The Flower Of The High Mountain Turns Into A Cat And Is Picked Up By A Human Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Heng Yuze straddled the man’s chest, punching down repeatedly. Blood mixed with an unknown fluid spread across the young man’s sinister face.

After an unknown amount of time, Bai Chendeng walked over and said softly, “That’s enough.”

When Heng Yuze stopped, his fists were still trembling.

He stood up, facing Bai Chendeng. Though physically taller, his demeanor seemed three points shorter.

“Did I cause you trouble?”

His tone was dejected.

Bai Chendeng shook his head. “No, you did very well.”

Heng Yuze pursed his lips, revealing uncontrollable joy after being praised.

The young man lying on the ground had murky eyes. Although conscious, he seemed to have had his soul extracted, only able to emit broken moans instinctively.

Bai Chendeng leaned down, picked up the blade that had fallen to the floor, and handed it to Heng Yuze as if no one else were present.

“This is your reward.”

Heng Yuze looked as if he had a tail wagging behind him.

“Good, good.”

Only after this was done did the people from the Supervisory Committee enter, meticulously checking everyone’s identity, confirming their family background, financial status, and physical condition, and adding them to the list of fraudulent claimants.

Heng Yuze followed Bai Chendeng closely, like a small dog.

“Mr. Bai… was what happened at the banquet tonight planned?”

“Yes.”

“You’re amazing.”

Bai Chendeng thought: Even his compliments are so dry.

“Five years ago, my mother received aid from the Compassionate Escort program. I told you before that you changed my life, but now I want to say it again more formally: thank you.”

Bai Chendeng glanced at him.

“Too much talking.”

Heng Yuze had rarely played tricks in his life. The moment he mustered the courage to probe Bai Chendeng’s identity, his disguise was pierced by a single look.

Seeing Bai Chendeng preparing to leave, Heng Yuze knew he had erred and followed nervously.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I said the wrong thing.”

Bai Chendeng suddenly stopped and asked, “Don’t you have anything to do?”

“I… my most important task right now is following you…”

Heng Yuze was clumsy with words and could only speak his mind.

“Then come help out.”

The implication was that he wasn’t being chased away?!

Heng Yuze was overjoyed and nodded very seriously.

“Okay!”

…

Bai Chendeng leaned back, relaxing his spine, slumping bonelessly into the sofa.

However, his tightly furrowed brow, pressed lips, untidy cuffs, and the surrounding aura of irritation all indicated that he was currently troubled by something.

Something was cooking in the kitchen; the aroma was faint, but the “gurgle gurgle” sound had a strong presence.

Bai Chendeng opened the voice message and listened to it again.

“Mr. Bai, we are very pleased that you took the initiative to contact the Administration Bureau. Our bureau has dispatched a hundred cadres as planned to various locations to assist in stabilizing the foundation. For the stability of society and the safety of the people, this is our bounden duty. However, the Qu Ying branch recently encountered a special case that urgently requires your professional support.”

The central idea was—I help you, you help me, a fair trade.

“Qu Ying…”

Isn’t that place…

Bai Chendeng went to the kitchen to turn off the heat and scooped out two bowls of sweet soup. He handed one to the busy Grapevine.

Grapevine waved a vine, then dipped it into the bowl.

The sweet soup diminished at a visible speed.

Bai Chendeng returned to his seat and took a sip, frowning slightly.

Compared to Heng Yuze’s cooking, the taste was far inferior.

Remembering Heng Yuze, whom he had sent to organize files, Bai Chendeng found someone from the foundation to run an errand.

“He looked at me, and I vaguely agreed…”

“And I said ‘Okay’… Okay, my foot…”

Heng Yuze, who had been sent to organize the files, stayed up all night. He felt the text and numbers blurring before his eyes, as if the data on the papers had turned into little soldiers, roaring and charging at him.

After organizing the last stack of documents, Heng Yuze hadn’t even caught a glimpse of Bai Chendeng’s hair. He was bewildered when a person in a black suit, who had arrived unnoticed, shoved a lunchbox into his hands and ushered him out.

Holding the lunchbox, Heng Yuze stood on the street corner. The wind whipped his coat tails, leaving him feeling desolate and lost.

Finally, he could only send a message to Bai Chendeng:

Looking forward to our next meeting.

He opened the lunchbox. Inside was a large bowl of sweet soup, smelling faintly sweet.

A pink flyer, caught by the wind, nearly blew into the lunchbox.

Heng Yuze quickly grabbed the flyer.

“The cherry blossoms of Qu Ying—you’ll never forget them once you see them…”

Bai Chendeng listened to the broadcast advertisement, resting his head on his hand. His wrist was slender and pale white as he gazed out the window.

As a famous tourist city, Qu Ying City had always excelled at promotion and attracting visitors.

The surrounding passengers secretly peeked at the frost-and-snow-like youth.

His hair tips were rendered slightly transparent by the light. Although his face was covered by a mask, he gave the impression of a meticulously crafted beauty.

The “beauty” seemed to sense the attention, turning his head, shifting his focus from the window back into the carriage.

Nearby passengers quickly adopted serious expressions.

Bai Chendeng continued to look outside.

Stepping off the vehicle, the surrounding temperature had already risen several degrees, feeling unseasonably warm for early autumn.

After walking only a few steps, Bai Chendeng stopped, because the people from the Administration Bureau were already waiting ahead of him.

Black suits paired with white shirts—a rigid and formal attire.

The young man in the naturally curly black suit didn’t care how conspicuous he was and walked straight over.

And Bai Chendeng, whom he was greeting, was no less striking—like a crystalline snowflake in midsummer, a unique sight hard to find among thousands, unforgettable upon meeting.

