Chapter 6: Ghoul Weapon—Scorpion’s Sting!
????“Damn it, the video’s been deleted again! Why is it that every single video about Anomalies always gets taken down? Bai Xuan, don’t you think there’s so kind of conspiracy behind this?” Zhao Fan grumbled, frustration etched across his face.
??“The Investigation Bureau already issued a statent, didn’t they?” Bai Xuan replied, unruffled. “To protect their agents, ordinary citizens are forbidden from posting any footage of Anomalous Disasters. Only official releases are allowed.”
??“Seriously?”
??“Yeah. What else could it be?”
??“Whatever, I guess.”
??...
??Noon crept up before Bai Xuan realized it.
??After lunch, he slipped away to the rooftop of the academic building, eager to experint with his Book of Worlds.
??“This character setting... might as well equip it now.”
??After a brief consideration, Bai Xuan decided to install 【White Dove】 for himself. Compared to the legendary settings, this one was much more practical for the mont.
??【Would you like to add the character setting ‘White Dove’ to yourself?】
??Yes.
??【Character Setting ‘White Dove’ has been added!】
??As soon as the prompt appeared, a flash of pure white light flickered across Bai Xuan’s vision.
??In the next instant, his senses sharpened dramatically—especially his sense of sll, which now felt almost preternaturally acute.
??His thoughts turned to the Ghoul Weapon he’d been forging.
??Twelve hours had passed since he began crafting it, and at last, it was finished.
??The Book of Worlds projected an image: a whip-shaped weapon, its tip adorned with a dark violet stinger that glinted with a cold, lethal sheen.
??【Scorpion’s Sting (Green): A weapon crafted from a ghoul’s Kagune. Can be affixed to the user’s body, responding to their will for both attack and defense. The stinger at the end carries a unique toxin capable of temporarily paralyzing the undead.】
??“...?”
??“Paralyzes the undead?”
??Bai Xuan frowned, reading the description as thoughts churned in his mind.
??So, the Scorpion’s Sting’s poison was useless against the living, but worked on undead entities?
??Still, what truly intrigued him wasn’t the poison—it was the weapon’s thod of control.
??Could he manipulate it as freely as Xu Yan did, attaching it to his body and wielding it at will?
??...Ahem.
??No, mounting it on his backside like Xu Yan was a bit too grotesque—even he wasn’t that far gone.
??Still... he had to try it for himself.
??After confirming he was alone, Bai Xuan summoned Scorpion’s Sting from the Book of Worlds.
??It adhered to his back, just above his shoulder, and at his command, the weapon moved with fluid precision—almost as if he’d grown a third arm.
??Of course, this was his first attempt at wielding such a weapon, so his control was clumsy at best. In a mont of carelessness—
??Tssst!
??Bai Xuan winced, glancing down at his hand—already, the stinger had left a thin, bloody scratch across the back.
??He shook his head and smiled wryly. “Figures. Gotta be careful with new toys.”
??He made his way to the school infirmary to get the wound treated.
??After bandaging himself up, Bai Xuan returned to class. He’d barely sat down before Zhao Fan darted over, eyes shining with anticipation. “Bai Xuan, it’s Friday—want to hit KTV after school? I already called Old Third and A-ng.”
??“I’ll pass. You know I never sing anyway.” Bai Xuan shook his head, declining without hesitation.
??“Seriously? You’re not coming?” Zhao Fan pressed, lowering his voice conspiratorially. “Old Third even invited two girls—everything’s set!”
??“Maybe next ti.”
??“Man, you’re hopeless! How are you ever going to get a girlfriend if you never go out?”
??“I’ll let fate decide.”
??...
??anwhile, at the Security Bureau in Ninghang City—
??Bai Yu was buried in paperwork at her desk when Liu Qian rushed over, breathless and anxious. “Bad news, Bai Yu! Sothing big’s happened!”
??“What is it?” Bai Yu looked up, pausing mid-sentence.
??“You rember those recent disappearances in Ninghang City?” Liu Qian asked, still catching her breath.
