Chapter 15: Beware of the Fat Man
The collection of books in the Quiet Society is even more exaggerated than Li Changan imagined.
Although the total number of books is not much.
But most of them are very practical, such as:
"Spirit Animal Illustrated Book (Check and Fill in the Gaps)"
Analysis of Common Spirit Animal Attributes and Attribute Skills
"Spirit Animal Breeding Handbook"
"Battle Data Analysis and Simulation Strategy"
"The Dialectic of the Cat's Ear Girl's Existence" (crossed out)
...
Ahem, except for the messy entry of the last book, which surprised Li Changan a little, the content of the rest of the books is quite practical.
Unlike the books in the Yangcheng University library, which are mainly for exams.
These collections of the Quiet Society are a little more specialized, and the purpose of in-depth analysis is stronger, which is what Li Changan needs at present.
Of course.
As a top student of spirit animal history, Li Changan hesitated for a long time, but still chose an ancient book.
The cover is the leather of an unknown animal, the paper is yellowed, and most importantly, the text is not the common script that is now in vogue, but an archaic script that dates back to the end of the Third Age.
The book is called "The Dialectical Relationship between the Quality of the Soul of the Soul Master and the Spirituality of the Spirit Animal".
He believed that this would allow him to better understand the relationship between the "soul" of the spirit master on the "spiritual scale" and the "spirit" of the spirit animal.
It can also allow him to maximize the spiritual feedback from Xiao Illusion's progress, which will help the growth of his own "soul" quality, and prepare in advance for the future to subdue more spirit beasts.
After choosing the book, just after reading it for a while, Bai Zhu came to call him.
It's time for the meeting at 11 p.m.
This was the first time Li Changan had participated in the gathering of the Tranquility Meeting, so he didn't dare to slack off, so he put away the book and followed Bai Zhu to a room on the side of the first floor.
In the room.
Ran Swordfish stared.
In addition to him, there were three other people in the room.
"Here we are." Ran Swordfish glanced at him.
"Hmm."
Li Changan held the book, nodded, and silently observed the other three people in the room from the corner of his eye.
Bang Bang –
Ran Swordfish clapped his hands, attracting the attention of everyone in the room.
"The captain is not here, and I will arrange the task as usual today."
After a short pause, she continued: "Although Sun Yu's incident was an accident, it also sounded the alarm bell for us. His family organization has settled in. ”
Speaking of Sun Yu, the expressions of the rest of the people in the room were a little solemn.
"But Sun Yu's vacancy has to be filled after all."
Immediately afterwards, Ran Swordfish stretched out to Li Changan.
"This is the new Li Changan."
Everyone's eyes fell on him, but no one spoke, and he didn't say anything, he seemed very calm, and accepted his presence in an instant.
"Bai Zhu, you know."
Then Ran Jianyu began to introduce everyone to Li Changan.
Pointing to a middle-aged man in his thirties leaning on the sofa, with long hair and a studded jacket, he has the charm of a rock singer.
"He Yongnan, as you can see, rock musician."
He Yongnan compared his hands to a "devil's horn".
It's kind of a greeting.
Li Changan hesitated, thought about it, and nodded with a smile.
Ran Jianyu pointed to the second person, a man with a bloated figure, a simple smile, and a man who weighed three hundred pounds no matter how he looked at it, and he should be a few years older than him.
"Teng Hongrui, nicknamed Fatty, is an otaku with a relatively ...... personality Shy. ”
It's just that I don't know why Ran Swordfish is so hesitant when he says the word "shy".
Teng Hongrui didn't care about being said to be fat, and his honest smile became a little thicker.
It's just that when I laughed, my whole face was put together, and my eyes were a little unreal, and I guessed that there were only two slits when I touched them.
Li Changan was very curious about what he saw in his eyes, was he only half-cut?
Of course, Li Changan did not harbor any prejudice and rejection against him, and nodded with a friendly smile.
"Finally, Cao Xinsheng, a teacher at Yangcheng No. 3 Middle School."
The middle-aged man who held a book without a cover and wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses to read with relish was the last one present.
However, after hearing his name and work, Li Changan's expression became a little weird.
Cao Xinsheng? Middle school teacher?
The name......
"Don't worry about that kind of detail."
Cao Xinsheng saw Li Changan's expression and understood what he thought, so he couldn't help but smile helplessly.
"Hahaha - Lao Cao's name, it's really strange that your school is willing to keep you."
He Yongnan burst out laughing.
"You sing so badly, don't you still keep you in the bar?"
Cao Xinsheng glanced at him without showing weakness and said slowly.
"Don't say that, Lao Cao's ability is still very strong. Lao He also has strength in singing. ”
Teng Hongrui, who was on the side, was sandwiched between the two and became a peacemaker.
The room was bustling with activity.
Ran Swordfish held his forehead a little helplessly.
Ignoring them, he turned his head to Li Changan and said:
"Originally, you just joined, so you should have been given a little more time to get used to it. I've also thought about pulling the bamboo into the group for the time being, but since you're here today, let's skip this link. ”
"Forehead ......"
Li Changan was stunned.
"Rest assured, you won't be given more tasks than you can do." Ran Swordfish reassured.
Li Changan rubbed his hair helplessly, unable to refute it.
"You're on summer vacation now, aren't you?" Ran Swordfish asked.
"Yes."
Yangcheng University has entered the final stage, maybe some teachers are still busy, and he, as a teaching assistant, has nothing to do, at most he will go back to correct the exam papers.
Ran Swordfish nodded.
"Fatty."
