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Chapter 330 The Face of the Underworld

"Ye Chang?"

He Linyou's words brought the other three editors who had escaped unscathed back to reality. When they looked at the editor in their group who had been kicked out early that day, none of them could believe it was true.

For a moment, everyone was stunned.

Ye Chang ignored the four people and strode towards the ghostly deliveryman.

The Soul-Binding Rope, a Yin-level weapon, not only failed to completely destroy the deliveryman but also seemed poised to break free.

"It looks like he's already killed quite a few people and is about to advance to the level of a ferocious demon."

Ye Chang guessed in his heart, and then reached into his bag and took out a packet of ashes from the pot.

He had prepared this before coming. There should have been ten packs in his bag, but when he arrived at the company, only three packs remained. The rest had been used up on the way.

In addition, he had used two more packets when he killed those familiar colleagues, and this packet in his hand was the last one, which made him a little worried.

Of course, he wasn't worried that the ashes from the auspicious pot wouldn't be enough to extinguish the ghost that hadn't yet reached the level of a malevolent spirit, since his auspicious pot had already reached the level of a Yin General. What he was worried about was how to get back.

After all, the journey here was far from peaceful.

Recalling his experiences along the way, Ye Chang frowned slightly.

This afternoon, he, who had been kicked out of the group by He Linyou, was already considering changing companies. After all, the market is not dominated by Qidian Novel Network alone. With his achievements in the field of supernatural novels, he is not afraid of not finding a job.

But who knew that around 10 p.m., while he was revising his resume, various SOS messages suddenly came through the work group.

Ye Chang initially didn't want to pay attention, but the messages in the group became increasingly outrageous. It wasn't until someone posted a photo of a 'colleague' holding his head that Ye Chang finally believed they weren't playing some kind of ghost game.

Immediately, Ye Chang picked up the sieve, reeds, and some ash bags that had been prepared beforehand, and set off.

His apartment complex is more than 40 minutes' walk from his company, 30 minutes by bike, and even faster by car.

But to his surprise, he was shocked by what he saw on the road just two minutes after he started driving.

It was already 10 p.m., but the roads were still jammed with countless cars.

After opening the map software and taking a look, he discovered that the entire city was marked in red.

Although he was puzzled at the time, he didn't think about it in any other way. He parked his car on the side of the road and prepared to ride a shared bicycle to the company.

It would have been fine if he hadn't ridden it, but as soon as he stepped onto the bicycle, the reeds tied around his waist bound the entire bicycle together, and then the bicycle chain turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared.

Given this, how could Ye Chang not know what had happened?
Hit a ghost!
But at this moment he didn't think too much about it, he just felt something was wrong and put the net over his face.

Then, he was stunned.

The air, which should have contained only exhaust fumes and dust, was instead filled with a sinister aura.

The intensity of the yin energy was no less than that of some of the haunted places he had dealt with before.

His gaze shifted, following a thicker wisp of yin energy to the crossroads beside him. There, he saw a ghost, now only its upper body remaining, hitch a ride on a car and drive away.

The car had only gone less than 100 meters when it crashed into a dump truck.

Ye Chang finally understood why the traffic was so congested late at night.

Just as he was about to rush forward to deal with the ghost, the dense yin energy emanating from a tour bus in his line of sight frightened him into stopping in his tracks.

Looking down the bus, I saw that out of the dozens of seats, about half of them were not occupied by people.

The other real people, however, were completely unaware.

Upon seeing this, Ye Chang immediately turned around and rode his bicycle home.

As soon as he arrived at his building, he saw a ghostly figure possessing a small dog being led into the building.

After a moment of surprise, he did not make a move.

He only breathed a sigh of relief after he saw the dog step into the building entrance and be cleaned by the colorful light.

The house-protecting medicine he had redeemed earlier certainly did not disappoint him.

With this layer of protection, and after he mixed the ashes from the potted plant into the paint and repainted the house, he no longer worried about his wife and children.

However, just to be on the safe side, he went back and told his wife and children not to go out.

Only then did he embark on his journey back to the company.

On the way, Ye Chang wondered if what he was doing was worth it, but when he thought of how He Linyou had taken care of him in the past, he made up his mind.

