OBS Chapter 24 Follow the Will of Your Heart
Chapter 24 Follow the Will of Your Heart
The Bureau of Investigation Jiangcheng Wujiang District Headquarters.
Bai Ruhua sat in the first-floor service hall with a guilty look on her face, while Chen Fu sat next to her, shaking his leg and drinking iced milk tea.
Just now, a concerned netizen saw that the little white frog was in danger and immediately reported the matter to the police department.
Within five minutes, two security personnel entered the alley. Du Fanyu followed them in.
Chen Fu and Bai Ruhua were thus taken to the Spirit Investigation Bureau.
After some investigation, the matter was finally clarified.
Bai Ruhua was the person Chen Fu wanted to photograph. With the assurances of the security personnel and Du Fanyu, the girl also learned that Chen Fu was indeed her mother's friend and had come to visit her.
Only then did he sit down beside her, feeling guilty and uneasy, repeatedly apologizing softly.
Chen Fu didn't take the matter to heart; he was more curious about how the girl was able to see it.
Isn't he blind? Has modern science really inadvertently developed to a point where it's incomprehensible?
Bai Ruhua said that a kind person donated her cornea, which enabled her to regain her sight, but she didn't mention anything else.
Actually, she was able to see because of the bracelet.
Three months ago, Bai Ruhua's mother accidentally fell into the water and drowned, leaving her to struggle to make a living on her own.
Fortunately, technology is very advanced now, and mobile phones also have a blind mode, which makes them very convenient to operate.
By chance, Bai Ruhua came across a game called "Black Myth: The Book of Past Events".
No complicated operations are required, and you don't need to stare at the screen all the time. You just need to make selections based on the game text.
In blind mode, the text can also be automatically translated into speech, which is extremely helpful for Bai Ruhua.
She originally wanted to see if she could make some money through games, partly to support herself and partly to pay off the huge gambling debts left by her father.
Little did she know that this game would bring her so much more than that.
After successfully becoming a Golden Jade Boy, Bai Ruhua's eyesight recovered and she was no different from a normal person.
However, due to the nature of her profession, she cannot explore the storyline like other players and can only move around in a place called the Forbidden City.
That's enough. At this stage, Bai Ruhua can't change much through the game. She keeps the secret deep in her heart, like a little hamster, continuing her previous life.
In order to survive, she started learning how to live stream, taking advantage of the special nature of the game, and doing shuttle runs in the sweltering summer while wearing a doll costume, earning money through physical labor.
Sometimes when it gets too hot, she will ride a rented electric scooter to deliver food. The moment the wind blows on her body, the heat disappears.
In addition, the Golden Jade Boy has two other professional characteristics.
First, it can upgrade other players' skills. Second, it can slightly influence other players' judgment.
Bai Ruhua hadn't tried the first one before; she didn't usually spend much time playing games. Today, she had no choice but to use the second one, and then she saw Chen Fu swaying like he was drunk.
"It's already good enough that you can survive on your own; that way, your mother can rest assured."
Chen Fu waved his hand, interrupting the girl's apology.
"But netizens might not let you off the hook."
Bai Ruhua said softly, shrinking her neck, looking even more like a little hamster.
"It would be good if you could come forward and clarify things when you have time."
Chen Fu didn't care at all.
It's not a big deal. At worst, you'll be attacked by netizens. Who hasn't argued with someone online these days?
He used to be known as the "keyboard warrior of the Rift" and the "painter of Zaun." He had an extremely strong mentality; being scolded was nothing to him.
"Okay, I'll record a video about this right now."
Bai Ruhua responded seriously and immediately took out her phone to start operating it.
"The matter is over. You can go back now. Be careful and keep your personal safety in mind. Contact us immediately if anything happens."
Du Fanyu, who was standing to the side, immediately stopped him.
This is the Department of Spirits Investigation, which has never made a public appearance before. If a girl takes a video of this, it could cause a bad impact.
Even if only some decorative elements are revealed, it may still arouse speculation and suspicion.
These days, the power of netizens is truly immense; being careful is always better than anything else.
Bai Ruhua didn't realize this, so she nodded honestly, got up, and slipped on her frog costume to leave.
"Remember to change your clothes when you get back. Aren't you afraid of getting heatstroke in this hot weather?"
Chen Fu called out from behind, and Bai Ruhua paused, turned around, nodded to indicate that she understood, and then continued walking forward.
