Deity Investigation Report

Chapter 112 Infiltrating the Mansion
Things are getting interesting...

Startled by this strange phenomenon, Han Su sat up straight, and many thoughts suddenly became clear to him:
"That makes sense. According to Black Rose, this bizarre theft happened on the same day as our kidnapping. It's just that the kidnapping was so outrageous and high-profile that it overshadowed the theft, causing it to go unnoticed."

'But this only applies to ordinary people; for some professionals, it's impossible not to make this connection.'

But the truth is, no one mentioned it, and everything just happened naturally.

If the relevant information about this mechanical fragment had been erased, it would actually seem more normal.

But it is precisely because this information has always been there, yet no one seems to remember it, that it feels so strange.

Realizing this, he immediately thought of something else:

'The crystal skull is what they're looking for...'

'So, when the Crystal Skull sent a dead man into the city, was it possible that it wasn't to spread the Crystal Plague at all, but simply to reach a wider, more diverse population and see if they had any information about this mechanical fragment in their heads?'

'...'

Logically, there are still a few steps that don't make sense, but Han Su already has a key point in his guess:

The Crystal Skull organization has members who have always remembered this mechanical fragment and are aware of its importance, which is probably related to the crystal properties they possess.
They are also eager to obtain this mechanical fragment and have been secretly working on it for a long time.

Even Song Chushi knew the crystal skull's target, but he couldn't do anything about the mechanical fragment.

So, the key question now is, has the Crystal Skull found the whereabouts of this mechanical fragment?
"If that's the case, then we can't wait any longer."

Han Su pondered to himself, then took out his phone and sent a message to Miss Ai: "Miss Ai, during training the instructor said our badges are very useful. So, could I, holding this badge, infiltrate a private property?"

Ms. Ai replied instantly: 【Dear Mr. Butcher, the Disaster Management Bureau issues these credentials to more easily block infiltration and better protect reality and the city. We do not recommend that you use your identity authority for illegal activities!】

Perhaps I should ask, Mr. Butcher, why would you have the idea of ​​trespassing on someone else's private property?

【…】

Han Su replied: [I was walking down the street when someone's dog kept barking at me. I wanted to go in and beat it up.]

Miss Ai replied: [My suggestion is to just throw stones at it, Mr. Butcher.]

However, if the purpose is truly to investigate any unusual events that might affect the safety of Qinggang City, then even if someone has trespassed on private property, a report can be written to file a complaint.

【…】

Upon hearing this, Han Su immediately understood.

While we can follow Xu Ji into the Dingxiang Mansion, finding that mechanical fragment will likely require sneaking into some other places.

He had been busy running for his life and hadn't had the chance to do anything illegal or disorderly. That's why he asked Miss Ai before he did anything, in case something happened, how much of a safety net would the Disaster Management Bureau provide for him?

Now it seems Miss Ai has made herself very clear...

He took a deep breath, no longer hesitating in the slightest about this matter.

If you should go, then go.

But before the actual operation began, another, even more important question came to mind:
"All I know for now is that the mechanical fragment is hidden in the Lilac Mansion, but how do I find it?"

"According to the old butler, when the monster's power in the coffin on the fifth floor descends into reality, that mechanical fragment will naturally appear. So, what does its power refer to? Will the copper-colored blood seeping from the scar on the back of my hand have an effect?"

"..."

However, Han Su couldn't get an answer to this question for the time being.

I could only go to Dingxiang Mansion first, and then try it out when I had another chance.

He immediately thought it over carefully in his mind and contacted Xu Ji. When Xu Ji heard that Han Su was going to come and be his assistant, he was so happy that it was like New Year's Day.

He wasn't initially interested in the banquet and was thinking about how to decline, but now he suddenly decided not to decline.

When the day of the banquet arrived, he arrived early at the apartment building where Han Su lived.

He took out a set of clothes and said, "Change into these!"

Han Su frowned: "What?"

"The assistant's clothes!"

Xu Ji cast a disdainful look at him like a rich man: "You're coming with me to a banquet, can't you at least change into something appropriate?"

"In that circle, I'm Young Master Xu, so what my assistant wears is very important!"

"..."

Han Su thought for a moment, then took it, but only glanced at Xu Ji.

What he said clearly made sense, but why did it sound so rude to him?
He quickly changed his clothes and came out. Xu Ji was already waiting for him behind the chair with hair gel in both hands. After Han Su sat down, he grabbed Han Su's hair and started messing with it, which made the somewhat impatient Han Su feel a little strange.
"This guy's technique is actually pretty good?" But after he finished, Xu Ji told Han Su to get up, tilted his head to look at him, and suddenly frowned.

