Song Xiaojia has been quite busy recently. Ever since Zhang Wenhui went missing without reason, almost all the work burden fell on her shoulders.
Song Xiaojia's father, Song Jianguo, is the provincial secretary, so he naturally cares a lot about his precious daughter and has tried several tis to transfer Song Xiaojia back to the provincial capital.
But who would have thought that Song Xiaojia would set her sights on Jiangbei City as if she wouldn't go anywhere else?
Don't be fooled by the fact that Song Xiaojia is still a woman in her twenties; she is more than capable of serving as the captain of the city's criminal investigation team. Especially in terms of her style, she surpasses even the most veteran colleagues.
The few young people in the team not only respect her, but even the two veteran colleagues hold her in high regard.
At this mont, Song Xiaojia had just returned from a cri scene, sitting in her office looking at the case files.
After looking at them for over half an hour, she glanced at the ti and saw that it was already 6:30 PM, long past the end of work.
Standing up and stretching, Song Xiaojia walked out of her office. It was very quiet outside, and there was no one around; obviously, everyone had gone ho.
Suddenly, Song Xiaojia felt sothing was off.
This girl didn't hone her skills for nothing, especially in recent days, her cultivation had increased significantly.
She quickly turned around, only to see that sohow a man was standing behind her.
This man appeared to be in his fifties, looking a bit disheveled, with a smile on his face as he looked at Song Xiaojia.
Seeing this man, Song Xiaojia couldn't help but gasp, "Captain Zhang."
This man was none other than Zhang Wenhui, who had been missing for a long ti.
A peculiar glow seed to be on Zhang Wenhui's face as he smiled at Song Xiaojia and said, "You, girl, haven't seen each other for a while, and you've beco even more mature and beautiful."
A slight blush appeared on Song Xiaojia's face as she said, "Captain Zhang, where have you been lately? You had and the bureau leaders worried sick."
Zhang Wenhui chuckled and said, "Xiao Jia, have you seen Lin Chuan recently?"
Song Xiaojia replied, "I saw him a few days ago. You know, this guy is very busy, and I haven't seen him recently."
Zhang Wenhui nodded and said, "Where is that kid from the Lai family now?"
The kid from the Lai family naturally referred to Lai Xiaole. After a mont of contemplation, Song Xiaojia said, "I saw him two days ago. What's up, Captain Zhang? If you need sothing from him, shall I give him a call?"
Zhang Wenhui nodded and said, "Call him and have him co to the bureau imdiately."
Song Xiaojia took out her phone, found Lai Xiaole's number, and dialed it.
At that mont, Lai Xiaole was with Liu Feng and Fu Xi.
The two were still digesting the story Fu Xi told them about his grudges with Nüwa and Yaoji, feeling like they were listening to so heavenly scripture.
Although Lai Xiaole wasn't a Taoist cultivator, the Lai family had also been considered half-Taoist since ancient tis, so he naturally believed what Fu Xi said.
Moreover, ever since their encounter with Lin Chuan, Feng Lingfeng, and others at Haiqing Pool in Jiangbei City, Lai Xiaole had been inwardly convinced.
And as for Liu Feng, strictly speaking, he was a cultivator too. Fortunately, his conscience hadn't completely vanished, and he knew to turn against Yang Zi when it mattered most, paving the way for his bright future.
"Kid," Fu Xi looked at Lai Xiaole and said, "That Book of Destiny left by your Lai family's ancestor is actually a miraculous book deliberately left in the earthly world by that old ancestor to restrain Yaoji. You need to unlock the secrets within the book as soon as possible."
Lai Xiaole hadn't thought of that and said, "I've been working hard, but that Compass is really difficult to restore."
Fu Xi sighed and said, "It depends on your luck; there's nothing I can do to help you."
As they were chatting, Lai Xiaole suddenly thought of Yan Xin'er's death and then of Shang Lin, turning to Liu Feng and asking, "Xin'er is dead; where is Shang Lin?"
Before Liu Feng could speak, Fu Xi said, "That's nothing you need to worry about. This girl had a narrow escape, and there will naturally be soone to save her. Also, kid, let tell you sothing. This girl's background is more complicated than you think, so be careful in the future."
Lai Xiaole was taken aback upon hearing this, realizing that Fu Xi was hinting at sothing.
Ring... ring...
A burst of music sounded; it was Lai Xiaole's phone ringing.
When Lai Xiaole took out his phone, he saw it was Song Xiaojia calling. Apologetically glancing at the two, he answered, "Hello, Captain Song."
Song Xiaojia was the captain of the Jiangbei City Bureau's criminal investigation unit, so Lai Xiaole also called her Captain Song along with the team mbers.
"Lai Xiaole, co to the bureau imdiately. I'll be waiting for you in my office," ca Song Xiaojia's crisp, commanding voice over the phone.
Lai Xiaole was startled and said, "Captain Song, what's the matter that can't be said over the phone?"
On the phone, Song Xiaojia said, "It's hard to explain over the phone; it's very important. Co quickly."
