Chapter 112 Keywords [Darkness]

"This is your mission."

The team leader pushed a photo to Rong Le who was sitting opposite him.

Rong Le picked up the photo from the mahogany desk. In the photo, the white-haired young man was looking directly at the camera with clear and upright eyes.

"Siren, an A-level alien species, is currently famous in the other world and has a reputation for brutality and cruelty among alien species."

Team Leader: "He once lurked in the Special Office's Operations Department as a human. Later, due to internal fighting among the alien species, he was captured and taken to the underground research institute of the Mother Goddess's family. His identity was not exposed until he escaped from there."

"He's currently in the Heavenly Kingdom sect's territory. We can't find any trace of him. Your mission is to get close to him and wait for an opportunity to pass on information to us."

Rong Le studied the photo: "This is the photo he took when he was at the Special Office. He looks reliable, doesn't he?"

Team Leader: "He's a different species, and this is all disguise. Anyway, this mission is up to you. If you complete it well enough, you'll be rewarded accordingly."

Rong Le put the photo away with a smile, stood up and said, "I understand. Leave this task to me."

After he walked out of the Special Office building, he looked back at the building, turned around and walked away, following his memory to return to where he had stayed here.

The destination he arranged for the two timelines was the same, so he returned home with a familiar route.

Only after returning to her own safe place did Rong Le begin to sort out the differences this time.

Judging from the previous mission, he did not pick up Yang Cheng at the beginning this time, but followed the plan step by step and gradually planned a suitable route.

Because he noticed the special features of the Special Office, he found a way to enter the operations department.

Rong Le checked his ID and found that he was still a professor at East District University.

That is to say, according to the plan, he should have also been in contact with Gong Hua through the identity of a professor, and judging by the timing, perhaps their relationship was already close enough.

"What a surprise... Does that mean Yang Cheng would be in this state without me?"

Rong Le touched his chin.

Yang Cheng must have turned evil, and his frozen heart is hard to be moved by anything.

It seems that getting close to him is a very difficult task.

On the surface, he is an ordinary university professor, while Yang Cheng is a high-level alien siren who can call the wind and rain in the other world. The two have no intersection in their lives, so if you want to force a connection between them, you can only force it.

He entered the Special Office through connections and became a non-staff member in order to obtain intelligence. At this time, Yang Cheng had already escaped from the Mother Goddess's clan laboratory. Ordinary people could not avoid such a brutal alien.

The team leader sent him to investigate the Siren, and his intentions were obviously not simple.

There is currently insufficient information, and Rong Le doesn't know whether what the team leader said is true or a lie. He still needs to discover the differences between the two world lines one by one.

Rong Le did not act rashly, but instead investigated the surroundings first and spent a few days to familiarize herself with the environment.

There was nothing unusual at school. Gong Hua was not in school and probably had returned home. Xu Yuanhe was in the same condition as usual. Sheng Mao and others were not working in Baiyue's company, but had other tasks.

He reviewed his interpersonal relationships and found that only Baiyue was not different in this regard.

And after his questioning, Xu Yuanhe still looked confused, as if he didn't know who Baiyue was at all.

After Rong Le confirmed this, she slightly modified her plan in her mind and began to take the initiative to look for opportunities to contact Yang Cheng.

It is normal for a professor of folklore to have a strong desire for knowledge. He pretends to be a person who is very interested in alien species, and all his actions become reasonable.

After two days of seemingly normal wandering, Rong Le walked into an underground bar.

There are many such small and dim places in this area. Even though the Special Office discovered that one of them is the stronghold of the Heavenly Kingdom Sect, it does not prevent the aliens from still being fond of such places.

Rong Le seemed to have suddenly entered this world, looking at the bar she had accidentally entered with a look of curiosity and inquiry.

It was very lively; that was his first impression.

The bar was neither too big nor too small, but it was more than half full. Everyone was drinking and chatting with their friends. Few people noticed him when he came in. Only occasionally did a few glances pass over Rongle, and then they calmly withdrew their gazes.

At the bar, a handsome man with a smile politely asked, "What would you like to drink, sir?"

Rong Le stared at Teng Snake and said naturally, "You can adjust it. Anything is fine."

Teng Snake: "Okay, please wait."

Rong Le held her chin and watched Teng She, who was dressed in a bartender's uniform, skillfully mixing cocktails. Tools flew between his fingertips, and soon a glass of brightly colored liquor was brought to him.

Rong Le looked down at the glass of wine, then lifted it up and took a sip.

"You're a stranger. I haven't seen you around here before."

Tengshe spoke with a smile.

Rong Le hummed casually, "I guess we just moved in not long ago."

Tengshe: "Oh? That's really rare. Is this guest here to work?"

