Chapter 1128: Chapter 767: Business Trip_2
Regaining control over the Mirror Ghost, Yang Xiao lifted his hand and tapped the ghost’s face, scoffing, "Fight me in your next life."
Of course, the matter was not over. The smooth capture of the Mirror Ghost was thanks to the cooperation of the alien girl. Previously, Yang Xiao had made a deal with her: once caught, the Mirror Ghost could be given to her for free, allowing her to braid ten tiny plaits. It was now time for Yang Xiao to fulfill that promise.
Withdrawing the Human Bone Staff, he knocked the Mirror Ghost down with one strike, leaving it to the alien girl, while also agreeing with her not to pull out the wooden wedge again; otherwise, he would package the Mirror Ghost off and would no longer accompany her.
The girl looked at Yang Xiao with an expression that seemed both understanding and puzzled, finally nodding before she continued to torment the Mirror Ghost.
Yang Xiao took the opportunity to inspect the Mirror Ghost all over; its injuries from previous battles were mostly healed. With the Ghost Chef’s Knife and black stone in hand, the Mirror Ghost’s combat power was not inferior to a Ghost-level Apostle.
Now that the Mirror Ghost was recovered, Yang Xiao felt even more confident. Under the condition of two-against-one, regular Ghost-level Apostles might not be a match for him, let alone he still had the alien girl as his trump card.
After all the mayhem, Yang Xiao rinsed himself briefly before collapsing onto his bed, only waking up the next evening.
Upon waking, it was already dark outside. Yang Xiao remembered that Director Nalan had instructed him that tonight the provincial office specialist would come, so he tidied up quickly and headed to the Patrol Defense Office.
As soon as he entered the Patrol Defense Office building, he bumped into Ms. Wen, who informed him that Director Nalan was unavailable to see him; the provincial office personnel were already in Director Nalan’s office.
Half an hour later, Yang Xiao received a call from Director Nalan asking him to come over immediately as the provincial office specialist wanted to meet him.
Yang Xiao changed his clothes and made his way to Nalan Shuo’s office, recalling the entire sequence of the supernatural incident from the night before, ensuring there were no mistakes.
After a knock, someone quickly opened the door, revealing Director Nalan wearing a mysterious smile, "Little Yang, see who’s here."
As Nalan Shuo stepped aside, an elderly man in old-fashioned black fabric clothes and gray waistcoat slowly stood up from the sofa, gazing kindly at Yang Xiao.
At the sight of the elder, the unease in Yang Xiao’s heart dissipated significantly, his face full of joy: "Uncle!"
"Little Yang, long time no see." The elderly man wore thin-framed glasses, resembling an old scholar. Indeed, it was Professor Cui who had helped Yang Xiao before.
Professor Cui had a special identity as the Spirit Tester for the provincial office. On their last meeting, Yang Xiao had taken him as an uncle.
"Little Yang, I’ve heard from Director Nalan that your recent performance has been excellent, accomplishing great feats; indeed, I wasn’t wrong about you. Given time, you’ll surely achieve greatness!" Faced with Yang Xiao, the admiration in Professor Cui’s eyes was undeniable, his lips curved into a smile.
"Uncle, I didn’t expect you to come this time; it’s wonderful."
After some small talk, Professor Cui brought up the main subject, while Yang Xiao recounted the entire sequence of events truthfully, intentionally downplaying his role in the mission and spoke highly of Huang Guozhao, and of the brave Hao Feiyang.
Professor Cui held a blue-covered notebook, nodding, "Little Yang, what you said has already reached the higher-ups. Director Huang Guozhao’s handling of the matter was flawless, not only without fault but meritorious. The award order for Second-level Member Hao Feiyang, I’ve brought with me; our Patrol Defense Office needs such warriors!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao felt relieved. Afterwards, Professor Cui informed Yang Xiao that the Apostles Union had sent word that Leader Lei was missing and was presumed to have fled after the incident.
