Reversing Falsehood and Preserving Truth: All Gods and Gods Are in My Hands

As the burning heat of the ancient coin surged from his palm to the back of his neck, Lu Yu almost instinctively turned to the side—a small ethereal spirit emerged from behind the container, carrying a chilling, fishy scent. Its tiny tentacles, gleaming with a pale black luster and sharp as thin blades, grazed his shoulder.

The fabric was instantly burned with several small, charred holes, and the scalding pain transmitted through the clothing, causing him to grimace in pain.

Su Wan suddenly opened her eyes, her already pale face flushed with a sickly red from forcibly channeling her energy. Before the calming potion had fully taken effect, she abruptly raised her hand, a faint silver light emanating from her body—the light was much dimmer than before, yet it still carried an unknown magic, like a thin veil woven from moonlight, enveloping the little spirit.

The little ethereal creature's movements suddenly stopped, a hint of confusion flashing in its dark eyes. Its outstretched tentacles hung in mid-air, its previously tense body relaxed slightly, and its sharp fingertips even curled up unconsciously. It was clearly temporarily affected by this energy and stood frozen in place.

However, Su Wan was too weak. The silver light only lasted for half a second before dissipating like the receding tide. Her body swayed, her vision went black, and she fell straight to the ground.

"Su Wan!" Lu Yu quickly reached out a hand to support her. In that instant, the little spirit had already come to her senses. The confusion in her dark eyes was gone, replaced by an almost obsessive stubbornness. Her gaze was precisely locked on the ancient coin in Lu Yu's hand, and she pounced on him again.

Its movements were several times faster than before, and its tentacles pointed directly at the ancient coins.

"You dare to ambush my teammate and steal my treasure?" Before Shen Che and Liu Jing could arrive, Zhao Lei had already turned sideways, gathering his strength, and with a whooshing sound, kicked the little spirit hard in the side. "Fly, little potato!"

With a muffled "bang," the little spirit flew through the air like a ball, leaving a dark shadow before crashing heavily into a nearby shelf. It then bounced off and struck the mall's floor-to-ceiling window.

The glass shattered with a crash, shards flying everywhere like stars. The little spirit leaped out without hesitation, landing in the green belt below. With a few leaps, it disappeared around the street corner.

"Trying to run?" Shen Che's eyes sharpened. Before he finished speaking, his figure had already darted to the window like a ghost. He glanced at the direction the little spirit had fled, and without saying a word, he flipped over and leaped out, his figure quickly disappearing into the darkness as he gave chase.

Liu Jing walked to the window, looking in the direction where Shen Che had disappeared. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her tone was grave: "This ethereal spirit is strange." She turned to look at Lu Yu, "Although it is small in size, and in human form it is most likely just a child, its intelligence far surpasses that of ordinary ethereal spirits—it has a clear goal and knows how to be patient and launch sneak attacks. This is something that ordinary ethereal spirits that have never devoured humans can do."

"You mean... it devoured humans?" Lu Yu's heart sank, and he subconsciously gripped the ancient coin tightly, feeling the slight fluctuations of real power within it at his fingertips.

"It's highly likely," Liu Jing nodded. "After a Void Spirit devours a human, it absorbs some fragments of the human's consciousness, and its intelligence evolves significantly."

Zhao Lei scratched his head, hands on his hips, and complained, "No wonder it was so cunning! I should have gone all out earlier and just pounded it into the ground, letting it know the power of the 'Invincible War God'!" He leaned closer to Lu Yu, peering at the ancient coins. "Thank goodness your treasure wasn't stolen. I was terrified just now; I almost thought we were going to lose our core equipment!"

Lu Yu stroked the cool, smooth lines on the ancient coin. His grandmother's words before she disappeared, "Xiao Yu has grown up and will soon be able to take care of your parents," echoed clearly in his ears. Now that he knew the truth of the world, he was even more certain that his grandmother's disappearance was no accident.

From initially passively avoiding Zhang Hao's surprise attacks, to encountering the enforcers at the auto repair shop, and now being actively coveted by this cunning little spirit, each danger has made him realize that passive protection with ancient coins is far from enough.

