Chapter 20 (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios

Editor: Atlas Studios

Retribution!

Something seemed to occur to Bai Ru, bringing about a change in her expression. She couldn’t help but ask, “Master, do you mean to say Li Meng’s father did something evil, so retribution fell on his son?”

Chen Hao shook his head. “I don’t know if his father was the one who did it. But that house is enveloped in deep resentment. I can sense the resentment of at least three victims who died a wrongful death. If my guess is correct, Li Meng’s mind was influenced by this resentment, leading him to play with water at the river and getting killed by that evil water ghost in the end.”

Bai Ru’s expression was dull. As if something suddenly struck her, the color drained from her face.

Chen Hao looked dubiously at Bai Ru.

What expression is this? Don’t tell me there are bad people in this woman’s home who inflicted harm on others?

But this woman doesn’t have resentment or evil thoughts or anything of the sort. On the contrary, she’s shielded by a noble aura. Ordinary ghosts dare not come near her.

“Master, I encountered a similar problem when I was little. At that time I was like possessed or something. I chased after a ball and ran into the roads and was nearly knocked down by a car. I suffered a great shock from that incident. After that, I had nightmares every night. It took several years before things went back to normal,” Bai Ru said.

Chen Hao paused, then smiled and said, “This is nothing. Kids are innocent and guileless and don’t have that many thoughts. It’s natural for a kid to get carried away by playing and not be able to distinguish dangers. Why, do you think you were possessed?”

Bai Ru remained quiet.

If she hadn’t seen this today, she might perhaps have this thinking.

But thinking about her elders’ past, Bai Ru felt that this wasn’t a mere coincidence.

“Right. Since I’ve agreed to help you resolve the Stream Mountain issue, I’ll keep my word. I’ll assign you a task now. Find a deity figurine or something that has been constantly worshipped with incense for a long time—preferably centuries. Best if you can find a few more,” Chen Hao said solemnly.

Bai Ru snapped out of her trance, her spirits lifted.

At least the ghost stuff hadn’t yet happened. Furthermore, with an amulet now, Bai Ru didn’t wish to think too much about this. Right now, the Stream Mountain construction site issue was much more important.

“Deity figurine? Why do you need this?” Bai Ru asked in astonishment.

Chen Hao glanced at her and said nothing.

Bai Ru’s mouth twitched.

Fine. I knew this scoundrel wouldn’t tell me.

But at least now they had gotten onto the right track. He wasn’t ignoring her like before.

Very soon, the Mercedes Benz arrived in the city. Chen Hao got out on a street.

Watching as Chen Hao’s back view disappeared around a corner, Bai Ru whipped out her phone and dialed a number.

“Dad, I’ve already contacted this Master Chen. Mm, I’ve confirmed it. He’s truly capable. But he’s asking us to find a worshipped deity figurine. His request is a little high—over a hundred years old. Alright, I got it. I’ll get on it right away.”

After hanging up the phone, Bai Ru resumed the aura of a career woman and ordered the chauffeur to start driving.