Chapter 10: New Project Team

As for Liang Xue's choice to stay at Chen Taiyuan's place, it is partly because she finds the environment pleasant, and partly because she feels that staying in a hotel, which is a public setting, is not very safe. As for temporarily renting an apartment? It would be too troublesome with cleaning and settling in; since she will not be staying here for long, there is no need to make things so complicated

You really do live here

This apartment, although small, is safe and tranquil. There is no noise at night, and during the day it is not far from the bustling area. Moreover, this compact layout surprisingly allows for cross-ventilation, with the bedroom facing the sun. In the early morning, one can even practice in the sunlight. Additionally, the convenience store, dining establishments, and other essential services are all readily available downstairs. I must say, even she admires Chen Taiyuan's discerning eye for selecting this apartment.

In fact, there is another reason why I invited him to join, Liang Xue said, The vampire incident is too bizarre, and the wider the spread, the more likely it is to cause social panic, so it is necessary to minimize the number of informed individuals. Chen Taiyuan was originally one of the informed individuals, so it is better to invite him to join.

Of course, more importantly, she felt that the feeling of having a drink with Chen Taiyuan during the quietness of the evening was quite pleasant

Chen Taiyuan was instantly rendered speechless

"Is your opinion really that important?" Liang Xue simply stated this powerful remark and then ignored Chen Taiyuan, clearly indicating that it had already become an established fact

Specially Appointed Expert? Liang Xue thought for a moment and surprisingly nodded in agreement, "Indeed, the project team really needs a professional who truly understands such incidents and is not easily frightened by supernatural events. Although you may not have other strengths, at least you are bold and unafraid of trouble"

Liang Xue shook her head: "No, the matter is far from over; it may have only just begun. The corpse of the vampire from yesterday has already undergone preliminary examination in our laboratory, and the results are unusual."

Director Ma holds the nominal position of the head of the special task force, while Liang Xue is the actual person in charge. There are very few subordinates; Chen Taiyuan is a specially appointed expert with a transcendent status, followed by Li Xiaofen, Lao Luo, and Xiao Bai

Furthermore, someone must be responsible for coordinating and relaying information. Liang Xue said, "That female police officer Li Xiaofen is quite good; she wasn't frightened even after being bitten by a C virus-infected individual, at least her courage is commendable"

However, the sun today is truly wonderful

Liang Xue had already been up for a while, curiously staring at him with her arms crossed. In fact, she had seen many Daoist texts in Chen Taiyuan's room, including some practices related to meditation and breathing exercises. She initially thought it was merely a hobby, but to her surprise, Chen Taiyuan had indeed been practicing all along

As for the salary, it can indeed be paid through police channels. After all, if one wishes to solve major cases, it is only reasonable to hire experts to provide some technical guidance and services.

"Is practicing this useful?" Liang Xue asked coldly as she saw Chen Taiyuan slowly rise after putting away his skills.

Liang Xue expressed her confusion and even a hint of awe, saying: "After the autopsy, it turned out that there was still a steel needle lodged in the vampire's neck that could not be removed! This means that not only might that guy not have reached his strongest state, but he was also fighting while injured. With a steel needle stuck in his neck, he nearly killed me despite being in such a painful condition... If those bastards really mastered the means to upgrade, it would be terrifying. With a steel needle stuck in his neck, he nearly killed me despite being in such a painful condition... If those bastards really mastered the means to upgrade, it would be terrifying. Of course, the person I am referring to finding is the owner of the steel needle... I am very curious about who could have driven a steel needle into the neck of an enhanced vampire."

"I will help you apply for a higher salary, consider it as my contribution to your rent," Liang Xue said rather bluntly, while looking around with a hint of satisfaction.

And as for the *illustrated* book, it is understandable that Deng Puwei, having been implicated in so many murders and needing to evade his family, would naturally be reluctant to openly go to a hospital for surgery after being shot. Therefore, he could only endure the pain and wait until he could escape from Leize City before seeking a solution in a less conspicuous hospital.

"To pierce his body with a steel needle, it would at least require the strength of a vampire or an extreme warrior," Liang Xue muttered to herself. "However, I haven't heard of any extreme warrior who specializes in needles. Are you joking? Could it be an existence like Dongfang Bubai?"

Thus, Li Xiaofen was also transferred to this project team

In the early morning, the city of Leize is rarely graced by a vibrant sun. The reason this city is called "Leize" is that it often experiences thunder and rain, resulting in perennial water accumulation on the ground, forming marshes, a phenomenon that has existed since ancient times. One of the reasons why the C virus carriers, who are averse to sunlight, choose to reside here is due to this characteristic.

Chen Taiyuan asked while putting on his outer garment, "What will you do next? Are you going back to the provincial capital?"

However, Chen Taiyuan felt it was rather strange, thinking that a pair of single men and women living together in a small house for an extended period might lead to some unexpected incidents, especially with such a pure and virtuous...

Subsequently, Chen Taiyuan went to the Municipal Public Security Bureau with Liang Xue, where he was briefly introduced. Director Ma and others expressed their welcome to Chen Taiyuan's joining. After all, this is an extremely dangerous job, and it is rare for intellectuals to dare to participate despite being aware of the terrifying realities.

