This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 289 Old Acquaintance

Most of the agents from the Bureau of Extraordinary Investigations who sacrificed their lives had no wounds, so after their souls returned to life, their condition would slowly recover even without intravenous fluids, and they would not need any additional treatment. Even if they had injuries, they were mostly caused by bumps and knocks.

"I'm alive, I'm really alive!"

"Here too, the heartbeat has returned!"

The medical staff at the scene were the most excited. One by one, those who had been confirmed dead began to regain their vital signs before their eyes, and some even began to wake up directly, which was simply unbelievable.

Even though some of the medical staff were from the medical team within the Bureau of Investigation, the scene before them was so moving that they could hardly contain themselves.

One doctor couldn't help but look at Liu Hongyu and the ghost and ask.

"Master, if comrades sacrifice their lives in the future, can this method be used to bring them back to life?"

This question is clearly naive; even some agents from the Bureau of Extraordinary Investigations understand that it is unlikely.

Liu Hongyu remained silent, while the ghost beside him, who was calming himself down, shook his head in response.

"No, they were able to return to life because they were originally struck by my Soul-Severing Blade, which robbed them of their souls. Their souls were also stored in my Yin-Yang Fan, and their physical bodies were perfectly preserved without any damage. If any of these factors were missing, it would be difficult for them to return to life."

Liu Hongyu looked at the person next to him.

"Fellow Daoist previously mentioned retrieving people from the River Styx; is there any other version of events?"

"Of course, it exists, but in this day and age, I can no longer sense the River Styx. Even if I could sense it, in my current state, if I tried to enter the River Styx, I'm afraid I would be swept away by it."

Liu Hongyu's eyes flashed.

"And what about 1,700 years ago?"

"Seventeen hundred years ago?"

The ghost frowned slightly, looking puzzled.

"In such a distant past, how could I possibly know? I'm afraid it's even uncertain whether the River Styx was still connected at that time."

"That's true."

Liu Hongyu nodded ambiguously in response, but his mind was already racing. In fact, what the person in front of him said was right. Seventeen hundred years ago, the River Styx had not yet formed, or was not so perfect. Even the Netherworld was in a state of fragmentation, just as chaotic as the mortal world.

"The current situation is both complex and simple. As I said before, these people will help you understand the specific situation. However, one thing is certain: the connection between heaven and earth has not yet been opened. The apparent revival of spiritual energy in heaven and earth is merely our final gamble, unleashing our potential together with heaven and earth."

The ghost looked at the people around him. These people were indeed not ordinary mortals. Liu Hongyu had already explained some basic information beforehand. The rest required a long period of personal experience to understand the current situation. Otherwise, just talking about it might not be convincing.

"Oh, by the way, fellow Daoist, since you haven't fully recovered and your memory is hazy, it will be much easier for them to investigate your identity. The current imperial court is not like the old system; it's extremely efficient. They might even be able to find news of old acquaintances."

Liu Hongyu's words were somewhat meaningful. In fact, even after his in-depth contact with the Great Yan, he repeatedly raised his opinion of it. This was even though he thought he knew the modern world quite well. However, there seemed to be some hidden information in his words, but he didn't point it out.

The ghost nodded slightly and looked to his side, especially at the leader.

"I apologize for my rudeness earlier. Please continue to guide me in the future!"

As spirits and deities, they were above mortals for most of the past and paid little attention to them.

However, the spirits and deities who experienced the period of rapid depletion of spiritual energy are different. They are very sensitive to the state of some mortals. During that period, some spirits and deities would even take the initiative to appear in front of mortals in order to gain their faith for a while.

Especially those around us who have a bright aura are often believers whom ghosts and gods greatly desire.

These people generally have relatively "pure" beliefs. Even if they have desires and demands, they are rarely driven by absolute selfishness. Therefore, their desires are also a form of great love.

Upon seeing the ghosts and deities bowing, Si Weifeng quickly returned the greeting with ancient etiquette.

"We are too kind, we were just being reckless!"
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At the Kyoto Bureau of Extraordinary Investigations headquarters, a group of people who had been anxiously waiting finally received the latest news.

In Duan Kang's large office, Si Weifeng's live communication feed appeared on the electronic screen later that day, and the basic situation was reported in this way.

Based on Liu Hongyu's later description and the initial circumstances, classifying this unusual event as Level 3 or higher is entirely justified.

But the outcome was good; there were only injuries and no deaths, and the injured did not suffer any serious injuries. However, many people were still quite weak after being revived and needed a period of rest.

An ordinary person would probably need a month to recover, but the agents of the Extraordinary Investigation Bureau are already beyond the limits of ordinary people, so they're back to their energetic selves in just a few days. A detailed report on the entire operation and the information gathered will be uploaded later; since we already know the basic information, there's no rush to learn more.

Now, Duan Kang and the others are more concerned about the real culprit behind this unusual event.

