Chapter 9: Outing Mission
"What medication did you give to the king?" Yang Fan suddenly asked, his tone becoming extremely serious, a faint authority emanating from him as he fixed his gaze intently on Li Mang
The Yanhuang Courtyard offers good benefits, and everything else is quite satisfactory. However, it is very sensitive to existing anomalies. Today's investigation is an inevitable consequence. As Yang Fan mentioned, the situation at Yanhuang Courtyard is unique and allows for no mistakes; otherwise, the impact would be significant.
Yang Fan knew what Li Mang was thinking, and before he could speak, he said: "The team has been very busy lately, with tasks everywhere. Shi Tou and I really can't manage it all, so it has to be you who goes... Additionally, you have endured quite a bit of hardship over the past six months, and you were misunderstood yesterday. This time, consider it a reward and an opportunity for you to get out and take a break"
"Please take a seat; I have a few questions to ask you," Yang Fan indicated.
Regarding the task of supernatural events, Li Mang had long been accustomed to it, and thus did not take it seriously. Upon seeing Yang Fan arrive, he handed him a note saying: "Manager Yang, there is a new task today"
The next day, Li Mang arrived early at the office area of Team Nine. This is a large courtyard, not far from the front of his yard, surrounded by the residences of Old Man Cao, Grandma Snake, the little brat, Yang Fan, and others, all of whom are also members of Team Nine
Upon arriving at his desk, Li Mang discovered several documents on the fax machine. Upon taking a look, he found that two of them were notifications, and one of them was even regarding him
After sending off Yang Fan and the others, Li Mang collapsed onto the sofa, his entire body instantly drenched in sweat, with no strength left in his limbs. He had no doubt that he had just walked through the gates of life and death, for if any abnormalities were discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable
The stone quickly went and returned, directly reporting to Yang Fan: "The ghost doctor has confirmed this matter. Additionally, he mentioned that the dosage of infant stone powder for livestock should be one-tenth less than that for humans; otherwise, an overdose will stimulate and affect the brain, causing a feeling of excitement. Last night, the symptoms of the king were undoubtedly due to an overdose of infant stone powder."
In this way, Li Mang was already moved, yet he still looked at Yang Fan with confusion. If he remembered correctly, this 'clerk' was not qualified for external assignments; even if he were, it would only be to purchase something in the city. Moreover, he had only been at Yanhuang for less than six months, and the assessment period lasted a year, meaning he wouldn't even have a vacation to go home.
Three roots of American ginseng, the same ones you sent before, a small bag of dried kumquat, two spoons of salt, and five grams of baby stone powder
Seeing Li Mang's reluctance to admit it, disappointment flickered in Yang Fan's eyes, followed by a slight chill in his expression as he emotionlessly asked: "Did you feed the king yesterday afternoon?"
It may be due to having more exposure, Li Mang replied
"What?" Li Mang doubted whether he had heard correctly
On that day, he did not go anywhere else; he only read books in his own yard, or slept. When he was hungry, he prepared his own meals in the kitchen. This was actually a habit he had maintained for a long time. After all, there were many eccentric individuals in the Yanhuang Courtyard, and unless necessary, he generally would not go out, nor would others suspect him for it
Yang Fan nodded, refraining from further questioning on the matter, and then said: "Alright! Let me ask you another question. The king called out all night last night; do you know about this?"
