Chapter 001: Tremor (Part One)

In the darkness, the eyes of the strong man glimmered faintly like those of a hungry wolf, instilling a sense of dread

According to the cooperation with the police investigation, he received an astonishing piece of news

In the yard stands a large tree, the name of which he does not know, but every year this tree produces many purplish-red leaves

"You are wearing too little clothing; you might catch a cold. It would be better to go back and sleep early," said Zhong Can in a low voice

The fingers are short and thick, the palm has clear lines, and there is a faint scar on the right thumb.

Click

Creak

Thus, I bought some fruits and nutritional supplements, returned to my hometown, and visited my grandfather Wang Xinlong, who is already eighty-nine years old

The martial arts school caught fire, and grandfather was unable to escape. A total of thirteen people, including those in the martial arts school, perished.

However, Wang Yiyang still harbors doubts about this truth

There are indeed too many coincidences hidden within this

He took out the ROL smartphone and glanced at the time displayed on it

The name of that organization is called Mantis

The surroundings are a familiar practice field

Because being trustworthy is inherently a difficult thing to maintain

It is still the original training ground from my hometown that was once abandoned

Upon waking up, I found myself back at my grandfather's house

March 11, 4471, 7:45 PM

He could not determine whether he had experienced a nightmare, but the memories in his mind were so vivid that he had no choice but to believe that it was real

practice field

Wang Yiyang does not believe

Since childhood, after attempting to practice a few times, he completely abandoned his grandfather's guidance due to boredom and monotony

Given my grandfather's personality, he would likely pat him on the shoulder and laugh heartily, dismissing it as mere daydreaming.

Wang Yiyang watched the other person leave, and only after entering the house did he retract his gaze

Then one day, he suddenly encountered a car accident and died on the spot

He ignored his colleagues' idle chatter and instead directly opened and glanced at the group announcement

He does not know how he was resurrected, but since he has returned, he will first investigate what exactly happened with his grandfather

Suddenly, his gaze swept across, and he happened to catch sight of the window of his senior brother Zhong Can's room, where a pair of eyes reflecting a faint glow was quietly watching him.

But for some reason, he just couldn't shift his gaze away from those eyes.

That is a persistence in long-distance running of ten thousand meters. With such physical fitness, what kind of great fire could make him unable to escape?

Wang Xinlong, although already eighty-nine years old, appears to be at most in his seventies.

At that time, upon seeing Changsun return home, he felt a great sense of relief and pulled Wang Yiyang to drink a hearty amount of white liquor together

Even if it is a mental illusion, it shouldn't be this clear, right

Even Wang Yiyang has no interest at all

Wang Yiyang sat upright in the practice field, and his eyes, which had been tightly closed, suddenly opened wide.

Unfortunately, my parents are not here... However, even if they were, they probably wouldn't be able to help with this kind of thing. Wang Yiyang felt somewhat agitated.

Wang Yiyang felt restless and, after much contemplation, could not find a way to break the deadlock for a long time

Isn't that madness

That was when I was drinking with my grandfather; while opening the bottle, I applied too much force and accidentally scratched myself with the bottle opener

The purpose of this organization is unclear, and its actions are cruel and brutal. The death of my grandfather, as well as the deaths of others in the martial arts school, are likely the result of this organization intervening behind the scenes

Zhong Can, unable to make a breakthrough for a long time, believed that Wang Yiyang's grandfather was concealing the key techniques and deliberately holding him back. In a fit of rage during an argument, he resorted to violence.

Wang Yiyang slowly stood up, walked to the window of the practice hall, and gazed out at the tranquil courtyard of the martial arts school

That feeling was exactly the same as when he once encountered two rabid dogs in the city

Just as he was getting closer to the truth, a sudden car accident completely submerged his consciousness

March 11, 4471, 7:42 PM

Behind me stood a burly man who was at least 2 meters tall

Yang Yang, you have sobered up so quickly?

What is happening? Am I dead and then alive again?

Wow

Suddenly, a deep male voice came from behind Wang Yiyang

"It's nothing." Zhong Can replied, then slowly walked under the trees towards his room

The texture of the plastic on the phone, along with the slightly raised buttons, provided him with a sense of reassurance

Is it a dream, or ... ... ! ? ''

Understood. Brother Zhongcan, you should also rest early. You have worked hard all day today," replied Wang Yiyang

I am not yet married, nor have I had children. If I were to die like this, would it not mean the end of the Wang family line?

He is merely an ordinary white-collar worker with no strength to even bind a chicken, and the most formidable thing he has ever done in his life is to use a knife to kill a chicken

Where am I ... ... ?" He looked around.

On that occasion, he happened to have a public holiday with three days off, so he thought it had been a long time since he last visited his grandfather.

By the time he woke up again, he was already sitting in the practice hall of the martial arts school in his old home

Wang Yiyang stood under the big tree, took out his phone once again, and opened the messaging app Fei Xun

At that moment, the sound of a wooden door opening interrupted Wang Yiyang's state of danger

After wandering around for a few laps, he quickly confirmed that this was indeed his grandfather's practice field

His entire body's vital energy seemed to be manipulated by someone, with the flow becoming slower and slower.

The name of the organization, Wang Yiyang, through the skills of a talented friend, found a clue from the police department's archives

Since childhood, his grandfather treated him very well. Two months later, he unexpectedly encountered a disaster, and then he himself suddenly had a car accident

Too many coincidences are no longer coincidences, but inevitabilities Wang Yiyang felt a heaviness in his heart

He is originally just an ordinary office worker, working from 9 to 5

Every autumn, a few purple-red leaves gently fall with the wind each day, creating a beautiful scene

He took a deep breath, regaining his composure. Looking again at the window of the clock silkworm, it was already empty, with nothing there.

