"I really didn’t expect she would actually do it," Ye Shikai flipped through the documents, scanning a few lines, and a smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"If you weren’t a military instructor, I bet you could definitely open a detective agency," Yan Kuan joked with a smile. Indeed, the document was from the police. Ye Shikai never expected that the words he said to Zhang Ting last night would come true so quickly—the police had indeed issued a request for assistance.
"The chief jests," Ye Shikai handed the document back.
"Yanjing has been somewhat restless lately. I heard there’s been a murderer on the loose. The police are in the light, and the criminal is in the shadows. It’s not so easy to catch someone," Yan Kuan continued, "So, what do you think?"
"Me? I’ll follow the leader’s decision."
"No worries, I’ll leave this decision to you," Yan Kuan said with a nod. "I can grant you one month’s leave."
"Alright then, thank you, Chief. There is a friend of mine at the police station who is in trouble now. I still want to help her." Ye Shikai hesitated for a moment but ultimately agreed. One reason was personal: Zhang Ting had helped him before, and they were good friends. Another reason was that from the document he just read, Ye Shikai roughly knew what trouble Zhang Ting was referring to—a murderer who had killed two people and was very likely to strike again. The police found it challenging, but if it was just an ordinary person, it wouldn’t threaten him.
Since that was the case, he might as well do a good deed by going with the flow.
"Then it’s settled," Yan Kuan agreed to Ye Shikai’s request. Even though the Dragon Teeth special forces instructor is a member of the regular force, there’s no need to be on standby at all times. Ye Shikai’s duty was merely to teach the team members tactical skills and to assist Ouyang Feng in strengthening their training. This was a relatively "idle" position.
After greeting Ouyang Feng, Ye Shikai spoke briefly to the team members and then left the base. He had been jokingly called a "firefighter" by Ouyang just now, which was quite an apt description—wherever there was trouble, he would rush there.
The most important thing for today was to visit the Worm Sect and find a way to break the Single Love Poisonous Insect. Last night, Su Qingyu and he had "shared the same bed with different dreams," a tormenting feeling for both of them.
According to what Dugu Tianke said, perhaps in a week, the poisonous insect would fully develop, and by then, things would indeed be terrible.
"Master, please have this," Ye Shikai said before departing, treating Dugu Tianke to a meal at the hotel as a gesture of goodwill; moreover, he needed his help to go to the Worm Sect.
"Okay," Dugu Tianke was still in his white robe and mandarin jacket. Ye Shikai carefully watched his expression—if even the Divine Doctor looked serious, it probably meant real trouble.
"My young friend, you seem a bit anxious," Dugu Tianke glanced at him and said lightly, "Are you worried about the Single Love Poisonous Insect?"
"Master, to be honest, my wife and I just got married not so long ago, and then we encountered this kind of ’peculiar’ poisonous insect. How could I not be nervous?" Ye Shikai sighed. There was no need to hide anything in front of an expert, and besides, he didn’t think there was anything to be embarrassed about.
"Good, you indeed are a young man of deep emotions," Ouyang Tianke nodded slightly. "You can rest assured. How could my reputation as the Divine Doctor be so easily tarnished?"
"That’s a relief," Ye Shikai finally breathed easier upon hearing this.
"By the way, aren’t you curious about who inflicted you with the poisonous insect?" all of a sudden, Dugu Tianke said lightly, "Don’t you want to know who she is and are in such a rush to resolve the poison?"
"I don’t want to know, nor do I need to know. All I need to do is find out how to solve the poisonous insect," Ye Shikai shook his head, which was unexpected for Dugu Tianke. Generally, people would think of revenge before dealing with the consequences, but Ye Shikai had no intention of finding the mastermind behind it all.
Dugu Tianke paused for a few seconds, slowly picked up the chopsticks from the table, and as he picked up the food said, "My young friend, do you still remember what I told you when we first met?"
Ye Shikai recalled in his mind. At that time, Dugu Tianke was a fortune-teller who had just been chased out by the airport security, and then he went to have his fortune told...
"Of course," Ye Shikai stated firmly.
"Do you also remember the love disaster I mentioned?"
"This..." a shiver ran through Ye Shikai’s heart, as if he understood something.
"Ha ha, let’s not worry about it for now. Let’s focus on the matter at hand," Dugu Tianke suddenly laughed, wiping his mouth with a napkin before slowly standing up. "We’ve had enough to eat; we should not delay any further. Let’s head to the Worm Sect now."
"Oh, okay," Ye Shikai quickly stood up as he saw this.
"Wait a moment," just then, Dugu Tianke suddenly stopped Ye Shikai, "Ha ha, my young friend, it’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed such delicious food. I suddenly feel like eating a bit more. You go ahead and start up the car."
"Ah... oh, sure, Master. Take your time; I’ll go order you some more dishes," Ye Shikai said, first stunned and then repeatedly nodding in agreement.
"Thank you, my young friend," after Ye Shikai left, Dugu Tianke slowly put down the chopsticks in his hand and let out a soft sigh.
"Young lady, it’s time for you to come out," Dugu Tianke said lightly all of a sudden, and a woman in white gauze walked out from behind the screen. Her stunning beauty and graceful movements were as if a fairy had descended to the mortal world. If Ye Shikai were present, he would have exclaimed in surprise. This person was none other than Chen Yuxin.
"Senior Dugu," Chen Yuxin approached Dugu Tianke and spoke softly.
"I’ve known you were there all along. The Hidden Breath Skill may work on him, but it’s useless against me," Dugu Tianke continued while eating leisurely.
"Senior is highly skilled; I dare not show off in front of you," Chen Yuxin said, sitting shyly on the opposite chair, like a bashful girl.
"Xinxin, you’re the one who planted the Single Love Poisonous Insect, aren’t you?" After a laugh, Dugu Tianke’s gaze became focused, and his expression turned serious. Just one sentence made Chen Yuxin tremble.
"Senior, I don’t understand what you’re talking about."
"Ha ha, Xinxin, I’ve been old friends with your great-grandfather. Amongst the people in this world, aside from your great-grandfather and the Worm Sect, even I, as a Divine Doctor, do not know where else the remaining Single Love Poisonous Insects could be. Do you still want to lie to me?" Dugu Tianke saw through Chen Yuxin’s act but didn’t get angry. Instead, he burst into laughter.
"Senior Dugu, may I make a request?" Chen Yuxin took a deep breath, her tone sounding very dejected, like a helpless young girl.
"Could you... please not solve the poisonous insect?" Chen Yuxin stammered.