inspire-indiana Chapter 59 They are ready
Chapter 59 They are ready
"These must be monsters, right? Let me kill them, that way our secret won't be exposed."
Zhang Mingyuan quickly reacted, jumped off Chen Fu, and glared at the people around him with gritted teeth.
He didn't want his reputation to be ruined at this moment.
But half a day passed, and Zhang Mingyuan still hadn't made a move.
Deep down, he wasn't sure whether these people were monsters or colleagues. If he killed the wrong person, the consequences would be dire.
Chen Fu stood up without making a sound, took out the Soul-Binding Silk and threw it over.
The aura that the Yin-Yang Mask could detect allowed him to accurately identify that the group of people in front of him were all monsters that had emerged from the invasion, and that there were no living people among them.
Since that's the case, what are we waiting for? Let's resolve everything first! At the very least, we can't let anyone know about that awkward position we just had.
The white threads within the Soul-Binding Silk naturally entangled the people, controlling their movements and preventing them from being shot through the air unnecessarily due to accidental discharge of their weapons.
The next moment, Chen Fu took out the human seed bag, intending to take all of these people into it and end the battle as quickly as possible.
Given the opponent's numerical advantage, the Human Bag, capable of causing damage over a wide area, is the best choice. The Rain of Pear Blossom Needles can also achieve this, but Chen Fu is unsure if there will be any omissions.
Zhang Mingyuan understood the reasoning when Chen Fu made his move. The hesitation in his heart vanished, and he charged forward and threw a punch to buy time for the boy.
The two had cooperated similarly when they fought the strange rocks at Lake Sidu before, and now they were in sync. One of them attracted attention while the other took the opportunity to attack, and most of the monsters were quickly captured and put into the human bag.
Zhang Mingyuan easily knocked down the remaining monsters with punch after punch, while Chen Fu's humanoid bag acted like a vacuum cleaner, sucking in all the trash.
In no time, only Chen Fu and Zhang Mingyuan remained on the first floor. Their reflections were mirrored on the empty hall floor, their clothes slightly dirty and their faces covered in sweat.
Although dealing with these monsters seemed easy, it was quite physically demanding, especially for Zhang Mingyuan, who kept throwing punches and quickly depleted his stamina. Fortunately, the result was good, and no one knew about their awkward position just now.
"How do you know they're all monsters?"
Zhang Mingyuan asked curiously, and before he could finish speaking, he caught a glimpse of a shadow flashing past behind the glass door next to him out of the corner of his eye.
The layout of the first-floor office lobby is similar to that of a typical police station. Upon entering, there is an information desk, and the spaces on both sides are extremely spacious. Behind it are the service windows, and at the far end are glass doors connecting the stairwell and parking lot.
Because of the maze-like structure in the stairwell, Zhang Mingyuan naturally assumed that the fleeting shadow was most likely running towards the parking lot.
Without waiting for Chen Fu's response, he immediately chased after him, passing through the glass door, and saw a small figure skipping and hopping towards the parking lot.
The area is spacious and has a wide view, with only the black and red flags used by the Bureau of Paranormal Investigation parked there. There would be no obstruction in the fight, making it particularly suitable for a thorough resolution of an intrusion incident.
Zhang Mingyuan rushed over without thinking.
Since he was the one who started this whole thing, he naturally took it very seriously and wanted to do everything in his power to end it all.
Chen Fu wanted to call out to the other person to stop him from acting impulsively, but before he could finish speaking, he realized that Zhang Mingyuan had disappeared.
Left with no other choice, he could only put away the Soul-Binding Silk and quickly follow. As soon as he arrived at the parking lot, he saw two figures entangled together, fighting each other.
Upon approaching, the scene before him caused Chen Fu to frown deeply.
Two identical people were fighting, using the same moves, with no difference whatsoever.
"What are you standing there for? Come and help!"
Zhang Mingyuan on the right shouted and raised his hand to block the incoming fist.
"I've got him under control. Give him a good whack on the head!"
Zhang Mingyuan on the left threw a straight punch, restraining his opponent before turning to look at Chen Fu.
"Which of you is the real one?"
Chen Fu did not act rashly, but instead calmly inquired.
Through the yin-yang mask, he discovered that the two people's auras were exactly the same, completely different from what had happened before. This left him unsure which one was the real one.
