This scene took everyone by surprise.No one expected this to happen.Not even Mo Lin, who was caught off guard.
"Ugh..." Lin Xi felt an immediate wave of nausea and vomited.The sight was revolting beyond measure.Feng Mingyu and Yun Ling, standing beside Lin Xi, shared the same reaction—both covering their mouths, desperately trying not to retch.Mo Lin, however, remained composed, showing no signs of intense reaction.
The group stepped out of the vehicle.Surrounding them was a thick, white fog, the visibility barely a meter.Unfamiliar with the area, they had no idea where they were.Massive trees loomed all around them.
"Do you think someone wants us dead here?" Lin Xi murmured."Seems likely," Feng Mingyu replied, nodding.She then turned toward Mo Lin, signaling for him to speak."Why are you looking at me? I have no idea what's going on," Mo Lin replied. Indeed, even he was unsure of the situation.
They moved cautiously, searching for a way to escape."Don't wander off. If you want to stay alive, come here quickly," a commanding voice suddenly called out.They turned to follow the voice.A bald man stood before them, flanked by two young men.Their clothes were ragged, and they appeared rather destitute.
"Lo Xinghai? What are you doing here?" Lin Xi recognized the man immediately.He was a Ghost Master from the Purple Dragon Society.
"Just like you," Lo Xinghai said with a grim expression. "I came to Beihai for support, but we were set up.""This place is dangerous. There are two terrifying-level ghosts here. Several of our Ghost Masters from the Purple Dragon Society were killed by those two."
While Lo Xinghai was speaking, Mo Lin continued to survey his surroundings, his gaze darting about.
"Hey... can't you hear me? Aren't you afraid of dying?" Lo Xinghai growled, clearly annoyed at Mo Lin's nonchalance.From Lo Xinghai's perspective, Mo Lin was practically courting death.
"Here they come!""Here they come!" Lo Xinghai's expression twisted in panic as he immediately turned to run, his two companions following suit.Yet, Mo Lin remained still, unfazed.
"You guys really have a death wish, don't you?" Lo Xinghai sneered.Feng Mingyu, too, stayed put, unmoving. She knew Mo Lin had nightmare-level ghosts by his side.
"You all go ahead. I'll hold off these two terrifying ghosts," Yun Ling said, stepping forward, ready to summon her contracted ghost.Just then, Mo Lin stopped her.
"Leave it to me."Before Yun Ling could respond, Mo Lin summoned Chen Xi.With Chen Xi's appearance, a terrifying aura radiated from her body.Yun Ling gasped in shock, "Nightmare-level!"It was no wonder she was so surprised—this was her first time witnessing Mo Lin summon such a formidable ghost.
Suddenly, a thought crossed Yun Ling's mind.Not long ago, a fifth-level Ghost Master had appeared in Yun Chuan.That Master even caused a disturbance at the Ghost Masters' headquarters.If she wasn't mistaken, Mo Lin must be that very fifth-level Ghost Master.
"Chu Xing!"Mo Lin called out again.Another nightmare-level ghost materialized.Lo Xinghai, who had barely begun to run, stopped dead in his tracks. He stared at Mo Lin in disbelief, his face a portrait of shock."Two nightmare-level ghosts?""This kid... he's that powerful?"
The two terrifying ghosts turned to flee, realizing they were no match for the nightmare-level entities.But it was already too late.In the next instant, Chen Xi appeared before one of the ghosts and swiftly dispatched it.At the same time, Chu Xing took care of the other.Two nightmare-level ghosts were no match for these powers.
"Just like me? You have two ghosts?" Yun Ling gasped.This was the first time she encountered someone with two ghosts, just like herself.Feng Mingyu, observing the stunned expressions around her, couldn't help but smile smugly.After all, during their past ghost-hunting missions together, Mo Lin had left her astonished countless times.
With the death of the two terrifying ghosts, the thick mist in the air gradually dissipated, revealing the surroundings.Lo Xinghai stepped forward, his voice solemn. "This situation reeks of conspiracy. Someone clearly wants us dead."
Mo Lin and Lin Xi exchanged a look, as if to say "No kidding."It was obvious that someone was behind this.The area felt strangely off, as though a signal jammer had been set up.None of their phones had any reception.
After finding a path, the group managed to leave the area.Only when they reached a main road did their signal return.Lin Xi's face tightened as she spoke in a low voice, "Everyone who came here with us... they're all dead."She couldn't reach the others, and had received a message from one of them, confirming their deaths.They had split up when they arrived by taxi. It seemed those people had been lured to another location and killed.
Feng Mingyu shuddered. If it hadn't been for following Mo Lin, they might have met the same fate."Let's go to the Ghost Masters' headquarters and see what's going on," Mo Lin said, leading the group toward their next destination.
They hailed a taxi once again.This time, with the previous experience in mind, they were cautious, observing both the driver and the road conditions.The ride was uneventful.
They arrived safely at the Ghost Masters' headquarters.Upon entering the building, they were greeted by two guards at the entrance."Hello, we're Ghost Masters from Yun Chuan," Lin Xi introduced herself.
"Please, come in and have a seat. Wait for a moment," one of the black-clad men said, escorting them into the building and directing them to the lounge.After a brief two-minute wait, a man dressed in a black suit walked toward them with a smile."I'm Cao Minglang, the acting manager of the Beihai Ghost Masters' headquarters," he introduced himself."Have you encountered any issues on your way here?"
"No issues," Mo Lin replied coolly.Not knowing whether this man was friend or foe, Mo Lin chose to conceal the truth.
"Good. We've had some incidents recently, and many of our Ghost Masters were lost. We are currently short-handed, so it's fortunate that you came to assist.""There are many ghost-hunting missions that require your help," Cao Minglang continued, assigning tasks to each of them.Mo Lin was directed to the western suburbs, while Lin Xi and the others were given other assignments.Everyone accepted their tasks without complaint.
"Be careful on your mission. If anything happens, let me know," Mo Lin reminded his companions."Got it...""Don't worry, it should be fine," Lin Xi replied calmly.
And so, the group split up.Mo Lin followed a young woman to the western suburbs.The team of Ghost Masters assigned to the area consisted of a small group of about ten people.
"Ugh... I wonder what's going on. Ever since the deputy manager of the Ghost Masters died, it feels like we have endless ghosts to catch," the young woman lamented beside Mo Lin."It's as if someone is deliberately releasing these ghosts," she added.
"Don't overthink it. Just focus on your task," a middle-aged man said reassuringly."Young man, the ghosts in Beihai are particularly vicious. Be careful when you're hunting," the man warned Mo Lin kindly.
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