I slay evil in the Department of the Supernatural

Chapter 161 Nighttime Stroll Through the Corridor, Let No Ghosts Disturb (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)

Upon noticing someone push open the door, Xu Lindong immediately knew who it was.

He casually grabbed at the air, and the door lock popped open with a "clatter".

Yi Qianxun walked in carrying her laptop, slippers on her shoes, and gave him a disapproving look.

"Ever since you were promoted to the position of doorman, it's become incredibly difficult for me to even get into your room."

Xu Lindong grinned: "Knock before entering, this is to cultivate your good manners."

"Cultivated manners my foot!"

Yi Qianxun snorted, kicked off her slippers, and without any regard for her image, flopped onto his bed, handing him the notebook in her hand. "I've found some of the information you asked me to look up, but some of it requires higher privileges to access... but this should be enough."

"Let me see."

Xu Lindong took the notebook and opened the documents compiled by the Commander's Office.

The screen quickly displayed detailed intelligence on the gangs and small cults outside the Federation.

These were all the small gangs and cults he had offended before.

Xu Lindong's gaze swept across the list and information on the screen, his expression gradually becoming serious.

The list clearly shows the leaders and members of each faction, as well as the strength and level of each individual, down to the point that their daily routines are almost entirely marked.

"Xia's intelligence system... is truly terrifying." Xu Lindong sighed inwardly, thankful that he was in charge of everyone.

We need to continue to develop Xun's abilities so that she can climb higher in the command center and obtain more detailed information.

At this moment, Yi Qianxun turned to look at Xu Lindong, her tone filled with obvious worry:

"Dongzi, tell me honestly, was that 'Death warrant' you?"

She leaned forward and said:

"Why would you take such a big risk to provoke these people? They're all watching you now, what if..."

Xu Lindong sighed inwardly.

From the moment he asked Sister Xun to help him investigate, he knew that this matter couldn't be kept secret for long.

Everyone here is intelligent; once the clues are connected, the truth will naturally come to light.

But there was nothing he could do.

In the future, there will be even more places where we need to rely on intelligence from the Commander's Office, and many things will inevitably involve Sister Xun.

Rather than keeping her in the dark and living in fear, it's better to lay everything out in the open and make things clear so she can be on her guard.

Thinking of this, he closed his notebook, looked up and met Yi Qianxun's eyes directly, and said seriously:

"That's right, I am the King of Hell's warrant."

Before Yi Qianxun could react, he continued to explain:

"Actually, when I asked you to help me look up information, I didn't intend to hide it from you. As for why I went to the Federation to deal with these people, it's actually a secret mission that can't be made public, and it's related to the 'Transcendence Project' that I'm currently carrying out."

He paused, his mind racing as he quickly crafted his next words:

"But I need your help, so I have no choice but to..."

"Stop talking, I understand!"

Yi Qianxun suddenly interrupted, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes. She even raised her hand and gently pressed his arm, as if to convey some kind of comfort and support.

Xu Lindong was taken aback.

What do you know? I haven't even finished speaking!

He was still figuring out how to make the "secret mission" story more believable, but little did he know that Sister Xun had already "figured it out" first.

"I know this is your secret mission, and that's enough. You need my help, and that's enough."

Yi Qianxun spoke rapidly, her pretty face tilted up, her expression serious, "The fact that you'd let me help you means you trust me and need me... That's enough!"

As she spoke, she became so moved that she almost couldn't hold back her own emotions.

It turns out that Dongzi has always trusted and valued her so much.

He didn't tell anyone about this highly confidential mission, but he told her the only one.

What does this mean?

This means that in Xu Lindong's heart, she is the one and only person!

She suddenly hugged Xu Lindong tightly.

"Sister Xun, you don't need to be so agitated... um!"

Xu Lindong instinctively put his arm around her waist, still in a daze.

Yi Qianxun tilted her head back and kissed him.

The lips are warm.

Xu Lindong stared in astonishment at the pretty face so close to his face.

