I slay evil in the Department of the Supernatural

The Supernatural Division team is always on standby around the clock.

As long as the captain gives the order, everyone must rush to the scene immediately.

After all, superhumans have far more energy than ordinary people, and they can go without sleep for several days without any problems.

Therefore, the team can always assemble quickly.

Xu Lindong issued the order not because the starving ghost was difficult to deal with, but because he sensed that there might be other unknown situations in the steamed bun shop.

In addition, there were too many ordinary people at the scene, so it was necessary to evacuate the crowd and seal off the shops before the situation could be handled properly.

After the order was given, Xu Lindong entered the steamed bun shop and felt the steaming heat of steaming buns and the faint smell of rottenness, especially in the inner room... He frowned slightly, sensing something was wrong.

But he did not act immediately.

I queued up and bought a steamed bun and a tea egg, then quietly walked over and sat down opposite the middle-aged man who seemed to be possessed by a starving ghost.

He didn't touch the steamed buns because he could smell that something was wrong.

He slowly peeled the tea egg he had bought on the spur of the moment, his gaze quietly falling on the starving ghost across from him who was wolfing it down.

The middle-aged man, seemingly possessed by a starving ghost, was swallowing buns one after another, eating extremely quickly.

His Adam's apple bobbed up and down like a bellows, his cheeks bulged, his eyes bulged outwards, and a layer of dark skin stretched taut around his eye sockets. It was as if if he took another bite, his eyeballs would pop out of their sockets like glass marbles.

"No, no!"

He was practically sprawled on the greasy little wooden table, his arms shoveling at the buns with a frenzied intensity, completely absorbed in his meal. Oily juices kept spilling from the corners of his mouth, running down his chin and leaving a glistening trail on his rough, stubble-covered skin, while he made gurgling swallowing sounds.

Xu Lindong was almost infected by the way the man was eating. He slowly chewed his tea egg, watching the possessed middle-aged man devour his food, while waiting for his teammates to arrive.

At that moment, Xiao Mufeng, Tang Lei, and the others quickly put on their clothes and went out. Several messages had already been posted in the group chat.

"Captain Xu just got back yesterday, right? And he already has a mission today?"

"Xiao Qing, what exactly is it about?"

Liaison officer Xiao Qing got out of bed and immediately checked the company's notices. She was puzzled because she had not received any notices from her superiors.

The experienced Tang Lei replied in the group chat: "It must have been a sudden coincidence. Xiao Qing didn't notify anyone, and the logistics didn't make any changes. It's likely that Captain Xu discovered the situation himself."

Li Yunfan, in charge of logistics, immediately chimed in: "What do you need me to do? I'm on standby! Even if I'm taking a dump right now, I'll cut it off and come right away!" Xiao Mufeng replied, "You'd better keep quiet."

Just then, Xu Lindong's message popped up:

"It's a small matter, but there are quite a few people around. You guys come over and help disperse the crowd and cordon off the area. No need to handle logistics for now." "Roger!" Li Yunfan replied instantly.

Xu Lindong had just put his phone away.

The starving ghost across from them, who had been eating steamed buns non-stop, suddenly stopped.

Because the fifteen baskets of steamed buns on the table had already been completely devoured.

As is customary, he should be leaving now.

But today is different.

There was an extra basket of steamed buns on the table, which Xu Lindong had just bought.

The ghost immediately stopped moving and wouldn't go any further.

He slowly turned his neck, his two bulging eyes fixed on the basket of buns, then slowly raised them to look at Xu Lindong.

With his mouth still full of crumbs from the steamed bun, he chewed while squeezing out muffled, sticky sounds from his throat:

"Your basket... is getting cold."

"Are you still going to eat?"

Xu Lindong looked at the starving ghost opposite him, who seemed to have developed some intelligence, and said calmly, "I don't really want to eat, and I'm not hungry. Why don't you eat it for me?"

The starving ghost uttered mumbled syllables: "I...have no money."

