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The shadows of the trees danced in the back mountain, the night wind howled, and an unsettling aura of Yin Han permeated the air. Lin Xiaoxiao quickened her pace, almost breaking into a run. Su Mu and the security guards followed closely behind, not daring to let their guard down for a moment.
As they passed through a dense thicket, an open space appeared before them. In the center of the clearing stood an ancient Sophora Tree, its thick trunk and lush branches creating an eerie silhouette against the night sky. Lin Xiaoxiao walked straight toward the Sophora Tree, reaching out her hand as if to touch its trunk.
"Be careful!" Su Mu felt a chill run down his spine as he sensed a powerful Yin energy emanating from the tree. He quickly took out the Qingxin Talisman given to him by his master, reciting a spell as he pressed the talisman to Lin Xiaoxiao's forehead.
Lin Xiaoxiao's body trembled violently, her eyes regaining a hint of clarity. She looked around in confusion and asked, "Where am I? How did I get here?"
Seeing that the Qingxin Talisman was working, Su Mu sighed in relief and said, "Xiao Xiao, you were sleepwalking just now."
Lin Xiaoxiao still seemed not fully awake, her eyes filled with doubt and fear. At that moment, a gust of cold wind swept through, causing the branches of the Sophora Tree to sway violently and emit a series of chilling rustling sounds. Su Mu felt a powerful force surging from the tree, as if it were trying to swallow Lin Xiaoxiao whole.
"This is bad! There's something wrong with this Sophora Tree!" Su Mu realized the urgency of the situation and shouted to the security guards, "Protect Xiao Xiao!"
Just as he finished speaking, a bone-chilling cracking sound echoed through the air! The group turned in terror to see that the ancient Sophora Tree's thick trunk had begun to split open without warning, as if torn apart by an invisible force.
As the trunk cracked open, a shadow as dark as ink began to drift out from within the fissure like a ghost. Initially just a vague silhouette, it gradually took on substance as it rose into the air. When it fully revealed itself, everyone could see that it was a woman dressed in a long robe as white as snow, her long hair cascading down her shoulders.
Her face was as pale as paper, devoid of any color; her eyes were hollow and lifeless, resembling two deep black holes that instilled fear in those who gazed upon them. Her lips bore an eerie dark hue that starkly contrasted with her ghostly complexion, adding to her terrifying presence.
Moreover, an incessant chill radiated from her body like a bone-chilling winter wind, instantly enveloping the entire clearing and causing everyone present to shiver uncontrollably.
"Unjust... so unjust..." The woman suddenly opened her mouth and let out an extremely mournful wail. The sound was sharp and piercing, seemingly capable of penetrating one's soul, echoing endlessly across the open space. Those who heard this tragic cry felt their spines tingle and their scalps prickle.
Standing nearby, Su Mu's heart tightened at this sight. Drawing on years of experience and keen intuition, he immediately recognized that this mysterious white-clad woman was the true culprit behind Lin Xiaoxiao's nightly sleepwalking.
Taking a deep breath to steady himself, he asked in a low and steady voice, "Who are you, Yuan Hun? Why are you causing trouble here and harming people?"
The female ghost ignored Su Mu's question and directed her vengeful gaze toward Lin Xiaoxiao, slowly extending her pale arm toward her.
"Bold demon! Do not harm others!" Su Mu shouted fiercely. He took out another talisman from his pocket and began chanting incantations. The talisman ignited into flames, transforming into a beam of golden light that shot straight toward the female ghost.
The female ghost let out a piercing scream, swiftly retreating to evade the attack of the golden light. She seemed to be extremely wary of the Talisman in Su Mu's hand, not daring to approach easily.
"It seems that an ordinary Talisman has little effect on her," Su Mu thought to himself. He knew he needed to employ a more powerful method to subdue this vengeful spirit. Taking a deep breath, he focused his energy, quickly forming hand seals while chanting incantations.
As the incantation was recited, a golden glow emanated from Su Mu, growing increasingly radiant. The Talisman in his hand also radiated a powerful surge of spiritual energy, causing the surrounding air to feel as if it had solidified.
The female ghost sensed the immense power radiating from Su Mu and a flicker of fear crossed her eyes. She realized she was no match for him and attempted to flee, only to find herself bound by an invisible force, unable to move.
Su Mu gripped the dazzling Talisman tightly; it now resembled a brilliant little sun, illuminating the surrounding area as bright as day.
With a steely gaze, Su Mu summoned his strength and hurled the Talisman into the air. It spun and danced as if alive, accompanied by deafening roars that echoed through the sky.
