Strange Affairs in the Shadows 53: Chapter 53
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The place you came to is a research institute. It seems to be studying some academic research. I am not sure. Captain Wu said that this place can unlock what we want to know. I entered this institute with CaptainWu. Captain Wu introduced me to an old man in front of me, saying that he was an expert in language and culture, named Professor Cheng. I said hello politely and said hello to Professor Cheng. Professor Cheng is also a gentle person and said that he had read the Thai text that Captain Wu sent him last night. I asked Professor Cheng what those Thai words meant. At this time, Professor Cheng’s expression became serious and he said that it seemed to involve a vicious religion, and that this religion existed a long time ago, even in ancient times. It already exists. Professor Cheng’s words made me and Captain Wu stunned. Why is this related to ancient times? Probably Professor Cheng saw the expressions on my and Captain Wu’s faces and asked us to follow him to the office. , then you will know. After entering Professor Cheng's office, I discovered that this Professor Cheng's office was different from others. It was full of models of corpses, which really scared me. It seems that Professor Cheng is really brave. Captain Wu is an impatient person. Before Professor Cheng could sit down, he couldn’t help but ask Professor Cheng directly what kind of vicious religion it was. Professor Cheng shook his head helplessly, turned the computer over and said, this is that vicious cult, take a look. Captain Wu and I immediately looked at the computer. After a few minutes, Captain Wu and I became very solemn. It says Ghost Gate Cult, which specializes in using living people to achieve ulterior purposes. In addition, it also contains the few Thai words we saw before. Only then did I understand what the baby corpses in the cave were used for. Those babies are called source bodies by the people of Ghost Gate Cult, that is to say, the source of energy for the host, and the host here is the corpse that needs to be replaced. Liu Shoubai is the host of those babies. Suddenly, I suddenly thought of why the ghosts in the cinema gathered in the cinema. It must be that He Wei did something in the cinema, so he trapped those ghosts. Live in a movie theater. And the ghosts in the cinema were put away by Captain Wu and I, so He Wei had to dig out the corpses. Captain Wu looked at me in a daze and moved. Me, ask me what I'm thinking. 0
I shook my head, allowing Professor Cheng to continue. He responded with a brief acknowledgment and continued, "What you sent me earlier is a type of spell from their cult, one that can directly kill a person, as I mentioned before. The second time, the Thai text you sent is also a spell from the Ghost Gate Cult, known as the Ghost Language Technique. This technique allows the source to contribute its energy in a way that I can understand. That's about it. Information on the Ghost Gate Cult is scarce, but let me warn you—this religion is not simple. You need to be careful; it's possible that the case you're currently investigating is related to this cult." 0
 
Professor Cheng's words instantly made both Captain Wu and me think of He Wei possibly being affiliated with the Ghost Gate Cult; otherwise, there would be no reason for him to appear near Liu Shoubai's corpse while using the Ghost Language Technique. 0
 
After thanking Professor Cheng, we left the research institute. On the way, Captain Wu asked me how we should deal with He Wei. 0
 
Honestly, I had no idea either. Professor Cheng's brief introduction was hardly useful; our understanding of the Ghost Gate Cult was minimal at best. 0
 
Seeing that I didn't respond, Captain Wu stopped pressing for answers. The more I thought about it, the more uneasy I felt. I took out my phone and hesitated for a moment before calling Uncle Tiger to ask about the Ghost Gate Cult. 0
 
Upon hearing those three words, Uncle Tiger was visibly shocked and spoke with excitement, asking how I got involved with the Ghost Gate Cult. 0
 
I was somewhat surprised by Uncle Tiger's reaction; after all, he was usually very composed and never rushed into things. Why was he so unsettled when it came to the Ghost Gate Cult? 0
 
I proceeded to tell him everything that had happened over the past few days. After listening, Uncle Tiger insisted that I come pick him up, stating that matters concerning the Ghost Gate Cult were beyond my capability to handle. 0
 