"This ghost is actually quite polite!"

Xu Lindong found it amusing, but remained calm on the surface and said, "It's alright, it would be a waste if I couldn't finish it. You can eat it, no need to pay." The starving ghost immediately reached out, grabbed the bun, stuffed it into his mouth, his cheeks bulging as he chewed.

As he chewed, a smile stretched from the corner of his greasy mouth: "Young man, you're a good person... good people get good rewards. You gave me food, and I... will repay you in the future."

His smile was bizarre, the corners of his mouth almost reaching his ears, his entire face taut and shiny, with veins showing beneath, as if he could swallow a living person's head whole.

Xu Lindong watched him gulp down the buns that smelled strange, his stomach churning. He said, "Didn't you notice that the taste of these buns... is off?"

The starving ghost froze, its cloudy eyes darting around, and mumbled, "It smells...it smells good. Eat, it's delicious...try a bite."

Xu Lindong waved his hand: "I won't eat it. I've never liked steamed buns. You can finish yours."

The starving ghost became stubborn, his voice growing increasingly viscous: "Eat...just one bite, just one bite...it's so delicious...such a fragrant bun!" "I said, I won't eat it!"

Seeing that Xu Lindong was still waving his hand in refusal.

The starving ghost's face, which had just been somewhat benign, began to twitch. He pressed his palm against the edge of the table, as if suppressing some kind of restlessness.

"If you're not going to eat it... then why did you buy it?"

He seemed to have reached his limit, his face suddenly contorted, his flesh tightening as if by an invisible hand, revealing a ferocious look: "Why buy it if you're not going to eat it?!" Xu Lindong squinted at the suddenly agitated starving ghost, showing no fear whatsoever.

The surrounding crowd was surprised and looked over.

The starving ghost made a hoarse sound in its throat, its hands creaking as it slammed its fists into the table: "Wasting food... is shameful! It must not be wasted! You must eat!"

"Bang!"

He suddenly sprang up from the table, his upper body lunging forward like a broken twig, grabbing a steamed bun and shoving it into Xu Lindong's mouth. "Give it to me!!"

The onlookers were so frightened that they all took a step back.

"Smack."

A crisp sound.

Xu Lindong firmly grasped the middle-aged man's thin, bony wrist in mid-air.

A brute force erupted from the starving ghost's withered arm.

Xu Lindong, however, remained calm, his grip on Xu's hand remaining perfectly still, as if the iron clamps were welded shut, and the force that pushed him back was terrifyingly heavy.

The onlookers were still confused about what was going on.

Suddenly, the man who had been engrossed in eating suddenly sprang up, but the young man intercepted his hand in mid-air.

Someone gasped in alarm, but Xu Lindong had already shouted, "Everyone, get out of the way! Get back somewhere! It's dangerous here!"

The crowd was taken aback.

"team leader!"

At that moment, two figures rushed out from the opposite street corner.

It's Tang Lei and Wang Shuo.

They had stayed in the rest room of the Department of the Supernatural last night, and it was only a short time for them to catch their breath before they arrived.

Upon seeing Xu Lindong confronting the middle-aged man, Tang Lei's expression immediately changed.

Xu Lindong's voice was deep as he issued the order: "Immediately evacuate everyone in the surrounding area, take control of the steamed bun shop owner and all employees, and seal off the scene."

Now that he's in mission mode, he speaks like a captain, leaving no room for argument.

The onlookers were initially taken aback upon hearing this, but then, seeing Tang Lei and Wang Shuo display their identification from the Department of Supernatural Affairs and begin their operation, they were filled with awe and realization. This young man was actually the captain of the Department of Supernatural Affairs.

This area is near the Bureau of Divine Wonders, and the nearby residents, knowing the gravity of the situation, immediately realized the seriousness of the matter and hurriedly dispersed.

"team leader."

After clearing the area, Wang Shuo quickly looked at Xu Lindong, his gaze seeking instructions.

