A Mortal’s Medicinal Elixirs

Chapter 38 Two Strange Cases

Upon William’s arrival. Bradley’s eyes glistened when he saw the bottles of white wine in his hands. “Is that white wine I see? Haha! How lucky of us tonight!”

Smilingly, Zoie pulled out a chair for William and the three of them then sat downs.

With that. Bradley stated, “William. I understand that you think we’re letting those b*stards off too easily, but I’m not in charge of the matter. Our captain made that decision.”

As such, William blandly muttered, “Sigh Perhaps such matters would’ve been better handled by people in the underworld. I shouldn’t have looked for you guys.

Bradley smilingly refuted, “Not really. The world isn’t all black and white, you know. You’ll understand this soon enough.”

Soon, food was served. The mini lobsters were scrumptious and the lamb skewers were excellent. The three continued chatting as they dined.

As an emotionally tactful man, Bradley grew more talkative once he consumed the white wine. “Zoie, you’re no longer a little girl. I see that William is an outstanding man. Perhaps we can talk it out until the two of you get together.”

Such straightforward words left Zoie blushing. “Mr. Hussain, what are you talking about? Are you drunk already?”

Bradley giggled. I’m not drunk yet. William is undeniably a competent, righteous man. You won’t feel sorry for becoming his girlfriend.”

Feeling awkward, William immediately went on a tangent. “Mr. Hussain, you’ve been an inspector for so many years. Have you ever encountered any strange cases?”

“Strange cases?” Bradley pondered for a while. “Ah, yes! There were two strange cases, and I’m already getting goosebumps just thinking of them.”

Interested, William replied, “Oh? Do enlighten us

After chugging down the glass of white wine, Bradley began recounting one of the cases.

Fifteen years ago, he was already an experienced, senior inspector. One day, the team received a report about corpses being found in a villa beside a river. Upon investigation, the dead were of a family. comprising an old mother, a son, a daughter–in–law, and a boy that was about seven years old. The family experienced a horrible death. Even their skins were torn away as their corpses bloodily lay on the floor. What was even more terrifying was the fact that their blood was completely siphoned, and an extremely uncanny symbol was drawn on the floor. The symbol resembled a paper talisman an expert would use.

Back then, the incident left the entire capital shocked. Professionals across the department, the district, and the city were sent over to look into the case, but only to no avail. After three years of investigation, their effort led to nothing, rendering the case an unsolvable case, the documents of which were then scaled in the drawer of unsolved cases to this day.

talipinan, William was obviously fascinated. “What kind of talisman was that, Mr.

Than Deadlan

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documents.

feet were directed outside. Around them, there was a giant pattern that was drawn with blood. As soon as he saw the

taken aback, hastily asking, “What Summoning Array

received the legacy of witchcraft, he never really looked into it, but he could. remember the pattern. Its full name was Nine Skies Demon Summoning Array, which used blood as a catalyst to invoke the vilest demons. And the culprit that tore off the skins of the victims was the vessel of the demon. Donning the skins of mankind, a demon could dwell in the mortal realm for an

kind of Demonic Art. Right, did

crime scene, no one went there anymore. The follow–up investigations mainly

fascination. Zoie then inquired.

mutton, William answered, “If my guess is right, a murder would take place here every six months, wherein the dead’s blood

away. Bradley trembled all over, dropping the glass in his hand onto the table as he peered

replied, “I

William was merely an elementary school student ten years ago. He then knocked his own head and claimed, “I’m overthinking it.

inference?”

a great deal of blood to forge human skins after

felt goosebumps on the top of her head. “No way. That’s

“Indeed, it is ominous. Also, let me tell you this: demons with shocking strength were sealed within the human skin. And the only reason the culprit forged more human skins was to harm more people. After a pause, he added. “Such people are masters of the Demonic Arts.

let out a snort. “Master of the Demonic Arts, my foot! I’ll capture them

punished for the crimes they have

once, William mocked, “Really? They

you that I’ll punish them heavily should they repeat their mistakes.”

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lips and chuckled. “Mr. Hussain, we’ll talk about that when you become