Beast Taming Begins with Inheriting a Legacy.

Since we can't fight it, we might as well lie down and enjoy it.

Gu Ling comforted herself in this way.

"Mischievous Corporal, flank us from the side. Be careful to conceal your position and avoid attracting attention!"

"Hehe~" Received~

"Major Xianjiu, please clear the way ahead and help me eliminate any suspicious, dangerous, or trap-filled obstacles!"

"Meow~" Received~

"..."

Xian Jiu and the mischievous ghost immediately got into character, gave Gu Ling a somewhat awkward bow, and then set off.

The mischievous creature stuffed its pet costume into its belly, then burrowed into the ground and quickly fled towards the abandoned building.

Xian Jiu put the hat that was stuffed in Gu Ling's pocket on her head, then jumped off Gu Ling's shoulder and walked ahead of Gu Ling, her eyes scanning the surroundings warily, not missing a single suspicious detail.

Gu Ling followed behind, thought for a moment, and then took out her phone to record a video.

This thrilling tracking plan, once filmed, will surely excite and delight Xianjiu and the mischievous little devil when we get back.

Although they were just playing around, Gu Ling subconsciously slowed her pace and followed Xian Jiu furtively.

Every so often, the mischievous boy would peek out, take out a tablet from his stomach, and immediately type "information" to Gu Ling.

[Everything is normal at the 7 o'clock position.]

[No accomplices have been found yet; Corporal Ghost requests continued surveillance.]

[Corporal Ghost has reached the second-floor window of the abandoned building and requests permission to sneak in.]

[......]

Gu Ling took a moment to reply to the mischievous boy, her words highly praising his actions.

[Well done.]

[Command has granted Corporal Mischief permission to infiltrate the abandoned building. Corporal Mischief, please be careful.]

After finishing all that, Gu Ling seemed to catch a glimpse of a worker out of the corner of her eye. She instinctively covered her head and squatted down, hiding beside the pile of sand and gravel that had formed a small mound.

After hearing the footsteps fade into the distance, Gu Ling suddenly realized that she seemed to have done something "stupid"...

hiss!

If other people saw this, they would probably think she was crazy.

But now that they'd reached the foot of the abandoned building, just a few steps away from entering, Gu Ling could only suppress her embarrassment and sneak into the abandoned building like a thief.

Inside the abandoned building, the walls were clearly very old, with some cracks all over them, and a lot of debris was piled up on the ground, making the environment very dirty and messy.

Gu Ling took a couple of casual steps, and the soles of her sneakers inevitably made some light, crisp sounds when they touched the uneven cement ground.

Normally, this noise wouldn't be a big deal.

But now, sitting in the quiet, abandoned building, these sounds seem to amplify infinitely in my ears, each one striking my heart.

Gu Ling had Xian Jiu use her telekinesis to lift her into the air and move her around inside the abandoned building, so they wouldn't have to worry about making any noise.

[Report! The suspect has gone to the innermost room on the third floor.]

Just then, the mischievous kid sent another message.

Gu Ling was worried about not being able to find Lin Zhixuan's location, but now that she knew the exact location, she didn't need to wander around the building anymore. She and Xian Jiu quickly "floated" up the stairs to the third floor.

Upon arriving on the third floor, Xian Jiu looked around most of the room, then, her face filled with excitement, she stared at the innermost room and walked over step by step.

Meanwhile, Gu Ling, who was "floating" behind, began to ponder how she would explain to Lin Zhixuan that she had been followed if he discovered her.

...However, why did Lin Zhixuan suddenly come to the abandoned building out of the blue?

The moment Gu Ling had this thought, Lin Zhixuan's voice came from the innermost room. It was different from the voice she had heard the first time; this time it carried a hint of malice and arrogance.

"In another hour, this building will be demolished, and you will be buried in the ground along with it."

"Don't worry, I will cherish your status."

Gu Ling froze.

Through the crack in the door, two figures could be seen inside the room.

The next second, Gu Ling's pupils widened in shock.

She...she...she saw two Lin Zhixuans who looked exactly alike?!

What... is going on?

Xian Jiu was also stunned.

Is the game of tracking suspects about to turn into a murder scene?

Thinking of this, Xianjiu's cat eyes suddenly brightened several degrees.

At this moment, there were two Lin Zhixuans inside the room.

The only difference was that Lin Zhixuan was tied to a pillar, his mouth was not only stuffed with something, but also taped shut, eliminating any possibility of him calling for help.

Another Lin Zhixuan, wearing a black hat, stood in front of them, his tone exuding a chilling aura like a viper's hiss.

Gu Ling's brain, which had almost crashed, slowly began to function again—

"What's going on? Two Lin Zhixuans?"

"Wait a minute... Someone impersonated Lin Zhixuan and even secretly kidnapped the real Lin Zhixuan?"

"So, the Lin Zhixuan I've seen these past few days was a fake? He didn't dare come to work at the haunted house because employees have to clock in with their fingerprints before starting work, so he took leave..."

Gu Ling really couldn't understand why someone could fake an identical appearance.

Twins? Plastic surgery? Human skin mask?

Could it be... a shapeshifter that can disguise itself at will?!

Just as Gu Ling was speculating, a slight wriggling seemed to appear on the fake Lin Zhixuan's face. Then, the face, which looked like human skin, changed and turned into a pink "mud" in just a few seconds, and it was still wriggling on the face.

The moment Gu Ling saw the "pink mud" appear, she was immediately certain of her guess.

They're really using shapeshifters as a disguise!!

Things have now gone far beyond Gu Ling's expectations.

She was simply complying with Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost's request to play a childish game of tracking them, how did she end up... how did she stumble upon something real?

Putting aside the question of what the fake Lin Zhixuan's true identity is, the fact that he not only kidnapped the real Lin Zhixuan but is now plotting to kill him to silence him and take his place shows an extremely calm and practiced demeanor, without the slightest hint of nervousness or fear...

This is definitely a repeat offender! A ruthless person!

"No, we need to get out of here right away and call the police..."

Gu Ling held Xian Jiu, who was bursting with excitement and about to rush out, in her arms. Just as she was about to take out her phone to send a "retreat" message to the mischievous ghost, that cold voice suddenly let out a soft sneer—

"You've been following us for so long? Aren't you going to show your face?"

Gu Ling, who was huddled against the wall, froze. She instinctively hugged Xian Jiu tighter, her eyes filled with disbelief.

We've been...discovered?

Did the fake Lin Zhixuan know from the beginning that she was following him, but he didn't say anything? Was he trying to lure her here?

Just as Gu Ling was contemplating whether to flee or reveal herself, another cold male voice suddenly rang out—

"Surrender."

"Don't try to resist or run away; that will only worsen your guilt."