Chapter 32: The Soul Contract (8)

Mr. Lu from the Academic Affairs Office sent us to the vicinity of the teaching building, sighed softly and turned back.

The six of us stopped in front of the building.

"My name is Fang Yuheng. …… Do you really have a way to find the traces left by the murderer? The Sven boy looked at us with hopeful eyes.

"Maybe, give it a try!" Chang Qing thought seriously for a moment and replied to him.

"That'...... Can I ...... Stay and see......" he tentatively said, "I...... Want to help. ”

"No need! You can't help. Chen Qiu shook his head indifferently.

Seeing that he still wanted to continue to ramble, I deliberately said in an impatient tone, half sarcastic and half admonishing: "Hey, what a long-term man!" What else are you here to join in? If I were you, I would immediately mix in with my classmates, the more people there are, the better, and don't be left alone! ”

"You...... You...... What are you...... What the...... Meaning? His body trembled, his lips trembled, and I immediately stammered.

"She meant well! Your situation is very dangerous now, so you should go back to the classroom and be on the safe side with everyone. Qi Zhen added in a gentle tone.

"Why...... I...... At risk? Although the man trembled like a leaf in the cold wind, he still asked unyieldingly, vowing to carry out the idiocy to the end.

"Alas! Are your friends Ding Zhongheng, Ye Xiaoyun, Wang Kai, Shu Fangfang? I sighed.

β€œβ€¦β€¦ Be! ”

"They all died in two days, do you think it's a coincidence?"

β€œβ€¦β€¦ No! ”

"That's fine! This is less likely than being hit by a meteor, do you still think you will sit back and relax? I couldn't help but roll my eyes at the sky.

"Then what do you meanβ€”I must ...... Die...... Undoubtedly? His face was whiter than snow, as if he was about to fall.

"As long as you listen to us, nothing should happen!" Chang Qing was more generous and hurriedly comforted him.

"Okay. …… I will be obedient! He nodded like a chicken pecking rice.

"Then let's go back to the classroom! Remember, don't be left alone lately, and you're going to be mixed up with a lot of people! I pushed him hard, and he stumbled back to his classroom.

"That's a good idea! Cousin. Yun Tengjiao kept watching from the wall, until that Fang Yuheng walked away, he said with a smile, and the sound of "cousin" made me tremble twice.

"Or do you have a better idea?" Qi Zhen asked coldly.

"Huh! What can I do? Of course, it's up to you! Yun Teng Jiaoyun smiled lightly, and kept the wind and frost sword that was splashed at him out of his body with a heavy lift.

"If you really have a good idea, you might as well tell us." Chang Qing didn't think it was upset, and said to him sincerely.

Yun Tengjiao raised his eyebrows noncommittally, turned around gracefully, and exited!

Seeing that his figure was about to disappear, he suddenly turned around and waved his hand at me in a charming manner: "After school today, I will go to your house with you!" Cousin. ”

He had already gone away, and we were still standing there staring at each other, and no one could figure out what medicine he was selling in his gourd! Could it be that he was struck by lightning, so he was so demented that he thought he was my cousin? I thought about it for a moment, this possibility ...... Almost zero! I hugged my shoulders and shook off the goosebumps that were crawling up, secretly speculating about his true intentions.

"What a ...... this 'cousin' of yours Terrible! Chen Qiu said to me thoughtfully.

"What cousin? At first glance, he is an arrogant and narcissistic psychopath! Qi Zhen's tone was quite mean.

"He's an absolutely self-centered person." Evergreen summed it up objectively.

β€œβ€¦β€¦ Whatever! "Don't think about anything you can't figure out, I immediately turned my attention to tracking down the people behind the scenes, "What are you going to do?" Do you want me and Qi Zhen to help? ”

"No need. Anyway, the two of us won't come forward in person, so don't let the two of you show your faces and take risks. Chen Qiu smiled.

"Not in person?" I was puzzled, "How can you help them when you are not there?" ”

Chen Qiu smiled but did not answer.