"University professor." Rong Le looked at Teng She's surprised expression and smiled, "Don't you think so?"

"Not that I don't...it's just that you look too young."

Tengshe: "There's very little movement of people in this area. I didn't expect it would attract someone like you."

Rong Le shook his glass. "A lot of people say that, but I'm really about the same age as the students. I'm interested in going to other areas. Anyway, it doesn't matter where I go."

Tengshe wiped the wine glass with such proficiency that he looked like an ordinary bartender. "What do you teach?"

Rong Le: "Folklore."

"I see...it's such a distant world. I've never received higher education. Every time I pass by East Side University, I envy the students there."

Tengshe smiled, and the cup in his hand reflected a beautiful halo under the light.

Rong Le stared at his fingertips: "You look calm and confident, as if you have received a good education."

Tengshe laughed out loud, his cheerful laughter attracting the attention of those around him: "Thank you for the compliment, it seems that my efforts have not been in vain."

"But, with your status, why would you be sitting alone in a bar? This area is not very safe, so don't wander around."

Rong Le smiled softly.

He was wearing a simple shirt and looked a bit like a scholar. The dark green hairband hanging loosely on his shoulders was more beautiful than Tengshe had ever seen before.

His eyes are very special. When he looks at people, he narrows his eyes slightly and raises them slightly, like a cat's eyes.

"It seems I'm going to let your advice go to waste, because I'm here to cause trouble. You should also know about the alien species in this area, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding guests turned their attention.

Tengshe glared back with a smile and asked, "Why are you looking for alien species? I just know that everyone avoids alien species."

“Because it’s fun.”

Rong Le: "Such magical creatures, being able to be born into this world is simply a miracle from the Creator. I am very interested in them."

I see, this person is not curious, but interested in their body structure.

Tengshe never expected that the professor was so bold as to look for traces of the alien species everywhere, and he actually happened to find it.

Currently, all those sitting in the bar drinking are high-level aliens.

Tengshe's eyes were filled with inexplicable meaning, and his eyes deepened a bit. He looked at Rong Le as if he was looking at prey caught in a trap:

"But once you find the alien species, how will you control them, Professor?"

"Perhaps you wouldn't even notice them standing right in front of you. No one knows that these disguised aliens aren't actually human. They've cohabited with humans and have seamlessly integrated into human society. They might even be living right next to you right now."

"After all... the aliens are monsters in human skin."

In places that Rong Le couldn't notice, all the guests in the bar had superficial smiles on their faces, with a faint flash of scarlet deep in their eyes.

This is not an underground bar at all, it's clearly a den of aliens that one accidentally stepped into.

As soon as the outsider pushed the door open, they looked at the intruder calmly. Sometimes, ordinary people who were unaware of the situation would accidentally break in, and they would treat them as ordinary customers.

Otherwise, the disappearance of several people near this underground bar would definitely arouse the suspicion of the Special Office.

The Heavenly Kingdom sect’s stronghold was not allowed to be destroyed in this way.

But this young man seemed a little different from the others.

Tengshe's gaze fell on the young man, his smile was perfect, and his body leaned forward slightly, moving closer to Rong Le. This disguised posture could almost be said to be a precursor to the alien species luring humans into hunting.

The alien species exchanged glances as they watched this scene, knowing that Teng Snake had become interested in this human.

It is certainly not a good thing for alien species to become interested in humans.

Rong Le heard Tengshe's words and smiled, "Don't worry, I'm not that rude. I just want to get some information about the alien species nearby. I plan to observe them from a distance first."

"Hmm...so I do have some information that might be able to help you."

Tengshe: "At night, when the inner world is active, dark shadows often appear in remote suburbs. It is said that alien species gather in abandoned villas. A guest witnessed this scene. Of course, whether it is true or not is unclear."

Rong Le: "If it's true, why didn't you report it to the Special Office?"

Tengshe spread his hands and said, "It's just a rumor. The Special Office doesn't have the energy to care about such a small matter. We've seen this kind of thing so many times that we're no longer surprised."

Seeing Rong Le thoughtful, he smiled and added a strong dose of medicine: "Maybe it's the nest of a high-level alien species. After all, weak alien species never gather in groups, which is very dangerous."

"If a group of alien species appear, there will inevitably be a leader. After all, only high-level alien species can attract similar species."

His words made Rong Le make up his mind: "Thank you for your message, I'll leave first."

He stood up and left. Tengshe watched his back until he disappeared without taking his eyes off him.

Others have already started to clamor: "Boss, why did you expose our base to him? What if he is an informant for the Special Office?"

"Yeah, if he gets the information, he won't ask the Special Office to send people to wipe us out, right?"

