"How did you know?" Old Man Yu gently flicked the lid of his teacup as he asked casually.
Qin Ye smiled, "I'm an orphan who's been wandering the streets since I was a child. I was born with the Yin-Yang Eye, and I've seen many strange things in my life.
Nightmare is the name I've given it.
It's because … it's like a nightmare, pervasive and formless. "
He drew a deep breath and closed his eyes, almost as though he were reminiscing, "I used to live in a bomb shelter where homeless people gathered. Because I was young, I didn't dare to sleep too deeply.
It was also there that I discovered … that there were people who couldn't sleep.
Furthermore, they kept having nightmares. "
"Every time he woke up, he would shout at the top of his voice, 'There's a ghost … a ghost is coming to kill me!'
He would also visibly become haggard.
You might not know this, but the lives of homeless people are precarious, and nobody would care about others.
Furthermore, they had to be wary of others snatching the food they found.
So … I hid very well, so well that very few people were able to discover me. "
Old Man Yu looked at him thoughtfully, "Is that why you thought of the bomb shelter this time?"
"The bomb shelter was built very early on. Not even the blueprints for the last thirty years or so don't contain any mention of it. Furthermore, it's located twelve meters underground, which means it's probably not built by Cathayans. That's also why we haven't discovered it yet."
Qin Ye hadn't expected the strength of this place to speak for him, and he responded noncommittally, "You can say that … Let me continue. One day, someone finally died in the bomb shelter."
"That person was dismembered and died a horrible death. But the terrain was too good, and nobody wanted to move away. So, after dealing with the corpse, we continued to stay there."
He drew a deep breath, "But … that was only the beginning."
"From that day onwards, there were deaths every single day for three days straight!
I'd already decided to leave. But just as I was about to leave, I suddenly saw the person who was having nightmares walking past a bonfire. "
"Everyone was in a state of panic, and nobody had the time to pay attention to him. But I did …" Qin Ye gnashed his teeth, "He … had no shadow!"
Old Man Yu explained, "Shadow is the first thing that separates a ghost from a human. Without shadow … it must be a ghost.
Is that what a nightmare is? "
"Yes, now that I think about it, it seems to be born from a nightmare, so I named it Nightmare. In fact, there are many records of it in ancient books. That time … I should have seen it with my own eyes."
Qin Ye gulped nervously, "But this is only the beginning of the strange things!"
Elder Yu didn't listen to it as a story.
Right now, any information, especially the personal experience of this kind of cultivator, could be said to be extremely precious to their research!
"After wandering for ten months, I returned to the bomb shelter again."
"But … I didn't go in."
Qin Ye couldn't help but give himself a thumbs up for his own acting skills. After all, he had managed to portray the look of fear on his face perfectly. Then, he continued in a deep voice, "It's because as soon as I got within twenty to thirty meters of the air-raid shelter, my instincts would immediately tell me not to go in.
Furthermore … "
He heaved a sigh of relief, "My eyes … can see the dozen or so souls that have perished outside the air-raid shelter. Apart from the ones that died earlier, there are also a few more souls that have perished later.
That place … has already become a demonic nest that devours life. "
"Now that I think about it, I'm certain that it's Yin energy, and that Yin energy … is definitely at the level of a Hunter-class ghost!"
Elder Yu nodded deeply. But in the next moment, he immediately opened his eyes and stared intently at Qin Ye, "Are you talking about … a Hellguard-class evil ghost?"
"Yes."
"A year?" Elder Yu gasped, "Are you certain?!"
"I'm absolutely certain." Qin Ye responded affirmatively, "This was an experience I had when I was about ten years old. It left a deep impression on me."
Elder Yu continued, "Do you remember where the air-raid shelter was located?"
Qin Ye had been to too many places, and he had already anticipated such a question. He immediately responded, "Sufang City."
No matter how they searched, they could only find an abandoned air-raid shelter, and traces of Qin Ye's presence there.
This was the bloody and tearful past that Qin Ye had once lived in … even before he had started his funeral … and then again a few years ago …
It's a tragic story …
"Therefore, as soon as I encountered this incident, I immediately recalled my own past.
They're all rare Yin spirits, and all of them possess strength far beyond their realm of cultivation.
This is also why I feel that the SRC isn't paying enough attention to your research topic.
I'm sure you're aware of what a Hellguard-class evil spirit represents.
If we don't do something about it, an entire city will soon be reduced to a dead zone! "
"Quality is far more important than quantity!"
Silence.
Elder Yu was deep in thought, but his expression was clearly incomparably excited.
His conjecture had just been confirmed. Although there was still insufficient evidence, the fact that his conjecture was confirmed meant that Cathay would be facing an even more perilous situation!
Millions of people live in a city, and as many as ten million in a provincial capital!
A single misstep could lead to the emergence of an extremely rare Yin spirit in a place with such a high population density …
The consequences would be unimaginable!
Furthermore … he couldn't help but shudder uncontrollably.
Furthermore … if his conjecture was confirmed, then these were only the two types of Yin spirits that they were familiar with. Were there even more terrifying Yin spirits out there?
Or were there even more unique and dangerous Yin spirits?
"It's about time to establish the Faculty of Classification of Yin Spirits … The last time I proposed it, I was rejected. But this time, I have to get it done no matter what! This isn't a joke!"
He glanced at Qin Ye and suddenly smiled, "Little Qin, what do you have in mind for the future?"
Qin Ye had already reverted to the bashfulness of an eighteen or nineteen year old. He lowered his head and smiled, "I'm indebted to the First Academy of Cultivators for thinking so highly of me. I'll do my best to teach."
Elder Yu smiled.
