My dream connects to three thousand years later.

Chapter 153 A Patient with Severe Procrastination (Second Update)

After Li Kang and Ning Linglong received another alert and went out on a mission...

After a moment's thought, Chu Zhu went to check on the trade union in the shantytown renovation area. After confirming that there were no problems, she returned to the Nuwa base.

"Novel, start!"

In the past, Chu Zhu was actually a little apprehensive when reading novels. After all, it felt like a waste of time... But now, Chu Zhu feels at ease.

After all, once he finishes reading the novels in his dreams, he can use his supernatural powers to print them out in the real world and make money online!
And the money he makes is essentially money to save the world!
Let's do the math—who says that reading novels for entertainment isn't actually saving the world?!

……

evening.

Chu Zhu arrived at the police station's canteen, intending to have a meal there.

"A-Zhu!" Bi Xuan, carrying a rice bowl, sat down opposite Chu Zhu.

"Why are you back?" Chu Zhu asked curiously, glancing towards the doorway. "Uncle Li, where are Ning Linglong and the others?"

“There’s been a supernatural murder case!” Bi Xuan shrugged. “I was busy running around and dealing with miscellaneous tasks, but after that, I couldn’t really help much, so the captain told me to come back first.”

"Extraordinary murder cases..." Chu Zhu pondered for a moment before asking, "By the way, are there many of these cases?"

"Not many, right? Maybe, every two or three days?" Bi Xuan counted on her fingers, her words somewhat uncertain.

"Actually, there's probably more than one case a day!" Chu Zhu scoffed. He didn't believe that all cases of supernatural abilities could be uncovered... or rather, only a very small minority could actually be confirmed as supernatural cases.

After all, the evaluation criteria for such extraordinary cases, apart from the case that Ning Linglong happened to find something wrong while searching the case files and brought the case over... will probably only be confirmed as an extraordinary case when Nuwa monitors people who know about extraordinary individuals, the special forces go there, and they find that a murder has occurred.

"Perhaps!" Bi Xuan responded, not elaborating on the matter, and said seriously, "A-Zhu, that! Tomorrow afternoon..."

At this point, Bi Xuan glanced around furtively, even deliberately lowering his voice, "My master and my advisor should be back soon! You told me before that you wanted to find them... um! I can take you there, but, but... don't expect me to help you negotiate the price! Being caught in the middle, it's not easy for me to handle things."

"Alright." Upon hearing this, Chu Zhu's mood immediately brightened. Finally, she could sacrifice that assassin to the heavens.

but……

Startled, Chu Zhu suddenly thought of something and lowered her eyes. "By the way, generally speaking, how long does it take to forge a forbidden weapon?"

Or rather, how much longer until Zhou Ze and the others can be buried?
“It varies from person to person!” Bi Xuan had barely uttered the words when he noticed Chu Zhu’s gaze sharpen, and quickly added, “I’m not just giving a perfunctory answer. For example… my master Mo Ban could probably refine it successfully in just an afternoon and an evening! But if it were my master Mo Wen… it’s not impossible for him to dawdle for a week. So how can I give you a definite answer?”

Chu Zhu: "..."

He almost forgot! Mo Wen is an absolute lazybones...

Yes, Chu Zhu has confirmed that, under reasonable circumstances, forging the forbidden artifact will take one to three days. This is because Mo Wen is the type who absolutely refuses to work until the very last minute!

A chronic procrastinator!
"Alright, it's settled then!" Seeing that Chu Zhu had no other objections, Bi Xuan nodded. "I've confirmed the specific time, I'll arrange it for you... Anyway, you need to make time tomorrow afternoon! Oh, and please ask for leave for me while you're at it..."

A smile unconsciously appeared on Bi Xuan's face. "I'm doing this for you, so I can't be the one to pay."

Damn it, I've finally found an excuse to take a holiday! Bi Xuan was so moved that she almost cried!
Honestly, when he first entered the boarding high school, it wasn't nearly as tough as it is now with the special operations brigade... The worst part is that the special operations brigade doesn't even have holidays now!
365 days a year, working non-stop all year round—that's what birth is all about! When Bi Xuan went to question them, the answer he got was still that superhumans have strong physical abilities and can withstand it, so they don't need to rest—aren't superhumans human?

He's filled with regret right now! Utterly regretful.

