Chapter 32: Kui Mu Lin Village

"So this is the Village?"

Not long after Lao Wu and the others' wedding car passed, a black sedan slowly drove in, and two young people stepped out of the car.

One of them wore glasses, had a refined demeanor, a sunny appearance, yet from a distance gave off a sense of coldness.

The other had a wax‑yellow complexion, a somewhat strange expression, and a stiff face.

"We just entered the Village and saw a White Affair, and it looks like that wedding car we just saw was also headed here, right?"

Liu San looked at the Village, and not far from the Village Entrance on a utility pole hung a sign—Kui Mu Lin Village.

"It should be here, no doubt; after investigation, only three families in Da Chang Shi held weddings on this day."

Han Mo took out a report, which listed various pieces of official intelligence.

"And the only Village where a White Affair appeared on this day is this one."

"Moreover, this Village is also the only one that custom‑made traditional Chinese wedding attire."

"Since the Supernatural Incident target is the Red and White Double Evil, I think this Village's likelihood is higher."

Liu San expressed agreement.

"Indeed, that reasoning is correct."

"The Red and White Double Evil consist respectively of the Ghost Bride representing the Red Evil, and the Funeral Clothes Ghost representing the White Evil."

"This Village experiencing both a Red Affair and a White Affair indeed makes it highly likely to attract those two ghosts."

Upon saying that, Liu San looked at Han Mo.

"So, what do you plan to do next? Observe and wait, hunt for the Red and White Double Evil? Or what?"

Han Mo shook his head and pointed to the car behind him.

Behind the black sedan, several other cars quickly arrived.

"I've already called in considerable support from Da Chang Shi, and I intend to disperse as many people in the Village as possible."

"I've also assigned people to keep watch over the other two Villages of Da Chang Shi, to prevent the Red and White Double Evil from not appearing in this Village."

While Han Mo was speaking, the vehicles had already stopped, and two more people stepped down from them.

"I am Da Chang Shi's person in charge, Zhong Shan; you are Paper Person Liu San and Ghost Blocking Disaster Han Mo?"

The person who stepped down introduced himself to Han Mo and Liu San.

"Ghost Lantern Zhong Shan?"

Han Mo took out a document, compared it briefly, and confirmed Zhong Shan's identity.

"That's right; I had planned to go to Dajing City these days, but I didn't expect Da Chang Shi to have a Supernatural Incident, so I can only go later."

Zhong Shan pointed to the people behind him.

"This is Alcoholic Ghost Wang Lin, a newcomer I met during a recent Supernatural Incident, considered a provisional person in charge."

Wang Lin, a boy who looked only sixteen or seventeen, smiled shyly upon hearing Zhong Shan's introduction.

"Not bad, a very energetic youngster."

Han Mo glanced at Wang Lin, nodded, noting that shy people are generally not bad in temperament, unless you push them too hard.

Hearing Han Mo's compliment, Wang Lin smiled embarrassedly, evidently a bit uncomfortable with this kind of conversation with strangers.

"I'm not very familiar with the Red and White Double Evil; how should we cooperate?"

Zhong Shan's reason for joining this Supernatural Incident is, in fact, for merit.

He is a Ghost Tamer who has mastered two ghosts; his strength is not weak, his merit is considerable, so he wishes to vie for the captain's position.

If he can cooperate with Han Mo and the others to handle this Supernatural Incident, his merit would undoubtedly increase substantially.

The Red and White Double Evil is currently defined at Headquarters as an A-Class Paranormal Event.

"I hope you can send people to evacuate the residents inside first, to reduce casualties," Han Mo thought.

"That way, it would prevent the Red and White Double Evil from appearing again, right?" Liu San questioned.

"Although the way we obtained the information is odd, since it's the Red and White Double Evil, the reason it was summoned must be the Red Affair and White Affair. "And even if you want to disperse them, the Village's villagers might not agree."

Han Mo shook his head: "Although this trip is to deal with the Red and White Double Evil, if we can prevent the Red and White Double Evil from killing, that's actually a good outcome."

"Although this might cause us to run a pointless trip."

Zhong Shan said: "I don't agree."

"If the situation is truly as the intelligence you provided earlier, then by dispersing this Village's Red and White Affairs, does that mean the Red and White Double Evil could appear elsewhere?"

"Rather than letting the Red and White Double Evil appear in unknown places, it's better to sacrifice this Village; for the safety of the majority, sacrificing a few is acceptable."

Liu San said nothing this time, merely watching them.

"Although it's cruel, when facing a Supernatural Incident, limiting it is indeed best," Wang Lin also spoke up at the right moment.

Listening to the two, Han Mo fell into contemplation.

He does understand the reasoning, but he cannot resolve a Supernatural Incident by sacrificing the people.

After much hesitation, Han Mo finally spoke slowly.

"Alright, then disperse the other villagers, leaving only the two families holding the Red and White Affairs."

"However, since it's to prevent the Red and White Double Evil from appearing, I hope Da Chang Shi can send some people into the Village to act as guests."

Whether it's a Red Affair or a White Affair, guests are required.

If the other villagers are dispersed and there are no guests, certain accidents are likely to occur.

"Fine, I will arrange this."

Hearing that Han Mo no longer intended to disperse the Red and White Affairs, Zhong Shan let out a sigh of relief.

With a phone call from him, many special personnel quickly entered the Village.

Under their arrangement, many villagers were sent away from the Village.

Of course, in such Red and White Affair circumstances, some traditional conservatives inevitably refuse to leave.

There's no choice; Han Mo can only let them stay in the Village.

After all, the current official stance is still to avoid making Supernatural Incidents public, lest they stir social unrest.

"The personnel have been dispersed enough; let's enter the Village."

"Split into two teams: Han Mo, you and Liu San stay at the Village Entrance to watch the family holding the White Affair; I and Wang Lin will go into the Village to watch the family holding the Red Affair."

After receiving the report that the personnel had been fully dispersed, Zhong Shan suggested to Han Mo.

"Fine," Han Mo nodded.

He could see Zhong Shan's subtle intent, but he didn't mind.

In a situation where a Supernatural Incident is confirmed, it is clear that a White Affair is more taboo than a Red Affair.

However, since Zhong Shan is bringing along a rookie Ghost Tamer, it is better to send him to the relatively safer Red Affair side.

Just as Han Mo and the others made the arrangements, another group entered the Village.

"Jiang Shangbai, are you sure you can deal with that Red and White Double Evil?"

Liu Dong looked at the man leading the group ahead and asked in a deep voice.

"I'm not sure, but at a time like this, there's an opportunity to claim merit, and of course I can't miss it."

"But you can rest assured, even if I can't handle the Red and White Double Evil, I still have a way to get out."

Jiang Shangbai's face broke into a confident smile.

That strange newspaper wasn't only obtained by Han Mo; a Ghost Tamer in the Friends Circle also got a copy.

After discussion, the Friends Circle finally decided to let Jiang Shangbai lead a party out.

To become the team leader, mere merit isn't enough; one must also show one's fangs at the right moment.

(End of chapter)