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Chapter 313 What is the Gate of Hell! (Bonus Chapter 1935)

"Chen Xin, are you sick?"

When Xia Hong was getting water, he suddenly noticed that Chen Xin's face was flushed and asked him a question in surprise.

To be honest, someone like Chen Xin, who has practiced the exercise to the third version, should have a hard time getting sick.

Compared to illness, Chen Xin's current condition is more likely a consequence of being possessed by a ghost after seeing one.

"It's okay, I'll be going now, see you later."

After finishing his sentence, Chen Xin turned off his computer and hurriedly left the office.

Looking at Chen Xin's retreating figure, Xia Hong felt somewhat puzzled.

Suddenly, he remembered something, something about Chen Xin.

I heard that Director Bai is helping Chen Xin find a partner. He has already asked many people in the bureau who have daughters of marriageable age. And those people who were asked did not have any objections after learning that it was Chen Xin.

Could it be that Chen Xin blushed just now because he knew about this?

"Little brat, you look tough and thick-skinned, but I didn't expect you to be so thin-skinned, haha."

Shaking his head, Xia Hong immediately went over to Dugu Yue and started gossiping.

Soon, everyone in the information processing department and those familiar with Chen Xin knew that Chen Xin was blushing today, and was in the throes of spring fever.

This matter also reached Bai Hongtao's ears.

This put his mind at ease, as he had been worried that Chen Xin wouldn't like being matched with someone else.

Blushing is good, blushing is good!
……

Chen Xin had already arrived at his room.

Because he needed a quiet environment for what was to come, he simply took out the mirror and entered the mirror space.

With the distractions gone, Chen Xin calmed down and took out paper and pen, starting to write in his notebook.

"Now, let's start to sort out and compile the necessary conditions for the 'Gate of Hell'!"

First, regarding the background story of the Gates of Hell, Chen Xin could recall some from Earth, and it seemed that there were similar stories on Earth as well.

Chen Xin suddenly opened the "Complete Encyclopedia of Talismans," turned to the page about the Netherworld Fox Figurine, and looked at the introduction of the Netherworld Fox Figurine.

"...Ancient legend has it that the White Tiger guards a gate, blocking the passage between Yin and Yang, and feeds on evil spirits..."

"The gateway is the passage between Yin and Yang!"

Chen Xin's eyes lit up; wasn't this a breakthrough?
These are stories I heard from Wang Zhibo. Since they have been passed down, they must be found in other materials.

Chen Xin wrote down "White Tiger" and "the path of Yin and Yang" in his notebook.

After that, whether you go to ask Wang Zhibo, check the information at the Bureau of Investigation, or communicate with the "Chosen One" Yunlongtian in the name of the Underworld, it's all the same method.

So there's not much of a problem regarding the background legends.

Besides the backstory, there's also the ability that someone from the Gates of Hell should possess.

Although it is named 'Gate of Hell', it is not actually the Gate of Hell from the previous life.

After all, the Underworld is not the same as the Netherworld of the previous life. The power of the Gate of Hell should be related to the current situation of the Underworld.

"Therefore, we must first understand all the information that Yinming already knows, so that we can better utilize Yinming's rules and compile the ability of the Gate of Hell."

Chen Xin wrote the two characters 'yinming' on the notebook.

"Speaking of the Underworld, the Bureau of Investigation should be the most qualified to speak on this matter. However, the Underworld cannot directly ask the Bureau of Investigation about the Underworld. If they did, wouldn't that mean the Underworld doesn't know anything about the Underworld? How would that explain the 'ancient immortals and gods' background story they made up before?"

"The path to the underworld is blocked. If I still want to use the Bureau of Investigation's data, then the only remaining path is my own identity within the Bureau of Investigation."

Although Chen Xin was highly regarded by Bai Hongtao at the Mubei Municipal Bureau of Surveys, in the end, his truly useful identity was only that of a Level 3 Information Sorter.

Level 3 information gatherers have no access to the deeper levels of Yin and Yang information, so to learn more about Yin and Yang, they need to improve their status within the Bureau of Investigation.

After all, Chen Xin had absolutely no connection with the underworld, so it's not strange for a young man to want to understand the netherworld.

Next to the words "Yinming", Chen Xin wrote the words "Status of the Bureau of Public Opinion" again.

After a moment's thought, Chen Xin wrote down a third word next to it.

'Civil society organizations'

The Bureau of Investigations isn't the only one that understands the unseen world.

