Chapter 692

Chapter 692: The First Mission (Part Two)

If Wang Chen were a coroner in the Patrol Office, he would take the three bodies back for a thorough examination from head to toe to determine the cause of death for these miners.

If they appeared to have been harmed by Evil Spirits, then it must have been the work of Evil Spirits.

Some individuals deliberately leave traces of Evil Spirit harm on the bodies to cover up their crimes.

Such examples are countless.

But Wang Chen did not need to resort to such methods; he had his own means of discernment.

With sharp intuition and the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil, this treasure that restrains Evil Spirits now took the form of the Celestial Cloak, protecting him from the influence of negative energy while granting him exceptional insight and perception of dark forces.

In Wang Chen’s view, the three miners had indeed been harmed by Evil Spirits.

He looked towards the depths of the mine.

There, the illumination from the Obsidian Lamps was absent, and it was as dark as a fierce beast ready to pounce!

Danger often lurks in the darkest places.

"You all go back."

Wang Chen stood up and said to the chief steward, "Leave this to me."

"Understood."

The chief steward hastily replied, "Then I’ll leave it to you!"

"Wait."

Seeing the chief steward about to run off, Wang Chen called out to stop him: "Take the bodies away, and it’s best to hand them over to their families for proper rites."

After the chief steward placed the bodies into a storage bag and left, Wang Chen immediately advanced deeper into the mine.

He followed the lingering traces of dark forces!

His intuition told him that the target he was searching for was within.

The deep, dark abandoned mine posed no obstacle to Wang Chen’s movements; he was like a small fish diving into the sea, agilely navigating through the twisting tunnels.

Following his keen intuition!

The further he delved into the mine, the darker the surrounding space became, and soon he could not see his hand in front of his face.

Wang Chen suddenly stopped.

It was not that he was afraid to proceed, but the malevolent energy had suddenly intensified here!

In the next moment, a whispering voice like a dream echoed in Wang Chen’s ears, laden with an unspeakable alluring quality.

However, Wang Chen had long since moved past such tricks; even if the Evil Spirit lurking deep within the mine had ten times the power of temptation, it could not shake his strong will.

The Evil Spirit instead exposed itself!

Wang Chen formed a spell with his hands, and a Fire Crow, engulfed in flames, instantly appeared before him.

The bright firelight dispelled all the coldness and gloom, illuminating the path ahead for a cultivator!

Wang Chen spotted a figure quietly hovering in the air about twenty steps ahead.

"Kill!"

Regardless of what this Evil Spirit was, Wang Chen immediately summoned the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil.

A dark golden light flashed across his body in an instant, and in the next moment, a large net appeared out of nowhere, swiftly enveloping the target.

When the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil was worn in the form of the Celestial Cloak, it remained concealed, showing neither its true form nor any treasure light; it only reacted upon contact with dark forces.

Once fully deployed, unless the target’s power far surpassed Wang Chen’s, it had no choice but to be ensnared in the net.

The Evil Spirit, as the target of the attack, initially intended to flee or evade.

However, it suddenly found itself immobilized, bound by an invisible force.

And then, it was caught in the net!

“Creak!”

The Evil Spirit struggled violently, emitting a sharp, raspy scream.

Alas, this was its final cry!

As the cold wave surged, the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil rapidly contracted, mercilessly draining the Evil Spirit’s source of power.

This Evil Spirit fought fiercely, but like others that had fallen into the Exorcising Net before, it could not escape the trap; it could only be subdued and cleansed…

In the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the captured Evil Spirit had curled into a ball, teetering on the edge of annihilation.

At that moment, Wang Chen swiftly retracted the long rope and released the pressure on the netted Evil Spirit.

The Evil Spirit then "rolled" out.

In an instant, an ancient bronze talisman shot into the sky, radiating a faint golden light under the influence of Wang Chen’s magic, completely enveloping the Evil Spirit below.

The Evil Spirit was effortlessly absorbed by the talisman!

It was done.

Wang Chen grasped the talisman that had just returned and felt a bit unsettled—the process had been too quick.

He surveyed the area and cast a dozen Rebirth Talismans.

To honor the innocent miners who had perished here unjustly!

After ensuring that no more Evil Spirits lingered in the mine tunnel, Wang Chen finally ascended to the surface.

The chief steward was waiting at the entrance. Seeing Wang Chen emerge unscathed, his tense nerves immediately relaxed, and he hurriedly inquired, “Sir, was the Evil Spirit captured?”

Wang Chen nodded, “Yes.”

This Evil Spirit was now contained within his work badge—a copper emblem—ready to be reported for Immortal merits.

Really?

The chief steward was overjoyed: “Thank you, sir, for your hard work!”

Wang Chen smiled: “It’s a small matter.”

It truly was a small matter.

The power level of this troublesome Evil Spirit was not particularly high, somewhere between white resentment and black resentment; Wang Chen could have subdued it even without the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil.

Once the Exorcising Net was deployed, it was resolved in mere seconds!

Wang Chen returned to the Patrol Office to report his mission.

After submitting his badge, a chief steward from the Exorcism division summoned him.

This chief steward, surnamed Guan, was tall and robust, with bright, piercing eyes, his muscular build reminiscent of a body cultivator, exuding a formidable aura.

He was quite amiable towards Wang Chen. After inquiring about the process of capturing the Evil Spirit, he smiled: “Well done.”

After a pause, Chief Steward Guan continued, “This task was arranged by me; typically, newcomers complete their first tasks in a team, but you are different from the others…”

His gaze at Wang Chen was meaningful: “Being able to survive guarding the Northern Evil Eye for half a year indicates that your skills in dealing with magical spirits and evil spirits must be considerable!”

Wang Chen understood.

It turned out that his first mission was arranged as a test, which explained the many illogical aspects.

Wang Chen laughed bitterly: “You flatter me.”

“Surviving the Northern Evil Eye is truly fortunate; even now, I still feel a lingering sense of fear!”

He had to remain humble; Wang Chen did not want to attract the attention of the Golden Core true master again.

He simply wished to cultivate in peace without interference.

“You don’t need to be modest.”

Chief Steward Guan waved his hand: “I know you must have unique skills for handling Evil Spirits, but that is your ability; neither I nor anyone else in the Exorcism division will covet or scheme against it.”

He spoke sincerely: “But I hope you can take on greater responsibilities!”

Before Wang Chen could respond, the chief steward added, “I won’t pressure you; think it over carefully after you go back. You can come to me anytime once you’ve made up your mind!”