The Resentful Eye that triggered the supernatural event had been found — it was inside a female server’s handbag, a wooden comb.
Since the hotel’s surveillance had been destroyed, and the female server died inside the hotel, the specific circumstances were still under investigation.
But it’s certain that this attack wasn’t related to the Evil Cultivator’s revenge; it was an internal conflict within the Apostles Union. Their real target was only one person, the newly-appointed vice president Fu Qingzhu.
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao understood; it aligned with the previous speculation between him and Director Nalan.
"This person fled, the matter won’t just end here, right?" If this isn’t thoroughly investigated, Fu Qingzhu’s danger remains unresolved, as nobody knows if there might be a second attempt.
Professor Cui shook his head sternly, "Impossible, the Union must account for this matter. The provincial office has sent a formal statement demanding they capture this individual within three days and explain the truth, or we will take action, which will be embarrassing for everyone, and the Union agreed."
The provincial office getting involved to apprehend the Union’s personnel would not sound good if spread, and the Union would lose face too; they will weigh the importance.
This intelligence officer named Lei should just be a minor role; the real mastermind seems to be within the upper echelons of the Rongcheng Union, most likely among the other vice presidents who exist in a competitive struggle with Fu Qingzhu, a fight for survival.
Normally, the Patrol Defense Office wouldn’t intervene in such matters, but this time it escalated drastically with hundreds dead or injured, prompting an inevitable power shift within the Rongcheng Union.
Saying this, Professor Cui handed over some documents for Yang Xiao to read. As the Deputy Director of Lin’an Patrol Office, Yang Xiao had the right to know this information.
The provincial office’s assessment of this event was very accurate; the content in these documents was comprehensive, listing even the suspected individuals along with their recent activities.
Yang Xiao browsed page after page, suddenly frowning as his eyes stopped on a photograph.
The photo wasn’t very clear, seemingly disrupted by some unknown force; it depicted a wooden comb.
The comb appeared very old, tangled with long hair.
Below, in small characters, was the annotation that this comb was the Resentful Eye that sparked the supernatural incident.
And most crucially, this comb looked familiar to Yang Xiao; he had seen it before!
Recalling his thoughts, Yang Xiao quickly pinpointed the venue — at the Xiang Ma Town auction, indeed, it was there, this comb was one of the auction items!
But since Yang Xiao wasn’t interested in the comb at the time, he didn’t pay much attention, having forgotten who bought it.
Yet he vaguely remembered this comb was among the later auction items, sold at a high price.
Currently, it appears the one who obtained the comb is likely a member of the Apostles Union, also implicated as the culprit behind Fu Qingzhu’s assassination and the supernatural event’s detonation.
"Little Yang, what’s wrong?" Professor Cui keenly noticed the subtle change in Yang Xiao’s expression.
Having no way to disclose the auction matter, Yang Xiao could only dodge, saying he had seen the comb somewhere before and needed time to think it over.
Professor Cui didn’t mind, instead looking meaningfully at Nalan Shuo, whose seasoned approach sensed something, immediately smiling and saying it’s getting late, and that Professor Cui, having traveled, hadn’t eaten yet, and he would make arrangements.
After stating this, Nalan Shuo gave Yang Xiao a look, then exited the office, closing the door behind him.
"Tap."
"Tap."
"Tap."
The sound of Nalan Shuo’s footsteps echoed down the corridor as they gradually faded; despite the office’s good soundproofing, the footsteps were heard because Nalan Shuo deliberately increased their weight.
This is the political philosophy, indicating he had left without eavesdropping intentions.
Yang Xiao discerned that Professor Cui had something to say privately, something important and possibly confidential, thus Director Nalan chose to avoid.
Yet Yang Xiao failed to understand what confidential information could be told to him, but not Director Nalan, since Nalan Shuo was one of the only two Chief Level Chiefs in the Rongcheng Patrol Division.
"Little Yang, have you been busy lately?" Professor Cui asked with a smile.
Completing the mission’s expected quota...