If he hadn't taken that damn civil service exam...wouldn't everything have turned out differently? If he had known this would happen, he would have gone to seek refuge with his master!
Now that things have gotten so messed up, he can't even resign... and he doesn't even dare to involve the Mohist sect. He can only work like a donkey, toiling away in pain and regret every day!

"Okay." Chu Zhu nodded, quickly finished a few mouthfuls of rice, and put the bowl into the sink.

……

A street full of fun.

It was nighttime, and lanterns hung here, casting an ambiguous red glow.

Chu Zhu returned to this place, dressed in all black, his demeanor elegant and composed. Even without deliberate adornment, he still possessed a striking appearance and charisma that stood out from the crowd, as dazzling as a firefly in the night.

Chu Zhu's purpose in coming here was, of course, to further investigate the situation of the Omnipotent lineage...

Although Chu Zhu thwarted the Omnipotent Clan's conspiracy at the church and in the shantytown redevelopment area, these actions clearly did not address the root of the Omnipotent Conspiracy—

It could even be said that Chu Zhu still doesn't understand what the Omnipotent Lineage's plan is.
Recently, the Omnipotent lineage has been relatively peaceful for a while, but Chu Zhu is not at ease, suspecting that the Omnipotent lineage is still up to something behind the scenes.

Based on his past understanding of the Omnipotent lineage, if there were another conspiracy, this would probably be the time to start hesitating.
So, he came over to test the waters!
The numerous alluring men and women standing along the sidewalk of Pleasure Street, soliciting customers, couldn't help but gleam in their eyes as they looked at Chu Zhu. They could hardly believe that someone like him would come to a place like this... After all, with his looks and demeanor, he could probably easily pick up a bunch of girls at a bar...

In their excitement, they even let out sharp, crowing sounds.

"Grandpa, come and have some fun!"

"Sir, if you come... we'll give you a discount!"

"Sir...would you like some duck?"

"?" The first few ducks were fine, but the last one almost made Chu Zhubang miss his chance. His face was icy cold as he glared fiercely at the last person!

After pondering for a moment with a dark expression, Chu Zhu's posture became more relaxed. He straightened his back, his expression turned serious, and his aura instantly changed.

He continued walking... and suddenly, the number of people soliciting customers for him dropped sharply...

Even the alluring men and women lining the streets were now hesitant to speak confidently when soliciting customers from others. They glanced at Chu Zhu every now and then, their eyes filled with apprehension and suspicion, wondering if he was some important figure. What if they offended him by soliciting customers, and then another crackdown ensued?

at last.

Chu Zhu turned into an alley.

After a moment's thought, he took out a fox mask from his pocket and put it on. Finally, he walked straight ahead, passing through rows of brightly colored brothels, until he reached another street.

Here, too, was an extreme spectacle of extravagance and decadence, a bustling scene of people in impeccably dressed. But there was hardly any crowing… Countless people walked side-by-side, their faces filled with excitement, shouting loudly. They were discussing how much they had earned that day! Which casino was so unfair! Who had struck it rich at which casino?

Yes, this is Casino Street! It's practically next to Entertainment Street.

Chu Zhu's eyes darted around, and he walked a few steps to a medium-sized casino. He glanced at the signboard: "Prosperous and Wealthy Era".

Chu Zhu smiled silently and walked inside, saying to the waiter, "I'm looking for Yang Keshu."

"…!" The scantily clad waitress paused, glancing at Chu Zhu with a hint of surprise and uncertainty. "You, you, excuse me… do you have an appointment with Mr. Yang?"

"Just mention to him that I was the new host at the time!" Chu Zhu said lazily. Since his face was hidden under a mask, he didn't need to put on a serious act.

After hesitating for a while, the staff member finally nodded, whispered to another staff member next to him for a moment, and then walked out from behind the counter.

Logically speaking, she shouldn't pay attention to guests who come to her for no reason...

However, Chu Zhu's temperament was simply too extraordinary... Even with a mask on, she stood out from the crowd... So, just to be on the safe side, it was best to inform her.

Three minutes later.

Accompanied by hurried footsteps, a group of men dressed in black suits rushed out.

The casino fell silent for a moment as they watched the casino security guards standing respectfully in two rows, solemn and dignified.

A large, overweight man rushed out from between two rows of security guards in black uniforms. His pupils contracted when he saw Chu Zhu. Yes… it was him! It was this man.

He wore the exact same mask as before, and even his physique was exactly the same...

