Yan Shan lay on his sickbed and stared at the ceiling in front of him, memories of the past surging through his mind.
A scene of carnage.
A frenzied crowd.
He wore a strange smile on his face.
A researcher who committed suicide.
Black mud and tentacles covered his field of vision.
Sinister whispers lingered in the air.
Finally, Daoist Plague's twisted, despairing face swallowed up everything.
"Inexplicable … this is simply inexplicable!!"
Yan Shan clenched his fists tightly. He felt that this sinister existence … everything related to him was so inexplicable.
Whether it was the motive for his actions, the method of attack, or the strange and unpredictable phenomenon of distortion, everything made him completely unable to understand the cause, effect, and logic behind it.
Just then, the ward door opened and Qiu Xingze pushed a wheelchair in.
Yan Shan glanced at him and asked in surprise, "You're alright?"
"I'm very healthy, just a little strained and exhausted." Qiu Xingze smiled and pointed to his head. "My primordial spirit was distorted and contacted. It said that I can't use primordial spirit power for the next month, so I can only push a wheelchair."
Hearing this, Yan Shan's eyes flashed with a hint of relief. He sighed. "It's good that you're fine."
"I'm fine, but the others weren't as lucky as we were. Daoist Plague committed suicide, and a large number of cultivators and researchers either committed suicide or attacked each other. "
Qiu Xingze sighed. "The casualties this time were disastrous. Right? What do you think about 1029? "
Yan Shan was puzzled. "1029?"
Qiu Xingze. "Huh? They haven't notified you yet? Based on the situation at the scene, the shadow-sealing talismans, and the records of the experiment logs, we've analyzed the name. He himself may possess some kind of power of distortion. That's why we've completely banned the circulation of this name. Internally, we've replaced it with the number 1029. "
"Unless it's a work assignment, only level-10 authority can access information on 1029. 10 means that only level-10 authority can view it, and 29 is his number in the level-10 authority. "
"But we've been investigating this for a long time, so we've automatically incorporated it into the new investigation team, so there's no need for level-10 authority."
Yan Shan understood. "1029, huh …"
Qiu Xingze continued, "1029 is far more dangerous than we estimated. Any information he left behind could become a medium for his arrival."
"The higher-ups think that he might be some kind of mutated lifeform that lives in the void. He was probably born because the distortion of Tendo has become more intense in recent years."
"In short, everything related to 1029 must be kept at the highest level in the future. The experiment can only be carried out in the presence of more than one upright god of the Celestial Court. "
Listening to Qiu Xingze's analysis, Yan Shan suddenly asked, "What about that book?"
"I can't find it." Qiu Xingze shook his head. "The books aren't the only things that are missing. A large number of instruments and equipment are missing as well. I suspect that they were swallowed into the void."
Yan Shan's gaze suddenly tensed up. "Then … what about Zhou Bai?"
Qiu Xingze said, "It's possible that there's something wrong with Zhou Bai, but it's very low. Moreover, he had a sufficient alibi at that time.
Our current inclination is that he might have been used by 1029. As for whether there are other connections between the two, we don't have any evidence at the moment. For now, we'll maintain a long-term observation and not use any methods. "
"If we don't find anything new in the next five years, we'll probably remove the people who are monitoring him."
Hearing this conclusion, Yan Shan heaved a sigh of relief. He did not want the kind-looking Zhou Bai to be the lackey of those monsters. He still remembered the words of encouragement from the other party, which warmed his heart.
"My heart warms …" Yan Shan suddenly frowned. He felt that something was not right, but he could not figure out what it was.
At this moment, Qiu Xingze continued, "Oh right, the doctor said that you still need to rest for a few days. Right now, the Plague Department is extremely busy. Next, I plan to start investigating from the bottom level of Dong Hua City. I'm afraid that this is not the first time 1029 has appeared here. As long as we can find the place where he first appeared …"
"Sorry," Yan Shan suddenly said. "I want to withdraw from the next operation."
Qiu Xingze was slightly stunned. He seemed to want to say something, but the next moment, he sighed. "I understand. I'll report it to the higher-ups. "
This was not the first time he had encountered such a situation. Every year, there would be people in the Plague Department who wanted to withdraw because they could not stand the twisted, evil, and strange events.
Qiu Xingze was already used to this. He did not try to persuade Yan Shan and simply stood up. "I'll respect your decision. I'll report this for you."
Yan Shan looked at Qiu Xingze's back as he left and sighed in his heart. "I'm sorry …"
For more than 20 years, he had been pretending to be a spoiled brat. He had always thought that he was a wolf in sheep's clothing. He was very confident in his character and willpower.
However, at this moment, Yan Shan suddenly thought, Perhaps I've already gotten used to living the life of a spoiled brat for more than 20 years … I've already become a real pig in sheep's clothing.
For the past 20 years, even if I thought I was pretending, I've indeed led a befuddled life. And someone like Qiu Xingze has always been fighting on the frontlines … What wolf in sheep's clothing … I'm just lying to myself …
Over the years, with two completely different experiences … how could my temperament and willpower compare to theirs? '
Not long after, there was another knock on the door. Yan Shan lifted his head and saw that it was Zhou Bai. "Why are you here?"
Zhou Bai smiled. "I heard you're in the hospital, so I came to take a look." He raised the lunchbox in his hand and said, "I brought you some food."
Yan Shan sighed and said, "Thank you." Ever since he lost his power, it was rare for someone to care about him so much.
As he ate the food that Zhou Bai brought, he chatted with Zhou Bai about the situation.
"I heard about the incident this time. Even the people from the Plague Department couldn't stop him?" Zhou Bai's eyes were filled with fear. "What should I do? If he comes looking for me again, what should I do? "
"It's like this … They've already sent new backup …"
"Right, remember, don't mention this name again. His name alone might have the power to distort things. "
"As for the rest, I can't tell you. However, he's more terrifying than we thought. If you encounter anything strange in the future, you must find Qiu Xingze immediately."
"Only the Plague Department can deal with that thing. Donghua City probably can't do anything about it."
Hearing Yan Shan's reminder, Zhou Bai's face was filled with melancholy. He suddenly said, "I understand. Right, can't I find you? "
Yan Shan smiled bitterly. "I'm sorry, I won't be responsible for this anymore."
Zhou Bai was surprised. "Why?"
Yan Shan said, "… I'm scared. I don't want to have anything to do with that terrifying thing anymore. I'm sorry … "
Seeing Zhou Bai leave in disappointment like an abandoned puppy, Yan Shan sighed in his heart. "I'm sorry, I can't help you."
Suddenly, Yan Shan frowned. "What's that smell? It's familiar. I think I've smelled it somewhere before. "
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