"There's no point in telling such a lie. He should really be from out of town. If you're worried, you can check if there really is a folklore professor at East Side University. As for the informant...even if it's true, what can we do about it?"

Tengshe swallowed slightly and felt a little dry in his throat. He was already beginning to get impatient about this young man coming to him on his own initiative.

"If it's true, he should be able to see that I'm interested in him. To ensure he can obtain more intelligence, he won't miss this opportunity to infiltrate the Heavenly Kingdom sect. That's why the Special Office won't send anyone to encircle and suppress them. There's no other possibility anyway."

"Compared to that, I'm more worried about what to do if he doesn't come."

Tengshe licked his lips, his tongue flickering between his lips, his expression half-smiling, completely losing his previous cautious bar image.

The men looked at each other.

Seeing a boss like this, it really makes people feel bad for the poor professor.

Tengshe had guessed correctly. Rong Le had no intention of reporting to the Special Office. Firstly, he had just arrived here and did not trust the Special Office. Secondly, he needed this opportunity to get close to Yang Cheng more.

Getting in touch with Tengshe is a less suspicious approach.

Rong Le intends to carry out the character of a professor with a strong curiosity to the end.

After all, the status of hunter and prey can be reversed in an instant at some point.

…

At night, Rong Le followed Tengshe's instructions and came to the abandoned villa in the suburbs.

There is no trace of human beings around, which is indeed the best place for alien activities.

Not all alien species have a decent human identity. Most of them can only survive in the dark. In addition, humans rarely go out at night, so night is the best protective color for these alien species.

It is an unspoken fact that alien species are more active at night.

Rong Le could only move slowly towards the villa. Strangely, there were no shadows nearby. He did not turn on the flashlight and could only rely on the blurry shadows to walk towards the villa.

Finally, he reached the gate of the villa.

The villa was pitch black. From the outside, it looked like an abandoned building. The courtyard was overgrown with weeds and it looked like there were few people around.

Rong Le pushed the door tentatively, and the iron bars creaked open, the harsh sound being particularly noticeable in the darkness.

He walked in, and began to suspect whether Tengshe was deceiving him. His originally cautious actions gradually became bolder, and he tried to push open the closed door of the villa.

"You really came."

A deep male voice sounded in her ears. Rong Le turned around suddenly. Before she could see who it was, her vision went dark and someone supported her body softly.

Tengshe supported the unconscious Rong Le and walked into the villa with a smile on his face.

When Rong Le opened her eyes again, she found herself lying on the sofa in the living room of the villa. Opposite her was a man holding a goblet with scarlet wine in it.

"you……"

He recognized the man in front of him as the bartender he had spoken to during the day.

Tengshe's aura at this moment was completely different from that during the day. He still had a smile on his face, but he gave people a sense of danger. He took off his coat, and his burly figure showed a sense of strength.

"Welcome, Professor."

Tengshe smiled and said, "Look at me, I don't even know your name."

Rong Le was silent for a moment, then stood up from the sofa and sat opposite him: "My name is Rong Le."

Seeing that he didn't panic or yell, Tengshe's smile deepened: "What a good name! You're so smart, you must understand what's going on, right?"

"Are you referring to the fact that I was treated as prey?"

Rong Le murmured, "I really didn't expect that the thinking ability of alien species is comparable to that of humans. I didn't see through your disguise. I was careless."

Tengshe didn't expect that he was still focusing on the research of alien species. He leaned forward with some dissatisfaction and moved in front of him. Their faces were very close.

"Researching alien species is the responsibility of the research institute, Professor. I have to say you're taking too much of a risk. With your talent, you could have obtained information about alien species from the Special Office instead of ending up like this."

Rong Le was silent for a moment: "I think that even the official organization here can't get deeper intelligence, otherwise you wouldn't appear in the underground bar."

He raised his eyes, his dark green eyes staring directly at Tengshe: "The fact that I can see you means that I am on the right path."

Tengshe was stunned for a moment, then he chuckled softly, his chest shaking slightly.

He felt that he had met a very interesting human being, and he had not been so interested in someone for a long time.

He now has some confidence that Rong Le is not an informant of the Special Office, although this does not matter to him at all.

Aliens are only interested in their own prey, and they will pour their possessiveness, killing, appetite, lust, reproduction, etc. into their prey.

The professor was his chosen prey.

He extended an invitation to Rong Le: "Would you like to come over to my side? I have some reputation among the alien species. If I observe an alien species up close, I'm sure I'll be able to gain more information, right?"

Rong Le cautiously did not respond: "Is this a friendly invitation to release? I can't imagine how this will benefit you."

