84: Traitor Dark One, Thousands of Aliens Attack!

Chapter 84: Traitor - Dark One, Thousands of Other Races Attack!

The murder case in Yun Lake Garden Community was handled very quickly. Similar to the previous sewer body case, it was still a battle between Dark creatures and Lizardmen.

In the following two days, there were many cases. Bai Yu and the others couldn't rest in the afternoon and were running around all day.

The other races seemed to have premeditated, starting various small actions.

Cases like the Black Blood pregnant woman case involving the Son of an Evil God, and indoor Dark Creature attacks have occurred frequently in the past two days.

While the investigation was still ongoing, the date had already reached the 31st.

The auction was about to begin!

Early in the morning.

Bai Yu had just woken up, washed himself, and looked in the mirror.

He took a deep breath.

“Whoosh~”

He was somewhat overwhelmed by the seven or eight cases he investigated yesterday.

Especially the three Black Blood pregnant women related to the Son of an Evil God case.

Although they all survived after he absorbed the evil Qi, this evil Qi was draining their life force!

After Bai Yu dealt with them, they would age considerably, not only affecting their lifespan and appearance but also dealing a heavy blow to their families.

In short, this case, occurring to sensitive pregnant women, had an extremely negative social impact.

One of the pregnant women even gave birth to a pure black stillborn baby!

“However, the Official side acted quickly, and now they are considering sending all suspected infected targets to Xiangya Hospital.”

“In that case, if the symptoms are mild, the treatment won't cause major problems.”

“But even with so many patients, there's still no clue about the Son of an Evil God case. It looks like a viral infection, and the source can't be found in a short time. If it drags on, I definitely won't be able to handle it.”

“Black Demon Ancestor… If only I knew his specific abilities.”

“But no matter what, today's focus is still on the auction.”

“The Vampire case hasn't concluded yet either.”

“Whoosh~ I hope some important clues come up.”

After finishing his thoughts, Bai Yu looked at today's intelligence.

He thought, with all these things happening recently, there should be important intelligence today, right?

Intelligence Value: 96

Intelligence One (White)

Keywords: Yun Lake Water Beast

Intelligence Value Required: 5

Intelligence Two (White)

Keywords: Zhao Yu

Intelligence Value Required: 5

Intelligence Three (Green)

Keywords: Fatal Assassination

Intelligence Value Required: 20

Intelligence Four (Green)

Keywords: Dragon Blood Tree

Intelligence Value Required: 20

He quickly scanned them.

“Yun Lake Water Beast, it seems to be related to the River Monster case. Should I exchange for it?”

After some consideration, even if he exchanged for it, it would be impossible to seal off Yun Lake just because of his words.

“I did see that huge catfish before, it was quite frightening.”

As someone with thalassophobia, he clearly remembered how terrifying it was then.

He decided to mention to the captain that there might be large water monsters in Yun Lake and that surveillance was needed.

Save where he could!

In three days, he would be able to exchange for new purple-grade intelligence.

A jiaolong pearl, plus the Dragon River Woman, would be of great use to him.

“But this Zhao Yu…”

Bai Yu couldn't help but frown.

This guy had interacted with him quite a bit recently and was one of the more active members of the analysis team.

However, why was this person worth five points of intelligence?

“Should I exchange for it?”

Bai Yu recalled the scene a few days ago at noon when this guy knocked on his door. He was simply too eager.

And he highly suspected that this guy was pressed against his door.

At that time, he was planning to go out and only heard the knock when he reached the door, which made him keep an eye out later.

Thinking of this, Bai Yu always felt that this guy was strange.

And he was someone around him whom he didn't know well, yet his value was equal to that of Director Yang, Zheng Guoyi, and others. It usually wouldn't be simple.

He would exchange for it to see what was going on!

Codename: Dark One

Name: Zhao Yu

Gender: Male

Age: 20 years old

Occupation: Member of the Seventh Group Analysis Team, Jiangnan District

1. Original Background Investigation: Zhao Yu joined the Jiangnan Investigation Bureau in September 2036.

2. Blood Demon Invasion Time: (June 15, 2037 ~ ???): The Dark One was in a latent state, activated on July 23rd, currently in initial control of the host, capable of briefly controlling the host and influencing the host's behavior. Currently responsible for stealing important intelligence from within the Jiangnan Investigation Bureau and inquiring about the movements of important figures.