"Huh? Ah, I'm here. ”
Teng Hongrui, who was comforting He Yongnan and Cao Xinsheng, immediately responded.
"How was the assignment given to you before?"
Teng Hongrui didn't answer, but turned his head to look at Cao Xinsheng on the other side.
Cao Xinsheng pushed his glasses, and no longer quarreled with He Yongnan, but said:
"I have learned a little, but because I can't spare manpower for the time being, I can only ask the public security bureau in Ningyuan County to help pay more attention, it shouldn't be a big problem."
Ran swordfish forehead.
Ningyuan County?
Li Changan raised his head.
Isn't this where his hometown, his uncle and aunt live?
"I remember that you are from Ningyuan County, right?" Ran Swordfish looked at Li Chang'an.
"Hmm."
"That's good. This task is left to you and the fat man. It just so happens that your work at Yangcheng University is not busy, so go to the Ningyuan County Public Security Bureau to learn about the situation first, and when the fat man finishes the matter here, he will go to Ningyuan County to find you. Ran Swordfish explained.
That's a coincidence.
Li Changan is preparing to go back during this time.
But before he could speak, Ran Swordfish turned his head and his expression became serious, and his eyes said seriously:
"Remember, you are only responsible for contact, leave the hands-on work to the fat man, and once there are any clues, don't act on your own. The purpose of this mission is to give you an idea of how we do things and how we do things. It is also to give you more time to cultivate spirit beasts, you have ....... Plenty of time. ”
Seeing her so serious, Li Changan's expression became serious.
"Understood."
To be honest, even if he wants to make any moves, he has to have this ability.
He, Li Changan, still cherishes his life.
However, there is plenty of time, so that he can have leisure to cultivate Little Fantasy.
"Later, you go to Bamboo to get the mission information."
"Okay."
"Fatty?" Ran Swordfish looked at Teng Hongrui again.
I saw Teng Hongrui scratching the back of his head with a smile.
"I'm fine. Don't worry, I'll take care of Chang'an. ”
Li Changan's gaze also swept over several people in the room.
I don't know what to think, he feels that in the room, except for Ran Swordfish, the fat man Teng Hongrui is the most reliable.
But.
Why did Bai Zhu, Cao Xinsheng and He Yongnan all cast "self-seeking blessings" eyes?
It is in stark contrast to the fat man Teng Hongrui's smile.
Illusion.
It must be an illusion.
"And." Ran Swordfish spoke again.
"Li Changan, you are studying history, you can read the history books in the library when you have time, and in some cases, we need professionals with a certain ability to interpret historical documents."
A professional interpreting historical documents?
Is this one of the reasons why Ran Swordfish recruits himself?
Li Changan was thoughtful.
He estimated that it should be eight or nine and ten.
Seeing that he didn't give an answer immediately, Ran Swordfish took out a "killer feature".
"Professionals receive additional allowances."
Hearing this, Li Changan's eyes lit up and said solemnly:
"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"
Ran Swordfish nodded with satisfaction.
"So....... Meeting! ”
Just end the meeting and act vigorously.
It's just that she just left her position and walked back.
Under the gaze of everyone, the slightly untidy information on the table was neatly listed, and then he smiled and left satisfied.
Well?
"Sister Yu has obsessive-compulsive disorder."
After she really left, Bai Zhu whispered to Li Changan.
Why didn't you find out before?
In this regard, Li Changan expressed surprise.
Speaking of which, these people in the Tranquility Society seem to be more or less ...... Something.
followed Bai Zhu and went to get the information of the task he was assigned.
Not much content.
But the statement is clear.
The Ningyuan County Public Security Bureau received a strange report that a man had died mysteriously at home, and after forensic identification, he had been burned to death, but the problem was that there was no trace of fire in his home.
After that time, there were no similar incidents, so the case was quickly suppressed.
Subsequently, the professionals judged that the case was likely to involve a spirit beast, and the strength of the spirit beast may not be weak, so it was finally transferred to their Tranquility Society.
Therefore, Li Changan's task is to go to Ningyuan County, complete contact with the local public security bureau, and investigate as much as possible without alarming others.
In other words, Tranquility will be a department dedicated to these "special cases"?
Meantime.
There is also a special note in the mission that traces of "instigation" were found at the scene of the crime, and care needs to be taken.
If it weren't for the traces of this "instigation", it is estimated that they would not have come forward quietly.
Abet?
Li Changan, who finished scanning the content, stared at these two words for a long time.
Could it be related to the black-robed man that night?
Is there a deeper intention for Ran Swordfish to arrange this?
This forced him to pay more attention.
"By the way, bamboo, what is the relationship between us and the Public Security Bureau? Who is positioned higher? ”
"Hmm-" Bai Zhu pursed his lips, unable to say a word or two for a while.
"In other words, what should I use to approach the Sheriff's Bureau?" Li Changan asked again.
After all, the Public Security Bureau is a public security maintenance agency on the surface, and he does not know whether the Tranquility Society and the Public Security Bureau are subordinate or cooperative.
"Posture ......"
Bai Zhu thought for a moment and said:
"In short, don't be embarrassed by the silence, the rest ....... Sister Yu will cover you. ”
Don't be embarrassed by silence?
Li Changan was a little foggy.
"Be careful~~"
When he left, Bai Zhu couldn't help but admonish.
"I will."
In this regard, Li Changan cast a grateful gaze.
How do you know that Bai Zhu rolled his eyes, knowing that Li Changan didn't understand what she meant, and he was a little angry:
"I'm not telling you to be careful, I'm telling you to be careful."
"Huh?"