Deep in the Living
Chapter 382 - 370 Residential

Chapter 382: Chapter 370 Residential

On the bus heading to the Capital City.

Luo Di sat alone by the window, feeding the Crow Colt with a large bag of meat cubes he had just bought, while recalling the entire process of the Corner experience.

Regarding "family," Luo Di had long accepted these things deep within his heart upon graduating high school. He was capable of controlling his emotions well and clearly knew that his current strength was not enough to take the final step.

He carefully recalled the situation when he was attracted by the red balloon at the train station,

It seemed to have more profound implications than merely pulling him over.

"The red balloon, or rather the ’red’ expressed by that clown, has a strong attraction to an individual’s thoughts.

Especially for someone like me who has interacted with him before, it can amplify my deepest desires tenfold, causing almost irrational actions.

Once observation occurs, the pull is realized.

When Yu Ze came to support me in the train, he immediately noticed this and used the Copper Coin to seal his Eyes.

If the Corner exploration encounters this again, the Crow Colt will take over the observation, and I will completely shut off my vision, like this."

Crackling sounds~

Several gray tentacles crawled out, sticking to the eye sockets, covering the entire eyeball.

Not only blocking vision but isolating everything that could possibly penetrate the eyeball, leaving only grayness.

After confirming the feasibility, the tentacles receded.

Luo Di took out a small glass bottle from his waist, which contained a balloon-like substance extracted from his body, essentially a stem cell-based ovum.

"I wonder if the Exploration Bureau can determine the clown’s information directly from the samples and our experiences during this contact, even pinpoint his specific residence in the Corner.

If possible, the human experts at the top of the Exploration Bureau might try to capture the clown, potentially influencing his actions to some extent.

I must develop in the Corner for a period of time to collect enough door-opening materials.

"Events," "Corner Coins," "Fear Entities" and many other things yet to be revealed — my exploration is just beginning."

...

Although Luo Di had not joined a specific department, he already belonged to the Exploration Bureau and could enter the World Bureau Headquarters without any application.

This time, he didn’t need an assessment, just entering a special teleporter to reach the Boundary.

Stepping into the metal passageway of the pipeline structure, the surrounding walls began to rotate and emit light.

Buzz!

In an instant,

Luo Di found himself once again on the bus traveling between the islands, a short distance ahead lay the pure white buildings representing the Exploration Bureau.

However, the bus halted shortly after.

A passenger suddenly boarded,

wearing a barrel-shaped robe, almond-shaped face, natural black hair falling past the ears, eyes not too large currently squinting, smiling at Luo Di seated in the last row.

"Miss Youzhen?"

The person nodded in response, then sat beside Luo Di without any verbal exchange and reached out to touch him, her forefinger landing on the temples.

Simultaneously, invisible fine lines scraped along the skin surface.

"Hmm? You’ve completely recovered? It’s been less than a day since you left? You were near death when you emerged from the seam.

Even using the medical equipment on the Exploration Bureau’s side, it would at least take more than a week to fully eradicate the Fear and restore your body,"

"Wait a minute... was your flesh reassembled?"

Of course, Luo Di couldn’t truthfully disclose the matter about Hell’s Three Giants collaborating to repair his body, it was too extravagant, plus the trio’s affairs at the Fifth Hospital couldn’t be mentioned.

"Yes."

"I’ve heard about the Fifth Hospital, it’s gained the Capital City’s attention since last year, now reaching nationwide prominence, what’s really there?"

"I can freely Connect World at the Fifth Hospital, recovering rapidly via methods from there."

Upon hearing this, Youzhen instantly gained interest, "Doctors from the Otherworld, hmm? Can I see them?"

"If you’re interested, you can visit the Fifth Hospital."

"I probably need you to accompany me, only then would they be willing to truly communicate with an outsider like me? It’s okay if it’s inconvenient."

"I’ll bring you next time when there’s an opportunity."

Youzhen hearing there’s truly a chance for Otherworldly contact, especially medical skills beyond humans, instantly became cheerful.