"I!"
The words came out of the mouths of two people in unison.
The person on the right, getting anxious, added, "If you're unsure, you can ask me questions!"
The one on the left retorted, "Asking questions is nothing! I can recount every single detail of my experiences!"
Chen Fu, intrigued, picked up his frying pan and asked, "What did we just do?"
He wanted to use this method to observe how the two would react.
Zhang Mingyuan on the right looked shy and stammered, unable to speak. The one on the left had the same expression, his eyes darting around.
They all seemed hesitant to speak about what had just happened.
What should we do? Which one should we knock on?
Chen Fu scratched his head, somewhat hesitant. He thought to himself, "I'm not the Buddha, how could I possibly tell the real Monkey King from the fake one? Besides, you, Zhang Mingyuan, aren't a monkey either. Is it too difficult for me to guess here?"
Deep down, he was certain that the monster who could transform into Zhang Mingyuan was the BOSS in this invasion, and that eliminating it would quell the chaos.
But what if you type it wrong?
To be on the safe side, Chen Fu did not make a move, but instead threw out a hair and summoned the monkey.
I can't tell, but someone else can. Great Sage, it's up to you now.
Previously, when facing the pursuit of Maitreya's forces, Chen Fu had actually considered asking the monkey for help.
But before it could be taken out, the ghost bride beat her to it and solved everything in an instant.
But that's okay, we can just let the monkeys out now, can't we?
As soon as the monkey appeared, it became interested in the two identical-looking people in front of it.
He carried the stick and clicked his tongue in amazement, saying, "Kid, you've finally decided to kill him?"
The Great Sage's memory of reality is still stuck in the time at Sidu Lake, and he believes that Chen Fu is going to kill Zhang Mingyuan.
Chen Fu quickly denied it, saying he just wanted to figure out which was real and which was fake, and asked the monkey to just smash the fake one to death with a stick.
The Great Sage remained noncommittal, but golden light burst forth from the depths of his eyes, easily discerning the truth.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Mingyuan, who was standing on the right, made an extremely abrupt move. He suddenly released his hands, breaking free of control over the left side, and at the same time twisted his waist and swung his leg to kick the person on the left.
"you!"
Zhang Mingyuan on the left panicked and was about to fight back when a fierce gust of wind suddenly hit his face. He felt darkness before his eyes, followed by a sharp pain that spread from his forehead to his entire body.
"My sharp eyes are no joke."
The Great Sage chuckled and swung his staff again.
He had already noticed something was wrong with the person on the left, so how could he give him time to react? With a flurry of stick movements, he quickly exposed the opponent's weakness.
This monster, disguised as Zhang Mingyuan, has finally revealed its true form.
It was an endearing Taoist boy, dressed in a blue Taoist robe, with his hands clasped in front of him, pretending to run away.
"Yes! Great Sage, kill him!"
Zhang Mingyuan shouted excitedly, not paying any attention to the fact that the boy had just been in his own form.
"Stop shouting, help!"
Chen Fu lifted the frying pan and slammed it down, but he had more on his mind.
From the beginning until now, he has only met Zhang Mingyuan. Does that mean that everyone else, such as Zhou Jianbang and Li Xintong, has been killed?
If this is true, it would be a major loss for the Bureau of Investigation in Jiangcheng Wujiang District.
The key to the matter became quickly dealing with the child in front of them and finding the whereabouts of the others.
Zhang Mingyuan nodded repeatedly, then threw a punch and charged forward. Just as his fist touched the boy's collar, everything went blurry before his eyes.
The boy then transformed back into Zhang Mingyuan's appearance.
"That's exactly what he did!" Zhang Mingyuan said without turning his head, no longer worried. At this stage, there was no need for him to prove his identity again.
After witnessing this scene, Chen Fu's worries intensified.
Compared to the Arhats and monsters he encountered, the invasions that occurred after Zhang Mingyuan changed jobs were even more bizarre.
Once touched, they all turn into the same shape. This means that Zhou Jianbang and his colleagues in the first-floor service hall must have encountered each other, and it is unclear whether they are alive or dead now.
Chen Fu hurriedly shouted, "Great Sage, kill him quickly!"