3. Special Mission (July 28, 2037)

Bai Yu, a new member of the Seventh Group, is suspected of showing excessively high potential and has special abilities, requiring strict monitoring. (After investigation, this person's performance is abnormal and requires targeted elimination.)

Deputy Director Yang of the Jiangnan District Investigation Bureau is suspected of having greatly improved his abilities and requires close attention.

“Blood Demon!”

Bai Yu suddenly looked at the right wall of his room.

“That guy lives next door to me.”

His eyes couldn't help but narrow.

“I wondered why he's been acting a bit strange lately. I didn't expect it to be related to the Blood Demon…”

He fell silent at this point.

Well, to be honest, Zhao Yu being a Blood Demon was not as shocking as Zhou Wen, a stranger, being a Blood Demon.

Zhao Yu had only recently latched onto him, even making him feel a bit disgusted.

Since there wasn't a deep emotional connection, his emotions naturally didn't change much upon learning he was a Blood Demon.

“Strict monitoring, targeted elimination of me, huh? I'd like to see how you manage that!”

After learning that there was an internal mole in the Bureau, Bai Yu's previous focus had been on the rich families.

He hadn't expected it to be a member of the analysis team within their own group!

“Since I know the Blood Demon is on this guy, the Investigation Bureau can completely capture the Blood Demon alive!”

“Speaking of which, I only knew of the Blood Demon's existence; I hadn't seen one with my own eyes. This is the first Blood Demon caught, and it can also make the Investigation Bureau confirm the existence of such creatures as Blood Demons and push for an internal screening, right?”

“The Lei Family, perhaps, can also be gradually overthrown…”

“Thinking about it this way, it's a great thing.”

“These five intelligence points were worth it!”

He then looked at the remaining two pieces of intelligence.

Keywords: Fatal Assassination, worth twenty intelligence points.

Exchange!

Since there was an internal mole, he definitely needed to check on such keywords.

Moreover, with the auction approaching and various important figures gathering.

Perhaps, he was about to face another crisis!

File Codename: Night Blood Curtain

1. Operation Background: A large-scale auction held for the construction of a canal project, gathering important figures from various forces.

2. Event Summary: The Vampire Clan and other foreign races launched a large-scale attack on the auction house as the auction neared its end, causing a large number of casualties.

3. Participating Forces:

Leading Parties: Vampire Clan, Fishmen, Lizardmen, Barbarian Tribe.

Allied Parties: Demon Race, Lich Race.

4. Main Attack Targets of the Enemy in This Incident:

Director of Ling Neng Research Institute - Professor Kong Shen: Deceased.

Main members of the Seventh Group, Jiangnan District: One deceased - Liu Feifei, two severely injured - Zhao Bin, Qin Wanqing.

Yun An Group executives - Zhang Kun and nine others: Eight deceased, one injured.

Beishan Group Chairman - Wang Chongfei: Wang Chongfei suffered minor injuries.

(Omitted)

5. Casualties on Both Sides

Our side: 327 deceased, 168 injured. Including…

Enemy side: 682 deceased, including one half-step Linghai Realm and eight Lingyuan Realm Peak.

7. Objective of the Operation: According to investigations, this incident was a serious provocative act led by the Vampire Clan against the Tianhai City Official.

And this operation was a prelude to the Blood Pi Xiu and Thunder Laboratory cases, an important test of Tianhai City Official's intelligence capabilities.

Bai Yu clenched his right fist as he saw the seven important targets that were attacked.

He didn't want anything to happen to the other important figures either. But if they truly died in the end, he wouldn't feel too much.

After all, he wasn't really familiar with them.

However, Liu Feifei's death and two teammates being severely injured were something he definitely couldn't accept!

This was very realistic. Car accidents, explosions, random shootings, wars—in this world, too many people died, and people left every moment.

He would feel heartbroken, but the next day he would still live well.

But the death of someone close could affect him for a long time.

“Although my strength has expanded, if I didn't have the White Dragon's help, I would still be at the bottom of the team.”

