Chapter 26: Robbing You Is Doing You a Favor
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Lin Bei immediately understood the situation. It was simply that the two corpse demons hiding inside the coffin sensed danger and thus sealed the coffin lid with a suction force. Since it couldn’t be pried open, the simplest solution was to smash it. Lin Bei waved his hand, and Xiahou Wu along with Feng Yuxiu stepped forward, each carrying a large iron hammer. As top-notch bodyguards, it made sense for them to carry various tools in the car; Wang Jianguo even took out an electric saw, his excited expression suggesting he was eager to try cutting through zombies with it. The two men approached the coffin, exchanged a glance, then swung their hammers in unison, striking the wood. Both were grandmasters who had mastered internal and external energy, making their strength far beyond that of ordinary men. With one swing, a crack appeared in the coffin. Light poured in, causing the corpse demons inside to scream in agony, yet they still dared not show themselves. Xiahou Wu and Feng Yuxiu didn’t intend to stop, hammering repeatedly until the two fine coffins were shattered to pieces. The two corpse demons, unable to escape, were exposed to sunlight, which burned them like acid. Amid their agonized screams, they turned to ash, which the wind scattered away. All that remained at the scene was a white hospital gown, proof that these two corpse demons had once existed. This gown belonged to one of the corpse demons created by Issey Miyake, who had left behind no trace at all. Lin Bei frowned and turned to Ma Xiaoling and the others. “Is there any device that ordinary people can use to detect the presence of ghosts or demons?” Ma Xiaoling remained silent. She relied on magic to sense spirits and was not skilled in developing tools. Zhang Tian’ai was similar, following the traditional path of cultivators. It was Yun Qing who spoke up, removing the watch from his wrist and handing it to Lin Bei. “Boss, this is a new device I developed specifically for detecting ghosts and demons. It only works within a hundred-meter radius, and it’s ineffective against those who have already become spirits and know how to hide themselves.” Lin Bei glanced at it; the watch cover could open, revealing something resembling a compass inside. “Is it possible to mass-produce?” Yun Qing scratched his head. “Mass production is possible, but the cost is a bit high.”
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Lin Bei smiled. “As long as it can be mass-produced, that’s fine. Make more when you go back. If you need manpower, I have people here. Maybe this could bring you financial freedom.” Yun Qing was stunned at first, then his eyes lit up as he asked, “Boss, you mean to sell it?” Lin Bei nodded. “Exactly. Forget the zombies and demons we’ve encountered before. Take the ghost major in front of us, for example—no one knows how many people he’s bitten since he escaped. We can’t check everyone’s neck for bite marks. These wandering corpse demons are a constant threat and must be dealt with quickly. I’ll talk to the cops; maybe this can become a long-term cooperation project.” Hearing this, Yun Qing shivered with excitement. Ma Xiaoling and Zhang Tian’ai looked at him enviously; they also wanted such a chance to get rich. Lin Bei then handed the watch to Xiahou Wu to deliver to A Xin. The money from the police was limited and didn’t include after-sales service. Besides, this problem arose because A Xin was stubborn and ignored his subordinates’ advice. Lin Bei had no intention of cleaning up his mess. Xiahou Wu was also asked to check the police station for zombies. If any were found, that would be even better—more business. With Xiahou Wu’s skills, ordinary zombies stood no chance against him, so Lin Bei wasn’t worried about danger. With the Issey Miyake issue resolved, Lin Bei planned to take Ma Xiaoling and the others to see the office building he had just purchased. This place would become the headquarters of Spirit Hall, one of his invested assets. But just as they got into the car, Lin Bei received a call from Wang Jianjun. “Boss, there’s a problem. That ancient urn was taken by Qi Dachuan’s son.” Lin Bei frowned. “Didn’t I say that as long as we secured the urn, money wouldn’t be an issue?” Wang Jianjun sighed. “I did raise the bid, but the auction house is connected to Qi Dachuan. Before the hammer fell, it was snatched away.” Lin Bei narrowed his eyes, asking in a low voice, “Did you mention me to Qi Dachuan?” “I did, but that guy acts like he’s possessed, refusing to budge.” “...Got it. Wait there. Don’t let him leave.” Lin Bei hung up.
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Though Qi Dachuan was a legislator who often staged publicized acts of righteousness on television to win votes, it was all a tactic. In reality, he was flexible with his principles, frequently switching sides between different factions. He was a classic fence-sitter. Lin Bei looked at Zhang Tian’ai and Yun Qing. “You two go over there first. Xiaoling and I have something to handle.” They exchanged a glance and nodded, replying in unison, “Understood, boss!”
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Starlight Hotel.
This five-star hotel located in Central was owned by none other than the fickle Qi Dachuan. Despite a scandal sheet rivaling that of celebrities, he managed to become a legislator thanks to his financial power. Although his stance was unstable, he was usually clever enough not to offend anyone. Only today, everyone at the auction witnessed the conflict between Qi Dachuan and his son and Lin Bei’s bodyguards. The bodyguards had forcibly detained them at the auction site, preventing their departure. Qi Dachuan held the ancient urn, staring at the groaning security guards on the ground with a face as dark as the bottom of a pot. After muttering “useless” coldly, he looked at Wang Jianjun, who had knocked down his guards, and said, “I don’t believe I’ve ever offended your boss. What does this mean?” Wang Jianjun smirked slightly and replied calmly, “My boss said you can’t leave before he arrives.” Qi Dachuan’s face darkened further. He didn’t want to make enemies with Lin Bei, but now his own guards were being subdued on his turf, clearly showing a lack of respect. Just as he was about to speak, Lin Bei entered with Ma Xiaoling and several bodyguards. He glanced at the moaning security guards on the ground, then looked at Qi Dachuan. “Councilor Qi, I want the ancient urn you’re holding. Name your price.” The scornful tone immediately made Qi Dachuan laugh in anger. “Mr. Lin, we have no past grievances or recent conflicts. Your men not only beat my guards, but now you want to snatch my property with a single sentence. Isn’t that going too far?”