Xiao Zhe looked at Yin Yang with a strange expression.
“Something big?”
“If I remember correctly, the farthest place you've been in the last two years is the vegetable market. The rest of the time, you've just been watering those few pathetic flower pots of yours. What could you possibly have to do?”
Yin Yang gave a gentle smile.
“An important matter that can only be done during a full moon.”
Xiao Zhe’s expression grew even more peculiar.
“Are you going on a date? No way, man. You can actually pick up girls while working at the mortuary?”
“Then again, it’s not that surprising. With those looks of yours, girls really do find you likable.”
“Fine, I’ll go watch the moon by myself then.”
Yin Yang chuckled but didn’t offer any further explanation.
Xiao Zhe rubbed his round face.
“A lot of big shots will be at Jiuqing Mountain that day. Most of Wangduan City’s forces will be there to protect the nobles. You’d better be careful staying in the city.”
“Careful of what?”
“Careful of that serial skinner! My god, seven people skinned in one month—isn't that terrifying?”
“Think about it. He was already so brazen when the security officers were around. If they're all gone, won't he just go wild?”
Xiao Zhe raised an eyebrow as he reached this point.
“A psychopathic killer like that might be brewing some massive plan!”
“When the time comes, there might be rivers of blood!”
“Hahaha!”
“What are you laughing at?”
Xiao Zhe was quite annoyed by Yin Yang’s sudden laughter. Yin Yang quickly waved his hands.
“Nothing, nothing. I just think that he might not necessarily kill anyone. Maybe he wants to watch the moon that day too?”
Xiao Zhe looked at Yin Yang as if he were an idiot.
“Are you stupid? That’s a psychopathic killer. Have you ever seen a psycho who spends his days raising flowers and watching the moon?”
Yin Yang remained silent, glancing at his small watering can as he quietly tended to his flowers.
“Here, take this.”
Xiao Zhe pulled out a revolver from behind him and handed it to Yin Yang. Yin Yang stared at it, looking completely bewildered.
“What are you looking at? Take it! Otherwise, how can I feel at ease leaving you alone in the city?”
Xiao Zhe had an expression that said, ‘Don’t be afraid, I’ve got your back.’
“This... I don’t think I’ll need it.”
“How can you not need it?”
As he spoke, Xiao Zhe flipped open the cylinder.
“This is good stuff. Look at the first round—it’s a blank, meant for warning shots.”
“The second is an armor-piercing round; it has high penetration.”
“The third is an explosive round; it packs a real punch.”
“The fourth is the impressive one: an anti-magic bullet. A single one of these costs a thousand credits! My old man bought them from those Taoists. They’re very powerful.”
“The fifth is also an anti-magic bullet, so I won't repeat myself.”
“As for the last one, it’s a red flare bullet. It was also blessed by those Taoists, though it’s much cheaper.”
“It’ll burst into a cloud of red light that’s clearly visible even during the day. It’s more effective than a standard signal flare.”
He gave the revolver a stylish spin before handing the grip to Yin Yang.
“Take it.”
“But... but I don’t know how to use a gun.”
“What’s there to know about this piece of junk? Just line up your eye, the sight, and the enemy in one line!”
Xiao Zhe forced the revolver into Yin Yang’s hand.
“Hold onto it. With this in your hand, even a common Sequence 7 would get the jitters.”
Yin Yang gripped the handle, remaining silent for a long time.
...
“Sir, the interrogation is complete. They are followers of the Shadow Lotus Church.”
“Those lunatics? Why would they set their sights on this small city?”
The Shadow Lotus Church was quite infamous in Great Wei. After all, there were very few organizations that spent their days inciting the commoners yet still hadn't been wiped out.
What puzzled Lord Mei was that the Shadow Lotus Church usually only appeared in major cities with populations in the millions or tens of millions. Why would they come to such a remote little place?
“It is indeed the Shadow Lotus Church. Although the Killer Pathway has been leaked and many people can become Killers now...”
“Only they could deploy two Shadows at once.”
Lord Mei nodded, feeling a lingering sense of dread as he recalled the duo’s methods.
“The methods of these heretics are indeed bizarre. If we hadn't raided their hideout, catching them would have been no easy feat.”
“But why are they skinning people too? And the skins of transcendents, no less.”
Zhou Yu’s expression was grim.
“They don’t know much. They were just following the orders of a church elder. Supposedly, it’s for the birth of the Holy Son.”
“The Holy Son?”
Lord Mei’s brow furrowed so deeply it could have crushed a fly.
“A remote city like this is actually involved with them? It seems I really must contact the family.”
“Zhou Yu, there are only seven days left until the moon-watching at Jiuqing Mountain. Many important figures will be arriving then.”
“Even the Minister’s daughter will be coming. Security must be flawless!”
“I admit, I underestimated this place.”
“Take your men to Jiuqing Mountain now and inspect it thoroughly from top to bottom.”
“I will contact the family. We need powerful experts!”
Zhou Yu nodded solemnly. Both of them knew that using the family’s resources would diminish Lord Mei’s achievements when it came time for his promotion, but they couldn't afford to worry about that now.
After all, if anything went wrong during the moon-watching at Jiuqing Mountain, Lord Mei’s path to promotion would likely end right here.
Even if he moved elsewhere to continue his official career, having such a mess on his record would mean his strength after promotion wouldn't be very significant.
“Five days is enough time to get here from Central City.”
“Bureau Chief Guo should have come around by now. As long as he doesn't try to claim the credit, I’ll let him take his pick of the benefits!”
“However, such matters cannot be discussed openly. Li Yun!”
“Present!”
An Executioner stepped forward from the side.
“Have you made contact with Bureau Chief Guo’s son?”
“We get along quite well.”
“Drop a hint to him.”
“Yes, sir!”
...
Five days passed in the blink of an eye.
Because of the ‘prime observation point,’ many tourists had recently arrived in Wangduan City.
In Great Wei, there was no shortage of people with both money and leisure time.
Because of this, all industries in Wangduan City had been making a fortune lately, which was another of Lord Mei’s achievements.
According to his original calculations, he only needed to serve as an official here for two years to gain a record of service in livelihood, public security, economic development, and more.
These would play a decisive role when he sought promotion to Sequence 5.
But looking at things now, it seemed unlikely he would receive a good evaluation for public security.
“I’ll be counting on the two of you for this moon-watching ceremony!”
Lord Mei’s attitude was extremely respectful. Standing before him were two middle-aged men in black suits.
“Rest assured, sir. This is within our line of duty.”
The speaker was a lean man, a Sequence 7 of the Ward Guard Pathway.
A Clerk!
Even the current head of the Security Bureau, Bureau Chief Guo, was only a Clerk.
The other middle-aged man, who remained silent, was a Sequence 7 of the Corpse Bearer Pathway.
A Gravedigger!
In addition to these two, the Mei family had sent ten more Ward Guards!
This was the full extent of the support the Mei family had sent to Lord Mei.
It wasn't that the Mei family lacked other experts, but rather that if even this lineup couldn't stabilize the situation...
Then Lord Mei was no longer worth the family’s continued investment.
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