Chang Qing tugged at his hair, smiled, rummaged through his jacket pocket, and pulled out a piece of yellow paper without any symbols. He folded the yellow paper with his fingers briskly and nimbly, and in three or two clicks he folded a paper crane. He held the paper crane in the palm of his hand, Chen Qiu stretched out his right hand, and with a flick of it, a little white light flew on the top of the paper crane's head.

The paper crane immediately came to life, its head raised, its wings erected, its whole body full of gold, and a little brilliant silver white flashed above its head!

"What is this? Symbols? I asked, curiously looking at it.

"Yes." Evergreen nodded.

"What's the use?" Qi Zhen examined it.

"It's a big deal! It can silently track and monitor targets, and if necessary, it can deliver a thunderous blow to the enemy. "Evergreen boasted proudly.

"Just by it?" Qi Zhen and I questioned in unison.

"Don't underestimate it! If I'm not sure, how can I use it? Chang Qing glanced at the two of us.

I turned my head to look at Chen Qiu in disbelief, she stroked the severed finger of her right hand, and the silver white on the top of the paper crane's head began to rotate rapidly, gradually turning red, until it became bright red like blood, and then dispersed to the whole body like a rendering, and in a moment, the red completely faded, even the initial silver white was gone, and the paper crane returned to golden yellow. I saw it stretching out its long mouth, looking left and right, showing a very agile spirit.

"It's so cute! …… Hey, how about sending me a few too? "I was happy to see the hunt, and I was busy asking Changqing for it.

"How many? If you think this is an ordinary paper worker, how many do you want? This is the 'Blue Bird Talisman' that I have sent, and only those who are highly skilled can refine a pair to be helpers. Chang Qing explained helplessly.

"Bluebird? Oh, isn't it the poetry of 'the blue bird is diligent for visiting' in Li Shangyin's "Untitled"? I laughed.

β€œβ€¦β€¦ It's a name handed down from my predecessors, and I don't know what's so poetic about it! Chang Qing smiled wryly.

"Why don't you use a pair? It's safer that way. Qi Zhen asked.

"…… Kindness...... One is enough. Chang Qing scratched his head and replied vaguely.

"With his little bit of Taoism, how can there be a couple? Hey! It is estimated that this is also given by Uncle Chang! "I bravely expose his shortcomings.

Chang Qing's face suddenly turned red, and he was embarrassed to only pull his hair.

"So how does it go about spying on its target? You don't know where the public security bureau transported the body? Qi Zhen relieved him of the siege.

"Don't worry! Someone will take it with them. Chen Qiu said confidently, "Look, isn't that person here?" As she spoke, she gestured with her hand.

Looking at her hand, a middle-aged man with a slightly tired figure had approached us. Is that the ...... A bit of a strange forensic examiner. As he got closer, we could see that his face was pale, his expression was blank, and he felt like he was even breathless. His profession, stepping on yin and yang, should be very light on life and death, and it is precisely because of the light view that it will inevitably give people a cold impression. It's just that he will ask Changqing for help, which is really surprising. Did he discover that Evergreen would use spells? Even so, isn't science incompatible with metaphysics? I wonder where he stands.

"Hehe, don't be too surprised. Although my profession does not allow me to believe anything other than science, I once had a father who studied mystical culture! The forensic doctor seemed to see through my mind and calmly explained, "He is particularly interested in Taoist talismans, and has collected countless books, pictures, and objects introducing various sects of magic and charms. Before he died, he often showed it to me. That day in the woods, I saw this classmate flip his fingers and stick a piece of yellow talisman paper drawn in cinnabar on the corpse. Although the paper was reduced to ashes in the blink of an eye, I also knew his identity. ”

"You actually believe him? Aren't you afraid that he is playing tricks? "I'm still curious.