Upon hearing this, the monkey didn't hesitate and raised his stick to strike. The Taoist boy had intended to continue confusing the situation by using Zhang Mingyuan's appearance, but unfortunately, there wasn't a single fool present. With nowhere to avoid it, he was hit on the head with the stick and turned into a puff of smoke with a "poof," leaving only a burnt smell.
As the young Taoist boy died, Chen Fu felt his vision suddenly become clear, as if a nearsighted person had put on glasses and could see perfectly clearly.
This means the intrusion has ended.
Zhang Mingyuan stared at the smoke and dust left behind by the boy with lingering fear, thinking how fortunate he was to have met Chen Fu, otherwise he alone would have had no way to properly handle this invasion.
Just as Chen Fu was about to call Zhang Mingyuan to go inside the building to look for Zhou Jianbang and the others, he suddenly saw them rush out of the stairwell.
At this moment, Zhou Jianbang's clothes were disheveled, and there was a clear handprint on his left shoulder. Behind him were Li Xintong and the programmer, both of whom also had handprints on their shoulders, with the programmer having two.
The meeting between the two sides was not as harmonious as expected; instead, it was tense and confrontational.
Zhou Jianbang clenched his fists, his exposed skin turning red, and stared intently at Zhang Mingyuan with a scrutinizing gaze.
The reason Zhou Jianbang didn't go to see Chen Fu was because the Great Sage was still nearby, which allowed Zhou Jianbang to make a clear judgment that Chen Fu was not one of the monsters.
But Zhang Mingyuan couldn't say for sure. Chen Fu summoned the monkey, which could be to kill the opponent, or it could be to eliminate the monster together with the opponent.
To avoid any misunderstanding, Zhou Jianbang asked in a deep voice, "Are you two really together?"
"Of course, if Chen Fu's summoned creature hadn't killed the Daoist boy, you'd probably still be trapped in the stairwell."
Zhang Mingyuan spoke first, saying that he had figured out some things from the direction the three of them had come from.
The other party must have encountered the same ghost wall in the stairwell as they did before, but for some reason they couldn't meet and could only come out after the Taoist boy was eliminated.
"How can you prove you're genuine?" Zhou Jianbang remained skeptical, then suddenly continued, "How much is a glass of Imperial Jade Liquor?"
When his incoherent words came out, everyone present fell silent.
Li Xintong and the programmers were used to Zhou Jianbang's sudden questioning style. They had just experienced it; if they hadn't known the answer, they would have been beaten to death like monsters.
Chen Fu's lips twitched involuntarily. He thought to himself, "What an old question! Most young people these days probably don't even know this. Captain Zhou, what era are you living in?"
Zhang Mingyuan paused for a moment, then said uncertainly, "One hundred and eighty yuan a cup?"
Only then did a smile appear on Zhou Jianbang's serious face as he confirmed Zhang Mingyuan's identity.
In his mind, everyone in the country should know the answer to this question.
As for those who don't know, they are either traitors or monsters, and Zhang Mingyuan is clearly not among them.
"Kids, what are you talking about?"
The monkey, however, was unaware of the reason behind it all. Lei Gong, with a puzzled expression on his face, raised his stick and pointed it at Zhang Mingyuan, preparing to beat him to death.
The monkey heard it clearly: this kid said he was Chen Fu's summoned creature.
As the Great Sage, how could he be someone else's possession? He truly deserves to be punished.
Chen Fu quickly stopped the monkey, saying, "Great Sage, you've worked hard. Go back and rest now."
If this had happened before, it might have been able to scare Zhang Mingyuan. But now that this person has proven himself to be a reliable teammate, how could he be killed for no reason?
The monkey looked left and right, and finding no one supporting it, it pursed its lips in boredom, then turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared.
Zhou Jianbang immediately stepped forward to check on Chen Fu and Zhang Mingyuan's condition, and only felt relieved after confirming that the two were unharmed.
He then recounted what he had just experienced.
After leaving the office, Zhou Jianbang called Yanjing and reported everything.
The people of Yanjing were both surprised and delighted that Chen Fu was able to return alive from the job change instance.
Surprisingly, this person, who had only been playing the game for less than a month, was able to successfully change jobs so quickly, and their future achievements are absolutely limitless.
It's possible that he will become a trendsetter who leads an era.
