Book 7: Chapter 34: Rescue

Book 7: Chapter 34: Rescue

Since they figured out the how, all that remained was to save Bao Da Tong.

His thoughts are really meticulous. Wan Li sighed. Looks like that little fellow is no ordinary ghost to be so scheming and come up with such a nefarious plan.New novel chapters are published on

The other two didnt speak but they knew he was right.

Although it wasnt clear why Lil Tong wanted to harm Bao Da Tong, he had truly used a clever method. He had taken advantage of an unplanned event and then manipulated things to cause his enemy to complete his plans.

No matter what he turns into, I can recognize him!

Was Lil Tong referring to Bao Da Tong? Was he randomly picking on Bao Da Tong, or did he hate him for saving Xiao Xia and suspecting him? Was he trying to get rid of an obstacle or did he already have a grudge against him?

This was really a mystery!

But Ruan Zhan had no time to consider all of that. He could only put the riddles aside for now. His task at hand was to save Bao Da Tong. Luckily Bao Da Tong had been smart enough to protect his own life.Luckily Xiao Xia had remembered the event, allowing him to find the root cause. It was also lucky he had sensed that Bao Da Tong was in danger and hurried back. Otherwise, he would have snuffed it this time for sure.

What needs to be done? Wan Li asked.

Call Ni Yang up. Ruan Zhan instructed concisely. That kid is really good with laptops. I need someone to fix that damaged photo. Ruan Zhan opened the photos in the E drive and found Bao Da Tongs photo. As expected, the background had turned black and white, with the photo covered in faint red lines. They appeared identical to the imprints on Bao Da Tongs body. It was like the photo had been crinkled, and blood was seeping out of the cracks.

But this way Ni Yang will find out about your secret. Xiao Xia was a little worried.

Its fine. Put the laptop in Bao Da Tongs room so Ni Yang wont see what Im doing here. Ruan Zhan said. Besides, those two kids are very smart and they hang around here all the time. Bao Da Tong hasnt appeared in two days so they must have realized something already. We just have a tacit understanding.

What will you do? Wan Li asked.

I will astral project my soul and try to repair and return Bao Da Tongs damaged soul. However, I need someone to protect me. If Lil Tong notices and tries to interfere, I will be in danger. I need someone innately repulsive to spirits.

Say no more, thats me. Wan Li raised his hand.

What about me? Xiao Xia asked.

You handle the communication. Ruan Zhan said. Although Im astral projecting, I will telepathically tell Wan Li what to do. Since he cant leave my side, you will have to transfer the message to Ni Yang in the other room. Likewise, if something happens at Ni Yangs side, you need to immediately let me know.

After planning things out, Xiao Xia fetched Ni Yang and asked him to help fix one of Bao Da Tongs photos. According to Ruan Zhan, Ni Yang had to remove all the lines on the photo and make the background pure white again.

Dont worry, Im able to discern between several shades of white. Also, my photo editing skills are second to none. Ni Yang knew something happened to Bao Da Tong, and also knew his boss was no ordinary person. However, he was smart enough not to ask any questions.

Xiao Xia smiled gratefully. But your boss also said during this process, things youve already fixed might revert back, or strange things might appear on the photo. Dont panic if that happens, because the corruption definitely wont be faster than you can fix it. When the boss tells you to stop, you have to immediately save.

I got it, I got it. Ni Yang answered, thinking that Liu Tie was going to be exhausted tonight. He had heard Sis Xiao Xia tell Liu Tie he would have to take care of all the bars customers by himself tonight. He had to make everything appear normal, and no one could suspect anything was different. He also couldnt allow anyone to approach the stairs or the kitchen. Even if a customer tried to use the restroom, he had to tell them it was broken and have them use one from a store nearby. While a laptop seemed easy to use, using any software expertly, especially a photo editing one, was very difficult. This was apparent from Ni Yangs serious expression. He was normally sloppy and enjoyed messing around. But now, his expression was so focused Xiao Xia didnt dare make a sound, afraid of distracting him and endangering Bao Da Tong.

