Chapter 127: Chapter 125: Information
"Have you experienced something like this, Director?" Yang Xiao’s thoughts were very clear, it was obviously not normal for Nalan Shuo to figure things out so quickly.
"No," Nalan Shuo replied.
Noticing the doubt in Yang Xiao’s eyes, Nalan Shuo began to explain, "I haven’t seen it with my own eyes, but I’ve heard that the Provincial Bureau once crushed a group of very troublesome Evil Cultivators. In their lair, many documents were found, showing that these Evil Cultivators were constantly experimenting with unspeakable things, using people they captured alive, their disciples, and even their own accomplices."
"One of the documents was the most bizarre; it showed that they planned to use the Resentful Eye to trigger a major paranormal event in a city."
"What was most bizarre is that their plan was extremely detailed, they even accurately marked the support numbers, scale, equipment, and even the arrival time of the Patrol Defense Bureau investigation teams in the city after the attack as if it was a well-rehearsed drill, and this document was the script, with everyone having to follow it."
"At first, no one took these documents seriously, considering that the group of Evil Cultivators had already been crushed, but a week later, a paranormal event did occur in that city. The location of the attack, its scale, and the casualties it caused were exactly as marked in the documents."
"Several teams from the local Patrol Defense Bureau sent to deal with it encountered premeditated ambushes along the way, and the casualties were very heavy. At the same time, those who stayed behind at the Bureau were also attacked, almost all the brothers from one Bureau compound died in the line of duty."
"After the incident, the person who had been in charge of reviewing these documents felt so guilty for his negligence, which he believed had led to the tragedy, that one of them couldn’t cope and swallowed his gun."
"At that time, the incident caused an uproar. We couldn’t understand at all how these people could foresee the future, but the several high-ranking experts sent down from above seemed to have understood something, yet they were tight-lipped, refusing to divulge anything. However, now, I think I might also understand a bit," Nalan Shuo took a deep breath and slowly leaned back in his chair.
"It was dreams! These people had similar dreams too!" Yang Xiao realized.
"That’s probably it. They saw the forthcoming events in their dreams. Such a terrifying ability," Nalan Shuo said, looking directly at Yang Xiao.
Feeling scrutinized by Nalan Shuo, Yang Xiao felt as if he was being seen through. He was somewhat nervous since having the same ability as the Evil Cultivators meant that the Resentful Eye he held might be greatly problematic, and its previous owner was very likely an Evil Cultivator too.
The atmosphere became increasingly awkward. Yang Xiao worried that Nalan Shuo might forcibly confiscate the Resentful Eye, or directly expose him, having him taken away by the Provincial Bureau.
If that were the case, he certainly wouldn’t go down without a fight, although he couldn’t grasp the Director’s prowess. From Mr. Yan Zhen’s attitude last time, if he were taken away by the Provincial Bureau and labeled as an heir of the Evil Cultivators, his end would be very ugly.
"Sigh—" Nalan Shuo lit a cigarette for himself and took a silent puff, the tobacco fiercely burning with a "hiss."
Yang Xiao’s hands clenched the Drama Robe in front of him, calculating the fastest way to leap up and how many seconds he would need to don the robe.
Blowing out the smoke in his mouth, Nalan Shuo suddenly laughed, exclaiming, "It seems that the Headless Green Ghost is not a simple thing after all, being able to transform your dreams into premonitions. That you and Yu Shu made it back alive is really fortunate."
Yang Xiao was stunned for a moment, then quickly caught on and hastily agreed, "You’re right, Director. We were fortunate this time. I wouldn’t dare to risk it again."
"You’ve done well this time; there will be a commendation back at the bureau. I said I owed you a favor, anyone willing to risk their life to save their comrades is a friend of mine, Nalan Shuo."
"Thank you, Chief!" Yang Xiao knew the chief was intentionally letting him off easy.
Nalan Shuo stood up, stuffed his cigarette case into his pocket, and left a final instruction: "Alright, you rest up. When you’re feeling somewhat better, go see Yu Shu. She’s only just woken up and isn’t thinking clearly. I’ll pull back the guards outside later on. Have a good chat with her; she’s a young lady and we don’t want her to say anything that might cause trouble for herself."
After saying this, Nalan Shuo left, and Yang Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. He fully understood the chief’s meaning – worrying about Yu Shu spouting nonsense was a message for him. It meant he didn’t have to worry about the chief regarding this matter, but Yu Shu’s mind wasn’t clear and she might inadvertently reveal something, so he was given a chance to talk with her and sync their stories.
After all, the incident had serious implications. The appearance and disappearance of the Resentful Eye were abnormal, and it could attract the attention of the provincial bureau or other relevant departments. They needed to prepare early.
Without delay, Yang Xiao, dragging his weary body, made his way to Yu Shu’s hospital room. Ms. Wen was sitting alone on a bench in the corridor outside. Seeing Yang Xiao arriving, she stood up with a smile, "Captain Yang,, are you feeling any better?"
"Much better, thank you, Ms. Wen." Yang Xiao had a good impression of this woman.
"Well, go see Yu Shu. She’s awake and has been wanting to see you." Ms. Wen smiled charmingly. "Don’t worry, I’ll be out here."
Pushing the door open, he saw Yu Shu half-sitting up in bed, supported by pillows, reading a book. As Yang Xiao entered, her dim eyes instantly brightened.
"Don’t move around; you’re not fully recovered yet." Yang Xiao hurried to Yu Shu’s bedside, pulled up a chair, and sat down.
"Thank you!!" Yu Shu wrote hastily on a notepad, showing him with bold exclamatory marks following the two characters.
"Don’t mention it. I’m the captain, and besides, it’s all arranged by the chief." Being thanked so earnestly by a girl made Yang Xiao feel somewhat unaccustomed.
Seeming to remember something, Yu Shu put down the pad and took out a tablet beside her to type: "I said I had amnesia to deceive them, but actually, I remember everything. I saw a funeral procession, and you – you were there, you came and rescued me."
After Yang Xiao read these words, Yu Shu quickly deleted them.
Now it was Yang Xiao’s turn to be at a loss. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to be completely honest about this part, "Thank you. This is about my ability with the Resentful Eye. I don’t quite understand it myself, but saving you, that truly makes me happy."
Yu Shu continued writing, "I had guessed it before. Your ability with the Resentful Eye is very peculiar, I absolutely won’t tell anyone, but you need to be careful; this is not a good omen."
Yang Xiao couldn’t help but smile bitterly; he knew all too well how strange this thing was, but regretting it now was too late – he certainly couldn’t just ask the entity in the coffin for a return.
After rescuing Yu Shu, the Big Red Blood Coffin in the funeral procession emitted a creaking sound. Thinking back, could this have been a trap? If he had lingered any longer, would whatever was inside the coffin have come out? Just imagining it was terrifying enough.
