Inside an ordinary residence.
There was news of his missing subordinates?
Bai Luoyu's heart stirred.
Looking at County Magistrate Deng, whose abnormally burly frame blocked the doorway, he immediately regained his composure.
His primary purpose in personally leading a team to Baisha County had naturally been to search for his missing subordinates.
But after witnessing all the unusual aspects of Baisha County yesterday—
And seeing God-Worship Cult believers parading through the streets with torches late at night, chanting decadent hymns—
He knew that those subordinates who had vanished without a trace had most likely already perished here.
Even from the surface alone, he could see that Baisha County's situation was far worse than he had previously imagined.
The God-Worship Cult had sunk its roots far too deeply.
Especially now that he had met Baisha County's magistrate, Deng Fei, he knew where the root of the problem lay.
County Magistrate Deng Fei had clearly been bewitched by the evil god worshipped by the God-Worship Cult and reduced to its puppet. His eyes were clouded, and something had gone wrong with his mind.
Thoughts flashed through Bai Luoyu's mind.
His eyes immediately lit up in feigned delight.
"Is there truly news of my subordinates?"
"Of course!" Deng Fei nodded, then said, "If Inspector Bai doesn't believe me, come with me and you'll see!"
At those words—
Bai Luoyu nodded at once. "Fine! I'll make the trip with County Magistrate Deng."
"My lord!!" The subordinates who had accompanied Bai Luoyu immediately spoke up anxiously.
Bai Luoyu raised a hand to stop them, then said, "County Magistrate Deng, wait a moment! I need to go back and wash up first!"
"What does 'wash up' mean?" Deng Fei looked puzzled and blank.
Bai Luoyu was rendered speechless.
"Brush my teeth and wash my face," he