Dao Qi Wu Zang Guan Guan: I became a Daoist Master in the 1990s

Chapter 41 749
The green train that Qi Yun saw in the Ghost Realm was actually the very one that Zhong Weiguo had been searching for in Yunnan Province without success!

This immediately increased the credibility of Qi Yun's story among the people in the room.

The "ghost bus," the license plate and distinctive features of bus D584—that's highly classified information.

There is absolutely no way that Qi Yun could have been fabricated out of thin air!

Then, Zhong Weiguo asked Qi Yun in detail how he got out of the Ghost Realm.

Qi Yun said that his companions in the back section had all died one by one, and he was so scared that he ran around in the dark for an unknown amount of time until dawn.

Then I found myself on an abandoned mountain road. I only found out that I was in Yunnan Province from Zhao Yue. Later, I was captured and brought here by you guys!
Just as Qi Yun finished speaking the last word, Zhao Yue, who had been holding back his anger, suddenly let out a piercing, cold laugh.

"Ah!

You just wandered out in a daze? Oh my! In that place, if one out of ten people goes in and comes out unscathed, it's a miracle that even one of them is blessed by the gods or their ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke!
Still 'confused'? Do you think it's like going to a big market at the village entrance, where you just stroll around and come right back?
"How bizarre! This is absolutely incredible! I've never heard of anyone 'mysteriously' escaping death in my entire life!"

"I'm telling the truth. Believe it or not!"

Just then, the door opened, and Qi Yun's noodles finally arrived!

When the steaming bowl was placed in front of Qi Yun with a "thud," the rich, overpowering aroma of lard, soy sauce, and scallions instantly enveloped him.

A few drops of oil still clung to the rim of the bowl. The noodles were coarse, hand-pulled noodles, each strand distinct, lying slightly curved in the dark brown broth.

On the surface of the soup, golden oil glistens invitingly, along with a few trembling slices of cured pork with alternating layers of fat and lean meat, a pinch of bright green scallions, a small spoonful of stir-fried, glistening pickled cowpeas, and red chili peppers scattered throughout like a few leaping sparks.

Qi Yun's Adam's apple bobbed violently, and the empty echo in his stomach almost drowned out Zhao Yue's cold laugh.

All the ghosts, the green train, the interrogation and suspicion were shattered at this moment by the bowl of real, delicious noodles in front of them.

Zhong Weiguo glanced at Qi Yun's expression, stood up, and winked at the other three: "Let him eat first. Let's talk outside."

The group got up and went out, but Qi Yun didn't think much of it.

He grabbed his chopsticks, and without even blowing on them to cool them down, he picked up a large mouthful of noodles and stuffed it into his mouth.

Slurp!

The piping hot noodles, with their chewy texture, slid down his throat, making him gasp for breath.

The savory and piping hot broth flowed into my mouth along with the noodles, soothing my hungry stomach.

The salty aroma of cured pork blends perfectly with the rich flavor of lard, while the slightly spicy and crisp pickled cowpeas cut through the greasiness just right. The chopped scallions are the perfect finishing touch that enhances the freshness.

Qi Yun didn't care about his image at all, he buried himself in his work, his chopsticks flying, each time he picked up a spoonful of noodles and soup, making an even louder slurping sound.

He swallowed hard, and fine beads of sweat quickly appeared on his forehead and the tip of his nose, mingling with the rising steam from the noodles.

He even picked up the bowl and, with a "slurp," took a big gulp of the piping hot and delicious noodle soup. It burned his eyes, but he revealed a look of almost relieved satisfaction.

The only sound in the room was the sound of him devouring noodles with gusto.

Outside, the rain had stopped sometime earlier.

The yard was wet.

As soon as he stood still, Zhao Yue couldn't hold back any longer. He kicked a small puddle on the ground in frustration, splashing up a few mud droplets: "Boss! This guy surnamed Qi is full of nonsense!"

The part that comes later, with its "ran out in a daze" part, is that trying to fool a three-year-old?
The Ghost Realm is his backyard; he can just wander out whenever he wants.
That's fucking rubbish! There's definitely something else going on here, something they're hiding!

Zhong Weiguo didn't reply immediately. Instead, he took out his cigarette case, lit one, and took a deep drag. The bluish smoke drifted away in the damp air after the rain.

Xiao Wu, who was standing to the side, adjusted his glasses and said in a relatively calm and objective tone: "Brother Zhao, that's what they say."

But he couldn't make up the story about the D584 green train, the ghost bus.

The time, place, and characteristics are all too specific.

I think this is a done deal.

