The room number is opposite Zhou Xue's.

After Chen Shouyi completed the procedures, he opened the room.

Seeing the familiar light inside, he couldn't help but feel a sense of returning to civilization.

He sighed for a while in his heart and placed his luggage properly.

Though the room is small, it has all the necessary facilities, including a desktop computer besides a TV.

He immediately didn't feel like rushing out for lunch, instantly finding the remote and turning on the TV.

As a result, there wasn't any signal at all.

He was slightly disappointed, but not too surprised.

Whether satellite broadcast TV or cable TV, both require satellite signals, the former using a satellite dish, while the latter relies on ground stations to modulate the satellite signal into channels and send it out through cables.

Both require satellites.

And now that all satellites have lost connection, naturally, the TV can't be watched.

Next, he turned on the computer.

After waiting tens of seconds, the startup screen appeared. Seeing the internet connection icon, Chen Shouyi finally breathed a sigh of relief, at least the computer here could access the internet.

The desktop computer is connected using fiber optics, and the fiber transmission is of light signals.

Though both are electromagnetic waves, compared to radio waves or radar waves which are long waves, the wavelength of light is much shorter, carrying energy levels far higher than the former.

He quickly opened a news webpage:

"The country's president made an important speech during a visit to the Science Academy: Science is a practical method of understanding the world, no matter how the future situation changes, science will never be outdated. Scientists everywhere are expected to be prepared to face new situations and challenges…"

"The strategic missile force successfully detonated a 3 million-ton hydrogen bomb within a giant spatial passage. It's reported that the bomb was aerially deployed by a newly developed nuclear-powered gigantic steam airship, triggered by mechanical potential energy at a timed interval. This successful detonation signifies our country's strategic deterrence against the otherworld."

"The Middle East has fallen into chaos, causing major shocks to global oil prices, which have started to soar.

Zhao Zhongjian, director of the National Oil Strategic Reserve Center, stated in an interview: 'Currently, oil reserves are ample, even if all oil supplies are cut off, it's enough to support Great Xia Country for a year. Moreover, our country is one of the major oil producers, and as of now, oil security is still far from the warning line; there's no need to use oil reserves.'"

"The Ministry of Public Security warns: Crack down severely on cult activities, be vigilant of any activities under the guise of curing diseases or exorcism that propagate cult activities…"

...

All the news seemed to be shrouded in a looming oppressive atmosphere.

Chen Shouyi felt heavily burdened in his heart watching them.

He stood up and walked to the window, opened the curtains, and watched the bustling streets and bustling pedestrians, feeling a sense of calm before the storm.

Unfortunately, even with the power of a Martial Artist, in this tide of the times, he was just an insignificant individual, drifting with the current.

Standing in a daze for a long time, he collected his thoughts.

Feeling the hunger in his stomach, he checked the time and realized it was already past one o'clock.

He walked out the door.

Knocked on Zhou Xue's door across and asked:

"Want to go eat together?"

"I already ate!" A while later, Zhou Xue responded.

Such an unadorable girl.

If she weren't the landlady's daughter, Chen Shouyi would have long ignored her.

Of course, this had nothing to do with whether she was pretty or not.

Chen Shouyi closed his door, grabbed his briefcase, and left.

There happened to be a buffet nearby, so he walked in.

His appetite was enormous, and his daily physical exertion was staggering, consuming food nearly five to six times that of the average person. It was fine eating at home, but eating out often drew many curious looks.

In comparison, eating at a buffet drew less attention.

...

Third Category Investigation Bureau of Ningzhou District.

"The current situation in Ningzhou area is very serious. Both Dongning City and Pu Yan District have encountered problems, especially in Dongning City, where a cult blood sacrifice event has occurred. We still haven't determined how many people are involved. The pressure on us is huge now; if this isn't resolved, headquarters might send someone, which would put us in a passive position." A middle-aged man with an imposing presence spoke quickly and gravely as he walked.

Suddenly, something crossed his mind and he turned to a youth with a lean build beside him: "That Dongning-Ping Hill national highway midnight murder case you were investigating, does it have any ties to the cult?"

"According to the information provided by the Dongning sub-bureau, we've found some leads.

One of the deceased, Qian Huajian, registered Martial Artist, member of the Dongning Martial Artists Association, local police security advisor, with a departmental level treatment.

The second deceased, Jiang Wen Yong, a registered Martial Artist Apprentice, security captain of the Dongning Glorious Club, his fingerprints were found on a gun, and he was the gun carrier in the incident.

The third deceased, Mr. Cai, a registered Martial Artist Apprentice, training class teacher.

The fourth deceased…

We've investigated their relatives and friends but found no private connections among them, and there was no record of this action."

"So, the organization is very tight-knit then, huh, could probably be the case?" The middle-aged man tilted his head and asked.

"It's only a suspicion at this point, further evidence is needed."

"We don't need evidence, that's what the police are for, immediately control their families and follow this lead. I don't believe the organization is that tight without leaving a trace."

"By the way, what about the other martial artist, any leads?" The middle-aged man seemed to recall something.

"Not for now. We have some suspects, but they have alibis."

The middle-aged man thought for a moment and said, "Forget it, don't bother investigating anymore! Anyway, the ones killed were cult followers, it's no big deal. I guess that martial artist also didn't want to stir up trouble."

...

After eating his fill, Chen Shouyi returned to his room.

After meticulously checking the room to ensure there was no surveillance, he released the sleeping Shell Lady.

"My precious gemstone!" As soon as the tape was removed from her mouth, the Shell Lady exclaimed impatiently.

"What's the rush!" Chen Shouyi said irritably.

As he spoke, he took the crystal ball from his backpack and forced it into her arms with a little effort.

She was knocked onto the bed by the crystal ball but didn't care at all.

She nuzzled her face against it and gave it a few kisses, then with a foolish smile, she carefully held the gemstone in front of her.

The crystal ball was several times bigger than her body, but luckily she was inherently strong, and under the lower gravity of Earth, it was no effort for her to lift.

After amusing herself for quite a while, she finally turned her attention to Chen Shouyi.

"Giant, what are you doing?"

Chen Shouyi, sitting at the computer reading recent news, replied, "Nothing?"

Looking at the screen, the scenes seemed familiar to the Shell Lady. She placed down the crystal ball and sprinted to the end of the bed with her small legs to watch for a while before suddenly asking suspiciously:

"Giant, is Bei Qi in there?"

Chen Shouyi was taken aback, not expecting that after all this time, the Shell Lady was still attached to the cartoon.

He instinctively said, "I'll show it to you in a while!"

The Shell Lady was immediately thrilled: "Great Giant, Bei Qi has returned? Is Bei Qi truly back?"

"Quiet, wait a moment…"

"No, I won't wait, Bei Qi, Bei Qi, I want Bei Qi, I want Bei Qi now."

Damn, she's really impatient!

Chen Shouyi was extremely annoyed, slammed the mouse in helplessness, had to close the webpage, and searched for that cartoon. Fortunately, it was still available; he randomly opened an episode.

Once the familiar voices began playing, Chen Shouyi left the computer desk and turned back.

He saw the Shell Lady had already sat quietly and properly on the bed.

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