What is baby stone powder? Yang Fan directly asked the key question, while he completely ignored items like American ginseng, dried tangerine peel, and table salt
Stone, go verify with the ghost doctor!" Yang Fan gestured to a young man in black beside him, who was his assistant
Inside the house, Yang Fan sat expressionless in the living room, while several people were cautiously searching for something in the room and kitchen. Apart from Yang Fan and his assistant, the rest were members of the Yanhuang Discipline Group, "assisting" Yang Fan in the investigation of the case
As the stone left, the atmosphere in Li Mang's small courtyard suddenly became oppressive, with an eerie silence where no one spoke. Yang Fan and the others were waiting for the final confirmation, and although Li Mang had long known that there would be no issues on the ghost doctor's side, he still couldn't help but feel tense, his palms covered in sweat
The content indicates that a village in Mengshan County has experienced supernatural events. Despite several investigations by the police, no results were achieved, and several detective officers lost their lives in the process. The situation is serious, and it has been confirmed that there are signs of individuals with supernatural abilities. Consequently, the matter has been submitted to the relevant authorities for handling. The Yanhuang Task Force has assigned this case to Yanhuang Group 9, which will dispatch personnel to resolve the issue.
Using the king to test the medicine is indeed a thoughtless decision, and Li Mang is sweating profusely from this reckless act. However, prior to this, he truly did not anticipate that a wild chicken could possess such significant effects.
Yes
"Yes!" Li Mang nodded seriously in affirmation
Li Mang raised his eyebrows slightly, discreetly placing the notice aside, and then turned his gaze to the last fax, titled: "Guangxi Mengshan Supernatural Incident: Mengshan Ghosts"
"Rest assured, you don't need to take action. Daoist Zhang will handle it; you just need to follow along and assist a little, consider it lending a hand," Yang Fan explained.
Li Mangxin's heart tightened, but he quickly reacted, looking shocked and wronged as he said, "I did not administer any medication to the king!"
The surprise came quite suddenly. Li Mang, in a daze, took the documents from Yang Fan's hands, and it was not until he returned to his own courtyard that he felt the thrill of the surprise. Although the supernatural case had little to do with him, he could take this opportunity to prepare some equipment for exploring the world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas. The timing of this opportunity was indeed perfect.
Is that so? Yang Fan looked at him
"Good!" Li Mang did not put on airs, sitting down opposite Yang Fan. Standing was indeed too much pressure; he and *the book* were worried that their legs would tremble and reveal a flaw.
It is necessary to introduce that the Yanhuang Courtyard is divided into nine groups, numbered from one to nine, with each group having a manager. The manager of the ninth group is Yang Fan, who is responsible for more than ten individuals with special abilities, acting like an agent in charge of their tasks, daily lives, and various aspects of their treatment.
Li Mang was even contemplating what he should do if the matter were to be exposed. Should he admit to the "Shan Hai Jing"? Absolutely not; even if he were to be captured, he would not be willing to do so. At worst, he could just hide in the world of the "Shan Hai Jing" to escape.
A man dressed in a Zhongshan suit walked out of the room. Although he remained expressionless and did not interject, his presence was unmistakably authoritative, clearly supervising the situation. Even the discipline committee, represented by Lian Yangfan, was not afforded any leniency.
"Yang Guan Shi, what are you all doing?" Li Mang walked into the living room, his face filled with shock and confusion
"When did you become so familiar with the king?" Yang Fan asked in a gentle manner, as if engaging in a casual conversation, which did not place too much pressure on Li Mang
"Please file the task and set off with Zhang Daoist after packing your luggage. Here is 100,000 yuan, which may be needed for various expenses such as food and accommodation. Remember to bring back the invoices for reconciliation; I shouldn't need to elaborate on anything else." Yang Fan handed over a small package containing a bank card, various documents, and a satellite phone, which might be useful when carrying out the task outside.
"......" Looking at Li Mang's expression, it did not seem like he was lying. Yang Fan raised his thick eyebrows slightly, and his doubts began to waver, but he maintained a calm demeanor on the surface. He then asked, "Braised chicken? What ingredients did you add?"
Notice of Case Closure Regarding the Li Mang 'Poisoning' Incident
However, once the "Shan Hai Jing" is exposed, he will be at the center of the storm, and amidst the predation of the giant sharks at the bottom of the sea, he may end up with nothing but bones.
