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Chapter 478 The Underworld's Hands Have Reached Too Far!

After leaving the Netherworld, Chen Xin returned to the summit of the Yin-Yang region of Sanfeng Mountain, where he sat side by side with Lei Zhenzi on the golden summit, looking down at the gray mountains below.

Although this place is not as good as the world on the seventh floor, it is quiet and undisturbed.

"It has now been confirmed that the different 'doors' on the seventh floor lead to different areas. Therefore, it will be necessary to make a trip to the Great Xia Ancestral Land to see what kind of information we can trade."

"However, what should we use to trade with those people from the Great Xia Ancestral Land?"

"Compared to the Bureau of Investigation, what those people in the Great Xia Ancestral Land pursue is completely different. They don't care how many Yin-Yang Rifts have appeared in Great Xia. All they care about is their own little plot of land."

"They only intervened once when the divine messengers stirred up trouble between the Underworld and Great Xia, which could lead to a major war. It can be foreseen that unless Great Xia faces a major crisis, they will not intervene."

"This is a bit difficult..."

Chen Xin fell into deep thought.

Just as Chen Xin had been thinking for a long time and was preparing to go to the ancestral land of Great Xia to talk to Xia Wuyou, some news from the underworld officials gave him some new ideas.

Immediately, he left Sanfeng Mountain with a strange expression.

……

Mubei City Survey Bureau, Information Gathering Department.

"coming?"

"Ah."

When Chen Xin entered the Information Processing Department, he happened to run into Xia Hong.

"I haven't seen you around much lately, have you been on the front lines all the time?"

"almost."

Xia Hong leaned over the partition at Chen Xin's workstation and asked curiously, "Is the front line busy or not lately?"

"Busy, but not really busy."

Chen Xin didn't know what to say, since although he was still a commissioner, he had relatively more freedom because of his two roles.

Because of his talent, which caught the eye of the bureau chief, no one said anything about what Chen Xin did.

At least while others chose to clean up the city's ghosts, he could choose to sit in the information processing department.

He only needs to show his progress in the exercises from time to time to receive this treatment.

In addition, due to Bai Yongnian and Ji Mo, there are quite a few underworld officials in Mubei City, and many people know about them. Their existence has greatly reduced the daily workload of the Bureau of Investigation specialists.

In terms of assessment, the underworld restricts the handover of protective objects to those being assessed.

However, apart from the assessment, the underworld did not restrict the circulation of the talisman, but only cut off the outflow of the manufacturing method.

Therefore, apart from the underworld officials, the Bai family, the Ji family, and some others possess protective items for self-defense.

In order to have the opportunity to pass the examination and join the underworld as a ghost official, these people will also deal with supernatural events and accumulate experience in dealing with supernatural events, accompanied by experts trained in their families.

In addition, the underworld's Zhouzhuang Ancient Town has recently begun recruiting underworld officials, making paranormal events in Mubei City a hot commodity.

It has to be said that things have taken a rather strange turn.

"Did you see those three guys outside?"

Xia Hong looked at Chen Xin and asked with a curious expression.

"Which three?"

"Who else could it be but those three? They're the same three guys who came in sedan chairs and left in sedan chairs!"

Xia Hong looked at Chen Xin in surprise: "You kid, are you really on the front line? Don't you know?"

Chen Xin looked up at Xia Hong.

"You mean those three Yakshas in the underworld?"

"Who else could it be but them? When they showed up two days ago, they caused quite a stir. By the way, you're on the front lines, so you might not have heard the details. Turn on your computer, and I'll send you two internal files. Take a look yourself."

After saying that, Xia Hong returned to his workstation.

After turning on his computer, Chen Xin did not rush to contact Xia Hong, but instead began searching for information about the Yaksha of the Underworld.

This search brought up a lot of information that had appeared in the past two days.

Although Chen Xin knew that Wang Zhibo had led Wang Xiang and the others to do some things, he did not know how significant these things would be.

I overheard the underworld officials discussing this by chance, which is why I decided to come back and find out more.

[A cannibalistic demon has been spotted in Mubei City! Beware!]

[On Huajiu Street, someone spotted a giant spider with over a dozen cocoons trailing behind it!]

An unidentified flying creature appeared in the night sky, descended, and snatched a child!

[The Great Xia Dynasty is about to collapse! Everyone run! I have connections in Thailand and Myanmar; contact me if you want to leave!]

[Debunking the rumor: The unidentified flying creature is actually a new type of drone from DaXia, used to catch stray cats and dogs. Don't be fooled! If you want to buy a drone, contact me at...]