Surprisingly, this means that any items or skill books Chen Fu acquires in the future must first be given to internal personnel of the Spirit Investigation Bureau. Only after they are no longer needed can they be revealed to the outside world.
From this perspective, it can greatly enhance the capabilities of the personnel within the Bureau of Spirits Investigation.
Of course, the Spirit Investigation Bureau will not treat Chen Fu unfairly; all the props and skill books they need will be purchased at market prices.
Zhou Jianbang then talked about the intrusion incidents that would occur after successfully changing jobs.
Several players in Yanjing have also changed jobs and have indeed encountered this kind of thing before, but this is the first time in Jiangcheng. They don't have any good suggestions for dealing with the invasion incident, since the events that arise from each job are different. They can only analyze specific problems and do their best to deal with them.
Zhou Jianbang realized something was wrong as soon as he finished the call.
Everything around him began to blur. He had just turned around when he saw Chen Fu come out of the office, his face cold as he tried to pat him on the shoulder.
What happened next was simple. Zhou Jianbang realized that something was wrong with Chen Fu and easily saw through the monster's disguise. After arriving at the stairwell, he ran into Li Xintong and the programmer who had just arrived. The three of them circled the stairs and only came out now.
Li Xintong and the programmer were innocent. They had just arrived at the Department of Spirits and encountered this incident. The two were patted on the shoulder by a staff member on the first floor. The programmer was patted twice. If he had been patted on the head, he would have died instantly.
Chen Fu and Zhang Mingyuan exchanged a glance, neither choosing to reveal the truth. Since the matter had been resolved, there was no need to cause further worry for others.
As if on cue, they suggested going downstairs to check on the safety of the other staff members.
Although the players in Wujiang District were not greatly affected, the lives of other staff members are also at stake, so it is still necessary to check the situation.
However, when the group walked through the stairwell to the first floor, they found that the situation was worse than they had imagined.
The first-floor office lobby was deserted; there was no one in sight. Only the afternoon sun slanted down, and the air was filled with the smell of burning.
This means that all the staff on duty were affected and became victims of the intrusion.
Zhang Mingyuan's face turned extremely grim. He hadn't known these people much; frankly, he'd only met them a few times. Yet they had died because of him, and he felt a pang of sadness.
After a moment of silence, Zhou Jianbang accepted reality and offered words of comfort.
"You should know that the first thing every ordinary person who joins the Bureau of Paranormal Investigation does is write their will. They are prepared to sacrifice themselves for their country, so you don't need to blame yourself too much."
"I know, I know," Zhang Mingyuan murmured, his voice unusually low.
He wasn't unfamiliar with death, and he had even written a will, but so many people had died because of him, and it felt like there was a stone weighing on his heart, making him feel uneasy.
Chen Fu's cheeks twitched slightly. This was the first time he had seen such a scene since he started playing the game "Black Myth: The Book of Past Events".
Zhou Jianbang sighed, suppressing his frustration, and directed Li Xintong and the programmers to begin the cleanup work, while also reporting the situation to Yanjing.
Yanjing immediately launched a discussion on this matter, mainly because the invasion had come too suddenly. It broke out right after Zhou Jianbang finished his report, and there was no way to prepare.
However, following this incident, Yanjing has developed a contingency plan specifically for Jiangcheng, based on cases of players who have successfully changed jobs.
If players within the Spirits Bureau need to change jobs again in the future, they will be able to handle the situation more easily.
Zhou Jianbang did not express any opinion on this matter. Deep down, he still felt that Yanjing's handling speed was a bit too slow, but he did not say it out loud or raise any questions.
Black Myth: The Book of Past is still in its early stages, and no one knows how far the game will develop.
Faced with the current losses, others may have emotions, but as the person in charge, even if he does, he cannot show them.
Chen Fu noticed this and took the initiative to help with the cleanup work, which continued until evening.
At 7 p.m., Zhou Jianbang went to the canteen and had the newly transferred chef cook several dishes, forcibly ordering everyone to come and eat.
What's done is done, and since we can't change it, we must look forward. Even if you're feeling down after a long day, you still need to take care of your physical needs; otherwise, how will you cope with the endless stream of intrusions?
At the dinner table, everyone was in a bad mood. Chen Fu didn't say anything until after the meal, when he finally told them about his experience at the wedding funeral city.
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