After returning to the room, Fang Zheng soon received a call from Ida.

"No, the police station here doesn't care at all. No matter how I ask, they say those people just moved."

"Really? Did you investigate the situation of those who moved away?"

"Of course, I also asked the families of those who moved, but they also insisted that these people simply moved away. Moreover, all kinds of procedures are also complete. At least, I can't see any problems here."

“That’s why there’s a problem, right?”

"yes……"

Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Yida's tone was also quite solemn. It was because there was no problem that there was a problem. Even the families of these people helped to conceal it, which meant that this place was almost controlled by some force from top to bottom. This was the most troublesome thing.

"What are you going to do next?"

"I have run out of options, and I can sense that someone has been following me. In this case, I don't think I can get any useful clues. So I plan to leave here first and go to other nearby areas to investigate. After all, although their procedures are very complete, if I can't find the check-in information and procedures locally, then I will have to confront this group of people face to face. In the meantime, I can only trouble you to continue the investigation. There is definitely something wrong with this place."

"I understand, but don't expect me to gain anything."

After hanging up the phone, Sayu next to me looked over curiously.

"Mr. Fang Zheng, how is the situation?"

"Ida is out of luck. It seems the situation here is more complicated than we thought. He will help us attract some attention, and we will conduct the rest of the investigation."

Having said that, Fang Zheng shrugged helplessly and then looked at Sayu.

"Strictly speaking, I'll leave it to you. I will investigate the entire Chang'e City, but as for the situation in Chang'e City, I can only ask you to investigate. After all, when people here see me, they are like mice seeing a cat. There is no way to communicate properly."

"I understand. Please leave it to me, Mr. Fang Zheng!"

Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Sayu nodded happily. After Fang Zheng's training, Sayu is now completely different from before. Of course, she doesn't have a particularly strong fighting ability, but Fang Zheng doesn't need her to improve in this aspect. With Sayu's identity, she can do more convenient work, such as infiltration, investigation, etc. - provided that she has enough experience.

From Fang Zheng's perspective, this reconnaissance mission to Chang'e City is a very meaningful operation to gain experience.

"Your identity is very suitable for doing this kind of thing. Pay attention, what I need you to investigate is some of the customs and practices of Chang'e City."

"…Local customs? Shouldn't we investigate some strange things?"

"This place is controlled from top to bottom, which must contain historical factors. Let's start from here and we should be able to get some clues and information. Remember, if someone asks, you can say that you are my assistant, a photographer and folklorist, and I am here to conduct a folk survey. Also, it is best not to look for locals, but for those who have just arrived here."

"Uh-huh……"

Facing Fang Zheng's words, Sayu also took out a notebook and wrote down everything while nodding. Compared to the beginning, Sayu is now more cheerful and confident, which is natural. If a person has low self-esteem, it is because he feels powerless and weak. Once she knows that she is not weak, then confidence will follow.

Take Sayu for example. She used to be so scared that she couldn't walk just by seeing those bad boys, but now she would happily show Fang Zheng how much money she picked up from those guys. This speaks volumes.

So, in everything, we should be afraid of being set off.

The next morning, Fang Zheng and Sayu separated. Sayu went to the prosperous area in the town, while Fang Zheng went up the mountain with a camera - being a photographer is a very suitable profession for concealment. After all, even if you meet someone, most problems can be basically solved in the name of "collecting materials".

Of course, if it is a military restricted area, it is another matter.

“Click, click.”

After taking a few photos, Fang Zheng put down his camera and looked carefully at the town below. Chang'e City is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with only one passage leading to the outside world - of course, this situation is not uncommon in mountainous Japan.

Chang'e City itself is divided into two areas. The area near the mountain is a group of buildings that look very old, while on the other side are brand new modern buildings and facilities. It can be seen that those old buildings should be the original Chang'e Town, and the newly built ones are the new urban area of ​​the expanded Chang'e City.

On the surface, this is just an ordinary place, with green mountains and clear water, which seems to be very suitable for recuperation.

It is not easy to find the hidden secrets here.

However, if I must say... it is better to go to places like shrines, which will be more rewarding.

But that kind of place is usually the sphere of influence of the locals, and for some reason, the people here are quite afraid of Fang Zheng. Even if you get close, you probably won't get any clues.

After confirming the terrain of Chang'e City, Fang Zheng went down the mountain and returned to the hotel. Almost at this time, he received a call from Sayu.

"Ah, Mr. Fang Zheng! Are you back already?"

"Well, what's wrong?"

"I have made some discoveries here. Moreover, I also met a local girl who knows a lot about Chang'e City."

"oh?"

Hearing this, Fang Zheng raised his eyebrows.

"I'm planning to invite her to the cafe to have a chat. Would you like to join us, Mr. Fang Zheng?"

"certainly."

Fang Zheng would naturally not let go of such an opportunity.

Soon, Fang Zheng left the hotel and came to a nearby cafe. As soon as he walked into the door of the cafe, he heard Sayu's voice.

"Ah, Mr. Fang Zheng, this way, this way!"

