Chapter 99: The Underworld Official in the Mortal Realm!
At this very moment.
Ling Qiu crushed out his cigarette and crouched down, one hand resting on the ground.
He carefully sensed the movements of the spirits he had subdued.
He noticed that although their consciousness was gradually returning, the spirits were restless, on the verge of dissipating.
“Oh? The mastermind behind this is quite clever, preparing a backup plan!”
Indeed, the mastermind had thought things through thoroughly.
It seemed they had imprinted some kind of spiritual mark on these ghosts; once their consciousness fully recovered, it could trigger the mark, causing their souls to instantly scatter.
If that happened...
It would be troublesome.
Even if Ling Qiu restored their consciousness, there wouldn’t be enough time for proper communication.
Unless...
Right now, he had a living person.
Then, at the very moment the spirits regained consciousness, Ling Qiu could force the strongest fierce ghost into that person’s body, ensuring the spirit wouldn’t be destroyed for at least a few minutes!
But...
Where could he find such a living person?
Moreover, the host’s body must be strong and possess considerable willpower to withstand a fierce ghost’s possession!
Otherwise...
The instant the ghost entered, the host might faint immediately!
And then, Ling Qiu wouldn’t be able to extract any information.
Ling Qiu raised his head. The surroundings were pitch-black, almost no one in sight. Where to find a living person now?
Hmm?
After a quick scan, suddenly several figures appeared in his view.
That person… wasn’t that Liu Donghai?
Ling Qiu recognized him.
And beside Liu Donghai was a burly man in camouflage!
Judging by his vigorous, imposing stride...
This was clearly a trained fighter!
Not only that, but someone with rich combat experience—a practical, battle-hardened practitioner!
They approached with fierce expressions, clearly coming for him.
Could this be Liu Donghai’s hired muscle to deal with Ling Qiu?
Realizing this, an involuntary smile flickered across Ling Qiu’s face.
So it goes to show...
Late at night, it’s best not to wander around aimlessly.
No matter how confident or strong you are, it’s better not to.
What if you run into Ling Qiu?
There’s a path to heaven you refuse, but you break through hell’s gates instead!
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The arrival of Liu Donghai’s group just happened to solve Ling Qiu’s urgent problem!
That burly man—wasn’t he the perfect vessel?
“Ling Qiu!!!”
As they drew near, Liu Donghai shouted angrily.
Ling Qiu stood up, hands in pockets, looking at them coolly.
Wang Ba stopped before Ling Qiu. Standing nearly two meters tall with a muscular build, he seemed like a giant compared to Ling Qiu, holding a definitive upper hand in stature.
“You must be Ling Qiu?” Wang Ba called out with a teasing tone.
Ling Qiu smiled slightly: “Yes.”
“Good! At least you have guts to admit who you are!”
Wang Ba sneered. “Do you know why I’m here?”
Ling Qiu answered calmly, “You’re asking me?”
“Yes, asking you!”
“Oh, then I guess you’re hungry. But you came to the wrong place—the restroom is over there,” Ling Qiu said with a slight mockery, tilting his head.
Wang Ba took a moment to react, then his temper flared: “What did you say?!”
Liu Donghai, emboldened by Wang Ba’s presence, pointed at Ling Qiu’s nose: “Ling Qiu! Don’t get arrogant! Death is near, yet you still dare to mouth off!”
Ling Qiu yawned: “Fine, if you want to fight, hurry up.”
“Oh?!”
Wang Ba’s brow twitched: “Kid! You sure? You know, I don’t strike unless I have to, but once I do, you’ll lose at least half your life!”
Ling Qiu was too lazy to respond, pulling out his phone and scrolling.
Seeing this attitude, Wang Ba’s fury only grew!
“Arrogant! Too arrogant! I was going to say, since you’re young and ignorant, kneel and kowtow ten times to my brother Donghai and apologize, and I might spare you! So you wouldn’t go around claiming I bullied you! But...”
Wang Ba stepped forward, cracking his neck and arms: “Since you’re so reckless, I’ll settle this the manly way — fight me! When you beg on your knees, I stop!”
With that, Wang Ba strode forward, the air whistling around him with each move.
“Kill him! Brother Wang Ba!”
Liu Donghai transformed into a cheerleader, shouting encouragements.
To him, Wang Ba’s fierce attack already meant Ling Qiu was doomed!
The few followers nearby saw Wang Ba’s fist slam fiercely toward Ling Qiu’s face...
They even instinctively wanted to cover their eyes...
Afraid that such a powerful punch might crush Ling Qiu’s head like a watermelon!
Boom!
A heavy thud!
Just as Liu Donghai and the others were ready to cheer loudly...
What followed left them chilled to the bone, speechless with shock!!!
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They saw...
At the moment Wang Ba’s fist was mere millimeters from Ling Qiu’s face...
Ling Qiu suddenly lifted his foot!
Then...
Wang Ba was kicked away like a kite with its string cut!
“Ow!”
Wang Ba howled in pain.
Thud!
He crashed to the ground, rolling several times before barely stabilizing on his stomach.
“Ah...”
Holding his stomach, he struggled to rise!
Raising his head, his eyes wide as if he’d seen a ghost, his face pale as iron, he glared at Ling Qiu.
“You... uh... you...”
Wang Ba was stunned!
He couldn’t believe...
Why was Ling Qiu’s move so fast?
Why was his strength so great?!
His stomach churned violently, waves of acid rising to his throat!
Ling Qiu wore a look of extreme boredom, lazily shaking his head.
Boring. Too boring.
People with such amateurish skills kept appearing before him one after another...
Couldn’t someone with real strength show up for once?
If it weren’t for the need to “protect” this big guy’s body for the upcoming ghost possession, Ling Qiu’s kick would have shattered his bones, leaving him unconscious and vomiting blood!
Buzz!
Hmm?
At this moment, Ling Qiu felt a vibration beneath his feet!
It’s done!
The spirits had fully regained consciousness!
Now’s the time!
Ling Qiu raised two fingers slightly, guiding a breath of energy to capture the fierce ghost’s soul, then quickly approached and grabbed Wang Ba off the ground!
Slap!
A crisp sound!
Ling Qiu forcefully slapped Wang Ba on the forehead!