Chapter 1943: Chapter 1941: Strange Times

Then there’s Choo Lan, acting out of character, visiting the Qin Family Old Residence every few days. Shen Manru had no choice but to reluctantly entertain her, as it would be impolite to chase her out due to their old classmates’ relationship. However, Choo Lan did nothing but flatter her with sweet words.

This left Shen Manru without any excuse to confront her even if she wanted to.

However, Shen Manru now truly trusts what Qin Yize and Gu Qiaoqiao say. They mentioned Choo Lan had ulterior motives, and she believed it. But she’s just an ordinary human who can’t see anything amiss, leaving her in a bad mood recently.

Perhaps it’s because Choo Lan visits frequently, and even though they’re not physically close, the distance isn’t far. This led Gu Qiaoqiao to notice Shen Manru’s complexion was deteriorating. Despite the boost from her spiritual energy, her mood, compounded by the malevolent energy, inevitably was affected.

Gu Qiaoqiao never considered her work flawless nor believed her talismans were unbeatable in this world.

So even with the Wooden Beads and Protective Buddha Amulet on her, she was still affected.

Therefore, the issue with Choo Lan needs immediate resolution, or it will be a disaster.

Moreover, the black malevolent energy around her is getting thicker, giving Gu Qiaoqiao a faint sense of danger.

After Shen Manru discussed this with Qin Yize, he began planning to undermine the Choo Family.

If trouble arises in the Choo Family, maybe Choo Lan won’t stir up more trouble.

It’s just that the Choo Family’s extensive business isn’t something that can collapse overnight. Furthermore, not everyone in the Choo Family is like Choo Lan; at least Old Master Choo is quite decent. Though Qin Yize doesn’t see himself as a good person, he couldn’t drive them to a dead end.

So he subtly expressed dissatisfaction with Choo Lan only when the other side noticed.

However, Choo Lan didn’t care about Old Master Choo’s rebuke. Even though the Choo Family sent a new family member from the Imperial Capital, and she was demoted to second-in-command, she still didn’t care.

It seemed money had lost its value in her eyes, and her actions carried an eerie air.

Gu Qiaoqiao felt it was best to resolve the issue at its source.

Then Nie Luan approached her, planning to team up to unite all the mystic sect members worldwide. Those willing to join them would be richly rewarded, while those who wouldn’t and committed evil acts would be eradicated. This essentially meant managing the mystic sect members collectively.

No one told Nie Luan that Gu Qiaoqiao was part of the Mystic Sect, but because he had Dongfang Yu’s blood, he could naturally detect the sect’s aura instantly. Some things go without saying, but when something happens, you can’t deny it.

Gu Qiaoqiao refused, but she knew that Nie Luan wouldn’t give up easily. Luckily, Qin Yize’s presence restrained him, preventing any missteps, making him exceedingly polite and even a bit respectful. But since the matter was brought to light, an explanation was needed.

The last issue was the recent disappearance of seven boys over the age of two in the Imperial Capital.

Everyone thought they were kidnapped by traffickers, leading to the formation of a task force. In just half a month, seven boys disappeared, almost one every two days.

News of this spread quickly, making families with two-year-old boys incredibly anxious. Parents watched over their children more closely, but with a multitude of precautions comes some oversight. Qin Yize came home one night and told Gu Qiaoqiao that another boy had gone missing today.

Gu Qiaoqiao hadn’t gone to work these past few days; she stayed at home watching the kids and practicing talismans.

When Qin Yize found out, after a brief silence, he agreed.

Some things may be unavoidable, as the whole family of four was special.

Not to mention, Xiao Bao and Xiao Bei were always accompanied by White Wolf and Xiao Bai, the most unique existences in the world.

Thus, Gu Qiaoqiao wasn’t too clear on what had happened recently.

Her brow furrowed; after becoming a mother, she understood what a child meant to a mother—a precious gem. If it were her child disappearing like that, she’d go crazy.

"What the hell is going on? These scoundrels are too bold; isn’t this a crime in broad daylight?"

Qin Yize’s gaze was heavy, "This might not be so simple; Nie Luan has already gotten involved."

"... Could it be someone from the Mystic Sect?" Gu Qiaoqiao was taken aback.

Qin Yize shook his head slightly, "It’s hard to say. Based on what Nie Luan’s information, there’s no one who would do such a thing."

Then he continued, "Qiaoqiao, has Nie Luan reached out to you recently?"

"He hasn’t, but Sister Xiaotong called me, advising me to keep a close eye on Xiao Bao and Xiao Bei during this period."

"This recent missing boy was about the same age as the previous seven. His family was aware of the situation, so they kept a close watch on the child, yet the boy still disappeared."

"Is there really no clue?"

"No clues, but a common feature is they all disappeared around dusk."

"Dusk?" Gu Qiaoqiao asked anxiously, "What time is that?"

"Between 17:30 and 18:00 in the evening."

This timing is quite eerie.

Gu Qiaoqiao murmured, "During this season, that’s precisely when yin and yang transition. But a child of two isn’t so small; how could they just vanish without a trace?"

"Another common characteristic is that these children were playing by the door, and when their parents turned around, the kids disappeared."

It’s mid-November now; the Imperial Capital just saw a light snow, entering winter, but it’s not that cold yet. So taking children out to play was still normal, especially since Xiao Bao and Xiao Bei often ran wild in the yard with White Wolf and Xiao Bai.

"Who was around the child at that time?"

"His grandmother was there, and his mother was holding his hand. Then suddenly, she felt her hand go empty, and the child was gone."

"This disappearance is too strange. How could someone snatch a child so quickly without the child making a sound?" Gu Qiaoqiao genuinely felt this might not be so simple.

"Now the public is in a panic; there are all sorts of theories. Some even say demons have emerged, specifically eating boys to boost their yang energy, then harm the Mortal World."

Then he looked at Gu Qiaoqiao, "Qiaoqiao, this situation is tricky. Nie Luan will probably seek you out soon."

Qin Yize then sat down, gently embracing Qiaoqiao and resting his chin on her head, softly speaking, "Qiaoqiao, I’m a selfish person. I know you’re capable, but Uncle often says there’s always someone better and another sky above. Stay home with the kids during this period, don’t agree to Nie Luan’s request. Once we catch the culprit, everything will be better."

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