Afterlife Department

Chapter 481 - New Task

"Yes." Yi Bing calmly answered.

"He went in that world… he actually has been in that world…" Gu Shi muttered as he lowered his gaze to contemplate.

Yi Bing didn't speak and just let the other think. Actually, this matter isn't really surprising, since Normal World 2828 has been under their jurisdiction. Really, who wants a world that is filled with disgusting and aggressive undead monsters that will attack them at any time? Added to the fact that this world is as good as nothing since it is heading to its destruction… so, it isn't surprising that the UnION would give the Normal World 2828 to them.

But, whatever happens after to Normal World 2828, they would have nothing to do with it since they have already released their rights on it. Thus, even if the Normal World 2828 would now be reformed, the UnION shouldn't dare have any thoughts of making a move in this world. Or else…

Anyway, what made Gu Shi shocked is the fact that Shen Sheng actually went to 'visit' a world, and that to find out that the creation of grim reapers got something to do with that world… no. Not only that. The creation of grim reapers actually is from that world!

Gu Shi took a deep breath after he calmed himself down. Then, he stared at Yi Bing's face for a long time before he heaved a sigh. He knows that Yi Bing wouldn't tell him anything unless he would ask him. That way, he can be polite, but also can be able to hide the things that he doesn't want him to know.

Such a cunning fellow. Gu Shi thought as his brow twitched in irritation. But, today, it really surprised him that Yi Bing told him about this huge secret.

As if he could guess Gu Shi's thought, Yi Bing elegantly crossed his leg over the other and placed his hands on his lap before he raised his head and met Gu Shi's gaze. "It can't only be me who should bear all the secrets, right?" he spoke. "What if I die one day… who will be left to carry the secrets?" he asked and smiled.

Gu Shi. "…" what a load of bull! He thought as his face darkened. Who doesn't know that exactly those who knows these secrets are the first ones to be killed?! He pressed his lips into a thin line as he held back his anger, just a breath away from roaring.

"Aside from the two of us… who else does know about this?" he asked before he paused when he remembered something. "Basing from Jin Wu's behavior earlier, he also must not know." He spoke.

Yi Bing nodded in agreement. "The third and last person who knows about this matter is Huo Ling." He answered. "Only I and Huo Ling saw Luo Ye's memories aside from the people of that world. Jin Wu and Mo Shi remained in the base so they didn't see Shen Taizi in Luo Ye's memories, and thus didn't realize this matter." He explained.

"Huo Ling?!" Gu Shi was surprised.

Yi Bing nodded. "If Huo Ling is the same as Mo Shi, even if he saw Shen Taizi in Luo Ye's memories, he wouldn't connect the apocalypse with our, grim reapers', creation." He spoke.

Gu Shi fell silent. Then, after a while, he spoke. "He is too smart." He said and sighed in defeat.

Yi Bing's lips curled up into a smile. He looked proud instead. "He is." He said.

The two chatted for a while when they suddenly heard a knock on the door.

"It's me." It was Huo Ling.

"Come in." Gu Shi answered.

The door opened, revealing Huo Ling's figure. His gaze fell on Yi Bing before he turned to look at Gu Shi and spoke. "I came to deliver my report." He told him.

Gu Shi nodded. "Take a seat first." He said.

"Thank you." Huo Ling spoke and then sat on the large couch since the two single-seater couches which were placed on both sides were already occupied by Gu Shi and Yi Bing.

"Let me see it." Yi Bing spoke.

Huo Ling turned and gave him his handwritten report. "I already sent to your email the softcopy." He told him.

Yi Bing nodded as he took the file and then read it. "Look, Gu Shi. My apprentice is better than Jin Wu's apprentice." He spoke as he gave the file to Gu Shi.

Gu Shi's brow twitched while Huo Ling's expression is indifferent. "…" such a braggart. They both thought.

