Chapter 17

So much so that it would be difficult for her not to think about it.

The things my sister left behind—they weren't taken to be used for entertainment, were they...?

Unaware of her younger sister's thoughts, Xueyi now only wanted to report in and return to her team as soon as possible, then take Qingque down if at all possible.

Although she already had a premonition that she might not actually be able to catch her.

But she had to try.

Since physical methods wouldn't work, she would have to change her approach.

"Where is Huohuo?" Xueyi asked.

"She should still be maintaining her puppet, or perhaps preparing talismans? It's also possible she went to test her courage; you know, Sister, she isn't very brave." Hanya was actually quite talkative; in front of people she was familiar with, she always had a lot to say.

"Summon her to the front hall; she will accompany me to carry out a mission later," Xueyi instructed.

"She's so timid, can she handle a mission?" Hanya hesitated.

"Do not worry. This mission is not dangerous, just a bit special. Perhaps she can play a role."

After Xueyi finished speaking, she bid Hanya farewell.

In fact, she had thought about it for a long time on the way, and the conclusion she finally reached was that it was unlikely she could catch Qingque using only physical means.

To be more extreme, she couldn't even catch a glimpse of the hem of her clothes.

At this point, some "magical means" were needed.

The trainee judge Huohuo was one of the methods she had thought of.

Very soon.

A petite foxian girl, carrying obvious fear, arrived at the front hall of the Ten-Lords Commission.

Hanya did not follow; as a judge of the Ministry of Verdict, her work was quite busy, and being able to spare the time to see her sister was already a rare break.

So this green-haired foxian girl could only wait alone in the eerie front hall.

However, in a sense, she might not be alone.

Behind her was a tail that could talk.

"Look at your lack of backbone! We haven't even gone yet, and you're already scared like this? Pull yourself together for me!"

A stern scolding sounded from behind Huohuo.

"But... but I'm scared..."

Huohuo swallowed, her small hands having nowhere to rest; she didn't know whether to walk or stand still.

In short, she was extremely uneasy.

"It's been over twenty years; you've exorcised at least eighty heliobi, if not a hundred, right? You should have made some progress by now!" Master Tail's tone was still as disappointed as ever.

"Isn't there still you, Master Tail..." Huohuo whispered.

"That's right!"

Master Tail's tone immediately rose by an octave, feeling very smug.

But soon it realized something was wrong.

"I am me, and you are you—can they be the same?"

"Hehe..."

Huohuo smiled embarrassedly and didn't reply, instead silently checking her pack.

Healing medicine, spirit talismans, a small white flag, and some spare puppet parts.

The first three were things she carried when going on missions alone.

The last one was prepared specifically for Xueyi.

There was no helping it.

Who else could have such a high damage rate for their puppet body as Xueyi? It could be said to be the best among her colleagues.

Huohuo couldn't even remember how many times she had repaired Xueyi.

Since she was going on a mission with Xueyi, it was necessary to prepare these puppet parts.

However, at the thought of this, Huohuo shivered.

A high damage rate meant danger!

Just as Huohuo was thinking fearfully, the white-clad judge walked out from the hall.

It was Xueyi.

She saw Huohuo's fear at a glance and comforted her, "I know you are afraid, but this mission has no danger. Rest assured."

"That's great!" Huohuo breathed a sigh of relief.

This was what she feared most, and hearing there was no danger now, she couldn't be happier.

"Tch~ No matter how big the danger is, I can solve it!" Master Tail said, unconvinced.

"You cannot solve it," Xueyi said in a flat tone.

Somehow, when Xueyi spoke, she thought of Lin Qi; he seemed to have this same tone, a very certain look.

But often, the more this was the case, the easier it was to provoke fighting spirit.

Master Tail, as if its tail had been stepped on, immediately jumped up.

"Those heliobi are like little chicks in front of me! Is there any trouble I can't solve? Impossible!"

Xueyi said calmly, "But this time, the trouble is not a heliobi."

"That's also impossible!" Master Tail's tone was unfriendly, and it turned to look at Huohuo, "If I weren't sealed on this coward, my abilities would definitely not be limited to this!"

"Is that so?" Xueyi's tone remained the same.

"You don't believe me? Then let Huohuo peel off that talisman for me! I'll show you my true strength!"

"Lady Xueyi, Master Tail, he..."

Seeing the atmosphere getting worse, Huohuo prepared to step in and smooth things over.

But before she could finish, she was interrupted by Xueyi's words, and she was completely shocked, even though Xueyi only said one word.

"Fine."

"Huh?"

Master Tail was stunned for a moment, then reacted, "You're tricking me?"

"You can think so. Why? Are you afraid?"

"Hahaha, I fear nothing! But let's agree beforehand: if I play a big role, you must undo the connection between me and this coward... for one day!" Master Tail said loudly.

"Three days!"

Xueyi not only didn't refuse, but even raised the stakes.

"Straightforward! This is the most I've liked you!"

After Master Tail finished speaking, it said nothing more and did not appear separately again, instead continuing to possess Huohuo, seemingly resting and gathering its strength.

Xueyi ignored it and led the trainee judge toward the location of their colleagues.

Just a moment ago, Qingque had appeared once.

She had changed locations again, with absolutely no pattern to speak of.

And she had used another curio.

According to her colleagues, they had been very close just now, and the shackles they sent out were less than ten meters away from Qingque herself.

But just when they thought they could catch Qingque, more than ten shackles suddenly stopped at the same time!

It was as if they had been frozen, which was extremely eerie.

It gave the ghost-catching judges an illusion.

Have I seen a ghost?

Seeking flowers, seeking reviews.

18. Qingque: Really? Even the General has stepped in?

Another curio!

Xueyi's heart sank, and she felt a little regret.

Regret that she had left a bit too early.

Otherwise, she could have obtained another piece of intelligence.

But in any case, it showed that her direction of judgment was correct.

That is, purely physical means...