Han Dong chose to hide in the compartment where he had previously slept and recuperated.
The female zombie with her hair in a bun soon returned as well, her face full of panic. Even the Calming Talisman on her forehead had been completely stained black by the corpse qi surging within her.
"Mr. Han, the Secret Department has come for us!
"They must have learned in advance that you were here and have sealed off the entire residence... Even Father cannot hold them off for long. It is only a matter of time before they find you.
"We have to figure out how to explain the removal of the Corpse Gu, especially when there is a major criminal hiding among you."
"The Secret Department..."
Han Dong had heard the term long ago.
Back in the Oil Workshop District,
when he first met Zhang Xiliang, Zhang had mistaken Han Dong for an official of the Secret Department because of the Space Secret Art he used.
It was presumably some department dedicated to researching secret arts. It differed greatly from the conventional Six Ministries and might even wield greater authority.
"The Secret Department must be the division specifically in charge of Corpse Gu, which is why they traced us so directly... They should also have a closer connection to the Emperor.
"Miss Ruoying, please prepare some paper and brushes for me. Bring as much as you can.
"The Secret Department should give Governor Wang some face. We should have enough time."
"Paper and brushes?"
Though the female zombie did not understand, she immediately complied.
A stack of rice paper, an inkstone, and several writing brushes.
Creak~
Five tentacles extended from the back of Han Dong's head, picked up the brushes, and began an incredibly rapid creation process on the paper alongside his