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"My Tenant is a Female Ghost" features a female ghost.
"Brother Li, I don't understand. Since your people have leads on Kagura Aoi, why didn't you tell us?"
Captain Li Tao furrowed his brows deeply and took a long drag from his cigarette. "It seems that Director Li is in charge of this matter now. No one else can take over... Besides, we have a conflict with Director Li, so we might not be able to get involved in this."
Bai Zhuo asked, "Isn't it useless even if the family reports it to the police?"
Li Tao replied, "It's useless. I suspect this is someone deliberately targeting the Kagura Family's influence, but I don't know who."
Bai Zhuo stood up and gazed out the window, deep in thought. After a moment, he turned to Kagura Aoi and asked, "Aoi, where and when did you last meet your brother?"
"It was about half a month ago at Ning University. I arranged for Gui Ye to study there. I only spoke with him briefly; everything seemed normal. However, that night he called me, but no one answered... That's all I know."
"Who was the last person he interacted with at school? Do you know?"
Kagura Aoi pondered for a moment. "I'm not really sure about that."
Bai Zhuo nodded and then asked Li Tao, "Brother Li, what kind of lead do you have?"
"It seems to be a video. The person who called me earlier was from Director Li's office; he let something slip about what seems to be some sort of supernatural video."
"Uh..." Bai Zhuo contemplated for a while. "Brother Li, I understand now. Where is Director Li's office located?"
Captain Li Tao felt a jolt of alarm and advised, "Bai, don't do anything reckless."
Bai Zhuo smiled, "Brother Li, there's no need to be nervous. I'm not an impulsive person without a brain. I just want to take a look and won't cause any trouble. Just tell me where he lives."
"Well..." Li Tao hesitated for a moment but eventually relented, leading Bai Zhuo to the door of Director Li's office. "This is the director's office. However, he's not in the bureau right now. Something big happened recently, and both Director Li and Hu Bureau are busy dealing with it."
Something big? Bai Zhuo felt curious, but he was already busy enough and didn't want to get involved in more matters. "Alright, I understand. Thank you, Brother Li. Since there are no leads here, I won't trouble you any further."
"Hey! It's nothing like that. What do you mean trouble? You helped us out so much last time; in my eyes, you're already one of us, so don’t be so formal. By the way, Cai Wenbin was at the door earlier. He didn't give you a hard time, did he? He's not fond of supernatural things, so I guess he doesn't really like you either."
"Haha, not at all. I saved his life; he owes me a favor. He's quite easy to understand. Brother Li, do you know Cai Wenwu as well? It seems you're still his instructor."
Hearing Bai Zhuo mention this, Li Tao's face showed a nostalgic expression. "Yeah, that was many years ago. Back then, that kid was one of my subordinates. I never expected that in the blink of an eye, he would become a Major... Truly impressive; he hasn't let me down!"
Cai Wenwu is indeed quite capable. However, I’d like Brother Li to help me contact him; I forgot to return his gun. That gun has been a great help to me, and I want to return it personally and thank him properly."
Captain Li suddenly slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "Oh no! Look at my memory! You must have run out of bullets by now, right?"
Bai Zhuo didn’t catch on immediately and asked, "What?"
Li Tao chuckled and pulled Bai Zhuo toward his office while saying, "Cai Wenwu's tricks are obvious to anyone; it really annoys me that he can't come up with a better excuse." He took out a key and unlocked a drawer, pulling out a blue semi-transparent box. "Here, these are 5.4mm bullets—he 'borrowed' them from the team for you."
Bai Zhuo's eyes lit up as he accepted the heavy blue plastic box. Upon opening it, he found rows of bright yellow-orange bullets neatly arranged inside; counting them revealed exactly one hundred rounds. Bai Zhuo was quite fond of that 5.4mm pistol; it would be perfect for self-defense. However, something crossed his mind and his expression turned troubled. "This... Brother Li, I think it's better if I pass on this. While it's a good thing to have a gun, I'm neither a police officer nor a soldier; it's not right for me to keep firearms privately... I'd get sentenced for it..."