This indescribable charm could not be felt through the internet; one had to see it with their own eyes to truly appreciate it.

“Mr. Bai, my name is Qu Ye. You can just call me Little Qu. The car is ready. Please follow me.”

They got into the car and set off.

The car had been modified; the dashboard was different from ordinary vehicles. However, Bai Chendeng never paid attention to such things and didn’t realize the driver had secretly activated a spiritual energy detector. He only felt his own vital energy being gently nudged.

It was standard procedure for the Administration Bureau: when encountering a demon, they would secretly probe it first.

The two cadres sitting in the front then watched as the numbers on the detector continuously climbed, but before reaching the peak, they began to drop, falling to the bottom before rebounding. This repeated several times, the speed increasing until the numbers on the dial vanished—

The instrument had broken.

“…”

The two cadres were terrified, breaking out in cold sweat. They drove the Great Demon back to the branch office at maximum speed.

The Qu Ying branch office managed many surrounding cities. It was built in the middle of a bustling area, surrounded by formations—a true “great concealment within the city.”

Passing through the towering buildings, deep within the concrete jungle, they arrived at the branch headquarters.

The architectural style was solemn and simple, without any elaborate landscaping. The exterior wall of the main building in the center was stark white. The doors were wide open, and cadres in black suits constantly moved in and out. Some of them exhibited spiritual energy fluctuations, clearly possessing a certain level of power.

When Bai Chendeng appeared, the entire building seemed to awaken. In the perception of countless eyes, all attention focused on him. Even the cadres at the entrance unconsciously stopped, looking toward the main entrance.

There, the youth with snow-white skin and dark hair was like a sword blade tempered by fire, his sharp edge impossible to conceal.

Qu Ye took out a compass, deactivated part of the formation restrictions, and exchanged glances with his companion. Both understood the situation and, without excessive fanfare, ushered Bai Chendeng inside.

After he left, the others began to speak.

“That’s the Great Demon? His killing intent is so heavy. I thought he was here to attack the branch office…”

“If a Great Demon of his caliber truly intended to cause trouble, the aura wouldn’t be like this.”

“But…”

“?”

“After seeing so many strange-looking transformed demons, this one’s appearance is too pleasing to the eye. Was it intentional or naturally so?”

“…”

They took the elevator from the lobby to the upper floor, walked through the corridor, and arrived at the reception room.

The door opened. There were people inside, but Bai Chendeng walked in without looking sideways, sitting comfortably on a single sofa.

Tea at the perfect temperature, fragrant and steaming, was placed before him.

The Administration Bureau had always been meticulous with superficial courtesies.

Bai Chendeng looked at the branch leader across from him. He did not speak, choosing instead to take a sip of tea first.

Even after he slowly finished the cup of tea, the middle-aged leader showed no sign of impatience, maintaining a constant smile.

“The spiritual energy testing equipment needs an update.”

Bai Chendeng lowered his eyes and said, “If you encounter someone with a bad temper, they won’t let it go easily.”

The middle-aged man chuckled. “Mr. Bai is right to remind us. However, this is already the latest model of the instrument. It seems our bureau’s experts still have a long way to go.”

Bai Chendeng raised an eyebrow. “Alright, let’s get straight to business.”

He was too lazy to converse with a shrewd person.

“Very well, I will be direct then.”

“Did Mr. Bai kill a minor demon cultivated from a yellow dog some time ago?”

Bai Chendeng: “Why, is there a problem?”

“Yes.” He gave a wry smile. “Mr. Bai, please excuse us. In fact, the entire bureau has sent out everyone we can. The situation is severe, which is why we dared to ask the headquarters for assistance.”

“You seemed quite unhurried just now.”

“If I couldn’t even allow a distinguished guest time to drink a cup of tea, I’m afraid my position would be forfeit.”

Saying this, he opened the prepared file folder and handed it over with both hands.

“That yellow dog demon was originally a dog raised by Feng Yuying in Dakang Slope. Her own children refused to support her, so she vented her resentment on the dog, beating and scolding it, abusing it until it was barely alive. Only after the yellow dog gained spiritual intelligence did it escape.”

Bai Chendeng took the file and examined it carefully.

The leader provided timely explanations, answering questions as needed.

It was speculated that after the yellow dog escaped, it met an Eye Worm. The two demons partnered up. The Eye Worm had a special talent, able to parasitize eyes and control living creatures. After decades of dormancy, the two demons achieved cultivation success and began committing crimes across the country. Several cases of humans being controlled to commit atrocities were caused by these two demons.

The Administration Bureau placed the two demons on the wanted list, but the Eye Worm was too stealthy, and the Dog Demon possessed a demonized divine drum. Ordinary cadres were completely helpless against them.

“Is this current incident related to the Eye Worm?”

Bai Chendeng accepted another file handed over by the branch leader.

“Case number AS-261, Eye Worm Incident. The affected area has currently reached the entire city, with signs of outward expansion.”

Bai Chendeng looked at the terrifying numbers. Several lines clearly stated that over 200,000 people in Qu Ying City were infected with the Eye Worm, showing early symptoms of dizziness, itchy eyes, mental depression, and physical exhaustion.

“Doesn’t the bureau have people who can perform divination?”

“The Eye Worm’s aura is obscured by something unknown. We have already invited renowned diviners within the bureau, but they cannot pinpoint the Eye Worm’s exact location, only that it is still in Qu Ying.”

“I’m afraid I will disappoint you. I probably can’t find its true body either.”

“No, the purpose of inviting you here is different.”

Bai Chendeng did not immediately voice his guess.

He tapped his finger lightly on the table.

After pondering for a moment, he said, “I can act as bait.”

Bai Chendeng spoke slowly, “However, you’ll have to pay extra.”