Various marks have been made on the map, which shows that Cheng Wuling has conducted very detailed research on this. The location pointed by the tip of her pen was an outer city area close to the southwest.
"What did you find?" Lu Ning walked over, put his hands on the table, and next to Cheng Wulin, he also began to look at the things on the map.
"I have the parade routes of the Frost Day Celebrations for the past twelve years here, highlighted with a blue pen on the map."
When she said this, Lu Ning immediately discovered the problem.
As a city-wide celebration, the float parade naturally has to pass through various main roads, but the area of the outer city is much larger. Even as a celebration, it is impossible to go through them all. It just chooses a few places to pass through once a year.
In this way, the blue line in the outer city resembles the petals of a flower, evenly distributed along the parade routes of each year.
However, there are twelve lines passing through the circled place - that is, they must pass through it every time for twelve years.
"That place doesn't have any special meaning. The most significant thing is that it was once used as the site of the research institute. However, after the research institute was relocated thirty years ago, it became an ordinary urban area. Even the original location of the research institute New houses were also built.”
That's what makes it very suspicious, isn't it?
Lu Ning looked at Cheng Wuling and found that the other party also raised his head and looked at him at the same time.
"Why didn't you say anything about this just now?" Lu Ning asked her inner question.
"I don't have any evidence - compared to the real problems that you have experienced and confirmed, this matter still needs to be investigated, and investigation of this kind of thing cannot be done by others."
Lu Ning understands this idea because she is the same person. If she didn't have circumstantial evidence to confirm, she couldn't believe other people's words.
Seeing Lu Ning's hesitation, Cheng Wuling added: "You should know that I did keep a lot of things unsaid."
Like a hospital?
Cheng Wuling once sent a message to Lu Ning to investigate the hospital. Although it has not started yet due to various problems, the fact that this matter has not been mentioned at all today is indeed the result of her deliberate concealment.
"You're being cautious."
"I have enemies on the surface, and the remaining hidden people...and my mission also includes that my secrets cannot be leaked, so I must be careful. But on the other hand, if there is no problem in this operation, then here People are probably trustworthy, right? I don’t believe that anyone dares to openly attack me under such circumstances, as long as this is enough." Cheng Wuling gently supported his chin and glanced at the map, feeling regretful He said, "It's just that we don't have enough certainty. We don't even fully understand where the danger in front of us comes from... Maybe we should raise the alert level a little higher?"
"Turn it up? To war level?" Lu Ning asked jokingly.
"I'm afraid it's necessary."
Cheng Wuling was not joking at all. It seemed that in her estimation, this incident might really develop into a war.
"Although we will definitely not be the ones in control of the situation, it is better than dying without knowing... In this way, everyone's individual combat capabilities must be improved. It may not be possible to rely on pistols and cold weapons. In response, I have to find out more about the situation in the munitions warehouse in the past two days..."
Lu Ning was startled and said hurriedly: "Military supplies? You want to rob military supplies?"
"This can be used as a preliminary plan." Cheng Wuling said matter-of-factly, "If you were chased by a group of monsters, do you want to go up with a kitchen knife and fight for your life, or throw a few frag grenades and leave?"
That makes sense.
"Although we have replaced other people's identities, and the surrounding environment is relatively calm so far, we are still people outside the framework, and our actions do not have to follow the rules within the framework." Cheng Wuling slowly folded the map He stood up and said, "The things you are worried about - being caught for stealing military supplies, and losing your freedom and being unable to leave Danma are indeed worthy of worry, but why should I be 'just' detained in Danma?"
She explained the matter so clearly that Lu Ning noticed the madness under Cheng Wuling's calm appearance.
"If you want to do something outrageous, let it be so big that you will be sent out of Danma and tried in the capital of this country. As long as you can achieve your personal goals before being caught, it can be said that Safest way to leave.”
The map was placed in Lu Ning's hand.
"The hospital, the old site of the Southwest Research Institute, and the old barracks. Please consider these three places carefully. We will start investigating after Shu Xingruo is safely transferred out. I hope you can be prepared."
Cheng Wuling walked out of the conference room without waiting for an answer.
Two days later.
When the hour hand jumped to the twelve o'clock position, Lu Ning and Yin Luo also sat down in a cafe.
The environment here is quiet, and there is no one else except the boss and a waiter. The reason why it can be so relaxing at noon is probably because this is the property of the Yin family.
"I heard that you need my help with something?"
Yin Luo was wearing a blue dress today, and her hair seemed to have been carefully designed. She looked youthful. If she didn't tell anyone, no one would know that she was in a gangster family.
Lu Ning nodded.
"I've been through some tough stuff and it's hard to get out of it right now."
"Tricky?"
Yin Luo raised his eyebrows.
