Dragon Gate Swordsman

Until she saw a musical instrument store.

Musical instruments... well, go ask...

Similar to the streets outside, this business is obviously quite old, and the instruments on the shelves are not standard instruments produced by modern industrial streamlined production lines, but more like hand-crafted fine products.

"Hello, ma'am, what can I do for you?"

The white-haired and bearded boss of Film was tuning a cello in the store. When he saw Texas come in, he stood up and asked.

"Hello, Cellinina Texas, Special Investigations Unit of the Guard Bureau."

"The... Guard Bureau!?"

The boss was obviously startled, but Texas, who had been concentrating and observing carefully as soon as he entered the door, did not detect panic in his expression.

"Yes, don't be nervous, boss, I just came to ask something."

"Uh... uh... Officer, please go on."

"Have you seen this lady?"

Texas handed him the photo.

But he never expected that after just a glance, the boss said naturally: "Isn't this Ms. Veltrosa? Officer, what do you want to see her for?"

"...Yes, she is a witness to a case, and I want to find out more about her."

Texas, with her pupils shrinking slightly, remembered Chongxiao's words, but now she only had a clue, so she planned to call after finding real traces.

"Oh, I see. Ms. Veltrosa came to my place the day before yesterday and said she wanted to see if there was any black gold thread."

"what is that?"

"The material is made from Da Yan's specialties and is very suitable for use on guitar strings. Leitania often orders it. Uh...but I don't have it in stock, so I suggest she go to Mr. Tavis to have a look."

Mr. Tavis mentioned by the boss is the owner of Tavis Voice... This is a prestigious boutique musical instrument store in Longmen, mainly dealing in products of Leithania, Victoria and Ursus, but not many local musical instruments of Dayan.

When Texas drove to the street where the store was located, he saw a lot of people gathered outside the store, as if waiting to watch a show.

Texas was planning to show his identity and go in, but suddenly he thought of something and took the police officer's ID.

She was supposed to take a day off today, so she was wearing casual clothes.

The store of Tavis Sound is much more luxurious than the previous musical instrument store. Looking inside from the front door, you can directly see a small stage, which is undoubtedly used for musicians to show their skills.

I guess everyone gathered here is here for this.

Texas hesitated for a moment outside the crowd, then pretended to be a new fan and started asking questions.

"To be honest, I really don't know which master is performing inside. You see, the curtain won't be drawn at all. But the master has been performing here for three days, and there is no ticket required. Who wouldn't want to come?!"

Three days!

With a stern look in his eyes, Texas immediately squeezed into the store to take a look.

But at this moment, she was stopped by someone...it was Chen Huijie who was also wearing casual clothes.

"Xiao Jie!?"

"Try not to alarm the insects now, Senior."

Chen Huijie stood on tiptoe and looked towards the stage. "There are too many civilians here. We have to wait until the performance is finished."

"...Well, but Xiaojie, did you find out about this place?"

"It's just...luck."

In fact, after learning from Chongxiao that the suspect was skilled in psychic Originium skills and that the motive for the crime was likely related to music, Chen Huijie gave up on tracking him down and instead started looking for musical instruments.

Longmen is not famous for its music, and there are not many places like theaters and musical instrument stores. If you ask around, you will find out that there is a faceless master performing for free at the Voice of Tavis recently.

If they had found this place two days ago, Chen Huijie and Texas would have rushed in to stop the performance, but the facts proved that there were no accidents during the performances in the past two days, so they could not be sure that the person inside was Velterosa for the time being...

As for the luck that Chen Huijie mentioned, it was because she heard about the Voice of Tavis very quickly during the screening...

"Senior, let me go in and ask after the performance. You stay outside to inform Chongxiao and just in case."

"...Okay, but don't act rashly."

"Understood, senior."

Chen Huijie pulled the hat she was using for disguise. "But if we act fast enough, maybe we can stop her from using Originium skills?"

Chapter 160 Demon Transformation

As the direct manager of the Voice of Tavis head office, Manager Lu has been laughing even in his dreams in the past two days.

He actually didn't know Ms. Veltrosa, nor did he know the relationship between his boss Graf Tavis and her, but according to old employees, the lady was indeed a distinguished guest of the boss.

