CH 277

Li Huowang's previous guess was correct. There was no ghost stealing life roots at all. It was just facing the rumors spread by the Taoist sects that deceive beings. The beggar from the Monitoring Heaven Bureau in front of him used a completely different method from Li Huowang.

"Is it necessary? Is it necessary to act so real?" Li Huowang pointed to the person who was killed by a single eyebrow.

"This is a trap set by the Taoist sects, how can we not act real? Do you think they will believe it if we just casually say it? Moreover, I was watching when I acted. They were all ordinary people who died."

The other party's words made Li Huowang feel a cold feeling in his heart. Why did he say this so frankly? Are all the people in the Monitoring Heaven Bureau like this?

Li Huowang was not so angry about these dead people. He just saw how the other party acted, and his vigilance increased a lot.

"I have to be more careful when dealing with this person in the future, so that I won't become a prop in their play like the ordinary people today."

Seeing Li Huowang standing there without saying a word, the beggar with a single eyebrow spoke first, "I'm Hong Da, a knife-for-hire, nice to meet you."

Knife-for-hire, this was the first time Li Huowang had heard this term. If it was only understood literally, this person was someone who lent knives to others.

However, if someone could become a small soldier in the Monitoring Heaven Bureau, then these three words could not only represent their literal meaning, there must be other meanings.

"Knife-for-hire?"

"Yes, I am indeed a knife-for-hire without any sect or faction. Hehe, sir, do you want to borrow a knife?" Hong Da opened his patched coat, and there were various blades scattered inside.

These knives were very old, many of them were covered in rust, and the blades were constantly curled up. This was also the reason why Li Huowang couldn't hurt him with his own Purple Spike Sword before.

"Hehe, sir, do you want to borrow my knife?" As Hong Da asked again, a broken knife was sent forward with its blade facing Li Huowang. There was a hint of expectation on Hong Da's face.

"If you lend me this knife, when do I have to return it?"

"Since it's a loan, when it's time to return it, I will naturally ask for it back." Hong Da said this, as if he hadn't said anything.

Li Huowang thought for a moment, slowly reached out to touch the blade covered in red rust, and stared closely at the other's expression.

Just as the red rust touched Li Huowang's hand, he pulled his hand back. "No need, my weapon is enough."

"Ah, forget it then. Since the matter in Pi County is over, Ear Jiu, we'll see each other again later."

Regretfully, Hong Da took back the knife, arched his hand towards Li Huowang, and walked towards the morgue.

A quick look at "pawread dot com" will leave you more fulfilled.

Just as his hand was about to grasp the copper pull ring on the wooden door, a bloody fingernail flew over and directly nailed into the wooden door.

"Wait a minute, I heard that the Monitoring Heaven Bureau pays well for their work. Since I also participated in the matter in Pi County, I should also have a share of the reward, right?"

Looking at the slowly bleeding crescent-shaped gap on the wooden door, Hong Da asked in surprise, "Oh? What if I don't give it to you?"

With this statement, the atmosphere in the morgue suddenly became tense.But with Li Huowang's next words, the oppressive atmosphere vanished instantly. "It's okay if you don't give it to me. I can do this business myself. Let me join the Monitoring Bureau, and we'll call it even."

Hong Da turned around and looked at him, seeming surprised by what he said. "Really? Alright then. Let's go to the Ministry of Rites together and register your name."

"Go to the Ministry of Rites?" Li Huowang immediately vetoed the idea. If he went to their headquarters and was discovered, he would be completely finished.

"It's too far. I have urgent matters to attend to. Is there any other way? I heard that many members of the Monitoring Bureau can be contacted separately."

After hearing Li Huowang's words, Hong Da thought for a moment and finally nodded. "Okay, I'll talk to my superiors. Don't go looking for him. If he agrees, he'll come find you."

"Don't worry. We've worked together before, and I'll put in a good word for you."

After speaking, Hong Da pushed open the door and walked out. When he arrived on the busy street, he picked up a large ceramic doll from the ground and placed it on his head.

He took out a broken fan from his waist, which was almost just a stick, and kept fanning his face with it as he walked towards the outskirts of Pi County.

After walking for half an hour, he threw the doll to the side of a nearby forest and said, "Earl Jiu, you don't need to follow me anymore. If I were really from the Taoist sects that deceive beings, today's events wouldn't have been so easy."

Li Huowang walked out of the forest next to him, bowed to him, and turned to walk towards Pi County.

When he saw Li Huowang's figure disappear into the distant lights, Hong Da asked, "What do you think?"

The sound of dry leaves being stepped on came from the nearby trees. A chubby man with a red drum around his waist, wearing a green robe and a doll with rosy cheeks on his face, emerged from the trees. He also carried a dragon ball made of red string that was used to dance with the dragon.

"It's not right. This person's behavior is suspicious and his origins are unknown. You suggested taking him to see the Ministry of Rites, but he refused. He might be from the Taoist sects that deceive beings."

The voice coming from under the ceramic doll was surprisingly young and gentle, completely out of sync with his large body.

As Hong Da habitually squatted down on the ground, there was a clanging sound of metal hitting the ground. "I don't think he's from the Taoist sects that deceive beings. Their scams wouldn't be so crude."

The doll, which was one size larger than a normal person's head, slowly turned, looking at Hong Da with its dark eyes. "But what if the Taoist sects that deceive beings anticipate our thoughts and are deliberately acting this way?"

"Besides, their leaders have already died twice. They probably won't come back to tempt fate again."

The doll's body didn't move at all, and it continued to repeat, "But what if the Taoist sects that deceive beings anticipate our thoughts and are deliberately acting this way?"

Hong Da impatiently glanced at the doll. "That's enough. I don't have time to play games with you."

The doll turned its head and repeated, looking towards Pi County in the distance. "He's carrying a copper sword from the Luo religion on his back. The other sword, which has its handle wrapped in cloth, emits the aura of a military family. And he even used the secret technique of the Ao Jing religion. It's strange, very strange."Hong Da nodded in agreement with the other's words. Although this kid was strange, his strength should not be underestimated. Even if he might be from the Taoist sects that deceive beings, he could still be used as a weapon."

"And then?"

Faced with his companion's questioning, Hong Da narrowed his eyes slightly and used the inside of his index finger to scratch his chin. "And then...we'll use him and see."