"She won't do what you say. This girl is so strong it's heartbreaking."
After Bai Ruhua left the first-floor service hall, Du Fanyu said something with a sigh.
"I know, if you had any money, who would want to run back and forth in the middle of summer wearing such thick clothes?"
Chen Fu shook his head and glanced at Du Fanyu's side.
The ghost groom was floating there, his eyes filled with admiration for Bai Ruhua.
"I just looked up this girl's information; her family background isn't good."
My father was a gambling addict and owed millions in debt; he had long since disappeared.
Her mother raised her alone, but drowned three months ago.
Now the entire burden of the family rests on her shoulders alone.
Du Fanyu then revealed Bai Ruhua's situation.
"Doesn't the police station handle cases like this?"
Chen Fu frowned and asked.
"Of course we manage it. We visit every two weeks, and if debt collectors come, we even lecture them."
Du Fanyu explained, then changed the subject and continued, "But now those debt collectors have become smarter. They just sit at the door and won't leave. If you scold them, they'll greet you with a smile."
"They're not breaking the law, nor are they trespassing. Even if we know what they're there for, what can we do?"
Chen Fu sighed; this situation was indeed difficult to handle.
He then thought of something else: if he already owed money, how did he manage to get a corneal transplant?
"You should ask Captain Zhou about this. He just said that you should go upstairs and talk to him when you're done with your work."
Du Fanyu deliberately didn't answer and turned to prepare for the evening's events.
The ghost groom floated beside him, always protecting his younger brother.
Of course, if Chen Fu gives any instructions, he will appear immediately.
"Such a secret, I'll find a chance to get your brother out here, and see if he scares you to tears..." Chen Fu muttered to himself as he went upstairs to the second floor.
Inside the person in charge's office.
Zhou Jianbang is giving the game guide on the memory card a final check.
Afterwards, the guide will be gradually uploaded to the Paranormal Investigation Bureau forum for all players in Jiangcheng who are connected with the Paranormal Investigation Bureau to view.
Chen Fu knocked politely on the door and went in only after receiving permission.
"Want to know about Bai Ruhua?"
Zhou Jianbang's expression remained serious, but when he looked at Chen Fu, a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.
This is an affirmation of Chen Fu's achievements.
No player could achieve what Chen Fu did in such a short time.
She helps retrieve strategy guides, resolves internal problems, and even proactively handles paranormal events. She's also ahead of everyone else in the game. She's a real gem!
"Yes, I feel something's not right." Chen Fu sat opposite Zhou Jianbang, the two separated by a table.
Zhou Jianbang did not hide anything and revealed Bai Ruhua's identity: "She is a player, which is why she was able to cure the eye disease."
"Just as I thought." Chen Fu nodded, his doubts vanishing. "Captain Zhou, you didn't call me here just because of this, did you?"
Du Fanyu could easily explain Bai Ruhua's identity; he was also an employee of the Spirit Investigation Bureau, so there was no need for him to go to such lengths.
Chen Fu believed that there must be something else he wanted to discuss with Zhou Jianbang.
"There is indeed something I'd like to ask for your help with." Zhou Jianbang smiled, finding it easy to talk to smart people.
He organized his thoughts and continued, "We want to recruit Bai Ruhua into the Spirit Investigation Bureau. You've had contact with her before, so you might want to learn more about her."
Currently, although the Wujiang District Headquarters of the Bureau of Spirits Investigation has good relations with many players, it still lacks its own team internally.
Or rather, all districts in Jiangcheng are like this, still in the initial stage, not as large as Yanjing.
Players, especially those with rare professions, are talents that the Spirit Investigation Bureau must recruit.
Chen Fu did not object. He was going to Sidu Lake that night to resolve the woman's obsession, and he would continue to follow up afterward.
Besides, he didn't want to see Bai Ruhua working so hard to survive.
Aside from her slightly dark skin, this girl is indeed quite pretty. She could easily attract a large number of fans with just a simple video on Douyin, yet she chose the most difficult path.
I guess everyone has different ideas.
"The guides on the memory card have been almost reviewed and will be posted on the Internal Forum of the Spirit Investigation Bureau shortly."
You don't have an account yet, right? I'll register one later and check it out when you have time.
Zhou Jianbang said, watching Chen Fu complete the account registration and then grant him the highest level of privileges.
This is fulfilling a previous promise.