Although those NGOs are understaffed compared to the Bureau of Polling, the Bureau of Polling doesn't have the same 'madness' as those NGOs!
Putting aside other examples, the infant messenger who opened the passage to the underworld in the well of the Church of the Holy Infant, the actions of the leader of the Skull God Cult in the Gray 76th District, and the Ghost Scorpion Ancestor of the Ghost Scorpion lineage of the Ghost Slave Organization who hid himself in the underworld area are all good examples.

These NGOs may not know as much as the Bureau of Polling, but in terms of depth, the Bureau of Polling may not be able to match these eccentrics.

Therefore, non-governmental organizations are also a way to obtain information from the underworld.

Chen Xin drew a line after 'civilian organization' and connected it to 'underworld messengers'.

Chen Xin himself certainly couldn't participate in the explorations by non-governmental organizations.

However, he can use his position as an information gatherer at the Bureau of Investigation to help find information about grassroots organizations, and then send it to the underworld officials through a mission to investigate and arrest members of those grassroots organizations.

What Chen Xin had to do was to obtain information from the members of the folk organizations that the underworld officials found.

After thinking for a while, Chen Xin wrote another article, 'Exploring the Town Object'.

Besides the methods mentioned above, Chen Xin could also send the Raven Prophet to explore the Yin-Yang region. Although this method was somewhat clumsy and could only explore a limited number of areas, it was still a viable option.

Anyway, the Raven Prophet's clones were just sitting around doing nothing.

Once we understand the information about the underworld, we will have a clearer understanding of the abilities of the Gate of Hell.

Chen Xin looked at his notes, his fingers tapping on the table.

Understanding the information about the underworld is merely a means to create a framework that encompasses all situations.

But in reality, Chen Xin already had a general idea of ​​what it meant to be on the brink of death.

Chen Xin picked up his pen and wrote another word in his notebook.

'Door'

If we're going to create a gate to hell that manages all the 'doors', then how do we deal with the other 'doors'?

What Chen Xin was thinking about was... absorption and integration!
Before the concept of the Gates of Hell was compiled, it could be a standalone entity or a composite object made up of multiple entities.

For example, medicines to ward off evil spirits, and yin-yang nail bracelets.

Therefore, is it possible to integrate these existing "gates" into the Gates of Hell, giving the Gates of Hell the ability of a "portal navigation website"?

Each time a 'gate' is merged, the Gate of Hell gains the ability to access the corresponding underworld region.

This solves both the problem of the existing "doors" and the problem of unified management of "doors".

But this is just the 'door'; there are still the problems with the permanent cracks.

This involves collecting information about the underworld. The more information you have, the more accurately you can describe the corresponding information when compiling the "Complete Book of Tranquilizing Objects".

Only in this way can the created talisman possess the desired abilities.

Besides the 'door' and the crack, there's one more thing to be aware of.

This information comes from when I repaired the crack using Yin Virtue Points.

If all the doors and cracks are replaced by the Gate of Hell, will the Gate of Hell ever be overloaded?
Therefore, the gates of hell must also have the ability to 'drain' the obstruction.

Once the unknown thing in the underworld has expanded to a certain extent, the Gates of Hell need to 'drain' this thing or substance.

But how should we address this?
Chen Xin chewed on his pen. Suddenly, he thought of Daxia's neighbors: Japan and Thailand/Myanmar.

Should we expel those overflowing things from the underworld from the Great Xia?
"One Hundred Demons Night Parade?"

Chen Xin suddenly thought of the ghost and monster culture in the small world of Earth.

The Japanese kingdom on Blue Star is very similar to the Little Life Kingdom. Should we let the Japanese kingdom inherit some of the ghost culture of the Little Life Kingdom?
Chen Xin thought for a moment and wrote down 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons' in his notebook.

If we really can't think of any other way to 'divert' the situation, then this is the only option. I just don't know if Japan can afford all of this, and what about Thailand and Myanmar as well?

Chen Xin shook his head, deciding not to think about these things for now; these were backup plans.

Turning back, Chen Xin looked at what he had recorded.

"Isn't it a bit of a waste to only solve the problem of 'gates' and rifts within the Great Xia territory...?"

Chen Xin thought that he might eventually elevate the Gate of Hell to the level of Yama, so it would be a waste to treat it as just a gate.

Chen Xin thought for a moment, and then wrote another word afterward.

'Underworld Road Guide'

Chen Xin didn't think the Bureau of Investigation wanted to leave the underworld.

