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Chapter 109 What?! He's so ruthless and insane?!

Liu Zhou froze, standing there dumbfounded.

A tangible sense of oppression, like an iron cage, pressed down on his limbs and bones, making him afraid to move.

The ferocious and terrifying ghost Xu Yun behind him had an unusually vivid expression at this moment, with a faint layer of fear between his brows and eyes.

The black mist surrounding him surged violently, pulsating and visibly trembling.

"What's wrong with this person?"

A storm raged in Liu Zhou's heart, filled with disbelief.

Not far away, the other staff from the Sickness Control Bureau were already stunned.

Ye Chu's eyes widened in astonishment as she blurted out, "Holy crap, that's incredible?"

Wu Jianjun exclaimed in shock, "What kind of monster is this?"

A hint of shock crept into Xu Youyou's voice, hidden in the air. She murmured, "His shadow shape looks more like the Shadow Legion. Could he really have similar abilities?"

Yu Hanqiu stood at the back of the crowd, remaining silent. His eyes, hidden behind sunglasses, suddenly narrowed, and a look of caution flashed across them.

As expected, Xu Yuan's strength was unfathomable.

Her gaze fell on the deep shadow looming before Xu Yuan, a subtle red light flickering in her eyes. In her eyes, it was not a simple black shadow, but a terrifying force that constantly twisted and influenced reality, carrying an overwhelming and horrifying aura.

Xu Yuan was completely unaware of the fear and speculation in everyone's hearts. The black shadow surrounding him leaned forward slightly, and a dark shadowy hand slowly rose.

The movement was gentle and novel, like a child playing with an exquisite figurine, lightly touching the hideous horns on the demon's head.

He looked down at Liu Zhou, who was frozen in place, and a curious voice drifted from the shadows: "Why aren't you saying anything? Did you hang up?"

Liu Zhou remained silent for a moment, and the blood-red color on the mask on his face slowly faded, returning to its original pure white. The towering and terrifying phantom of the evil spirit behind him disappeared into the air like dissipating smoke.

He didn't say anything more, only glanced at Xu Yuan silently, his eyes revealing both apprehension and a calm recognition of the gap between them, before turning and leaving in silence.

Liu Zhou knew that he was no match for Xu Yuan. Although he had only made a tentative move and had not shown his full strength, the other party was probably the same.

That was just a tentative probe, and I was already at a disadvantage. If we were to fight with all my might, I probably wouldn't gain any advantage at all.

It's better to leave sooner rather than later; there's no need to humiliate yourself here. That's the wisest choice.

"You're not going to fight anymore?"

Xu Yuan was taken aback, then shook his head somewhat listlessly. The huge black shadow suddenly split and exploded, falling to the ground.

Hundreds of life-sized, jet-black ninjas instantly materialized, crouched down lightly, and then all turned into tiny shadows that merged into the ground, flowing back along the patterns of light and shadow, and finally settling and gathering into the shadow beneath his feet.

This scene was so grand and imposing that at first glance it really did resemble the abilities of the Shadow Legion.

"This ability is so much fun!"

Xu Yuan glanced down at the quiet, still shadow at his feet, feeling a surge of satisfaction. He used to think of himself as just a simple physical warrior, but now he could be considered to have magical abilities.

He noticed that the shadow beneath his feet was a bit lighter in color than before, and couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that this ability can't be used for too long and has a time limit?

On second thought, he realized it didn't matter. After all, the shadow was mainly for show, so whether it could be used for a long time was irrelevant.

Seeing that the sudden confrontation had come to an abrupt end and both sides had ceased their hostility, the rest of the crowd gathered around, and several people quickly approached Liu Zhou to inquire about the situation.

Patients' abilities are not static; they can be developed through various methods. Therefore, he was curious about Xu Yuan's methods and wanted to see if there was anything worth learning from them.

"How did you train?"

Xu Yuan recalled that soft, obedient little figure, pondered for two seconds, and said seriously, "Just feed it more."

In his view, it was because he fed Tongtong several bags of snacks that she gained this interesting ability; it was just that the little girl was a bit too nice to him.

"Feeding?"

Ye Chu looked completely bewildered and subconsciously asked, "Feed what?"

"Little girl."

Xu Yuan spoke matter-of-factly, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes, "As long as you feed them a few times, you can get rich rewards. I have to say, it's really a great deal."

"What?!"

Ye Chu's expression changed drastically, as if a thunderbolt had struck her heart. They actually wanted to feed a living person, and a young girl at that?

Could there be some hidden meaning, or have I misunderstood something?

He forced down his surging shock and tentatively asked, "Is there something wrong with the little girl you're feeding?"

"A problem?" Xu Yuan frowned, immediately becoming somewhat displeased.

Tongtong is exquisitely beautiful, soft and adorable, and has been given abilities. Even if it might be a calamity, what's the problem?

