Chapter 46
Inside the trash can, Qin Liu peeked out at the world outside.
Ox-Head and Horse-Face were still searching the streets for her scent.
The tall monster looked left and right, but Qin Liu was wearing the clothes of a ghost, and her scent was naturally masked.
The lanterns on the street emitted a dim yellow glow, casting a huge shadow.
“This is hell, where did that person hide?”
Ox-Head grumbled, but compared to this irritable giant beast, Horse-Face seemed much calmer.
He looked around and soon his gaze fell on the trash can not far away.
After watching for a long time, he shifted his gaze and said to Ox-Head.
“Old Ox, since we haven’t found anyone after searching for so long, why don’t we split up? You search over here, and I’ll search over here. If we cooperate, we won’t be afraid of not finding anyone.”
The stubborn Ox-Head immediately let out a hearty laugh upon hearing this.
“As expected of Brother Ma, with our brothers working together, are we afraid of not catching that petty thief?”
Horse-Face waved his hook-sickle and a trace of cunning flashed in his eyes.
“Then let’s act separately. By the way, Old Ox, don’t forget to summon some ghosts.”
“Okay!”
Ox-Head laughed heartily and left with heavy footsteps.
After he left, the smile on Horse-Face’s face gradually faded. Compared to Ox-Head, his steps were much more careful.
Accompanied by a gust of cold wind, Horse-Face suppressed his footsteps, put the hook-sickle behind him, and slowly approached the trash can.
Finally, it arrived in front of the trash can, held its breath, and flipped the trash can open.
However, there were only leaves inside, nothing else.
Compared to the straightforward Ox-Head, Horse-Face was more rational. Since Ox-Head had smelled the scent, it meant that the person was nearby. There were not many places nearby where a person could hide. After looking around, in its opinion, this trash can was the most likely place.
“Could it be that my senses were wrong?”
It put the lid back on and then left the place.
After it left, Qin Liu’s small head poked through the leaves on top, and she couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief as she watched Horse-Face’s retreating back.
See, being small has its advantages, right?
However, before Qin Liu’s hanging heart could relax, an unfamiliar voice came from behind her.
“So it’s Miss Guide, I apologize for not greeting you sooner, please forgive me.”
Upon hearing this voice, Qin Liu immediately turned her head to look.
She found that a man wearing a black official hat and a judge’s robe was standing in front of her.
From the exquisite cloud patterns and crane patterns on his body, one could conclude that this man’s status was not low.
This majestic and weathered man cupped his hands slightly towards Qin Liu and said.
“May I ask what brings Miss Guide to Youdu?”
Qin Liu scratched her head. She always felt that this stern man seemed to know her.
But she had no impression of him.
There was nothing she could do. Now that she had been discovered by the officials of the Underworld, she had no choice but to pretend.
Just as Qin Liu was about to communicate with the other party, she suddenly found a name appear in her mind – Cui Jue.
This was… the ability of the Night Walker.
After getting the other party’s name, Qin Liu immediately pretended to say.
“Judge Cui, I have come here for important matters.”
“Since it is Miss Guide’s request, I, Cui, will naturally do my best. Please speak.”
“A man has come to the Underworld by unknown means, but his lifespan has not yet ended, and he should be sent back.”
Upon hearing this, Judge Cui’s expression sank, and he was about to speak, but Qin Liu raised a hand to stop him.
“This person is useful to me. If you find him, please do not harm him.”
Judge Cui’s expression softened upon hearing this, and he cupped his hands and said.
“This is certainly not a difficult matter. However, Miss Guide, you are acting alone on the street, which can easily cause unnecessary panic. So please accompany me to the Hall of Yama for a detailed discussion.”
Facing Judge Cui’s invitation, Qin Liu naturally did not want to go.
She was almost unable to maintain her disguise. If she went to the Hall of Yama, wasn’t that like throwing a husky into a wolf pack?
But the problem was… she didn’t know how to refuse!
Although she didn’t know who this person named Cui Jue was, judging by his clothes and demeanor, his identity must have been extraordinary.
If she refused, it would be too much of an insult to him.
Therefore, after much deliberation, Qin Liu could only nod with tears in her eyes.
“Okay…”
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On the other side, Liu Haoyu was sitting in the Meng Po Coffee Shop, and opposite him was a young girl named Liu Qian.
At this time, the girl was still wearing her usual stiff teacher’s outfit.
But even these simple clothes could not hide her beauty.
The girl sized up Liu Haoyu and then said.
“Sir, may I ask what you are looking for me for?”
A faint smile appeared on Liu Qian’s face. As Liu Zining had said, her sister was a thorough good person.
Even though she didn’t know her, she was willing to stop for a moment and chat with her.
“…” Liu Haoyu organized his thoughts and then asked Liu Qian, “Do you have a younger sister named Liu Zining? She and I are friends.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Qian’s expression froze for a moment, but then a trace of tenderness flashed in her eyes.
“Is it that girl Liu Zining who sent you to find me? No wonder you came to this place without consuming all your lifespan.”
Liu Haoyu thought for a moment and then frankly admitted his intention.
“No, I wasn’t commissioned by Liu Zining to find you. Meeting you was just a coincidence. I only came here to become a guide and defeat an unbeatable monster.”
“Is that so…”
Liu Qian’s brows furrowed slightly with a hint of disappointment, but she quickly let it go.
After all, to prevent her sister from continuing to be sad, she had already handed over her identity to Qin Liu, so she had no regrets. If she continued to worry about Liu Zining, it would not be good for Qin Liu.
So Liu Qian smiled and asked.
“May I ask how Liu Zining has been recently?”
“Yes…”
Liu Haoyu pondered for a moment, then described Liu Zining’s recent situation in detail.
This description was very dry, yet Liu Qian listened very patiently. After listening, she couldn’t help but wipe away a tear, but her expression remained smiling.
“It’s great that she can overcome her shadows.”
Looking at this optimistic and kind girl, Liu Haoyu couldn’t help but sigh in his heart.
What a good person, to save a crazy child, she ended up losing her own life…
It’s truly a pity.