Lai Xiaole wanted to say sothing else, but Song Xiaojia had already hung up. Lai Xiaole smiled bitterly and looked at Fu Xi, saying, "Thank you for saving my life. I'll definitely solve the mystery of the Heavenly Scripture to help you. I have to go now."
Fu Xi smiled faintly and said, "Go ahead; the person looking for you will only bring you benefits, no harm. As for this boy, leave him with for now."
The boy Fu Xi referred to was naturally Liu Feng. Although Liu Feng saved Lai Xiaole's life, it wasn't really him; it was Yan Xin'er who saved Lai Xiaole.
Yan Xin'er's death was a huge blow to Lai Xiaole, so he naturally didn't have any good feelings towards Liu Feng.
Lai Xiaole's injuries had been treated by Fu Xi already. As he stepped out, he realized he was in a very ordinary residential area on the west side of Jiangbei City.
Fu Xi, the Human King, soone who has lived immortally for tens of thousands of years, lived in such a humble place, which Lai Xiaole found sowhat incredible.
But these questions didn't give him ti to think; he extended his hand, hailed a taxi, and hurried to the city bureau.
Upon reaching the city bureau, Lai Xiaole headed straight to Song Xiaojia's office.
Outside the office door, a man's voice ca from inside, and Lai Xiaole hesitated for a mont before knocking.
Song Xiaojia's voice ca from inside: "Xiaole, co in."
Lai Xiaole pushed the door open and turned his gaze to the man in the office, suddenly freezing. He naturally recognized the man as Zhang Wenhui.
"Captain Zhang, you're here too." Lai Xiaole knew Zhang Wenhui was the forr captain of the criminal investigation team, but he didn't know his other identity.
Zhang Wenhui smiled and pointed to the sofa next to him, gesturing for Lai Xiaole to sit down.
Lai Xiaole sat down, turned his face to Song Xiaojia, and asked, "Captain Song, what's so urgent that you had to find ?"
Song Xiaojia's gaze swept over Zhang Wenhui and said to Lai Xiaole, "It's not looking for you; it's Captain Zhang."
Lai Xiaole was stunned and turned his gaze to Zhang Wenhui.
Zhang Wenhui's expression turned serious as he said, "Lai Xiaole, tell honestly, does the Lai family have a Wordless Heavenly Scripture passed down from ancestors?"
Lai Xiaole's heart trembled, unsure whether to nod or shake his head, remaining silent.
Few people knew about this book. How could an ordinary criminal investigation captain like Zhang Wenhui know about it? Could it be he also intended to seize it?
Lai Xiaole rembered his late father warned him that the book was of great importance, not to disclose anything lightly.
Zhang Wenhui's sudden inquiry about the book couldn't help but arouse suspicion in Lai Xiaole's mind.
Seeing Lai Xiaole remain silent, Song Xiaojia got a bit impatient and said, "Lai Xiaole, answer , do you have it or not?"
Zhang Wenhui seed to understand Lai Xiaole's concerns, looking at him solemnly and said, "Lai Xiaole, as a descendant of the Lai family, you have the duty and responsibility to prevent the world's catastrophe; this is clearly written in your family precepts, right?"
Lai Xiaole looked at Zhang Wenhui with a shocked expression. How could Zhang Wenhui know our family's precepts? Could he not be an ordinary person?
Seeing Lai Xiaole still silent, Zhang Wenhui continued, "Lai Xiaole, at this point, I won't hide it from you. You probably already know Lin Chuan's true identity, right?"
Zhang Wenhui was clearly referring to Lin Chuan's true identity as Tian Mang, which Lai Xiaole naturally knew, nodding involuntarily.
Zhang Wenhui said, "Tian Mang descends to address the catastrophe; surely, your family precepts also ntion this, right?"
Lai Xiaole nodded involuntarily.
Zhang Wenhui said, "Lin Chuan is Tian Mang, bearing the burden to save the world; we should fully cooperate and assist him in eliminating this catastrophe."
Lai Xiaole pondered for a mont, suddenly asked Zhang Wenhui, "Since you know about the catastrophe, may I ask what the true catastrophe refers to?"
Zhang Wenhui had now resud his true identity as Ksitigarbha. However, he was also unclear about the true catastrophe; so far, he believed it was caused by the Maoshan Tao.
"As for this question, I can only reveal that people from Maoshan Tao are plotting a big move recently. The Taoist community will face a catastrophe, affecting all beings."
Lai Xiaole had learned from Fu Xi that the true catastrophe was caused by Yaoji. Hearing Zhang Wenhui's words, he chuckled and said, "If the catastrophe is caused by Maoshan Tao, what does it have to do with my family's Book of Destiny?"
As soon as he said this, Lai Xiaole regretted it; hadn't he just told Zhang Wenhui and Song Xiaojia there was indeed a book?
Zhang Wenhui's face turned serious and said, "Good question. After investigations, I learned your family's book could help Tian Mang stop this catastrophe. I fear Maoshan Tao will harm you, hence my inquiry."
Lai Xiaole looked at Zhang Wenhui and Song Xiaojia, took a deep breath, and said slowly, "Actually, the true catastrophe wasn't caused by Maoshan Tao."
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