"Hahaha..." Li Tao laughed heartily. "You don't need to worry about that." Saying this, he pulled out a leather-bound notebook from the drawer and handed it to Bai Zhuo. When Bai Zhuo focused on it, he saw bold golden letters on the black cover: People's Republic of China Official Firearm—Gun License!
Bai Zhuo gasped in surprise and asked in confusion, "Li... Brother Li, is this for me?"
Li Tao patted Bai Zhuo on the shoulder and said, "Actually, this gun permit was originally meant for Elder Ge... that is, for your master. However, your master is a traditional person who has always believed that guns are an external force and shouldn't interfere with the Yin Yang Realm. So this permit has been here all along and couldn't be given to him. But now the photo on the permit has been changed to yours, and that M1911 pistol will be entrusted to you, Bai."
Upon hearing about Elder Ge's passing, Bai Zhuo's mood also turned somber. He had witnessed too many farewells in life and death, but when it happened close to home, it was truly hard to bear.
Bai Zhuo didn't put on airs; he accepted the bullet box and the permit with a simple thank you. He opened the gun permit to take a look. The photo inside was still an old passport-sized picture taken a few years ago when he was learning to drive—short hair, black-rimmed glasses, looking rather plain. Bai Zhuo chuckled bitterly, "Brother Li, couldn't you find a few better-looking photos to use?"
Li Tao laughed, "Bai, your photos are hard to come by; this is the only one available. Don't complain; as long as it works, that's what matters! Haha!"
"Alright then, thanks again, Brother Li. I'll treat Uncle Hu, you, and Cai Wenwu to a meal sometime when I'm free. But I'm a bit busy today, so I’ll head back first."
"Sure thing, Bai. Be careful on the road; call if you have any issues!"
Bai Zhuo and Kagura Aoi left the Public Security Bureau and got into the Hummer. They were mistakenly regarded as some kind of commander by two police officers who saluted Bai Zhuo respectfully. He could only shrug his shoulders in exasperation as he drove away; it seemed that having such a flashy car wasn't necessarily a good thing—it was too ostentatious for his taste.
"Master, where to next?" Kagura Aoi asked.
Bai Zhuo shook his head. "I heard you have connections with Tang Bao from the Tang family; give him a call."
Kagura Aoi nodded and took out her phone to make a call. After two rings, the call was abruptly disconnected. With a frown, she said, "As those great figures say, there are no eternal friends or enemies—only eternal interests. Now that the Kagura Family's big tree has fallen, he naturally doesn't want to take my call as a 'friend.'"
"Try again!"
Kagura Aoi nodded and dialed again. She called three or four times in succession until the number was blocked. Bai Zhuo then took out his own phone and called Tang Bao.
The phone rang for quite a while before finally connecting. On the other end came Tang Bao's impatient voice: "Kagura Aoi, I've hung up on you several times already; why are you still calling?"
"…It's me, Bai Zhuo."
"Uh, Bai Zhuo? What brings you here?" Tang Bao asked, surprised.
"Is it that surprising?"
"A little… Is this about the collaboration?"
Bai Zhuo replied, "Yes, and no… I want to protect Kagura Aoi and Kagura Keiha." He was straightforward.
Tang Bao was astonished. "What? You want to protect the Kagura Family? Do you have any idea how big this situation is?"
Bai Zhuo was unclear about the depths of the issue; he simply turned to glance at Kagura Aoi's delicate face and let out a bitter smile, damn his virgin complex.
"No, I just want to protect these two… If I can safeguard the Kagura Family's influence in Jiangnan, that would be even better."
Tang Bao was somewhat speechless. "Heh, Bai Zhuo, I didn't expect you to have such big ambitions, wanting to swallow such a large piece of cake all by yourself?"
"Swallow?" Bai Zhuo asked. "What do you mean?"
"Sigh… You dare to claim you want to protect Kagura Keiha or even the Kagura Family's influence without even understanding the situation? Heh, that's really laughable," Tang Bao scoffed.
Swallow? It turned out that it wasn't just one person wanting to take over the Kagura Family; it was a whole group? Damn, this is troublesome. Bai Zhuo cursed inwardly and asked, "Do you know where Kagura Keiha is?"