I paused for a moment before agreeing and hung up the phone. I then informed Captain Wu about Uncle Tiger's arrival. 0
 
Captain Wu looked at me in surprise and asked why Uncle Tiger would come here. I relayed what Uncle Tiger had said, and after some contemplation, Captain Wu agreed to go pick him up. 0
 
The village was quite far from our city, requiring an overnight drive. Initially, I wanted Captain Wu to take a bus back to the village since we had been busy for days. However, Captain Wu insisted he could manage on his own. 0
 
I reluctantly accepted Captain Wu's decision. It wasn't until midnight that we finally returned to the village and saw Uncle Tiger waiting for us at the entrance. 0
 
After dinner, since we had been driving all day, Uncle Tiger didn't engage us much in conversation but advised us to rest well. He suggested we discuss our findings in detail tomorrow morning when we returned. 0
 
Captain Wu and I took his advice and went to bed early. 0
 
The next morning, we were awakened by Uncle Tiger. After breakfast, we got into Captain Wu's car and headed back to the city. 0
 
During our drive, I had already explained everything that had happened over the past few days in detail to Uncle Tiger, who now had a better understanding of the situation. Instead of going back to our resting place, Uncle Tiger directed us to the police station. He insisted on examining Liu Shoubai's corpse on-site because he believed there was some secret related to it. 0
 
Captain Wu turned around and drove us back to the police station where Liu Shoubai's body was located. 0
 
When we finally saw Liu Shoubai's corpse, we were taken aback; it had turned green and even sprouted green fur. 0
 
 
I immediately asked Uncle Tiger what was going on. 0
 
Uncle Tiger's expression was grave as he explained that this was called "deflation." Once the energy had dissipated, Liu Shoubai's corpse would undergo a transformation, and it wouldn't be an ordinary one. It would be severe; if a living person were to be bitten by Liu Shoubai's corpse, they would become a Living Dead, indistinguishable from a zombie. 0
 
His words sent a chill down my spine, and both Captain Wu and I asked Uncle Tiger in unison what we should do. 0
 
Uncle Tiger instructed me to find a piece of white paper large enough to cover Liu Shoubai's body. I didn't hesitate and quickly brought it to him. After taking the paper, Uncle Tiger said nothing and tore it into the shape of clothing. Not only that, but he also drew a snake pattern on it and asked Captain Wu and me to help lift Liu Shoubai's corpse. 0
 
I had a rough idea of what Uncle Tiger was planning, so I quickly coordinated with Captain Wu. Once Uncle Tiger dressed Liu Shoubai's body in the makeshift clothing, he told us to step back to the doorway; soon the corpse would show signs of change. 0
 
Naturally, we obeyed Uncle Tiger and retreated to the entrance. At that moment, Liu Shoubai's corpse suddenly emitted a hissing sound, like a deflating balloon. Then I saw green gas wafting out from Liu Shoubai's body. Gradually, I noticed that his corpse began to revert to its original state, while the clothing draped over him turned green. 0
 
Captain Wu and I watched this astonishing scene unfold. After everything settled down, Uncle Tiger approached Liu Shoubai's body and tore off the clothing. 0
 
Once we confirmed that there was no immediate danger, we walked over to Uncle Tiger and asked if Liu Shoubai's body was safe now. 0
 
Uncle Tiger nodded and continued explaining that there was a peculiar gas within Liu Shoubai's corpse. This gas was neither Yin Qi nor evil energy; it resembled a gas that emanates from animals after death. This gas was referred to as Ghost Essence. 0
 
To extract this gas, one would need to use ninety-nine corpses of men who died violently, combining their Yin Qi together and injecting it into the body of an animal after its death. Then, by slowly roasting the animal's corpse over fire, one could collect the oil that dripped from it bit by bit. This oil could then be used to extract the gas and injected into Liu Shoubai's body. This process would not only preserve the freshness of the corpse but also allow it to function freely, just like a normal person—breathing and inhaling. 0
 
 
 
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