Chapter 446: After modification: Chapter 446 1 Investigate the Truth
After calming Zhou Yong down, Zhang Dadan explained his purpose of coming and told Zhou Yong that he would go to the incident site to investigate that night.
As soon as Zhou Yong heard that he was going to the haunted place, he instantly exploded and stood up angrily, saying, “Do you have a death wish?”
“I heard that even the people from the slaughterhouse all collectively skipped work today. Why do you want to stick your neck out in this mess?”
Zhang Dadan did not want to tell others about his father’s matters, so he put on an air of a protector of the world and sighed:
“Haven’t you heard? The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. How can I stand by and do nothing?”
Zhou Yong knew he had some knowledge about ghosts and spirits and saw him speak so confidently, and couldn’t help but believe his self-praising words.
“Dadan, I know you cured Ma Wenwen, but the haunting in the town is much more serious than that. Don’t get yourself into any more trouble!” Zhou Yong said with concern.
Seeing that Zhou Yong was so concerned about his safety, Zhang Dadan was very touched, but this time he was determined to venture into the tiger’s den knowingly.
“Zhou Yong, don’t try to talk me out of it! You know me, once I’ve decided, there’s no changing my mind!” Zhang Dadan said seriously.
In addition to putting on a show of exorcising evil spirits, he also wanted to use this as a pretext to investigate the events of that year.
Although his father admitted that his injuries were caused by those dead children, there must have been some other hidden truth. Otherwise, his father wouldn’t have been so hesitant in his words!
Besides, those dead children wouldn’t appear in Stone Town for no reason, would they? Since they had been sealed back then, why were they causing trouble again now?
All these bits and pieces conveyed a message to Zhang Dadan—this matter was not simple and might be manipulated by someone behind the scenes.
Seeing that Zhang Dadan wouldn’t listen to persuasion, Zhou Yong hesitated for a long time before finally making up his mind and said, “If you have to go, then you have to take me with you!”
Take you with me? Zhang Dadan was taken aback upon hearing this and re-evaluated Zhou Yong, teasingly saying, “Zhou Yong, are you joking? Do you know anything about this?”
“Stop joking around! Although I don’t understand exorcism, at least with you, I’ll have some support!” Zhou Yong said.
Zhang Dadan knew that Zhou Yong was worried about him and didn’t want him to take risks alone, but since he hadn’t trained and didn’t have the bloodline of a fierce butcher like him, it would only be a burden.
“Zhou Yong, don’t worry! I’ll be fine. If you insist on coming, I’ll have to take care of you, which would be a distraction!” Zhang Dadan said bluntly.
Zhou Yong lowered his head upon hearing this. What Zhang Dadan said was true—he was just an ordinary person; how could he help him?
But now that he knew Zhang Dadan was risking himself, he couldn’t just sit back and watch. That would be too ungrateful!
“I don’t care, you have to take me with you! Let your buddy broaden his horizons and see those legendary ghosts. Maybe I’ll even meet a female ghost!” Zhou Yong joked lightly.
Knowing that arguing back and forth would lead to nothing, Zhang Dadan smiled and said, “Alright! I’ll reluctantly take you. But I haven’t eaten yet; let’s eat first, then go!”
Seeing that he agreed to take him, Zhou Yong was both nervous and excited. He quickly ordered the waiter to serve the dishes.
Seeing that he ordered a pile of food, Zhang Dadan nonchalantly ordered a few bottles of liquor. Since his alcohol tolerance was far better than Zhou Yong’s, getting him drunk wouldn’t be a problem.
The restaurant had almost no customers today; the chef was quite idle and quickly prepared the dishes they ordered.
When the waiter served the dishes, Zhang Dadan began talking about old school stories to relax Zhou Yong and successfully got him to drink quite a bit.
After eating for more than an hour and drinking nearly two bottles of liquor, Zhou Yong was finally a bit dazed and sleepy.
Seeing Zhou Yong’s eyelids drooping, Zhang Dadan pretended to be drunk and persuaded, “Rest a bit! It’s still early; there’s no use going now.”
“You… you don’t try… don’t try to leave me behind…” Zhou Yong mumbled as he sleepily ate.
Hearing these nauseating words, Zhang Dadan got goosebumps. “We’re brothers, don’t get any odd ideas!” he thought.
Seeing that Zhou Yong was still somewhat conscious, Zhang Dadan continued to get him drunk and finally managed to knock him out.
Zhang Dadan helped Zhou Yong onto the couch and then activated the Spiritual Energy within him to force the alcohol out of his system.
It was still early. Zhang Dadan rested in the room for a while, and at eleven o’clock, he quietly slipped out of Jiji.
However, he hadn’t gotten far when he heard familiar footsteps behind him. Zhang Dadan turned back to see Zhou Yong following him with two kitchen knives.
Seeing that Zhou Yong had followed him, Zhang Dadan smiled bitterly, “Buddy, what are you trying to do?”
“What do you think? I’m coming with you, of course!” Zhou Yong said with a wily smile.
Curious, Zhang Dadan said, “Weren’t you drunk? How did you sober up so fast?”
Zhou Yong walked over, smiling triumphantly, “I’ve been drinking for years. My tolerance was bound to increase. I was pretending to be drunk!”
Nima! Alright! You went through all this trouble to follow me, huh?
Seeing that he couldn’t possibly persuade him to go back without hurting his pride, Zhang Dadan sighed and said, “Are you gay? Have you fallen for me?”
“You’re overthinking! I’m just worried that a virgin like you would get laughed at if you went alone!” Zhou Yong retorted.
Virgin! Hearing this term, Zhang Dadan’s heart skipped a beat. “You’ve got it all wrong; I’m not a virgin!”
“So what about being a virgin? Virgins repel evil!” Zhang Dadan, not willing to tell him about Jiajia, teased.
But Zhou Yong believed him and, beaming as if he’d found a treasure, patted Zhang Dadan’s shoulder, “Why didn’t you say so! With you around, why would I need these knives?”
Although they joked around, both felt a bit anxious and apprehensive, a fear facing the unknown.
Even though Zhang Dadan had encountered ghosts and spirits several times and had driven them away, going to investigate near the slaughterhouse still made him nervous.
After all, the ghosts he had dealt with before, though fierce, hadn’t killed anyone. Their grievances weren’t too deep, unlike those dead children who had harmed people and lingered for almost twenty years as evil spirits.
When Zhang Dadan and Zhou Yong arrived at the incident site, it was almost midnight. The deserted road was nothing but desolate—there wasn’t even a stray dog.
The cold autumn wind blew, rustling the leaves on the trees, making a rustling sound that sent shivers down one’s spine.
“Dadan, there’s nothing here. Let’s head back!” Zhou Yong tugged on Zhang Dadan’s sleeve, timidly suggesting.
Having just arrived a few minutes, he regretted it—regretted showing off and acting brave. If something really appeared, could he handle it?
What if Zhang Dadan got preoccupied with the evil spirits and neglected him? Wouldn’t that be a dead end for him?