Love letters are not allowed in the exorcism notebook!-Chapter 715 - 137: Red Lantern Society Tradition of Calling for Help

Today, those invited by Huang Zhen are all respected social elites of Nantong District’s streets. This includes the patriarchs of various families, wealthy businessmen with enormous fortunes, and leaders of various institutions and corporations.

Even Mu Yuming received an invitation.

The assembly of these figures epitomized diversity and colorful splendor, truly a magnificent sight.

The tiny place that is Nantong District Police Station was almost too small to hold them all.

Therefore, Huang Zhen did not waste time, getting straight to the point and clarifying his intentions to everyone.

He first briefly discussed the current public safety issues on the streets, then requested that those present restrain their kinsfolk, friends, and employees, emphasizing the importance of abiding by the law and not getting swayed or enchanted by malicious instigators...

Those sounded like clichés and empty words, so boring that they could put people to sleep.

It wasn’t until the end that Huang Zhen introduced a bombshell topic that immediately captured everyone’s attention.

"...There is an extremely dangerous fugitive on the loose, and currently, there is evidence suggesting that he is lurking in our area. This man is highly skilled in martial arts and is a master of Sorcery; he is cruel in nature with a twisted mind, and specifically targets women and children. Before his capture, he had already committed numerous violent crimes, with dozens of victims. Everyone must absolutely not take this lightly."

Huang Zhen passed around the police sketch drawn by Wang Yunxiao, and the shocking image of Liu Er, with half his face missing, elicited exclamations and gasps from the crowd.

Someone immediately asked, "For such a murderer, why didn’t he escape far away after breaking out of jail, instead choosing to stay here with us?"

"The specific reasons are still unknown to us."

Huang Zhen coughed lightly and said solemnly, "However, based on his previous interrogation confessions, he has an enemy here. The reason his face is disfigured is due to that enemy. Everyone, please think carefully to see if you recognize this man. If you have any clues, you must report them immediately."

It would be odd if anyone recognized him; Liu Er came from the Capital and isn’t a local at all.

Yet even so, several respectable individuals couldn’t help but show guilty expressions on their faces.

"If you witness this man, do not alarm him. He is extremely powerful and ruthlessly cruel; the police station suffered heavy losses trying to capture him. If he becomes aware, he might kill on the spot to silence any witnesses!"

Hiss... This man is terrifying to such an extent!

Sitting in the neighboring office, sipping tea, Yang Youxuan listened attentively for a moment before turning to Wang Yunxiao and saying, "Brother Wang, this tactic of startling the snake might be a bit presumptuous. Everyone has their own agenda, and you’ve painted this criminal as so terrifying that you’ve scared them witless. Once they return, even if they garner any leads on this man, they might not have the courage to report it to the authorities."

Wang Yunxiao smiled and said, "That’s exactly the effect I want."

"Oh? I would like to hear the details."

Wang Yunxiao pushed the teacup in front of Yang Youxuan and asked, "What is this?"

"Tea."

Wang Yunxiao picked up a pen next to him and gently flicked it, dropping two drops of ink into the teacup, "Now what?"

"It’s still tea."

"Would you still drink it?"

"I see."

Yang Youxuan suddenly realized and said, "So it’s not about startling the snake, it’s about draining the pond to catch the fish. I’ve learned something new."

Wang Yunxiao poured out the tea and said seriously, "With the rumor of a murderous fugitive on the streets, these people will surely secure their homes and stay alert upon their return. Although it won’t last long, what the enemy lacks is exactly time."

As long as they can survive this tense period, once the Special Service Bureau is available to act, they will face their consequences.

"If I’m not wrong, if the enemy still harbors a fluke mentality, they will inevitably jump out and continue to stir trouble. At that time, we will need the assistance of the sisters from the Red Lantern Society to act, follow the vine to the melon, and help us capture this big fish."

"Brother Wang’s planning is impeccable, saving us a lot of effort."

Yang Youxuan said with a smile, "Actually, there’s no need for such strenuous efforts. Our Red Lantern Society has been punishing evil and performing exorcisms for many years; of course, we have our methods. The Red String of Fate bestowed by the Holy Mother of Red Lotus is specifically designed to deal with these nefarious demon beings. As long as they commit evil acts, no matter how they try to conceal their fate, they cannot escape the pursuit of the Red String tracing their origins and outcomes."

"Oh? There’s such a convenient thing?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yunxiao’s spirit was piqued: "Could you demonstrate it for me?"

Yang Youxuan smiled, nodding slightly, and stretched out her sleeve to reveal the Red String tied around her wrist.

Huh? That looks familiar!

Wang Yunxiao’s gaze flickered slightly, but his expression remained unchanged.

But now is not the time to delve into that matter.

Yang Youxuan then held up the Red String from her wrist, hovering it above the Lotus Lamp, and closed her eyes, muttering an incantation.

However, after a short while, a fine layer of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her body began to tremble slightly.

Wang Yunxiao thought to himself, this is bad!

Before he could react, Yang Youxuan’s body shook, and she spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

At this critical moment, the Lotus Lamp in her hand suddenly burst forth with layers of radiance, enveloping her within it.

The Red String fell to the ground, and Yang Youxuan’s body went limp, collapsing backward.

Wang Yunxiao quickly reached out to support her: "Miss Yang, are you..."

"It’s nothing."

Yang Youxuan opened her eyes, wiping the trace of blood from the corner of her mouth, and weakly said, "The adversary’s power is unfathomable; I was a bit too arrogant. Thankfully the Lotus Lamp blessed by the Holy Mother protected my Divine Soul, otherwise my life would have been in peril. However, his audacity in the face of the Red String, he’s grown bear’s heart and leopard’s gall, daring to disregard our Holy Mother!"

"If that’s the case, then don’t blame me for calling upon my sect elders to assist in battle!"

Ah?

Is this the way the Red Lantern Society conducts itself? Someone glances at you, they glare back, and you run to your teacher and call in your parents?

Wang Yunxiao couldn’t help asking, "I heard before that the upper echelons of the Red Lantern Society were calculated against..."

"Are you referring to the time we attacked the Longevity Sect’s headquarters and almost got blown up?"

"Uh... I don’t know the details, but I heard the losses were heavy?"

Yang Youxuan gave Wang Yunxiao a deep look.

"Yes, the losses were heavy. Nearly all of the Red-Robed Elders within the Society perished."

"Then..."

"But as long as there are disciples of the Red Lantern Society still alive, we will continue to carry out the Holy Mother’s decree to punish the wicked and eliminate evil—that is the Red Lantern Society’s purpose."

"What I mean is, with your situation as it is, who among your sect elders can you still call upon to assist in battle?"

"Let’s try and see."

Hearing Wang Yunxiao say that, Yang Youxuan felt a bit embarrassed, but still maintained her dignity as she said sternly, "Brother Yu need not worry. Even though the Red Lantern Society has declined, the disciples of the Holy Mother are spread all over the world, both at home and abroad. It’s not too hard to find help."

So you can still call for backup; is the Holy Mother of Red Lotus a bit too humanized... Are you planning to find a teacher surnamed Bai, or perhaps that Red-Clothed Woman Ghost whose allegiance is currently unclear?

A flicker of anticipation suddenly rose in Wang Yunxiao’s heart.