Chapter 23: Epilogue

Due to the suspect suddenly dying, the trial for this sensational case was suspended. The details were never revealed. This was because despite careful medical examination, no one could explain how someone could live for so long without a heart. Furthermore, his behavior during the case and during his imprisonment as well as the murder […]

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Chapter 22: Finally Over

Several hours later. “Ruan Zhan Ruan Zhan Ruan Zhan!” Xiao Xia shouted in a sobbing voice, having awakened from the boundless darkness. “I’m here.” Someone answered her. She looked over in the direction of the sound and saw Ruan Zhan sitting perfectly fine on the bed across from hers. Although his face was extremely pale, […]

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Chapter 21: Battle, Part 2

Right as Xiao Xia was stunned by the unexpected turn of events, the skeleton suddenly twisted and sat up. The face filled with weeds turned towards Xiao Xia: “Why are you getting in my way!” It suddenly screamed. Which one was the real scholar’s ghost? Xiao Xia wasn’t able to tell and could only retreat […]

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Chapter 20: Battle, Part 1

The light came from the many talismans Ruan Zhan had drawn. Those papery objects weren’t ruined when soaked. Instead, they were like little transparent sails that were erected within the water. They formed a circle that surrounded Ruan Zhan’s position. At this moment, his situation was clearly not looking too good. It would be more […]

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Chapter 18: The whole story

No one expected that afterwards, disturbances started happening in the Ye Estate. Despite the dry weather, it was damp everywhere. In the middle of the night, various banging noises could be heard. Some of it sounded like knocking on doors while others sounded like the cracking of whips. They sought the help of many priests […]

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Chapter 16: Analysis and Planning, Part 2

Ruan Zhan’s tranquil face gave Xiao Xia the urge to give it a punch. However, due to the circumstances, she had to endure her anger since she was asking him for help. “Petty person!” She grumbled. “I won’t bicker with you. Let’s first discuss what we should do next. Do we need to figure out […]

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Chapter 15: Analysis and Planning, Part 1

“You should do your best not to let it know what we discussed. Also, you definitely cannot trust anything it says and any of its illusions. Firm up your confidence. You must save your son, and you must trust that we can help you. In the end, we will definitely get rid of that harmful […]

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Chapter 14: Recollections, Part 3

Translator’s notes: Going to release two extra chapters today to thank AnneLouie for her incredibly generous donation. Enjoy! ******* It was daytime when I woke up. I ran to find my wife and wanted to leave immediately, but she completely ignored me. No one in the family listened to me. I couldn’t leave them and […]

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