Ninety-nine percent of the people in the carriage had mistakenly entered a ghostly realm, and then... were swallowed by that ghostly thing.

He paused, then looked at Zhong Weiguo, "Qi Yun's suspicions have been basically cleared."

Judging from his expression, if he wants to dig again, we'll have to resort to more drastic measures.

But that's against the rules! Let's revert to his original procedure!

"Procedures? Rules?" Zhao Yue scoffed, raising his voice a few decibels. "His talk about some sacred mountain and the Five Organs Temple is like a storyteller on a street corner!"

Yes, in previous years there were a few remote mountains and forests where lost traditions resurfaced, but they were just a few cultivation manuals and talismans and magical artifacts. They were nothing like the mystical mountain that was his.
"This sounds so unbelievable! This whole thing is weird, we can't do it." "Enough!" Zhong Weiguo interrupted him abruptly.

He forcefully stubbed out his half-smoked cigarette on the rim of the earthenware jar next to him.

"Qi Yun is indeed cleared of suspicion now, so let's put his case aside for now."

Whether it's the Immortal Mountain or how he got out, he's not the one facing the most pressing problem right now!

He pointed west, towards Guizhou Province, "Guizhou is a ghost town. There was a landslide, the train was disrupted, and a whole carriage of people went missing. The ghost bus that was supposed to be in Yunnan Province, which we've been searching high and low for, actually went there and took people away! Is this a coincidence?"

His voice lowered, “These things, one by one, when you put them together, you can see the whole picture!”
That place is definitely not just a simple 'point' as we initially thought!
This is very likely... just the beginning! A signal!

Zhong Weiguo's expression was unusually grim, his brows furrowed with a heavy sense of impending doom. "I have a feeling that what's coming next is definitely not simple!"

He straightened his back. "Xiao Wu!"

"exist!"

"Immediately! Right now! Connect me to the headquarters' encrypted hotline!"

Report the latest location of the ghost bus, related information about the ghost realm in Guizhou Province, and the severity assessment of the train incident to me in its entirety, without omitting a single word!
Raise the danger level to the highest level! Red!

Zhong Weiguo spoke very quickly, each word ringing out, “Requesting ‘Level A’ support!”
Send at least two more squads over, and quickly!
Tell them I have a feeling this is going to be tough!

"Understood, Boss!"

Xiao Wu immediately turned around and strode towards the room where the communication equipment was kept.

"Zhao Yue!"

Although Zhao Yue was indignant just now, he immediately stood at attention and shouted, "Here!"

"You stay!" Zhong Weiguo stared at him. "Tomorrow morning, take Qi Yun and take the train back to Beijing!"

He was handed over completely to the people in the 'Archives Department' at headquarters.

Behave properly and politely on the road. He's not a criminal suspect anymore, so don't cause any trouble!

Your task is to get him there safely!

As for the credit for this operation, you deserve the greatest credit!

Zhao Yue opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to argue, but seeing Zhong Weiguo's unquestionable gaze, he finally mumbled, "Yes! I guarantee to complete the mission."

"The rest of you, pack your gear immediately and assemble in ten minutes!"
Destination: The accident site in Guizhou Province!
We rushed there overnight!
I want to see what kind of show is going on in that godforsaken place!

The command was given, like an iron nail driven into a wooden stake.

Everyone immediately sprang into action.

Zhong Weiguo then took Zhao Yue back to the hut, where Qi Yun had already finished a large bowl of noodles, eating and drinking as he went.

He was leaning lazily against the table, comfortably squinting his eyes.

Zhao Yue took out a cigarette and handed it to Qi Yun.

After Qi Yun received the reward, he offered to light it for her as a gesture of goodwill.

"Well, Brother Qi, everything before was just official business, all for the sake of ensuring the people's happy life. Please forgive me for any shortcomings!"

Upon seeing this, Qi Yun immediately knew that he had been cleared of suspicion and understood Zhao Yue's previous attitude.

"I understand. It's work, after all. You have to be responsible and dedicated! Am I alright now? Can I go?"

“We can’t leave yet!” Zhong Weiguo said from the side.

"Although you are no longer a suspect, you know yourself that these things are secrets that are not made public."

Now that you're involved, you'll eventually have to go through the proper procedures.

You and Xiao Zhao need to go to Beijing tomorrow. Someone there will handle the details. Don't worry, we are a government agency, everything is legal and compliant. It will just take a little of your time, but we hope you can cooperate!

"Speaking of which, I've always wanted to ask, what exactly is your organization/unit?!"

"This is classified information, but given your current level of confidentiality, it's okay to tell you!"
Our organization doesn't have a name, only a code. The code is...
749! "

(End of this chapter)