Deity Investigation Report

Chapter 170 The Tree of Flesh and Blood

Chapter 170 The Tree of Flesh and Blood

"What's his name, and what does it have to do with you?"

The Aries investigator was surprised that Han Su would ask such a strange question, and only glanced at him without answering.

He didn't think Han Su would have this kind of understanding. This star investigator had certainly made a name for himself, but he had never been truly accepted by the investigator community. He didn't even recognize all the investigators from the Disaster Management Bureau, let alone the more mysterious Hidden School.

Of course, not only Han Su, but even Zhang Chiguo behind him was probably unfamiliar with the Hidden School.

After all, Zhang Chiguo's background meant that he had never had any dealings with the secretive schools of thought.

"Can't!"

Han Su saw that the other party was not going to speak, so he did not ask any further questions. However, Li Yiting, who was standing next to him, suddenly became angry.

He, who usually has a gentle and refined middle-aged man image, now even had veins bulging: "Although I cooperated with the Disaster Management Bureau's investigation, the items belong to my Magic Box Group. What right do you have to make promises like that?"

I went through all the trouble of bringing these things back, even sacrificing other interests and investments, just to bring that batch of information back to Qinggang to prove the existence of that kidnapping case. But these people don't even say hello and want to send the things back.
So what did I gain from making this trip?
But the Aries investigator, faced with Li Yiting's anger, didn't even bother to glance at him, instead sneering:

"You don't even know what you've done!"

"The Disaster Management Bureau has signed contracts with the Secret School and several ancient families, and there are rules for how to dispose of each relic item."

"This is not something a newcomer or a businessman like you can decide!"

"..."

Han Su frowned slightly.

He knew nothing about the secret schools or the ancient nobles, so he didn't understand their so-called rules.

But at this point, the drunkard finally understood his plan.

It was obvious that they knew that handing over this information would affect the drunkard's promotion, but for some reason, the information had not been destroyed.

Their goal now is to delay as much as possible so that this information can reach the disaster management bureau even later.

For this purpose, they even went so far as to have the city of the seawall take the goods back.

Of course, even if they take it back, the other party might not help conceal the existence of that information. But the back and forth will eventually delay the exposure of the information, which should be enough for them to do something...

...Could it be that the alcoholic's promotion will be approved in the next few days?

Meanwhile, Li Yiting, watching the Aries investigator's arrogance, felt a growing anxiety: 'Are those mysterious figures interfering again?'

Having built the Magic Box Group into such a large enterprise, he could not possibly have been unaware of the extraordinary individuals hidden deep within these cities. In fact, ten years ago, he had accepted an invitation from those people who greeted him with arrogance.

But after that incident, he was devastated for a long time, and those invitations from others came to nothing.

Looking back now, it was precisely because I had never entered this circle that I knew nothing about them, while those people happened to hold the power to distribute the relics.

The problem is that both Xiao Han and I are in difficult situations right now, and we know nothing about that circle, so we don't know how to deal with it.

unless……

Li Yiting thought to himself, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.

He subconsciously glanced at Han Su, only to see that Han Su seemed to have given up on this part and was turning to look at his bespectacled assistant beside him, asking, "Did you find anything?"

The doctor slowly adjusted his glasses, withdrawing his gaze from the people, and said, "Although they kneel in different positions and have different heights and builds, the way their pupils contract and the angle of their observation are all consistent."

"In other words, they are all looking at the same thing now."

As he spoke, he turned his head and slowly said, "Something that we normal people can't see, but that truly exists in their field of vision."

He raised his hand and pointed ahead, slowly saying, "I'm very curious, what exactly is that?"

Han Su nodded and said, "If you want to know what they are looking at, you need to accept the same pollution as them."

"Ha, you think I didn't expect something like this?"

The Aries investigator suddenly spoke up: "Gathering intelligence by actively accepting contamination is also a common tactic of ours, but this kind of work can only be done by D7. I have just submitted the application, and the D7 team should already be on their way."

As he spoke, he glanced at Han Su, deliberately observing his expression.

"D7?"

Han Su nodded slightly; that made sense.

Contamination is a risk that investigators cannot avoid when dealing with anomalies.

However, under normal circumstances, if they can avoid being contaminated, they will stay away from it on their own, so this kind of work is naturally done by consumables.

D7 is such a perfect consumable.

But if the D7 can do it, then so can I?

As someone who has undergone a self-forbidden surgery, my mental cutting ability is far more reliable than that of a regular D7.

More importantly, even if he encounters some inescapable danger, he still has the Ghost Flame as a backup plan.