Yi Qianxun kept her eyes tightly closed, her cheeks flushed red, and her beautiful eyelashes trembled.

The next moment, she stepped back, even making a "pop" sound.

He then stared blankly at Xu Lindong for two seconds.

Xu Lindong's eyes remained wide open.

Neither of them spoke.

Yi Qianxun was the first to break down. Her face flushed red, her heart pounded so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her throat. She turned around, jumped off the bed, and fled the room as if escaping.

"Don't worry, Dongzi! Leave the research to me. I'll expose all the dirty secrets of these evil federal societies!"

Her voice drifted in from outside the door, but she had already disappeared, a complete contrast to her usual carefree and even occasionally lewd persona.

This contrast shows that Sister Xun is inherently delicate, reserved, and sentimental.

Once you get serious and put your heart into something, you'll become more reserved, gentle, and shy.

Xu Lindong stared in the direction where Xun Jie had disappeared, then raised his hand to touch his lips and chuckled to himself.

This Sister Xun... is really interesting.

She actually came up with a whole set of reasons in her mind, moved herself to tears, and even "rewarded" him in the end?

"No, that's not right either. Is this a reward for me, or a reward for herself?"

Xu Lindong shook his head. Having lived two lives, he was no stranger to matters of the heart and women, and was quite frank about them.

He glanced at the information on the computer again, then closed the laptop, got up and left home, heading straight to the equipment repair department of the Department of the Supernatural.

This morning, Zhang Yue sent a message reminding him that the equipment upgrade was complete and that he could pick it up at any time.

...

When Xu Lindong arrived at the equipment maintenance department, Zhang Yue was standing around a middle-aged man wearing a military green vest and with a muscular build, working on a task.

The two men were holding oilcloths and carefully wiping a well-designed shield.

Beside it, leaning quietly, was a giant scythe that looked even heavier.

As soon as Xu Lindong entered, Zhang Yue grinned and waved, "You're here, Lao Xu? You've got your two treasures sorted out, give them a try!"

She and the muscular ghost next to her huddled together in front of the work area and began to introduce themselves.

"This shield has been recast according to your specifications."

Zhang Yue patted the shield, "The surface is engraved with the totems of Yu Lei and Shen Tu, and the key point is that Elder Zhong personally 'blessed' it."

Xu Lindong took the shield and weighed it in his hand.

The shield is noticeably heavier, but feels more compact. The high-density super metal doubles the weight, while the size is reduced, making it much easier to carry.

"Consecration is based on Buddhist and Taoist rituals, but the real blessing comes from the power of the heavens."

Ghost Brother added from the side, "Those Buddhist and Taoist techniques are just the starting point. The core is all about the infusion of the extraordinary power of the Heavenly Dao. This shield is now much stronger at transmitting the extraordinary power of the Heavenly Dao, making it a perfect match for your gatekeeper style."

"good!"

Xu Lindong nodded and then looked at the sickle next to him.

Ghost Brother casually picked it up, the blade reflecting a dark light under the lamp: "This scythe has been adjusted, the blade is infused with more 'Yin Spirit Iron,' making it more ferocious in slaying souls and splitting spirits, and it also generates a soul-shaking aura when swung."

He pointed to the hollow part of the handle: "This is where you inlaid the 'Blazing Sun Gold' you exchanged. It's a metal with Heavenly Dao attributes, very durable. It should be able to withstand Captain Xu's full-force burst of fire. Go all out!"

"good."

Xu Lindong smiled, took the sickle, and slammed his wrist down.

It has indeed become quite heavy.

Although he rarely uses the stove smoke now, the hollow structure is just right for compressing and releasing the stove fire, which means that a weapon can simultaneously carry the characteristics of both the Heavenly Way and the Earthly Way, which is just right for his multi-faceted fighting style.

He casually swung the shield and scythe a few times, the movements powerful and smooth, the feel solid and the force easy to generate.

After being reforged, these two pieces of equipment are obviously more durable and can withstand his current bursts of power, making them very suitable for use.

