It was said that people would drown easily in places with rivers.
Once a person drowned, they would form a water ghost.
Almost everyone knew about water ghosts.
Usually, they existed when the first person committed suicide by jumping into the river because of something.
And there were clear rules in the Netherworld.
Those who died in vain could not escape into the path of reincarnation unless they found a substitute.
Therefore, the water ghost would use intimidation, confusion, temptation, and other methods at the place where he jumped into the river.
He ordered people to jump into the river where he was and commit suicide.
Only by finding a substitute could he enter the Dao of Reincarnation.
The newly dead ghost would take over his previous job and look for the next substitute here.
At this moment, in the moat outside Chang 'an City.
There was a water ghost living there.
He was a native of Chang 'an when he was alive and was a well-known alcoholic ruffian.
One day, when he passed by this place at night.
The previous water ghost had long been eyeing him, so he took the opportunity to drag him into the moat.
Because he was in a daze almost every day.
It didn't take much effort to become a soul that died in vain in this moat.
However…after so many years, this fellow was still in the moat and had yet to find a substitute.
Every day, he lived a miserable life.
The most hateful thing was that recently, there had been people jumping into the river continuously.
Originally, this water ghost thought that its good days were finally coming.
He didn't have to endure being soaked in the bone-piercing cold water of the moat and could enter the cycle of reincarnation as soon as possible.
In the end, the few people who died in vain.
It didn't include his performance, which meant that it had nothing to do with him…
He was in a depressed mood, and he was in the cold river, calculating and looking for his next target.
He swore that he would leave this damned place and enter the cycle of reincarnation.
At this moment, a gust of cold wind blew across the river.
A general wearing armor and holding two hammers floated in the air.
"Where is the water ghost Niu Er?"
This shout was like the heavens and earth shattering.
It pierced through the water ghost's ears.
His name was Niu Er when he was alive. Fortunately, there was no Erguotou in the Tang Dynasty, or he would definitely be the spokesperson.
He shivered as an overwhelming pressure came from above his head.
Niu Er quivered and looked up.
His expression changed drastically. He did not dare to be negligent and quickly floated out of the water. He bowed and said,"Water Ghost Niu Er greets Lord Ming Si!”
Li Yuanba's eyes were cold as he glanced at the water ghost and said coldly,"Lord Judge, you have ordered me to arrest you.”
Hearing this, the water ghost was a little dumbfounded.
Arrest him? What was the meaning of this? He hadn't done anything. Moreover, ever since he became a water ghost, he hadn't killed anyone. Why was he being arrested?
Just as he was about to explain.
The sledgehammer in Li Yuanba's hand smashed towards him.
Niu Er was shocked. Before he could dodge, his vision turned black and he lost consciousness…
Judge Hall, in the study room of the back office.
Lin Xiu sat there, waiting for Li Yuanba to return.
He didn't go to the hall, nor did he call anyone else.
At this moment, a gust of cold wind blew past and he looked up.
Li Yuanba had already appeared by his side, and in his hand was a wet, dripping, and unconscious ghost.
Thud!
Li Yuanba didn't say anything and threw the water ghost Niu Er onto the ground.
Instantly, Niu Er let out a miserable cry and slowly woke up.
Lin Xiu took a look, and his expression darkened as he said,""Are you a ghost outside Chang 'an's moat?”
Hearing this, Water Ghost Niu Er quickly raised his head.
When he saw Lin Xiu, his heart thumped.
He hurriedly knelt on the ground and kowtowed.
"Water Ghost Niu Er greets Lord Judge!”
"Hmm, I want to ask you, in the past two days, there have been four murders in your moat.”Lin Xiu asked.
"This…Niu Er knows!"
"Hmph, you are a water ghost. It is the heavenly law to find a substitute. You can find a person who deserves to die and reincarnate for you. Why do you have to kill four people in succession? If you tell me the truth, then forget it. If you don't tell me, hmph, the Sun and Moon Black Gold Saber in my hand doesn't recognize people!”
As he spoke, Lin Xiu directly pulled out the Black Gold Saber.
Instantly, waves of black smoke came out of the blade, bringing with it a soul-stirring chill.
Others might not know, but Niu Er, as a ghost, knew it clearly.
Once he was cut by this saber, his soul would definitely be scattered.
Niu Er was so frightened that his expression changed. He quickly kowtowed and said,"Lord, please spare my life! Lord Judge, please spare my life! The murder case in the moat was definitely not Little Soul's doing. If that was the case, why would Little Soul still be in the moat?”
"Hmph, if it wasn't for you, what would have happened? Today, you will give me an explanation!”Lin Xiu said.
Actually, even if Niu Er didn't say it, he knew that it wasn't done by the water ghost.
Otherwise, it would be as he said.
He could have left the moat long ago and reported to the underworld for reincarnation.
"This, this little soul isn't too sure, but the four people died in vain because they were controlled by a demonic spell!”Niu Er replied with trepidation.
"Demonic techniques?"
Lin Xiu frowned and looked at Li Yuanba.
"Tell me the truth!"
" Yes, Your Honor. Since last month, there has been a Demonic Qi outside Chang 'an City. Little Soul found it strange that the Demonic Qi was neither strong nor weak. It never entered the city and only lingered outside the city. Every time the Demonic Qi appeared, someone would jump into the river. It has been a month, and four people have died in vain. If we calculate carefully, the Demonic Qi will appear again tomorrow at midnight!”Niu Er said.
Hearing these words, Lin Xiu's brows also locked deeper and deeper.
Could it be that it was really as Niu Er had said? Was there some demon living outside the city?
He recalled the black cat he had met during the day.
Lin Xiu's brows furrowed deeper and deeper.
After Niu Erfa left, Lin Xiu sat alone in the study.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
Then, Zhao Sheng said,""Lord Marquis, that eunuch supervisor Wang is kneeling outside the hall!”
"Oh?"
Lin Xiu was startled and appeared a little surprised.
"Lord Marquis, do you think…"
Lin Xiu's eyes turned as he thought of a plan. He smiled and said,"Invite Supervisor Wang in!"
Please come in? Zhao Sheng felt a little strange.
However, he didn't say anything more. After saying yes, he turned around and walked towards the front office.
Not long after, she heard footsteps coming from outside.
There was also a sissy who cried out,"Lord Marquis, this old servant knows my mistake. Lord Marquis…"
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