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Chapter 393 Yingnan City University! Yin Qi!!!

This is a cold case that has been buried for twenty years. The D building of Yingnan University, which was involved in the case, was completely shut down after the incident – ​​the fourth floor and above were completely sealed off.

The heavy fire doors were locked and covered in a layer of dust year-round. The windows were also boarded up and nailed shut. Only a few dorm rooms on the ground floor were occasionally used.

The upper level space, on the other hand, has been completely turned into a cluttered warehouse for discarded desks and chairs and old experimental equipment, becoming a corner of the campus that no one dares to approach easily.

late at night.

The campus of Yingnan University has long since lost its daytime hustle and bustle, with only the streetlights on both sides of the main road still lit.

Bright light shone through the thin mist onto the road, casting long shadows of the sycamore trees. The rustling sound of the leaves in the wind was particularly clear in the quiet night.

The hands of the clock quietly slid past midnight, approaching one in the morning.

As is customary, at this time, there should only be a faint light coming from the security room at the school gate, and very few vehicles should be passing by.

But tonight was different; the scene at the school gate had an inexplicable air of abnormality—

Not only were there several black cars that are rarely seen on ordinary days parked there, but also several figures in suits and ties standing next to the cars, who were none other than the senior leaders of Yingnan University.

Even the principal, who rarely appears on non-working days, was among them, making a total of five people.

They didn't talk, but occasionally looked up at the road outside the school, their expressions solemn, as if they were waiting for something, or anticipating something that was about to happen.

Of course, their faces now showed undisguised weariness, and the dark circles under their eyes were particularly noticeable under the streetlights.

Clearly, these high-ranking leaders, having received the last-minute notice, could only force themselves to stand upright in the night wind, their eyelids still heavy with sleep, and no one dared to utter a single complaint.

Although they had to come out in the dead of night, they really couldn't afford to offend the person who issued the notice.

After all, the other party was a retired senior leader of Yingnan City, and the head of the Lu family, who had deep roots and extensive influence in the local area.

This retired leader not only maintains connections in political circles, but also has extensive influence in the business world.

Even though he doesn't make public appearances often these days, the weight of his words is enough to make these current school leaders dare not be negligent in the slightest.

After all, the principle of "a higher-ranking official can crush a lower-ranking one" is even more pronounced in the face of such a family.

The ten-odd minutes passed slowly in the stagnant night wind, with occasional late-night vehicles passing by on the asphalt road outside the school.

The car headlights pierced the night and quickly disappeared into the distance, the engine noise soon swallowed up by the silence of the campus.

Until a particularly dazzling beam of high beams appeared from the end of the road, a black sedan with sleek lines and an air of luxury slowly appeared.

The car body gleamed with a cold metallic luster under the streetlights, quite unlike ordinary vehicles. It drove slowly toward the school gate and came to a steady stop in front of several school leaders.

The car door was pushed open almost immediately by the driver, who moved respectfully and quickly, going around to the left side of the back seat and gently opening the door.

The first thing that catches the eye is a foot wearing a black cloth shoe, followed by an elderly man dressed in a black Zhongshan suit who slowly walks down.

The fabric of the Zhongshan suit was smooth and crisp, which made the old man, though not tall, appear dignified and imposing.

Under the bright streetlights, the old man's full head of silver hair was particularly striking. His hair was meticulously combed, with a few strands of black hair mixed in.

The car door on the right side then opened, and an elderly man in his sixties, dressed in a sharp suit, quickly stepped out of the car.

His hair was neatly combed and his tie was tied properly, but he didn't bother to straighten his clothes which were being blown by the night breeze. He almost ran around to the old man in the black Zhongshan suit, bowed slightly, and his posture was clearly respectful.

On the other side, there is the president of Yingnan University—a man who has been in charge of the campus for a full ten years and is usually calm and dignified in front of teachers and students.

At that moment, his pupils contracted slightly, and his gaze was fixed on the old man in a suit and leather shoes.

He knew this face all too well. Even though the other person had grown quite a bit of gray hair, the air about him remained unchanged—it was Lu Yuliang.

It should be noted that Lu Yuliang had already served as the president of this university before he retired from his leadership position in Yingnan City.

Back then, many of the school's infrastructure projects and resource applications were coordinated by Lu Yuliang, so he naturally had a deep impression of this influential local leader.

Who exactly is this elderly man in a black Zhongshan suit?
The president of Yingnan University was in turmoil, his gaze fixed on that tall and calm figure.

He knew all too well how important Lu Yuliang was.

