"Can you speak like a human? After half a month in the Capital City, why are you becoming more and more like your brother?"
"The Chengyang Reservoir might be hiding the base of the Promised Land. You should go check it out tomorrow."
I thought this kid was just being absurd, but I didn't expect him to switch from madness to delivering crucial intelligence just like that.
When Minister Long heard the words "Promised Land," he couldn't help but stand up immediately.
"That's what Zodiac Pig told me..."
Then Wu Liang went on to recount everything Zodiac Pig said about the Promised Land, Ghost Valley, and the Pioneers.
Finally, he put on Sun Wukong's mask with a grin, claiming he had already become the Zodiac Monkey.
While Minister Long was contemplating, he glanced at the mask in Wu Liang's hand and suddenly asked in a low voice, "I know you've become the Zodiac Monkey, but how did you return last night? There are no ticket records for you on any flights or trains."
These words immediately alerted Wu Liang.
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The phrase "ticket records" reminded Wu Liang that when Zodiac Pig called Minister Long, the latter didn't seem surprised but only confirmed Wu Liang's information.
Which means... Minister Long actually knew most of what I did in the Capital City?
Thinking of this, Wu Liang couldn't help but shiver.
Indeed, Minister Long usually seemed as nonchalant as I am, acting recklessly, but probably only because he felt everything was under control.
"Heh, would you believe me if I said I rode a bike all night to get back?" Wu Liang chose not to answer directly.
Minister Long was silent for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Sure, I believe it!"
"Everyone has their own little secrets. I won't ask what you don't want to share, but next time don't get caught by the rabbit when streaking – she said she wants to come to Chengyang City and cut you up."
Wu Liang was embarrassed.
There was really no way to refute that, better to head back and teach that Puppet Ghost a lesson to vent.
After sharing a joke, the two began to discuss serious matters—
"Since so many officials got involved in the Dongri Grand Hotel incident last time, it's normal now for the city elites to have ears and eyes of the Promised Land," the Puppet Ghost analyzed the current situation while trying to fit in as "Wu Liang."
"And the mayor's inspection of the reservoir isn't exactly a secret, which is actually beneficial to us! Because the enemy won't feel too sensitive about it!"
After all, if Minister Long leaves the base or the Supernatural Handling Squad, it's easy for those interested to notice any abnormal behavior.
The Promised Land isn't stupid either.
Now, with the enemy in the shadows and us out in the open, the mayor's reservoir inspection is, in fact, a great move.
"So your idea is that rather than following secretly, we should openly agree to it?" Minister Long stroked his chin, pondering over the pros and cons.
"Yes, but we should take at most two more people; I suggest the two Squad Captains!" Wu Liang suggested casually.
This was actually part of his plan—
That underwater creature can weaken supernatural power, so both I and Minister Long would be suppressed. But if He Zhan could preemptively use Palm Eye to suppress it... wouldn't that be effective?
In no time, Minister Long slapped the table and nodded in agreement.
Then he twisted the Magic Cube on the table again, and the familiar aura of a Fierce Ghost spread out once more.
Two noises came from the other side of the sofa, and when Wu Liang turned to look, a bewildered He Zhan and Sun Zhoushan were already sitting there.
He Zhan glanced at the spoon in his hand, still sticky with rice, and sighed, "Minister, did you have to choose meal time to talk? I didn't even get to taste the dish I just prepared."
But seeing Sun Zhoushan next to him also holding a spoon, his mood visibly improved.
"Heh, stop babbling, we have serious business, Shadow, you take it from here," Minister Long asked Wu Liang to narrate the earlier analysis to the two Squad Captains.
Based on the current situation—
Being high-profile is fine, but taking too many Awakened with us would look too intentional.
So it's best if Minister Long takes these two Squad Captains, openly agreeing to protect the mayor and then go to the reservoir together.
That way, with a legitimate reason and only three people showing up, the Promised Land would be less cautious.
"As for me... Shadow naturally hides in the dark," Wu Liang chuckled.
The Sun Wukong mask on his face disappeared when He Zhan and Sun Zhoushan showed up, as the Zodiac Monkey matter wasn't necessary to reveal just yet.
If too many people noticed his rapid promotion, Ghost Valley would grow more wary of him.
"That's settled then. Rest well tonight, if we find anything tomorrow at the reservoir, there might be a conflict, stay in good condition." Minister Long spoke with what seemed like concern.
But his tone remained calm, as if tomorrow wasn't about investigating and eliminating the base of the Promised Land, but more like the official organization going on a scenic tour.
Upon hearing about the master behind the Dongri Grand Hotel incident possibly hiding in the reservoir, a flame of vengeance lit up in the eyes of He Zhan and Sun Zhoushan.
The last incident indeed caused them a lot of trouble!
After giving the orders, Minister Long twisted the Magic Cube again and sent them both back to the cafeteria.
At this moment, Wu Liang suddenly curiously inspected the office environment, asking, "Where's Sister Yang? Should we bring her along? Why isn't she around?"
At this, Minister Long's lips twitched.
He then sighed awkwardly, saying, "Her old habits kicked in again; she's mentally unstable these days, so I've kept her locked up. If you want to find her, wait until next week."
This was rather regrettable.
At least Wu Liang felt that Sister Yang's ability to fully control a target's mind and actions was quite useful, possibly even handy to control the actions of that underwater creature.
"Oh, and there's a very serious question!" Wu Liang got all serious again as he looked at Minister Long, "If we need to dive into the reservoir, will you need goggles for your eyes?"
Though not much harm, the question was indeed aggressive.
After all, in a sense, he really was blind; the red eye patch's purpose was essentially to prevent others from seeing those empty sockets.
No sooner had the words fallen than the Magic Cube turned.
Wu Liang's cheeky grin, along with the whole of him and the Puppet Ghost, instantly appeared at the entrance of the official base, even spotting Secretary Cheng, who's hunched over not far away making a call.
His face showed none of Secretary Cheng's despair from being thrown out, instead, he just clenched his fists.
Recalling Wu Xiaoyao's previous Bionic Man appearance irritated him, this guy should be hiding somewhere within the base, right?
Tomorrow, the secrets of the reservoir will be unveiled!
I've been looking forward to it for a long time!
"Old man, I'm coming to save you soon..."