"She's perfectly fine, well-behaved, and incredibly cute. What's wrong with her?"

Xu Yuan's expression was serious, and he said earnestly, "You need to broaden your horizons, expand your mind, and have a bigger perspective so that you can reap the rewards like I have."

After saying that, he glanced at Ye Chu's flamboyant white hair and silver studs in her ears, and felt that the other party was unconventional and had a free and easy personality, so he should be able to understand his thoughts.

After thinking for a moment, he lowered his voice and said, "Judging from your attire, I can tell you're not like those conservative and rigid people. You're definitely more open-minded and can achieve what I have."

His intention was to say that not all calamities are problematic; some are actually good. For example, Tongtong is a very good girl. We shouldn't generalize and condemn all calamities.

But these earnest words took on a completely different meaning when they reached Ye Chu's ears.

"What do you mean? He grows stronger by devouring living people, and he thinks I can understand him, and even wants to drag me into his evil ways?"

What does he take me for?

Just who is this ruthless person? He's willing to do anything to become stronger, even targeting children. His mind is twisted to the point of being perverted!

Ye Chuxin was visibly shaken, her expression shifting several times, alarm bells ringing in her mind: "How could Captain Yu trust someone so dangerous? Could there be something wrong with their assessment?"

Xu Yuan looked at Ye Chu's constantly changing expression, puzzled. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Ye Chu snapped back to reality. She needed to calm the other person down first, so she forced a smile and said, "No, no, I just think—what you said makes a lot of sense."

"You really think so?"

Xu Yuan's eyes lit up instantly, feeling as if he had met a rare kindred spirit. Overjoyed, he patted Ye Chu's shoulder and said in an exceptionally warm tone, "At first glance, I felt that you looked remarkably like a friend of mine. We clicked instantly, and I didn't expect that our thoughts would align so well. I'll introduce you two sometime!"

Is your friend still alive? You probably fed him a long time ago, didn't you? — Ye Chu felt a chill run down her spine, her body tensed slightly, but she still forced a smile on her face: "Haha, I'm really looking forward to it."

"Actually, I've always felt that the Situation Management Bureau's ideas are too limited and need to be changed, otherwise it's easy for problems to arise." Xu Yuan sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness. "But I'm new here, so I can't say too much. What do you think?"

"Does he want to use me to subvert the Bureau of Health and Human Services' philosophy, or even to win people over and corrupt his teammates? Is he an undercover agent sent in by another organization?"

Ye Chu had already made up her mind, but she smiled and agreed insincerely, "Don't worry, I've noted your thoughts, and I will communicate them with everyone properly."

"That's wonderful!"

Having found a kindred spirit, Xu Yuan completely put aside his concerns and enthusiastically shared his thoughts with Ye Chu.

Ye Chu was held in place, feeling like she was sitting on pins and needles, like she was sitting on pins and needles. She wanted to leave, but Xu Yuan held her arm tightly. It felt like an eternity, and she just hoped that someone would come to her rescue.

Just as he was suffering, Yu Hanqiu and Gu Ya walked slowly side by side.

Ye Chu, as if grasping at a lifeline, subtly broke free from Xu Yuan's grasp, quickly stepped forward, and approached the two of them, lowering her voice urgently, "Captain Yu, something's wrong with Xu Yuan, there's a serious problem!"

Yu Hanqiu paused, a hint of surprise flashing across her cool eyes: "What do you mean?"

"His shadow was obtained by feeding young girls!" Ye Chu said urgently, quickly stating what she had just witnessed and guessed, her tone full of seriousness. "He even tried to persuade me to join him and become stronger with him. It's utterly insane!"

As he spoke, he glanced back discreetly and met Xu Yuan's gaze. Xu Yuan nodded at him, giving him a knowing and affirmative smile.

Ye Chu felt a chill run down her spine and quickly averted her gaze, advising in a deep voice, "Captain Yu, I suggest we take him into custody immediately. This person is far too dangerous!"

Gu Ya, standing to the side, asked softly with a curious expression, "What exactly did he tell you? Tell me in detail."

Even at this extremely urgent point, why do you still need to ask detailed questions?

Ye Chu looked puzzled, but out of trust in Yu Hanqiu, she quickly repeated the conversation between the two of them.

Yu Hanqiu listened silently, a strange look appearing in her eyes behind her sunglasses. Based on her understanding of Xu Yuan, she was pretty sure that Ye Chu's interpretation was completely off, and her understanding was worlds apart.

Before Ye Chu could catch up, she strode forward, stood in front of Xu Yuan, and asked directly, "What do you mean by 'feeding the little girl'?"

Xu Yuan said frankly, "She's my neighbor, a lovely little girl. She's very well-behaved, and she gave me this shadow ability."

"Neighbors?" Yu Hanqiu was taken aback.