He called the people on the bus below: "Bring up that cheaper outfit!"

Han Su asked, "What? Is there something wrong with this outfit?"

Xu Ji shook his head and said, "You're quite handsome, but if I go out like this, I'll look a bit like your assistant!"

Upon hearing this, Han Su agreed. He had important business to attend to, and dressing too conspicuously was not a good thing.

He waited for the servant downstairs to bring it up, but after it was replaced, Xu Ji frowned again.

He waved his hand and said, "Change it back!"

"?"

Han Su was immediately surprised: "How badly is your assistant dressed?"

Xu Ji rubbed his chin and said, "It's not a matter of whether it's good or bad, the key is how come you actually look a little bit good in this outfit?"

"They're only three points behind me now, so it's better to switch back!"

Han Su was speechless. Looking in the mirror again, he saw himself in a suit and shiny leather shoes, and he actually looked quite smart.

I felt a little strange: "I'm always thinking about things too much, I've completely forgotten that I'm actually not bad looking..."

Since the blink of an eye, I feel like I've drifted so far away from the lives of ordinary people...

So the two of them went downstairs together and took a car straight to Dingxiang Mansion.

The Lilac Mansion is actually located on the edge of Qinggang City, amidst a lush garden that stretches outwards, blending seamlessly with the mountains and fields outside the city.

Following a private road, I came across a cluster of buildings hidden among the gardens, which was much larger than I had imagined.

The main building is a five-story building with an old-fashioned style, with wings on the east and west sides. At the entrance, there is a tall female security guard waiting for you. She is wearing sunglasses, but her eyes are still sharp.

With a constant flow of guests and vehicles, the Lilac Mansion naturally wouldn't search these guests or do anything like that, but she would casually glance at everyone who entered the banquet hall.

A subtle feeling arose in Han Su's heart, as if she could see right through him with just one glance. A sense of awe also welled up within her; in fact, many strange things already existed in every corner of the world.

When they got off the bus, he offered Xu Ji his bag and coat.

Xu Ji instinctively reached for it, but Han Su quietly pushed his hand away, saying, "Don't take my job..."

Xu Ji shrank his neck, then puffed out his chest and said, "Then you better stay close and be observant, I'm telling you, these are all rich people."

"Every single one of you here, not one of you licked the lid off your yogurt!"

"..."

Han Su was also helpless, as Xu Ji had ruined his impression of rich people.

Upon entering the hall, he was led to the third floor of the east wing. Han Su saw only luxury, but it did not appear too glaring.

I vaguely understand the effect that these upper-class people in Qinggang City are pursuing. When the nouveau riche and upstarts put on a show, they use the most expensive and obviously valuable items, as if they are afraid that others will not know that they are rich.

The truly wealthy use more expensive and valuable items, but don't appear to be that wealthy on the surface.

This psychological shift is truly interesting.

He watched as Xu Ji seemed like a completely different person, holding a wine glass and socializing with others, chatting and laughing. He felt a sense of relief, like that of an old father.

This bastard can actually be quite human when he gets serious!

Assistants like him, once they arrive here, will simply stand by and wait, or go to rest next door.

But Han Su didn't realize this. He casually found a place to sit down and quietly observe. Seeing his clothes, no one around him asked him anything.

As time went on, the number of people attending the banquets increased, with guests exchanging pleasantries and wealthy people coming and going.

Han Su even spotted Wei Lan in the crowd, looking radiant in a gown. She was much more dazzling than usual in her gold dress, and her makeup was strange, with a gold feather stuck to her cheek.

Han Su had guessed that she had helped with the Ghost Truck mission, but since the occasion was inappropriate, he refrained from asking her. Wei Lan was like a star surrounded by the moon, and since she was not in his circle, she naturally wouldn't pay attention to him, who was on the fringes.

He simply observed from a corner and realized that the size of the Lilac Mansion meant that he couldn't easily find clues.

Having been here for so long, I haven't sensed anything unusual. Even when I secretly observe with my right eye, I haven't seen anything hidden by some mysterious force in this Lilac Mansion.

'Or perhaps I should try using the coppery blood from my left hand; maybe it can trigger some strange resonance?'

Waiting here, the mechanical fragments certainly wouldn't come walking towards him in a formal suit, so Han Su got up and walked towards the bathroom.

(End of this chapter)