Some of his relatives also had children of Qin Ye's age, and he enjoyed chatting with him. Elder Yu liked people like him who had unique opinions, and they weren't people who spoke without thinking.
"I'm talking about after graduation."
He spoke casually, "S-class students like you can't possibly stay in the First Academy of Cultivators forever. At best, you'll only be able to teach for a full term or two years.
After that, you'll be assigned to the various provinces and cities as inspectors. "
He paused for a moment, and then smiled, "Have you ever thought of taking up a position in the SRC?"
"The SRC has a special department known as the Operations Department. After all, we can't always trouble the Special Investigations Department for everything. The SRC also has its own forces and cultivators.
Furthermore … "
He continued, "Only associate professor -level research projects are qualified to use the Operations Department."
In other words, he was implying that you'd be coming into contact with the frontline of the supernatural forces if you were to join the SRC!
"Holy shit …" The three men in white lab coats downstairs were completely dumbfounded.
None of them had expected this!
Qin Ye had actually revealed something, and it was something that they hadn't even considered before!
The first hypothesis was that Yin energy could be hidden within the bloodline. No … Yin energy had always existed within the human body, and the human body was a balance of Yin and Yang. However, the possibility that Yin energy could be stimulated by the environment or events was shocking. Yet, after careful consideration, they realized that it wasn't entirely impossible!
The second hypothesis was that a self-sealing nightmare was a Yin spirit that attained the level of a Soul Hunter within a year!
Or the third hypothesis was that even though his words carried little weight, he had affirmed Elder Yu's research project from his own perspective - the diversity of Yin spirits. In fact, he had even gone one step further and revealed that the harsh conditions and strength of special Yin spirits were far beyond their expectations.
These three points were more than enough to prove that he possessed incomparably keen observation skills, as well as a meticulous mind.
"Elder Yu has personally spoken …" One of the men in white lab coats smiled bitterly, but he couldn't help but be impressed, "We've been here for several years now … but none of us have ever received a personal recommendation from Elder Yu. It looks like we've still not done enough …"
Su Feng and Lin Han were also stunned.
Lin Han didn't know what this recommendation represented, but he knew who the person behind it was.
"He's one of the top three academicians in the field of Yin spirits … Did this kid grow up eating cow dung?
He can't possibly achieve this much just by stepping on it, can he? "
Everyone stared intently at the screen. They couldn't help but wish that they could be in Qin Ye's position.
"Thank you."
Qin Ye smiled faintly, "But I prefer to purge demons and purge demons. Scientific research might not be suitable for me."
Are you kidding me?
Is the husky going to join the elite division of the wolves now?
And it's even the intelligence division?!
Isn't that as good as asking for a quick death …
"Is that so."
Yu Guohui didn't press the issue. The fact that he was even willing to speak up was already an exception. After all, it was impossible for him to follow the lead of others. Thus, he muttered, "Then, is there anything I can help you with?"
I like your character of repaying kindness as soon as possible!
Qin Ye smiled, "Not at the moment …"
"Alright then. We'll be recording the footage and sending it to Yan Capital right away, so we won't keep you any longer." Old Man Yu immediately stood up and sent them off.
What do you mean?
Can't you just let me finish my sentence?!
Qin Ye's heart was filled with a lump of sh * t. Courtesy!
Can't you tell that I'm being courteous?
According to the customs of the Chinese, shouldn't you continue to ask?
Only then did this official reluctantly say it out!
Old man, you don't play by the rules!
"Ahem … actually … there's still a little bit of it …" Cursing in his heart countless times, he forced a smile onto his face, "It's like this. After school reopens, we'll have a public lecture. You know that I'm still young, and I have some personal insights on this subject that I'd like to share in the public lecture. However, I'm afraid that I won't be able to hold my own. I hope that Elder Yu can give me some pointers when you're free."
"Holy shit!!!" Su Feng and Lin Han cursed at the same time.
Where's your shame!?
Where's your face!!
You just said that you don't want to, but now you're shouting that you don't want to stop. Is your face used for eating?
"That bastard …" Lin Han's lips were trembling with rage, "Isn't he already guaranteed to take first place in the public lecture?!
What's the point of playing?! "
Su Feng was also seething with anger. He thought to himself, 'You're not qualified enough to be an excellent teacher tonight?'
After school starts, you'll be in the lead at the starting line when the students arrive … No, you'll be born at the finishing line!
What happened to fair competition?
What about the trust between people?
Why are you waiting for us here?
"Old Man Yu is here … Even the two principals and Head of Faculty Zhou have no choice but to keep him company …" Su Feng's face was twitching uncontrollably, "Old Man Yu has already said that even if this shameless brat spouts a pile of dogsh * t, the academy will still have to grit its teeth and give him first place.
Either that, or he doesn't understand scientific research and doesn't respect the decisions of the SRC … What the hell is going on here … Little Lin, let's go!! "
"Ah?
Aren't we supposed to be asking him about the Lost Tracks mission? "Lin Han was completely baffled.
"Ask my ass!"
Su Feng couldn't help but want to slap Qin Ye's cheeky face right now. Tonight, he had finally come to understand Qin Ye's vile nature in all its aspects.
With a dark expression on his face, he barked, "Go back and prepare for class!!"
"At the very least, he'll still stand a chance of getting 100 points if he's prepared for class. If he's not … hehehe, do you really want this kid to take the top spot?"
… … …
I've been busy at the funeral parlor over the past few days. I recall that there were 690 votes yesterday, and I was told that I'd have to add 100 more votes. If there were more, I'd have said that I'd add them today, but the funeral parlor's network isn't available at all. I reckon that I'll have to wait until I'm done with the burial. That's about five days from now.