"In front of such a terrible corpse, no one will be in the mood to joke!" "Coupled with the strange and strange things that followed, no one can experience the fear and powerlessness that goes beyond the realm of common sense." I feel even more in need of your help. ”

"Yes, we'll do our best!" Chang Qing nodded and stretched out his hand, "You hide this 'paper crane' in your pocket, if necessary, it will help you." ”

The forensic doctor looked at the palm of his hand, and the golden "paper crane" was still flapping its wings in anticipation, like a living thing. He carefully pinched the neck of the "crane", and it seemed very reluctant, and turned back to peck his hand with its long beak, and its wings flapped even more happily, and it almost chirped loudly in protest!

"Haha! Look at the way it looks and disobey you! I quipped.

Everyone laughed.

In the midst of laughter, Chang Qing stretched out his hand again and patted it lightly on the top of its head, and the guy who was still alive just now immediately did not move, and obediently let Chang Qing flatten and fold it, and handed it to the forensic doctor.

"I hope it can be solved smoothly." The forensic doctor solemnly put the folded "paper crane" into his jacket pocket.

"Yes, I hope it is as you wish!" Chang Qing and I replied in unison, and Chen Qiu also smiled and nodded in agreement, only Qi Zhen was silent, as if he was just an insignificant bystander.

It's out of school.

Due to the indescribable atmosphere of fear on campus, students inevitably felt depressed, so they all chose to leave early. I slowly packed my schoolbag in the classroom at a snail-like pace, praying in my heart: the best "cousin" can't wait for me, and he runs away first!

"Let's go!" When I heard the sound, I looked up and saw that only Chang Qing and Qi Zhen were left in the classroom.

"No, I haven't packed it yet! Let's go first! "I deliberately rummaged left and right in my bag to stall for time.

"Don't hold on! Know that you don't want to go with that person. We've been to his class, we've seen the school gate, and there's no one left. Chang Qing said.

"Really? That's great! I immediately smiled, grabbed my bag and ran to the door, "Let's go!" What are you waiting for? ”

"Slow down, it's late anyway! Chen Qiu is waiting for us at the school gate! Qi Zhen chased and shouted behind me.

I don't care, as long as I'm not chased by fear, I'm happy to enjoy the feeling of freedom to run. The three of us rushed to the school gate, and Chen Qiu was really standing there.

"Where are we going now?" I stopped and asked her.

"Go home." She smiled but resolutely.

"Well, you and Evergreen...... The 'blue bird'...... "I want to encourage her to pay attention to the process of tracking and monitoring.

"I said I don't have to show up, we should go home now!" She was unmoved.

I wanted to say something more, Qi Zhen and Chang Qing came running.

"You're not dead? Anyway, as soon as there is a result, we will tell you and Qi Zhen! "Chang Qing persuaded me.

"It's boring! …… Then I'm home! "I threw my bag over my shoulder and ran towards my house alone.

"Hey, be careful! ......" Chen Qiu's voice was quickly thrown away by me.

I ran fast, although I was a little unhappy in my heart, but objectivity is my advantage, I understand the meaning of Changqing and Chen Qiu, the murderer has been hidden behind the scenes, we don't need to risk it openly, it is better to use Evergreen's talisman to test it.

While I was thinking about it, I turned into the alley, and through this alley, I made two more turns to my house. The light in the alley was dim, and I quickened my pace. Suddenly, a black shadow flashed out in front of me, and it collided with me, who didn't have time to stop.

"Hey, ramming into what? Don't you have long eyes? ...... "I was knocked to pieces, only my mouth was still flexible, but after saying a few words, I suddenly found that the black shadow in front of me was Yun Tengjiao, and I was immediately silenced.

"Running so fast, it's really like an arrow!" His cordial tone was as kind as ever, which made me a little embarrassed.

"Well, you're waiting for me here?" What a misfortune!

"Yes! I guess you don't want me to wait at the school gate, do you? He smiled again with that gentle, brotherly smile, and my lips trembled a few times in disobedience, and for a moment I could not speak properly.

"Let's go! Let's go home. He pulled me with a look of composure and walked forward, as if he were going back to his home. Is there any mistake? That's my home, not "our" home! But at this time, I had the idea of waiting and seeing, so I didn't say a word and let him pull me away.

