Chapter 362
“None of the masters can completely resolve a case like this. None of them,” Hao-ge said gravely. “They can’t handle the more troublesome incidents either. At most, they work with the authorities to seal off and quarantine the area.”
“How is that possible?” The young policeman felt his worldview shatter.
“This is reality. You can go to a Buddhist or Daoist temple for help when trouble strikes, but don’t treat them as an all-purpose safety net. Our investigation into this Blood Letter Case has already gone beyond our jurisdiction. When we get back, seal the files and stop meddling.”
“A-all right.”
“What if we bring in dozens of guns? Or drag out the artillery and bombard it?” The young policeman still refused to give up.
Hao-ge rolled his eyes. “You think the higher-ups haven’t tried that? Do you know what we’re actually facing? It’s the third-generation Grandmaster of Tianlong Temple, a man who supposedly achieved ascension two centuries ago. When he was alive, he was virtually the strongest master in the region. Now that he’s returned from the grave, who knows how powerful he’s become?”
Hao-ge sighed.
“The brass brought in heavy artillery and bombarded him for hours. The guy was blown to smithereens, but he regenerated in no time and kept right on killing. If Tianlong Temple’s masters hadn’t used a secret method to lure him away, our commanders would’ve been slaughtered. The guy is practically immortal!”
The two continued chatting as they walked, and soon the waiting monks ushered them inside.