"By the way, where’s the sample you mentioned in your message?"

When Luo Di took out the small bottle with the red substance, Youzhen immediately recognized its significance; emanating heat and isolating the monster’s influence on the outside world.

"Indeed, like the sample retrieved from Yu Ze, the balloon-like tissue within me is the same kind.

From entering the waiting room and being exposed to the red light, we began being influenced by this monster.

The opponent’s methods are extremely sophisticated, capable of utilizing Fear Entities across the train station area.

Red,

Observation,

Pull,

and balloon invasion, all keywords belonging to this monster.

Currently, the Exploration Bureau is verifying the monster’s real identity, it’s highly likely it’s an ’undocumented monster,’ otherwise with the intelligence we’ve provided and the entity samples obtained, this should be quickly discernible.

I came over in advance, firstly to confirm whether your body is indeed prematurely restored,

secondly to inquire if you have any additional information that might confirm the monster’s identity.

After all, the monster came specifically for you, reviewing your personal records suggests that one incident might relate..."

Youzhen didn’t directly voice it, observing Luo Di’s subtle expressions, pausing the topic if there’s any discomfort.

Yet Luo Di glanced outside calmly, responding, "Five years ago, when that guy was still a Pseudo-Person, he came to my neighborhood, leading to the death of numerous residents, including my family, even the investigators who arrived promptly were killed.

This is the only information I can provide; the Jupiter City Investigation Bureau must have already classified this as a pending incident.

That clown, after the massacre, likely went to the Corner."

Seeing this, Youzhen showed a relieved smile; her greatest concern was Luo Di’s inability to come to terms with the incident, if he harbored immense private Hate toward the clown, the next exploration could fall victim again.

Now it seemed Luo Di’s condition allowed continued Corner exploration.

"The investigation documentation was transferred early, my purpose in finding you is to face-verify whether the monster we encountered on the train aligns with the Pseudo-Person."

"The same, I’m certain of that."

"That’s good, the Jupiter City Investigation Bureau once emphasized this matter, persistently tracing the clown’s clues, although eventually failing to capture, they amassed substantial key intelligence.

Here’s a backup document, I think you’d be quite interested, Luo Di.

The Exploration Bureau will continue investigating this clown because breaking into the surface layer and attacking newcomers is tantamount to provocation against us.

Once his residing layer depth is identified, the Exploration Bureau will dispatch special personnel to Chasing and Killing.

Oh, there’s one last thing... did you confirm the clown mentioned the word ’residence’ to you?"

"Yes, he said if the train continued it would reach his residence area."

"A monster with a private residence in the Corner already? This guy’s danger assessment needs upward adjustment."

"Residence in the Corner?" Luo Di showed interest, seemingly, even the Squad Leader mentioned this in a letter before.

"The Corner allows property sales.

It’s crucial for both monsters and us humans.

The principal force of the Exploration Bureau endures prolonged periods in the Corner because we’ve purchased certain properties.

Remaining within personal residences offers exemption from the influence of Fear Entities, isolates majority dangers, uses properties as transit stations for supplies and personnel adjustments, enabling deeper exploration."

Luo Di continued to inquire, "Corner Coins for purchase?"

"A large sum of Corner Coins, and that’s just one condition. To buy private real estate, you must also meet specific conditions of the Corner.

Land in the Corner is more expensive than anywhere in the world.

It’s what the Exploration Bureau desperately needs — key to increasing exploration depth... Okay, that’s enough for now; rest in the dorm tonight.

Your Corner experience results will be out tomorrow.

Then you’ll have choices based on your performance in various characteristics, selecting the department you wish to join.

We’ll try to pair you with Yu Ze since you both indeed seem to be old teammates."

The bus arrived at the apartment block.

When Luo Di got off, Youzhen was still leaning at the window watching him.

"Luo Di~ if you ever lack a Doctor for the formal explorations later, feel free to call me... it’s quite fun exploring with you all."

"Okay."

"See you tomorrow~"

"Bye."