He respects all those who are trustworthy

Wang Yiyang can still recall the pain of the car running over him

Wang Yiyang felt as if his heart was tightly gripped by a large hand, unable to move

After working for only two years, before I even had the chance to find a girlfriend, I suddenly received the tragic news from my hometown

Grandfather was killed on the spot, and the others also suffered from unforeseen calamities

He was dressed in a crisp suit as he would for work, with both hands resting on the wooden armrests of the chair, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, and his lips dry and chapped

However, how should one begin

Reborn two months ago

That feeling is something he never wants to experience again in his lifetime

Sitting in the chair, he took a long time to relax before slowly standing up

He lowered his head and carefully looked at his own hands

After hesitating for more than ten minutes, he finally made up his mind to go and have a good talk with his grandfather, implying that they would discuss it further later.

"Is that Zhong Cang Ge?" Wang Yiyang's heart skipped a beat as he instantly recognized the identity of the other person

At this moment, Wang Yiyang's pupils constricted

Who could have imagined that, two months later, grandfather and everyone in the martial arts school would inexplicably meet with untimely deaths

As a result, both individuals became intoxicated

Although he is not interested in combat sports, he still possesses a basic understanding of the subject

He still did not believe it, and opened other applications, checking all the places where he could see the time.

His black hair had grown somewhat long, slightly covering his eyebrows. However, at this moment, Wang Yiyang lowered his head and took deep breaths, allowing his lungs to frantically exchange oxygen with the outside world

Unfortunately, things do not go as one wishes

He turned around and was about to walk towards his grandfather's room

In the darkness, Wang Yiyang's expression was gloomy, and his eyes flickered.

Although Wang Yiyang was not very familiar with him since childhood, he held a great deal of respect for him

Wang Yiyang felt a strange sensation in his heart

Should we just go report it to the police directly?" Wang Yiyang frowned

Wang Yiyang touched the right pocket of his suit, where he found his familiar phone and car keys

What on earth is wrong with me? Wang Yiyang struggled to break free, but to no avail

Wang Yiyang had no idea how long the other party had been watching him; he only felt a chill run through his body, with goosebumps rising layer upon layer.

A violet-blue flash of lightning streaked past the window, illuminating the entire night sky in a stark white.

Upon receiving the news, Wang Yiyang immediately booked a ticket to return without saying a word

His silhouette appeared somewhat chilly under the dim sky, leaving Wang Yiyang with an indescribable sense of unease

The latest announcement shows the time as three minutes ago, followed by a complete timestamp

The great fire at the martial arts school, coupled with the extremely coincidental car accident, suggests that there is a high likelihood of a hidden hand manipulating the situation behind the scenes

Ten minutes later

I took a nap and woke up a bit to get some fresh air and breathe. Wang Yiyang forced a faint smile on his face

His eyes began to blur, his complexion gradually turned red, and he felt a chill running through his vest.

Why not go directly to find grandfather and hint to him? He thought for a while and proposed such a solution

One can conduct a covert investigation, yet it is evidently fraught with high risks

What reason should I use to report? Am I supposed to go and say, "I suspect that my grandfather will be killed by Zhong Can in two months, so I am here to apply for a case in advance"?

This person has always been silent and honest, speaks little, but is extremely trustworthy. He possesses great physical strength by nature

As a result, the chicken, in its struggle, fiercely scratched him with its claw

Martial arts schools have indeed managed to operate successfully. However, in today's technologically advanced society, there are very few individuals who are genuinely willing to dedicate themselves to the study of martial arts

Then find it in the company group chat

Could it be that I have really returned? Returned to two months ago? Wang Yiyang still felt a sense of disbelief in his heart

Grandfather Wang Xinlong was once said to be a master of martial arts. In his youth, he opened this martial arts school in his hometown, originally intending to bring honor to his family, enhance the family name, and promote the martial way

Zhong Can, of unknown origin and age, suddenly appeared at the martial arts school one day when Wang Yiyang was in his teens, and thereafter continued to learn martial arts under his grandfather's guidance

The entire martial arts school is inhabited only by grandfather and him, along with the senior disciple Zhong Can and a hired nanny. The other disciples have all returned to their respective homes and do not reside in the school.

Wang Yiyang reached out to run his fingers through his hair, lowering his head with a conflicted expression

With Wang Xinlong's physical fitness, he recently participated in an ultra-long-distance running rally and achieved an impressive second place.

Isn't this the time when he went back to his hometown to visit his grandfather two months ago

After a most convoluted investigation, he ultimately uncovered the truth

Given Master Brother Zhong Can's strength, it is unrealistic to think that he could kill Grandfather in a short time while also eliminating all the members of the martial arts school in the same brief period

Wang Yiyang has finally confirmed that he has indeed been reborn

Moreover, I happened to be involved in a car accident.

The air is humid and cool

Master Brother Zhong Can seems to be backed by a rather mysterious organization

He does not believe that his grandfather would die inexplicably in the fire

Wang Yiyang, inebriated, stumbled into the practice field and slept through the night. It was not until the next day that he awoke, realizing he had not returned to his room but had spent the entire night sitting in the practice field

He was startled, but his body remained calm as he quickly turned around

The one who killed his grandfather was none other than the strongest disciple of the martial arts school today, the senior brother Zhong Can

He pushed the door open and walked into the courtyard

Later, he followed a systematic approach to attending school, taking exams, and subsequently gained admission to a reputable university. After graduating from university, due to his strong technical skills, he secured a position at a decent internet company.

He reached out and pressed against the trunk of the large tree, the rough and cold bark quickly calming his mood

But the intensity must be much higher.

The lungs are somewhat struggling to breathe.