[The truth! I witnessed it firsthand. That wasn't a drone, it was a Yaksha (a type of demon). He told me this himself!]

I saw a parade of a hundred demons! They were all ghosts!

[These past two nights, the nights in Xiangzhu City haven't felt as cold and gloomy as before. Has something happened?]

That night in Xiangzhu City, I saw many ghostly figures wandering the streets and alleys! I was curious, and then I fell seriously ill!

[Xiangzhu City...]

Looking at the various information about "Yaksha" on the screen, Chen Xin gradually learned about the outside world's views on the appearance of Yaksha and the actual situation.

Most people still don't believe in the Yaksha legend, and those who haven't seen one are just watching the spectacle.

Those who believed it were terrified, thinking it was a powerful evil spirit appearing in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Only a small number of people who have personally experienced it, and those who have connections with the underworld officials, know some of the truth.

Those who experienced it firsthand did not show fear of the Yaksha; instead, they showed gratitude—gratitude for being saved. However, few people were willing to believe their words.

Those who have connections with underworld officials have begun spreading the word to their relatives, encouraging them to move to cities where underworld officials have family members.

They could already foresee that cities where Yakshas roamed would be the least affected by ghostly disturbances, and consequently, housing prices would definitely soar, making it difficult to even find a place to live!
Unable to enter the underworld for the time being, they had no choice but to seek a safe place in the mortal world. The appearance of the Yaksha helped them make this choice!

As for the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons in Xiangzhu City... Chen Xin didn't expect that the authority he gave to the Yaksha leader would be used here, which gave him a pleasant surprise.

That's why he went back to the Bureau of Investigation.

After getting a general idea, Chen Xin opened the chat box with Xia Hong and looked at the message he had sent.

Xia Hong: Chen Xin, take a look at this!

Xia Hong: I have to say, this Yaksha that the Underworld created is actually good news for our Bureau of Investigation!

Xia Hong: Of course, some people say that the underworld is meddling in other people's business and is overstepping its bounds... I'm speechless.

Xia Hong: I think those guys who say these things are out of their minds, don't you think?

Chen Xin watched Xia Hong's rambling but did not answer. Instead, he opened the two internal documents.

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[Instructions regarding the Yakshas of the Underworld]:
According to reliable sources, underworld messengers known as Yakshas will appear in various cities of the Great Xia Dynasty. Cities such as Mubei City and Xiangzhu City should be especially vigilant, and patrols by designated personnel should be strengthened. If Yakshas are spotted, record and track them; do not attempt to stop them.

The Yaksha's main form is humanoid, with a black body, and it has the ability to change shape.

If you encounter a ghost that resembles a demon from the underworld, you must confirm its identity before taking any action.

……

【Event No. 20250829041123: Underworld Yaksha Parade】:
Last night, a palanquin resembling a demon from the underworld first appeared in Mubei City, followed by three creatures resembling demons from the underworld.

The three yakshas are mostly shaped like eight-clawed spiders, but they can transform into a form with six wings growing from their backs.

The Yaksha appeared for a total of one hour, initially near the villa area in the north of the city.

According to the investigation, that area is where the Bai and Jiaji families reside!
After that, the Underworld Yaksha began its counter-clockwise tour of the entire Mubei City, starting from the villa area in the north of the city.

Our personnel tracked and recorded the entire process.

During this time, all the evil spirits they encountered were captured and killed by the Yakshas!

The underworld yakshas are suspected of having the ability to detect ghosts and spirits; their accuracy in identifying enemies surpasses that of the Bureau of Investigation.

According to the accompanying staff, even the Yaksha of the underworld has the power to instantly kill fierce and malevolent spirits.

In addition, during the Yaksha's patrol, if they encounter anyone with a heart full of evil causing trouble, the Yaksha will also capture them!

When the procession ended, the Yakshas of the underworld did not hand over the evildoers to us for punishment.

What are their intentions? This is something we should think deeply about!
After the Yaksha parade in Mokubei City ended, Yaksha reappeared in Xiangzhu City.

Because of the dark rift left by the divine messenger organization in Xiangzhu City, there are many ghosts and demons, and the Yaksha's patrol has encountered unknown changes.

After the three yakshas killed dozens of ghosts, the leader of the three yakshas suddenly left.

When it reappeared, it held a white, banner-like object in its hand.

As the yaksha carried the banner, ghosts and spirits gathered behind him wherever he went!
After the Yaksha carried the banner and paraded through the city, it created the image of a thousand ghosts walking at night.

That night, many citizens of Xiangzhu City witnessed this phenomenon, and everyone was terrified and dared not leave their homes.

