Extracting all things: My attributes grow infinitely.

Upon returning to Zhang County, Shen Sanniang immediately sent someone to contact the three families.

The county government office, the Wang family residence, and the Qingfeng Martial Arts School.

She came from a large business in Quanning City and was quite well-known in the underworld. Even the Wang family had to give her some face.

It would be most appropriate for her to be the one to ask for help.

Jiang Chuan did not take Liu Yue'e home.

So they decided to stay with the caravan.

There are many people here.

Even if that ghost attacks, it can at least hold out for a little longer...

While Shen San Niang was making contact with someone, he had nothing to do, so he simply continued cultivating in a corner of the caravan's camp.

With a crisis looming, he dared not be stingy with his energy.

In one morning, he worked hard and mastered the last few key points of the "Nine Breaths Breathing Technique".

At the moment of perfect completion, Jiang Chuan felt a sense of liberation throughout his body.

The nine breaths were completed in one go.

Another entry suddenly appeared on the panel.

[Qi and Blood: 11 (30)]

【Spirit:???】

[Technique: Nine Breaths Breathing Technique (Completed)]

【Characteristics: Level 1 Vision Improvement, Level 1 Poison Resistance, Level 1 Vitality】

Level 1 Vitality.

Jiang Chuan could clearly feel that his physical fitness had improved significantly.

His breathing became deep and steady, and the circulation of his qi and blood was much faster than before.

Normally...

This is something to celebrate.

But at this moment, Jiang Chuan felt no joy whatsoever.

Against a ghost that is not afraid of conventional attacks, this attribute will at most allow it to withstand a couple more hits of damage.

It's just that the death will be more painful.

He took out the ginseng he had bought from the pharmacy and began to gnaw on it, bite by bite.

The ginseng has a slightly bitter taste, but a lingering sweet aftertaste.

The ginseng, worth a thousand taels of silver, was now beyond the concern of whether it would be wasted.

The most important thing is to quickly replenish your Qi and blood and maintain your peak condition.

The ginseng was swallowed.

The depleted Qi and blood quickly recovered.

Just then, someone from the caravan came to invite them.

"Brother Jiang, Master Shen requests your presence; he has important matters to discuss."

Jiang Chuan got up and followed them to an inn, where the caravan members would stay.

Shen San Niang was already waiting in the guest hall.

Apart from her.

There was another unfamiliar figure in the room.

That was a constable.

He was in his forties, with a taut face, stood ramrod straight, and wore an official robe.

He carried a broadsword at his waist and wore a stern, businesslike expression.

Upon seeing Jiang Chuan, Shen San Niang helplessly began to explain:

"My men went to the Wang family, but the Wang family's gates were tightly closed, and they had refused to see any guests."

"Those who went to Qingfeng Martial Arts School encountered something even stranger."

"That huge martial arts school simply vanished into thin air."

"It's likely that the ghost's maze only affected Zhang County, and Qingfeng Martial Arts School was not within the scope of the impact."

After hearing this, Jiang Chuan didn't know whether to consider it good news or bad news.

The good thing is, he doesn't have to see anyone from the Wang family.

But the downsides are even greater.

In the current situation, the fewer people there are to discuss things with, the less hope there is of escaping.

At this moment, the constable standing nearby suddenly spoke up, his voice full of doubt:

"You're the one they were talking about who'd seen a ghost?"

"My surname is Wu, and I am the head constable of Zhang County."

"I do not believe in ghosts or monsters, but there have been a lot of murders in the county recently, and several more this morning."

"I heard you might have some clues, so I came to see you."

Jiang Chuan immediately pressed further: "In the several murders this morning, were the victims killed in the same way? Were their entire faces all stripped off?"

The constable's eyes narrowed.

"You know a clue!?"

Jiang Chuanben was still unsure.

Upon hearing this, the last glimmer of hope in my heart was completely dispelled.

He had witnessed firsthand how that black bear killed people; only a beast devoid of humanity could be so cruel.

He sighed, "This is exactly what that ghost did."

"This is utterly absurd!"

Officer Wu sneered, "I've been a constable for so many years, I've seen plenty of dead bodies."

"I've never heard of any ghosts or monsters!"

"I think you two are either the murderer, or you're covering for the real killer!"

Jiang Chuan was also helpless upon hearing this.

He had been relieved that Shen San Niang wasn't one of those stubborn people in horror movies who couldn't understand human speech.

The result was good.

Turning around, I ran into a stubborn old man.

Shen San Niang also sighed and said in a low voice, "I've already told the officials everything I needed to say."

"Officer Wu is alright; at least he's willing to come and verify the truth himself."

"Others simply ignored what I said."

"They simply refuse to send anyone to help!"

Jiang Chuan frowned.

He thought to himself, "These people in the government office are really a bunch of good-for-nothings."

So many bizarre murders have already occurred in the county.

How could they not take it seriously?!

But then I thought about it again.

He guessed what those people in the government office were really thinking.

He sneered and immediately said bluntly, "I think it's not that they don't believe us, but rather that they're afraid we'll find out something!"

Officer Wu's face darkened: "What do you mean by that?"

Jiang Chuan was already annoyed, so he didn't show him any courtesy.

He retorted directly, "What I mean by that, Chief Constable, doesn't it make sense?"

"The Wang family and the Black Dragon Gang have been committing evil deeds together for so many years, it's possible that government officials are also involved!"

"So many innocent girls are being held captive downstairs at Chun Jing Tower, can't you, as the head constable, really see that?!"

"you……!"

Officer Wu pointed at Jiang Chuan and immediately became furious.

"That's enough!"

Shen San Niang quickly stopped the two of them.

She stepped between the two men, raising her voice: "At this critical moment of life and death, how can you still have the leisure to argue about these things?!"

Jiang Chuan took a deep breath and quickly calmed down.

Officer Wu was unable to refute Jiang Chuan's questioning.

He could only snort coldly: "If it is ultimately verified that this was indeed the work of a ghost, I will report it to the court and invite a high-ranking monk or celestial master to perform a ritual."

"But if not..."

"You two will be coming with me to jail!"

Jiang Chuan ignored him.

He turned and left.

He's more curious about something else now.

Why has the Wang family suddenly closed their doors to visitors?

Logically, they should have discovered Wang Lun's body by now.

Even if it weren't for the joint efforts of officials to search the entire city, it would certainly cause a great commotion.

The result was completely unexpected.

Not right.

There's definitely something fishy going on here!

……

The Wang Family Mansion.

Inside the high walls.

The once bustling and noisy scene is now completely gone.

Gray mist flowed through the courtyard.

A dead silence.

In the mist, figures stood indistinctly.

The servants, maids, and guards all stood with their hands hanging down and their heads bowed, motionless.

It was incredibly bizarre.

The interior of the ancestral hall.

The dozens of lamps that had been kept burning all had been extinguished.

The incense and candles were also extinguished, and the ancestral tablets on the offering table were scattered and collapsed.

Wang Shulin, who was originally a Taoist immortal, now had a ferocious expression, with veins bulging, and was desperately blocking the door.

Behind the door, one violent bang after another came.

Each strike terrified him.

He was seething with anger: "Who was it! Who killed the Wang family's offspring ahead of time! Ruining my plan to become an immortal!!"