Chapter 33 (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios

Editor: Atlas Studios

After his unresolved issue was settled, Li Meng’s body started to give out a gentle white glow.

Amidst the glow, Li Meng’s body became more and more transparent.

He thanked the young siblings, Chen Hao and Zhou Gang, and even Zhao Yuan for taking care of him all these years.

Finally, Li Meng beamed at Wei Xiuhong. “Mom, I’m leaving. You must take good care of your health. If it’s possible, I’ll continue to be your son in the next lifetime.”

Li Meng then turned into specks of light and dissipated in the air.

Striking a chord in her heart, Wei Xiuhong’s eyes reddened, tears flowing down continuously. She covered over her mouth tightly, trying her best to suppress the sobbing sounds.

The young girl held Wei Xiuhong’s shoulders, comforting her gently.

“I think you’d better take her to the car first. It’s dark and cold at night, being overly grievous is damaging to her health.” Chen Hao reminded her.

The young girl gazed at Chen Hao with a complex look in her eyes, before holding Wei Xiuhong and slowly leaving.

However, the young guy was pretty bold. After the most difficult first time of seeing a ghost, he actually appeared very excited now… this silly boy.

Chen Hao turned around and said to Zhao Yuan, “I’m working on your matter slowly. Also, that companion of yours shouldn’t continue to stay here. Call him out. Remember, this is an order. I’m not asking out of politeness. There’s no room for negotiation. If he doesn’t heed my words, it’s not like I have no means of dealing with him.”

Zhao Yuan paused, surprised that Chen Hao actually could be bothered with his companion.

But thinking about it, it made sense. Li Meng had left, and after his mother’s grave was found, after his obsession was resolved, he would be leaving too. When that happened, his friend would be the only ghost left here. That would be too lonely.

They were friends in life and death, and they relied on each other for companionship over these hundred years. As such, their relationship wasn’t inferior to that of a married couple who grew old together. Although his companion ultimately couldn’t resist loneliness and temptation and committed a wrong deed, he had already suffered punishment. He couldn’t possibly leave him in the lurch now.

Zhao Yuan responded, transformed into dark energy, and returned to the depths of the river.

Zhou Gang asked, astonished, “Why? You want to help that ferocious ghost who caused Li Meng’s death?”

Chen Hao said, “Although he did something wrong, it was hard enough that he managed to remain a kind ghost for a hundred years. The reason he committed the mistake was perhaps that he was influenced by that vengeful spirit in Li Meng’s house. So I’m thinking of helping him, lest he remains here and, should he recover one day, become troublesome.”

Zhou Gang nodded, to express he understood.

Such as himself. As a police officer, not only did he have to arrest bad crooks, but he also had to prevent the crimes from taking place. Only then would the people live with peace of mind. A ghost who had harmed someone was akin to a lawbreaker with a criminal record, as well as the motive to harm others again. To continue keeping it here was being irresponsible to the living.

But Zhou Gang had no idea that, although Chen Hao made it sound like he was a saint for doing so, in actual fact, he wasn’t able to kill this ghost at present. Yet, he was afraid that this fellow would secretly harm humans. Hence, he decided he might as well do a sending for his soul, lest something happens and he would then be responsible for it.

Very soon, Zhao Yuan returned, this time with a man with a weak yin body wearing a green shirt. He seemed slightly older than Zhao Yuan.

When the green-shirt man saw Chen Hao, his body quivered a little. He couldn’t possibly not be scared. Standing before him was a true master who could effortlessly destroy his hundred years of cultivation and return him to his original form. Don’t mention committing evil, right now, it only had to suffer a weak blow and his spirit would evaporate. Hence, when Chen Hao threatened him to come out, he could only do as he was told.

“Master, this is my classmate-cum-good friend Fan Zheng when I was alive. He was trapped under the Willow River with me for more than a hundred years. He already knows his mistake. Please pardon him, Master.” Zhao Yuan bowed to Chen Hao as he spoke.

Fan Zheng quickly bowed as well. He said, “I bore evil thoughts and harmed a human life previously. I realized my mistake now. Please do a sending for my soul, Master.”

Chen Hao said, sounding displeased, “Alright, everyone who committed a mistake shows an attitude like yours after they’re caught. Whether you are truly remorseful or whether you’re putting on an act, you yourself know best. I don’t wish to know. But since that evil energy and malicious intent was obliterated by me, there’s hope for you. Tell me, what was your obsession when you died?”

Facing different ghosts required different attitudes.