“But in the intelligence, there's no news of me being injured…”

So far, everyone had protected him very well.

“Sigh~”

Bai Yu sighed heavily.

“This attack directly targeted the auction venue, involving the lives of so many people. If it's still the previous method of revealing just a little bit, it won't be able to stop it at all!”

"Since the foreign races want to play such a big game, then let's play along!"

"Damn it!!!"

He slowly calmed his emotions, searching for important information within.

[A rehearsal for the Blood Pi Xiu Case and the Thunder Laboratory Case, a crucial test of the Tianhai City Official's intelligence?]

Combining this with the Blood Pi Xiu incident mentioned in the previous Underworld Messenger's intelligence, it was Blood Head who led the ambush on their Investigation Bureau members.

Bai Yu finally understood now.

"It seems they suspect me because I've disrupted their plans multiple times?"

"Haha~ That's true! If their plans have been foiled so many times and they remain indifferent, they'd be fools."

"No wonder, even though I was worried about the Blood Pi Xiu activating early, I completely ignored it during the incident. It turns out such an unexpected development occurred at the auction!"

"It's just... why is there another Thunder Laboratory Case? Professor Feng won't be returning anytime soon. The Thunder Laboratory's defenses have also increased significantly, and its protection is quite formidable. Why are the Blood Clan still fixated on it?"

Bai Yu pondered while jotting down this crucial information.

He also considered how to handle this attack.

"Judging by the casualties on the enemy's side, they must have deployed heavy forces for this incident. The number must exceed 1000!"

"With so many foreign races, without sufficient preparation, we definitely won't be able to handle them."

"I must inform Director Yang about this intelligence as soon as possible. If he can't find more helpers, then this auction is definitely out of the question!"

After finishing his notes, Bai Yu also looked at the intelligence regarding the Dragon Blood Tree.

Anything related to a Dragon must be exchanged for!

And today is an auction; perhaps he could pick up a treasure there.

[File - Dragon Blood Tree

I. Item Description: The Dragon Blood Tree is an ancient, special tree species. Its appearance is withered, and it stands about two to three meters tall.

The trunk surface is covered with thick dust, seemingly lifeless, but in fact, it contains powerful energy.

II. Special Properties: The Dragon Blood Tree has strict requirements for its cultivation method. It needs to be nourished with the blood of foreign creatures, with Dragon Bloodline being the most suitable.

After proper cultivation, the Dragon Blood Tree can regain vitality, release its inherent power, and produce treasures like Dragon Blood Fruits that can enhance one's strength.

III. Historical Background: The origin of the Dragon Blood Tree is currently untraceable, suspected to be related to the ancient True Dragons from the Primordial Mythology era of Chinese civilization.

However, in modern evolution, its concept has blended with Western Dragon tree species, and the Dragon Blood Tree's abilities have undergone a slight change.

This situation occurs not only with the Dragon Blood Tree but also with various figures or treasures that combine Eastern and Western cultures. The fundamental reason remains unknown.

IV. Modern Circulation: In late July 2037, the Dragon Blood Tree was acquired by Wang Chongfei, the chairman of Beishan Group, at an auction in Tianhai City.

Wang Chongfei was also attacked and sustained minor injuries after leaving the auction.

V. Cultivation and Theft: Wang Chongfei began searching through ancient texts and spent three years to learn that this item was a Dragon Blood Tree. He immediately began cultivating it. However, six months later, he was unfortunately assassinated by foreign races. The specific details of this case are still under investigation.

File Records:

1. Acquisition and auction records of the Dragon Blood Tree.

2. The chairman's method and process for cultivating the Dragon Blood Tree: (omitted)

3. On-site investigation report and preliminary analysis of the assassination incident.

Correct Cultivation Method:

Extract pure Blood Clan blood for cultivation...

Obtain Lizardmen blood and extract it, following these steps: ... (Dragon-Human Race and Eastern and Western Dragon-type creatures have better effects)]

As expected, it was indeed the big treasure of tonight's auction.

"It's a good thing there's a more detailed cultivation method, otherwise, I feel like I would have bought this intelligence for nothing."

After quickly jotting it down, Bai Yu checked the time. It was seven-thirty!