To be honest, the last time a police officer died at the hands of Deng Puwei, it was also related to Liang Xue's slight overconfidence. What was thought to be an easy task turned out to be complicated, as Deng Puwei's strength had increased significantly, which led to the casualties among the police. However, someone as proud and indifferent as Liang Xue would never admit to this minor mistake

Old Chen has actually become my colleague? Li Xiaofen looked Chen Taiyuan up and down, feeling quite incredulous

"Who is it?" asked Chen Taiyuan

It has been determined that the C virus within this vampire is in an extremely enhanced state, indicating that the vampire may have initially mastered the terrifying means of upgrading and becoming stronger

Give you ... ...

Remaining completely still certainly brings peace of mind, and it also contributes to longevity. Rather than using the example of an old Taoist priest, Liang Xue believes that using the example of an old tortoise is more persuasive.

Although he got up a bit later than usual, Mr. Chen Taiyuan still insisted on meditating and practicing breathing exercises on the balcony for quite a long time. Bathed in the morning sunlight, his body was adorned with a layer of golden radiance, resembling that of an immortal or a deity

Chen Taiyuan was increasingly at a loss for words, silently cursing Liang Xue in his heart, you are the true invincible one, your entire village is.

As for whether it is safe for a single woman to live in the home of a single man, such concerns are simply not within her realm of consideration. As a powerful woman capable of slaying vampires, she almost entirely disregards gender factors when contemplating issues. Dare to act inappropriately towards me? I could easily snap your little member with just two fingers

In fact, he did not wish for Liang Xue to leave. Because only through 99 rounds would he have a greater chance of encountering vampires again, which would also increase the likelihood of finding the whereabouts of the woman in the photo on his phone. Of course, it would be best to capture a living vampire and extract some important information from them

If you don't provide it, that's fine; the locksmith will still need to come here to fix the lock tomorrow

Chen Taiyuan turned around with a calm smile: "Firstly, it brings a tranquil mind, and secondly, it prolongs life. I find the former quite useful; after practicing, I feel my state of mind has become much more peaceful. As for the latter, ha, I still do not know how long I can live, so I am unsure of its usefulness. However, you can observe those old Taoist priests in the temples; they generally live a long life."

In the future, I may temporarily work at the Public Security Bureau of Leizhe City," Liang Xue said, "If there are matters related to my field of expertise, I might need your cooperation, after all, your Life Sciences program at Jinghua University has been praised so highly by you.

What left everyone both amused and bewildered was that on that day, several police officers who had participated in the arrest operation were actually unwilling to join this special task force, with only Old Luo and one other person daring to do so. It was a joke; this was not about catching criminals, but about capturing 'ghosts.' Is this the kind of work for humans

In summary, regardless of the circumstances, Liang Xue must remain in Leize City for a period of time to continue investigating the vampires' lair. Furthermore, to facilitate the execution of tasks locally, Liang Xue has also decided to collaborate with the Leize police to establish a new special task force. Although there was an original task force, it was established for ordinary criminal cases and is completely unsuitable for the current situation.

Upgrade, a stronger vampire, and a lair... Every piece of information sends shivers down the spine. However, Chen Taiyuan did not care about these; instead, he felt secretly pleased, thinking to himself that as long as you do not leave, you will continue to investigate here. As long as I stick by your side, I will always be able to receive news about vampires at any time

It is difficult for him alone to research or create upgraded items, so we have reason to suspect that there is a nest of vampires hidden in Rezer City. Of course, they may be accustomed to referring to it as a 'family'

Therefore, Liang Xue said, "The task force we are going to establish should primarily consist of 'acquaintances'. Last time, Lao Luo and a few others had already interacted with the C virus infected individuals. We should seek their opinions, and those who are willing to join can come on board, without any compulsion. Furthermore, when we next address the C virus infected individuals, they will not be the main force in the operation, but will merely serve in a coordinating role."

Before long, the locksmith arrived and replaced the door lock with a brand new one. Liang Xue unceremoniously demanded a key.

Chen Taiyuan smiled and said: "Without exaggeration or belittlement, let us seek the truth. You may look down on me, but do not underestimate the entire School of Life Sciences at Jinghua University. In fact, if there were a salary, you could offer me a position in your project team, even part-time, as I have plenty of free time at the university"

Of course, Liang Xue had no interest in this at all. Longevity? Her own body was already somewhat inhuman, so why would she care about self-cultivation and health preservation

However, Liang Xue changed her tone and said seriously: "In addition, I need to search for another person."

On the contrary, the female police officer Li Xiaofen eagerly agreed, vowing to capture all the vampires in Leize City. She claimed that she had even been bitten by a vampire and did not die, suggesting that she was exceptionally lucky and destined to be the nemesis of vampires. Where does this confidence come from

Chen Taiyuan immediately widened his eyes and said, "Why are you staying at my place? At least consult me, the landlord, first."

In any case, Liang Xue stated that there was no need to force anyone, so the police did not compel everyone to enter; they only brought in Lao Luo and a young officer named Xiao Bai. Lao Luo is an experienced detective with excellent psychological resilience and good marksmanship, capable of providing significant support at critical moments—provided that the firepower of the weapon is sufficient. As for Xiao Bai, although he is young, he is also a fearless and headstrong individual, and his driving skills are commendable, effectively adding a somewhat impressive driver to the team

Even Chen Taiyuan sadly discovered that after Liang Xue's arrival, she would inevitably overshadow him and take over that bedroom for herself, while Chen Taiyuan, the landlord, would end up sleeping on the sofa every day

Several leaders of the Leize police also nodded in agreement

Then it is not possible, to dare to shoot at the chest of a vampire.