Xu Lindong had already activated the power of the gatekeeper, suppressing the starving ghost possessing the middle-aged man's body. The character "Qin" appeared on the ghost's body.

At this moment, the ghost was unable to move, and Xu Lindong himself was also temporarily unable to move. However, he showed no signs of hesitation on his face and appeared very calm and at ease.

"Continue executing the command."

He said in a calm voice, "Seal off the steamed bun shop and take control of all related personnel."

Almost as soon as he spoke, Tang Lei rushed into the store and grabbed the dazed shop owner.

Wang Shuo immediately followed up and quickly subdued the two panicked employees.

Unexpectedly, the moment the shop owner was captured, he suddenly began to struggle violently, letting out a wild, indistinct roar. Xu Lindong glanced at him and immediately understood.

This boss is probably like that old Zhou who loved milk back then; he was deeply corrupted by evil forces, his mind was already clouded, and he was even cursed by the underworld officials.

But now, even if a ghost messenger were to appear before him, he would dare to fight him and even forcibly kill him.

These infected ordinary people were naturally not enough to distract him.

His real attention was always locked on the starving ghost opposite him.

This ghost... has actually developed clear intelligence.

It's somewhat like the ghost in the machine factory who gave him the Netherworld Ghost Token.

But that one, empowered by a ghostly decree, was even more ferocious.

Although this one in front of me did not have a ghost token, its intelligence seemed to be more complete, and its foundation was more solid and sinister.

"A wandering ghost that's only just begun to surface...that's rather interesting..."

A few thoughts flashed through Xu Lindong's mind.

He was preparing to advance to the level of a wandering soul, and was hesitating about which path to choose when a starving ghost suddenly appeared in front of him.

This ghost may not have harmed anyone until recently, it just went on a mad eating spree, which is why it went unnoticed. But recently, it has probably become even more vicious.

After all, there's probably something unusual going on in the steamed bun shop right now...

"Take him down first."

Once Xu Lindong made up his mind, he immediately took action.

His left hand, which was hanging by his side, suddenly shot out.

Beneath the clothing on her chest, the faint silhouette of Yu Lei, the ancient door god, could be seen.

His left hand, with fingers like iron hooks, tore through the air as it reached for the middle-aged man opposite him.

A chilling, domineering, and soul-snatching power emanated from his palm.

Even without carrying the giant scythe, the extraordinary abilities of the ancient gatekeeper Yu Lei are enough to steal souls and spirits.

It's a little less imposing, but it's more than enough to deal with the ghost in front of it.

"laugh!"

His hand was like a vise, and he ripped it off in mid-air!

The starving ghost that had been suppressed inside the middle-aged man's body suddenly let out a silent shriek.

The soul writhed wildly, but it was no match for the overwhelming force and was forcibly dragged out of the body.

Xu Lindong now cultivates all three paths simultaneously, possessing an incomparably profound extraordinary power within him, far surpassing that of other extraordinary beings at the same level or ordinary evil creatures. At the moment the starving ghost was forcibly torn from its parasite...

The middle-aged man suddenly trembled violently, let out a scream, and then bent over and vomited wildly.

First came large clumps of undigested bun crumbs, then cloudy gastric juices, and finally, dark red blood foam splattered out.

Clearly, the middle-aged man's stomach wall had already been ruptured, and his organs were severely damaged.

Xu Lindong pressed down lightly with his right hand.

A powerful surge of "village head" qi flowed from his palm into the middle-aged man's body, rapidly healing the wounds in his stomach and intestines.

In his left hand, the starving ghost whose neck was being tightly gripped was still writhing wildly, its soul emitting piercing screams, and its chilling supernatural power was constantly impacting his palm like ice spikes.

"How dare you act so brazenly here?!"

He glanced down at the struggling ghost in his palm, his brows furrowing slightly.

With a loud "boom"!

A blazing golden flame suddenly erupted from his palm!