"I'm not very clear on that, but as an ally, I can provide you with some clues. It's not convenient to talk over the phone; I'll give you a time and place later so we can meet and discuss."
"Can you come out? Isn't that old fool keeping a close watch on you?"
"You don't need to worry about that. I have my own ways to get away. As for you, wanting to involve Kagura Keiha, good luck with that."
The call ended with a harsh busy tone, and Bai Zhuo suddenly realized that this situation was not as simple as he had imagined.
Damn it, especially at the time of my master's death!
Bai Zhuo's expression darkened as he slammed his hand against the steering wheel. Kagura Aoi, noticing Bai Zhuo's unstable emotions, lowered his head and remained silent, not daring to provoke Bai Zhuo's bad mood. After a moment, his phone received a text message. "Six o'clock, Wentai." Bai Zhuo glanced at the time; it was still early. He pressed down on the accelerator, and the car sped off toward home.
Upon arriving at his doorstep, Bai Zhuo was startled to find that his front door was wide open! A chill ran through him, and his face immediately darkened. He turned to Kagura Aoi and said, "You stay in the car and hide; I'll go check it out."
Bai Zhuo cautiously leaned against the doorframe and peered inside—no one was there. He stepped in and found the yard in disarray; chairs, clothes, and blankets were all strewn across the ground. Bai Zhuo knew these intruders were likely after his treasures, and anger surged within him with nowhere to vent.
With a grim expression, he pushed open the door to his room, only to find it ransacked as if a hurricane had swept through—nothing was untouched. He muttered a curse under his breath, "Damn it! Luckily I had the foresight to stash my things in Su Meiniang's room."
Bai Zhuo quickly turned and headed to Su Meiniang's room. He opened the door, but the sight inside left him stunned! The spacious room was completely empty!
Yes, completely empty! Even the bed frame and chairs were gone; everything was glaringly absent!
"What... what is going on?" Bai Zhuo felt a wave of panic wash over him as he realized all his belongings were gone!
Just when Bai Zhuo was feeling hopeless, Su Meiniang appeared. Today she was dressed unusually—a black suit paired with a knee-length black professional skirt that hugged her curves perfectly. Her long legs were clad in sheer black stockings and high heels, exuding an air of "professional seduction." She seemed to enjoy presenting herself as a "normal person."
Seeing Su Meiniang's alluring outfit, Bai Zhuo covered his nose and took several steps back, stammering, "Hey, hey, Su Meiniang, why are you dressed like this?"
Su Meiniang pouted, "What’s wrong? Is it not beautiful?"
Of course, it was beautiful! Bai Zhuo had only glanced a few times, and he was already consumed by desire at the sight of Su Meiniang's alluring figure. After just experiencing the wonderful intimacy between a man and a woman, he found himself responding eagerly to her presence.
Su Meiniang noticed Bai Zhuo's physiological reaction and deliberately teased him. She unbuttoned one of her buttons, revealing a rounded, full curve, and threw him a flirtatious glance. "Oh, stop staring at me like that!"
Bai Zhuo could hardly withstand the temptation of this vixen; he feared that he might lose control. Covering his nose, his gaze wandered as he asked, "Su Meiniang, can you explain why your room looks like this?"
Su Meiniang closed the door and laughed mockingly. "Oh, it's a good thing you're an Onmyoji. I merely cast an illusion spell, hehehe... Look at your silly face!" She covered her mouth with a giggle and waved her hand, instantly restoring the room to its previous appearance as a young girl's boudoir.
Pink was the dominant color of her room, warm yet ambiguous, with a faint fragrance wafting through the air that was refreshing and delightful.
Just then, a few soft footsteps echoed from outside the courtyard. Bai Zhuo's expression turned fierce as he retrieved a pistol from his bag in the corner, loading it with bullets. He turned to Su Meiniang and said, "I'll leave this to you!"
Seeing Bai Zhuo's murderous aura, Su Meiniang was surprised but replied nonchalantly, "This is a room I exchanged for with my Soul Banner; it's not a place for just anyone to enter!"
With a click, the bullet was chambered. Bai Zhuo smirked slightly, his expression devilish as he said, "I want to see who sent those little brats that dare come to my home to steal!" (To be continued.)
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