Chapter 63 Part 3

“The girl who attempted suicide in 304 has woken up from her vegetative state. I hear she’s recovering really well now,” Bai Fuling said.

“The homeowners were thrilled to hear the news. The rumors about ghosts in 304 have completely died down. Some owners even said they regretted it—if they’d gritted their teeth and bought 304 back then, they could flip it now for a hundred thousand profit,” Bai Fuling sighed.

“That’s definitely good news,” Sheng Xu agreed with a nod.

“Actually, I have a little insider tip too,” Bai Fuling said, lowering her voice. “That girl who tried to end it all had a complete change of heart after waking up. She doesn’t like men anymore.”

Lu Wuqi and Sheng Xu both frowned instinctively. Lu Wuqi couldn’t help but ask, “When did she wake up?”

“About ten days ago. She recovered super fast and even came by a few days ago to personally apologize to the landlord,” Bai Fuling said. “She had a really pretty young lady with her at the time. Some owner wanted to ask for her contact info in the group chat, but the landlord jumped in and said they were a couple.”

Hearing this, the two women exchanged a glance. Seeing the same realization in each other’s eyes, Lu Wuqi and Sheng Xu knew their thoughts had aligned once again.

–

Bai Fuling naturally didn’t know the girl’s exact address, but Lu Wuqi could investigate through the Special Action Bureau.

After spending a day on procedures, Lu Wuqi quickly obtained Sheng Xu’s address. After greeting her two martial uncles, the pair set off one after the other by car.

Following the Action Bureau’s address, Lu Wuqi drove for over forty minutes and arrived at an older neighborhood near the southern suburbs.

Calling it “old” wasn’t entirely accurate—the complex had only been built a little over a decade ago. It was old only compared to the new developments nearby.

Security was average; outside vehicles could enter freely, though parking over half an hour incurred a fee.

After finding an outdoor parking spot, Lu Wuqi and Sheng Xu got out of the car one after the other and headed to Block 2, 18th floor, Room 1802.

Knock knock—knock knock—

The rhythmic knocking echoed. A voice from inside said “Coming,” followed by sudden silence. After about a minute, the door cracked open.

“Hello, who are you looking for?” A young woman in her early twenties appeared in their view. She wore a simple shirt and loungewear pants, her hair tied in a bun, looking very sweet and proper.

“Are you Miss Qin Xin? We’re consultants for the police and would like to ask you a few questions.” Lu Wuqi pulled out her badge emblazoned with the national emblem and handed it over sincerely.

Qin Xin hesitated but reached out to take the badge. She examined it carefully several times before handing it back.

“Is this about me? I haven’t stumbled into any crime scenes lately,” Qin Xin said, opening the door a bit wider to let them in.

Lu Wuqi pocketed the badge and flashed a perfectly warm smile. “It’s about something that already happened. We’re just doing routine follow-up to ensure your safety, Miss Qin.”

Thanks to the badge and their shared gender, Qin Xin wasn’t overly wary of Lu Wuqi and Sheng Xu. She soon invited them in and handed each a bottle of mineral water.

“Miss Qin, are you living alone right now?” Lu Wuqi took out a notepad and pen for show and began jotting down Sheng Xu’s name, reusing her old trick.

Qin Xin hesitated, then shook her head. “No, I’m not alone. I live with my girlfriend.”

“Your girlfriend?” Lu Wuqi was surprised by her frankness but quickly composed her expression. “Is your girlfriend a local?”

“Um, sort of local,” Qin Xin said, suddenly growing vigilant. “Officer Lu, you’re not here about my previous suicide attempt, are you? I met my girlfriend after that incident. She has nothing to do with my suicide.”

“We know that. We’re just concerned that some despicable man might have left you with psychological trauma,” Sheng Xu added, softening her tone to sound more approachable.

“That despicable man hasn’t been harassing you, has he, Miss Qin?” Seeing Qin Xin’s expression ease, Sheng Xu followed up. “Lately, a number of despicable men have been projecting their issues onto their partners, striking when they’re off guard. We need to make sure that doesn’t happen to you.”

Hearing this, Qin Xin immediately thought of the news she’d seen on social platforms lately. A look of lingering fear appeared on her face.

“We blocked each other’s contact information a long time ago. After I got into trouble, my family and the police both wanted to find him, but he seemed to have left Haishi very early on and even changed his contact details.” Qin Xin said. “He probably won’t come back to Haishi, and he certainly won’t know that I’ve woken up.”

Qin Xin paused as she spoke, clear regret showing in her eyes. “I was so foolish back then. We’d only been together for three months. His cheating was his fault. I shouldn’t have looked for reasons in myself, and I definitely shouldn’t have done what I did.”