Based on her previous observations, she could basically conclude that the old building was inhabited by people from Calamity, and the little girl Xu Yuan mentioned was most likely the same.

And a calamity actually gave its power to a human, and it actually succeeded?

Yu Hanqiu's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately sensed the secrets contained within. He nodded and said, "I understand. Don't tell anyone else about this for now. I'll ask you about it privately later."

This matter is too bizarre and unusual. If it were to be reported back to the Bureau of Health and Welfare, it would inevitably cause a huge uproar and generate countless rumors, further affecting the Bureau's attitude towards Xu Yuan. Suppressing it for the time being is the safest option.

Xu Yuan paused slightly, then nodded: "Okay."

He told others because he was worried about Tongtong.

If the Sickness Management Bureau encounters Tongtong elsewhere in the future and treats her as a calamity, that would be very troublesome.

However, since Yu Hanqiu said that, he must have his own reasons.

On the other side, Ye Chu stared blankly at Yu Hanqiu's back, then turned to Gu Ya and asked, "What did Captain Yu go over there to do?"

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Gu Ya said uncertainly, "She probably went to ask him."

"Just ask directly?" Ye Chu looked surprised.

"Probably. Although I don't know why, Captain Yu seems to have an extraordinary level of trust in Xu Yuan."

Gu Ya thought for a moment and added, "Besides, given Xu Yuan's thought process—I feel that perhaps you and he are not on the same wavelength, and you have misunderstood some things."

Yu Hanqiu rarely makes mistakes in judgment, and considering Xu Yuan's consistently abstract nature, it is highly likely that this was a misunderstanding.

Ye Chu remained skeptical, staring blankly ahead. Before long, Yu Hanqiu and Xu Yuan returned side by side.

Yu Hanqiu glanced at him and said calmly, "It's just a misunderstanding. Let's go and prepare to leave."

"Misunderstanding? Could it be that I'm overthinking things?" Ye Chu's eyes flickered slightly, filled with astonishment. She subconsciously looked up and met Xu Yuan's gaze.

Xu Yuan felt a warm glow in his heart, thinking that this brother was truly kind and generous, not only understanding him but also willing to help him persuade others.

He immediately stepped forward sincerely, patted Ye Chu's shoulder heavily, and said earnestly, "Brother, I'll remember you."

"You remember me?"

Ye Chu froze, her heart sinking instantly.

This isn't just remembering him; it's a blatant threat to settle scores later!

Yu Hanqiu seemed to see through his thoughts, shook her head, and said helplessly, "You're really overthinking it."

Her expression turned slightly serious, and she added, "Keep everything he just said to you a secret. Don't mention it to anyone else. This matter is of utmost importance."

Seeing that Yu Hanqiu's expression was serious and not joking, Ye Chu immediately suppressed all distracting thoughts and nodded solemnly: "Understood, Captain Yu."

Yu Hanqiu nodded slightly, led everyone to rejoin the main force, and ordered in a deep voice: "Alright, we've wasted so much time, it's time to go out."

"receive."

Cheng Tuo stepped forward, took out the box he was carrying, pulled out a blank sheet of drawing paper, bit his fingertip, used the blood as ink, and quickly sketched a simple frog with crude lines.

Xu Yuan stared blankly at this familiar-sounding action: "What is this? A summoning technique to summon toads?"

"It's not a summoning, it's an unlocking."

Yu Hanqiu calmly explained from the side: "Stripping away the present world area and sealing off the alternate dimension is locking; now that we are returning, it is unlocking. But in order to prevent outsiders from obtaining the unlocking drawing and using it at will, unlocking requires a corresponding code word for verification."

"So this simple frog is the key to unlocking the code?" Xu Yuan suddenly realized, but then a few doubts arose. "But this is too complicated. What if we encounter danger and want to escape in advance? Wouldn't that waste a lot of time? Couldn't it be made simpler, like numbers?"

Yu Hanqiu shook his head: "Perhaps there are some limitations in certain areas, which prevents us from making the operation more concise."

As he spoke, Cheng Tuo had already finished writing, and a complete sketch of a frog appeared on the paper.

The next second, the blank drawing paper suddenly lit up with a faint light, and neat black lines automatically appeared on the side of the paper, outlining the shape of a crooked but clear key.

Immediately afterwards, eerie blue flames instantly climbed onto the drawing paper, burning fiercely and engulfing the surface.

The previously still, simple frog suddenly came to life, leaping and bounding towards the key, holding it tightly in its arms.

The moment the flames completely consumed the drawing paper, the frog, clutching the key, leaped out, hovering in mid-air, and gently twisted it towards the void.

A crisp, subtle click as the lock opened echoed in my ears, and an invisible ripple in space suddenly spread outwards.

A slight feeling of weightlessness swept over everyone, the light and shadows before their eyes blurred violently, and their figures flickered and disappeared in an instant.