All the gamblers, except those whose betting results were about to be announced, turned their attention to the two sides, scrutinizing each other. They held their breath…

They felt that something was about to happen that would give them plenty to talk about for the next few days.

"Fifth Brother, it's been a while, hasn't it?" Chu Zhu asked with a smile. Yang Keshu, what a beautiful name! Who would have thought that the person represented by this name... was a core follower of the Omnipotent lineage?
Yang Keshu's expression stiffened for a moment, forcibly suppressing the urge to look around... There were just too many people around. Even if he wanted to shut up, he couldn't! In fact, if he made any big movements, it might arouse suspicion.

He gritted his teeth inwardly, cursing under his breath. Was this the kind of title he should be using at this time? Even if you were the new host, you still… well, he had no choice but to accept it! What else could he do?

Taking a deep breath, Yang Keshu forced a smile and gestured invitingly, "This new gentleman, please come inside?"

Chu Zhu gave him a deep look, remained noncommittal, and walked directly ahead of him.

As the security guards in black dispersed, the scene quieted down slightly before erupting into chaos.

"No... that's it? I thought there would be a fight!" A bloodthirsty spectator said with a look of disappointment.

"That's normal, Boss Yang, he's got connections in the underworld!" one gambler muttered. "Don't underestimate this casino just because it's not the biggest. Even the biggest casino on this street, I heard, wouldn't dare offend Boss Yang!"

“Yeah, yeah!” another knowledgeable guy chimed in, speaking furtively, “You guys know Brother Long from Changyang Street? He supposedly came here to collect protection money… but in less than three days, the Changyang Street gang was wiped out… tsk tsk, Brother Long became Brother Long, and we still don’t know if he’s dead or torn to pieces.”

“I know about this too.” Another person spoke up. “It is said that Brother Long did not become Brother Long… Brother Long was actually transformed into Sister Long through extremely cruel means… Now, she has become the new top performer at the ladyboy brothel in the Happy Street next door.”

The room fell silent for a moment after these words were spoken. Some understood, some had their eyes twitch, some were so shocked and frightened that their hands and feet trembled, but some subconsciously licked their lips and reached down to search.

"..."

"That doesn't make sense either." One listener realized what was happening and gasped. "If Boss Yang is so powerful, why is he so respectful to that person...? Who is that masked guy?"

Now, everyone present fell silent, lost in deep thought. Especially considering that even wearing a mask, that person exuded such an imposing aura…

Wow! Some people are even wondering – could there be a high-ranking official behind that mask?
Meanwhile, a gambler who had lost everything was daydreaming, "If I had the status of that masked man and could earn the respect of Boss Yang... then maybe Boss Yang would pay off my 12,000 Qian coins now!"

……

the other side.

Chu Zhu stood in front of Yang Keshu from beginning to end, her posture calm and composed, as if naturally confirming that her status was higher than Yang Keshu's.

"..." Yang Keshu's eyes twitched. What he found most absurd at this moment was that he had never met Chu Zhu before, but Chu Zhu was now so familiar with the layout of the casino.

After the previous All-Powerful Mass, he felt increasingly uneasy and suspicious. For several days, he even packed his bags and prepared to run away.

But the problem was, several days had passed and nothing had happened, so he gradually began to relax...

Then, the nightmare that lingered during that mass came knocking on my door.

Chu Zhu casually opened the door to a reception room—if he remembered correctly, this was the room Yang Keshu used most often when receiving guests!

Chu Zhu paused briefly as he stepped inside, then continued in with a composed expression. But a slight ripple stirred within him…

He discovered that there was already someone in the meeting room...

Moreover, Chu Zhu knew this person!

Although he had disguised himself—for example, by sticking on a large beard, wearing sunglasses, and dyeing his hair completely white—and changed his clothes from the usual solemn and dignified style to a brightly colored casino outfit, clearly a seasoned gambler, he still couldn't fool Chu Zhu.

This person is none other than Captain Qi Heng!

Chu Zhu's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. He sat casually on the sofa, appearing relaxed and even crossing his legs. However, his mind was racing at that moment…

According to Li Kang, wasn't this guy placed under house arrest by the brigade headquarters?

So... he's been released now? No, if he'd been released, Qi Heng wouldn't need to put on this disguise...

So, they escaped?! Then why didn't Li Kang mention this?

(End of this chapter)