Our investigation revealed that there were no casualties during the Thousand Ghosts Parade, and the abilities of the underworld demons need to be reassessed.

Local polling bureaus need to consider the impact of the subsequent appearance of Yakshas and how to view the appearance of Yakshas in the underworld.

……

After reading the relevant documents, Chen Xin's idea became even clearer!

Since Wang Zhibo has already made things this big, why not make them even bigger!
He just happens to need to conduct some transactions with the ancestral land of Great Xia, and appropriately demonstrating the strength of the Underworld will help facilitate the subsequent transactions.

It's even possible to trade with the ancestral land of the Great Xia using demons from the underworld.

For example, allowing the demons of the underworld to roam the world under the name of the Great Xia government!

The evil spirits and demons will be eliminated, and the reputation will be given to the Great Xia.

Since Chen Xin had no intention of winning over the people, he wouldn't lose out if he could use his reputation to make a deal with those guys in the Great Xia Ancestral Land.

If he really wanted to do that, then he couldn't reveal his intention not to interfere in the mortal world before the transaction!

Furthermore, the underworld must even demonstrate a tendency to win over the hearts and minds of the living and participate in the management of the living world!

Only in this way can we make them vigilant and wary, and then when they make the corresponding transaction request, the effect should be very good.

As Chen Xin was refining his idea, he suddenly heard Minister He Xiangwen's voice.

"Attention everyone, there will be a group meeting in half an hour. Go to the lobby and put aside your work for now."

After saying that, He Xiangwen left first.

Immediately, the office was filled with a lot of chatter, and Xia Hong even created a small group chat to speculate about what the upcoming meeting would be about.

Chen Xin did not participate in the discussion; he was simply thinking about what to do next.

Soon, half an hour passed, and everyone headed towards the hall.

……

Meetings in the lobby have been held before, but this is the first time that all two hundred-plus members of the Mubei City Survey Bureau have met together.

Although no one said anything after entering the meeting room, everyone was thinking about the content of the meeting.

After everyone was seated, Director Bai Hongtao, along with the ministers, appeared on the stage at the front of the hall and took their seats.

Without any foreplay, Bai Hongtao immediately began the meeting.

"I've called everyone here for one purpose: regarding the underworld!"

In one sentence, he captured everyone's interest.

If you were to ask what the most talked-about topic among the Bureau of Investigation agents lately is, without a doubt, the Yaksha of the Underworld would be the first one.

Because of the previous instigation by the Divine Messenger Organization, almost all the specialists knew about the Underworld and the Yin Messengers.

The treatment of underworld officials is naturally clearer.

Privately, many people envy the treatment of underworld officials, but this is always a topic of conversation in private and is never discussed openly.

This sudden meeting, coupled with the Yaksha's patrol to deal with the ghostly situation, all contributed to the situation.

Many of the investigators wondered if the Bureau of Investigation had reached some kind of agreement with the underworld, which was why the underworld was helping the Bureau of Investigation resolve the crisis of ghosts and spirits in the mortal world.

If the Underworld and the Bureau of Investigation have a close relationship, then could their families also be sent to the Underworld's territory for refuge during a crisis?
Suddenly, many people looked at the podium with much more enthusiasm.

Bai Hongtao naturally sensed the gazes of the specialists below, and he knew what they were thinking.

Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned.

"It is said that there is strength in numbers. One of the reasons for gathering everyone together this time is to pool our wisdom and efforts to think of a way to deal with the repeated interference of the underworld in the social order of the Great Xia Dynasty."

"Another reason is to tell everyone that the underworld and we are only in a cooperative relationship, but whether this cooperative relationship can continue and how long it can last is uncertain."

"Therefore, don't have unrealistic fantasies."

"Currently, only the Bureau of Public Opinion can help you and help Daxia solve its problems."

Some people were disappointed by Bai Hongtao's words, while others remained steadfast.

The rest of the meeting revolved around Bai Hongtao's first question.

After learning that they could not take their relationship with the underworld any further, the commissioners all straightened their posture and began to express their opinions.

Bai Hongtao probably never imagined that the creator of the underworld they were discussing was sitting right there in it.

Chen Xin said he didn't care, and even offered his own suggestion: "Protest against the underworld and stop it from interfering with the social order of the mortal world."

After the meeting, Chen Xin went straight back to his rented apartment.

Now that the Bureau of Polling has already taken action, he can't wait any longer.

Taking out the "Complete Collection of Talismans," Chen Xin began compiling a list of special talismans to be used in this incident.

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(End of this chapter)