Gu Shi forced a smile. "Indeed, Huo Ling is really hard working." He said and smiled to Huo Ling before he read the file. Seeing that there was no mention of Shen Sheng, he secretly sighed in relief and silently praised that Huo Ling is really tactful. He knows what should and shouldn't be said.

If the Upper Heaven knows about Shen Sheng's 'visit' to another world, and even found there the method of creating grim reapers, who knows what will happen? Gu Shi knows that it is definitely not very good.

"Huo Ling. Good job in completing another task." He told him.

"Thank you for the praise." Huo Ling answered in a formal tone.

Gu Shi felt helpless towards this attitude of Huo Ling. He coughed and turned to Yi Bing.

"Huo Ling." Yi Bing called.

"Yes?" Huo Ling answered. Sensing that the atmosphere turned serious, his expression also turned serious.

"I called you here because we will be having another task." Yi Bing spoke before he turned to Huo Ling. "Is it okay with you to not rest?" he asked.

Huo Ling solemnly nodded. "I'll be fine." He answered. Now that he finally has a goal, that is to broaden his horizons, he wouldn't let this opportunity to see another world slip by.

"Good." Yi Bing smiled and then turned to Gu Shi.

Gu Shi nodded. Before he could speak, they heard a knock on the door. "Come in." he spoke before the other outside the door could speak. It is as if he was already expecting for the visitor to arrive.

The door opened and the first one smiled upon seeing them.

"Hello, Yi Bing! Huo Ling! We meet each other again!" he said. It was Shi Jiu.

Huo Ling was surprised. "Senior." He called and slightly bowed. "Could it be that the task is related to…?" he muttered and looked at Yi Bing and Gu Shi.

Shi Jiu could guess what Huo Ling wanted to say and he laughed. "It's not really me." He said.

Before Huo Ling could speak again, they heard someone spoke behind Shi Jiu. "Out of the way. You are blocking my way!" he said. Then, without waiting for Shi Jiu to react, he pushed Shi Jiu inside. "You're always so chatty." He added.

"Oh. Shou Ji. You're finally here." Gu Shi spoke. Then, he turned to Huo Ling. "Huo Ling. This is Shou Ji, the chief of the Collection Department." He said and turned back to Shou Ji who entered. "Shou Ji. This is Huo Ling, Yi Bing's apprentice." He told him.

Shou Ji turned and looked at Huo Ling. He stared at him for a long time before his eyes narrowed. But, suddenly, he felt a killing intent and he turned to meet Yi Bing's ice-cold gaze. The corner of his lips curled up when he confirmed his guess.

So, Huo Ling is the same as me who has a broken soul. He thought before he walked towards Huo Ling who rose from his seat and greeted him.

"Chief Shou. Nice to meet you." Huo Ling spoke and was about to bow when he saw a hand appeared in front of him.

Shou Ji smiled. "Just call me 'senior'. 'chief' is making me feel older." He told him.

Huo Ling nodded and took Shou Ji's hand to shake it. "Senior." He called.

"So obedient." Shou Ji chuckled and glanced at Yi Bing who is glaring at him.

"Ai." Shi Jiu sighed when he saw Yi Bing's dark expression. "Yi Bing. Our chief doesn't mean anything, so please retract your gaze." He told him as he closed the door behind him before he pulled Shou Ji away from Huo Ling.

"?" Huo Ling was puzzled. Did something happen? He thought as he looked at them all. Did I miss something?

Gu Shi coughed and glanced at Yi Bing. "Everyone, please take a seat." He spoke.

Huo Ling scooted to the side. Shou Ji was about to sit beside Huo Ling when Shi Jiu suddenly stole the spot. Shou Ji knows that Shi Jiu did it to not increase Yi Bing's anger directed towards him. He just chuckled and sat beside Shi Jiu, who is now sitting between him and Huo Ling.

"Alright. Now that everyone is here, I will tell you the task." Gu Shi spoke. "Yi Bing, Huo Ling, you two will go to the Special World 4512 together with Shou Ji and Shi Jiu.." He said.