"Brother, the totems of these ancient door gods have been severely damaged over time. At most, we can only restore them to this extent, capturing only their form but not their spirit. We can only add about 10% of their deterrent power. Please forgive us."

Zhang Yue patted the totem on the shield somewhat embarrassedly.

"It's alright, even a 10% increase is still an increase," Xu Lindong said with a smile.

No one knew that he had already absorbed the ancient door god scroll. This was just a totem in appearance, but its power in his hands was extraordinary.

When it came time to pay the bill, the total cost was 890,000 Xia Kingdom currency.

This was after he had previously used over 1,300 merit points to exchange for extraordinary materials; otherwise, it would have been even more expensive.

However, after deducting the costs of labor, materials, and other expenses, the remaining amount will be split equally among Zhang Yue, Brother Gui, and Old Zhong, with each person receiving only 70,000 to 80,000 yuan, which is a truly friendly price.

Despite feeling the pinch, Xu Lindong readily paid the bill and thanked the two of them.

After briefly clocking in at the company, I sent a message to the liaison officer, Xiao Qing, to tell the team members to prepare for tomorrow's mission.

Then, he shouldered his newly refurbished shield and scythe, turned and left.

...

Back in his room at the villa, his consciousness sank into the Tower of Babel.

Then, picking up Little Finger, who was lost in thought inside the tower, he entered the Heavenly Dao's room and said:

"Little finger, I'm going to take the path to the underworld tonight to find your home. You'll have to give me directions when I get there."

Little Finger was overjoyed upon hearing this.

Two tiny hands immediately reached out and gently touched Xu Lindong's consciousness cheeks, their soft texture swaying as they did so.

"Uncle Dong is so nice~ Little finger wants to go home! Wants to go home~"

She became more and more delighted as she spoke, even letting go of her hands and happily spinning around in place, her skirt fluttering slightly, like a real six or seven-year-old girl, her eyes squinting into crescent moons with laughter.

Looking at her innocent and joyful appearance, Xu Lindong couldn't help but smile.

But as they laughed, the smile gradually faded, turning into a silent pity.

This is a poor child.

Perhaps they lost their parents at a young age, and were then discovered in such a filthy and twisted aggregate of evil.

So many evil things, yet they surround and protect such a clean, kind, and lucky little girl.

Who are her parents?

What exactly is the situation with her home now?

Xu Lindong had checked the map and compared it with the navigation repeatedly.

The direction the little finger kept pointing, if it corresponds to reality, seems to be heading towards... the location of the Xunhe Tiankeng (River Patrol Sinkhole).

Of course, we didn't go inside the sinkhole, but rather to the sealed-off area of ​​buildings near it.

The area wasn't shrouded in a field of energy, so the level of danger shouldn't be high.

He planned to use the Tongyou Road to observe the hundred ghosts tonight, and when he completed his advancement, he would also pass through the sealed-off area to explore that place.

But after thinking about it, I figured it was better to be safe.

Xu Lindong raised his head and said towards the top of the tower, "Your Majesty, I am preparing to advance to the Night Wanderer level tonight."

A lazy response came from the top of the tower, the empress sounding as if she had just woken up: "Mmm."

Xu Lindong paused for a moment, then continued, "If an extremely powerful evil spirit on the road to the underworld targets me... I would like to ask Your Majesty to intervene."

A soft, distant voice came from the top of the tower: "Hmm."

Xu Lindong considered his words carefully before adding, "However... unless it's a matter of life and death, Your Highness doesn't need to rush into action. After all, your opportunity to act is precious and shouldn't be wasted."

The languid voice from the top of the tower suddenly turned cold, tinged with impatience:

"Enough with the nagging. I know what I'm doing. Are you trying to tell me what to do?"

Xu Lindong was met with a rebuff, gave a dry laugh, and didn't dare to say anything more.

He was helpless against someone who was both powerful and aloof.

But who could blame him when the Empress was powerful enough to protect him?

He immediately began cultivating inside the Tower of Babel, clutching his little finger. With only two points of essence and spirit remaining, he could cultivate until nightfall and reach three hundred...

