Grocery Store No.514

Chapter 92

Arc 5 Deadly Thief

Chapter92

Looking at the female ghosts that had come close in the blink of an eye, Ling Huaan did not panic. He pulled the Soul-Absorb Bell from his pocket and silently chanted the incantation. The golden protective shield appeared before the female ghosts sharp claws touched his neck. When the two collided, sparks splashed, and the shield that never been broken was stabbed with five small dots. Ma Xiaohans eyes widened in fright, and he almost died again.

Ling Huaan frowned and said, With such a big resentment, you almost killed me. What exactly is the karma between us?

There was blood and tears in the eyes of the female ghost, and the cry suddenly sounded, echoing in the empty hotel with the sound piercing the eardrums.

UncleUncle, ghosts are coming again. Ma Xiaohan wanted to cry now. He was also a resentful ghost, but why they can shed tears, but he can not?

A figure appeared in each of the four directions of the hotel. It was a puppet whose soul was absorbed by the female ghost, leaving only their body. With white pupils, a face covered with blue veins, and a low growl like a beast coming from their throat, they quickly rushed toward Ling Huaan.

He can handle ghosts but not puppets. Because he cant see them, he needs help. He took a paper talisman from his pocket and silently chanted the incantation. The temperature in the initially gloomy hotel lobby dropped sharply. Before the puppets rushed over, Hei Bai Wuchang appeared before Ling Huaan.

Corpse puppets?

Looking at the corpse puppet that was already close at hand, Bai Wuchang, who always greeted him with a smile, frowned. With a wave of the white flag, the corpse puppet was knocked out. Its because these puppets are unconscious, even if they are torn apart, but if the controller doesnt die, they can still attack the target.

Ling Huaan cupped his hands and smiled, This time, things are a little tricky, and I have to trouble Two Lords.

Bai Wuchang waved his hand and said, this hotel used to be a mass burial mound. Many people have died, and the yin energy is hefty. Some people even used this place to set up a soul-refining formation. Using the Yin energy here and the Yang energy of the people staying in the hotel as nourishment, its a big deal to warm up the resentful ghosts and corpse puppets!

You have to be punished for causing harm to the world!

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Without saying a word, Hei Wuchang rushed up with the iron chain in his hand.

Bai Wuchang said helplessly, Lao Hei, be careful. This female ghost is not easy to deal with.

The shrill cry of the female ghost sounded, and the corpse puppets rushed over again as if they had received an order. Bai Wuchang waved the white flag gently, pushing Ling Huaan to a corner of the hotel, Mr. Ling, just watch the battle.

Ling Huaan said gratefully, Thank you, both lords.

Hei Wuchangs chains are like long black snakes fighting with the female ghost. Constantly colliding with the sharp nails of the female ghost, sparks are scattered instantly.

Suddenly, with the sound of dang, the female ghosts nails broke with a pair of fingers cut off, and a shrill scream was heard.

All of you must die! The female ghost looked at everyone with a fierce face. Suddenly, a chill wind rose. The resentment stirred as the surrounding yin energy quickly gathered. The females ghost cut-off fingers slowly grew out. Not only did the nails return to their original state again, but her long hair was overgrowing like a thousand thin black hairs, quickly covering the entire hotel.

Seeing that the space around him was getting smaller and smaller, Bai Wuchangs brows furrowed even tighter. The cold expression on his face was the first time Ling Huaan had seen it. He waved the white flag in his hand and chanted the incantation silently between his pale lips. He saw that the white flag separated into countless white strips, a white wall quickly surrounded the crowd, and spread towards the surroundings, tightly entangled with the female ghosts black hair. The white flag is Bai Wuchangs holy weapon. It contains pure yin energy and is intertwined with the female ghosts grievances. With bursts of white smoke emerging, the grievances are purified. After a while, the hotel returned to its original state, and the female ghosts strength was greatly damaged. Hei Wuchang took the opportunity to catch her.

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Bai Wuchang looked at the corpse puppet still attacking the white wall. He frowned and said, the controller of these corpse puppets is not this female ghost.

Hei Wuchang said blankly, It doesnt matter who it is. Just destroy it.

While speaking, Hei Wuchang threw out the chains, bound the corpse puppets tightly, tightened them slowly, and directly squeezed them into slag. Bai Wuchang flicked his fingers, and a yin fire was released. The corpses burned cleanly, and Ling Huaan was saved from cleaning them up.

Let go of me, let me go, I want to kill him, I want to kill him! The female ghost looked at Ling Huaan viciously.

Ling Huaan approached the female ghost and asked again, what exactly is the karma between you and me that you want to kill me so badly?

Its you! If it wasnt for you. How could my son die? Its all because you meddled. Ill kill you, kill you!

Who is your son? Ling Huaan frowned and guessed, Wu Zheng?

The one who can count as karma with Ling Huaan and was a man should be Wu Zheng.

If it werent for you, how could my son die? I want revenge. That woman is the first, and you are next!

So you killed Zhang Aihua?

That woman is the culprit. Of course, I have to kill her. Im killing her and scattering her soul so she cant be reborn.

Your son connived at Zhang Aihuas murder and helped her dump the body. He has already planted evil consequences and will have no good end. He may have some karma with me, but its not your reason for doing evil.

I dont care, Ah-zheng is my only son. You killed him, and I want you to die. You blind man has some skills. If I cant kill you, I will kill the people around you and let you taste the pain of loss!