Don’t ask for anything else, just peace of mind.

They then fought their way through demons and monsters before finally arriving at the company, where they managed to save four people before all of their colleagues in their group were wiped out.

Swish!
Ye Chang took some of the ashes from the bag and sprinkled them on the deliveryman.

With the reeds and the ashes of the Yin Shuai-level Wang Pen, the deliveryman vanished without a trace, leaving only the words, "I'm not late."

Looking down at the takeout box left on the ground, Ye Chang was about to deal with it when a voice stopped him.

"stop."

Ye Chang turned his head and saw a man walking over.

Ye Chang glanced at the rope in the other person's hand and was surprised.

"Which department in our bureau are you from? Why haven't I seen you before?"

Fan Guodong frowned as he looked at the Soul-Binding Rope in Ye Chang's hand.

The Hsiang-chu City Survey Bureau is not large, and he has basically met all the frontline staff over the years, though he doesn't know them personally.

But this one in front of me looks so unfamiliar.

Which bureau?

Ye Chang frowned.

"Bureau of Investigation, it seems you're not from our bureau. Then where did you get that Soul-Binding Rope in your hand?"

A cold glint flashed in Fan Guodong's eyes.

When the city is in chaos, some scum will naturally cause trouble, and if you're not careful, even the people from the Bureau of Investigation will get tricked.

The bureau has already reported several incidents, including cases where a Bureau of Investigation agent was seriously injured after saving ordinary people, and then the agent's equipment was stolen by ordinary people who coveted the Bureau's special equipment. There were also cases where civilians, who used to only dare to hide, attacked the agents.

Therefore, a piece of special equipment appearing in the hands of an ordinary person may mean the life of a special agent.

"It's mine."

Ye Chang's heart tightened, and he gripped the Soul-Binding Rope in his hand tightly.

The Underworld organization didn't seem like a normal organization at all. If it had already been blacklisted by the Bureau of Investigation, even if it was doing good deeds, it wouldn't necessarily be treated kindly. That's why he didn't say the word "Underworld".

"Hehe, yours?"

Fan Guodong stopped in front of Ye Chang.

"What a coincidence, our bureau lost a few pieces of special equipment that look very similar to the one you have. Would you mind coming back with me to investigate?"

Ye Chang frowned, glanced at the Soul-Binding Rope in his hand, and without thinking, threw it directly to Fan Guodong.

"Since you lost it, we'll return it to you."

With that, Ye Chang prepared to leave.

Fan Guodong was also a little surprised when he received the Soul-Binding Rope; this reaction was somewhat unexpected.

After glancing at the people on the ground and then at the delivery box that exuded an eerie aura, it seemed that this guy wasn't doing anything bad.

Relieved, Fan Guodong did not stop Ye Chang from leaving.

The bureau is short-staffed right now, so there's no need to cause trouble immediately. We'll report it when we get back and settle accounts later.

As Fan Guodong was thinking this, he suddenly heard someone speaking.

"This, this master, who are you?"

He Linyou walked shakily to Fan Guodong and looked at him cautiously.

"I'm not a master. You can think of me as a police officer. Someone reported this to the police before, right?"

“Yes, yes, yes!” He Linyou immediately replied.

"Why did it take you so long to get here? Do you even know what we just went through?!"

Having urinated in his pants, Qinghu seemed to have found a way to vent his anger, pointing at Fan Guodong and cursing loudly.

Ye Chang, who had only taken a few steps, turned around and looked over in surprise upon hearing this.

When someone comes to rescue you, is this your attitude?

Shaking his head, Ye Chang sighed inwardly, wondering why he hadn't noticed his eccentric colleague before.

Turning his head, Ye Chang continued walking towards the elevator.

Snapped!
A crisp sound rang out, followed by Qinghu's painful cry.

Ye Chang knew what had happened without even looking, and couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle.

In the quiet corridor, Ye Chang's soft chuckle was heard by everyone.

Immediately afterwards, Qinghu's resentful gaze fell on Ye Chang's back.

"It must be him, officer! I'm reporting him! He was fired by the editor-in-chief, he must have done all this out of revenge!"

"Qinghu, don't talk nonsense! Ye Chang was the one who saved us just now!"

