Chapter 358 - 356: Aftermath

When everyone returned to Tengxin Park, the first thing to do was to count the number of people.

Except for the Dragon Country’s investigation team, all other countries’ investigation teams suffered various casualties.

The damage was the heaviest for the Eagle Country.

The second Eagle Country investigation team was even worse than the first; they were completely wiped out.

Only Captain Bige was lucky enough to survive.

But his expression was somewhat bitter, uncertain about the punishment he might face upon returning home.

In fact, the plan was agreed upon by Mark and Dick, and it was they who executed it.

If it failed, they should have been held responsible.

But since they were both unfortunate enough to die, Bige became the perfect scapegoat.

"Dear He, I hope we can meet again in the future!"

Henderson, representing the Ox Country investigation team, had decided to return home immediately.

They couldn’t bear to stay in Koukang for another second.

The vampire monsters had completely shattered their confidence, and they never wanted to see that terrifying red dress girl again in their lives.

As for the bodies of their fallen comrades...

They dared not return to that terrifying mountain forest and left it to the Koukang military to handle.

When they find the bodies, they will be directly cremated, and the ashes sent to Ox Country.

The investigation teams from other countries were also returning home today or tomorrow.

The days in Koukang were filled with daily scares and various dangers.

A slight mistake would mean they would be left here forever.

To fully distance themselves from those cursed vampire monsters and return to normal life, they couldn’t wait any longer.

"We will set off for home tomorrow."

Director He convened the emergency response team members and announced his decision.

"Why not return home today?"

"I really don’t want to stay here any longer, not even for a second!"

"Me too, I can’t wait to go home."

"Since Director He said so, let’s hang in there for one more day."

"I hope nothing bizarre happens tonight..."

Although there were some complaints, everyone nodded in agreement.

After these members left, Director He turned to Zhenyuan, asking with concern, "Old Taoist, how are your injuries?"

"I engaged in a direct confrontation with that fiend and sustained serious injuries."

"I’m afraid I won’t recover anytime soon."

Zhenyuan sighed sorrowfully.

"Are you still planning to travel the world then?"

Director He asked again.

"No!"

Zhenyuan shook his head and said, "I plan to find Taoist Friend Xiao and ask for some healing elixir."

Upon hearing that Zhenyuan was going to Xiao Yan, Director He immediately brightened up.

He quickly asked, "Old Taoist, do you think Senior Xiao could make a few more Three-Stripe Clear Spirit Pills?"

He had long awaited the Three-Stripe Clear Spirit Pill that supposedly emitted colorful radiance, as mentioned by Group Leader Qi and others.

Unfortunately, Xiao Yan was not as easy to communicate with as Zhenyuan.

Group Leader Qi even offended him.

Now that Zhenyuan was seeking Xiao Yan’s help, it might be a good opportunity to mend relationships.

"As difficult as ascending to the heavens!"

Zhenyuan promptly shook his head.

"Currently, the spiritual qi has not fully recovered, and some spirit grass and spirit medicine cannot grow."

"The materials for creating the Three-Stripe Clear Spirit Pill probably do not exist in this era."

Zhenyuan stroked his long beard and said slowly.

"That’s really a shame!"

Director He said, his eyes showing a touch of disappointment.

The Three-Stripe Clear Spirit Pill could cure late-stage cancer, making it a miraculous medicine.

If mass-produced, it would definitely change the era for humankind.

"Old Taoist, does Senior Xiao know how to refine any other pills?"

"If he wants to refine other pills, he would need many kinds of herbs. We could collaborate deeply."

Director He still harbored some hope.

Even if the Three-Stripe Clear Spirit Pill wasn’t available, other pills could be refined!

If a collaboration between the Religious Affairs Bureau and Xiao Yan could be established, the future might be promising enough for him to remove the ’Deputy’ title from his position.

"Well..."

Zhenyuan stroked his long beard thoughtfully, frowning, "My Taoist Friend Xiao is aloof and doesn’t like dealing with others."

"However, I can ask him on your behalf..."

"Thank you so much, Old Taoist!"

Director He exclaimed joyfully.

After all, Zhenyuan had received even the precious Three-Stripe Clear Spirit Pill from Xiao Yan.

So, with their friendship, there might actually be a chance!

...

As the investigation teams from various countries returned, the information on vampire monsters shocked the upper echelons of different nations.

The related video materials sent chills down everyone’s spine.

Especially the red light array capable of turning living people into blood shadows, it was particularly terrifying.

The plans to capture the vampire monsters were all halted.

Unless a robot army could be made, there was no way to contend with the vampire monsters.

As for using D Bombs to wipe the area, it was even less feasible.

Firstly, it was Minma’s territory.

Without a legitimate reason, who would dare launch a D Bomb at another country?

Wouldn’t that be akin to declaring war?

Even a reckless power like the Eagle Country wouldn’t dare to incite universal outrage.

Secondly, and most crucially,

The vampire monsters had the ability to disappear without a trace.

If they couldn’t be directly killed, allowing them to enter one’s own borders would render it unmanageable.

They certainly wouldn’t use their own D Bombs on themselves, would they?

Compared to this mad vampire monster, people were more intrigued by the elderly superpower user in the Dragon Country’s investigation team.

This individual had managed to entangle with the vampire monsters for quite some time, indicating they weren’t just an ordinary role.

Should something be learned from this elder, wouldn’t it drive human evolution further?

However, since the elder is under Dragon Country’s official protection, capturing him seems a bit challenging.

But without trying, how would they know if they won’t succeed?

...

"Cough, cough..."

At night, in a certain valley, Feng Shun struggled to open his eyes.

His gaze was somewhat bewildered.

Memories before he fainted played scene by scene before him.

He remembered being with Mark and others, then suddenly being attacked by a vampire zombie.

Mark and others were directly sucked dry, and as for him...

He appeared to still be alive!

"You’re awake?"

A clear, pleasant voice, like silver bells, entered his memory, prompting Feng Shun to quickly turn his head toward its source.

There, he saw a girl in a red dress sitting atop a black coffin, staring expressionlessly at him.

"Who are you..."

Feng Shun’s eyes widened instantly.

This red dress girl was undoubtedly the vampire zombie in the coffin!

Why hadn’t she killed him?

"I know you’re puzzled as to why you’re still alive."

"I need a human agent, so I chose you..."

As the red dress girl spoke, she casually tossed something to him.

Feng Shun instinctively caught it, and as he looked down, it turned out to be a completely blood-red, ferocious, and terrifying evil ghost statue...