Qi Xuansu returned to his residence, initially intending to contact Madam Qi. But on second thought, given his current predicament, there was a good chance he was already being watched. Thus, reaching out to Madam Qi rashly might give others leverage against him.0

So instead of using the mother-child talisman, he pulled out his Novice License.0

Moments later, Zhang Yuelu appeared before him.0

“Superintendent Qi, didn’t you say yesterday that you’d be too busy with cases to spare me time? Why are you so free to summon me now?” Zhang Yuelu teased.0

Qi Xuansu gave a wry smile. “Something unexpected happened. I just returned from Deputy Mansion Master Shi’s office. She told me that someone reported me to the Daoist Relations Department, claiming I’m a member of the Lingshan Witch Cult. The Daoist Relations Department has already sent a formal notice to the Imperial Capital Daoist Mansion. So now I’m relieved of my duties, and I’m officially on break.”0

Zhang Yuelu’s expression turned serious. “What’s going on? Who reported you?”0

Qi Xuansu replied, “Remember that Buddhist monk Yan Xiu whom we encountered at Yulan Temple in Yishan City? He claims that I am a cult demon because I survived Wu Luo’s divine descent at...0