Bab 523: Chapter 523: Chi Says a Dangerous Fellow is Coming
When Lin Fan and Mu Qing emerged from the room, Old Zhang cast a resentful glance at them, like a forsaken wife, full of silent reproach, as if to say, "How could you do this to me?"
"What's wrong?" Lin Fan asked with concern.
"Nothing," Old Zhang replied. He had learned to conceal his resentment, showing considerable progress.
The demonic rooster suppressed his excitement. He had discovered this foolish human's weakness: he couldn't appear too eager, or the human would see through him. If that happened, all his efforts to overcome this weakness would be wasted.
His undercover work until now had relied on perseverance. Finally seeing a return on his investment, he felt it had all been worthwhile.
He fantasized about successfully completing his mission. If any younger colleagues wanted advice on becoming a qualified undercover agent, he would solemnly tell them that it all came down to intuition. He'd offer them a golden rule...
Then, out of habit, he laid an egg. The elderly rooster picked it up, skillfully started a fire, and set up a pot. The thought alone filled him with excitement.
"That was fast," Ginseng said slyly.
Lin Fan laughed. "Yeah, of course it was fast. I didn't want to keep you waiting."
Hearing this, Ginseng's heart skipped a beat. It seems we interrupted his performance.
Mu Qing glared at Ginseng. How could he speak to his master like that? Everyone understood the implication, except Lin Fan, who was smiling as if it were a perfectly normal conversation.
Ginseng peeked at Mu Qing, suddenly realizing she was the real expert. She understood everything. What he'd said was certainly subtle; Lin Fan hadn't understood the meaning at all. But Mu Qing had grasped it instantly. The implications were complex.
Mu Qing was curious about the girl who wanted to sleep with Lin Fan. She had no ulterior motives, just pure curiosity.
At the Special Department, One-Eyed Man was reviewing documents.
"Tremors near Huangshan? Could it be an earthquake?"
This was information Jin He Li had delivered. The current situation was delicate; any slight anomaly would attract attention. He feared another problem arising.
Unfortunately, the current situation was frustrating. One-Eyed Man felt immense pressure, sometimes wanting to just give up. It was too much trouble.
Thankfully, he had Lin Fan's help. Otherwise, he would definitely seek out Hao Ren for a certificate to admit himself to Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital, enjoying a peaceful retirement.
Suddenly, the air in One-Eyed Man's office rippled. A figure appeared.
"You again?" One-Eyed Man's eyes widened, recognizing the newcomer instantly. It was the demonic Chi, or rather, the demonic leader, Chi.
Chi's appearance shocked One-Eyed Man. He didn't understand what Chi wanted. The previous demonic uprising, which caused countless casualties and left an indelible mark on humanity, was Chi's doing. Although they had later reached an agreement, One-Eyed Man still resented Chi's actions.
"I have something to tell you," Chi said, his expression grave, as if facing a serious and troublesome matter.
Despite his resentment, One-Eyed Man patiently waited for Chi to speak.
"Alright, please tell me." He wanted to see what important matter Chi had to discuss.
Chi said, "Danger is imminent. Heaven and earth are about to collapse. The Demon Ancestor, slumbering for countless years, is about to descend. We need your help, the help of humanity."
One-Eyed Man stared blankly, his mind filled with questions. He hadn't expected Chi to say such a thing.
"How can we help?" One-Eyed Man asked.
Chi shook his head. "I don't know."
One-Eyed Man almost choked. "You don't even know how we can help, and you came to me?"
If there was anything unreliable, it was what Chi was saying. He hadn't even thought it through before coming to him. Frankly, One-Eyed Man was baffled.
If only Chi could say something, anything, that sounded remotely plausible.
Chi continued, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, "That's why I came to seek your help. You must have detected the tremors near Huangshan. That wasn't an earthquake. It's Mei. He's been found. If this continues, the seal will break, and it will be a catastrophe for humanity."
"Who is Mei?" One-Eyed Man asked.
Chi said, "I'm telling you about something important."
"I'm trying to understand the situation. How can I know what's going on if you don't tell me?" One-Eyed Man didn't trust Chi. It was like someone who had beaten you for decades, a figure of nightmares, suddenly saying, "Let's stop fighting. Everything I did was to train you. Now, true danger is upon us, and we need to join forces."
