Chapter 590 The Storm is Coming
In the heart of Pingjing City, the lights of the Special Management Bureau appear particularly lonely in the night.
Lu Shan was sitting on a chair in the office. His hunched body looked a little tired under the dim light, but his eyes were still as sharp as an eagle.
The table is piled with thick documents, each of which is related to the safety and order of the city. The work of the Special Management Bureau is far more complicated than it seems.
In particular, the China Special Management Bureau is not only responsible for coordinating the overall situation, but also has to become a role model for all special management bureaus.
The pen in his hand moved across the paper, making a rustling sound, as if he was weaving a big net to protect the city.
The wind outside gradually became faster, causing the leaves outside the window to rustle, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.
Lu Shan stopped writing, his eyes were tired and sharp, as if he could see through the night.
He stood up slowly, picked up the coat on the back of the chair and put it on his shoulders, then walked heavily towards the window sill.
The night sky was covered with dark clouds, thunder was faint, and the air was filled with the smell of before rain.
He opened a window, and a cool breeze mixed with water vapor immediately blew in his face.
A trace of worry flashed in Lu Shan's eyes, and he sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in his voice: "The world is going to change again.
At this moment, a little bird with fiery red feathers suddenly broke through the clouds and soared to the window.
It landed on the windowsill, jumping happily, flapping its wings, and chirping, as if conveying some message.
Lu Shan carefully stretched out his hands and gently picked up the little bird.
It was not afraid at all and nestled docilely in his palm.
Lu Shan looked at this unusual elf carefully and found that there was a patch of feathers on its belly that was flickering with a strange flame.
He stretched out his slender fingers and gently plucked the feather.
In an instant, he obtained some key information from the feather. After learning this information, Lu Shan frowned slightly and a trace of worry flashed across his face.
Outside the window, the thunder grew louder and louder, and lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating Lu Shan's increasingly gloomy face.
He took a deep breath, turned away from the windowsill, and strode towards his desk. The documents spread out on the desk seemed to be waiting for his review and for his decision.
Outside the window, raindrops began to fall, hitting the glass, playing a melody of a rainy night.
Lu Shan hunched over, as if he had made a major decision.
The bird by the window tilted its head and looked at Lu Shan, as if waiting for Lu Shan's response.
Lu Shan didn't say much. He just waved his hand gently with his back to the bird. The bird turned into a ball of scarlet light as if it had completed its mission and disappeared in the increasingly heavy rain.
Then Lu Shan left the office, his footsteps echoing in the empty corridor, each step sounding firm and powerful.
Lu Shan would nod slightly to every staff member who greeted him.
Soon, he passed through one security door after another and finally arrived at that special prison.
The lights in the prison were dim, and the echo of his footsteps could be heard.
He stood in front of an observation window and looked at the people in the room.
Shuo Bai sat in the corner of the room, wearing a gray sweater, humming a ballad softly, like an old lady who was at peace with the world.
Then the door was opened and Lu Shan walked in.
Shuo Bai did not look up at Lu Shan, but still had his eyes slightly narrowed, looking peaceful and harmonious.
"I need your help," Lu Shan said straight to the point. "Someone might attack Li Ling'an and Li Muhan, and since Li Chengtian is involved, I can't mobilize too much power within the Special Management Bureau."
Shuo Bai slowly raised his head, his eyes clear and expressionless: "What does the outside world have to do with me?"
Lu Shan approached the old man and said in a low voice, "Stop making trouble, Shuo Bai. Last time, it was because you crossed the line and wanted to kill Li Muhan that I had to stand on his side. You should understand."
Shuo Bai chuckled, his tone tinged with sarcasm: "Li Muhan's existence will only cause the darkness we have suppressed with great difficulty to return. Therefore, he must die. You should understand this."
Lu Shan shook his head, slightly agitated. His tall, hunched figure trembled slightly. "Although he is not Li Chengtian's biological child, he and Li Chengtian have a deep connection. The child is innocent and should not have paid with his life for this."
Thunder and lightning shone through the narrow window, casting mottled light and shadows on Shuo Bai's old face.
Her expression remained gentle, but with a hint of disdain.
"You allowed Chang Yue and Lin Ze to do whatever they wanted and exposed Li Ling'an's identity to the public. Wasn't that just to force those people to show up? Now that your wish has come true, you feel powerless." Shuo Bai said sarcastically, with a sly glint in his eyes. "Lu Shan, you are really old. Have your nine swords rusted?"
Facing Shuo Bai's ridicule, Lu Shan didn't argue. He was just an ordinary man, relying on his own strength to get to where he was today, but he had indeed reached the end of his energy.
