The Mightiest Little Master of Metaphysics
Chapter 189 - 187 Sending a Child, Are You Kidding?

Chapter 189: Chapter 187 Sending a Child, Are You Kidding?

Yun Qiuce instinctively looked around.

"Damn it, I’m the only young person here." He hurriedly ducked behind Yun Qi, trying to curl up behind her small frame, "Qi, this is no Immortal, it’s clearly a Demon!"

"He’s just teasing you. Grandpa Tree doesn’t eat people."

Only then did Yun Qiuce cautiously peek out, whispering to Yun Qi, "He can talk, isn’t that a Demon?"

Yun Qi’s eyes sparkled as she patiently explained.

"Everything has spirituality. Different paths of cultivation yield different results. You wouldn’t be wrong to call this Big Ginkgo Tree a Demon. But the earth nourishes all beings, and the heavens cultivate, reaching his level of cultivation and guarding the local people, it’s not an exaggeration to call him an Immortal. Even the Gods from heaven would show him respect when they descend."

Yun Qiuce immediately became solemn, bowing towards the Big Ginkgo Tree, "Old Immortal, I was just speaking nonsense, please don’t mind. How could you be a Demon, I’m a Demon and you are not."

The Ginkgo Tree chuckled, "No worries, if I’ve lived this long but still fussed over titles, wouldn’t my life be wasted?"

"Grandpa Tree, you still have plenty of essence energy." Yun Qi’s sweet voice was gentle and soft.

"Good, good. Are you here for sightseeing, to take photos? 51 per picture, line up, no pushing."

The three were stunned.

The old Ginkgo Tree laughed again, "Just kidding, don’t take it seriously. A few years ago, the local authorities noticed I became an internet sensation, attracting many tourists, so they came up with a money-making scheme, charging 51 to take a picture with me, claiming it could ward off disasters. It was exposed, and fearing backlash, they quickly canceled it. I’m just teasing you for some fun."

Yun Qiuce’s face was speechless.

Thinking, at this age, being in the ranks of immortals, can’t we be a bit more serious?

Yun Qi was full of curiosity, "Old Immortal, you even know about the internet?"

"Of course, I do. The old chap who cleans around here daily sits down with a chair under me after work and watches that... what’s it called, that short video site. I also take a peek over his shoulder when I’m idle."

Yun Qiuce couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of his mouth. Wow, both companies are in fierce competition, but you just merged them.

"Just teasing you," the Ginkgo Tree said again.

"Grandpa Tree, I came to see you this time because I want to ask for your help. Your location, standing in the Northwest, connects the Central Plains. If any Vicious Energy intends to head south from the Northwest, I might need your help to block it," Yun Qi said firmly with her hands behind her back, chest puffed out.

Her eyes sparkled, as if she were conveying an important task.

The Ginkgo Tree chuckled, "Rest assured, I know."

***

By the time they arrived at Hemu, it was already dark, and local officials were there to receive them.

Their host was a Vice Director, and Vice Director Liu eagerly rubbed his palms. As soon as he saw Mr. Bai and Yun Qiuce, he shook hands with Mr. Bai, "You’re the expert from the Capital City, aren’t you? Indeed, you have the aura of an immortal, transcendent and refined; you’re definitely an expert..."

Mr. Bai, a "Banished Immortal"-like figure, at the 49th Bureau headquarters, no one dared to shake his hand unless he initiated it. He immediately withdrew his hand, "The expert is my disciple’s disciple. Everyone calls me Da Da; you mortals can call me Grandpa."

Yun Qiuce thought, well, it’s true the emperor’s call didn’t entice you; what does a little Vice Director mean to you!

He was complaining in his heart when Vice Director Liu quickly recovered from his awkwardness, grabbing Yun Qiuce’s hand, "This gentleman has an aura of confidence, clearly a young talent..."

Yun Qiuce also humorously withdrew his hand, pushing Yun Qi forward, "It’s she who was sent to help you find people, I’m just a family member, and this Senior, she’s the one in charge among the three of us."

"Her?" Vice Director Liu exclaimed.

Yun Qi blinked confidently, "Me!"

Vice Director Liu was responsible for local tourism. Due to an incident where a tour group and a bus mysteriously disappeared, he had been on edge for the past few days. After a moment of surprise, he accepted the reality that Yun Qi was the expert.

Although it was already time for dinner, he still led the three of them to the spot where the bus had disappeared.

At this point, Yun Qi was already a bit tired, after all, she’s a child and didn’t want to walk. Yun Qiuce picked her up, and as soon as they got off the car, they saw a local villager holding a knife, slitting the throat of a rooster, and then reverently and respectfully spilling its blood on the ground. The others standing around seemed to be making casual conversation about the progress of the search, but each one either had a Spirit Talisman in their hand or wore a Jade Buddha or Jade Bodhisattva. One person carried a Peach Wood Sword on their back, and another had a black donkey hoof in their pocket...

As long as it can save lives, they wouldn’t mind grasping at straws, even grabbing pig’s feet would be fine.

Clearly, this incident had cast a great psychological shadow on the locals.

Yun Qiuce put Yun Qi on the ground. Yun Qi rubbed her eyes as the five-year-old girl found herself being stared at by a group of amazed and skeptical adults, which made her slowly and languidly yawn.

That yawn made everyone’s heart sink.

"Can she really do it?"

"Sending a child here, are they kidding?"

"If she can’t find anything, who’s responsible?"

...

Amid the surrounding discussions, Yun Qi ignored them, mustering her strength to walk back and forth a few times at the missing bus site.

People had been coming over occasionally these days, and because of the crowd, the bus wheel tracks were no longer very clear.

But none of that mattered. Yun Qi sniffed the air, picking up a faint scent of Vicious Energy.

It was somewhat similar to the one on the Armor, but with an extra strange scent.

Yun Qi’s fingertips lightly flicked, releasing a hint of golden light. Soon, more golden light poured from her fingertips, transforming into a glowing stream like a swarm of fireflies flying into the sky, sharply capturing the Vicious Energy in the air.

Soon, an unusual scene unfolded before her eyes.

The golden light outlined the shape of the bus, then outlined all the tourists inside, even their expressions were vividly clear, some terrified, some screaming, some crying, some dazed...

The tour guide held a red flag in his hand, yelling at the driver.

"Drive, driver."

These words echoed in Yun Qi’s ears.

The driver gazed blankly, his pupils vanished, turning completely white, with gray-blue veins creeping across his face.

Then more golden light formed around the bus, transforming into a cavalry squad, riding tall horses, wielding long weapons in their hands, with Mo Blades at their waists.

The ones in front drew their bows, while those behind swung Mo Blades, chasing the bus like it was an enemy on the battlefield.

However, only Yun Qi and the "Banished Immortal" saw this scene.

The "Banished Immortal" appeared indifferent, the night breeze blowing through, his crane robe billowing in the wind, his garment fluttering, exuding an undeniably elegant temperament.

Meanwhile, the locals stared intently, straining to see what the Little Master was doing, but they saw nothing.

"The people are still alive." Yun Qi said calmly, and with a snap of her fingers, all the golden light rushed back to her fingertip.