He looked up at Liu Jing, his eyes filled with determination: "Teacher Liu, I want to comprehend the true power within the ancient coins as soon as possible. I want to protect my parents, my friends, and most importantly, I want to find my grandmother—her disappearance is definitely related to the spirits, and I can't let her disappearance go unnoticed!"

A hint of approval flashed in Liu Jing's eyes, and she nodded, saying, "That's exactly what I was thinking. After we've dealt with this, let's go to the Central Plains Branch of the Guardian Bureau together. Your ancient coins, Zhao Lei's special physique that is immune to the devouring of illusory spirits, and Su Wan's empathic energy that is comparable to the Spirit-Soothing Liquid all need to be professionally tested and reported. This will greatly help you understand your own abilities and find directions for improvement."

By this time, the support team had completed the cleanup. All the rioting phantoms had returned to human form and, after being injected with forgetfulness potions, were sent away in batches. The floodwaters in the mall gradually receded, leaving only broken glass, scattered goods, and a mess on the ground, silently telling the story of the chaos that had just occurred.

A team member approached Liu Jing and reported, "Teacher Liu, the scene has been cleared. Team Leader Shen hasn't returned yet. Should we head to the branch office first?"

"Let's go." Liu Jing nodded, bent down to check on Su Wan's condition, and her fingertips shimmered with golden light as she gently touched Su Wan's brow. "You're exhausted again. Just have the medical staff take care of you when we get to the branch office."

Upon hearing that he was going to the Shouzhen Bureau, Zhao Lei instantly jumped for joy, crowding around Liu Jing and asking, "Teacher Liu, is the Shouzhen Bureau like in the movies, with a combination lock at the entrance and all that high-tech equipment inside? Do they have their own standard weapons? Can they give me a 'Special Grade War God' certificate? I want to take a picture and show it to my mom, so she knows her son isn't just good at running around the track, he can save the world too!"

Lu Yu shook his head helplessly and helped Su Wan slowly get up, but he was also filled with curiosity about the mysterious official department where his grandmother had been before.

Liu Jing drove the three of them to the Shouzhen Bureau. When the car stopped at the entrance of an inconspicuous alley, Zhao Lei jumped out first. Looking at the scene before him, his eyes widened instantly: "This...this is the Shouzhen Bureau?"

There are only three shops standing side by side in the alley, and the sign of the middle one is particularly eye-catching—"Gongxi Facai Security Company," with red background and yellow lettering, exuding a strong local flavor.

On the left is a wedding planning company with red lanterns hanging around its entrance. The sign above the door reads "May you have a happy marriage for a hundred years" and "Smooth sailing wedding planning".

On the right was a funeral company with black mourning banners, and elegant white chrysanthemums were placed at the entrance. The words "Long-lasting Funeral Services" on the signboard exuded solemnity.

The three shops, each with a distinct style, come together to create an absurd and comical contrast. No one would guess that the secret base for saving the world is hidden here.

"This is so bizarre!" Zhao Lei pointed at the "Congratulations on Getting Rich Security Company" sign, his face filled with disbelief. "Congratulations on getting rich? This doesn't fit the Shouzhen Bureau's image at all!"

The store didn't have the high-tech equipment one might expect; instead, it resembled the reception area of ​​an ordinary small company. A young woman in a business suit looked up and saw the group's tattered clothes and stains. A hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes, but she didn't ask any questions. Instead, she looked at Liu Jing.

Liu Jing walked to the front desk, placed her hand on the head of the lucky cat on the table, and gently stroked it with a faint golden light emanating from her fingertips.

A moment later, the lucky cat suddenly emitted a mechanical voice saying "Wishing you prosperity! Wishing you prosperity!" Its lucky hand waved up and down so fast it created a phantom image. A wall on the side of the reception desk suddenly slid open, revealing an inconspicuous metal door with a sign that read "Deputy General Manager's Office".

Liu Jing underwent facial recognition in front of the metal door. With a soft "beep," the door slowly opened, revealing a staircase leading downwards. Pale blue LED strips were embedded in the walls on both sides, illuminating the path leading underground.