Chapter 27 The great age is about to begin

"Master Jiang Bai, if you descend the mountain, will it affect your own Cultivation?" Captain Xu Chang asked tactfully.

Jiang Bai gave Captain Xu Chang a deep look, as if he could see right through him, causing Captain Xu Chang to shudder subconsciously.

"Rest assured, this Daoist is descending the mountain only to search for my master. It will not have any impact on the ordinary people of the human world."

Having his true thoughts exposed to his face, Captain Xu Chang felt a little embarrassed, but for the sake of the humans down the mountain, he had no regrets.

"Then, Master Jiang Bai, if you are going to descend the mountain, you will need a place to stay. Why not stay at the 749 Bureau for the time being? Rest assured, we will treat all your needs regarding food, clothing, housing, and transportation with the highest standards!" Captain Xu Chang suggested.

Jiang Bai knew that this so-called 749 Bureau was worried about him running around, but he understood their concern. After a slight hesitation, he agreed.

"Very well. Additionally, the Laws of the Dao of Heaven and Earth are beginning to manifest once again. In the future, I fear there will be many existences like this Daoist, or perhaps even stronger, who will reappear in the human world."

Captain Xu Chang and Ye Qingmei were shocked. If countless great demons were to emerge in the future, what would happen to their 749 Bureau?

But listening to Jiang Bai, it seemed that it was not just great demons reappearing in the human world, but also existences similar to immortals, gods, and Buddhas.

This news was extremely important. Captain Xu Chang felt secretly anxious; he had to quickly report this news to the Bureau Chief so the Chief could consult with the high-level officials of China.

"Master Jiang Bai, if that time really comes, will you help us?" Ye Qingmei asked.

Jiang Bai smiled slightly and gave an ambiguous reply: "Who can say what will happen in the future?"

Captain Xu Chang asked Jiang Bai about a few other matters, and Jiang Bai answered them one by one. Afterward, the two took their leave of Jiang Bai.

Jiang Bai still needed to lecture on the Dao at Baijun Mountain for three consecutive days before descending.

"Master Jiang Bai, we will take our leave now. The 749 Bureau will sweep the beds and welcome you!"

The two returned the way they came. After descending the mountain, Captain Xu Chang immediately informed the Bureau Chief of the news he had obtained from Jiang Bai.

Zhang Jianguo was instantly shocked and stood up from his small stool with a start.

"Is what you said reliable? Are you sure it's true?" Zhang Jianguo confirmed twice in a row.

"Bureau Chief, this information was told to us by that Mountain Lord. Ye Qingmei heard it too. I think that Mountain Lord has no reason to lie to us, nor would he deign to do so."

Ye Qingmei nodded from the side, confirming the reliability of the news.

"If it is true, then I fear that before long, China will no longer be peaceful."

As he spoke, Zhang Jianguo said with some regret: "It seems you won't be getting that first-class merit award, sigh."

Captain Xu Chang was stunned. Why did he seem so regretful about that?

"Bureau Chief, should we join forces with Buddhist and Daoist civilian organizations to collectively figure out how to face the future situation?" Captain Xu Chang asked.

Zhang Jianguo shook his head: "I am just a small bureau chief. As for what exactly to do, we still have to see what the higher-ups arrange. However, I guess there is a high probability it will be similar to what you said—we will need to integrate the power of the civilian supernatural individuals."

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On the other side, Jiang Chen did not return to his residential complex, but instead prepared to go for a walk in the park.

Cultivation is difficult in the modern era, so Jiang Chen also wanted to properly relax.

There was a lake in the park, and this lake connected to a large river in the distance.

Jiang Chen walked slowly around the lake.

People passed by the lakeside from time to time, occasionally glancing at Jiang Chen with curiosity.

At the same time, Jiang Chen was observing the passersby. The appearance and demeanor of each person allowed him to sketch a vivid image in his mind—the myriad states of all living beings, each unique.

"Jiang Chen? Do you also live around here?" Suddenly, a somewhat pleasantly surprised voice appeared, interrupting Jiang Chen's train of thought.

Jiang Chen looked at the woman in front of him, whose eyes held curiosity and inquiry. It was his former university classmate, Bai Yiyi.

However, unlike people like Zhao Ke'er and Shen Xinyi, although Bai Yiyi was considered pure-looking, she was a "little transparent" in class.

She usually didn't associate with others and did everything by herself.

There was once, Jiang Chen encountered someone pestering Bai Yiyi with a confession. Bai Yiyi couldn't get away and was almost crying from anxiety.

Jiang Chen stepped forward to drive that boy away, and afterward, Bai Yiyi's attitude toward him was a little better than toward others, though not by much.

Later, it was rumored that the boy couldn't get over it and committed suicide for Bai Yiyi.

Anyway, after so many years, Jiang Chen's impression of Bai Yiyi had long since faded. If not for Cultivation making his memory stronger, Jiang Chen probably wouldn't have been able to recall Bai Yiyi's name for a while.

"Bai Yiyi, are you here to stroll in this park too?" Jiang Chen asked casually, then he noticed something was wrong.

Why was there Ghostly Qi on this Bai Yiyi?

When Bai Yiyi heard that Jiang Chen could actually still say her name, her expression appeared even happier. It was just somewhat reserved.

Then, a look of slight struggle appeared on her face. She bit her lower lip lightly, revealing a coy look: "Yeah, Jiang Chen, would you like to come to my place to hang out?"

Hmm?

Jiang Chen's heart stirred. This was not at all like Bai Yiyi's personality, and coupled with the inexplicable Ghostly Qi appearing on her body.

Where there is an anomaly, there must be a demon!

A smile appeared on Jiang Chen's face: "Sure!"

Hearing Jiang Chen's reply, Bai Yiyi was stunned, and a complex expression appeared on her face. It seemed like excitement, yet also like disappointment, and there was a trace of deeply hidden disgust.

All of this was seen by Jiang Chen, but he did not expose any of it. Instead, he played along, wanting to see what exactly Bai Yiyi was up to.

Bai Yiyi led Jiang Chen to an old residential complex, which was full of old, dilapidated houses.

Walking up the stairs, Jiang Chen followed Bai Yiyi up to the fifth floor.

Bai Yiyi suddenly stopped, then turned back, looking very conflicted: "Um, Jiang Chen, I just remembered that my place is a bit messy. Why don't you come over another day?"

After saying this, her eyes were filled with pleading and conflict. Jiang Chen just shook his head slightly, "It's fine. Since I'm already here, let's go in and have a cup of tea before I leave."

He had already sensed it—the room was filled with a massive and lecherous Ghostly Qi.

Jiang Chen found it hard to imagine that this Ghostly Qi could have anything to do with Bai Yiyi.

If Bai Yiyi was also a victim, then as a former classmate and now a direct descendant of the Daoist sect, he had the reason and the obligation to eradicate the source of this Ghostly Qi.

Seeing that Jiang Chen still refused to leave, a flash of ferocity crossed Bai Yiyi's eyes. She then said nothing more, took out her keys, and opened the door.

The room was an old-fashioned two-bedroom apartment. It was very tidy inside, not as messy as Bai Yiyi had claimed.

Everything was arranged in an orderly manner; it was clear that Bai Yiyi cleaned the house often.

As Jiang Chen entered, the first thing he saw in the living room was a shrine placed right in the center.

Inside the shrine was worshipped a pitch-black, naked, long-haired woman with a twisted face. She was holding a baby in her arms, and the baby was grinning.

It looked extremely sinister and eerie. Outside the shrine, a few incense sticks and candles were burning.