Huh? After some time, when Xiao Xias legs were almost too sore to remain standing, Ni Yang suddenly exlaimed softly.

Xiao Xia hurried over. On the screen, Bao Da Tongs face which had been half-fixed already was suddenly covered in bloody lines again. They were like red spiderwebs, and even emitted sizzling sounds.

He really deserved to be employee of the month!

Thinking this, Xiao Xia patted Liu Ties shoulder. Some good stuff from Master Bao. She randomly made something up. He said this would bring wealth and fortune. I was supposed to put it up but kept forgetting. I remembered just now.

She had raised her voice and most people had heard it. They immediately started asking how much the lucky charms were worth.

You should ask Master Bao. Im also not too sure. Xiao Xia responded randomly.

When is Lil Bao coming back? Havent seen him in a few days. A regular asked.

Hes off on a consultant trip for a tombs fengshui. He should be back soon. Liu Tie hurriedly spoke up.

Xiao Xia understood this was what he had been telling customers, and added a few words in agreement. Then, she walked beyond the counter and looked out the door.

Zhang Jia Lin was there!

She stood around a meter away from the door, staring fixedly inside. Her arms were outstretched, as if about to open the door and enter, but she didnt dare take that step. No one passing by seemed to notice her existence. Even when people walked by the door or entered the bar, they would pass right through. She clearly wasnt corporeal!

Where had the real Zhang Jia Lin gone? Had the little lasss body already been destroyed by this fiend?

Xiao Xias anger overcame her fear, causing her to glare back at the fiendish child without shirking back. What comes around, goes around. Since youve harmed people, you should await punishment! She spoke in her mind, knowing the fiend child could hear her.

As expected, her mind chilled and a sentence wormed its way inside. Give him to me, I want revenge!

Revenge? Against whom? Bao Da Tong? What had he provoked this time?

Xiao Xia was confused for a moment. Before she could ponder over it, the little girls figure suddenly vanished. Liu Tie called behind her, Sis Xiao Xia, shouldnt you head back up? Didnt you still have unfinished work to do?

Ill head up right away. She looked around, confirming the fiend child hadnt entered, before going upstairs.

Ni Yang was still nervously restoring the photo. Since the AC was turned off, sweat had also soaked his clothes. Xiao Xia used a towel to wipe his face, preventing sweat from dripping into his eyes. She took the opportunity to glance at the screen.

Bao Da Tongs face was already over half restored. Although there were new red lines forming erratically across his face, it was already possible to count exactly how many there were. The rescue seemed to have reached the final phase.

However, Xiao Xia didnt dare grow careless and she walked over to the window. This time, Zhang Jia Lin was no longer there. However, the window inexplicably started shaking, as if someone was trying to get inside. Xiao Xia hurriedly retreated a few steps, trusting Ruan Zhans restriction to obscure any entrance. However, they had to make sure no one would get used.

Ni Yang, Im going to check the other room. Remember, dont approach the window, no matter what. She instructed seriously. Can you do it?

I can! Ni Yang was still working and he responded without looking back. You should get me something to plug my ears. After you left, the laptop made weird noises several times, preventing me from focusing.

Xiao Xia agreed, finding some talisman paper to shove in Ni Yangs ear. That would offer him both physical and magical protection. She was also very surprised at Ni Yangs ability to ignore the weirdness. After finishing up, she ran to check the other room.

The three men remained in the same state. One was lying down, one was seated and the other stood by the door. It made her suddenly feel as if time was paused. She knew time was of the essence and thus crept over to the window. Surprisingly, Zhang Jia Lin was standing below this window!

She looked very reluctant, her pale little face raised towards the window as if lost in thought. Yet before Xiao Xia could try to figure out what she was going to do, she suddenly opened her mouth and spat a stream of black smoke towards the window!