The golden flames and the power of the door gods intertwined and enveloped the soul of the starving ghost in an instant.

"laugh!"

The scorching sound, accompanied by a piercing, inhuman howl, rang out, and the starving ghost's struggling strength visibly weakened.

Those who were still boldly observing from a distance felt chilled upon hearing this sound and immediately moved even further away.

Xu Lindong looked at the slumped, starving ghost in his hand and sneered inwardly.

How dare they act so arrogantly after falling into his hands?

If it weren't for the other people around, this ghost would have been sent into the tower to be the Tower Master's snack right now.

"team leader!"

Just then, Xiao Mufeng arrived in a hurry, running with such a surging momentum that he was more eye-catching than a starving ghost.

Almost simultaneously, a short exclamation came from deep within the steamed bun shop from Wang Shuo.

Xu Lindong's face darkened. He immediately stood up, his left hand still glowing with golden flames, and carrying the slumped, starving ghost, he strode towards the back room of the shop. The moment he stepped into the inner room, a strong stench of blood assaulted his nostrils.

The sight before her eyes made Xiao Mufeng, who followed behind, turn pale and feel a churning in her stomach.

But she pursed her lips tightly, her expression resolute, and quickly drew the charcoal-fired revolver from her waist, her sharp gaze sweeping across her surroundings.

Xu Lindong looked at the horrific scene inside the house, then turned and stood at the doorway, looking at the shop owner who was still screaming and struggling on the ground, his brows furrowed. "This person is too deeply infected... he has completely lost his mind."

His voice was low and somber, "He even killed his own wife, and..."

He swallowed the rest of his sentence.

Because a few daring onlookers were peering in this direction from a distance outside the shop.

Although the people who bought the buns earlier have left, there are probably quite a few customers visiting here in the past few days.

"This is absolutely terrible."

Xu Lindong secretly hoped that Uncle Yi, Aunt Zhou, and Sister Xun had never bought steamed buns from this shop.

I couldn't help but sigh. I felt more at ease eating in the staff canteen of the residential compound. Food outside is never clean. I'll just have breakfast in the compound from now on.

But right now, he has no appetite at all.

He suddenly stepped forward and attacked again. The golden-red power of the gatekeeper surged towards the boss opposite him like a tide, forcibly dispelling the evil power entrenched in the other's body.

"Uh...uh...uh..."

The shop owner's body convulsed, and black blood began to seep from his seven orifices. His frantic struggle and distorted face gradually subsided.

Now, Xu Lindong no longer needs to rely on stove ash and smoke to exorcise evil spirits; the power of the door gods alone is more than enough, and it is much more efficient.

However... this boss has been corrupted too deeply. Even if the evil power within him has been removed, he will probably still suffer from mental impairment in the future.

But compared to the bloody and terrifying reality that one would have to face upon regaining consciousness, the other person's current state of confusion might actually be a relief.

"Immediately notify the police to handle this. I'll deal with this starving ghost; you guys guard the scene and don't disturb the evidence."

After the exorcism, Xu Lindong gave an instruction, which Tang Lei and the others immediately complied with.

He immediately picked up the subdued, starving ghost, and, amidst the awe-inspiring gazes from afar, pushed open the door to the steamed bun shop's restroom and went inside. He had no choice; although he found the public restrooms outside filthy, he couldn't find a clean place inside the steamed bun shop either.

That back room was even more filthy.

To avoid being seen, I can only make do with this place as a doorman for the bathroom.

He needs to find out where this starving ghost came from.

Is it a ghost that escaped from the ancient house's sinkhole, or did it drift over from another area?

Moreover, the fact that this thing happened to appear near the family compound made him wonder if it had been attracted by him.

After all, the more "fertilizer" the Tower of Babel absorbs, the more likely it is to attract evil spirits.

Now, his connection with the Tower of Babel seems to have acquired some kind of extraordinary aggregation effect, and these circumstances must be investigated and confirmed one by one.