...

Midnight.

Xu Lindong's consciousness awoke from his body on time, his energy and spirit were incredibly full, reaching the 300 mark.

He got out of bed and picked up the silver box containing the extraordinary substance.

Remove the Nightmare Crystal Core from it.

The crystal core was about the size of a thumb, and its entire body was a deep purple color. Its surface was as smooth as black jade, but in the darkness, it was filled with wisps of iridescent light, occasionally revealing a few strands of dark red, like a frozen nightmare.

His expression was solemn as he took it out and held it in his palm.

In an instant, the surrounding atmosphere turned cold.

His own emotions were also suppressed to the point of freezing, and the ghostly garments emerged as a conscious entity, enveloping his entire body like mist and gauze.

The next moment, he had entered zombie mode. Dark blue lividity quickly appeared on his skin, his blood vessels bulged slightly, and there seemed to be some metallic texture flowing beneath his skin.

A genuine, extraordinary power surged throughout his body, as if his muscles and bones had been infused with a cold and violent force, and began to emit a subtle taut sound.

Since he began practicing the Corpse Refining Technique some time ago, his zombie power and physical body have become incredibly formidable.

At this moment, the five fingers clenched tightly, and the knuckles made a clear "crackling" sound. The entire arm seemed to be forged from cold iron, heavy and hard.

He casually picked up the sickle and shield beside him.

Even after being reforged and made heavier, the weapon seemed to become light and airy.

Immediately afterwards, he put on the faceless man's mask, took a quick step, and used his ghostly steps to leave the villa room and head to another location.

A few minutes later, he appeared near a long-abandoned lotus pond, about five kilometers away from the family compound.

The reason it's so troublesome is that the Hungry Ghost incident made him realize that the fluctuations on the Ghost Road seem to attract some ghosts to linger, causing some special paranormal situations and accidents to occur near his home.

He now tries to avoid using the broken chairs to open the portal to the underworld in his own villa.

Now, there are no such hidden dangers near this abandoned lotus pond.

With a thought, he opened the Tower of Babel.

Here, a broken car seat and a little finger were summoned.

"Uncle Dong~"

She was extremely excited as soon as her little finger appeared, and her little hand grabbed his arm, which felt as cold as iron.

"We're about to set off!"

Xu Lindong picked her up and put her in the seat, then opened his phone's navigation app with his other hand and selected a long-distance route around the city.

The destination is set near Jinxiu Residential Area in Xunsi Street.

That was exactly where the little finger had been pointing.

It's a long enough distance to circle the city.

Only in this way can one have enough time to observe the hundred ghosts on the path to the underworld and complete the advancement.

Wearing the little finger is also for the sake of "good luck," so that you won't encounter too fierce a ghost on the way, adding more danger.

"I'm gone."

With a thought, he consumed 150 merit points, and the dilapidated chair began to teleport him.

The secluded path suddenly opened up.

The seat carrying him and his little finger vanished from the spot in an instant.

The Tongyou Road sightseeing tour is here!

The moment he entered the passage, Xu Lindong did not hesitate and swallowed the Nightmare Crystal Core.

Breaking free from the ghosts of the night, the journey to encounter a hundred demons officially begins.

The light and shadow in the mortal world and the underworld vanish.

In the path to the underworld, a zombie figure dressed in ghostly attire and wielding a giant scythe suddenly appeared, holding an innocent little girl in its arms.

The two men, sharing a broken car seat, brazenly entered this cold and desolate underworld passage.

"Whoosh!"

Just as a hapless creature wandering at the crossroads was about to let out a terrifying roar, the cold light of a scythe fell like a slash of the moon, cleaving it in two at the waist, its soul dissipating.

"Wander through the passageway at night, and let no idle ghosts disturb you."

Xu Lindong pulled out a handful of paper money imbued with genuine extraordinary power and scattered it with a "whoosh." The sound accompanied the fluttering paper money, spreading in the eerie wind—calm, yet carrying an undeniable chilling aura...