Chapter 1374: Chapter 873: Dream_2
The Second Demon Taoist, with his wide experiences, confirmed Yang Xiao’s suspicions, affirming that the Master of the Withered Bone Pavilion must be hiding in a secret realm unknown to people.
This secret realm is likely impossible to find through conventional means, and these three sets of numbers are the key.
After explaining, Yang Xiao bid farewell and left, still wearing the specially-made black blindfold put on by Senior Brother Qingfeng, who escorted him out of the hotel.
Returning to his residence, Yang Xiao immediately sent a message to the Patrol Defense Office, reporting that someone had offered a bounty on him, believing it best to rely on official strength to resolve such matters.
But a few minutes later, his phone screen lit up, it was a message from Xi Menxiu.
Seeing the message, Yang Xiao paused for a moment, then picked up the phone and directly dialed Xi Menxiu’s number.
Xi Menxiu mentioned a person in the message, a person Yang Xiao had almost forgotten.
Su Tingting.
"What’s going on?" Yang Xiao asked as soon as the call connected.
"Captain, after that last incident, didn’t we leave her a number, saying to call us when she encounters any supernatural incidents..."
"Has she encountered another supernatural incident?" Yang Xiao frowned slightly.
Su Tingting was Yang Xiao’s teammate in the Fenmen Ghost Play Ghost Script, and also in Yang Xiao’s first experience in the Nightmare World. Three of them survived that time.
But shortly after coming out, they were hunted by the Lamp-carrying Ghost Child which resulted in Kuang Hongyi’s death, leaving only him and Su Tingting surviving.
Yang Xiao had a good impression of this girl; although she initially acted very tense in the Nightmare World, she later followed orders throughout, even using emotion to win over the high-ranking boss of the coffin shop, which contributed to their escape.
Upon hearing Yang Xiao’s question, Xi Menxiu was unsure how to respond, "She called us, saying she wanted to find you, mysteriously. When our operator asked her what the matter was, she hesitated and wouldn’t say, then ended the call."
"When did this happen?" Yang Xiao pursued.
"Yesterday...yesterday morning," Xi Menxiu recalled and confirmed.
"Why are you only telling me now about something that happened yesterday morning?"
Detecting Yang Xiao’s dissatisfied tone, Xi Menxiu immediately explained, "The Director previously instructed us that you are currently busy and not to disturb you unless it is something important."
"Give me her phone number."
Soon, Xi Menxiu sent a series of numbers, and Yang Xiao copied them and dialed directly.
Though it was already early morning, an inexplicable unease plagued Yang Xiao. Su Tingting didn’t seem like a person who would seek trouble without reason; she must have encountered something.
"Sorry, the number you dialed is turned off, please try again later, Sorry, The number you..."
"Turned off..." After hanging up, Yang Xiao’s doubts intensified. In today’s society, a normal person generally wouldn’t turn off their phone.
Thinking of this, Yang Xiao directly called Xi Menxiu and instructed him to notify the technical department immediately to locate this phone. He asked to be informed as soon as the person is found.
Thinking carefully, Yang Xiao decided to return to Rongcheng immediately, not solely because of Su Tingting’s matter, but because he sensed a hint of danger.
For safety’s sake, he brought Brother Sui along. Brother Sui drove, and Yang Xiao, feeling sleepy, drifted off in the passenger seat.
After they arrived in Rongcheng, Xi Menxiu’s message also came through. He sent a photo taken at a McDonald’s on a street corner.
A girl sat alone at a seat relatively inside, with a large silver suitcase beside her and a bag seemingly filled with large items like blankets and pillows, as if preparing to move.
The person who took the photo was skilled, capturing the girl’s face clearly enough for Yang Xiao to recognize her instantly as Su Tingting.
The memories surfaced; after the Ghost Lantern incident was resolved, the two hadn’t contacted each other for years.
"Captain, this girl seems like she’s been kicked out and might need your help." The screen flashed, and Xi Menxiu’s message arrived.
"Don’t alarm her, send me the location, and have a few seasoned brothers keep watch nearby," Yang Xiao replied directly with a voice message.
Stopping the car a few hundred meters from the destination, Yang Xiao found a secluded spot and directly activated the Soul-Capturing Mirror’s power. After a few jumps, he and Brother Sui arrived near that McDonald’s.
Of course, it corresponded to the Mirror World.
Now aware of being targeted, Yang Xiao naturally acted with utmost caution. He first patrolled around, only finding a few of his own people keeping watch.
The Lin’an Patrol Office isn’t very large, with few personnel in the establishment. As the Deputy Director in charge, Yang Xiao recognized everyone and could call them by name.
In addition to this, Yang Xiao retrieved the Human Bone Staff, conducted a scan, and confirmed everything was fine before revealing himself in the distance, walking towards the McDonald’s alone.
Brother Sui stayed outside, observing the surroundings, ready to support him at any time.
The McDonald’s store has a sign indicating 24-hour operation, but most of the lights inside were off, and the remaining lights were dimmed considerably. Su Tingting sat alone in the corner, her head slightly lowered, making her face difficult to see at the moment.
Pushing the door open, Yang Xiao glanced around, found no issues, and then approached Su Tingting. But even when just steps away, she didn’t react.
"Su Tingting," Yang Xiao suddenly spoke.
Immediately, Su Tingting, who had her head slightly lowered, seemed startled, raising it instantly. When their eyes met, Yang Xiao noticed her face was pale, and her eyes were bloodshot.
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