Damn it! Let’s smash the darkness together!

Chapter 1352: 175: Ghost Killing Sect

Capítulo 1352: Chapter 175: Ghost Killing Sect

Xu Shu paused in the hallway: “I think I won’t, it shouldn’t be this way.”

“Why are you so confident?”

Xu Shu was silent for a moment: “Because we are humans first, and Transcendents are just people with a bit more power.”

After speaking, they had already reached the eighteenth floor. Xu Shu walked toward a group of Judgement Department officers not far down the corridor, who were here collecting evidence and carrying out their duties.

He didn’t continue discussing the topic of whether “Transcendents should view ordinary people as people” with Xiao Ya, as forcing the other party to remove such a biased filter would be meaningless.

Everyone’s life is different, with different experiences and naturally different worldviews. It is best to seek common ground while reserving differences.

Seeing this, Xiao Ya didn’t say more.

“Alas, being too focused on family will only hurt you in the end.” She sighed silently and continued following Xu Shu with a light step, though her eyes seemed a bit melancholic.

The two quickly arrived at the room where the incident occurred.

The door number was 1804, and the surrounding apartments, including two neighbors, were cordoned off with yellow tape, and the residents had been taken to the Judgement Department for investigation.

Seeing the two approach recklessly, someone came to stop them immediately, but once Xiao Ya flashed her credentials, the prosecutors nodded and let them through.

Still, even though they were allowed to pass, Xu Shu was somewhat surprised.

“Why do they seem not to fear you much?” he asked softly.

Given Xiao Ya’s status as a High-level Prosecutor and her evidently significant position within the Judgement Department, shouldn’t these guys show at least a little humility upon seeing her reveal her identity, if not kneeling in awe?

Judging by their attire and badges, the highest in charge here was only a second-tier officer at most.

Shouldn’t they be trembling and shouting, “Welcome, officer, for your inspection” or something? Xu Shu puzzled over it.

In response, Xiao Ya gave a mysterious smile: “I have my ways, of course. Let’s not worry about this now and first check out the situation.”

As she wouldn’t say more, Xu Shu naturally let it go.

The on-site protection was well-handled because, in reality, there was nothing much to protect.

The room showed almost no signs of being broken into, just some shattered teacups and mugs now present.

This seemed to be left behind by the victim long after being implanted with the “evil fetus,” due to pain.

This included the neighboring houses on the left and right sides; no traces of fighting were found there either.

The only thing worth noting was the marks on the inside of the door.

1804 had the number “1” written on the inside, the left room was “2”, and the right room was “3”.

“What’s this supposed to be? A countdown? This house is 1, so they finally chose to target them?” Battle-hardened Xu Shu speculated.

Xiao Ya clicked her tongue and said: “Geez, it turns out it’s really the Ghost Killing Sect at work! I’ve seen this in the records; it’s their arrogant posture after a murder, and these aren’t just numbers, there’s an internal mystery hidden with them.”

“Didn’t you just say they were exterminated?” Xu Shu Dao.

“It’s common for exterminated organizations to usually have one fish that gets away! Wait a minute, didn’t I just hear you say this before?” Xiao Ya asked suspiciously.

Xu Shu shook his head: “Never mind, tell me what this internal mystery is. It seems quite mystical and cultivated; it feels like a league of gentlemen, far better than the Annihilation Association.”

He was genuinely curious, considering that the Annihilation Association, also said to be the nemesis of Living Cultivators, went for a rather gruesome and horrifying approach at crime scenes, posing victims’ bodies in symbolically meaningful positions that were downright despicable.

In contrast, the ‘Ghost Killing Sect’ seemed to have a somewhat metaphysical style, with the three numbers written perfectly straight and elegant.

“Er…”

However, upon hearing Xu Shu’s comment, Xiao Ya gave him a peculiar look, hesitated for a moment, and said, “The meaning of these numbers isn’t all that important, maybe you shouldn’t listen to it after all.”

“Why? What’s wrong with the meaning? Please explain.” Xu Shu asked curiously.

“You really want to hear?”

“Stop beating around the bush.”

“Alright.”

With resignation, Xiao Ya pointed at the ‘three’ on the right and said, “This three represents the number of people involved in this operation, which is three.”

Xu Shu suddenly realized: “I see, and what does two represent?”

“Two rounds.” Xiao Ya said.

Xu Shu’s expression froze: “What?”

“Are you so innocent? It means forcing the female homeowner in the house to convert for two rounds. ‘1’ indicates the final result is to create a living cadaver.” Xiao Ya paused, adding, “In the records, the largest numbers I’ve seen are ’50”6”4′.”

“…” Xu Shu was dumbfounded for several seconds.

After a while, he spat onto the corner: “I take back what I said earlier, these damn, disgusting beasts.”

“Mm.” Seeing Xu Shu furious, a delicate gleam passed through Xiao Ya’s eyes.

But she didn’t say much, merely nodding understandibly.

Xu Shu cursed a few words before asking: “And what is a living cadaver?”

“This is the special aspect of that evil fetus. Normally, an ‘evil fetus’ used by a Fallen Apostle causes the body to birth one or more creatures controlled by them, but it doesn’t actually harm the enemy much; it’s like being slashed several times, and with a bit of treatment, the injuries can recover.

“However, the evil fetus frequently used by the Ghost Killing Sect is a little different. This evil fetus gradually merges with the victim and ultimately takes over their flesh, forming a ‘living cadaver,’ which is the host of the evil fetus.

“It’s worth mentioning that in this state, the host, although losing their body, maintains their consciousness. They continue to feel pain and watch helplessly as they kill friends and family until the evil fetus is destroyed. It’s hard for them to die ahead of time.”

After Xiao Ya finished speaking, Xu Shu’s skin twitched.

He realized his earlier misunderstanding was quite profound.

Compared to the Annihilation Association, this Ghost Killing Sect was truly among the worst of the wretched!

Next to them, even the methods he used to torment demons or extract information in the past were innocent like a newborn child.

“Sorry, I admit I was too extreme earlier; I shouldn’t have judged by appearances.” Xu Shu stated sincerely.

“It’s alright, it’s only human, I’ve seen it often.” Xiao Ya, mature beyond her years, comforted Xu Shu by patting him on the shoulder like an old granny.

Xu Shu, however, perked up: “So, have you found any leads?”

Xiao Ya nodded, fiddling with a Liu Ren Divine Dice-like object, and after a while, she said with bright eyes: “Yes! More than that, I’ve discovered something very important!”

“What?”

“I’ve found traces of Voodoo!”

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