"Heh heh, how dare a mere mortal presume to guess at the methods of immortals?"
Lin Chen let out a cold chuckle and placed his hand directly on Yun Zhonghao's forehead.
"Boom!"
As the soul-searching began, Yun Zhonghao's memories began to fill Lin Chen's mind.
Many things became clear in his heart.
After the soul-searching was complete, Yun Zhonghao slumped to the ground, his breath completely gone.
Having finished, Lin Chen turned his head to look at Shangguan Hong and Shangguan Hai, who were still stunned beside him.
"Spare... spare us..."
Shangguan Hong swallowed hard, his face filled with terror.
Although he didn't know what Lin Chen had done to Yun Zhonghao, he knew that Yun Zhonghao was definitely dead now!
"Technically, you are family of Grandpa Shangguan, and I should hand you over to him for processing."
"But I can't help it, who told you to see my secret?"
"So, you might as well all die together!"
Lin Chen shook his head slightly, flicked his wrist, and a burst of flames flew out. The three of them instantly turned to ash in the flames.
After finishing, Lin Chen walked out of the living room and met Shangguan Xiong and Shangguan Ling'er.
"Old Master, everything is handled. I also know who the culprit behind this is."
"But I implore you, Old Master, not to spread word of today's events."
As he spoke, Lin Chen bowed to Shangguan Xiong.
His greatest goal now was to investigate the truth behind his master's wrongful accusation. If his identity were exposed, those people would certainly become wary.
"Alright, please rest assured, Mr. Lin!"
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Shangguan Xiong nodded without hesitation.
After clarifying everything, Lin Chen did not linger and returned home.
According to Yun Zhonghao's memories, he had learned that there was indeed a mysterious cultivation force operating in the shadows of Hangcheng.
The entire sect was called the Ghost God Sect, and it had existed for many years.
Yun Zhonghao was merely an outer disciple of the Ghost God Sect, with no qualification to access the core of the sect, so he knew very little.
However, Lin Chen was certain that the matter of his master being framed back then was definitely related to the Ghost God Sect!
"Ghost God Sect! You just wait! One day, I will settle the score with you!"
Thinking this, Lin Chen clenched his fist, his expression full of determination.
His master had shown him great kindness, and he had to find the truth and resolve his master's inner turmoil, no matter what.
He knew that his master's cultivation was far beyond his own.
As long as he didn't wish to be in prison, that small jail couldn't hold him!
This was his master's inner turmoil, and he had to resolve it at all costs!
After leaving the house, Lin Chen casually found an inconspicuous spot and vanished from his original location.
When he reappeared, he was already in the underground parking lot of Rushuang Group.
Although Yun Zhonghao didn't know the location of the Ghost God Sect's headquarters, Lin Chen had obtained some information from his memories.
This Ghost God Sect wanted to obtain something from Rushuang Group, and for this purpose, they had even dispatched a sect elder!
While he didn't know the cultivation level of this so-called sect elder, Lin Chen was sure that this person's cultivation was no less than the Qi Gathering stage!
Lin Chen pressed the elevator button and went directly to the lobby of Rushuang Group.
"Huh? Lin Chen?"
However, as soon as Lin Chen arrived in the lobby, a woman, accompanied by several people, came forward.
Upon closer inspection, it was Qiu Hanying.
"Why are you still here so late?"
Seeing Qiu Hanying, Lin Chen was a little curious.
With the current threats against Qiu Hanying and the bodyguard Aunt Zhang still recovering from her serious injuries, why was this girl still daring to stay at the company so late?
"There's some business at the company, so I came to handle it."
Speaking of this, Qiu Hanying looked troubled.
Their company had just acquired a batch of antiques from overseas, intending to auction them at Rushuang Group in a few days.
However, as soon as the antiques arrived, the company started experiencing hauntings!
The hired security guards resigned one after another.
In desperation, she had to personally bring a few guards to patrol at night, but after searching for a long time, she hadn't seen anything strange.
"Oh? What happened? Why don't you tell me about it?"
Hearing Qiu Hanying's words, Lin Chen became instantly interested.
He was already wondering about the Ghost God Sect's objective, and now the headquarters of the prestigious Rushuang Group was experiencing hauntings. It was undoubtedly the Ghost God Sect causing trouble from behind!
"Hmm? Oh right, Lin Chen, aren't you very skilled? How about this, I'll hire you as a security consultant for the company and help me protect those antiques..."
As she spoke, Qiu Hanying paused, unsure how to continue.
Heaven knew that although Lin Chen appeared to have no background, he lived in Jiayuan No. 1!
How could this person be short of money?
"Hmm? Continue! I'm quite interested."
Seeing Qiu Hanying stop speaking, Lin Chen quickly interjected.
He had been wondering how to get involved in this matter, and now here was a ready-made excuse. How could he miss it?
"But I... I can't afford your salary."
Qiu Hanying looked at Lin Chen with a tearful, pitiful expression.
This time, Rushuang Group had invested all of the group's funds to purchase this batch of antiques, and they truly didn't have any extra money to hire security.
"Heh heh, don't worry. I don't need a salary. After the task is completed, just help me purchase a large quantity of valuable medicinal herbs with a long history."
Lin Chen chuckled lightly and stated his request.
The spiritual energy in the world was currently thin, and after his cultivation reached the Foundation Establishment stage, it had become very difficult to advance further.
Although he possessed the Nine Dragon Ring, the speed of his cultivation advancement still couldn't satisfy him.
If he could have many rare heavenly treasures to assist him, the speed would certainly increase severalfold!
"Okay! No problem, it's a deal!"
Hearing Lin Chen's request, Qiu Hanying agreed without hesitation.
It was a joke, wasn't it just about acquiring some valuable medicinal herbs? For Rushuang Group now, it was just a matter of a word!
"Let's go, take me to the place where the hauntings are happening. I really want to see if ghosts truly exist in this world!"
Lin Chen chuckled lightly, a hint of anticipation in his expression.
Since coming out, he hadn't had a proper fight with a cultivator. He hoped these scoundrels from the Ghost God Sect wouldn't disappoint him too much this time!