Chapter 156
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Rongcheng was a coastal city, and the wind carried the scent of the sea.
With Lu Haoxiu’s situation resolved for the most part, the tense nerves of the group relaxed somewhat, and they were in the mood to observe the details of Rongcheng. Upon observation, they saw the panic and restlessness hidden beneath the surface of this city.
The scenery of Rongcheng was quite nice, with flowers blooming everywhere in May. The blue sky, white clouds, and fresh air were refreshing.
But the pedestrians passing by were different from the relaxed atmosphere of this coastal city. People hurried along, many with expressions of unease and fear, clutching tightly to something in their arms. Upon closer inspection, they were hiding knives and crowbars.
Many shops were closed, and hardly any children could be seen on the streets. The few children who were there were tightly held by adults, their expressions panicked and bewildered.
It seemed calm on the surface, but upon closer inspection, there was strangeness everywhere.
“I didn’t notice before, but now that I look, it seems like there are a lot fewer people in Rongcheng?” Li Sanxin looked at the pedestrians outside and remarked.
“They must have fled,” Duan Zege lazily glanced outside. “Chengjiang City is next to Rongcheng. Whatever happens in Chengjiang City will more or less spread to Rongcheng. Moreover, when the ‘water ghost’ first began to revive, many people fled from Chengjiang City to Rongcheng, and the news followed.”
Lu Haoxiu leaned against the window, watching outside with bright eyes reflecting the flowers and bustling crowd on the roadside.
Only those who had lost sight and hearing could know how lucky it was to have healthy eyes and ears. But as he watched the people rushing by on the street, Lu Haoxiu’s joy gradually faded.
In this world, even if you could see things, what you saw was people struggling, and darkness was born in the world.
Lou Yan pondered for a moment. After the fall of Chengjiang City, the surrounding cities were also thrown into chaos. It was at this time that the country announced the arrival of the era of Anomaly Resurgence.
Just as Lou Yan had finished thinking, Ye Buyan spoke coincidentally, “They should know about the Anomaly Resurgence.”
Everyone turned to look at Ye Buyan, and Li Sanxin asked thoughtfully, “Is the country ready to announce it?”
“Yeah,” Ye Buyan nodded. He was now also a member of the Anomaly Control Bureau, working under Lin You, so he naturally knew more than ordinary people. “It will be announced at noon tomorrow. Many rumors have already spread privately.”
The speed of Anomaly Resurgence was unexpectedly fast, and various paranormal phenomena appearing everywhere could no longer be suppressed. There was a subtle restlessness both online and in daily life, and it was time to announce this fact.
This was something the people in the car already knew, so they didn’t dwell on it.
But Lou Yan had decided not to rush back to Chengjiang City. He intended to stay in Rongcheng for two or three more days and planned to use the True Sight tonight to see how many anomalies were hiding in Rongcheng. Since the anomalies in Chengjiang City could be cleared out, the anomalies in Rongcheng could also be eradicated.
Lou Yan never forgot his purpose. He wanted to end the Anomaly Resurgence. With the power to deal with the anomalies now, he naturally couldn’t shirk his responsibility. Secondly, Lou Yan wanted to use these anomalies to test his current strength.
There was also…
Lou Yan thought of Fu Xuezhou.
There were still thirty-four days before the appearance of the cold extreme h*ll.
These days were filled with frenzied states and one task after another, such as helping Lu Haoxiu regain his five senses. Lou Yan was too busy to plan anything else. But Lou Yan hadn’t forgotten what the Saint Night Ruan said before his death.
The Anomaly Lord is also in the Arctic.
Originally, Lou Yan thought he couldn’t team up with Fu Xuezhou to kill the Anomaly Lord before arriving at the cold extreme h*ll. But now it seemed that this possibility was not nonexistent.
Opportunities were all laid out before Lou Yan, and he would certainly not let go of this chance to kill two birds with one stone.
So, he needed to change his plans a bit—within these thirty-four days, he needed to cultivate a relationship with Fu Xuezhou more efficiently and quickly, so that Fu Xuezhou would trust him more. Then, together with Fu Xuezhou, they would go to the Arctic and kill the Anomaly Lord before the cold extreme h*ll appeared.
Time was tight, which was also why Lou Yan decided to stay in Rongcheng for only two or three more days.
Since Fu Xuezhou had decided to restrain himself, Lou Yan might as well leave. If the enemy retreated, he would retreat as well. Lou Yan didn’t believe that Fu Xuezhou could still restrain himself.
If it weren’t for the tight time, Lou Yan would have planned to stay away from Fu Xuezhou for ten days or half a month before deciding.
Thinking of the call he was hung up on by Fu Xuezhou in the morning, Lou Yan’s face darkened.
Annoying.
If it weren’t for the future, Lou Yan wouldn’t want to give that guy a good face in two or three days. What was even more annoying was that when they met again, he would have to plan how to further advance the relationship between him and Fu Xuezhou. The Ghost Marriage Contract also needed to be resolved quickly. It was getting more and more annoying.
Lou Yan rolled down the car window, one hand on the steering wheel, and the other resting on the window. The gentle and refreshing wind blew into the car, lifting his black hair and adding a touch of casual charm.
The soft and refreshing wind swept away some of Lou Yan’s annoyance, and his brows relaxed. The dazzling sunlight ahead made him pick up the sunglasses lying beside him and put them on.