This former leader, who had been in charge of Yingnan City for many years, had cultivated deep roots in the local political and business circles for decades. He was always respected and feared by others. When had anyone ever seen him show such a humble attitude towards anyone?
The hurried steps Lu Yuliang took when he got out of the car, his slightly hunched back, and even the way he subconsciously lowered his voice when he spoke—every detail spoke of his utmost respect for the elderly man in the Zhongshan suit.

Is it an elder in the family?
But the principal had never heard of such a highly respected elder in the Lu family.

If this person is not an elder, then their identity is truly unfathomable.

The principal's thoughts raced, and he suddenly recalled the rumors that had circulated back then.

Lu Yuliang was able to remain steadfast amidst numerous political upheavals and even rise rapidly through the ranks, seemingly with an inexplicable force secretly assisting him.

Some say he was a reclusive master of metaphysics who had enlightened Lu Yuliang and averted disasters.

Some say it's a high-ranking figure who has long since faded from public view, whose words can determine a person's life, death, honor, or disgrace.

He looked at the old man in the Zhongshan suit again. The man was just standing there casually, but he had an air of composure that looked down on all living beings, as if nothing around him could catch his eye.

The principal suddenly felt a chill: the person who could make someone like Lu Yuliang willingly bow down was no ordinary powerful figure.

This old man might be a "benefactor" who can influence Lu Yuliang's fate, or even a mysterious figure hidden behind the scenes, whose influence even local bigwigs have to rely on.

The thoughts flashed through the mind of the university president of Yingnan City. He subconsciously jogged over, and the other senior leaders followed closely behind.

The chaotic thoughts that flashed through the mind of the president of Yingnan University were only fleeting.

He immediately suppressed his surprise and doubt, quickly put on a polite smile, and subconsciously quickened his pace to jog over, while also straightening his clothes.

The other senior leaders who were originally standing still quickly reacted and followed the principal's footsteps, and the group hurried towards the two elderly people.

"Elder Lu, I'm so sorry to trouble you so late at night!" The principal extended his hand first, his tone respectful yet tactful, then stepped aside to let the people behind him pass and began to introduce them in a series of words.

"I am Zhang Mingyuan, the president of Yingnan University, and this is Vice President Li, who is in charge of administrative affairs."

This is Director Wang from the Academic Affairs Office, along with Director Zhao from the Logistics Department, Section Chief Zhou from the Security Department, and Director Ren from the Student Affairs Office. They've all been waiting for you two here.

He spoke clearly and logically, with a humble yet assertive demeanor, and his every gesture exuded the experience of someone who had been in a management position for many years.

They were neither overly humbled by the other party's status nor dared to be negligent in the slightest.

"Well, Principal Zhang, I'm so sorry to have troubled you. Please bear with us today."

Lu Yuliang raised his hand to help the approaching principal, a gentle smile on his face, his tone carrying a familiar warmth, as if greeting an old acquaintance. He looked at Principal Zhang's somewhat familiar face, though his memory of it was still a little hazy.

When I was in charge of Yingnan City, I was very busy with many affairs. I only met this university president a few times at the school's welcome ceremony for new students. I only vaguely remembered that his surname was Zhang, but I couldn't remember his specific name.

But at this moment, he had already retired from his leadership position, yet the other party still waited respectfully with a group of school leaders late at night, giving him ample face.

Lu Yuliang was not one to put on airs, so seeing this, he naturally didn't maintain his usual air of superiority. His tone and demeanor became more relaxed, and even the way he looked at Principal Zhang became more sincere and polite.

Lu Yuliang's gaze swept across Principal Zhang and the others, his eyes deep and unwavering. Without any unnecessary pleasantries, he went straight to the point.

"Principal Zhang, I won't bother with formalities. I came here specifically tonight because my father has an urgent matter to attend to."

He paused, then said crisply, "Now, take us to Building D of the West District Girls' Dormitory."

"what……"

Before Principal Zhang could even process the information that it was "the father of former leader Lu," a short, startled exclamation rang out beside him.

The one who spoke was Vice Principal Li—a woman in her forties with neat, short hair.

She wore a crisp white business shirt on top, paired with black straight-leg trousers and low-heeled black leather shoes, creating a smart and appropriate look.

Normally, Vice Principal Li is always calm and composed at work, but at this moment, she could not hide her astonishment, clearly shocked by the name "West District Girls' Dormitory Building D".

"That building has long been used to store junk, hasn't it?" Vice Principal Li's voice trembled slightly as he subconsciously added, "And in recent years, not only the fourth floor and above, but even the first to third floors have been completely sealed off!"

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her tone, and explained the reason: "A few years ago, the school built two new high-rise dormitory buildings with much better facilities than the old buildings, so Building D was completely replaced."

"That building has been abandoned now. The doors and windows are all welded shut with sheet metal, leaving no gaps for ventilation. Nobody goes there at all."

