reporting to the magistrate, a strange creature has appeared in the fireworks street in the north of the city," Su Bei said, clasping his hands in greeting. "Therefore, I would like to ask the patrol officers for their assistance."

Weird creature?

Ding Yingqiu and the other three found it very strange.

“We should have cleaned up most of it last night,” Ding Yingqiu explained. “Besides, it’s daytime now, so the ghosts should be less bothered.”

"There's a problem at the Lin residence in the north of the city," Su Bei said. "No one inside has come out yet. They won't answer the door, and even after someone climbed over the wall, there's still no news. I sent two local militiamen in, but they haven't come out either."

Upon hearing this, the four spirit hunters knew that something was wrong.

The owner of the Lin family mansion was a wealthy man, a well-known figure in Yulin County. He had over thirty servants and guards, so normally, nothing should have happened.

"Magistrate, shall we go and take a look?"

"Okay, go ahead."

The four of them then followed Su Bei to the front of the Lin family's house in the north of the city.

Before they arrived, the four spirit hunters looked relaxed.

But after arriving here, all four of them looked extremely pale.

Unlike ordinary people, they could sense that the Lin residence was filled with a great deal of resentment.

Seeing the expressions on the four people's faces, Su Bei asked, "Is this difficult to handle?"

Zhao Xiaohu nodded: "This is the first time I've encountered such powerful resentment." Bai Liwei said with a wry smile: "This is not something we can handle; it will kill people. If all four of us went in, we would all die inside."

Upon hearing this, Su Bei said, "Then seal off this area to prevent others from coming here to their deaths."

"This is the only way," Ding Yingqiu nodded and said.

Bai Liwei suddenly said, "Actually, we could ask the Tree Fairy to take action. She wouldn't have any limitations in dealing with monsters of this level."

“But who told her that!” Zhao Xiaohu said helplessly, “She only listens to Brother Lin.”

The others were immediately speechless.

"Then let's seal it off for now and wait for County Commandant Li to return before making any decisions."

Everyone nodded.

Bai Bufan had remained silent until now, but he said, "I'm afraid that before County Magistrate Li returns, this thing will have already gained momentum, and then the whole city will be in danger."

Upon hearing this, Su Bei asked, "This thing can become even more powerful."

"It's very possible."

Su Bei said, "Then we should go back and talk to the county magistrate and the others first."

The group returned to the county government office and told the two county officials what had happened.

Wen Bi was worried... Jiang Jili said, "Let's seal it off first. If things don't work out in a few days, we'll trouble the five Spirit Hunters in the city to go in together."

Only four Spirit Hunters are present now; Yan Han has gone to handle other matters.

The four men's expressions hardened, and none of them spoke.

The four then bowed to each other and left.

Jiang Jili's meaning was clear: if the Spirit Hunters didn't go in after a few more days, he would force them to go in.

Watching the four leave, Jiang Jili said coldly, "Captain Su, send someone to keep an eye on them."

Su Bei felt a pang of reluctance, but still had no choice but to cup his hands in a gesture of respect and say, "Yes, sir!"

Then Su Bei also left.

Wen Bi asked, "Why are you so harsh on them?"

“It’s not harsh,” Jiang Jili said. “It’s what they have to do. If they can’t suppress that monster, they have no reason to live.”

Wen Bi sighed.

Jiang Jili continued, "Besides, I did give them a chance. Once County Commandant Li returns, we can have the Tree Fairy Goddess take action, and then any problems will be solved. If they were smart, they should try to restrain that monster now."

Wen Bi nodded and said, "I've learned something."

Jiang Jili smiled and said, "No need to be so polite."

In fact, Jiang Jili's guess was correct. The five-man Spirit Hunter team began to use various methods to deal with the strange creature the next day.

However... every time the five of them went in, they would escape in a very sorry state.

On the second day, the third day, the fourth day... on the fifth day, something happened.

Zhao Xiaohu was injured.

Inside the Zhao residence, Zhao Xiaohu lay on the edge of the bed, spitting out another mouthful of blood.

Ding Yingqiu's eyes were red, and she used a handkerchief to wipe the corners of his mouth.

Zhao Xiaohu looked at Ding Yingqiu and said helplessly, "Sister, I've dragged you down. I should have known better than to marry you."

Ding Yingqiu didn't say anything, but twisted Zhao Xiaohu's arm hard, then rubbed it for him with heartache.

The Bai family uncle and nephew, along with Yan Han, stood to the side.

Bai Liwei said, "County Magistrate Jiang is not as easy to talk to as the previous magistrate, and County Commandant Li has not returned... If we don't get rid of that strange spot by tomorrow, we will die."

Yan Han's face was pale: "But it's getting bigger and bigger, covering a wider and wider area. How can we get rid of it?"

Bai Bufan said, "In other words, we'll be going to our deaths tomorrow."

Yan Han couldn't help but say, "Let's run away!"

The other four looked at him, but none of them said anything.

Finally, Ding Yingqiu said, "Young Master Yan, if you say that again, the four of us will have to take action."

Yan Han gave an awkward laugh.

Just then, an old steward rushed in and shouted, "Master Tiger, Madam... a large group of soldiers have arrived outside the city. They say that County Magistrate Li has returned."

(End of this chapter)