Even before the Vitas Sound brand was founded and established in Longmen, Boss Tavis was a long-term partner of Ms. Veltrosa, responsible for helping her tune her unique instruments and providing attentive repair and maintenance services.

This time he came to Longmen in person to purchase black gold silk to replace the old strings, and it was also because the boss went to Ursus to buy suitable wood... Otherwise, he would probably deliver the goods to the door and make a trip to Leithania in person.

Manager Lu naturally entertained such a distinguished guest with 100% sincerity and even arranged for him to stay in the most luxurious hotel near the head office.

However, precious things like black gold silk are not available just like that. Ms. Veltrosa needs to wait at least five days before she can get the top-quality ones sent from the eastern part of Da Yan.

The matter was supposed to end here: Manager Lu had not been inappropriate in his hospitality, and Veltrosa would pay all the money except the deposit when he received the black gold thread, and then leave Longmen... But in the midst of the formalities, Manager Lu said these words.

It would be great if you could hold a concert in Longmen, I think our boss would be happy to have you as our spokesperson.

Manager Lu at that time naturally had no idea how much trouble he had brought upon himself... In short, Veltrosa agreed to perform a small show for three days for the Voice of Tavis in exchange for a 50% discount on the Black Gold Silk.

After all, masters also need to eat. There are very few people like Nian who can live a worry-free life by establishing a sect and receiving offerings.

In addition, Veltrosa also put forward several requests, such as not to carry out any publicity, not to appear in public, and to send more store clerks to maintain order... Manager Lu agreed to all of them, but what he could never have imagined was that the effect of the performance far exceeded his expectations.

Looking at the audience gathered outside the door because there was no room left in the store, Manager Lu's face was almost twitching.

As a man well versed in brand management, he knew very well that this kind of publicity method that focused on mystery and whetted the appetite could not be replaced by any amount of money in increasing the popularity of Tavis Voice.

There was just one thing that concerned Manager Lu. That was that after Ms. Velterosa finished her performance, the audience did not applaud or cheer. Instead, they left with shocked expressions. As a result, he could only judge how successful the performance was based on the size of the audience, which was becoming more and more spectacular day by day.

The last day was no exception. The citizens of Longmen who gathered outside the store seemed to have suddenly become people with super high quality of cultivation. No one made loud noises nor rushed in excitedly to ask questions, except for those who were planning to buy musical instruments.

After arranging for the store clerk to deliver Latania-style snacks and afternoon tea to Ms. Velterosa, Manager Lu prepared to return to the office to call the advertising company.

Ms. Velterosa requested that she not be promoted, but she did not say that Voice of Tavis should not use this opportunity to advertise...Successful marketers must seize every opportunity keenly.

However, before he could get to the back, he was stopped by someone.

"Are you the owner of this store?"

"No, I'm the main store manager of Tavis Voice... May I ask which instrument the two ladies would like to purchase? Violin or Tara flute?"

Facing the manager who was skilled in putting on a business smile, Chen Huijie showed his police ID without saying a word, "Guards Bureau, we need to talk to the lady who just played."

Manager Lu's expression changed.

He was not stupid, on the contrary he was very smart and had a keen sense of certain things. Therefore, when Velterosa suggested not to publicize himself and not to make public appearances, he realized that the other party must have some unspeakable secrets or was in trouble.

As for the "Chen Huijie" on the police officer's ID, I believe most people living in Longmen know that this name has appeared in almost all major cases in the past period of time.

"Superintendent Chen, what's going on?"

"Sorry, I can't tell you right now."

"I see. Please wait a moment. I will go and ask her to come over."

Manager Lu regained his composure almost instantly and agreed to Chen Huijie's request very readily.

But as they watched him leave, a chill appeared in their eyes.

"Senior, I think we should follow and see what's going on."

"That's right... Let's go, I'll text Chongxiao right now."

The store of Tavis Voice is very large, otherwise it would not be able to accommodate a stage, even a miniature one, so it takes some distance to get to the rest area backstage provided for staff and VIP guests.

Manager Lu's pace was extremely urgent, so when Chen Huijie and Texas arrived at the rest area with their Guard Bureau credentials, he was no longer visible.