During the day, support staff would push carts and pile up discarded desks, chairs, and old lab cabinets inside.

The arrival of such a person late at night, especially in that old building where a long-standing unsolved case has been sealed, suggests that Yingnan University is destined to be anything but peaceful tonight.

After all, the murder case twenty years ago caused a huge uproar in the city, to the point that almost everyone knew about it.

As senior members of Yingnan University, they not only knew the ins and outs of the case, but also understood why Dormitory Building D was gradually sealed off from half to full.

That building has long been a "taboo symbol" on campus that cannot be easily touched.

Not to mention, this week, the old case of the murder of three female college students has suddenly resurfaced in the online and media circles for some reason.

The related topic trended on social media for several days in a row, and the comments section was full of discussions about the case.

Could it be that... Elder Lu saw the recent reports and rushed over overnight to "check the situation"?

This idea, like a vine, spread silently in the minds of all the school leaders, and soon a silent consensus was reached.

You should know that none of those who can sit in their positions are simple characters; they are all shrewd and perceptive "old foxes".

Lu Yuliang brought his elders to the door late at night, insisting on going to the most sensitive Building D. Considering the recent resurgence of old cases, anyone could guess the connection.

No one pointed it out; they all kept their heads down, waiting for Lu Yuliang's next instructions.

"Back then, I was one of the main people in charge of that case." Lu Yuliang's voice lowered, carrying a hint of barely perceptible heaviness.

It's unclear whether he was explaining the reason for the trip to Principal Zhang and the others, or if he was simply caught up in that embarrassing memory.

He paused for a moment before continuing, "Principal Zhang, please lead the way."

No one dared to ask another question.

The school leaders all knew perfectly well that the whole city was watching that case back then, and the pressure was like a mountain on the investigators, but what was the result?

After searching high and low, they couldn't find even a single useful clue, and in the end, they had to hastily shelve the case, leaving everyone with a sense of regret.

Now that Lu Yuliang has brought up the old story again, the helplessness in his tone can be felt even from several steps away.

Several black cars, like lurking shadows, drove in tacitly along the main road of the campus, their wheels rolling over the silent road, leaving only a slight sound.

They passed through several modern dormitory buildings with scattered lights, and finally stopped in front of an exceptionally quiet building—a stark contrast to the bustling surroundings, where even the air felt stagnant and cool.

What's puzzling is that several high-powered streetlights were specially installed outside this abandoned dormitory building.

The stark white light poured densely onto the walls and floor, illuminating the surroundings as if it were daytime, which only made the shadows in the darker areas appear even more intense, exuding an indescribable eeriness.

The two faded red characters "Building D" stood out prominently under the streetlights, etched on the mottled wall like an indelible scar.

Lu Xuan, who had been silent all along, got out of the car first. He didn't look at the school leaders who surrounded him, nor did he pay attention to Lu Yuliang beside him. He just slowly raised his head and looked at the wall of dormitory building D.

The entire building was pitch black, and all the windows were nailed shut with thick wooden planks, leaving not a single gap. Only a few large doors on the ground floor, welded shut with sheet metal, still showed the outline of the dormitory doors from back then.

Looking through the blurry glass of the door, all you could see was an empty corridor stretching into the darkness.

In the corner, a jumble of discarded desks and chairs lay piled up, casting distorted shadows under the light, like lurking monsters.

"Ok?"

Lu Xuan let out a very soft murmur, and a fleeting golden light flashed in his eyes.

The golden light, sharp as a blade, swept across every corner of Dormitory Building D.

From the welded gaps in the iron gates to the nailed-on wooden planks in the windows, even the mottled cracks on the walls were not overlooked. It was like a precise scanner, taking in every detail of the entire building.

A moment later, Lu Xuan's gaze suddenly fixed on the fifth floor, and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

With his cultivation at the Core Formation Realm, his perception was far beyond that of ordinary people, yet at this moment he clearly sensed a faint wisp of coolness that seemed out of place in the night.

—It wasn't the chill of the night wind, nor the damp cold of an old building that had been empty for years, but rather a faint sense of gloom.

Without a doubt, Lu Xuan, who had dealt with these kinds of "things" for countless years, was extremely familiar with this aura.

It's yin energy!
This wisp of yin energy was extremely faint, so faint that it almost blended into the night. It was clearly being suppressed by something, which was why it hadn't been able to spread.

Lu Xuan instantly made a judgment in his mind—and that is precisely why it does not cause any harm to the human body.

Otherwise, given the nature of Yin energy, it should have caused disturbances many years ago, and it would never have remained a "desktop dormitory building" so peacefully until now.

(End of this chapter)