Chapter 79

Chapter 79

Back during the [Cicada] mission, he had obtained something from Steward Wang. It was incredibly valuable, and it had greatly raised his standing within the organization. On top of that, he had some background of his own, which was why he had been selected for focused training.

However, the item he had handed over back then was a replica. The real one was still in his possession. But it seemed some other faction had learned about it, and that faction appeared to be trying to seize the thing he had.

He was not afraid of death, because he had the Substitute Scarecrow. Even if he died, he could revive back at the base.

But he was afraid of being captured by that person. If that happened, he would be better off dead.

That was why he had been staying inside the base and refusing to come out. He had never expected this Fixed Mission to be a real-world mission.

He had come to the villa in constant fear, only to run into Liu Ye on top of everything else.

That was why he was now obediently staying inside the Fiend Investigation Bureau and refusing to leave. After all, the Fiend Investigation Bureau had experts holding down the fort too.

As for being killed, he was even less afraid of that. If anything, it would send him right back to the base.

Back in the present, John looked at Xiaoshuai and said calmly, “You don’t have to talk. But we can spread the word that tomorrow, we’ll be escorting you to Huicheng Prison for detainment. Of course, if anything happens on the road, that won’t be our responsibility.”

Xiaoshuai’s expression changed instantly. He stared at John, his face flickering with uncertainty.

John poured himself a cup of coffee, added five or six spoonfuls of sugar, then lifted it and took a gentle sip.

“Xu Fei, you’re a smart man. But smart people always like doing unnecessary things. Back when you betrayed us in Liuxi Village, it must have been because you got your hands on something, right? That thing should be extremely important. And with your personality, there’s no way you would have obediently handed it over.”

John spoke with a smile. He was a petty man. After Xiaoshuai had nearly tricked him back then, he had specially gathered fifty or sixty experts to research and analyze Xiaoshuai, all for the day they met again.

Xiaoshuai’s face darkened at once. Then he let out a long breath and said, “I don’t know much about Huicheng High School, but our organization has had some dealings with Huicheng High School. I can help you ask around.”

But the moment he finished speaking, the System’s voice rang out in his mind. He immediately said helplessly, “Looks like I have to go in person.”

Swan and the others instantly understood what had happened.

As it happened, Frog had also been selected to take part in the mission, which was why the two of them went together. John had also deliberately withheld information about Liu Ye from them, because he was afraid they might get in the way of Liu Ye’s important business.

Back in the present, Swan asked the two of them, “What exactly is Huicheng High School hiding?”

“The Seven Wonders. There are at least seven A-rank or higher Fiends there… Though there may only be six left now. Those missing children may have encountered these things.”

At that, the entire scene fell silent. A moment later, Xiaoshuai continued, “Of course, that isn’t everything. Under normal circumstances, when these Fiends kill people, they don’t erase the traces. The people in the school are doing that deliberately. I don’t know what method they’re using, but it definitely has something to do with the Illuminati.”

He had arrived too late for both the Ghost Doll and the Wishing Statue, two of the Seven Wonders, but he had seen the Fiend known as the Pig-Head Chef with his own eyes.

At the time, someone had eaten the Pig-Head Chef’s food and been stuffed to death on the spot, then thrown out like garbage. After that, Xiaoshuai discovered someone coming out from the shadows and carrying the body away.

And the emblem on their clothing was none other than the mark of the Illuminati.
“I followed them for a while, but then they suddenly disappeared. There has to be something in that school. Judging by their behavior, I’d say it’s probably a factory for producing ‘Desire.'”

Xiaoshuai took out a small vial. It was the same kind of drug he had injected into Steward Wang back then.

“This thing can enhance a Fiend’s power, and it can also amplify the desires in a person’s heart. If someone guides them at that point, there’s a very high chance of creating a Fiend!”

“What!”

Swan shot to her feet.

“Do you understand what you’re saying? Creating a Fiend?”

“That’s right. Creating a Fiend. The members of the Illuminati are all ultra-wealthy figures from various countries. To them, Fiends are also a special kind of resource. And as long as something is a resource, it can be exploited.

“Let me give you the simplest example. Say they have their eye on an area and want to redevelop it. They can send a Fiend there first to cause trouble. A few people die, some rumors get spread, property prices in the area plummet, and then they buy it up at an ultra-low price. After that, they report it to you and have you deal with that Fiend. Then they rebuild the area. Low cost, high profit, and no one makes trouble. How convenient.”

“You’re all insane! Scum!” Swan roared furiously.

“I won’t deny that,” Xiaoshuai said calmly.

“Then why are you telling us now? You could have kept all of this to yourself,” John asked, puzzled. This didn’t fit the guy’s personality at all.

“Hmph!”

Xiaoshuai let out a cold laugh, then straightened up and smoothed out his clothes with both hands.

“Allow me to introduce myself again. I am Xu Fei, currently a probationary team member under Mr. Liu Ye. I may be working with all of you quite often from now on, so I hope you’ll take good care of me!”

Swan: “…”

No, seriously, what was there to be proud of when he was only probationary?

That was what she was thinking, but the moment she turned her head, she saw John staring at Xiaoshuai with a look full of envy and jealousy.

What the hell are you envious of!!! Swan screamed inwardly.

Since they still had to go back to school for class, after making some arrangements, the group sent them back again. And in order to get a detailed grasp of the situation, an elite squad went with them.

The higher-ups already knew about the matter. After all, many children from wealthy families were there. To prevent any accidents, they sent people ahead to rescue those children first.

…

Early the next morning, Liu Ye went to class as usual, with an exhausted Yellow Hair following behind him.

As Fiend, they normally wouldn’t feel tired even if they didn’t sleep. Unfortunately, there was someone in the dorm who sleepwalked during the first half of the night and practiced with a broadsword during the second half.

That’s right. Just last night, his final little companion had bid him farewell forever too.

If things kept going like this, he figured his own turn was coming soon.

The most infuriating part was that Liu Ye was angry too.

“What’s going on? Another student is gone? Did he skip class too? Is he looking down on me? How many students have disappeared in just three days? I’m so mad.”

Yellow Hair and the other Fiends: “…”

He was actually the angry one. Where were they supposed to go to seek justice for this?

“Little Bu, tell me where they went. I’ll go bring them back!”

“They can’t be brought back,” Yellow Hair said subconsciously.

“Huh? Why not?” Liu Ye asked in confusion.

“Uh, they… transferred schools!”

What else could Yellow Hair say? That was all he could say.