Honestly, in such a situation, not smashing the speaker's head would be considered showing great restraint.
Chi explained, "Mei is the same kind of being as I am, one of the four guardians under the Demon Ancestor. In ancient times, due to certain events, the Demon Ancestor was sealed in Mount Tai. Now, his primordial spirit has emerged and needs to retrieve his physical body. Once he does, the consequences will be dire. That's why I hope to receive your help."
In the past, One-Eyed Man would have been overwhelmed by this information, his mind a jumbled mess. But now, things were different. The matters occupying him were trivial. Like this serious matter Chi was presenting. Did he look worried? Concerned?
First, if he followed Chi's words and allocated resources to this, casualties would be inevitable, just like in past investigations of demonic activity. So many lives lost, people with families, with parents.
Protecting humanity was the duty of the Special Department, but if casualties could be avoided, why not avoid them? He hated attending funerals of his team members. He much preferred weddings.
That's why he asked, "I want to ask you a crucial question."
"Ask," Chi said.
"How does this Demon Ancestor compare to the Starry Sky Behemoth that appeared recently? Who is stronger?" One-Eyed Man inquired. He didn't want to deal with matters beyond his control. It was too dangerous, unnecessary.
In the past, burdened by trivial matters, One-Eyed Man never proactively thought things through. Not because he didn't want to, but because he lacked the time. But now, things were different. The matters occupying him were minor, inconsequential, like this serious matter Chi was presenting.
Chi pondered. "I don't know. I haven't seen him. But the Demon Ancestor is the most terrifying being from ancient times. His power is definitely beyond your imagination. Truly terrifying."
"How does he compare to Lin Fan?" One-Eyed Man asked.
"I've sparred with him. Although he's stronger than me, if that's his true strength, I can only say the gap between him and the Demon Ancestor is vast." Chi spoke earnestly. If Lin Fan were present, he would be puzzled. I'm very strong now. I've met the guy you're talking about. He's no match for me. You're making things difficult for me.
One-Eyed Man smiled. Not because he found something funny, but because he felt Chi had misunderstood something.
"Forget it. I'm not interested in what you're saying. If you encounter this Demon Ancestor, tell him to retrieve his true body. But tell him not to cause any destruction when he does. He can come straight to Lin Fan. If he can defeat Lin Fan, then I, Xu Zhengyang, will surrender unconditionally."
Chi frowned. "Do you think I'm joking?"
"No, absolutely not. I believe everything you're saying is true. But as far as I'm concerned, I'm not afraid at all. I trust Lin Fan, and I trust that this Demon Ancestor you speak of will know what to do when he meets Lin Fan." One-Eyed Man spoke with conviction.
He might not trust others, but he trusted Lin Fan. Although the guy sometimes seemed clueless, he had never disappointed since they met.
Chi was shocked. "Taking precautions is the right choice. Suppressing him before he reaches his peak power is the correct course of action. If you do this, you will definitely regret it in the end."
He couldn't fathom how the leader of the human Special Department could be so unconcerned about what he was saying. This was allowing danger to fester.
Knock, knock!
"Come in."
Lin Fan entered with Mu Qing.
Seeing Lin Fan, One-Eyed Man beamed. They had just been talking about him, and here he was. It seemed they were on the same wavelength.
"I brought my wife to see where I work," Lin Fan said.
He wanted to give Mu Qing a sense of security, showing her he had a stable job. Although the income wasn't that high, it was a secure position. He could support their family and children without any problems.
"Welcome!" One-Eyed Man greeted them warmly, feeling envious. This guy was something else, even managing to snag a celebrity. Who else could achieve such a feat?
"Long time no see," Chi greeted Lin Fan. It had been a while.
Lin Fan looked at Chi, puzzled. Who is he?
He wanted to ask, "Who are you?" but realized he couldn't be so direct. It could easily offend someone, especially with others present. Saying he didn't recognize Chi would be embarrassing for him.
"Yes," Lin Fan replied with a smile. His acting was impeccable, showing no signs of confusion, as if he truly remembered Chi.
His acting had definitely improved.
One-Eyed Man said, "Lin Fan, he just told me about a terrifying being who's about to arrive, a ferocious and wicked one. Are you a match for him?"
"Huh?" Lin Fan was surprised. A terrifying being? He hadn't sensed any such aura, the kind that would alarm him.
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