??“I do.” Bai Yu nodded. “Didn’t we suspect that woman from last night?”
??“Old Zhao and the others checked up on Xu Yan, but it turns out she only arrived in Ninghang City a few days ago!” Liu Qian explained quickly.
??“So it’s not her?” Bai Yu’s brows knit in thought.
??“It might still be related to her, but the real culprit behind the disappearances is soone else. And there’s sothing else—Xu Yan only targets young won, and she just dumps the remains after she’s done. No attempt to conceal them at all. But in the earlier cases? Not a trace left behind!”
??“...” Bai Yu fell silent.
??In a world plagued by Anomalies, it wasn’t unheard of for dozens—or even hundreds—of people to vanish without a trace.
??Just then, a shout rang out from across the office: “We found them! Old Zhao’s team tracked Xu Yan’s recent movents and discovered the missing persons’ bodies! They were hidden in a private hospital in Gongshu District!”
??“Squad Two, Squad Three, Squad Four!”
??“Get to the scene, now!”
??“Yes, ma’am!”
??...
??After school, Bai Xuan hurried ho without delay.
??He was about to look for Serene when he heard the unmistakable sound of retching coming from Bai Yu’s room.
??“...?”
??Bai Xuan frowned, a thread of concern tugging at him. He walked over and opened the door, finding Bai Yu hunched over the bathroom sink, dry heaving, her face deathly pale.
??He quickly handed her a tissue, worry in his voice. “Yu-jie, what happened?”
??“Ran into so disgusting shit at work today.” Bai Yu took the tissue, wiping her mouth.
??“How bad was it?” Bai Xuan asked instinctively.
??“It was... a pile of corpses—okay, enough! Are you trying to ruin my appetite for the rest of the week?” Bai Yu shot him a withering glare. “Out, out, out!”
??“Alright, alright.” Bai Xuan zipped his lips, about to close the door before pausing. “By the way, what do you want for dinner? I’ll cook.”
??“Just plain noodles in broth. I can’t stomach anything else.”
??“You got it.”
??With that, Bai Xuan retreated to his own room.
??As soon as he opened the door, he spotted Serene sitting cross-legged on the floor, quietly reading manga—To LOVE-Ru.
??“...?”
??Bai Xuan raised an eyebrow, a little surprised to see Serene interested in that sort of thing.
??...
??By dinnerti, Bai Yu still looked shaken. She barely touched her noodles, pausing every few bites to gag, her brows drawn tight with distress.
??Eventually, she shoved the half-full bowl toward Bai Xuan. “Forget it. I really can’t eat. Don’t let it go to waste, though.”
??“...”
??Bai Xuan narrowed his eyes, then asked, “What’s really going on? When you first joined the Security Bureau, you never reacted like this.”
??“This ti is different,” Bai Yu said flatly. “I just can’t accept it, not in my head.”
??“So?” Bai Xuan pressed.
??“Illegal experints.” Bai Yu’s voice was barely above a whisper. “We found parts of the missing people in a private hospital in Gongshu District. Soone’s been using the bodies for illegal experints.”
??“Illegal experints?”
??“Enough. You’re just a student—you don’t need to know any more.” She rapped her knuckles against Bai Xuan’s forehead, then added, “I’m turning in early. I’ve got a mission before dawn.”
??“Alright.”
??After dinner, Bai Xuan returned to his room.
??He handed Serene two bottles of milk, then pulled up the World Quest interface in the Book of Worlds.
??The map had shifted slightly since yesterday.
??One mission in particular caught his eye:
??【World Quest: Plague of the Undead】
??【Difficulty: F】
??【Location: Gongshu District, Ninghang City, Huaguo—near Lanshan Hospital】
??【Description: Dozens of zombies are about to awaken. Eliminate them. (0/20)】
??【Note: Beware the zombie virus!】
??【Reward: ?】
??“Zombies? Is this connected to the case Yu-jie ntioned?”
??Bai Xuan’s gaze darkened. He pondered for a mont, then made up his mind.
??Ti to avenge Bai Yu!
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