High School of Demon Hunting

Chapter 666: Chapter 14 Tenth Regular Meeting_1

During Zheng Qing’s second week at school, a second-degree murder case occurred on the Lakeside of Lin Zhong Lake.

A white short-haired kitten that was yet to be weaned had its neck brutally snapped. The murderer also cruelly gouged out the kitten’s eyes. For some reason, the kitten’s body remained on the massive imitation rock on the lakeside for nearly a day.

After nearly a month of investigation, the school’s conclusion was that the kitten was killed by a Kappa living in the Lin Zhong Lake - undoubtedly, this conclusion was not convincing. However, the school didn’t need students to be convinced. The school just needed a conclusion.

After all, it was just a few months old kitten, and the professors further confirmed that the kitten did not get transformed by a bored wizard using transformation magic. Considering the recent heavy school affairs, the staff in charge of the investigation did a slipshod job and hastily closed the case.

It must be said, the school’s handling of the case was in line with many people’s expectations - investigators from the Wizard Alliance did not want to disrupt the alliance’s relationship with the school over a wild cat; reporters outside of school preferred stories with conclusions instead of baseless guesses; as for the students, their attention was shifted entirely by Sand Hour insects, the early return of the silent tide, and the month-long ’College Cup’ hunting competition.

Only one month had passed, and most of the school had completely forgotten about the kitten with its neck snapped and eyes gouged out. And only a few people would occasionally pass by the imitation rock and hypocritically put down a few dried daisies - only to draw attention and earn a little fame for themselves.

Except for Jiang Yu.

Since Zheng Qing found out that the kitten was secretly fed by Jiang Yu, he couldn’t help but become more concerned about this matter. Therefore, he knew that Jiang Yu often spent her spare time on weekends in the Book Mountain Library to review similar case files. She also often visited the school committee to apply for the inspection of the investigation materials. More than once, he found her silently standing under the imitation rock, silently mourning her lost little friend.

Girls are always a little sentimental, maybe after a while, she would let it go. The young funded student told himself so.

However, almost two months later, when Jiang Yu revealed her reasons for practicing transformation magic, Zheng Qing immediately realized she hadn’t let go of that matter.

”I thought you were just planning to preview advanced classes in advance and then graduate early.” The young funded student looked at the witch in shock and murmured, ”Your idea is way too dangerous...”

”That’s part of my consideration,” Jiang Yu lifted her head and threw her long hair behind her, looking at the wizard with gleaming eyes, ”So you will support me, right?”

Zheng Qing was choked on her gaze.

A few weeks ago, he had seen Jiang Yu borrowing many textbooks related to transformation magic in the classroom; last time when she had transformed into a cat, she had discussed a mysterious plan with Li Meng under the tree; then today, not long ago, the young funded student witnessed Doctor Du Zemu handing her a small bottle of semi-transparent liquid and heard them mention some keywords about ’directional transformation’.

Based on these conditions, and reflecting on what Jiang Yu wanted to do most, Zheng Qing easily deduced her plan - to transform into a kitten, wait for the murderer to appear again at Lin Zhong Lake, and commit another crime.

”No, no, it’s too dangerous!” At this thought, Zheng Qing came to his senses, shaking his head vigorously, trying to shake her terrible plan out of his head.

Then he looked seriously at Jiang Yu and emphasized in a serious tone, ”The professors will not agree with your plan!”

”I never intended to let them know.” After realizing the wizard disagreed with her, the witch pouted, turned around and walked out of the alley, saying in a nonchalant manner, ”...you won’t snitch on me, will you?”

Zheng Qing shook his head instinctively, but then he reacted.

”Keep them in the dark?” the poor funded student exclaimed, ”If they don’t know, how can you ensure your safety when facing the murderer? Keep in mind, after transforming, you’re just an ordinary animal that’s slightly smarter! You need very reliable backup!”

”Meng Meng agreed to help me.” the witch briefly answered.

”Li Meng?” Nearly laughing out loud at her answer, Zheng Qing retorted, ”You’re letting that little girl stay up at Lin Zhong Lake all night? Aren’t you afraid she’ll faint again?”

”I still have you.” Jiang Yu tilted her head, glanced at the wizard, ”Your hunting team occasionally trains at night... would it not be enough with the help of the hunting team that ranked first in the freshman competition? Besides, I just gave you a very powerful Charm Gun!”

These statements left the young funded student speechless.

During their conversation, the two had reached the middle of the pedestrian street. Because it was a weekend and evening was settling in, Astronomy Class 08-1 would soon hold their weekly class meeting. To save time, they had a quick meal in a small restaurant on the pedestrian street, planning to head straight to the meeting afterwards.

From the time they left the alley, to dinner, and then to classroom 601 on the east side of the school building, for over an hour, Zheng Qing had been tirelessly persuading Jiang Yu to abandon her foolish plan.

Unsurprisingly, his advice was ignored by the witch.

Until they were about to enter the classroom, under Jiang Yu’s repeated warnings, Zheng Qing had to stop persuading and parted ways with a bowed head at the classroom door.

”What, did Yu Guifei get mad at you?” Xin Fat Man, who was sitting at the back of the classroom saving seats, whispered a joke as he watched the dispirited wizard approaching.

”What a mess!” Zheng Qing slapped the fat man’s head and sighed, ”Aren’t you afraid she’ll beat you up, with your loose lips? Don’t you remember how she dealt with that gorilla...”

Xin Fat Man licked his lips and slowly slid back into his seat.

”You came back a little late today,” Xiao Xiao asked without lifting his head after Zheng Qing took his seat: ”What did the Wandering Wizard say?”

”He agreed, no problem,” The young funded student slapped the desk and answered vaguely, ”Also, I sold all the spoils from the hunting competition to him - that was one of his conditions for helping us arm - anyway, our profits are not bad, we can distribute it later.”

”You’re the team leader, this kind of thing is up to you.” Xiao Xiao finally lifted his head and reminded, ”However, those hunts were the fruits of your labor... I would advise against even distribution.”

”Evenly distributed?!” Zheng Qing rolled his eyes and snorted, ”What are you thinking? This money belongs to the team... it’s the capital for public use! It doesn’t make sense to distribute it evenly...”