Chapter 1954 - 1952: You Vicious-Hearted Woman!
Chapter 1954: Chapter 1952: You Vicious-Hearted Woman!
During this period, Gu Qiaoqiao had already placed a Calming Charm on each of the children. A few of them looked dull and empty-eyed; according to the Mystic Sect, their souls were nearly frightened away. But the children were too young, and no trace of their souls could be detected around, even if there were, they might have been devoured by the black skeleton or Lin Qinghuan.
Because four of the children were already showing symptoms of idiocy.
Gu Qiaoqiao quietly infused a strand of Spiritual Energy on each child’s forehead, but dared not infuse too much, as the children were still too young and their souls unstable.
With the Calming Charm and her Spiritual Energy, she hoped these children could gradually recover and not turn into idiots later.
At this moment, Nie Luan was taking photos ceaselessly with her camera in front of a heap of strange symbols, pipes, basins, and sculptures.
Others were busy studying what was going on with that sculpture.
Gu Qiaoqiao glanced at it, knowing that the special aura on the sculpture was gone, and it was just an ordinary stone statue now.
Then she looked at Choo Lan, who had fainted on the ground, and noticed that the aura of the black skeleton above her head was indeed gone. Gu Qiaoqiao stepped forward and kicked her in the abdomen, causing Choo Lan to involuntarily curl up in pain, but she immediately opened her eyes.
When Choo Lan regained her senses from bewilderment, she stared blankly at the crowd in front of her, some familiar, some not, and she suddenly turned her head to find that the Dark Devil had disappeared.
She widened her eyes in horror, her face turning as pale as a sheet, recalling the scene just moments ago when they were attacked, there should have been two people, how did so many suddenly appear?
Including Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize among them.
Did today’s kidnapped children include one of the Qin Family’s?
Looking at the child in Gu Qiaoqiao’s arms, it seemed to be the one kidnapped this evening.
Actually, she had wanted to kidnap Gu Qiaoqiao’s son,
but unfortunately, she had no opportunity and did not dare approach them.
Even if she occasionally saw them at the Qin Family’s, the Dark Devil wouldn’t let her act rashly, saying those two children were not ordinary, even he coveted them but dared not make a move.
As it appears now, not to mention Qin Yize, even just Gu Qiaoqiao is not so simple as she looked.
In the past, she regarded Gu Qiaoqiao with venomous disdain, but at this moment, for reasons unknown, she actually felt a trace of fear. Hastily turning her head, she looked at Qin Yize, remembering how he had nearly strangled her earlier.
It was Qin Yize who had knocked her unconscious.
What on earth happened? Why has the Dark Devil disappeared?
She finally felt a chill of despair.
Gu Qiaoqiao, with a hint of coldness at the corner of her mouth, looked down at Choo Lan, who was sitting paralyzed on the ground, holding Dongdong, and suddenly lowered her voice, "Choo Lan, tell me, what’s the deal with that black thing following you?"
Choo Lan’s mouth opened, her body stiffened instantly; Gu Qiaoqiao was indeed extraordinary. Her heart pounded with panic, not daring to meet Gu Qiaoqiao’s eyes.
But after all, she was an adult and knew things that others didn’t. She forced herself to calm down, gritting her teeth hard, though her voice still trembled, "...What are you talking about? I don’t know anything about a black thing, and how would I know why I’m here?"
"Stop pretending ignorance here, the thing following you is called the Dark Devil, and I’ve already destroyed it. You should get ready to face prison, you venomous woman!"
Choo Lan was shocked; Gu Qiaoqiao really knew everything.
It’s over, she’s finished this time.
In a moment, gritting her teeth, she simply screamed in frenzy.
"Gu Qiaoqiao, stop talking nonsense. I don’t understand what you’re saying. I’m innocent; how would I know why I’m here."
Qin Yize and Nie Lan exchanged a glance.
Nie Luan stepped forward, her mouth edged with coldness, "We have already investigated thoroughly, your car was seen in the vicinity before these children went missing, and after their disappearance, your car quickly drove away. There are many witnesses who can testify. It’s just surprising you have gone so mad with these evil ways. You truly disgrace Old Master Choo."
Qin Yize was also unwilling to listen to what Choo Lan had to say. Watching Dongdong clinging tightly to Gu Qiaoqiao’s neck, the little one was not starved thin after all, still chubby and heavy. He wanted to take him over but Dongdong fearfully clung to Gu Qiaoqiao’s neck and wouldn’t let go. Helplessly, Qin Yize had to give up.
The rest would be handled jointly by Nie Luan and the police.
The children had already donned warm clothes; perhaps out of fright or due to the Calming Charm and Spiritual Energy, these children, despite their vacant gaze, were silent and not crying.
The sight made the adults uncomfortable.
No matter what, the children were alive.
As long as they were alive, there was hope.
These people could breathe a sigh of relief, this bizarre case could be concluded.
Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize quickly left with Dongdong.
On the way, Gu Qiaoqiao gently soothed the child continuously. With the calming spell and Spiritual Energy taking effect, Dongdong’s mood improved significantly, his grip around her neck loosening a bit.
His cold, slightly stiff small body gradually warmed and softened, his expression no longer fraught with panic and fear, his eyes began to show some gleam, but he still wouldn’t let go, seemingly as if the embrace of his aunt was the safest harbor in the world.
Gu Qiaoqiao’s heart melted.
She couldn’t imagine what the outcome would be if she and Qin Yize had arrived a bit later.
Her eyes dimmed slightly, and she couldn’t help but hold Dongdong tighter.
Fortunately, the child had recovered quite a bit; she knew in her heart it was thanks to her Calming Charm and Spiritual Energy. This thought reassured her slightly that while she couldn’t personally tend to the other eight children, with her Charm and Energy, this nightmare should gradually fade from their memories, and they would slowly recover.
Throughout the journey, Gu Qiaoqiao also distractedly watched through the car window, noticing that not only Lin Qinghuan’s Spiritual Body wasn’t there but all traces of other Spiritual Bodies weren’t present either until reaching the Qin Family’s Courtyard.
She remembered Lin Qinghuan’s terrified expression the moment she summoned the Light Spirit Sword; it’s rare to see fear in that woman’s eyes.
The Heaven-reaching Talisman Incantation continued until the car drove into the Qin Family’s Courtyard.
Gu Qiaoqiao lightly scanned around with her Divine Sense, then with a thought, retracted the Heaven-reaching Talisman Incantation. She expressed her satisfaction; she had now mastered the ability to freely release Spiritual Energy and control malevolent energy, and likewise, talisman use.
At this moment, the main hall of the estate was still brightly lit since neither Gu Qiaoqiao nor Qin Yize had returned, naturally everyone would not retire for the night.