As soon as the train pulled into the station, a man in a black top hat, leaning on a cane, was waiting by the door.
"Special Commissioner Liang, weren't you at the Ability Institute?"
"I happened to have business at the research institute as well, so I came to pick you up."
Special Commissioner Liang's gaze lingered on Ning Yanzhi for a moment before he had everyone get into his private car and head for the research institute. The "World Transformation" had had quite a significant impact on District 19. Its population had fallen drastically, leaving the place with an almost desolate air.
"I'll take Xiaoxiao to see my mother first... You can look around the research institute."
After Yu Jing left with Yu Xiaoxiao, Shui Bingmiao had no interest in this kind of research institute and chose to wait at the café outside.
Ning Yanzhi stayed behind to wander around the research institute, but Special Commissioner Liang summoned him to a private room.
When Special Commissioner Liang removed his top hat, darkness spilled out from behind him, transforming the white room into a dark one.
"Let's get straight to the point. Did you have any particular reason for following Yu Jing here?"
Hearing the question, Ning Yanzhi could only put on an utterly helpless expression. "Why does everyone keep suspecting me? I really don't have any bad intentions... But I'm curious. Black Fungus Demon—Liang Jie, with his unique parasitic darkness ability, graduated as the First Seat. Yet after nearly twenty years at the Gene Academy, he hasn't accomplished much. Is that because of family reasons?"
As soon as he said this, four black claws instantly appeared beside Ning Yanzhi and hung motionless in the air.
"Are you angry? Anyone would get angry when they're casually suspected without evidence... I