Corpse Recovery Diver
Chapter 350 - 62_3

Chapter 350: Chapter 62_3

Li Zhiyuan found it hard to imagine what this place would develop into in the future and if trapping them all here would turn it into a new breeding ground for gu.

What would ultimately be cultivated?

Fortunately, they couldn’t get out now.

Li Zhiyuan closed his eyes, ending his journey through the Underworld.

When he opened his eyes again, he saw Run Sheng about to pinch his hand.

"Brother, I’m awake."

"Wait a minute, let me wake up Xiao Yuan first."

Run Sheng pinched him.

"Ouch... Brother, I’m awake."

"Ah, oh, hehe." Run Sheng scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed.

"Brother Runsheng, let’s go."

"Sure."

Run Sheng bent down, signaling the boy to get on his back.

"Brother, I can walk by myself."

"You’re tired, I’m well-fed."

Li Zhiyuan wiped the dried blood from the corner of his eye and finally climbed onto Run Sheng’s back.

They did not leave through the village but still circled around the mountain.

By the time they reached the mountaintop, it was noon. The sunshine was brilliant, dispersing the dampness in the mountain air.

Descending from the mountain and navigating to the main road, a succession of police and trucks approached swiftly.

In the second police car, in the back seat, the figures of Tan Wenbin and Xue Liangliang appeared, waving their hands excitedly.

Li Zhiyuan and Run Sheng also got into the police car. The police car didn’t sound its siren and stopped in front of the village entrance, where the police rushed into the village.

The anticipated fierce resistance and difficult arrest didn’t occur, as most men and women in the village seemed to have "fled due to fear of crime."

Many victims’ bodies were not found, but too much evidence of crime was left behind in the village, present in nearly every household, meaning virtually every family was involved.

There was also a ravine used specifically for burying and disposing of vehicles.

Zhu Yang’s truck hadn’t been processed yet; Xue Liangliang and others went up to retrieve their luggage, while Li Zhiyuan took a letter Zhu Yang had written to his wife and daughter, with addresses and village phone numbers on it.

Though the handling of the case was filled with unbelievable aspects, there was no doubt that this was a major case. However, in the current context of combating car bandits and road bullies, it was merely a larger splash in the water.

Perhaps years later, when people hear about "car bandits and road bullies," they might find it strange and hard to believe that such incidents actually occurred in reality.

There might also be enthusiasts who deliberately search for those archived files, and when they come across this case, they will speculate a multitude of conspiracy theories regarding the bizarre details in the case.

But, all that was for the future.

As merely the reporters of the incident, Xue Liangliang and Tan Wenbin were not detained for long.

Probably because they knew Xiao Yuan would do some special things, so in their report, they were careful to only mention that the four of them had happened to play near the forest at night and witnessed Zhu Yang being surrounded and killed on the truck, omitting the part about their entering the village.

Once they learned their destination, the police station originally wanted to send a car to take all four directly to Mountain City.

But Xue Liangliang declined, saying she didn’t want to trouble the police, and only accepted transport to the next city, from where they re-purchased train tickets.

This time it was a hard seat, thankfully not for too long.

"Mountain City, we have arrived at Mountain City. Passengers going to Mountain City, please check your belongings and prepare to disembark, wake up, we’ve arrived at Mountain City!"

The train conductor’s voice woke many from their dreams. Since this was not the final stop, half of the people wiped their mouths and got up to collect their luggage, while the other half changed to a different sleeping posture to continue their sleep.

The four walked out of the train station, all looking somewhat dispirited, as anyone’s journey marred by such an incident would be difficult to handle energetically.

Fortunately, although the matter was severe, everyone adjusted their mindset quickly, as they were all "worldly-wise."

At the entrance of the train station, a bunch of old ladies were holding signs promoting their small hostels and tugging at your luggage directly.

Xue Liangliang chose the only lady who didn’t shout about having special services.

It was a good choice; the hostel was small but clean. The owner provided them with a multi-person room containing four beds pushed together.

After placing their luggage, the four washed up and then lay on the bed, fast asleep.

Li Zhiyuan’s sleep was light, and he woke up three hours later, unable to sleep anymore and sat on the bed, staring idly at the curtain gradually brightened by the sunlight.

When the others also woke up, they checked out of the room and went downstairs to eat at a breakfast restaurant.

The owners initially asked in Chongqing dialect what they wanted to eat. Tan Wenbin and Run Sheng, walking in front, didn’t understand.

Seeing that they were from out of town, the lady owner slowed down her speech, pronouncing slowly word by word. Although still in Chongqing dialect, she probably felt this was standard Mandarin.

Xue Liangliang came over and smiled, "She’s asking how many you want to eat. Boss, two bowls of three scoops each, clear soup."

"Do you want it? What about you?"

Tan Wenbin: "Red soup dumplings, three pounds."

Run Sheng: "Chongqing small noodles, five pounds."

The lady owner: "..."

In the end, it was still made.

Tan Wenbin used the biggest bowl in the restaurant, and Run Sheng got a basin.

Touching the edge of the basin, Run Sheng felt a homely familiarity.

Li Zhiyuan couldn’t finish his three scoops of dumplings, and Xue Liangliang scooped some into her bowl.

Tan Wenbin and Run Sheng ate till they sweated profusely, with Run Sheng eventually drinking even the soup base.

Just after breakfast, the place wasn’t crowded, otherwise, it definitely would have drawn attention.

After the meal, Xue Liangliang flagged down a taxi to take the four to a hotel at Guanyin Bridge, which was a partner hotel of her new workplace, also serving as a guesthouse.

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