I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

“Our colleagues just contacted the company of that businessman couple. They said that the couple is currently vacationing on an island in Southeast Asia. They heard about the progress of the case from back then and want to meet with us.”

"Trist said."

"He invited us to the island."

Chapter 912 Blizzard Mountain Villa

"Don't go."

Lu Ban immediately said.

“There’s a 100% problem with this kind of invitation to go to a deserted island.”

"really."

Xia also agreed.

"A snow-covered mountain lodge, a besieged train, an isolated island suspended overseas—these are all good places for a crime to happen."

What are you talking about?

Trist was puzzled.

"Isn't that a common trope in mystery novels? It's about a group of people going to a deserted island, or a large family attending an elder's funeral in a villa deep in the mountains. Then a disaster occurs, causing communication and transportation to be disrupted, leading to a series of murders. The killer and everyone else can't leave, and the police can't get there either, so they have to start deducing the truth."

Sia explained matter-of-factly.

"Well, this can only exist inside."

Tristana seemed to realize something.

“In reality, this situation is simply impossible. Even if a typhoon comes, communication on such an island would not be interrupted. If someone encounters an extremely dangerous situation and needs help, there will definitely be someone to carry out a rescue. We will certainly not let our people be in danger.”

Hearing his explanation, Lu Ban felt much relieved.

It seems that this is at least a world that values ​​logic.

"The couple wasn't in good health, so they were recuperating on the island. They'll provide airfare and accommodation services. I took a look, and the island is a famous tourist destination. It's not typhoon season there right now, so there shouldn't be any problems."

"Trist said."

"I'll write a report and organize the materials in the next couple of days. Then we'll just fly there."

"Wouldn't that mean we could do some sightseeing at the same time? Can I come along?"

Sia's eyes lit up.

"Uh, you'll have to ask your dad."

Trist ruffled Sia's hair, then looked at Lu Ban.

"That's about it. Go back and pack your things. I'll take you to meet the couple later."

"no problem."

Lu Ban nodded and left Trist's office.

Although he felt a little uneasy about going to the island, it now seemed that the only way to investigate the affairs of this world was through this subtle connection.

Moreover, he had a deep-seated feeling that the key to solving the problem lay in this very matter.

After all, this is the only source of pollution in this ordinary and mundane world.

Upon arriving at the reception room, Lu Ban saw Hongye and Hu Po talking about something on their phones. He called out to them and then spoke.

"I might have to go abroad in a couple of days, so please take care of yourselves at home."

"Going abroad?"

Amber's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Yes, we're going to an island to investigate a case."

Lu Ban spoke the truth.

"Then I want to go too."

Amber immediately spoke without hesitation, and even grabbed Lu Ban's clothes, as if Lu Ban would never return if she didn't do so.

"What? Where are you going on vacation? No way, I promised Uncle and Auntie I would take good care of Amber, I want to go too."

Hongye, unaware of the truth, also joined in the shouting.

"Uh……"

Lu Ban initially wanted to say that there might be danger, but after thinking about it, he realized that even if he said there would be danger, Amber would definitely not let Lu Ban go by himself. In the end, she would probably find a way to follow him.

That would be even more dangerous.

It's better to just tag along with someone else's ticket and treat it as a summer vacation trip.

"Then I'll go ask Old Cui if I can bring two more people."

Lu Ban turned back again.

"Are you guys really treating this like a summer vacation trip? You even added more people?"

Trist instinctively refused.

"Or should we pay for it ourselves?"

Lu Ban said.

"...I'll ask them, since it's their money that's being paid for."

Drizzt still didn't persist.

He could also tell that at least one of the two girls might have a strong tendency to depend on Lu Ban. He had only seen this situation before in some drug addicts, who had severe withdrawal symptoms.

If Lu Ban were to leave her side, it would probably have a negative impact on the girl's emotions.

Moreover, Lu Ban himself had just been released from a mental hospital.

Even though Trist had never lived with a mental patient, he knew that the torment that such patients caused to those around them was unimaginable, and that many family members of severely mentally ill patients were also prone to depression, bipolar disorder, and so on.

Although the theory of mental infectious diseases has no scientific basis, mental illness does indeed easily affect those around us.

A moment later, Drizzt returned.

"...They said it's no problem, they can accommodate as many people as they want."

"Thank you so much, Lao Cui."

Lu Ban couldn't help but grasp Trist's hand.

……

……

Two days later, Lu Ban and Amber packed their things and, together with Hongye, arrived at the airport in Jiangcheng City.

Just like when Lu Ban went to Pohnpei Island, they needed to first fly abroad, then transfer to a nearby large airport, and then take a yacht or helicopter to the resort island.

Sitting on the plane, Lu Ban looked at the azure sea, wondering what would happen next.

Thinking about it carefully, he could have chosen to live an ordinary life in this world, and might even have had a relatively happy family.

But he still chose to continue the investigation, even if it meant encountering pollution.

Beside him, near the aisle, Amber was already asleep. The long voyage had made her drowsy, and her head was drooping on Lu Ban's shoulder.

Lu Ban gently straightened Amber's head.

After a moment, Amber leaned her head closer again.

Lu Ban then straightened it again.

After all, if you sleep in the wrong position, it can easily lead to cervical spine problems.

But that little head still slowly drooped down onto Lu Ban's shoulder.

Helpless, Lu Ban could only take out a neck cushion from the seat and carefully place it behind her neck.

Amber was finally able to sit up straight in the chair and fall asleep peacefully, no longer leaning towards Lu Ban.

He is satisfied.

"Tsk."

Lu Ban heard Hongye's dissatisfied voice from behind, and thought it might be because the space was a bit cramped.

Although this is business class, it's only slightly more spacious than a regular seat.

Lu Ban flipped through the magazines on the plane, admiring the scenery of the island.

These islands in the ocean offer nothing more than sunshine, beaches, and azure seas for tourists. Because they are near the equator, they are not usually bothered by typhoons, and the climate is spring-like all year round, making them suitable for health and wellness.

Lu Ban was curious about whether there were any ancient relics or strange religious buildings here.

Unfortunately, there are none of these things; this is just an ordinary island.

After the plane landed, Lu Ban and his group quickly arrived at the dock.

To get to a resort island from the big island, you either take a boat or a private plane. Although I don't have the curse that all modes of transportation will crash, I still feel that private planes are a bit unreliable.

Traveling on a merchant's yacht, Lu Ban and his companions soon arrived at a small Pacific island with a name that was difficult to pronounce.

As soon as Lu Ban disembarked, he saw a man and a woman standing on the dock.

Chapter 913 Thriving

Lu Ban did not recognize these two people.

Or rather, before seeing the information Twisted Fate gave him, Lu Ban had never had any impression of these two people.

That's normal. If Lu Ban discovers that this couple is someone he knew before, it would further prove that this is just a fictional world, because Lu Ban has never met this merchant couple in the real world.

They should be in their fifties by right, but they look much older, perhaps due to premature aging caused by the pain of losing their son.

They were clearly Chinese, wearing Hawaiian shirts and shorts, their expressions calm yet tinged with a hint of nervousness.

"This is Mr. Zou Changyu and his wife, Ms. Sun Shuzhi. The villa over there should be their property."

Tristan explained.