How did you know the Soul Refining Array? Who is the controller of the corpse puppet?

Haha, you think I will tell you? Dream on! Ling Huaan. If I cant kill you, someone will kill you anyway. Ill wait for you in the Underworld to see how badly you die, haha!

Hei Wuchang waved his hand; the female ghosts sharp voice stopped abruptly and said, You dont have to talk nonsense with her. When we get to the Underworld, there are ways to make her talk.

Ling Huaan bowed slightly and said, I am grateful to the two lords for this matter.

Bai Wuchang returned the salute and said, Its our duty to catch the ghosts and spirits causing trouble in the human realm. So you are welcome, Mr. Ling.

Hei Wuchang tugged on the chain and said with a blank face, Its over. Lets go.

Hearing this, Bai Wuchang smiled helplessly and said, Goodbye, Mr. Ling.

Two lords, take care.

In the blink of an eye, Hei Bai Wuchang and the female ghost disappeared before him. Everything in the hotel returned to normal. Ma Xiaohan, hiding behind Ling Huaan, stuck his head out and looked around with big eyes. After confirming there was no danger, he was curious and asked, Uncle, who were those two powerful people just now?

Hei Bai Wuchang. Ling Huaan turned around and said, Lets go out.

Who is Hei Bai Wuchang? Why does uncle call them lords? Ma Xiaohan asked as they walked out.

Hei Bai Wuchang are the underworlds messengers. Calling them lords is a respectful term. Ling Huaan answered patiently.

Then what is a soul-refining array, and what is a corpse puppet?

Ling Huaan said with amusement, Ling Huaan said with amusement, Are you a hundred thousand whys¹? You shouldnt understand these questions yet. So, from now on, unless I ask you, dont talk anymore.

Ma Xiaohan pouted. Although he was a little unhappy, he didnt say much.

A person and one ghost walked to the parking lot, and before the two of them got close, they heard footsteps, and Zhang Mians worried voice came, Mr. Ling, are you alright?

Ling Huaan shook his head and said, Im fine. The matter here is settled. Plant more peach and willow trees around the hotel to drive away evil spirits.

Zhang Mian nodded hurriedly. He didnt believe in ghosts before, but since he saw ghosts after checking accounts in the hotel, his worldview changed. Now, he believes in these things.

The hotel is all good, and those guests can also return. After taking me back, you can go back to work.

Zhang Mian drove Ling Huaan home. It was just near noon. As soon as he got home, he went preparing to cook some food, and Jiang Chengyan came in from the outside with the vegetables he had just bought downstairs.

The hotel is all good, and those guests can also return. After taking me back, you can go back to work.

Zhang Mian drove Ling Huaan home. It was just near noon. As soon as he got home, he went preparing to cook some food, and Jiang Chengyan came in from the outside with the vegetables he had just bought downstairs.

Jiang Chengyan couldnt help rolling his eyes and retorted,  Shy? Then what are you doing now?

We havent seen each other all morning, of course. I miss Captain Jiang, doesnt Captain Jiang miss me?

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Jiang Chengyans face became hot, and he changed the subject, How was the hotel matter? Did you encounter any danger? Is there a ghost there?

Ling Huaan patted his lips, Captain Jiang, kiss me first, and I will say it.

Whats wrong? Are you going to say it or not?  Although he said that, but Jiang Chengyans eyes unconsciously looked at Ling Huaans lips and unconsciously swallowed saliva.

Aiya, Captain Jiang still doesnt understand the situation. Ling Huaan decided to stop talking and kissed him directly.

Familiar temperature, familiar touch, and familiar taste, although they repeated every day, Ling Huaan seemed to be possessed and especially liked the feeling of kissing him.

Jiang Chengyan leaned on Ling Huaans shoulder and gasped slightly. The corners of his mouth couldnt help but rise and said, youve finished taking all the advantages. Now, say it.

Its just kissing. How can it be called finished? Captain Jiang, you have completely wronged me.

After the two had been together for so long, Jiang Chengyan naturally understood Ling Huaans meaning. His face turned red involuntarily, and he said, Then why dont you say it?

Lets talk about it, Ling  Huaan paused momentarily, saying,  There is indeed a ghost in the hotel, the female ghost in red who attacked Yan Yu. And she is Wu Zhengs mother. According to her, Zhang Aihua died and devoured her soul.

Wu Zhengs mother? Jiang Chengyan frowned and was puzzled, Zhang Aihua caused Wu Zhengs death. She wanted revenge on Zhang Aihua. Its understandable. Why would she want to harm you?

I always feel that someone is deliberately misleading her and wants to use her to get rid of me.

When he heard this, Jiang Chengyan frowned even more and asked, Why do you say that? Huaan, did you find something?

I went to the Yans Hotel today and found a lot of yin energy there. Later, I learned that it turned out to be a mass grave a long time ago. The amount of Yin energy over the years made it a good place for soul refining, and a soul-refining array was arranged there. This warms the female ghosts soul, makes her more capable, and refines a corpse puppet. If I dont go there in time, Im afraid there will be deaths one after another in the hotel.

Huaan, I dont understand what you said, but I understand what you mean. Is someone targeting you?

Yes, and I can roughly guess who it is. Im just not sure yet.

Footnotes

1. referred to a  book : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hundred_Thousand_Whys