At a traffic light, Lou Yan stopped the car and glanced outside casually, only to see Fu Xuezhou walking out of a private hospital.
…Fu Xuezhou?!
Lou Yan instantly tightened his grip on the steering wheel, and the sunglasses covered his widened eyes due to shock.
Wait, how could Fu Xuezhou be in Rongcheng? Wasn’t he supposed to be in Chengjiang City?!
No way.
Lou Yan instantly made a face like he had swallowed a fly.
He had just planned to stay in Rongcheng for two more days, deliberately distancing himself from this guy for a while. How come, in the blink of an eye, he saw him in Rongcheng?
He came to Rongcheng, and Fu Xuezhou also came to Rongcheng? Did their fate run so deep?
Lou Yan slapped the steering wheel heavily, unable to help but mutter under his breath, “F*ck!”
Checking the countdown of the traffic light, there were still forty seconds left. Veins throbbed on his forehead as he glanced at Fu Xuezhou’s direction, only to see a middle-aged male doctor in a white coat following him out.
A curious expression flashed in Lou Yan’s irritated eyes.
What was Fu Xuezhou doing here? Was he here to see a doctor?
The middle-aged doctor had a large round face, well-defined features, and a warmth that made people lower their guard. He smiled bitterly and said a few words to Fu Xuezhou. His voice cut through the noisy street and crowd, faintly reaching Lou Yan’s ears.
“…Mr. Fu, you need to cooperate with treatment to alleviate your psychological issues… Perhaps finding other ways to vent… or diverting your thoughts from him…”
Fu Xuezhou replied coldly, “Mmm.”
The psychologist looked at the handsome yet aloof silver-haired man in front of him, amazed. When he treated this patient yesterday, the patient didn’t say much, and he couldn’t extract his inner thoughts no matter what technique he used. Today, for some reason, this patient finally confessed his strong desire for another man in a calm and steady tone in the office, and the words were… so embarrassing that even the psychologist blushed.
It was hard to imagine that such a seemingly cold and indifferent person still had such a crazy side.
The psychologist couldn’t help but ask, “Do you think today’s treatment was helpful to you?”
Fu Xuezhou remained silent, his lips pressed into a straight line.
Seeing his expression, the psychologist knew the answer and sighed, “Mr. Fu, I sincerely advise you that avoidance may not be as effective as facing the problem head-on… But since you are unwilling, I can only…”
Lou Yan couldn’t hear very clearly, so he concentrated his hearing on the male doctor. Suddenly, the doctor’s voice became clearer.
“…If you trust me, I suggest you do more exercise and keep yourself busy…”
However, Fu Xuezhou keenly noticed Lou Yan’s gaze when he turned around. His eyes met Lou Yan’s.
In that instant of turning, Lou Yan was startled, immediately retracting his gaze, pretending to observe the traffic light as if nothing had happened. His slender and fair fingertips leisurely tapped the window frame, appearing casual and carefree.
In his mind, Lou Yan considered whether to roll up the car window, but he suppressed the idea after a moment.
Forget it.
If they met, they met. Dodging wasn’t Lou Yan’s style. People needed to learn to adapt. Although his original plan was to give Fu Xuezhou the cold shoulder for a few days, unexpectedly encountering him in Rongcheng could also change the plan a bit.
Anyway, he didn’t see Fu Xuezhou, so he could continue to ignore him as if nothing had happened. But Fu Xuezhou had seen him, hadn’t he?
Thinking of this, the corners of Lou Yan’s beautifully shaped mouth curled up slightly.
As expected, the dangerous and familiar icy gaze fell on him, lingering from his hair to his fingertips, and finally staring at the corner of Lou Yan’s mouth with a smile.
Lou Yan hummed a song happily and turned to the people in the car, saying, “To celebrate Little Lu’s recovery, how about we go to the beach for some fresh seafood barbecue?”
Lu Haoxiu immediately cheered, “Sounds great!!!”
Lou Yan smiled and turned back. Under the sunglasses, he glanced inconspicuously at the window, unnoticed by anyone.
Actually, he was quite curious.
If Fu Xuezhou knew he was also in this city, would he continue to be indifferent or decide to chase after him?
Knowing that they were both in the same place but still choosing to distance themselves from each other seemed more difficult than being separated by distance.
Lou Yan suddenly felt that Fu Xuezhou’s sudden appearance in Rongcheng was a good thing.
Pretending not to notice the gaze outside the car, Lou Yan waited until the green light came on. He casually stepped on the gas pedal, and the car rushed through the light, leaving behind a trail of exhaust fumes in Fu Xuezhou’s eyes.
Behind him.
Fu Xuezhou, standing on the roadside, watched the car become a small dot, took a few steps towards the road, and was stopped by the psychologist. Worriedly, the psychologist asked, “Mr. Fu, what’s wrong? Did you see someone you know?”
“…I saw him,” Fu Xuezhou suddenly said.
The psychologist’s heart inexplicably skipped a beat. “Who?”
Fu Xuezhou turned to look at the psychologist, his face calm, but his eyes were as dark as the deepest sea, radiating an indescribable sense of fear that made the psychologist tremble all over, his legs shaking.
“My source of desire,” Fu Xuezhou’s eyes deepened, but he actually smiled, “Lou Yan.”
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