Then, an astonishing scene unfolded: the originally small Talisman rapidly expanded in mid-air, transforming into a massive Golden Light Column with a diameter of several meters, descending upon the female ghost with overwhelming force!
Enveloped by the Golden Light Column, the female ghost emitted a chilling scream and howl, thrashing wildly in an attempt to escape the powerful light's grasp.
At the same time, thick black mist continuously surged from her body, resembling vicious snakes that lunged at the Golden Light Column in an effort to resist its terrifying purifying power.
Unfortunately for her, this golden light embodied the purest righteous energy in existence, inherently countering all Evil Spirits. Thus, despite her desperate resistance, her efforts grew increasingly futile; the black mist dissipated upon contact with the golden light like snow under a blazing sun.
Watching as the ghost's form gradually became ethereal and blurred within the golden light, Su Mu solemnly asked, "Do you have any unfulfilled wishes? If so, now is your chance to speak."
The ghost's terrifying howls receded like a tide, ultimately fading into the silent night. Her once vengeful and resentful eyes dimmed gradually; that intense hatred seemed to dissipate with time. Yet just as her resentment was about to vanish completely, a hint of sorrow crept onto her face—a silent lament for her tragic fate.
She slightly parted her lips and spoke in an extremely faint and trembling voice about her past: "I... my name is Tao Hong. I was just an ordinary student at this school... But who would have thought that I would meet such a tragic end, cruelly murdered beneath this ancient Sophora Tree... To this day, my remains lie buried beneath this tree, forgotten by all..."
Upon hearing this, Su Mu felt a jolt of shock; an indescribable mix of fear and compassion surged within him. He had initially thought this female ghost was merely a vicious spirit seeking vengeance. However, hearing her own words revealed that she too was a victim of injustice—unable to reincarnate due to her tragic death here—doomed to wander this campus in perpetual suffering.
With a heavy heart, Su Mu slowly turned his gaze towards the roots of the massive Sophora Tree. Bathed in the dim moonlight, he indeed saw some scattered bones on the ground, glimmering with a ghastly white glow that appeared particularly eerie in the darkness. These bones were perhaps the only remnants left by that poor girl in this world.
Looking at the shocking white bones, Su Mu took a deep breath and solemnly promised the female ghost, "Rest assured, Miss Tao Hong. I will do everything in my power to find the true culprit and clear your name! Furthermore, I will ensure that your remains are properly collected and buried in a place of good fortune, allowing you to escape this suffering and re-enter the cycle of reincarnation as a human."
Upon hearing Su Mu's promise, a hint of gratitude appeared on the female ghost's face. Her figure gradually faded, ultimately transforming into specks of starlight that dispersed into the night sky. The golden light also vanished, and the area returned to tranquility.
Su Mu, with a serious expression, directed the security personnel to carefully gather Tao Hong's scattered bones and place them into black bags. He understood the gravity of the situation and knew he needed to report it to the police immediately and contact relevant departments for a thorough investigation.
After handling these matters, Su Mu slowly turned around, his gaze landing on Lin Xiaoxiao beside him. At this moment, Lin Xiaoxiao was completely awake, but her once rosy face now appeared extremely pale, as if all color had been drained from it. Clearly, this terrifying experience had left her greatly shaken.
"Xiao Xiao, don't be afraid. You are safe now; nothing will happen anymore," Su Mu gently reassured her while lightly patting Lin Xiaoxiao's shoulder. "And I promise that starting today, you will never sleepwalk again." Hearing Su Mu's warm yet firm words, Lin Xiaoxiao lifted her head, her beautiful eyes gazing intently at the man who had appeared like a hero to save her.
In that moment, her eyes were filled with admiration and gratitude, tears uncontrollably welling up in her eyes. She knew very well that if it weren't for Su Mu's timely intervention, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Time swiftly passed to the next morning. The sun shone through thin clouds, casting its rays upon the earth. After receiving important leads from Su Mu, the police quickly sprang into action.
With their keen insight and efficient investigative methods, they soon managed to identify the suspect and ultimately apprehended him. As the true culprit was captured, the entire truth of the case came to light. It turned out to be a tragedy born from love turned to hate.
Upon learning all this, people couldn't help but sigh in lamentation. Meanwhile, Tao Hong's wronged soul could finally find peace.
At the same time, Su Mu did not forget his promise to Tao Hong. He personally selected a beautiful and serene burial site and ensured that Tao Hong's remains were properly laid to rest there.
Before the gravestone, Su Mu silently offered a bouquet of pure white flowers and prayed quietly: May the deceased rest in peace and may the living remain strong.
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