In response to Lu Wuqi and Sheng Xu’s questions, Qin Xin was quite cooperative most of the time—except when it came to matters involving her girlfriend.

Qin Xin probably wanted to conceal information about her own girlfriend for some reason and didn’t want the police to know too much. But her actions and lies were so obvious that they actually made her girlfriend’s presence stand out even more.

Lu Wuqi and Sheng Xu chatted with Qin Xin for about fifteen minutes. In order to gain Qin Xin’s trust as much as possible, they shared some tips on how women could protect themselves. They even gave one-on-one demonstrations of methods to escape after being restrained.

Qin Xin’s gaze toward the two quickly shifted from wary suspicion to admiration and gratitude.

“Thank you very much, officers. I’ve noted everything down carefully, and I’ll share it with as many friends around me as possible.” Qin Xin said. Her tone was much more enthusiastic than at the beginning.

“Okay, here’s my business card. If you encounter any danger, feel free to call me at any time. I’ll dispatch the nearest police personnel to help you.” Lu Wuqi said. She bid Qin Xin a friendly farewell before leaving her room.

–

“The aura on the living room and bedroom doors is very clean. I didn’t sense any special spiritual power fluctuations.” Lu Wuqi spoke up as they rode the elevator down. “Either the other party’s cultivation is much higher than we estimated, or they’re extremely skilled at hiding it.”

Taking advantage of the escape demonstration, Lu Wuqi had secretly checked the bedroom and study, which weren’t fully closed. She hadn’t sensed anything unusual there.

“But Qin Xin’s girlfriend is very suspicious. From Qin Xin’s reactions, she probably knows something.” Sheng Xu added. “If her girlfriend really is my target, did we just alert the enemy?”

“It’s okay. If Qin Xin relays our conversation truthfully, her girlfriend should be able to tell that we’re relatively friendly.” Lu Wuqi said. “At least we didn’t let Qin Xin notice anything.”

Sheng Xu nodded slowly. Once the elevator doors opened, she asked, “So what’s our next step? Wait for her girlfriend to contact us on her own? Or pick a time when she’ll be around to make a call?”

“Let’s pass the information to the Action Bureau and let them arrange for surveillance.” Lu Wuqi took Sheng Xu’s hand as they walked outside. “For a great demon with such high cultivation, the Action Bureau will definitely handle it with extreme caution. The best outcome for them would be for both sides to sit down and talk, then have the other party sign a contract promising not to harm innocent humans.”

“The official side and the Mystic Gate actually agree on this point. No one wants to anger a great demon.” Lu Wuqi said.

The sect master had shared this information with her during a one-on-one guidance session. Thanks to the sect master.

According to Lu Wuqi and Sheng Xu’s plan, after finishing the visit, they would pick a nearby restaurant for lunch. Afterward, they could go for a drive or something similar.

But as they neared the parking spot, Sheng Gan and a man about his age stepped out of another car. The two sides came face to face.

“Sheng Xu?” Sheng Gan’s eyelids twitched. He instinctively shifted his gaze to Lu Wuqi standing beside Sheng Xu.

“Young Sect Master.” Sheng Gan said reluctantly.

“Young Sect Master?” The man next to him raised an eyebrow and removed his sunglasses from the bridge of his nose. “So you’re the Young Sect Master of Imprint Moon Sect. I’ve heard so much about you. I’m Jia Qin.”

Jia Qin?

Hearing this name, Lu Wuqi instinctively frowned. She just let out a soft hum in response.

“Sheng Xu, long time no see.” Jia Qin didn’t mind Lu Wuqi ignoring him. He grinned and shifted his gaze to Sheng Xu. “Are you heading out for lunch? Why not let me and your cousin join you? I still owe you that meal I promised last time.”

“No need. Xuxu is going with me.” Lu Wuqi said. She directly opened the passenger door. “You two go ahead.”

“Xuxu, don’t you want to go with me? I might end up as your future fiancé.” Jia Qin kept smiling, though a flash of displeasure crossed his eyes.

She was just a young sect master who’d joined less than half a year ago, yet she really thought she mattered? The Jia Family had no fear of Imprint Moon Sect.

“You’re not.” Sheng Xu said. She placed her hand on the car door. “We’re just strangers who’ve met a few times. Please call me by my full name.”

“Okay, okay. I was rude just now.” Jia Qin didn’t get angry. “But my father and I should be visiting the Sheng Family at the end of the month. It’s a formal visit. I hope I can see Sheng Xu then.”

While observing Sheng Xu’s reaction, Jia Qin couldn’t help glancing at Lu Wuqi several more times.

What exactly was Imprint Moon Sect up to? Making a newbie celestial master who’d just joined less than half a year into the Young Sect Master so casually—were they plotting something behind the scenes?