Chapter 221: Ritual
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“It’s him, but I don’t know what forbidden arts he used to make himself look like neither human nor ghost,” Xiao Taotie said, disdainful.
Although the shadow was fast, in that instant, Xiao Taotie still managed to match him with the middle-aged man he had seen before.
Xue Zhong nodded, seemingly satisfied with the answers, and continued eating his ice cream.
“Aren’t you going to ask more questions?” Fu Xian couldn’t help but ask. “Huh? What else should I ask?” Xue Zhong looked surprised and glanced at Fu Xian with a blank expression.
Fu Xian wasn’t sure what else he should ask, but he felt that, from a normal person’s perspective, Xue Zhong shouldn’t be so indifferent.
To suddenly discover that your foster father had become the one trying to harm you, and that the past ten years of your life were a false illusion, should be a life-altering event for a normal person. Seeing your foster father, who looks completely different, again should be a shocking experience. However, Xue Zhong seemed strangely apathetic.
Ji Jing and Mingze exchanged a glance and both realized that something was off with Xue Zhong.
“We can’t delay any longer,” Ji Jing calmly said, “He Xin, when can you prepare to create a new vessel for Xue Zhong with the paper figures?”
Since losing the jade pendant wouldn’t affect Xue Zhong and Xue Meng’s acceptance of the family’s inheritance, they should immediately correct the displacement of Xue Meng and Xue Zhong’s souls.
“I can prepare in two hours,” He Xin said confidently, “But the ritual for summoning the spirits will be your responsibility.”
“Good, I’ll go back to the Ji family to get the necessary items. We’ll meet here in two hours!” Ji Jing nodded. “Xiao Taotie, can you stand guard at the door? Wu Lin will likely make his next move.”
“I know, I know, can you please stop calling me Xiao Taotie at times like this? It’s really strange! ” Xiao Taotie, or rather, Jiang Tao, reluctantly got up with a basin of pomegranate.
But Ji Jing was a bit puzzled. “Do you have a name?”
“Hmph.” Jiang Tao turned away arrogantly, refusing to answer.
Fu Xian, with a suppressed laugh, whispered, “His name is Jiang Tao, he just chose it for himself a few days ago, and he’s looking for an auspicious day to officially announce it to the world.”
Announcing it to the world was Jiang Tao’s idea, and he naturally explained it to Fu Xian. Great demons like him always attracted significant attention in the demon world, and naming was no exception.
“Auspicious day… Well, alright, cough.” Ji Jing struggled to stifle her laughter. She really didn’t understand the life of a demon world celebrity.
Mingze couldn’t help but smile as well. Such a confident little guy was quite rare.
“Why are you laughing?! Aren’t you all in a hurry? Aren’t you eager to save these twins?” Jiang Tao, or rather Xiao Taotie, saw them whispering and felt annoyed. They were probably mocking him again; adults could be so mean!
“Save!” Ji Jing smiled and efficiently packed her things. “I’ll leave first, see you later.”
Mingze looked at her and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be here, and they’ll be safe.” “Okay,” Ji Jing relaxed; she could always trust him.
However, what Ji Jing didn’t anticipate was that the first person to be disturbed wasn’t the Mingze family where Xue Zhong was but her.
Ji Jing had just entered the Ji family courtyard and unexpectedly bumped into Ji Ying, who was guarding the gate.
“What are you doing here?” Ji Jing was puzzled; she hadn’t had much contact with them recently.
“Me? I’m, I’m admiring the flowers. Look at the flowers in the courtyard; they were planted by Uncle Chen…” Ji Ying grabbed Ji Jing’s hand and tried to lead her into the garden.
“Why are you doing this? I don’t have time to look at flowers with you. Go find Ji Yao,” Ji Jing said, trying to free herself from Ji Ying’s grip.
“Wait, wait,” Ji Ying hastily blocked her way, “Inside, um… there are some people. You better not go in.”
“Why?” Ji Jing didn’t understand and continued walking towards the stairs. “I have something important to do. Don’t block me.”
“Hey! What’s so important for you to do?” Ji Ying quickly caught up with Ji Jing and whispered, “The police are here looking for you!”
The police? How did the police come to the Ji family? Could it be the two police officers brought by Xu Tian earlier? Ji Jing wondered, but she continued up the stairs. She had to get the materials she needed from her room.
As she reached the second floor, Ji Jing frowned. The people who had come weren’t the same two she had previously interacted with..