Chapter 1001: All Efforts Wasted

"Perhaps something went wrong halfway; I'll go up and take a look." Chen Yu frowned, turned around, and went upstairs.

Upon reaching the second floor, he saw forensic investigators taking photos at the scene. Several corpses remained in the positions they were in when they died, not moving at all. Even though Chen Yu had an extraordinary state of mind, he could not help but knit his brows at the sight of how these people had died.

"What is the background of these people?" Chen Yu asked Su Yan after going downstairs.

"They had no proper jobs, and according to police records, these people had engaged in staged accidents and honey traps. Last month, there were even victims who came to report them," Su Yan said.

"Understood. These people played honey traps and ended up playing with Lao Gui's blood," Chen Yu nodded. "They really brought this upon themselves."

"No, things are not that simple. Lao Gui's state of mind is very stable. He wouldn't lose control over a simple honey trap; there must be another reason," Yu Sichen said in a deep voice.

"News just came from the Five Elements Pavilion that someone has locked onto Lao Gui's location inside the bar. He has formed a Domain inside the bar, and the people inside cannot get out. The Five Elements Pavilion has already sent experts to resolve it," Su Yan said, looking up.

"Let's go." Chen Yu pulled Yu Sichen and left in a hurry.

A bar had already been cordoned off by police tape, and Chen Yu and Yu Sichen rushed over.

Three Taoist priests wearing apricot-yellow Taoist robes had already arrived at the scene. These three had significant backgrounds; they were high-ranking disciples of the Celestial Master of Mount Longhu. The leader was named Gao Zhen, the eldest disciple of Mount Longhu, who now held a position within the Five Elements Pavilion.

"Such strong baleful energy. This thing has already turned into a Demon. Has the Nine Gates Ghost Subduing Array been set up?" Gao Zhen shone a Bagua Mirror in his hand into the room; the baleful energy inside made him feel somewhat alarmed.

"Master, it has been set up. We can go in at any time," one Taoist said.

"Good, let's go in and catch the ghost." Gao Zhen nodded and prepared to enter.

"Wait a moment, friend." Chen Yu and Yu Sichen hurried over.

"Friend, I am also from the Five Elements Pavilion." Chen Yu displayed the Five Elements Order.

"You are Chen Yu?" Gao Zhen glanced at Chen Yu.

"Yes, that's me. Do you know me?" Chen Yu asked in surprise.

"Hmph, who doesn't know Chen Yu, the holder of the Five Elements Order? It's just that everyone is very curious about you. What kind of sacred person are you to be qualified to sit on equal footing with Pavilion Master Xu Lao of the Five Elements Pavilion?" Gao Zhen snorted coldly with a look of disdain.

There was a reason for this guy's resentment. He was a high-ranking disciple of Celestial Master Zhang of Mount Longhu, with a pedigree that was orthodox and pure. He had been entrusted with important tasks upon arriving at the Five Elements Pavilion, and both his sect and the higher-ups thought very highly of him.

This guy's ambition was to succeed as the Pavilion Master of the Five Elements Pavilion in the future, but the suddenly appearing Chen Yu had overshadowed his brilliance, which made him feel very unhappy.

Now that he saw Chen Yu, it would be strange if he gave him a pleasant look.

"This..." Chen Yu smiled awkwardly and said, "You must be Senior Brother Gao? I have long admired your name. The soul inside is a friend of mine that needs to be delivered to the afterlife, so please leave this matter to us to handle. Sorry for the trouble, Senior Brother Gao."

"Delivered to the afterlife?" Gao Zhen looked at Yu Sichen. His eyes lit up; after all, she was a beauty, so he restrained his temper a bit. "May I ask who the young lady is?"

"Yu Sichen, successor to Jizhao Nunnery. This matter has caused you trouble. The Lao Gui inside is the person I need to deliver to the afterlife," Yu Sichen said.

"That's not much of a problem, but this Lao Gui has very heavy resentment now and has already shown signs of turning into a Demon. I'm afraid you won't be able to deliver him; you'd better just eliminate him to avoid trouble," Gao Zhen said.

"That really won't be necessary, Senior Brother Gao. Brother Chen, let's go in," Yu Sichen pulled Chen Yu, and the two stepped forward to enter.

However, the action of Yu Sichen holding Chen Yu's hand caused Gao Zhen's expression to darken immediately. Feeling somewhat displeased, he said in a deep voice, "Sorry, you cannot go in now."

"Is there anything else, Senior Brother Gao?" Chen Yu turned back in surprise.

"The thing inside has already killed four people and has now turned into a Demon. It's better to refine it directly to prevent it from going out and hurting people again. Don't waste your efforts," Gao Zhen sneered. "Besides, this is a matter I am responsible for, so don't interfere."

"Senior Brother Gao, there must be some hidden reason for Lao Gui being inside. Please just let me go in," Yu Sichen pleaded.

"Sorry, even if the Heavenly King himself came today, it wouldn't work," Gao Zhen said coldly.

"Si Chen, you go in. I'll talk to him," Chen Yu said with a faint smile.

Yu Sichen nodded slightly and turned to walk inside. Gao Zhen's two junior brothers tried to stop her, but Yu Sichen struck each of them with an Ice Awl, forcing them back.

"Chen Yu, what do you mean by this?" Gao Zhen was furious. "You dare to obstruct me from doing my work?"

"Gao Zhen, I don't want to use the Five Elements Order to bluff people today, lest you say I'm bullying you," Chen Yu said calmly. "The Lao Gui inside has been chanting Buddhist scriptures for over a decade. He has been doing good deeds, but an accident happened today, so I must find out what is going on."

"For the sake of us both being in the Five Elements Pavilion, I won't hold it against you today. Don't force me to take action, otherwise, it won't be good for anyone."

"Chen Yu, who do you think you are?" Gao Zhen raged. "You just got lucky and gained the favor of Xu Lao; otherwise, what qualifications do you have to hold the Five Elements Order?"

"So that's what you're unconvinced about." Chen Yu suddenly realized. He nodded and said, "Fine, I understand. You're just jealous that I'm better than you. But then again, it's normal for you to be unconvinced since I received this treatment just after joining the Five Elements Pavilion."

"Jealous? What qualifications do you have to make me jealous? I am the eldest disciple of Celestial Master Zhang of Mount Longhu, and my strength is outstanding. You say I'm jealous of you?" Gao Zhen was furious.

"If this isn't jealousy, what is?" Chen Yu smiled. "Fine, since that's the case, let me show you my strength today, otherwise you definitely won't be convinced. Bring it on."

"Hehe, Chen Yu, I don't hold back when I strike. Don't come crying to someone else if you get hurt," Gao Zhen chuckled.

"En, then hurry up. Don't waste time," Chen Yu nodded slightly.

Gao Zhen let out a deep shout, a Gold Coin Sword in his hand. He wiped his right hand across the Gold Coin Sword, and a fireball appeared. He shook the Gold Coin Sword three times in succession, and three fireballs struck fiercely toward Chen Yu.

As far as mystical arts go, this guy really had some skills. His apprenticeship at Mount Longhu was no joke, and he was indeed outstanding.

It was just that he had met the wrong person, because Chen Yu was an existence he could never afford to provoke.

Chen Yu grabbed with his right hand, and a Spiritual Light appeared. The three fireballs in mid-air vanished instantly. Gao Zhen was shocked, and he retreated several steps. He looked up at Chen Yu in horror.

"If you want to fight, show some real skills. Don't waste everyone's time," Chen Yu said calmly.