Hu Jiu had absolutely no interest in Evernight's organizational philosophy, principles, beliefs, or corporate culture.
What he wanted to hear was the organizational structure, personnel distribution, and member list of Evernight.
Xiao Yu said, "The memories I received are not entirely complete. It's also possible that Emily's status in the Evernight was not high enough to grant her access to core secrets."
"Evernight previously operated extensively in Europe and America, but they have also infiltrated the domestic market; they are searching for a special type of Fierce Ghost and Supernatural Items."
Emily is a field operative, and she has a partner named Zhang Shucheng.
"The leader in charge of managing the Evernight members within the country is a Ghost Tamer named Han Yang..."
Etc!
Hu Jiu thought he heard a somewhat familiar name?
Oh, I remember now~
Not long ago, when we wiped out Tianji and ransacked the Chu Family, some idiot wanted to trade two Supernatural Items for the Magic Mirror.
That idiot's name is Han Yang!
While the possibility of duplicate names cannot be ruled out, it is highly likely that they are the same person.
Hu Jiu then inquired about Han Yang's recent schedule and what activities Evernight had been up to lately.
Xiao Yu replied, "A highly dangerous Supernatural event occurred near Yunli City in China before. It seems that Han Yang got involved. I don't know the specifics, but I do know that Han Yang was beaten up pretty badly and almost died."
"Just today, Zhang Shucheng was transferred by Han Yang and sent to Linjiang City to carry out a new mission..."
Upon hearing this, a dangerous glint flashed in Hu Jiu's eyes.
Excellent, target locked.
They actually delivered themselves right to my door!
"I don't know what their purpose is in this trip to Linjiang City. My mission remains to go undercover and gather intelligence on the Playing Card Organization."
"Evernight is genuinely interested in Playing Cards. I suggest the organization take precautions in advance."
Xiao Yu had said everything she needed to say and was quietly waiting for the Queen of Spades to speak.
Hu, Queen of Spades, naturally praised Xiao Yu highly, not only with verbal praise but also with generous material rewards.
He firmly believed that loyalty lay where interests lay.
Finally, he instructed Xiao Yu to continue her work as a double agent, gathering intelligence on Evernight from the opposite direction.
"Keep up the good work, you have a lot of room for promotion, and your future is bright."
The contact ended amidst Hu Jiu's empty promises.
Xiao Yu glanced at the Playing Cards in her hand, her expression calm and composed.
This card allows for remote communication in Supernatural way, without the worry of being eavesdropped on or located.
She knew she had value and could legitimately earn two salaries.
These days, if someone has no value to be exploited, who would be kind to them for no reason?
According to Xiao Yu, Hu Jiu has basically confirmed that the incident of being attacked by Ghost Fire Bomb in the Capital is inextricably linked to Han Yang.
Hu Jiu rejected Han Yang's trade request and even beat him up, so it's reasonable for him to hold a grudge and retaliate.
I just don't know what role the Headquarters played in all of this.
Buzz--
The sudden vibration of her phone interrupted Hu Jiu's thoughts.
The call wasn't from the Headquarters' Satellite Phone, but from his personal cell phone.
Glancing at the number, Hu Jiu's face quickly filled with an annoyance that he himself was unaware of.
He ignored the ringing of his phone, pretending it didn't exist.
He got up and took a bottle of cola from the refrigerator; he needed something sweet at that moment.
I thought I had long forgotten the past, but I didn't expect that I would still feel annoyed by my family of origin.
This is terrible.
He still retains some humanity!
That shouldn't be the case.
dún dún dún--
After downing a bottle of ice-cold cola, most of my irritability vanished instantly.
Sure enough, he's a heartless person.
The phone rang seven or eight times, but no one answered.
The number that received the missed call changed its strategy and requested to add the number as a friend.
Unfortunately, Hu Jiu ignored him again.
If someone you haven't contacted in years suddenly reaches out, it's probably not a good thing.
Moreover, at this time in his previous life, no one bombarded him with phone calls.
Could the changes brought about by his rebirth mean that someone is trying to use his family to carry out a conspiracy?
That's definitely the wrong way to go.
Those who aspire to great things may even kill their closest relatives.
Besides... he didn't consider those people as close relatives at all.
Hu Jiu had already devised various plans for utilizing waste materials.
The key is how to utilize it to maximize benefits while eliminating unnecessary burdens!
Time slips away unnoticed.
At 2:30 a. m. the next day, Qian Ying called Hu Jiu away.
Supernatural events suddenly occurred in Linjiang City
When Hu Jiu arrived, Qian Ying had already led the police officers to cordon off the scene.
"I'm so sorry, Hu Jiu, for bothering you at this time." Qian Ying said apologetically.
"But ultimately, this is a matter of life and death, so I'll have to trouble you."
"It's alright. Protecting the lives and property of the people is my duty." Hu Jiu readily quoted the righteous and glorious rhetoric.
Upon hearing this, Qian Ying's eyes flashed with emotion. "Linjiang City is truly blessed to have a leader like you!"
With a rational and gentle personality, who does not abuse his power for personal gain, does not use violence for personal gain, and actively handles every Supernatural incident, such a treasure of a person in charge is simply a breath of fresh air in today's community of Ghost Tamer, where the reputation is generally extremely poor!
Hu Jiu accepted Qian Ying's praise with a smile.
That's right, that's exactly the kind of person he is!
No matter how much praise he receives, he deserves it.
A natural gentleman's appearance, coupled with eloquent and pretentious gentlemanly words—the standard combination of a hypocrite—already puts him ahead of many others.
As for the most important qualities of a gentleman's conduct and heart... he went to such lengths to fabricate these things, doesn't he deserve a few words of praise?
"Tell me what happened here first?" Hu Jiu asked.
Qian Ying immediately said, "Initially, someone called the police, claiming that a murder had occurred in this old residential area."
"When the police arrived, they found that there was more than one dead body, and all of them died in the same way: their necks were twisted 180 degrees, as if their heads and bodies were installed backwards."
"We retrieved the surveillance footage, and the cameras in the stairwell captured the moment one of the victims died."
"While walking in the stairwell, the victim suddenly and inexplicably turned around and glanced at something. His body then froze, and his head turned uncontrollably until his face was turned away from him."
"Based on preliminary assessments, this appears to be a Supernatural event. To prevent further spread, the police have only temporarily cordoned off the area and have not yet evacuated the public."
Hu Jiu nodded. "I understand the general situation. Leave the rest to me."
Upon hearing this, Qian Ying's mood instantly eased considerably.
He believed in Hu Jiu's abilities; Hu Jiu was a pillar of the city, always able to efficiently resolve Supernatural incidents, and he figured this time would be no exception.