If the Yin and Yang appear in the mortal world, they are a threat; if the Yin and Yang cannot harm the mortal world, then they are a treasure!
So, what should the Bureau of Investigation do if they need to enter when they are in a life-or-death situation?
Does that mean Chen Xin has to open the door for them every time?
No, that won't do. It's time-consuming, laborious, and doesn't have any class.

Therefore, the 'Underworld Road Pass' must be added. Holding the road pass issued by the Underworld and reciting the specified content will allow you to open the gates of hell.

"So, does that mean the Underworld Road Pass is also a protective charm?"

Chen Xin circled the road sign for the underworld. This wasn't urgent; he'd build the Gates of Hell first.

"not enough!"

Chen Xin thought of something: the 'doors' and rifts in the mortal world do not appear all at once. It is unrealistic to expect the Gates of Hell to actively find these rifts and 'doors' and then absorb them.

However, it shouldn't be difficult to add the ability to sense 'doors' and cracks to the Gates of Hell.

As long as it is perceived, it can be resolved whether by placing talismans or by having the underworld officials handle it.

Chen Xin then wrote 'exploration' on his notebook.

"Hmm... not enough. So far, they've only provided some auxiliary abilities. The Gates of Hell shouldn't just be a gate; it also needs the ability to deal with ghosts and spirits!"

Chen Xin thought of the ghost fox figurine again.

"Make up a guardian spirit?"

Chen Xin shook his head. This was an extra ability, not the ability of the Gates of Hell itself.

The Gate of Hell should possess the abilities to 'devour ghosts' and 'suppress ghosts'.

When the Gates of Hell appear in a certain area, all evil spirits should be suppressed.

At this moment, the underworld officials intervened, using soul-binding ropes to hook the ghosts and throw them into the Gates of Hell.

Then, randomly assigning these ghosts to the underworld through the Gates of Hell... seems like a good idea?

Chen Xin immediately wrote another word: 'suppression'.

"No! We can't just suppress ghosts and spirits; we should suppress all souls, including ghosts and spirits. We can also suppress the souls of ordinary people and cultivators!"

"In this way, when the Gates of Hell appear before the Bureau of Investigation, they will be able to feel the power emanating from the underworld."

Chen Xin thought about it more and more and felt that this idea was good.

After that, Chen Xin thought of many strange abilities, and when he came to his senses, he found a piece of paper covered with dense writing.

"Uh, that's a lot."

Chen Xin scratched his head.

"I don't know if the Gates of Hell can handle so much power... Never mind, let's leave it at that for now. We can make a decision later after we learn more about the details of the Underworld."

Chen Xin tore that page out of the notebook and then had Huang Ying take it to the room in Sanshan Village and put it there.

After doing all this, Chen Xin suddenly felt relaxed all over.

Soon, another idea popped into Chen Xin's mind.

"We've got the Gates of Hell, but as for the Road to the Underworld, the Terrace of Longing for Home, and the Bridge of Helplessness... forget about them."

Chen Xin shook his head vigorously.

If it's this difficult enough to get through a near-death experience, my brain is going to explode if I think about it any further.

Let’s talk about these things later.

Chen Xin left the mirror space and returned to his room.

As soon as the results came out, he saw three missed calls on his phone.

They were all calls from Director Bai Hongtao.

Is something the matter?

Chen Xin frowned, thinking it must be something urgent, otherwise the bureau chief wouldn't have made so many calls to him.

Chen Xin immediately wanted to return the call.

But before he could press the call-back button, the bureau chief called again.

"Hey, Chen Xin, were you busy just now?"

"Hmm, I didn't notice. Is there something wrong, Chief?"

Chen Xin asked.

"Yes, there is indeed a mission for you to carry out. The location is the First Encounter Cafe. Your mission is to pretend to have a pleasant date with the mission target in the cafe. After you complete it, you will be given a new mission."

Listening to the director's words over the phone, Chen Xin picked up his phone to confirm the caller's number.

Yes, it's the bureau chief.

"Okay... I understand."

"Okay, then I won't bother you any longer. Remember, it's 2 PM."

"Understood, Director."

Chen Xin hung up the phone and looked at the task information sent by the bureau chief on his phone.

"Why would the bureau chief, who personally assigned this task, choose me?"

Although Chen Xin was puzzled, he didn't think much of it.

I glanced at the time; it was still early.

He immediately focused his attention on the illusionary body in Sanshan Village.

I've been thinking about the 'door' and the crack lately, and I haven't dealt with the things I gained before.

Now we can deal with it.

The perspective shifts, and Chen Xin's illusory body takes out the clown box and the curse money sealed with the head of the Skull God Cult leader from the room.

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