Afterlife Department-Chapter 629 - Alarm
Special World 600.
"As expected, the culprits really have been to cemeteries and the docks." Gu Xingfeng frowned as they all have gathered in Hao Baiyun's mansion that night.
Xiao Hualing, Mu Li and Zhuo Xia have now returned after tracking the traces of the Golden-Haired Monkeys that have gone missing or died. They were shocked to see that they have arrived in the cemeteries. If twice it happened, then it should be a coincidence. But, thrice, and more? So, they have thought that something is up with the cemeteries, especially that they are investigating a case.
So, they weren't surprised to meet the police, who are Gu Xingfeng's subordinates. They also told the police officers that Gu Xingfeng has hired Mu Li, an exorcist, and told them about their suspicions. Since the police is now working on this case, too, the three of them left to track the other traces left by the Golden-Haired Monkeys. After arriving in the dock, they then left and returned to Hao Baiyun's mansion to give them their report.
"Let us not exclude the shipping companies… the monsters were there." Hao Baiyun reminded them.
The silent Jing Yu nodded in agreement. "I smelled the nasty stink of those monsters." He told them and wrinkled his nose as if he can still smell the stink. His face even turned green.
They all grimaced. Zi Chen looked at him with sympathy in his eyes. Zi Chen is a wolf so he naturally has a very keen sense of smell. If even Jing Yu can smell the stinky smell of the monsters, how would it be for Zi Chen? Zi Chen feels relieved that it wasn't him who has been sent to assist Mu Li, Zhuo Xia and Xiao Hualing so he didn't smell the stinky smell of the monsters and made himself suffer just because of those monsters!
"But, the shipping companies which we found suspicious, and where Jing Li and Lin Shu work, the BW or Blue Waves Shipping Company and ROS or Rain or Shine Shipping Company, respectively, are both Chinese shipping companies." Mu Li reminded them.
Everyone froze and the air seemed to solidify, making it harder for them to breathe. They felt that something is stuffing their chests, making it hurt. They know what does Mu Li's words imply.
As expected, they heard him speak. "There should be a traitor around you, tipping off the enemies about the Golden-Haired Monkey Clan and the Sunflower Clan." Mu Li said. His expression is serious as he looked at each one of them. "That made them able to abduct the Golden-Haired Monkeys and their traces almost undiscovered, including them shipping out the Golden-Haired Monkeys." He told them. "Because of these traitors, the one of the families of the Sunflower Clan was also instantly wiped out, leaving the Sunflower Clan only a handful of their kin." He said.𝒇𝙧𝚎𝐞𝙬𝒆𝑏𝑛𝑜v𝚎𝒍.c𝑜m
A long silence fell as the atmosphere turned heavy and depressing.
After a while, Hao Baiyun tiredly sighed as he leaned his back on his seat. "It has been a long time since I had cleaned the committee." He said and wryly smiled.
Nobody spoke since they knew that this is Hao Baiyun's dereliction of duty. But, there is unwillingness in their hearts, as they think that this is very unfair. Hao Baiyun isn't omnipotent.𝙛𝐫e𝚎wℯ𝗯𝒏𝗼ѵ𝙚l.𝒄o𝚖
"Gu Xingfeng. Don't leave out the cemeteries in the rural areas." Hao Baiyun spoke.
"Yes." Gu Xingfeng answered as his expression sank.
The others also clenched their fists. They can also guess that since there is a local enemy, then this local enemy definitely knows the best places to hide the Golden-Haired Monkeys.
"Mu Li. You go help Gu Xingfeng. You will be a great help to the police with your exorcist power and means." Hao Baiyun said.
"I know." Mu Li nodded. His expression is solemn. This is what his master has wished for – for their skills to be put into use and help others. Thus, Mu Li is more than happy that he can help his fellowmen, especially as an exorcist!
"Zhuo Xia. Xiao Hualing. You go with them." Hao Baiyun continued as he looked at Zhuo Xia and Xiao Hualing. "Zhuo Xia can heal. As for Xiao Hualing… you can assist." He said and grimaced.
Everyone also lowered their gazes, unable to look at Hao Baiyun. Everyone here does not know yet what is Xiao Hualing's power! They only know that she is a grim reaper, and also a flower yao in this world.