Fang Zheng looked in the direction of Sayu's voice and saw Sayu standing next to the window seat, waving at him excitedly. Next to Sayu stood a black-haired girl who looked about the same age as her. She was wearing the school uniform here, with her long black hair tied into two ponytails on both sides of her shoulders. She looked like a very modest and gentle girl.

"Hi, hello."

Fang Zheng walked over, nodded to Sha You, and then looked at the girl.

"My name is Fang Zheng. It's our first meeting. Thank you for your guidance."

"Ah, hello, I'm Kaname Asagiri, thank you for your guidance."

After a brief greeting, the two sat down, and then Sayu smiled and told the story of how she and Asagiri Kaname met. It turned out that Sayu had originally planned to go to the local high school library to investigate the customs and culture of Chang'e City, but she happened to meet Asagiri Kaname. The latter was quite excited after hearing about her purpose, and said that he had just moved to Chang'e City not long ago, and was also very interested in the customs and legends here. So the two hit it off, and when they learned that Sayu also came here as an assistant to a folklorist, Asagiri Kaname wanted to chat with her, and Sayu naturally would not refuse, so after school, they came to find Fang Zheng together.

And Asagiri Kaname did bring Fang Zheng some very interesting information.

"Chang'e Wolf?"

"Yes, according to legend, there used to be a wolf here called Chang'e Wolf. It was the incarnation of the god of land and also the great god who protected this place."

"Chang'e...wolf...I still think Chang'e is more suitable for rabbit..."

When Fang Zheng heard about Chang'e and the wolf, he was completely confused. He could understand Chang'e and the moon rabbit, but what the hell was Chang'e and the wolf?

"Yes, I think you have seen it too. There are a lot of Hassaku planted here. It is also a famous production area of ​​Hassaku. Moreover, the Hassaku Festival is held here to pray to the great god who has the incarnation of a wolf for good weather and good harvests."

"Hasaku Festival..."

It just doesn’t have to be the Cotton Festival.

"So, is there anything strange going on in this area? Or is it a local rumor or something?"

"Well, there are quite a few, such as murderous ghosts appearing at night, and red fireflies and so on..."

"Red fireflies?"

Hearing this, Sayu looked at Asagiri Kaname curiously, and the latter nodded.

"Yeah, I heard that if you see a red firefly at night, you will die. Of course, I have never seen one."

"I haven't seen red fireflies either... maybe I should go check it out."

Fang Zheng thought for a moment, and at this moment, Chao Wu Yao seemed to remember something.

"But, speaking of strange things, there are some really strange things."

"Oh? What's that?"

"move place."

"move place??"

"Um."

Asagiri nodded.

"In our class, sometimes someone suddenly moves away, which is quite strange."

"But...if it's just a move, it's not uncommon, right?"

Sayu tilted her head curiously, but Asagiri Kaname obviously didn't think so.

"Of course, if it's because of parents' work or something, it's not strange to move suddenly. But generally speaking, they would tell everyone before moving, but those classmates were obviously not unusual before, and then they disappeared inexplicably. Moreover, after he disappeared, it seemed that everyone would never miss him again - I don't know if this is considered a local custom, but to me, this matter is indeed very strange."

"Moving..."

After listening to Asagiri Kaname's description, Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes. This point was consistent with what Detective Date said.

"Oh, by the way, since there are gods being worshipped here, does that mean there is a shrine?"

"Well, it's on the side of the old city. I heard there's a shrine on the mountain near the waterfall, but... I haven't been there."

Having said that, Asagiri stuck out her tongue a little embarrassedly.

"I heard that the people living there are all locals, and they don't seem to be very friendly to outsiders."

"Well, let's go to the shrine tomorrow."

Fang Zheng also made a decision at this time. Generally speaking, the less welcome outsiders are to places like this, the more it means that there are secrets hidden... Obviously, if you want to find the secret, you should go straight into the tiger's den.

"Can I come along, please?"

At this moment, Asagiri also spoke embarrassedly.

"I've always wanted to visit the shrine, but I don't dare to go alone..."

"That's no problem, but don't you have to go to school?"

"Tomorrow is a day off."

"Oh...of course that's no problem."

Fang Zheng naturally had no objection to Chao Wu volunteering to go with them. Although she was also an outsider who had just moved here not long ago, she was at least more familiar with this place than himself and the others. It could be seen that this girl was quite curious. With such a person to help, it would be easier for him.

After agreeing on a time, Asagiri said goodbye and left. Looking at her receding back, Fang Zheng nodded and looked at Sayu.

"You did a good job this time."

"Hehe, actually I'm just lucky."

Sayu smiled a little embarrassedly. After all, it was the other party who spoke to her first. Otherwise, it would be a bit difficult for Sayu to find such a person.

"So what should we do next, Mr. Fang Zheng?"

"Tonight, I plan to wander around and see if I can encounter any perverted killers or red fireflies."

Fang Zheng thought for a moment and made a decision.

"These rumors are obviously not groundless. I suspect that this has something to do with the disappearances here. You should stay in your room and don't go out. Remember, if you find anything unusual, call me at any time. Do you understand?"

"Okay, Mr. Founder."

"very good."

Hearing Sayu's answer, Fang Zheng nodded with satisfaction.

"Then let's get ready to take action."