The scorching sun shone down on the entire Jiangjin Province, making the coastal city as hot as a steamer.
Outside the famous Taoist temple on the outskirts of the city, those immortal-looking fortune-tellers, who wandered around here all year round, were now crowding like quails under the shade of an old pine tree in front of the door.
However, there was a rather unconventional guy among them.
Xu Shenxing listlessly held up a white cloth banner with the words "Exorcise evil spirits, avoid evil spirits, subdue demons and eliminate demons," and sighed gloomily.
Jiang Jin University's summer vacation had finally arrived, but Xu Shenxing did not belong to the "crowd". On the contrary, the annual vacation was a test for him, because the school's cheap cafeteria was closed during this period.
Therefore, Sakura Apartment's funds were once again tight. Coupled with the hot summer, not only were there fewer places recruiting workers, but the pay was also much lower than in other seasons. He had no choice but to come here and compete for business with those liars who were full of eloquence.
However, he had been setting up his stall for almost a week, but he did not have a single customer. He could only watch those liars make money every day.
In fact, he could not blame those customers for being blind. It was just that Xu Shenxing's appearance really did not look like a person who was skilled in this aspect. Which exorcist or ghost hunter would wear a white T-shirt, cropped jeans, and flip-flops? Compared to him, those immortal-looking old Taoists, monks, and the like next to him seemed more professional.
Although it was very suspicious that there would be monks outside the Taoist temple.
"I say, little friend, you are really too unprofessional."
Perhaps feeling a little bored, an old Taoist with a fluttering white beard beside Xu Shenxing spoke to him and casually found a topic to chat about. "I see that you've been here for a week, but you haven't even been able to open your business."
"Senior, please teach me!"
Therefore, Xu Shenxing immediately cupped his hands and asked the other party.
"In our line of work, the first thing is appearance …"
Seeing that Xu Shenxing was so tactful, the old man, who was greatly relieved, began to gesticulate. "Don't talk about other things, just your appearance alone … You definitely won't be able to catch a big fish, you know?"
"Sure enough, flip-flops won't work … It seems that I can only change to sandals." Xu Shenxing suddenly realized.
"No, that's not the point!"
The old man looked at Xu Shenxing's white T-shirt with a skull printed on it and felt that with this young man's comprehension, he might not be able to do this line of work.
Just as Xu Shenxing was determined to continue learning from this senior swindler and learn how to fool people, a fortune-teller shouted, "The urban management is here!"
Suddenly, the Taoist priests and monks under the pine trees all picked up the tools they used to eat and scattered like birds and beasts. There was even a fortune-teller who pulled up his long sleeves that were unique to ancient scholars, revealing strong arms that were comparable to those of a bodybuilder. He picked up a desk that was filled with all kinds of fortune-telling tools and ran away with a speed that was not inferior to the others.
The scene of thousands of people fleeing together was quite spectacular. Only Xu Shenxing, who had never seen such a scene for the first time, was stunned for a moment. As a result, he was blocked by a police car with the words "City Administration" printed on it.
Just as Xu Shenxing was hesitating whether to be a little more serious about escaping, the person who got out of the car made him feel relieved.
"Xiao Zhengyi, aren't you in the Criminal Police Brigade? Why are you with the City Administration? "
The person who came was one of Xu Shenxing's few acquaintances, Xiao Zhengyi.
"Hey, don't mention it … Two days ago, our brigade surrounded a murderer who fled to this area. I accidentally shot that guy's kidney, and that guy is still lying in the hospital. I don't know which unscrupulous media outlet leaked this matter, but our Captain Yan was angry and sent me to the City Administration." Xiao Zhengyi helplessly shrugged his shoulders.
Looking at his relaxed appearance, it was estimated that this was just a punishment similar to "facing the wall to reflect on one's mistakes". It wouldn't be long before he could be transferred back to the Criminal Police Brigade.
No matter what, this guy solved a lot of difficult vicious cases when he was still a rookie (although most of them were helped by Xu Shenxing). He was once known as a hero in the Criminal Police Brigade, and was even a legendary figure on TV.
"Why are you looking for me this time?"
Since it was him, Xu Shenxing simply sat back on the edge of the flower bed and asked lazily, "Also, do you have a letter this time?"
"I don't have a letter, but if you don't mind, I can invite you to the milk tea shop over there for a while."
"Police comrade, is there anything urgent that you want to talk to me about? I'll definitely keep my mouth shut! "
"Your attitude changed so quickly! Although I've known this for a long time, don't you have any integrity? "
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"I'm alive …"
Xu Shenxing leaned on the table, blowing the air conditioner in the milk tea shop, drinking the cold milk tea with a look that said, "I have no regrets in my life."
"Then it's time to talk about business, right?" Xiao Zhengyi ordered a cup of honey grapefruit tea and drank it to moisten his throat.
"What's the case this time?"
Xu Shenxing looked up, playing with the straw of the milk tea and asked casually.
"No, this time it might be related to you."
Xiao Zhengyi's expression became slightly more serious. "Some time ago, did any supernatural events happen in the city?"
Xu Shenxing tried to recall.
The entrance to the underworld almost opened.
The Sea Serpent in the artificial lake.
Jiang Jin's spirit vein leaked.
The Jiangyue Line that almost had an accident.
Mo Li's curse that wiped out all the Gu worms.
"Nothing happened." Xu Shenxing answered with certainty.
Xiao Zhengyi's face was full of obvious suspicion.
"Actually, two days ago, the Criminal Police Unit received a very special guest." He didn't continue to ask Xu Shenxing, but started to talk about his own situation. "The person who came was a guy about your age. There was also a little girl who looked similar to Mo Li beside him … In front of the two of them, even Captain Yan has to be respectful."
"Oh?" Xu Shenxing's interest was piqued.
"Let me confirm first … The person you're interested in isn't the little girl beside him, right?"
Ever since he saw Mo Li's' pajamas', Xiao Zhengyi had a certain degree of misunderstanding about Xu Shenxing's character and sexual preference.
"Yes."
"…"
Okay, maybe it wasn't a misunderstanding.
"Please go on." Xu Shenxing stirred the remaining milk tea and the pearls inside, ignoring Xiao Zhengyi's expression that said 'What the f * ck, I misjudged you'.
"After I asked for a long time, Captain Yan finally told me that they were from the Super Administrative Office."
"The Super Administrative Office? For someone like me who doesn't have a girlfriend yet, isn't it a bit too early to worry … "Xu Shenxing hesitantly questioned.
"It's the Paranormal Administrative Office!" Xiao Zhengyi almost spat blood on the other party's face.
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