Chen Fu had nothing to do in the afternoon, so he stayed at the Spirit Investigation Bureau, enjoying the free air conditioning and cold drinks, and opened the game again.
The four-hour physical penalty was much less than before, giving him plenty of time to progress in the game.
Since the silver needles were still being forged, Chen Fu planned to find Chen Zhuyou to make the frying pan as soon as possible.
"As you stroll through Bloodblade Town, the townspeople look at you with fear and apprehension, some even hiding in the shadows, unwilling to have much contact with you."
Huh? The game text has changed? Didn't they chop off my head before? Why are they suddenly afraid of me?
Chen Fu was a little confused, so he continued reading.
"Earlier today, a female Chosen One entered Bloodblade Town. The townspeople thought they could enjoy the brain soup again, but they were instead routed and fled in disarray."
"Finally, Blood Blade Wu Kun was alerted and beheaded the female chosen one with a single stroke, which restored peace to the town."
"Now, the townspeople naturally feel fear when they face you, who also has the aura of a chosen one, and are unwilling to have too much contact with you."
It turns out that other players had entered Bloodblade Town.
Chen Fu had heard from the successor of the Master of Skillful Arts that a female player wanted him to make stamina bottles, but he had to give up for the time being because he didn't have the basic materials.
Could it be that this person is trying to find something on the townspeople?
With too little information, Chen Fu was unable to make an accurate judgment for the time being, but he realized something else.
He learns about the mortal world entirely through the game's text. He can only judge his current environment based on the information mentioned in the game's text.
If the text doesn't mention it, he wouldn't know if anyone was around.
Don't be fooled by his recent wanderings around Bloodblade Town; these are actually just choices made based on the game text.
If it wasn't mentioned, he was completely clueless and had no idea whether someone had brushed past him.
So, did we not encounter it, or did we encounter it but it wasn't mentioned in the game text?
Previously, he could be considered the first to arrive at Bloodblade Town, with no other players on the same level as him.
But now, whether it's the successor of the Master of Skillful Arts or something mentioned in the game text, it shows that players have also arrived here.
Could it be that someone was present next to him in the game, but due to the first-person perspective, they were unable to interact or communicate with him?
Thinking about this, Chen Fu felt a chill run down his spine, as if he had encountered a supernatural event. One second there was nothing there, but the next he looked up and found himself surrounded by ghosts.
This must be a loophole, right? If players can't communicate, how can they sell the Blood Gluttonous Inner Realm Fragments they obtained before? Chen Fu thought further, even if they knew players in real life, it wouldn't work; there was simply no trading channel.
If it's not a bug, then there must be other related storylines that haven't been triggered.
Chen Fu shook his head, not wanting to think about these scary things, and focused on the game.
"You saw some townspeople running to the house in the town center, which is the residence of Blood Blade Wu Kun. If they stay there any longer, they may very well invite a deadly disaster."
"Are you planning to continue strolling around, making a scene, or wander into the alleys, or perhaps head to the white pig farm next to Bloodblade Town?"
Chen Fu wasn't stupid, so of course he chose the third option; he still had his eye on Chen Zhuyou.
"You have arrived at the white pig farm. It is deserted, with only a few fat white pigs gnawing on your fingers. They are looking at you with eyes full of desire for human flesh."
Whose pig doesn't eat feed but eats its own fingers? Your pig definitely has swine fever!
Chen Fu felt that it was highly likely that the bandits had robbed the Chosen One and then dragged the corpse over to use as food for the White Pig, otherwise why would they be interested in him from the start?
"Do you want to step forward and prove that the future ruler of the mortal world cannot be looked down upon by a few white pigs? Or would you like to take a detour and go check out the warehouse next door?"
Following his heart's desire, Chen Fu clicked on the second option.
It's definitely not that he can't win, nor is it that he's afraid of death; it's just that he's always thinking about the mission.
"Tsk, you're a chosen one. Your choice surprised me. So, even you have moments of hesitation."
"You've entered the warehouse, filled with dust and old, worn-out cabinets. The air is thick with the stench of rotting flesh. Do you wish to explore the warehouse?"
"You conducted a thorough search of the warehouse."
"You found a piece of old lard, two bristle scrapers, a tetanus-infected slaughtering knife, five diseased pig teeth, and three forearm bones."
"Coroner's Walker Ability, triggered."
"You found a strange hook in a corner piled with clutter."
"Since you don't have a backpack big enough to hold everything, you can only choose two items."
Please choose carefully.