Tengshe took great pains to abduct this person, not just to use him as a food reserve, but he did not intend to tell Rong Le about the deeper level of being able to control the weaknesses of alien species.

This clever professor is calm enough even now. If the opportunity to turn the tables is easily handed over to him, the status of hunter and prey will be reversed in an instant.

So he just smiled and said, "There are many alien species living in this villa. If you refuse me, unless you can find other alien species to shelter you, you will be torn to pieces by them before you even step out of the villa door."

This is a naked threat.

Rong Le pursed her lips and stretched out her hand hesitantly.

If we turn to his protection, we can certainly survive in a villa full of alien species, but this is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst. No matter which alien species we fall into, humans will only have one end.

But he has no choice in his current situation, and Tengshe, who is still very interested in him, is the best candidate.

Both sides knew this very well. Tengshe knew what choice this smart professor would make, even though it was he who pushed Rong Le into such a difficult situation.

"What are you doing?"

A voice interrupted Tengshe's smile.

Rong Le looked in the direction of the sound.

Unlike Tengshe's mature man charm, the uninvited guest in front of him, who had obviously just returned from outside, was in his youth with vigorous vitality.

He had an upright posture, long snow-white hair under the brim of his hat, and dark skin. Under the light in the hall, his lips were pursed into a cold and hard line.

Even without seeing the face clearly, he could recognize it immediately. This was Siren.

Tengshe raised an eyebrow: "I thought you could tell."

The young man was silent for a moment: "Villa, can you bring humans back?"

"Probably? Actually, there's no standard. As long as you can control him and don't cause yourself any trouble."

Tengshe said gently: "If you have the same idea, I won't object."

This time, the young man remained silent for a longer time.

Rong Le could feel someone's eyes fixed on him, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Yang Cheng seemed to be... very interested in him.

Tengshe also sensed his subtle attitude. After a moment, he said in a surprised tone, "Don't tell me you're attracted to him too?"

These words made Rong Le feel like she was a beauty who brought disaster upon herself.

What’s even more terrifying is that Yang Cheng did not deny it.

This made Tengshe look at Rong Le with a new perspective, as if trying to find out what was attractive about him that attracted Yang Cheng.

After a long silence, he couldn't help but let out a "ha" and said, "Siren, you should be thankful that there's no one else around right now."

Otherwise, for a creature like the alien that respects the law of the jungle, any coveted prey would be considered a provocation, and it would be unacceptable for Teng Snake not to fight him at least once.

However, it is precisely because there are no other people and they are advanced species that can think, that their interactions are mixed with more weighing of pros and cons.

Tengshe: "You can take him away."

This made Rong Le and Yang Cheng couldn't help but turn their eyes to him.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Tengshe narrowed his eyes slightly and drank all the wine on the table in one gulp.

"Siren, your position is very important to me. If you ask me for a human, I will give it to you. Of course, I hope you understand that this is the only human I've had my eye on for such a long time, and I won't give you privileges every time."

"Now, you can take our professor away. He's yours."

Yang Cheng finally spoke: "Thank you, Teng Snake, this is the only time."

His promise made Tengshe focus more on Rong Le, as if he wanted to find out what attracted Siren to him.

Rong Le remained silent throughout the entire process, calmly allowing the two alien species to decide her fate.

After handing over the ownership, Tengshe consciously made room for Yang Cheng, and by the way, he kindly asked whether this half-hearted hybrid needed basic scientific knowledge, but was ruthlessly rejected by Yang Cheng.

Only Rong Le and Yang Cheng were left in the villa's hall.

Yang Cheng gradually approached, and the oppressive feeling of a high-level alien species filled him until he stopped in front of Rong Le.

He was wearing a dark coat with a simple black sports shirt and trousers underneath. When I got closer, I could smell a faint smell of blood, and I didn't know where he got it from.

Rong Le raised her head and looked at Yang Cheng.

Unlike when he was facing Yang Cheng, his expression would often soften even when he was expressionless, the Yang Cheng in front of him had no connection with him at all, so there was no pity or sympathy for him.

The only thing he possessed was the cold-blooded aura and indifferent expression of a marine creature, as if the creature in front of him was just an ant to him.

Unlike Tengshe's belief that he was interested in her, Rong Le's understanding of Yang Cheng made it clear that his decision to ask Yang Cheng to come over was not simply a matter of momentary desire.

There must be other reasons.

Rong Le was thinking rapidly, but on the surface he remained motionless, as if he was frightened by this sudden change. His still and quiet appearance made him look like a frozen doll, delicate and fragile, with his long eyelashes drooping like a butterfly gently flapping its wings.

Yang Cheng leaned over and gently wiped the skin at the corners of his eyes with his rough fingers.

He whispered, "Are you scared?"