"So, do you now know who that ghost or deity in the ancient town's City God Temple is?"

After listening to the brief report, Duan Kang asked this question. Many people around him were also looking at the screen. On the other side, Si Weifeng nodded and moved the mouse to transmit the information, which also appeared directly on the screen of the Bureau of Investigation.

"We reviewed the construction report of the ancient town and the renovation report of the City God Temple, interviewed local elders, and consulted a large number of local county records. We can roughly confirm that the person was once known as Mr. Qi Yue. According to the local county records, he was a relatively famous hero more than 400 years ago. After his death, he was invited into the City God Temple by the local people and local officials and revered as the Yin-Yang Messenger who travels day and night."

"As for other information, it is difficult to find. It is unclear what Mr. Qi Yue's real name is. He is revered as a chivalrous hero, but it is also unclear what he did. All that is known is that when he was in Zhuyu County, he fought against mountain bandits and demons, and died as a result. The county annals record that he 'snatched people from the mouths of demons, fought bravely and died, and saved twenty-three children.' Therefore, the local residents are very grateful!"

"Did it say what happened to that monster? Was it sealed away or destroyed? Is it possible that it still exists?"

Li Kai couldn't help but ask this question. Once bitten, twice shy. Although the last time the Demon Sealing Rock was not exactly a bite, it still made people cautious.

In modern times, the Bureau of Extraordinary Investigations needs to maintain stability, and its top priority is to address the uncertainties that arise after the resurgence of spiritual energy.

"This should have been eliminated. Although the county annals don't record it in detail, there is a list of those who were commended for their demon-slaying. Mr. Qi Yue is listed first, followed by some constables and knights-errant. Most of the victims were invited to the local City God Temple."

"Ah That's good!"

Duan Kang looked at the person on the screen, thought for a moment, and then asked another question.

"What did Mr. Liu say? And how is Mr. Qi Yue's condition?"

"Mr. Qi Yue is in good condition. We showed him some local documents, and he went into the City God Temple, where he seemed to be deep in thought. The ancient town attractions are temporarily closed, and we have people stationed there, so there's no need to worry about disturbing him. As for Mr. Liu, he seems very interested in Mr. Qi Yue, and..."

Si Weifeng thought for a moment before continuing.

"And he seemed to trust this Mr. Qi Yue quite a bit. Of course, it turned out that his conclusion was probably correct, but he probably knew more than we did. After the duel ended, Mr. Liu came out and told me that this ghost was trustworthy and that we should remove the formation."

"Is it possible that he actually knows him, but just hasn't said it out loud, and instead lets Mr. Qi Yue figure it out himself?"

"That's possible!"

Upon hearing this, Duan Kang, Li Kai, and many others at the headquarters of the Bureau of Extraordinary Investigations breathed a sigh of relief, rather than expressing doubt or deep thought.

"I see. We'll find out eventually, at least for now we don't have to worry about anything going wrong!"

The trust placed in Hidden Immortal Valley made the Bureau of Extraordinary Investigations realize that there was no need to worry too much.

I was worried that the ghosts and spirits might have gotten out of control after the chaos, but since Liu Hongyu said it wasn't a big problem, it seems there shouldn't be any issues.

"However, we still cannot relax; we must remain vigilant and isolate ourselves from unauthorized individuals."

"understand!"

On the other end of the video call, Si Weifeng waited for headquarters to cut off the contact before shutting down his computer. Then, looking out the window at the distant City God Temple, a huge weight was lifted from his heart.

As the temporary person in charge, Si Weifeng is staying here, while Zheng Xing, the original person in charge, is still lying in the hospital. Due to his misjudgment of the situation, it is unknown whether Zheng Xing will be punished for this incident, and it is unlikely that he will receive any credit.

Inside the main hall of the City God Temple, Qi Yue stood in the center, looking at the statue that resembled her only six or seven parts, and then at the dusty City God statue in the center.

"Lord City God, you too have vanished into nothingness."

Within the entire underworld, there was no other presence, only Qi Yue himself remained. He looked down at the knife at his waist, then took out the folding fan, seemingly lost in thought. After a moment, he walked out of the main hall.

Although the ancient town was quiet, it was a scenic spot embedded in the city. The residential buildings and shopping malls next to the ancient town had long since returned to normal, and the noisy sounds of the city reached Qi Yue's ears.

"The world is completely different now."
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In Hidden Immortal Valley, Xi Miao was waiting at Little Sacred Mountain, and Zhuang Lin had not yet emerged from seclusion. After Liu Hongyu returned here, he found Wuming and told him about the things that happened before he came back, with a mysterious smile.

On the plaza outside the Chuan Gong Building, Wuming looked at the distant mountains. His originally calm face showed a slight ripple after listening to what Liu Hongyu had to say.

"Qi Yue? Has he survived to this day as well?"

(End of this chapter)