Walking through the door, the house is bustling with activity. All the families were preparing dinner, and the pots and pans were ringing chaotically, mixed with the gossip of the Zhang family and the Li family, which was the most ordinary appearance. The two of us walked slowly inside, avoiding splashes of vegetable oil or spatulas waving haphazardly. Odd! Usually, if I walk in hand with a strange boy, even if the speed is comparable to a meteor, those three aunts and six women can hold the rice spoon and spatula in time and accurately and surround them for interrogation, why didn't anyone come up today? It's as if we're all invisible.

Without thinking about it, we've come into my house. Mom was washing the vegetables and stirring up the water.

"Mom, I'm back." I shouted. Then, I stood aside, deliberately not making an introduction, only secretly sneering: Now, see how you justify yourself?

"Little aunt, I'm here." He said with a smile.

Yes? My eyes widened unconsciously, hey, I've never seen such a brazen person, and my aunt can recognize it!

"Oh, you're here. There is your favorite fresh crucian carp today, so stay and eat more! Mom waved the fish in her hand enthusiastically.

I was dumbfounded, wondering if my mother was dizzy and recognized the wrong person! So he didn't care about his demeanor, jumped over and asked angrily, "Mom, who is he?" ”

"Did you take the wrong medicine? Who is he you don't know? He's your little cousin! My mother crossed her waist and gave me a hard look.

"No, he...... How could he be my cousin? I turned pale and thought for a moment, "Oh, Mom, are you kidding me?" ”

"Thirteen o'clock! Who has time to joke with you? "My mother poked me the head with her fish-washed fingers.

"But why didn't I ever know there was such a cousin as him?" I was not afraid of power, and I bravely asked aloud, "Which of my uncle's sons is he?" ”

"You're really on the wrong nerve today! He's your fourth uncle's youngest son! Mom's face was full of "Are you demented?" Expression.

Cold sweat broke out on my back. I'm sure I've always had only three uncles, and I've never had a fourth, let alone a fourth uncle's youngest son! However, at my mother's age, I won't be demented! It's funny, but it's terrifying! After a long pause, I turned my head to look at him, only to see him standing quietly behind me, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he was smiling, and there was no surprise in his dark eyes, as if everything was meant to be like this, or everything was under his control!

"Auntie, let's do our homework first." He picked me up and walked up the stairs, looking like I was still demented.

I thought as I walked, and by the time I got to the upstairs room, I had calmed down. The reason why my mother thinks that he is the son of my uncle, who has nothing to lose, is that he has been affected by some kind of power. This effect may or may not come from Yun Tengjiao. But no matter what, as long as it is an external influence, it always has a scope and a time, and I don't believe that it can spread indefinitely and continue forever!

At dinner time, my dad returned. When he saw Yun Tengjiao, he smiled kindly and said, "It's here." You're welcome, eat more! Although this reaction was not expected, my heart still trembled several times. I was picking up my food and chewing wax, but the others were clearly in high spirits, chatting and having fun eating and eating. During the period, Grandma Teng and Xiaohua also came to make fun, which made me feel like I was drowned in a group of extremely familiar strangers, and I was unconsciously creepy.

Finally waited for their performance to end, and I hurriedly dragged Yun Tengjiao out of the stage. He didn't take my rudeness for granted, but smiled lightly and gracefully, looking handsome and dashing. It's a pity that I didn't have any intention of admiring the beautiful man at all, I just wanted to get rid of this scourge quickly, so I almost didn't just pick up the big broom and sweep him out of the house.

"Cousin, your face is not very good, blue and yellow, you must pay attention to your body!" His tone was so gentle that it was about to drip water, and my face turned from blue to green and purple, and then I am afraid that it will become jet black and comparable to Bao Gong! I forced a smile that was uglier than crying and said, "Thank you...... You care! It's dark, go home! "Turn around and leave, or I'm afraid I'll be tempted to pounce on him and bite off a piece of his flesh."

"Cousin, don't be in a hurry! I still have ...... Something for you! He grabbed my sleeve with a quick hand, and then clutched it in his hand.