chapter 36

“You even dare to steal from Boss Du’s house? You’ve got some guts!”

“Do you even know where you are? You think we’re just for show?!”

A dozen security guards blocked our way from all directions.

The electric batons in their hands crackled menacingly, making my scalp tingle.

This time, we’re really done for!

We hadn’t managed to steal Du Yuwei’s body, and now we were being treated as thieves.

If the police caught us, we’d definitely end up in jail-probably die in prison.

“Old Man, you’re already up there in years and you’re still out here stealing? Don’t you have any shame?!”

“I’m telling you, put down whatever’s in your backpack, squat on the ground, and wait for the police. Don’t try anything funny!”

Meng Yifan and I quickly looked at Seventh Master.

In every respect, Seventh Master was more experienced than us. More importantly, he was a trained fighter.

I thought maybe he could get us out of here.

“We can’t all get caught.”

Seventh Master gritted his teeth and said, “If we all get arrested, there’ll be no one left to bail us out.”

Hearing Seventh Master’s tone, I had a bad feeling.

The three of us were probably going to get caught-if even one of us could escape, it would be a stroke of luck.

Just as Seventh Master finished speaking, he suddenly charged at the group of security guards.

The guards probably didn’t dare to tase an old man, afraid of getting into trouble, so they backed away in fright.

I thought, this Old Man is really bold, he actually dares to charge forward! But very quickly-

I was overthinking it.

As soon as Seventh Master rushed out, he crouched on the ground with his head in his hands.

“I surrender, I surrender! Don’t tase me!”

At this moment, Meng Yifan shot me a look: “Whatever you do, don’t get caught. Find a way to bail me and Seventh Master out.”

After saying that, he also rushed out, but he wasn’t surrendering.

He was helping me draw their attention.

The guards didn’t dare tase Seventh Master, but they had no problem tasing him.

The crackling sound of electricity rang out instantly, and Meng Yifan was quickly knocked to the ground.

Although I was worried about him, I didn’t hesitate for a second. I turned and ran, not even looking back.

This was not the time to be sentimental-hesitation would do no good.

If we all got caught, there’d be no one left to help us.

But if even one of us could escape, there’d still be a chance to save the other two.

“Stop!!”

“Catch that kid!!”

Shouts of pursuit came from behind, but I didn’t look back. At that moment, I was running as fast as if I were possessed by Bolt himself.

I ran with all my might, carrying the two Ashes Urns toward the wall. In my panic, I felt like I was running on rooftops-without even pausing, I vaulted over the wall.

The security guards were well-trained, but they couldn’t climb as nimbly as I could.

By the time they got over the wall, I had already left them far behind.

But they were still chasing me. To be honest, these security guards were damn dedicated-probably because we were stealing from Du Ruhai’s house.

Even though I was running fast, carrying two heavy Ashes Urns meant I couldn’t get very far.

I was already gasping for breath.

As I ran, I suddenly noticed someone standing by the side of the street, under a big tree, looking almost like a ghost.

I looked closely and was startled-it was a familiar face.

The person was wearing a black jacket, a mask, and a hat… That figure instantly reminded me of the person who had suddenly appeared the night we performed the Soul Summoning for Li Xiumei.

That night, he had sabotaged us, kicking over Seventh Master’s Command Flags and candles, ruining the Array. I had chased after him, but he got away.

Seeing him again now, I couldn’t help but feel a chill.

This person had come to cause trouble that night-he was definitely not someone to be trifled with. He had even stuck a talisman under the master bedroom bed, so he clearly knew his way around the occult.
He showed up here at this moment-could he be here to mess with me?

But it seems I was wrong. He didn’t seem to have any intention of messing with me. Instead, he raised his hand and pointed at a motorcycle up ahead.

I didn’t understand what he meant at first, but I quickly ran over to that motorcycle.

Looking closely, I saw the key was still in the ignition.

This man-it seemed he was here to help me.

I couldn’t figure out why he would help me, but right now, I didn’t have time to think about it. Escaping was all that mattered.

Back when I was younger, I got a motorcycle license. I was playful then, loved riding motorcycles and leaning into curves with friends. Later, I got into an accident, and my dad forced me to sell my bike.

Although I hadn’t ridden in years, I wasn’t rusty. I hopped on, twisted the throttle, and sped off skillfully.

Behind me, I heard the security guards cursing, but soon those voices were left far behind.

I twisted the throttle all the way to a hundred kilometers per hour, only slowing down after I’d gotten far away.

Riding this bike, I had no idea where to go. I definitely couldn’t go home.

When we entered the villa, we were all wearing masks and hats. As long as Seventh Master and Meng Yifan didn’t sell me out, I wouldn’t get caught.

But it was my first time encountering something like this, and I was really scared. I didn’t dare stay at a hotel either.

I rode out to the suburbs and checked into a small inn.

After locking the door, I slumped down on the bed, replaying everything that had happened tonight.

Seventh Master and Meng Yifan had been caught-they might even end up in jail.

Just thinking about it made me anxious.

Seventh Master was only there to help us, and he hadn’t even wanted to come tonight-I forced him to come.

If the old man really ends up in jail, how could I live with myself?

What I couldn’t understand was, how could there be more than a dozen security guards on night duty in that neighborhood? Even if it’s a villa district, there’s no need for so many people.

Unless someone knew we were coming tonight and set a trap for us in advance.

That person could only be Du Ruhai. But how could Du Ruhai know we were coming tonight?

What if we’d come tomorrow instead?

Could he have predicted it?

And that man who gave me the motorcycle-he came to sabotage things that night, clearly not wanting us to uncover the truth.

If that’s the case, why did he help me tonight?

And how did he know we were going to Du Ruhai’s house tonight, and even prepare a motorcycle in advance to help me escape?

A chill ran down my spine. Thinking it over, it seemed like everyone knew we were going to Du Ruhai’s house tonight.

But our plan to go to Du Ruhai’s house was made on the spur of the moment. I was the one who suggested it, and only Meng Yifan and Seventh Master knew.

If someone leaked it, it had to be either Meng Yifan or Seventh Master.

I would never suspect Meng Yifan, so that only left Seventh Master.

But if it was Seventh Master who leaked it, the three of us were together the whole time, and now Seventh Master has been caught too.

Could it be that there’s a ghost following us, and it was the ghost who leaked it?

It was my first time dealing with something like this, and my mind wasn’t working right-I couldn’t figure it out.

Right now, the most important thing was to get Seventh Master and Meng Yifan out.

I pulled out my phone and called Brother Liu directly.

Meng Yifan and I have some connections, but the only one who can help get them out now is Brother Liu.

But after several calls, Brother Liu didn’t answer.

On the last call, his phone was turned off.