At this moment, Xia Bing spoke up.

"No need. Since you're all in uniform, you can just show your IDs and temporarily seal off the area. If that doesn't work, call in a few nearby officers for backup."

Yang Yan nodded with a smile:

"That'll work. Just make sure no outsiders come in when the time comes. Otherwise, if something happens, I won't have any trouble, but your reports might be tricky to write."

As he spoke, he took out his phone to check the time.

"Alright, it's about time. Go wake the others up! Tonight's event is bound to be thrilling."

After Liu Jun left, it wasn't long before the others gathered in Xia Bing's room.

Yang Yan glanced at them, nodding in satisfaction.

After this nap, everyone's spirits were indeed much better than during the day.

However, judging by the expressions on their faces, they were probably still a bit scared internally.

"Don't look like that. Go wash your hair, tidy up, and make yourselves look more spirited. As people's police, maintaining appearance should be a concern."

Yang Yan said with a smile while looking at the officers.

"Does this have anything to do with tonight's event?"

One of the officers asked cautiously.

"Indeed, it does. If you look more spirited, it will be hard for anything to harm you, regardless of what it might be."

"Whether a person's Yang Qi is strong or not depends on their spirit. People who feel downcast every day might even attract ghosts more often."

Yang Yan explained earnestly.

He wasn't trying to fool the officer; everything he said was true.

If a person's Essence, Qi, and Spirit are robust, those dirty things will instinctively stay away, and vice versa.

The officers exchanged glances upon hearing Yang Yan's words and hurried back to their rooms to wash up.

Judging by their determination, they probably weren't this serious even on their wedding day.

Especially Liu Jun, who swallowed nervously before rushing to wash his hair first.

In no time, only Xia Bing and Yang Yan were left in the room again.

"Wait here a moment, I'll freshen up too."

Xia Bing stood up and said.

Yang Yan: ...

As the sound of water came from the bathroom, Yang Yan suddenly felt a bit restless alone.

Xia Bing was being quite bold.

While the frosted glass in the bathroom made it impossible to see inside from outside, couldn't she have asked him to step out first?

Didn't she realize that the mystery actually made it more tempting?

Especially for a normal man like him.

Leave?

Ha!

What a joke!

Which man would be willing to leave right now?

Anyway, Yang Yan wasn't going anywhere.

About ten minutes later, the water stopped, and Xia Bing emerged fully dressed.

Watching Xia Bing walk out while drying her damp hair with a towel, Yang Yan suddenly thought of an idiom:

"A lotus in full bloom rising from the water!"

"Alright, call them over, and I'll set up the next steps!"

Yang Yan reluctantly tore his gaze from Xia Bing, blinked, and said.

Not long after, everyone gathered in the room again, awaiting Yang Yan's instructions.

Seeing the refreshed officers before him, Yang Yan nodded in satisfaction and began to speak:

"You won't need to act later, not even enter. You just need to help me secure the scene."

Yang Yan spoke with unusual seriousness, even using a method to engrain his words into their souls.

This concerned their safety and admitted no mistakes.

"As long as we secure the scene and let you in?"

Liu Jun asked.

Though frightened, as honorable officers, they were used to being on the front lines.

Now being asked to stay back was somewhat unsettling.

"Yes! You don't need to enter; remember, no matter what noises come from inside, don't go in. I don't know the situation inside, nor what the opponent is, entering might lead to accidents."

Yang Yan was somewhat surprised by their reaction.

Thought a slight method would ensure compliance.

Yet it seemed their sense of duty kept them from merely staying back.

Sighing, Yang Yan applied more effort.

He didn't want any oversight leading to unnecessary sacrifices.

Hearing Yang Yan, the officers gently nodded, promising to comply.

Xia Bing hesitated but couldn't help but suggest:

"Mr. Yang, going alone, will there be any trouble? Perhaps I should go with you?"

Yang Yan glanced at Xia Bing, smiling slightly:

"Thank you for the offer, but it would be easier for me to handle this alone. With just myself, if anything happens, I can handle it better."

"Adding you would divide my attention and be more troublesome. Moreover, if even I can't handle that thing, your presence would be redundant. Alright, let's get moving!"

Saying that, Yang Yan didn't wait to see if Xia Bing, whose face slightly reddened, could accept his words and stepped out the door.

The others glanced at Xia Bing with some sympathy before silently following Yang Yan out.

Liu Jun left last.

He deliberately lingered, looking at Xia Bing biting her lip, offering comfort:

"Captain, I think Mr. Yang is right. If even he can't handle it, going in would be pointless."

"Let's just stick to Mr. Yang's plan! After all, this enemy is different from the usual criminals, beyond our capabilities."

Having said that, Liu Jun turned and left without checking if Xia Bing understood.

Xia Bing couldn't help but smile bitterly.

She knew Yang Yan and Liu Jun were right, but waiting outside wasn't her style.

Due to winter, few people were on the streets at this point.

Yang Yan looked up at the sky, mumbling to himself:

"It's going to snow!"

"Mr. Yang, are we searching as we did during the day?"

Liu Jun asked.

"No need!" Yang Yan waved his hand, "Yesterday, there were uncertainties. Today, no need to walk around; give me the paper slips you're holding."

Upon hearing Yang Yan, everyone quickly took out the paper slips from their pockets and handed them to him.

These slips were torn from a Mourning Stick, stained with a dead person's blood. No one wanted to carry them unless necessary for the case.

Yang Yan gathered all their slips, folding them into strips.

However, he glanced around, remarking with a wry smile:

"Let's find a less crowded place; these are too conspicuous. Too many people here, inconvenient."

Without knowing Yang Yan's intentions, they obediently followed him to a secluded alley.

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