CHAPTER 225: CHAPTER 198: THIRTY YEARS AGO AGAIN

He said this because he suddenly figured something out.

It turns out, Wei Xianzhong, that old rascal, wasn’t looking for Mu Yunchu for any sort of accountability at all!

Although Liu Liang thought of these things, he didn’t voice them immediately.

It wasn’t until Wei Xianzhong sent the team members outside, leaving only the four of them in the shop, that he stroked his beard with an inscrutable expression.

"I never said that."

But with that sly fox-like grin, Liu Liang wouldn’t believe it.

Liu Liang remained silent, looking at his expression as if saying: Are you still pretending?

Helplessly, Wei Xianzhong had to explain, "At first, I did come to Mu Yunchu with the intention of accountability."

Under such circumstances, no matter how you look, there were plenty of suspicious aspects about Mu Yunchu.

That suspicion only grew stronger after the conversation with Zhao Qingqing.

At the same time, he was already convinced that the young girl’s abilities were extraordinary.

"Then you... why did you suddenly change your mind?"

"Initially, it was because of Zhao Qingqing’s attitude."

Along with more detailed investigation, he also learned that she was a special consultant for the police department.

Of course, the doubts were completely dispelled only after meeting Mu Yunchu in person, when he saw the charm on Li Shang’s backpack.

A well-read Wei Xianzhong instantly recognized the charm as a miniaturized version of Hanba.

Back in that village where the power of Hanba was felt, he had wondered why, despite such a deep presence, there was no trace to be found.

He thought about it for a long time without understanding.

Exactly how did it disappear.

It was only after seeing this charm that Wei Xianzhong finally understood.

He knew this guess was absurd, but after so many years in the bureau, which incident wasn’t absurd?

Of course, nothing stands on mere conjecture alone. Wei Xianzhong specially retrieved the case from the police bureau related to the village at that time, and it indeed mentioned Mu Yunchu’s presence.

However, the description of her was almost glossed over.

But that was enough.

With Wei Xianzhong’s confirmed answer, Liu Liang became even more interested in that charm.

At this moment, his eyes were filled with utter shock and curiosity, "Such a big creature, turned this small?"

And Hanba, it’s an entity of such formidable strength.

"How was it done?"

Outside of geological surveys, Liu Liang was most interested in spirit monster-related matters. So when he saw it, he couldn’t hide his obsession.

Unfortunately, it’s destined that no one would answer his question.

"If I’m not mistaken, this probably isn’t all there is."

"Old buddy, haven’t you always wanted to know, who was the high expert that handled the stone monster in the neighboring city?" He then raised his chin, "That person is right in front of you now."

Liu Liang quickly recalled which matter he was referring to.

Then he looked at Mu Yunchu in disbelief, "It was actually you who did it?"

"Oh my!"

He had wondered where such a reclusive expert suddenly appeared from.

"Girl, your method is simply exquisite!" Liu Liang praised unabashedly while giving a thumbs-up.

After all, he witnessed this matter firsthand, and the experience was naturally different.

He sincerely understood just how incredible Mu Yunchu really was.

"Even though these words are a bit late, I still have to thank you." His expression turned rather serious.

At the same time, he thought: If only someone with such strength were part of their 749 Bureau.

Regarding what Wei Xianzhong had just said, he deliberately observed, and Mu Yunchu’s demeanor remained ever calm, not even her gaze changed, as if she had already known everything.

This left him deeply astonished.

Perhaps he had seen people stronger than Mu Yunchu, but someone as young yet so composed was a first.

Surely this person’s future is boundless!

At such a young age, her thoughts are already so deep; regardless of her abilities, her future must be limitless.

"You seem to have known for a long time why I am looking for you."

"Actually, it’s nothing really; I am representing the administration of the Nanli district, wanting to officially invite you to join the 749 Bureau."

...

On the way back, Li Shang was still pondering the events that just transpired.

Mu Yunchu turned down the invitation without giving face at all.

"Then what I don’t understand is, since you have no intention to join the 749 Bureau and already knew he was here for this, why did you leave a clue for them to find you?"

Mu Yunchu stopped, looked into the distance, and said in an ethereal voice:

"To inform them about some things I know."

Mu Yunchu declined Wei Xianzhong’s offer because she enjoys freedom, not liking being restrained.

However, not joining doesn’t mean she would turn a blind eye to national crises.

At the same time, she conveyed everything she had gathered regarding the person behind the mother-child ghost to them.

Mu Yunchu believed that this person must be intending to cause chaos.

Wei Xianzhong and others stating that they saw the harmful mother-child ghost at the school further confirmed this theory.

But the ultimate purpose remains unknown.

After Wei Xianzhong fell silent for a while, he shared their secrets with Mu Yunchu.

"Based on your description, I suspect someone."

"Who?"

"Li Yunhe."

Mu Yunchu furrowed her brow; she hadn’t heard of this name before.

Although Mu Yunchu didn’t accept the invitation, Wei Xianzhong didn’t treat her as an outsider, "This person was a non-staff member who defected from our bureau thirty years ago."

"Thirty years ago?" Mu Yunchu sharply caught on to a number.

Again it’s thirty years ago.

It coincided with the year her master got injured in a great battle.

Is it a mere coincidence?

Wei Xianzhong didn’t know what she was thinking, and naturally didn’t notice anything unusual about her, continuing to speak.

The so-called ’non-staff member’ is essentially akin to Mu Yunchu’s current relationship with the police bureau.

They can receive certain benefits from 749 without being subjected to full jurisdiction, only needing to act as needed within the bureau.

It was initially established for those with exceptional strength who dislike restrictions.

"But unexpectedly, this person actually betrayed us."

To be precise, it wasn’t just betrayal.

It almost resulted in the downfall of not just their entire bureau, but even the country.

The headquarters of 749 Bureau keeps many things, including spirit monsters and many treasures from the past. Though their branches don’t have as many, there are quite a few.

No one expected such chaos to occur.

At the time, Li Yunhe, who had gained the trust of a branch, was given a mission to go to the headquarters amid the nation’s internal and external troubles, but he unexpectedly collaborated with outsiders and defected.