A heretical cultivator in Bureau 749, I'm the fiercest at pulling out tendons and skinning peop

Inside the spacious cabin of the transport drone, investigators from various branches huddled together in small groups, whispering amongst themselves.

What are you going to talk about?

What else is there to talk about! Let's just talk about how to gang up on those freaks from Jinghai after we land!

"If you ask me, we need to act as a unit! Once inside, no matter where we jump, we need to regroup first! After we regroup, we'll push straight through as a group! When we see those guys from Jinghai, no talk, just attack! If we can gang up on them, we won't fight one-on-one!"

"Yes, yes, yes! That's the way to do it! Those gentlemen, each one of them individually, are no pushovers! Especially that bastard Ji Zuodao, he's too wicked! He must be dealt with first!"

"And that dog! It's at least a powerful demon! It needs to be kept a close watch on!"

"That little girl looks harmless... but she's a zombie! A zombie, brothers! Has anyone here ever fought a zombie? I certainly haven't! Did anyone bring any glutinous rice or something?"

They talked back and forth, and the discussion was incredibly lively.

The main reason was that there was a guy next to me from some branch office who was such a great straight man!

People didn't interrupt much, but at crucial moments they would offer their support with "Hey, that's right!" "That makes sense!" "No problem!"

Goodness, it's like listening to a stand-up comedy routine. As soon as one side makes a comment, the other side will surely chime in, and they'll do it in the right place, tickling your sore spot perfectly.

They provide you with so much emotional value that it makes those who come up with the ideas feel like they're all brilliant strategists, and that their plans are absolutely flawless.

The atmosphere instantly became lively!

The more people talked about it, the more reliable the idea seemed, and the more they realized that Jinghai was not invincible!

One of the investigators, caught up in the enthusiasm of his straight man, slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Alright! It's settled then! Which precinct are you from, bro? Let's get to know each other better..."

As he spoke, he looked up, wanting to see what this "confidant" looked like.

He stopped mid-sentence.

His eyes were wide open, and his mouth was so wide it could fit a goose egg.

The "straight man" was sitting cross-legged on the ground, holding a half-eaten peach in his hand. He took a bite and chewed it with a crunch.

While chewing, she looked at them with a smile and great interest through her incredibly beautiful eyes.

That relaxed and carefree demeanor, that focused expression while listening to the lecture…

If you didn't know better, you'd really think he was listening to storytelling in a teahouse!

Holy crap! Ji Zuodao!

The cabin fell silent instantly.

The once lively "strategy meeting" suddenly fell silent, as if the power had been cut off.

Every single investigator who participated in the discussion blushed instantly, their faces turning a deep red, like boiled crabs, a mixture of red and blue, blue and purple.

I'm so embarrassed!

It's so damn embarrassing!

Discussing how to gang up on someone in front of them... what kind of nonsense is this?!

If word gets out, they are considered exceptional geniuses, one in a million, and quite prominent.

Now, forced by Jinghai, they have no choice but to resort to dirty tricks like bullying the weak and taking advantage of others' vulnerability...

Actually, I've been feeling a bit uneasy for a while now, and the person involved has caught me out!

This is utterly disgraceful!

Ji Zuodao was very astute; he could tell at a glance that these people were embarrassed and couldn't save face.

He spat out the fruit pit with a "poof," waved his hand dismissively, and laughed heartily and generously.

"Hey! We're all brothers, what's there to be embarrassed about!"

"If you ask me, the plan you guys just discussed is brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

He gave a thumbs-up, a look of admiration on his face, as if to say, "Great minds think alike."

"This year's martial arts competition is all about realism! In a real fight, who the hell cares about fairness or chivalry? That's all just empty talk!"

"We at Jinghai are awesome, right? But if we really run into a tough opponent and can't beat them, we'll call in reinforcements! Why fight one-on-one when we can gang up on someone? Doesn't that make sense?"

"If we can use a 'circle kick' strategy, then we definitely won't waste our energy on a one-on-one fight! It saves time and effort, and reduces unnecessary injuries and deaths—isn't that great!"

His words were so sincere and heartfelt, so sincere and candid.

For a moment, many investigators in the cabin looked at him with much gentler eyes.

Hey, you know what?!

Putting aside this guy's previous inhuman and shady dealings, just look at his current open and honest attitude...

This kid is actually quite pleasing to the eye! At least he looks like a decent human being!

Honestly, if Ji Zuodao hadn't acted so sinisterly before, several female investigators in the cabin would have pounced on him for his WeChat, given his handsome face that could bewitch even vixens.

They looked at Ji Zuodao with incredibly complex emotions.

It's like seeing a beautifully packaged, enticingly fragrant, and delicious-looking top-quality chocolate.

pity.

On the chocolate, there was a bright, shiny speck of something indescribable, resembling feces.

Eat it, it's disgusting.

I'm craving it but I don't want to eat it.

I'm so conflicted, so incredibly conflicted.

"Great, Jinghai's is impressive." Someone in the crowd muttered a low praise.

These words resonated with many people.

Yes, they were openly discussed and ganged up on by us, and instead of being angry, they expressed understanding and even affirmed our stance...

That magnanimity, that demeanor... although something still feels a little off, it's certainly quite impressive.

"Hmph!" Ji Zuodao waved his hand, with an expression that said, "It's no big deal. It's not a big deal."

"We in Jinghai also like to get dirty. Our eldest brother doesn't laugh at the second brother; we're both the same, so neither of us should complain about the other's dirtiness."

He said it so casually, with a smile on his face.

The slightly warm and harmonious atmosphere that had just begun to rise in the cabin instantly cooled down again.

Many investigators' smiles froze, and the gentleness in their eyes quickly faded, replaced by vigilance and doubt.

and many more……

Do you like doing dirty things?

Why doesn't the eldest brother laugh at the second brother?

Why does this sound so awkward?

Almost simultaneously, every investigator felt a jolt of fear in their heart.

A not-so-pleasant premonition, like a cold wind sneaking up their trouser legs in winter, suddenly rushed up, making the back of their necks feel a little chilly.

This kid...

What exactly is he trying to do?!

He snuck in and overheard us discussing how to deal with him. Instead of stopping us, we encouraged him…

Now they're saying "they like to do dirty things"...

As everyone looked at Ji Zuodao's smiling, seemingly sincere face, their sense of foreboding grew stronger.

This kid... he's definitely up to no good again!

Ji Zuodao chuckled, revealing a set of white teeth, as he observed the sudden shift in everyone's guarded and alarmed expressions.

"Hey, look at you all, is it really necessary? Everyone's cultivation level is currently capped at the Meridian Opening Realm. With so many of you, are you afraid of just one person?"

He waved his hand, speaking in a relaxed tone as if he were chatting casually. After finishing, he ignored the ever-changing expressions on everyone's faces and strolled back to Liu Ming and his group.

They huddled together, whispering amongst themselves, probably plotting something mischievous again.

His meddling completely destroyed the atmosphere of "shared hatred and common goals" that had been building.

The group looked at each other, all feeling that getting together to discuss how to gang up on each other just didn't feel right.

The main culprit heard it all, and is even encouraging you to come and beat them up. That feels weird.

Alright, stop thinking about it. Everyone, sit down, meditate, and calm your minds.