Mad Doctor No. 9

Meeting the parents? Wang Tian was slightly taken aback, then realized that this was probably not just a simple matter of expressing gratitude, but rather that the Su family wanted to befriend him, or even... arrange a marriage? A woman as talented and beautiful as Su Qingxuan, who was also the eldest daughter of the Su family, would be tempted by any power if she could be married off.

However, Wang Tianzhi did not come to participate in this kind of marriage alliance between large families.

"Miss Su, thank you for your father's kindness," Wang Tian politely declined.

The peaceful days were broken once again. This time, Wang Tian frowned as he received some news.

Nightingale's face was ashen as she said, "Based on the clues you provided and international intelligence, we have discovered that the Black Witch Cult's activities have become increasingly frequent recently, mainly concentrated in the border areas of some small countries in Southeast Asia."

Even more disturbing is that in these locations, we discovered residual energy from the Eternal Life Society's gene-enhancing drugs, as well as traces of smuggled raw materials. We suspect that the Eternal Life Society is colluding with the Black Cult, or that the Eternal Life Society may be conducting some kind of experiment in secret.

"There really is a connection." Wang Tian wasn't surprised. "The Eternal Life Society is capable of anything in pursuit of so-called 'evolution' and 'power,' so it's quite normal for them to collude with cults like the Black Witch Cult. Lin Wan'er's matter might just be the beginning."

"Also, Su Qingxuan sent me a message." Nightingale looked strange. "She said that after Lin Wan'er woke up, she remembered some fragmented memories. It seems that in a small town in Southeast Asia, she accidentally stumbled into a secret sacrificial site and saw some things she shouldn't have seen."

The Black Witch Cult is trying to silence us. Furthermore, the Su family's investigation in Southeast Asia has been hindered, resulting in several deaths. Su Qingxuan… I hope you can escort her to Southeast Asia to investigate this matter more thoroughly and prevent future trouble. The reward… is very generous. She also said that there might be important clues about the Eternal Life Society involved.”

Sending Su Qingxuan to Southeast Asia—what's the purpose? To infiltrate the Black Witch Cult's stronghold? Without a doubt, this is an extremely dangerous undertaking.

Wang Tian asked, "Does she know it's dangerous?"

"Yes. But this matter not only concerns the Su family and the Lin family, but may also involve more innocent people, and even implicate the conspiracy behind the Eternal Life Society."

Nightingale looked at Wang Tian, ​​"As for Elder Xu, you can decide for yourself. From an intelligence perspective, infiltrating Southeast Asia might yield some clues about the Eternal Life Society, or even some secret bases and laboratories. However, the risks are also very high."

Wang Tian thought about it.

This trip to Southeast Asia was fraught with danger. The Black Witch Cult was full of cunning schemes, and the Eternal Life Society was also eyeing him covetously.

However, the benefits are also enormous.

The fragments of "The Star Medicine Treasure Mirror" record some of the strange medicines and witchcraft principles of Southeast Asia, which may be verified and supplemented locally.

Most importantly, finding evidence or a base of collusion between the Eternal Life Society and the Black Witch Cult would be crucial in cracking down on the Eternal Life Society.

"Tell her I agree," Wang Tian decided. "But the itinerary and plans are entirely up to me. Yuwei and Qingyun, come with us."

"Okay, I'll take care of it right away."

Three days later, everything was ready.

Wang Tian, ​​Qin Yuwei, Zhang Qingyun, Su Qingxuan, and two trusted bodyguards, a total of six people, boarded a flight to Southeast Asia under the guise of a business trip.

The plane landed at an international airport in a country in Southeast Asia, in a bustling city.

As soon as I stepped out of the airport, I was greeted by a humid, stuffy air, full of exotic charm.

Su Qingxuan had already arranged everything, including a private car that would take the two of them to a high-end hotel by the sea.

"Let's rest here for the day. We'll set off for Baka Town tomorrow." Su Qingxuan sat in the hotel room, spreading out a map. "As far as I know, the Black Witch Cult is frequently active in that area, and the secret place where the 'Blood God' totem was discovered is deep in the rainforest near Baka Town, which is Black Witch Cult territory. We need a reliable guide."

Wang Tian said, "I'm going to find Director Xiang. Don't reveal your identities or your purpose yet."

As evening fell, Wang Tian walked alone into a bar near the hotel.

Such places are generally good for gathering underground intelligence.

He ordered a local specialty drink, found a corner to sit down, and slightly expanded his mental energy.

Soon, his gaze fell on a burly local middle-aged man.

This person carried a faint but palpable aura of killing intent, clearly indicating that he had killed countless people and was extremely familiar with this rainforest.

"Friend, I've heard that the rainforest around Baka Town is quite interesting?" Wang Tian walked over, speaking fluent local dialect.

The man looked at Wang Tian warily: "Outsider, the rainforest is not a tourist destination; it's fraught with danger."

"That's precisely why I need a good guide." Wang Tian pushed several large bills in front of him and said, "Money doesn't matter. I need to go deep into the rainforest to find a place."

Upon seeing the banknote, the man's eyes gleamed with greed, but also with wariness: "Where? Deep in the jungle are man-eating beasts, and... even more terrifying creatures."

Wang Tian stared into his eyes and said, "It's an ancient sacrificial site with strange totems."

The man's expression changed slightly, and he whispered, "What are you looking for that place? That's Black Serpent Society territory! You'll never come back!"

"A black snake?" Wang Tian's eyes lit up.

"Don't ask any more questions!" The man seemed very scared and tried to leave with the money in his hand.

Wang Tian placed a hand on his shoulder, a gentle yet irresistible force emanating from him: "Tell me everything you know. Otherwise..." A wisp of cold air rose from his fingertips.

The man shuddered, feeling as if his shoulder was about to be crushed; he knew he had kicked a hornet's nest.

"That...that's a snake valley deep in the rainforest, known only to the Black Snake Society and a few old hunters. It's been very unsafe there lately; strangers frequently come and go, and there are strange noises and lights...even we locals are hesitant to approach. It's said...some kind of terrifying ritual is taking place there."

Wang Tian wrote it down: "Snake Valley... is there a map, or a safe route that can take us nearby?"

After a moment's hesitation, the man finally produced a simple hand-drawn map, which marked several dangerous places and relatively safe routes. He promised to take them to a hunter's hut on the edge of the rainforest early the next morning, saying he would rather die than venture any deeper.

After obtaining the information he wanted, Wang Tiansong dismissed the burly man and gave him some money: "Watch your mouth."

Back at the hotel, Wang Tian recounted what had happened.