Chapter 267: with translation of chapter title: 267

267 "This case is not about revenge."

267 "This case is not about revenge."

Now translate each line.

We need to be careful to preserve meaning, not add extra.

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【1】 267 "This case is not about revenge."

Translation: 267 "This case is not about revenge."

Green City Office personnel landed and immediately came looking for Tushan Jiu and the others.

Translation: Green City Office personnel landed and immediately came looking for Tushan Jiu and the others.

Green City Office personnel landed and immediately came looking for Tushan Jiu and the others.

We need to keep it concise but faithful.

They were three men in total, around thirty years old, each holding a black box bearing the office's Bagua diagram.

Translation: They were three men in total, around thirty years old, each holding a black box with the office's Bagua diagram.

They were three men in total, around thirty years old, each holding a black box with the office's Bagua diagram.

At that time, Tushan Jiu and her four companions were at the hotel where Ma Zhiqiu was staying.

Translation: At that time, Tushan Jiu and her four companions were staying at the hotel where Ma Zhiqiu was.

At that time, Tushan Jiu and her four companions were at the hotel where Ma Zhiqiu was staying.

Ma Zhiqiu's room was on the third floor, 309.

Translation: Ma Zhiqiu's room was on the third floor, 309.

Note there is an extra comma after 309,. We'll keep as is: "Ma Zhiqiu's room was on the third floor, 309."

Wang Dongqing had already coordinated with the hotel and booked all the rooms on that floor.

Translation: Wang Dongqing had already coordinated with the hotel and booked out the entire floor.

It was convenient for the Green City Office personnel to stay here overnight as well.

Translation: Coincidentally, the people from Green City could also check in here directly that night.

Because they couldn't startle the snake, they all restrained their qi, making them appear just like ordinary people.

Translation: To avoid alerting the enemy, they all restrained their qi completely, just like ordinary people.

Mumu couldn't restrain itself; what was on its body wasn't just monster power, but a mixture.

Translation: Mumu couldn't restrain itself; what was on its body wasn't just monster power, but a mixture.

Mumu couldn't restrain itself; what was on its body wasn't just monster power, but a mixture.

Having awakened its spiritual intelligence below, its yin qi is also very strong.

Translation: Having awakened its spiritual intelligence below, its yin qi is also very strong.

Having awakened its spiritual intelligence below, its yin qi is also very strong.

This is also why it doesn't dare go to the Xie family.

Translation: This is also why it dare not go to the Xie Family.

Its condition will only gradually improve after it transforms.

Translation: Its condition will only gradually improve after it transforms into human form.

Therefore, only Xiang Yichu can temporarily seal its yin qi and demonic power.

Translation: Therefore, only Xiang Yichu could temporarily seal its yin qi and monster power.

Mumu obediently sat on Xiang Yichu's shoulder, boredly counting how many hairs he had.

Translation: Mumu sat obediently on Xiang Yichu's shoulder, boredly counting how many hairs he had.

The three from Green City looked at each other, their faces full of novelty.

Translation: The three from Green City looked at each other, faces full of novelty.

They really have seen it all—even spirits and monsters can be enlisted?

Translation: They really had seen it all—even monsters could be enlisted.

They didn't mishear earlier; when Wang Daoyou introduced them, he said they were a team.

Translation: But they hadn't misheard earlier; when Fellow Daoist Wang introduced them, he said they were a team.

Moreover, their lineup is practically unbeatable—every position is covered, and even the support role is the strongest, the divine calculator and sword wielder.

Translation: Moreover, their lineup was practically invincible—every position filled, even the support was the strongest support, a God‑calculating Sword‑bearer.

They could even go to an international competition and bring back first place!

Translation: With them, they could even win first place in an international tournament!

In their minds, the same thought arose: among the new generation, there should be no team stronger than theirs.

Translation: In their minds, the same thought arose: among the new generation, no team could be stronger than theirs.

This doesn't really concern them; they're just assisting with the case, after all, this case fundamentally belongs to Green City, so they shouldn't overly burden the people from South City.

Translation: But that didn't really concern them; they were just assisting with the investigation, since this case was fundamentally Green City's affair, and they didn't want to trouble the people of Nan Cheng too much.

Just then, they suddenly heard the sound of the door opening opposite them.

Translation: Just then, they suddenly heard the sound of a door opening opposite.

Chen Yinghu peered through the peephole.

Translation: Chen Yinghuai glanced through the peephole.

The opposite room's door opened from inside, and Ma Zhiqiu walked out, still holding his phone, as if he were on a call.

Translation: The opposite door opened from inside, and Ma Zhiqiu walked out, still holding his phone as if he were on a call.