One of the female editors who survived said this.

"I'm talking nonsense? Who said those who saved us weren't the ones who harmed us? After all these years as novel editors, haven't you seen enough of this kind of plot?"

"Besides, out of all our editors, which one of them would be associated with paranormal events?"

"Only Ye Chang!"

Qinghu said with a ferocious expression. From the moment he was so scared that he wet his pants, and then Ye Chang, whom he had driven away, suddenly appeared out of nowhere, he had developed a deep hatred for Ye Chang.

I hate that Ye Chang came, I hate that Ye Chang didn't come sooner, I hate that Ye Chang never mentioned that he had this ability!

All of this was triggered by Ye Chang's laughter just now.

Qinghu's words left the female editor who had questioned him speechless.

Yes, who says that a rescuer isn't a perpetrator?
Just now, Ye Chang has already proven that he possesses mysterious methods.

Besides Ye Chang, who else among these people is connected to those metaphysical and mysterious events?

So, maybe it really is Ye Chang?

He Linyou, in particular, was now extremely anxious.

Compared to the others, he was the one who offended Ye Chang the most, even if Ye Chang really meant well in coming to save them this time.

What about after that?

Who can be sure that Ye Chang won't retaliate against him in this way after this incident?
At that time, did he have any other choice but to die?
Immediately, He Linyou said to Ye Chang's back, "Ye Chang, I know it wasn't you, but shouldn't you cooperate with this officer and give a statement?"

"Yes, Ye Chang, it's just taking a statement, it's no big deal."

Hearing what the others were saying, Ye Chang remained indifferent but ignored them until Fan Guodong's voice rang out.

"Ye Chang, right? Come with me to the station."

Ye Chang stopped and turned to look at Fan Guodong.

Run?

Thinking of his family, Ye Chang nodded.

He has a clear conscience. If the 'underworld' has a problem, at most they will punish him. But if he runs away, things will get complicated.

However, these events eventually caused some fluctuations in his well-developed mindset.

Sure enough, it's true that the idea that a saintly figure must die in a novel is flawed.

……

Because he had five people with him, Fan Guodong chose to go to the areas that had already been processed when he returned.

He only encountered one ghost on the way, which he easily eliminated with his Soul-Binding Rope.

Looking at the two soul-binding ropes in his hands, Fan Guodong couldn't help but sigh.

Without special equipment this time, the speed at which Xiangzhu City clears away the evil spirits would probably be much slower.

I heard that this special equipment was contributed by an organization called the Underworld.

Compared to organizations like Zhenlong Temple that only produce high-end talent, this underworld organization is exactly what they, as low-level frontline specialists, need.

If you happen to encounter someone from the underworld, you should definitely have a chat with them.

What are the people in the underworld called again... Yin Messengers?
Thinking this, Fan Guodong saw the door of the Xiangzhu City Branch.

Turning to the group, he said, "We've arrived. Once inside, don't act on your own. I'll tell you what to do, understand?"

Although Fan Guodong was speaking to the group, his gaze remained fixed on Ye Chang.

The five were then taken to the interrogation room together.

He Linyou and the other three were released after only half an hour inside, since once the surveillance footage was reviewed, many things would be clear without needing explanation.

After leaving the interrogation room, none of the four left the Bureau of Investigation; instead, they sat in the lobby.

At this time, there were still quite a few ordinary people like them in the hall.

From their conversation, they all knew that it was not safe outside.

It's 1 a.m. Even if you haven't experienced anything supernatural, let alone just having just gone through a paranormal event, going back at this hour would be a bit scary!

However, the Bureau of Investigation's lobby did not provide them with a place to sleep.

As the number of people in the hall increased, the Bureau of Investigation sent a specialist to take them to some temporary, cleared areas to rest.

But He Linyou was a little worried when she saw so many people being led by one person. Could he really take care of them?
So he discussed it with the others and then spoke to the team leader.

They said there was still one person who hadn't come out yet, and they would wait for him to come out before leaving.

The people from the Bureau of Polling didn't seem to care and left with the rest of the group.

"Editor-in-chief, are we really going to wait for Ye Chang?"

Why not wait?

He Linyou looked at the female editor and asked.