The auction started at twelve-thirty PM.

The team leader's message said to depart before eleven o'clock.

The location was Mote Manor, in the northeastern suburbs of Tianhai City.

"I've finished reading all the intelligence."

"This attack intelligence must be revealed now, otherwise, it will truly be a dead end."

"If this attack is not handled properly, it will only make the foreign races more rampant. The supernatural environment in Tianhai City will definitely worsen. In the future, they might even dare to directly challenge the Investigation Bureau!"

With that thought, Bai Yu sent a message to his team leader: "Team Leader! I have extremely important intelligence that requires a discreet place for a detailed discussion."

"Alright. I've also received important information. It's dinnertime now, so after eating, we'll proceed with normal patrol. Go to a safer location. Do I need to call the other team members?"

"Call them!"

Eight-thirty.

Inside the conference room on the eighteenth floor of the Yun An Group headquarters building.

Li Yunbin looked at Bai Yu and asked, "Do you want to go first, or should I?"

"Team Leader, you go first."

"Then let's go step by step. First, the Analysis Team has obtained intelligence through monitoring Shadow Blade. That is, Shadow Blade and his five-person squad will assassinate us tonight."

"According to the current situation, all five are at the Ling Yuan Realm strength, and there should also be one or two dozen Blood Slaves assisting."

"So this assassination is still very dangerous!"

Bai Yu nodded upon hearing this, but then asked, "Team Leader, what if there's a traitor in our team? Could the intelligence monitored from Shadow Blade's side be a smokescreen?"

"What!?"

"Who?"

The presence of a traitor in the team made Jiang Chen uneasy. He had a very good relationship with the other team members and internal staff!

Li Yunbin's expression was also not good.

He had learned from Director Yang that there was a traitor in the bureau, and he had been secretly investigating recently, but without results.

He certainly didn't want it to be someone from his own team...

If it were the newly arrived group of wealthy individuals, he could accept it more easily.

However, he asked with some doubt, "Recently, the bureau has added equipment that detects abnormal energy, and no abnormalities have been found."

"Team Leader, do you still remember the Blood Demon I mentioned before?"

Upon hearing the words "Blood Demon," Li Yunbin's expression became even more serious.

It should be known that after Bai Yu brought up the matter of the Blood Demon, Director Yang had taken it extremely seriously, conducting an internal investigation, but surprisingly, not a single one was caught.

He even went to the battle scene to examine it closely but found nothing suspicious about Zhou Wen's blood.

Since there was no evidence to prove the existence of the Blood Demon, Director Yang could not mobilize more resources for the investigation.

After all, there was no concrete evidence; it sounded like a mere fantasy.

"Blood Demon? Who is it?"

Today's update is 26,000 words. For the next two days, there will be four chapters daily. This means an extra 10,000 words over these three days. This is a gradual transition to a 10,000-word daily update, with a small buffer in between.

Usually, after a novel is put on shelves, some authors will write a single chapter to discuss their performance, thoughts, and future development. I'll keep it simple here.

Currently, I feel that the content released over these two explosive update days has expanded much more compared to before the novel went on shelves. (When I wrote to this point, I paused for three days, thinking about how to open up the situation.)

In the part of my manuscript saved yesterday, I wrote a very good plot, which is something I've always wanted to achieve: expanding the entire world's worldview, rather than being confined to the beginner map. This is a very important transitional process. Some authors use abrupt methods, directly switching maps, which can reduce reading interest. Here, I've used the Black Blood Case to unfold a super long-term storyline.

This can't be considered a spoiler, because you definitely won't guess what I wrote, haha~ I'm also essentially solving a problem. Since too many foreshadows have been laid, they must be brought together, otherwise, the plot will become loose. Yesterday, I also found a solution for bringing them together.

Answering two questions.

First, Blood Pi Xiu: Two readers asked about it. This has always been a long-term shadow, mentioned twice in today's content, and will be very important later, almost the key to connecting all the threads.

Second, the female lead: I once failed with this female lead character. So, I am currently focusing on character development and will not force a pairing. Of course, it cannot be so extreme as to have no interaction at all, because I definitely need to leave some room for development later. It's like leaving blank space.