"I don't think an ordinary out-of-town tourist can get into any trouble here."
After a short silence, Lu Ning spoke.
"I am not an ordinary tourist, and I have some reasons for coming here. Unfortunately, the situation here in Danma is more complicated than I thought."
"Tell the important point."
"I hope that after 7:30 tonight, there will be no idlers around the Hongxiu Folk Art Theater... Can you help me do this?"
This change was so fast that Yin Luo couldn't think of any connection for a moment. She looked at Lu Ning's expression with doubtful eyes, but she couldn't see any emotion on his face.
"what are you up to?"
"I don't know, I'm just being entrusted by others. Whether you are helping or not, I have to remind you... there may be some non-human beings mixed in here in Danma. A disaster that can sweep the entire city is very likely to occur in the near future. , if you can run, run."
As the first person to show kindness to her when she came here, Lu Ning also reminded Yin Luo.
However, the other party's reaction was unexpected.
"I know this."
"!?"
"The guessing game probably ends here... Fourth uncle, can you leave for a moment?" Yin Luo turned around and said hello to the boss at the counter. The boss smiled and nodded, and led the waiter to the back.
Then, before Lu Ning could react, Yin Luo took out his mobile phone and showed his "terminal".
"You too..." Lu Ning's expression was a little complicated. She really didn't see Yin Luo's identity.
"Mingren don't speak secretly. Since you mentioned this aspect of 'work', let's use this identity to communicate." Yin Luo's tone and demeanor did not change, but it was obvious that she was taking it seriously. , "I have sent people to investigate the old barracks. All three teams returned safely and found nothing. But on the other hand, I have two deaths here that may be able to provide you with some clues."
"Two...death news?"
"There are some things that local families like us cannot find out. Although I am used to fighting alone, there is no harm in handing over some information that is beneficial to you and me to someone who is friendly. The first deceased was a young man A mechanic in his forties, and the second deceased was a young man from the Fang family. Originally, the two had nothing to do with each other, but they both said they 'saw' something before they died."
"see……"
"Don't be busy. In response to such a non-coincidental situation, I did a little research on the family background of the two people and some previous death records...The results are very interesting."
Even though he said this, Lu Ning didn't find it interesting at all.
"Witness...is that so?"
"That's right. It seems that you are making good progress, witnesses - there were a lot of witnesses of flying saucers back then, and these people and their descendants all developed the same symptoms when they reached a certain level in grade: confused thinking, Repeat the gibbering, and then try to escape from the crowd. If successful, the body will be found somewhere soon. If failed, he will die suddenly within two or three days, and the cause of death is unknown."
"Isn't there anyone who cares about this? It would be okay if it's just one or two, but if there are so many..."
"The death rate of Danma in recent years has been at the normal level. And if you don't investigate carefully, you won't be able to find out that these people are related to the sighting of the flying saucer. As for the crazy people, not many people pay attention to them, right?" Yin Luo gave a cold and sarcastic smile, "A few dozen cases of mental illness have been divided into decades, and there are not even a few people who really pay attention to it... Who will pay attention to it? "
No...that's not right.
There are too many anomalies here in Danma. She has come into contact with so many in just a few days here, and if she is willing to investigate, she will find nothing at all. How come no one cares about this situation?
"It seems you have discovered it too." Yin Luo smiled.
"The other party's ability is enough to cover up all this... right?"
"Not necessarily. You have to know that there is another, more general reason."
"What?"
“Make way for the greater good.”
When Yin Luo said this, he immediately stopped the topic.
"The discussion here is over for the time being. I can help you fulfill your request. As for what you want to do after this, don't come to me. As I said - I like to fight alone."
"Why? If the situation becomes more and more dangerous, it is easier to survive if you stick together, right?"
"Tsk, are you a newbie?" Yin Luo sighed, "Lu Ning, right? You've been through too few. I've been through eight test sites so far, not including the first one. I've seen Those who had to wield a knife against their former companions because they were assigned to different camps have seen lovers who had to sacrifice one side when choosing between the two, and have also seen heroic leaders who sacrificed their lives for the benefit of the team. But those who stayed behind Those who come down either die with guilt, or become indifferent and cruel, or start to live indifferently... So, I didn't want any companions from the beginning."
"You are too extreme."
"Maybe you think so, but after you encounter something like this, you will always change." Yin Luo said helplessly.
"I have no intention of inquiring into your past... Everyone has their own way of life."
Lu Ning nodded to Yin Luo.
"But even so, you may still die."
"Yes." Yin Luo responded.
Without further words, Lu Ning stood up and left the coffee shop. Yin Luo watched her leaving back with interest, but there was a sense of vicissitudes of life on her face that was inconsistent with her appearance.