"Sure. I am glad to be of help." Xiao Hualing smiled.
Zhuo Xia nodded in agreement. "I will also help." He said.
Mu Li secretly sighed in relief, and he also feels happy. Zhuo Xia will be going, working, with him! He can be with Zhuo Xia for a little longer! He thought, can't resist smiling. Everyone who saw his suppressed smile looked away. Such a pure boy! They all thought and shook their heads.
Zhuo Xia also saw Mu Li's smile, but he pretended not to see it. Xiao Hualing held herself back not to laugh. These two are really amusing, and this life of theirs seems better than their previous one.
"Fei Xuli. How about the investigation overseas?" Hao Baiyun asked.
"There are the list of the companies, as well as their background and dealings under the table." Fei Xuli said as he placed a thick folder on the table in front of Hao Baiyun.
Hao Baiyun felt his head hurt as he looks at the thick folder. "… I will arrange things for you and Jing Yu after I sort out the information." He said. "But, be prepared since I will have to send you overseas." He told them.
"Yes, boss." Fei Xuli and Jing Yu answered.
"Zi Chen. Lan Tian. You two eye the dock." Hao Baiyun said. "We have to find a solid evidence against the enemies. This way, we can catch them red-handed." He explained.
"Yes. Understood!" Zi Chen and Lan Tian answered.
"As for Jin Chulin and Zheng Jian, tell them to carefully watch over my kids." Hao Baiyun heaved a heavy sigh. He also has to worry about Tian Tian and Tang Tang since they might be targeted.
Gu Xingfeng saw his expression and patted his back to comfort him. He also knows that their children can be used to threat Hao Baiyun.
"Hm? Where is Huo Ling and… that cold-faced man?" Mu Li asked when he didn't see Huo Ling, as well as Yi Bing.
Hearing this question, Hao Baiyun felt more depressed. "The last message that I received was that the plane he and Yi Bing in are filled with monsters." He told them.
Mu Li and Zhuo Xia were shocked.
Hao Baiyun looked at Xiao Hualing. "Xiao Hualing, have you received any message from them?" he anxiously asked.
To their disappointment, Xiao Hualing shook her head. "I am sorry. Although we grim reapers can still send messages even if there is no signal, I still haven't received any message yet from senior Yi and senior Huo." She answered.
Everyone was surprised, but also not surprised, upon hearing that the technology of the grim reapers is more advanced than theirs. But, that is not the point!
"You said… they still haven't send you a message?" Gu Xingfeng's brows knitted.
"En." Xiao Hualing nodded. "They must still have caught up in something, or still in the middle of the fight, that is why they are unable to send a message." She explained.
Hearing this, instead of being comforted, they became more tense instead! "This…" they looked at each other.
Xiao Hualing was about to speak again when, suddenly, they felt something and it made their spine tingle and scalp numb.
"What – " they gasped and immediately felt their skin that seemed to be burning.
Gu Xingfeng, the only human, frowned and his brows knitted. "What happened?" he asked when he suddenly saw the yao around him changed their behavior.
"Zhuo Xia!" Mu Li cried when he saw that Zhuo Xia suddenly doubled over.
Even Xiao Hualing, who is a grim reaper, felt uncomfortable. Fortunately, she only felt uncomfortable and nothing else. Or else, she would lose face, as she is the only woman in here right now.
"Xiao Yun!" Gu Xingfeng cried in alarm when he saw that Hao Baiyun's face turned from red to white to red again, and it repeated. "What happened? What is happening to you? And them?" he asked as he caught Hao Baiyun who fell off his seat.
"This…" Hao Baiyun gasped, catching his breath, as beads of sweat formed on his forehead. "Ungh!" he grunted and closed his eyes tight as his nine tails came into their view.
Gu Xingfeng's mouth fell open in shock. He wanted to ask if Hao Baiyun is suddenly in estrus, but seeing that the others also revealed their yao forms, this isn't just estrus.
"Oh, sht!" Xiao Hualing cursed when she heard a beeping in her ears, signaling an alarm.. "Senior Huo's power went berserk!" she exclaimed in shock.