"Just now Qinghu said it was Ye Chang's doing, but now that Ye Chang is here, why would he care about us?"

Upon hearing this, Qinghu's face darkened, and he was about to speak when He Linyou stopped him.

"Hey, what are you saying? If it really wasn't Ye Chang who did it, the Bureau of Investigation would naturally release Ye Chang."

"If Ye Chang did it, we'll feel at ease waiting for the results, won't we?"

He Linyou spoke in a serious tone, without mentioning Qinghu at all.

What does it matter to him what happens to Qinghu?
If Ye Chang really cares, then he shouldn't bring Qinghu.

As for his conflict with Ye Chang, well, there's nothing that can't be resolved through mutual interests.

He also had a quota for recommending a top editor. If Ye Chang got it, he could get an extra 100,000 yuan in year-end bonus. He didn't believe Ye Chang would refuse.

The four, each with their own thoughts, waited at the Bureau of Investigation.

An hour later, Ye Chang came out.

Contrary to what the four had imagined, Ye Chang was actually escorted out by several people, while Fan Guodong, who had escorted them earlier, was now left at the back.

Judging from the looks of it, the person in front of him is of a much higher status than Fan Guodong.

With a hint of surprise and doubt, the four of them quietly approached.

"Mr. Ye, we've really messed things up. We were in the wrong this time. Once things have calmed down, we'll definitely pay you a visit!"

"Director, you're too kind. Regardless of whether they are underworld officials or not, I am first and foremost a citizen of Great Xia. As for ghosts and spirits, I will naturally take action if I have the ability."

Ye Chang said with a smile.

"Good! Your Shen Zhihong in the underworld is dedicated to fighting human trafficking, and you have the same ambition. Indeed, those who can join the underworld are no ordinary people!"

"Fan Guodong, tell Mr. Ye what to do next."

Fan Guodong stepped forward, watched Ye Chang say goodbye to his bureau chief, and a bitter smile appeared on his face.

"I really didn't expect you to be a messenger from the underworld. If you had told me earlier, we wouldn't have had to go through all this trouble."

Fan Guodong remarked with emotion.

"After this is all over, I'll treat you to dinner as an apology!"

"Okay, let's make an appointment then."

Ye Chang refused the bureau chief, but not Fan Guodong.

The bureau chief might be just being polite and not to be taken seriously, but Fan Guodong is different.

Recalling what had just happened, he felt somewhat emotional.

He never expected that after the net was removed from his body, his confession would have such an outcome.

Not only is the underworld not on any blacklist, but it also seems to be an ally of the Bureau of Investigation.

But why didn't the Underworld mention this when I joined?

Could it be that the underworld doesn't see anything wrong with cooperating with the Bureau of Investigation, and looks down on it?

Recalling the director's surprised expression earlier, Ye Chang became even more certain of his idea.

"Mr. Ye..."

"I'm a bit older, just call me Lao Ye."

Ye Chang said with a smile.

"Alright, Lao Ye, what the director just said stands. The Underworld and the Bureau of Investigation are one family. If you have any difficulties or needs, you can contact the Bureau of Investigation."

"Not just things related to paranormal events, but also things in daily life!"

"Putting everything else aside, if you're short of money, you can take a position at the Bureau of Investigation and take on a few missions. You can earn 10,000 to 20,000 a month. If you convert your points into Great Xia currency, you'll earn more than 100,000."

Ye Chang's eyes lit up upon hearing Fan Guodong's words.

In that case, it seems like I really don't need to look for a job anymore.

However, we need to think about this matter further.

"By the way, the situation in the city is complicated. I have a cleared route map here. Take a look and see which way is convenient for you to get home. I have to go on a mission later, so I can't take you. I suppose you don't need me to take you."

"Okay, I can manage on my own. You go ahead and do your work."

As Ye Chang was about to open his phone to check the map information that Fan Guodong had sent him after Fan Guodong left, he suddenly saw someone walking over out of the corner of his eye.

Upon closer inspection, who else could it be but He Linyou and her group?

A hint of mockery flashed in his eyes. Ignoring the four people who wanted to greet him, Ye Chang looked at the map on his phone and walked outside.

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PS: There will be another chapter later

(End of this chapter)