This is a small Leithanian-style garden, with only three floors of offices and lounges surrounding it. It can be seen that the owner of the Voice of Tavis is both rich and tasteful, and is a person who pays attention to details.

Chen Huijie narrowed his eyes slightly, then took Tianya and Chixiao out of the camouflage backpack.

Texas' Yama Blade is much simpler. Like the Lucifer that Chongxiao gave to Lemule, it can also be "summoned" at any time with the help of magic.

Both of them were as if they were facing a formidable enemy, because they both felt that this small garden seemed to be shrouded by some kind of power...

It was a terrifying Originium skill. Not to mention the mental effects that Chongxiao had speculated, the scale alone was not something that an ordinary warlock could do.

Soon, a figure appeared at the front of the garden...

"It's really you!"

Chen Huijie directly pulled out Tianya and Chixiao, "Please don't act rashly, otherwise..."

"What would you do otherwise?"

Although Yan was not very fluent in the Chinese language, her voice and tone had a peculiar charm that reminded people of the beautiful enchanting fairies in myths and legends.

He was a Shakota, a "Fallen One" with the same condition as Mastema.

The halo on her head and the wings behind her were both dim, but her slender figure was exactly the same as that of Sakota. Her long, smooth black hair was not just waist-length, but even extended to her legs wrapped in black stockings. Her face was like that of a beautiful princess in a fairy tale, but strangely, she exuded a dangerous aura.

This made Chen Huijie and Texas instantly assume fighting postures.

"You two, there seems to be some misunderstanding between us."

Veltrosa blinked, smiled and said, "If you don't mind, I'd be happy to explain it to you."

"Really? Then please come with us to the Guards Bureau."

"This... I don't think it's necessary."

"Then I'm sorry, ma'am, I can only define your behavior as resisting arrest."

Obviously, the smile on Veltrosa's face faded.

She didn't carry any weapons, but Chen Huijie and Texas didn't dare to take it lightly... The Originium skills that seemed to be set up with a barrier around her were enough to prove how dangerous the opponent was.

"Is this how the Longmen Guard Bureau handles its work?"

If it weren't for Chongxiao's inference and warning, Veltrosa's words would indeed make the two of them at a loss, but at least they could have gained a chance to talk.

But unfortunately, since we already know that the other party has mastered the spiritual Originium skills that are hard to defend against, it is impossible to treat him like an ordinary suspect with courtesy first and then force...

As if sensing the solemn fighting spirit emanating from the two men, Veltrosa's smile completely disappeared from his face.

"Can you at least tell me what happened first?"

"You did something to the three people who harassed you... I admit they were hateful, but your actions still violated the law."

Chen Huijie said in a serious tone, not giving the other party a chance to interrupt, "And if our judgment is correct, you did this with the Originium technique, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Veltrosa's face suddenly darkened, which made Chen Huijie and Texas feel uneasy.

Chongxiao is right!

"…Did the Lateran Notary Office tell you?"

"No, what does this have to do with the notary office?"

Doubt flashed across Chen Huijie's face, but it also gave her an idea... Since the other party's first reaction was like this, doesn't it mean that the Lateran Notary Office already knew about her?

However, she no longer had time to think carefully.

Suddenly, there was a sound of breaking air in mid-air, and some invisible object flying rapidly came towards the two of them, forcing them to react quickly.

Tianya and Chixiao danced quickly, turning into an impenetrable sword net, while Texas dodged to the side in an instant, unsheathed her sword, and directly made a dimensional slash... Of course, she had no intention of killing the opponent directly, so she aimed at Veltrosa's shoulder.

But the next scene made her pupils shrink!

The blade of the Dimension Slash accurately flashed on Veltrosa's left shoulder. Under normal circumstances, even if he would not be injured, the impact force caused by the slash could knock down strong people like Fengti and Ursus. However, Veltrosa seemed to be completely unaware of it, and even the corner of his clothes did not move.

This caused Texas to react immediately.

"Xiao Jie, that's an illusion!"

"Received, Senior!"

Illusion-type Originium skills are not uncommon in this land, and the difference between the upper and lower limits is huge. Those that cannot be determined to be true or false through direct observation are naturally of extremely high level, and it is very difficult to crack them.