Several people held their breath to listen to his call; it was a colleague inviting him to drinks at a street-side barbecue stall.

Translation: They held their breath to listen to his call; a colleague was inviting him to drinks at a street‑side barbecue stall.

When that news came out, the several people inside all frowned.

Translation: Upon hearing this, everyone inside frowned.

It would be fine if Lang Qingfeng didn't show up tonight; if he did, dealing with him in the crowded street-side barbecue setting would be very troublesome.

Translation: It would be fine if Lang Qingfeng didn't show up tonight; if he did, dealing with him in the crowded street‑side barbecue setting would be very troublesome.

But there's nothing to be done; time is pressing, and they can't go find Ma Zhiqiu to tell him that Lang Qingfeng has become a vengeful ghost coming for revenge.

Translation: But there was no choice—time was pressing, and they couldn't go tell Ma Zhiqiu that Lang Qingfeng had become a vengeful ghost coming for him.

Whether Ma Zhiqiu would believe it is another matter.

Translation: Whether Ma Zhiqiu would believe it is another matter.

After all, the death of his team leader Peng Gui appeared to be due to drunk driving, veering into the opposite lane and colliding head-on with a semi-trailer truck, killing him instantly.

Translation: After all, the death of his team leader Peng Gui appeared to be caused by drunk driving, veering into the opposite lane and colliding head‑on with a semi‑tractor trailer, killing him instantly.

So if they told Ma Zhiqiu, he'd likely not believe it right away, and it might easily startle Lang Qingfeng, causing him to disappear again, which would be counterproductive.

Translation: So if they told Ma Zhiqiu, he'd likely not believe it right away, and might even alert Lang Qingfeng, causing him to stay hidden—which would be counterproductive.

"It's fine; if not, we'll just set up a barrier—as long as we're fast enough, we'll be fine." Another person named Tan Feng patted Chen Yinghu on the shoulder.

Translation: "It's fine; if not, we'll just set up a barrier—as long as we're fast enough, we'll be okay." Another person named Tan Feng patted Chen Yinghuai's shoulder.

Bi Yewei also nodded, pushed up his glasses, and said, "Let's deal with whatever comes—if the enemy comes, we'll block them with water and earth; maybe Lang Qingfeng won't show up today, right?"

Translation: Bi Yewi also nodded, pushed up his glasses, and said, "Let's deal with whatever comes—maybe Lang Qingfeng won't show up today, right?"

For people in their line of work, the last thing they want is to catch ghosts in a crowded public setting.

Translation: For people in their line of work, the last thing they want is to catch ghosts in public.

Whether the crowd sees it or not, it's still a hassle.

Translation: Whether the crowd sees it or not, it's still a hassle.

Just as the three were worrying, they turned around and saw the room was empty, save for an open window and a curtain blowing in the wind.

Translation: Just as the three were worrying, they turned around to find the room empty, save for an open window and a curtain blowing in the wind.

Downstairs, the last one to jump down was Xiang Yichu, who was looking low for Mumu.

Translation: Downstairs, the last one to jump was Xiang Yichu, who was looking down for Mumu.

When he jumped just now, Mumu didn't catch him and fell into the bushes.

Translation: When they jumped earlier, Mumu didn't grab hold of him and fell into the bushes.

Wang Dongqing brushed off the nonexistent dust on himself and muttered, "A mere three floors—easy to handle. Honestly, these three are really dragging their feet; what's there to worry about? In a moment, we'll lose track of them."

Translation: Wang Dongqing brushed off nonexistent dust and said, "A mere three‑story building is no trouble—these three are really dragging their feet; what's there to worry about? In a moment we'll lose them."

The first to jump down, Maomao, nodded and said, "Indeed, a bit."

Translation: The first to jump down, Maomao, nodded and said, "Indeed, a bit."

She also opened the window and jumped straight down to save time and effort because she disliked the ink stains.

Translation: She also opened the window and jumped straight down to save time and hassle because she disliked the ink marks.

Seeing her jump, Wang Dongqing followed, then Tushan Jiu, and finally Xiang Yichu.

Translation: Seeing her jump, Wang Dongqing followed, then Tushan Jiu, and finally Xiang Yichu.

The four of them have rather unconventional thought processes, so they felt nothing was wrong.

Translation: The four of them had rather unconventional thinking, so they felt nothing was wrong with this.

However, precisely because they jumped down so quickly, when they saw Ma Zhiqiu get into a taxi and the car drove off, at that moment a figure shrouded in black aura appeared beside him.

Translation: But precisely because the four of them jumped down quickly, when they saw Ma Zhiqiu get into a taxi and the car drove off, a black‑qi‑shrouded figure appeared beside him at that instant.

