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91: 91. The Same Kind 91: 91. The Same Kind “Cough—ptui.” The Exorcist spat out a mouthful of blood foam, his expression somber, “Do you know them?” “Seen a few times.” Lu Li’s gaze shifted, landing on the blood threads constantly emerging around him. The Black Charcoal Ghost intentionally controlled the blood threads to avoid Lu Li, allowing him close contact with them. As the blood line flashed by, indiscernible as to what it was, only exuding a ominous aura that spread around him. “Cough cough cough... Kid, do you know what you just saved!” The Exorcist coughed again, spitting out more bloody phlegm, his condition not very good. “Obviously.” “Knowing that and you still dare to protect it!” “Its identity and whether I protect it shouldn’t be greatly related.” Lu Li politely answered. The Exorcist across him appeared to be from the Taoist Sect, his presence indicating that Lu Li was not alone. There were still others of his kind active among humans. “Humph... Another young person poisoned by a love affair with a ghost...” The Exorcist’s gaze measured back and forth between the human and ghost, suddenly realizing something, he snorted coldly, “You better stay away, this is a murderous evil spirit, who has bloodied many hands, attracting the wrath of both heaven and man!” “...Is that so?” Lu Li was slightly surprised, turning his head to look at the Black Charcoal Ghost. “Have you killed people?” “No... not.” The Black Charcoal Ghost spoke in a heavy tone, his breath unstable. Its chest wound was healing, with burnt charcoal covering the surface. “The Exorcist said you’ve bloodied many hands, what’s that about?” The Black Charcoal Ghost lifted its red fingers, “Black... got tired of it, wanted to try red.” “What about causing wrath of heaven and man, what did you do?” The Black Charcoal Ghost countered, “Not paying rent on time... does that count?” “It doesn’t.” “Then, no.” Lu Li turned back, addressing the Exorcist, “You heard that, my friend here has been staying home quietly after becoming a ghost, you’ve mistaken the ghost.” The Black Charcoal Ghost spoke in silence, “...Friend... girlfriend?” “Just a friend.” Lu Li added a word without turning back. The Exorcist ignored him, stubbornly advising, “Since you know each other, I advise you to stay away from it, it’s an evil spirit, abhorred by heaven and earth.” “Has it done anything against heaven or harmed reason?” Lu Li asked. “It will sooner or later.” “Has it harmed the innocent?” Lu Li asked again. “It soon will.” Lu Li shook his head slightly, “It’s the 21st century, are there still such stubborn people?” “Kid, you understand nothing.” The Exorcist’s wrinkled old face showed a trace of sadness as he coughed lightly, “Cough cough... You don’t know the terror of a ghost. If they want to kill someone, no one can escape. The more a ghost kills, the stronger it becomes. The one behind you is an extremely terrible evil spirit from the start because of its grudge; the stronger the ghost, the more twisted and extreme its nature becomes. Don’t think it’s harmless now, but once it becomes extreme due to some experiences... it could easily kill all the residents of this building.” “You should know, ghosts enhance their power through killing and resentment. By then, Lingling City would be powerless to control it!” No wonder Yang Chunxue has been more emotional lately, is this why... “What you said makes sense, I shouldn’t meddle in areas I don’t understand.” Lu Li spoke earnestly, just as the Exorcist thought his persuasion had worked, Lu Li spoke again, “But since I know it, I can’t let you harm it.” In other words, Lu Li understood the reasoning, but he refused. “Cough cough cough cough cough... Why can’t I get through to you!” The Exorcist, exasperated, blew his beard and glared, shouting, “You’ll regret this.” “That’s my business.” Seeing his persuasion was ineffective, the Exorcist narrowed his eyes, his voice turning cold, “What if I must exterminate this evil spirit...” “I can only be disrespectful to my elders and the young then.” Unsheathing his knife, Lu Li pulled out a kitchen knife. “Hmph, a mere mortal also wants to obstruct...” The Exorcist’s words halted, his pupils constricting as he stared at the kitchen knife in Lu Li’s hand. “This knife...” This knife had killed ghosts, more than one. The Exorcist’s expression instantly became solemn; he no longer treated Lu Li as an ordinary person, thinking that he might have encountered a colleague. However, his methods lack order, seemingly a wild card, not like someone from my Taoist Sect... The Exorcist temporarily restrained his actions of capturing the ghost by force and advised Lu Li, “Seeing as you are a local, I advise you to keep yourself clean.” “I believe my relationship with it is quite innocent,” Lu Li replied. Suddenly, the Black Charcoal Ghost interjected from behind, “I... don’t particularly... mind.” Lu Li remained silent, after all, Black Charcoal Ghost was already described as “an obsession with matchmaking” in his character setting. “Since that’s the case, don’t blame me, the Exorcist, for not being polite... My skills are all for subduing demons and exorcising ghosts, not much against people, but not none either...” Seeing his persuasion was ineffective, the Exorcist sighed helplessly and pulled out an electric baton from behind. Hence, in the charred living room, a Taoist-like Exorcist holding an electric baton coldly warned, “Kid, if you don’t want to suffer, better step aside...” Beep beep beep— Lu Li pulled out his phone and started pressing. “What are you doing!” The Exorcist suddenly realized something and shouted. Lu Li paused his action and looked up, “Calling the police.” “What... what?” Lu Li explained, “I believe your words, but the police won’t. They will take you in for investigation on charges of pretending to be spirits, possessing restricted weapons, and assaulting a citizen.” The Exorcist stamped his foot in anger, cursing how detestable this young man was! Lu Li continued, “You are old, perhaps they’ll only reprimand you. But as the victim, if I refuse to forgive you, you’re likely to be detained in administrative custody. A few days later when you come out, you’ll find your sect whispering behind your back about your affairs, and your secretly admired junior sister will also reject your advances due to your embarrassment.” “I don’t have a junior sister...” “Then a senior sister.” “...” The Exorcist suddenly fell silent, as if struck by the point. “No matter how many good deeds you did before, they will all be ruined because you were arrested by the police.” The Exorcist pondered for a while, narrowing his eyes, “You really want to protect this evil spirit?” “Yes.” “Aren’t you afraid of the karma?” “That’s my business.” “You’d better not regret it...” “I won’t. By the way, can we exchange mobile numbers, or addresses, pigeons are fine too.” Always fighting alone, Lu Li was eager to learn more information, and these Buddhist and Taoist teachings that had been passed down for thousands of years seemed like excellent choices. “So you want this little rascal to lead the police to raid my lair, dream on!” The Exorcist, seeing the cunning in Lu Li’s eyes, snorted coldly, glancing at the Black Charcoal Ghost, and declared, “Evil spirit, this kid is protecting you this time, I’ll let it go. But if I see you again, you will be slain!” The Black Charcoal Ghost’s aura surged, responding in kind, “Likewise.” “Hmph!” The Exorcist put away the electric baton, not even glancing at the Peach Wood Sword shattered into pieces on the ground, and left with a flick of his sleeve. The sound of footsteps gradually faded until they disappeared. Seconds later, Lu Li shouted towards the door, “Old sir, why are you hiding behind the door?” “Damnable lad! Making me furious!” A foot-stomping curse followed by footsteps moving away, the presence not heard anymore.

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