Upon seeing Li Mang return, Yang Fan slightly raised his eyelids
The staff in Group Nine is actually not many: Yang, his assistant Shitou, and Li Mang, along with a cleaning lady. Fortunately, there are only about ten individuals under their responsibility, and aside from the abnormal ones like Old Cao and the little brat, the rest are all completely normal people. In fact, some of them live in the outside world, and Li Mang and the others can manage to handle them.
......
Leaning against the door frame, the man in the Zhongshan suit gave a knowing glance to a subordinate inside, who nodded in understanding and followed Shitou out. Yang Fan chose to ignore this; the disciplinary team of Yanhuang had always been this strict, and his influence was of little use.
During this period, Li Mang was repeatedly tempted to enter the world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, but he ultimately restrained himself. The Yanhuang Courtyard is quite profound, and one must be cautious. For the past six months, he has lived in tranquility, and the Yanhuang Courtyard also appears calm and peaceful. However, Li Mang knows that this is merely because he was previously an inconspicuous character, and all the storms had nothing to do with him.
Hmm? Yang Fan, who had just entered, casually picked it up and quickly skimmed through it. With a furrowed brow, he pondered for a long time before handing it back to Li Mang, saying: "You are responsible for this matter"
Upon returning from Old Man Cao's courtyard, Li Mang discovered that the gate of his own courtyard was ajar, and sounds of rummaging could be heard from within. This caused his previously eased mind to tighten once again, and he could only feign calmness as he walked inside
Yang Fan's tense expression was similar; he stood up and patted Li Mang's shoulder, saying: "I shouldn't doubt you, but this is the Yanhuang Courtyard, and you need to understand our difficulties... Rest well today, and come to work as usual tomorrow. Let's go!"
This... this is impossible. I also ate that stewed chicken at the time; it cannot be poisonous!" Li Mang stood up abruptly, his face filled with innocence
During breakfast, the little brat mentioned this to me" Li Mang replied truthfully
According to the investigation by the disciplinary committee, the reason why the king kept calling out last night was entirely due to the food you provided. You should give me an explanation
Routine and *Illustration* Book Investigation! Yang Fan adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose, his keen eyes fixed on Li Mang, attempting to discern any abnormalities. Although he went to great lengths to protect Li Mang in front of Cai Cai, it did not imply that his investigation was not serious. As Cai Cai mentioned, the Yanhuang Courtyard is a significant place where no mistakes can be made. This time, Li Mang poisoned a dog, but what about next time?
Li Mang felt somewhat flustered, unable to sit still, yet still had to maintain a calm demeanor
At this point, this difficult challenge can be considered truly overcome
I may think about it, but I am just an ordinary person. Yang, please don't joke around! Despite the stirrings in his heart, Li Mang shook his head vigorously. Although his strength is now several times greater than before, that is all there is to it. After all, he is merely a wild chicken, not a miraculous elixir, and his effectiveness is limited. Now, if he were to face supernatural beings, he would surely be frightened out of his wits.
The notification is brief, merely approving the investigation report submitted by Yang Fan yesterday, and also categorizing this case as a misjudgment. The signature below is from the Disciplinary Committee
There are some chicken bones
"Do you not want to go out for a walk?" Yang Fan asked while packing his things, not raising his head.
Although it sounded like a question, Yang Fan had already used an affirmative tone.
The members of the disciplinary group behind also gently nodded to their leader
"Infant stone has a calming effect. It was left for me to take by the ghost doctor during my follow-up visit a couple of days ago." Li Mang already had the answer in his heart and replied directly
Fortunately, the jade and feathers have already been sent back to the world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas; otherwise, today would have ended poorly. He is well aware of the strictness of the Yanhuang discipline.
Li Mang's expression relaxed
During this period, one must be more cautious and try to avoid entering the world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Li Mang made this decision to himself; although the investigation had already been endured, he still needed to be careful and prudent
Li Mang did not meet his gaze, merely appearing to breathe a sigh of relief
But what should family members do? Will Yanhuang cause them trouble