"Lang Qingfeng!" Wang Dongqing patted Maomao and said, "Look."

Translation: "Lang Qingfeng!" Wang Dongqing tapped Maomao and said, "Look."

Maomao: "I saw it, I saw it."

Translation: Maomao: "I saw it, I saw it."

Tushan Jiu calculated on her fingers and said, "Let's go; we'll just follow them."

Translation: Tushan Jiu calculated on her fingers and said, "Let's just follow them."

Xiang Yichu plucked the leaves from Mumu's head, caught up with the three ahead, Mumu tilted its head and used its hands to straighten itself, saying, "Just now I happened to see—Lang Qingfeng's yin qi is just a bit heavier than an ordinary ghost's, but not yet at the level of a vicious ghost."

Translation: Xiang Yichu plucked the leaves from Mumu's head, caught up with the three ahead, Mumu tilted its head and steadied itself with its paws, saying, "Just now I saw it—Lang Qingfeng's yin qi is heavier than an ordinary ghost's, but it hasn't reached the level of a vengeful ghost yet."

Wang Dongqing tapped its head: "You wooden-headed thing, did you forget what Xiao Jiu said before the case?"

Translation: Wang Dongqing knocked on its head and said, "You wooden‑headed thing, don't you remember what Xiao Jiu said before the case?"

Mumu tilted its head to look at Xiang Yichu.

Translation: Mumu tilted its head to look at Xiang Yichu.

Xiang Yichu spoke up to remind: "This case is not about revenge."

Translation: Xiang Yichu spoke up to remind them: "This case is not about revenge."

Mumu felt its head couldn't keep up: "I just fell headfirst, so what now?"

Translation: Mumu felt its head couldn't keep up, thinking, "I just fell head‑first, so what now?"

Several people got into the car one after another, and Tushan Jiu said, "So, those two weren't killed by him directly. The first, the casino employee, was indeed not out of malice—he just wanted to scare him a bit, but it so happened that the employee, having stayed up late, suffered a sudden heart attack just as he appeared, and the fright accelerated the other's death."

Translation: After everyone got in the car, Tushan Jiu said, "So those two weren't killed by him directly. The first, a casino worker, was indeed someone he resented and wanted to scare, but it just so happened that the worker suffered a sudden heart attack from staying up late, and he happened to appear then, frightening the worker so much that it accelerated the other's death."

"The second, Peng Gui, wasn't killed by him personally either. Before his death, Lang Qingfeng had in his possession evidence that he had swapped suppliers, using low-quality chicken, fish, and other substandard meats to make children's sausages."

Translation: "The second, Peng Gui, wasn't killed by him personally either. Before his death, Lang Qingfeng had in his possession evidence that he had swapped suppliers, using low‑quality pork, fish, and other substandard meats to make children's sausages."

"So that day, after Peng Gui attended his own funeral, Lang Qingfeng's wife threatened him, saying she had those items left by Lang Qingfeng, and if Peng Gui didn't give her the 1.5 million she demanded, she would expose those items."

Translation: "So after Peng Gui attended his funeral that day, Lang Qingfeng's wife threatened him, saying she had in her possession the things Lang Qingfeng left behind, and if Peng Gui didn't give her 1.5 million, she would expose those items."

"Peng Gui was a little afraid, but also doubted whether Lang Qingfeng's wife was telling the truth, so he consulted with his accomplice Ma Zhiqiu on how to destroy that evidence cleanly. Peng Gui, who acts decisively, threatened: 'If Lang Qingfeng's wife dares to expose those things, I'll kill her.'"

Translation: "Peng Gui was a little afraid, but also doubted whether the wife's claim was true, so he consulted his corrupt accomplice Ma Zhiqiu on how to destroy the evidence cleanly. Peng Gui, who does things absolutely, swore that if Lang Qingfeng's wife dared to expose those matters, he would kill her."

"His remark happened to be heard by Lang Qingfeng, who hadn't yet passed the seventh night after death and was worried his wife's actions would anger the two of them. In a panic, he generated resentment, appeared in Peng Gui's car as he drove home, intending to warn him not to harm his wife, or else he wouldn't let him off."

Translation: "His words happened to be heard by Lang Qingfeng, who had not yet passed the seven‑day mourning period and was worried that his wife doing this would anger the two of them. Lang Qingfeng arose in a surge of resentment, appearing in Peng Gui's car as he drove home, intending to warn him not to harm his wife, or else he would not let him off."

But unexpectedly, his appearance scared Peng Gui so much that he forgot to control the car, directly rushed into the opposite lane, resulting in a car accident and his death.