Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Unveiling the Truth
Within a few hours, Yan Qing had sorted out the materials from Mist Town and reported upward through the channels of the Seventh Bureau.
The appearance of a Brain Worm is a major event.
The Seventh Bureau in the Azure Wood Star Realm, upon receiving Yan Qing’s report, immediately realized the seriousness of the issue and reported the intelligence to the higher-ups in the Imperial Capital at the fastest speed.
Once the intelligence reached the Imperial Capital, it soon appeared on Marshal Lin’s desk.
Lin Xuanqing had typical Eastern features, with distinct contours. The shallow lines left by time on his face not only did not mar his poise but instead gave him a profound and steady aura, tempered by years of experience.
His jet-black hair was neatly tied behind his head, with strands of silver mingling quietly among them, like special stars shining in the night sky, silently telling the stories of his past vicissitudes and glory.
His eyes were like deep, tranquil pools, calm and unruffled; once they moved, however, his gaze was as sharp as a hawk, seemingly able to see through all hidden plots and schemes in the cosmos.
"Brain Worm~"
Marshal Lin set the document down, speaking in an even tone:
"Inform the Judgement Court of the Azure Wood Star Realm to send personnel to Silver Gray Star to investigate and sternly deal with the responsible parties, with the military aspect led by the Seventh Bureau of the Azure Wood Star Realm, investigating the implicated officers and punishing them severely."
"Yes."
A cold voice echoed in the empty room.
...
Three days later, a large spaceship descended upon Mist Town.
The residents of the small town, having never seen such a large spaceship, all came out to watch intently. Meanwhile, Battalion 137 had already received the news in advance, and all personnel were waiting there.
Whoosh
The hatch opened, and a ten thousand-strong troop disembarked from the spaceship.
Upon reaching the ground, this troop immediately formed a battle formation. Strangely, from their positioning, they seemed to subtly encircle Battalion 137.
"I am Mo Qingshan from the Military Department Patrol Group."
At the front of the troop, a stern man said firmly: "Everyone lay down your weapons and accept the examination."
What, examination?
The soldiers of Battalion 137 looked at each other in confusion.
Clatter
One by one, they placed their weapons on the ground, submitting to the inspection of others.
Soon, a squad of a hundred spiritualists dispersed into various formations, probing their spiritual power into the soldiers’ minds.
Soul Devouring Worm
Soul Devouring Worm
Soul Devouring Worm
...
The examination team recorded detailed notes, documenting everyone’s condition.
Mo Qingshan looked at the final conclusion; all the soldiers of Battalion 137 had either Soul Devouring Worms or Soul Devouring Worms in their minds. The troop then conducted random checks on numerous town residents.
The results were unchanged.
Everyone had Soul Devouring Worms in their minds.
"Soul Devouring Worms, it’s been years since they’ve appeared."
Mo Qingshan’s eyes flickered, perhaps reminded of something, but he promptly reported the findings to the higher-ups.
Soon, the troops sealed off Mist Town.
All residents and soldiers lined up in groups to have the Soul Devouring Worms in their bodies removed by professionals.
At first, the residents and soldiers were terrified, thinking that this suddenly arrived troop intended to harm them.
However, when the first to be treated, Tu Changsong, vomited a green worm from his mouth, everyone was stunned and speechless.
What is happening?
Tu Changsong stared blankly at the soul-devouring worm at his feet, portions of memory flooding back to him.
Concealing the details of Camp Commander Liu’s disappearance
Openly questioning the acting commander
Inciting soldiers to attack the officers
Breaking into the morgue and smashing Zhao Nuo’s head
Did I do all these things?
How could I have done such things?
Subsequently, the mayor, deputy mayor, the head of the security office, and other leaders also expelled Soul Devouring Worms, their eyes vacant as they looked at the ground, nearly on the verge of collapse.
What have I done?
"Daddy, please save my daddy!"
"My child is missing, please help us find him!"
"Ghost City, this is a Ghost City, let me out, I want to leave!"
As the residents regained their senses, those memories they had ignored surged back, and everyone manifested layers of panic, fear, anxiety, and other overwhelming emotions.
Watching this unfolding scene, Mo Qingshan and many soldiers felt a chill rise from the bottoms of their feet.
Among these people were ordinary civilians, steadfast military personnel, and even Tier Three Spiritualists.
Yet without exception, none were aware of the Soul Devouring Worms in their bodies, and their thoughts and memories had been influenced by the Soul Devouring Worms, making them uncontrollable.
"Terrifying Insect Race."
Mo Qingshan mumbled internally, a small Soul Devouring Worm was already this terrifying, then the superior species to the Soul Devouring Worm, the commander of the Insect Race—the Brain Worm—must be unimaginably horrifying.
At this moment, he suddenly had a strong desire to meet the soldier who turned the tide during this incident.
Qin Tian
...
Silver Gray Star, Military Office Building
"Boss, why did you bring us here!"
Lin Xiaoyue whispered to Chen Guofeng beside him:
"The atmosphere feels off, have you made any mistakes recently?"
Chen Guofeng glanced at her and said:
"Don’t jump to conclusions."
"Oh."
Soon, Chen Guofeng, Shi Lei, and Lin Xiaoyue were brought into a room where three people were already waiting.
"Sir!"
Upon seeing the middle-aged general with a half-white head of hair, the three immediately straightened up and saluted respectfully.
"Xiao Chen, the three of you please sit down first."
The general raised his hand, signaling them to sit, then got straight to the point.
"Today’s purpose for bringing you here is to inspect your bodies."
Inspect our bodies?
The three were stunned for a moment, they hadn’t been on any other missions recently, hadn’t been injured, and were in good health, so why the need for an inspection?
The general did not explain, stood up, placed his hand on Chen Guofeng’s forehead, and said solemnly:
"Hold your breath and focus."
Chen Guofeng instinctively followed, concentrating his mind.
The next moment, a sharp pain suddenly erupted in his head, as if a small knife had been thrust into it.
"It’s indeed a Soul Devouring Worm."
The general let out a cold snort, his massive spiritual power sweeping out like a net, firmly capturing the Soul Devouring Worm and pulling it from Chen Guofeng’s body.
Ugh~
Chen Guofeng dry heaved and spat out a slimy worm from his mouth.
What is this?
A worm?
Why is there a worm in the boss’s body?
Shi Lei and Lin Xiaoyue were stunned, unable to believe what they were seeing. After all, Chen Guofeng was a Tier Six Spiritualist; how could a worm reside inside him without him ever noticing?
Chen Guofeng stared at the worm at his feet, momentarily stupefied.
"This is a Soul Devouring Worm, a type of insect capable of affecting human mind and intellect. Once inside a human body, it secretes a special hormone causing people to overlook their presence."
The general slowly explained: "During your time in Mist Town, you drank water containing Soul Devouring Worm eggs. After several days of fermentation, the Soul Devouring Worms matured. Fortunately, they were still weak and didn’t affect your minds."
Soul Devouring Worm?
Looking at the white, plump little larvae and reflecting on the numerous happenings in Mist Town, a chill surged in the hearts of the three.