A master of comedy!

Chapter 190 The Heart Thief Gouges Out the Heart, the Head Swap Beheads the Head

Holding this thick, worn-out, yellowed file, Zhou Sheng suddenly felt a heavy weight on his hands.

Every case involves a human life.

It turns out that Shen Jinhua was not an isolated case, but just one of countless people who died "accidentally." There are hundreds or even thousands of such cases.

“I took over this case when I was nineteen, and I have been investigating it for ten years now. But this case is not just ten years old. What is recorded in the case file is probably far less than what has been missed.”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Sheng's gaze sharpened.

It seems that this case is far more terrifying than he imagined, with far-reaching implications, almost forming a terrifying net covering all sixteen states of the Great Xuan.

From the highest echelons of the human world to the ghosts and spirits of the underworld, all are caught in this net.

No wonder Judge Lu dared to be so bold as to give his friend a heart and head transplant, and even sent the Five Witches Army to protect him in secret. He acted arrogantly and domineeringly, as if he had nothing to fear.

Because in the eyes of ghosts and gods, matters like heart and head transplants are probably already commonplace.

The friendship between Magistrate Zhu and Judge Lu was an accident. It's impossible for every high-ranking official who had switched bodies to have connections with ghosts and gods. There must be some kind of unknown deal behind it.

"The gods and spirits in the underworld are powerless, so why weren't any of the high-ranking officials and wealthy gentry who benefited killed?"

Zhou Sheng looked up at Bao Ying, his gaze instantly becoming sharp, as if he could pierce through her body and see into her heart.

Of the hundreds of case files, only the Zhu family in the Shen Jinhua case were punished, and it was Zhou Sheng who was responsible.

Meeting Zhou Sheng's gaze, Bao Ying said decisively, "Every single one of these people must be killed!"

A sudden, sharp glint flashed in his tired and weathered eyes, as if he had transformed from a scholar into a decisive and ruthless general in an instant.

"Whether they are kings and generals, wealthy merchants, or local tyrants, those who steal people's hearts will have their hearts ripped out, and those who swap heads will have their heads chopped off. I swear on the three guillotines in my home that I will never break my promise today!"

Zhou Sheng stared at him quietly, and he stared back at Zhou Sheng without looking away.

"Hehe, say 'but' then."

Zhou Sheng smiled faintly, his voice carrying a hint of sarcasm.

It sounds nice, but the reality is that none of those people were punished. Most of them are still enjoying a life of luxury and good health.

Some may have already died of old age.

"but……"

Bao Ying seemed oblivious to the other party's sarcasm and continued, "Before wiping these people out in one fell swoop, I cannot alert them."

"These high-ranking officials, the entire court filled with nobles, almost all of them holding important positions, how dare you, a mere second-rank Demon Suppression Captain of the Xuanqiong Division, claim to have wiped them all out?"

Zhou Sheng continued his mockery, which was also a test.

He didn't actually know how much power a second-rank Demon Suppression Captain had, but he figured it was impossible for him to have directly dealt with so many powerful officials.

Even if Bao Gong were to be resurrected, it would probably be difficult for him to do so.

“It’s impossible for me to do it alone, but didn’t you say, Mr. Long, that I am… enforcing the law on behalf of Heaven?”

"The current emperor is by no means incompetent; he is merely biding his time, concealing his ambitions, while in reality he is working diligently to revitalize the dynasty—"

"Sorry, I'm not interested."

Zhou Sheng coldly interrupted him and turned to leave.

“Boss Long, we have a common enemy. I dream of eliminating those evil spirits that wreak havoc on the world. Only by eliminating them can we eradicate the root cause of such murders!”

"If the ringleader is not eliminated and the chief culprit is not executed, I, Bao, will not be able to eat or sleep properly. For the past ten years, I—"

"None of my business."

Zhou Sheng's voice gradually faded into the distance, and his figure was about to disappear into the night.

"Boss Long, if you are willing to cooperate with me, come to the almshouse in Xunyang City to find me. I will wait for you until you have completed your apprenticeship!"

Bao Ying shouted loudly at the retreating figure, but the other party did not respond and quickly disappeared into the night.

"Brother, this man is too arrogant. He's not the only ghost performer in the world who wants to perform Ghost Opera. Let's find someone else!"

A figure appeared silently, a hint of resentment in his voice.

They couldn't bear to see their respected elder brother being humiliated and looked down upon like this.

Bao Ying shook his head and said, "You all know very well that during the Ghost Festival, there are many Ghost Opera Masters who are about to graduate, but in all the world, there is only one Zhou Sheng who has such cultivation, skills and temperament." He paused and sighed, "Even Master Yu back then was not as good as him."

“I’ve been investigating this case for ten years, and I’m finally seeing a glimmer of hope, so naturally I can’t give up.”

"Brother, are you still planning to beg him?"

"We can't go anymore, we can only wait."

Bao Ying shook his head and said with a wry smile, "He has already warned me twice. If I go again, do you really think my neck is made of iron?"

"The name of my ancestors can only save me once."

Recalling that thunderous and domineering strike just now, its power and frightening sharpness were beyond his expectations.

It seems he underestimated Zhou Sheng. Although Zhou Sheng had only recently broken through to the next level, he was by no means weak in the fourth level.

"But will he really come?"

"Yes, it will. It definitely will."

Bao Ying gazed in the direction Zhou Sheng had left, her voice firm.

"why?"

Bao Ying did not answer, but silently said something in her heart.

"Because the gavel of our ancestors will never choose the wrong person."

……

"Danshan, you are actually hesitating."

On the way back, looking at Zhou Sheng who had been silent, Yao Taifeng suddenly spoke.

"You want me to help him?"

Zhou Sheng turned to look at Yao Taifeng. He knew that she was actually a very righteous person with a chivalrous spirit and a strong sense of public duty.

This is both the bloodline of the Yang family generals and the teachings Guan Buping received from childhood.

Unexpectedly, Yao Taifeng shook her head: "If it were before, I would have hoped that you would help him, but now, I would rather you complete your apprenticeship safely."

Zhou Sheng was taken aback.

“Bao Ying is not only a descendant of Bao Gong, but also a second-rank Demon Suppression Captain of the Xuanqiong Division. He should have many tricks up his sleeve. Perhaps he can help you with something when you graduate.”

Even if it only increases the odds of winning by a little bit... it's a good thing.

As she said this, she finally stopped hiding her emotions, and her bright, expressive eyes were filled with worry.

After tonight, there will only be four days left until the Ghost Festival.

Although Zhou Sheng has become very powerful, his opponent is far too strong. He is a judge of the underworld, far superior to ordinary ghost soldiers and generals.

The City God is considered to have profound spiritual power, yet there are over two hundred City Gods in the world, while there are only four judges in the underworld.

Zhou Sheng silently took her hand.

"Don't worry, I'm sure."

"As for Bao Ying..."

"I still know too little about him, including Xuanqiongsi, I know nothing about him at all."

"It seems we should consult the old man first."

Zhou Sheng was no longer the impulsive and reckless young man he once was. After the battle with the Great General, he had matured considerably.

The chivalrous spirit in his heart remained, but the frost-covered blade was now sheathed.

Hongxian yawned, somewhat bored, and said, "Being an adult is such a hassle. Unlike me, I can just chop off whoever the boss tells me to. If he tells me to chop off the left hand, I'll never chop off the right. If the boss tells me to eat shit—"

She was suddenly jolted, and said hesitantly, "But I'd have to turn into a dog first."

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(End of this chapter)