Accepting pollution, enhancing mental vitality, then eliminating the source and resolving the threat—this is the best way to enhance mental vitality! Could my chance to enter the forbidden zone of the gods lie here?
As Han Su pondered the matter, he became increasingly tempted, but he also noticed the Aries investigator's gaze and wondered: Why is he looking at me like that?
"what……"

He suddenly realized what was happening, and his expression changed slightly: "Why do we need to send D7 over?"

Are you sure there's no other way to solve the current situation?

"Who were they sent here?"

"..."

"Ha ha……"

His expression caught the eye of the Aries investigator, who immediately relaxed, inwardly sneering: 'So, he's scared now?'

His expression, however, was even more arrogant. He said indifferently, "I am only responsible for applying for D7 to come and cooperate with the investigation. As for who to send, that is the Disaster Management Bureau's business. What's wrong? Just now, Butcher Investigator complained that my investigation was slow. Why does he look so unhappy now?"

"I have no problem with the D7. Whether it's fast or slow, what does it matter to me?"

Han Su gave a perfunctory answer.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "It seems this guy with the bowl cut has completely won their trust..."

He was afraid that his acting was bad and that the Aries investigator would see through him, so he turned his face away and went to the side of an infected person next to him, and whispered, "But perhaps, I can give it a try?"

Her expression hardened slightly, and then she slowly placed her hand on his shoulder.

This time, instead of chanting incantations, he activated his mental activity, gradually infusing pure spiritual power into the infected person's body.

Pure spiritual power, without any resistance, caused abnormal pollution within the infected person's body the moment it entered. Han Su could feel something flowing through his mind and rapidly entering his brain.

In an instant, a faint red glow appeared in his eyes.

Suddenly, an indescribable, eerie whisper appeared in his ears, as if countless people were talking and chanting around him.

It felt as if, in the blink of an eye, I had arrived at some kind of large-scale sacrificial site.

He felt a chill run down his spine, as if some kind of divine authority had descended upon him.

Subconsciously, even my legs bent down.

It was as if there was something mysterious and high in front of me, which triggered my instinctive fear and made me need to worship that thing and offer all my piety.

Han Su mustered a sliver of his energy to stand still, slowly adjusting to his now reddened vision, and looked up ahead, his body slightly stiff.

He saw a bright red tree in the distance.

It wasn't far from me; it seemed to be only a few hundred meters away.

The tree is several tens of meters tall, with a bright red trunk that looks eerily red, as if it were made of tangled muscle tissue that had been peeled off.

But the tree canopy also has large foliage that resembles human faces, gently swaying up and down, stirring countless intertwined spirits.

Among the leaves, Han Su could already see flower buds beginning to appear on the tree.

It's only a little bit there yet; it hasn't fully bloomed.

"What the hell is this?"

In that instant, Han Su made a decision. He suddenly took a step back and, using his mental energy, cut off the pollution, preventing it from continuing within his mental power.

But in his heart, he had already come to the conclusion: with such powerful pollution, his plan might be feasible, but it required the cooperation of the ghost flames, which he could not do now.

Seeing this, the doctor couldn't help but step forward and whisper, "What did you see?"

Han Su shook his head: "The pollution is severe, I dare not go too deep."

The doctor's gaze immediately turned somewhat disappointed, as if he felt that his investigator was utterly useless...

Meanwhile, the Aries investigator, somewhat shocked by Han Su's actions and witnessing his current performance, immediately felt much better, even his nostrils flaring up a bit more:
'Goodness, this investigator is so scared of D7 coming that he'd rather experience the pollution himself?'

'Unfortunately, it's useless. Even with 61% of my mental activity, I can't do it, so how could he? This kind of contamination can only be effectively treated with D7 and an amplifying potion!'

'...'

Amidst the slightly mocking gaze of the Aries investigator, Li Yiting's eyes deepened: 'Xiao Han is quite passive, huh? Well, I can't say for sure, I…'

As Zhengda and the others were lost in their own thoughts, they suddenly heard a commotion at the entrance of the temporary containment center in the distance. Immediately, an assistant of the Aries investigator rushed over nervously and reported, "Sir, Dr. Rong from Seawall City has arrived!"

"Please come in quickly!"

Upon hearing this, the Aries investigator's expression turned serious. He straightened his collar, leaned on his cane, and hurried to meet him.

Li Yiting's expression changed slightly, while Han Su curiously turned his gaze over and a young and arrogant face came into view.

Han Su felt a slight sense of relief: "It was him..."

(End of this chapter)

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