Time is merciless. Even the once peerless masters cannot escape the erosion of time.
Shuo Bai slowly stood up and walked over to Lu Shan. Her gaze was sharp as a knife, as if she wanted to dissect his soul. "Lu Shan, do you want me to show you a clear path? Kill Li Muhan and completely control Li Ling'an. That way, you can block those covetous people from the abyss and use Li Ling'an to threaten that madman Li Chengtian. This is the best way."
Lu Shan stared at Shuo Bai and was silent for a long time.
He knew that this conversation was crucial and every word could determine the future direction.
Taking a deep breath, he spoke slowly, "I've already made a mistake once and failed my apprentice. Now, I must not make the same mistake again."
Hearing Lu Shan's words, Shuo Bai burst into laughter. Her laughter was far from that of an old woman; it sounded more like that of a cunning fox. "You old thing, half your body is already buried in the ground, and now you're reflecting on your life, and then you shamelessly come to me for help just for that monster."
"He is not a monster." Lu Shan's body slowly straightened up, as if he had been injected with strength again.
He looked directly into Shuo Bai's eyes and said firmly, "He ended the threat of Prometheus and saved the world. He did what Li Chengtian could not do. He is a true hero."
Shuo Bai snorted coldly, a flicker of disdain in his eyes. "This is nothing more than Moriarty using a borrowed knife to kill someone. Old man, the destruction of Prometheus only made that cunning fellow more unscrupulous. Do you think this will buy you peace and innocence?"
"Shuo Bai." Lu Shan knew that no one could convince anyone else if things continued like this, so he decided to use his trump card: "A rift has appeared."
When he heard the word "rift", the smile on Shuo Bai's face froze instantly.
She slowly turned her head, stared at Lu Shan sharply, and her tone became serious and cold.
"Lu Shan, you'd better not joke about this kind of thing."
"I'm not kidding!" Lu Shan roared, his voice filled with anger and solemnity.
Outside the window, a thunderclap streaked across the night sky, illuminating his resolute face. "The Chinese Special Management Bureau's research into space and the universe has brought forth monsters that don't belong to this world. We fought them off before, but now, they're coming back!"
Shuo Bai was silent for a while, then asked directly: "So, what does this have to do with the current situation?"
Lu Shan took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Moriarty's threat is far greater than we imagined. He was born at the core of this world, and while he's wearing the guise of a fictional character, he's actually the world's true will. If the world back then would have helped us expel those monsters, now I'm worried that it wants them to replace us and become its new masters!"
Shuo Bai slowly sat back on the bed, his expression becoming solemn and angry.
"You're saying that those villains hiding in the shadows of the Chinese Special Management Bureau, for their own selfish interests, actually sold the future of the world to the monsters on the other side of the rift."
Lu Shan nodded, his tone heavy. "I'm afraid that's the case. Moriarty and those monsters share the same goal: they all want to destroy humanity and dominate the world. Li Muhan and Li Ling'an are key pawns in their plan."
"You think we two old guys can still turn the world around? Lu Shan, wake up. This world is no longer under our control."
Shuo Bai shook his head, his tone filled with helplessness.
"We will not fight alone. Open your eyes and see, Shuo Bai. The children have grown up and they have also trained their own successors. This world will not let you down."
Shuo Bai was silent for a while, and finally raised her eyes slightly. The old lady's kindness was no longer in her eyes.
Lu Shan seemed to understand the meaning of Shuo Bai's look.
"Tell me, what are your conditions?"
There was no longer any tension in his voice, but a calmness that showed he was ready to accept anything.
Shuo Bai sighed slightly and said slowly: "I want your life, Lu Shan."
As if Lu Shan had already understood the outcome, he gave a wry smile, his tall figure trembling. "If you can lend a hand, help China, not just... help us get through this disaster safely, I promise you'll get what you want."
They looked at each other, and the tension between them seemed to ease at this moment.
Lu Shan turned and left the cell. Shuo Bai's gaze followed his back until he disappeared in the shadows outside the door.
He returned to his office, completely immersed in the conversation just now.
He sat back down at his desk, a mixture of emotions filling his heart.
He knew that the decision he had just made would bring about a series of chain reactions, but he also knew that only by facing and solving the problem could he truly protect those he cherished.
That evening, the General Administration of Special Management sent a wanted letter to all special management bureaus across the country.
Shuo Bai, former deputy director of the Huaxia Special Management Bureau, has been confirmed to have defected to Pingjing City. Special Management Bureaus across the country are requested to pay close attention and ensure his capture.
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