Chapter 698: Living Corpse Alchemy

Book Chapter 698: Living Corpse Alchemy (Update 1)

Someone is using living corpses to create the undead!

Regaining his senses, Xiao Yu’s expression turned cold, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes. Lin

“What have you discovered?”

Sensing the overwhelming killing intent emanating from Xiao Yu, Zhou Lie—who had been quietly standing aside—felt a surge of unease.

In today’s world, very few can unsettle the esteemed leader of National Security Group Nine.

This man before him was undoubtedly someone Zhou Lie found profoundly intimidating.

Even if they were as close as brothers or colleagues, familiarity didn’t grant disrespect, nor did it erase fear.

Somewhere along the line…

Xiao Yu had earned an internal nickname within National Security.

The Butcher!

Why had he been given that moniker?

Butchers fear nothing, unleash unspeakable slaughter, and dare to upend the world.

In truth, it was because Xiao Yu was ruthlessly brutal, drenched in blood, and had taken far too many lives!

Nowadays, whether it’s any country’s violent agency, special department, or military unit,

how many capable men could claim a ‘hundred kills’?

Xiao Yu could.

Without such prowess, intellect, or tactics, how could he command the nine National Security Special Ops teams?

Without that strength, do you really think nine leaders—each older and of higher standing—would respect him?

Simply put, Xiao Yu’s status in National Security

was built entirely on his own abilities.

Now here was a man suddenly erupting in rage, exuding murderous energy…

How could Zhou Lie not be deeply unsettled and terrified?

“Living Corpses Alchemy!”

Xiao Yu coolly uttered those four words.

So that was it… Zhou Lie’s eyes flashed with a cold sharpness as he stared at the dry corpse on the autopsy table, confusion etched on his face.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t figure it out.

He simply couldn’t understand.

Murder is murder; torture is torture.

Besides the twisted, how many people would waste time engaging in such acts?

“Let’s go check the scene.”

Xiao Yu turned and headed for the dissection room.

Without hesitation, Zhou Lie followed closely behind…

Inside the SUV,

Xiao Yu sat in the front passenger seat, holding a tablet.

It contained the case file for this incident.

To understand a case and crack it, the file is a must-read.

Only after comprehending every detail and event can one proceed to investigate, scout, and solve the case…

Case Investigation Report.

June 10.

The informant had bid on a luxurious villa during an online auction.

June 12.

The informant inspected the property, gathered a renovation team, and began preparations.

June 13.

While renovation workers were working in the basement, they noticed abnormalities in the wall and discovered a dry corpse… The informant immediately called the police.

That same day, the police arrived and confirmed that a large number of dry corpses were hidden within the wall, reporting it… so National Security took over the case.

That night, before National Security even arrived, the informant, renovation workers, and police all began showing signs of being ‘possessed’… the situation escalated, and every insider was silenced as the news was sealed off!

Wang Dong led Team Two to take charge and begin a full investigation as several members of his team fell prey to the possession…

June 14.

More members of Team Two succumbed to the possession…

Realizing the severity of the situation, Wang Dong reported to Big Boss.

In truth, he wanted to call Xiao Yu out—to have him meet ‘Little Brother’ in advance.

But Big Boss instructed Wang Dong to continue the investigation, with no intention of recalling Xiao Yu to the case.

Seeing that the case was not mentioned further, Wang Dong left.

June 15.

Team Two leader Wang Dong fell prey to the possession… while Group Nine leader Zhou Lie arrived in City N.

June 16.

Zhou Lie reported to Big Boss once again.

June 17…

Setting down the tablet, Xiao Yu rubbed his brow.

The case file held almost no useful information.

The villa where the dry corpse was found had actually been unoccupied for over a decade, long since auctioned off by the courts.

Furthermore, an autopsy on the dry corpse revealed that the deaths of the thirty-six victims occurred within a span of three years.

In addition, the villa had been the site of several ‘haunting’ incidents in recent years, with neighbors and passersby reportedly falling ‘possessed’…

Finally, during the scene inspection, Team Two members discovered signs of forced entry. The hidden corpse storage chamber within the basement wall had been constructed later—more like a dedicated storage room for corpses.

The entire case exuded a distinctly sinister aura.

And that inexplicable ‘possession’? It was truly hair-raising.

You might say there are no demons in this world.

But you can’t simply spout empty words, can you?

If you claim it isn’t possession, nor demons roaming about, then how do you explain all this?

In the suburbs,

there was a villa community blessed with scenic mountains and water.

In the past, this community was a famed enclave for the wealthy of City N.

But ever since the haunting incidents began a few years ago, residents have steadily dwindled.

Those who could afford a villa were few among the less affluent.

Wealthy individuals are generally superstitious about haunted houses—and that’s only natural…

The SUV slowly drove into the community and came to a stop in front of a villa that was completely cordoned off.

Several Team Two members stepped forward, saluting Xiao Yu as he emerged from the vehicle.

Facing the visibly excited Team Two members, Xiao Yu smiled and nodded.

In the past, these Team Two members had been like his subordinates, easily directed at his command.

With the boss back and greetings exchanged, their excitement was inevitable…

“Let’s check the scene first.”

After exchanging a few words, Xiao Yu prepared to inspect the corpse storage room.

“Boss…”

A team member’s expression faltered as he nervously halted Xiao Yu. “You’d better not go inside. We’ve set up surveillance; we can monitor everything from outside.”

They were worried about Xiao Yu’s safety.

All the team members understood the risk.

Though he appeared young, this man was destined to become the future head of National Security.

If something were to happen and you were dragged into a fatal mishap, the cost would be more than you could bear.

If Xiao Yu were to truly get into trouble, National Security would be thrown into chaos!

“Hmm?”

Xiao Yu frowned, though not out of anger. “Haven’t you tried using a gas mask?”

If it were poisoning and you weren’t in contact with certain substances, it was likely airborne.

With a gas mask, you should essentially be protected.

“I have tried—it doesn’t work.”

Another team member shook his head. “Even with a gas mask… you’ll still get possessed!”

Not only gas masks, but even protective suits have been used, yet they failed.

Almost everyone who enters the villa ends up exhibiting signs of possession.

Only a select few manage to avoid it.

Did we misjudge it…? Xiao Yu arched an eyebrow.

Could it be hallucinations induced by poisoning?

Possibly.

But if it were merely poisoning-induced hallucinations, not all ‘possessed’ individuals would experience the exact same delusions, would they?

And what about the ‘wounds’ appearing on the possessed—how can those be explained?

Faced with these questions, even the usually rational Xiao Yu felt a twinge of doubt.

Is it really the work of demons?

I wouldn’t buy your ghost stories… Xiao Yu strode toward the villa.

Demons? More like a load of crap!

I’ll beat your sorry soul!

Wen

Xue