During Zhou Yi's treatment of the small demon,

    In the 401 Ward of Zhongyuan Municipal Psychiatric Hospital.

    "Your Highness?"

    Youshu Liu's figure pierces through the wall and floats into Bailu's ward.

    "Where is Zhou Yi?"

    Wearing a patient's gown, Bailu asked with a normal tone, his golden eyes fixing on You Shilu.

    "Zhou Yi? She has already finished work."

    Youshu Liu himself doesn't know what he's thinking. Faced with the question from the sixth prince, he subconsciously wants to cover it up.

    "Hmm? Didn't she see the signal left by His Highness?"

    Upon hearing that Zhou Yi has already clocked out, Bailu's face flashed with a hint of surprise.

    "Signals? What signals did the prince leave, Zhou Yi didn't tell me about that."

    Youshu Liu continued to act as if he knew nothing.

    "Alright then, you can help the prince call Zhou Yi over. There are some things the prince wants to discuss with her."

    Bailu didn't think much about it and waved his hand to indicate that Youshu Liu should retreat.

    "Er... Your Highness, you might as well tell me what the matter is. You're familiar with Zhou Yi's personality. If it's not something important, she might..."

    Youshu Liu's face showed an embarrassed expression.

    "Hmm? A mere human girl, how could the powerful You Shilu be ordered around?"

    A faint surprise flashed in Bailu's eyes.

    "You Highness knows that her stubborn temperament is not something I can..."

    As Youshu Liu spoke, his figure subtly moved closer to Bailu. In a split second when they were less than an arm's length apart, Youshu Liu suddenly struck out and grasped Bailu's neck with one hand.

    "Who are you! Where did you hide the sixth prince?"

    Youshu Liu's tone was angrier than ever before.

    I didn't expect that after hiding for a hundred years, the sixth prince's secret would still be known to an outsider.

    Moreover, something has gone wrong right under your nose!

    "Damn!"

    Just as Youshu Liu was about to confront the "Bailu" before him, the "Bailu" suddenly let out a fierce shout.

    The sound was like thunder, and it exploded in Youshu Liu's mind all at once.

    If it had been a few days ago, Youshu Liu might not have thought much about this sound.

    But after just experiencing the illusion of the Demon of Intent, upon hearing this sound again, Youshu Liu's whole body shook.

    "Dark... Your Majesty!"

    Youshu Liu suddenly released his hands, and the immense white ghost body transformed into a human form in an instant, kneeling before the "Bailu" with fear and awe.

    "You are still loyal, having not forgotten the sound of the emperor."

    The "Bailu" released a burst of darkness, and a bright yellow figure suddenly emerged from within Bailu.

    Centuries ago, the supreme leader of the Underworld, the King of all ghosts in the world, and the Dark Heaven Emperor.

    "Youshu Liu pays homage to Your Majesty!"

    Youshu Liu's current state of mind is truly beyond words.

    The Dark Heaven Emperor, who disappeared a hundred years ago, has suddenly reappeared in the human world and right in front of Youshu Liu.

    "Less talk, quickly go and fetch that human named Zhou Yi for Me!"

    The Dark Heaven Emperor's expression was not good at all.

    Although he wore the robe symbolizing the highest honor, he gave off an impression that he would dissipate at any moment, his breath barely there.

    "Understood, my lord!"

    Having received the order from the Dark Heaven Emperor, Youshu Liu dared not play any tricks, and quickly left to carry out the orders.

    This is a direct imperial edict from the Dark Heaven Emperor, and he must bring Zhou Yi back from Room 410 as fast as possible.

    "Father, don't forget what you promised me."

    As Bailu's consciousness slowly returned, he looked at Youshu Liu's departing figure and helplessly opened his mouth.

    "How could I have such an ungrateful child? Just a human being, is it necessary to be so concerned?"

    The Dark Heaven Emperor glared at Bailu with a look of resentment and frustration.

    He had only slept for a hundred years.

    How come this old sixth prince has become so close with humans.

    That thing isn't thousands upon thousands?

    "Zhou Yi is different."

    Bailu didn't bother to explain any further. After taking a glance at the Dark Heaven Emperor, he closed his eyes again.

    Maintaining the presence of the Dark Heaven Emperor was a tremendous drain on Bailu's current state.

    For every additional word spoken, the Dark Heaven Emperor's existence would be reduced by one second.

    He didn't want to waste this rare opportunity.

    ...

    At the same time, in the Special Affairs Management Bureau of Zhongyuan City.

    "It's too late, let's go to the psychiatric hospital!"

    Liu Jiannian in the office abruptly stood up, as if to rush off to Zhongyuan City's Psychiatric Hospital.

    He has been waiting here for a day and night.

    But Zhou Yi kept delaying the appearance.

    As the urgency to save his sister grew stronger with time, it became more and more pressing, to the point where Liu Jiannian couldn't bear it.

    "Don't worry, maybe she's delayed because of something important!"

    Seeing Liu Jiannian in such a state, Pang Long had to bring out the excuse he had used countless times before.

    But using excuses too often makes them lose their effectiveness!

    At this moment, Liu Jiannian couldn't listen to Pang Long's excuses. He just wanted to see Zhou Yi as soon as possible, then beg her to save his sister!

    "But that place is the territory of the old zombie. What if that old zombie doesn't give us face when we go there so boldly?"

    In fact, Pang Long is more concerned about the existence of the psychiatric hospital director.

    If that old zombie discovered Liu Jiannian's actions, who knows what that old zombie would do.

    The reason why the Special Affairs Management Bureau and the psychiatric hospital can coexist peacefully.

    But it's not because both sides are peaceful people.

    It's just that due to pressure from all sides, they have no choice but to reach this weird balance.

    The Special Affairs Management Bureau needs the psychiatric hospital's help to suppress powerful beings.

    The psychiatric hospital also needs the approval of the Special Affairs Management Bureau to carry out certain clandestine activities in the human world.

    Both sides have peacefully exchanged interests.

    However, the bond formed by this mutual benefit exchange is extremely fragile.

    A moment of carelessness could easily lead to its collapse.

    The previous time when Liu Jiannian personally sent Lu Nianwei to the psychiatric hospital was already considered crossing the line.

    Moreover, Liu Jiannian even personally got involved in the "Bailu disappearance case," which made Pang Long's scalp tingle.

    This has already amounted to Liu Jiannian challenging the old zombie twice in a row.

    As the saying goes, "once bitten, twice shy, never thrice." If it comes to the third time, the old zombie might go on a rampage!

    Pang Long couldn't afford to take that risk.

    "I can't, no matter what happens next, I'll bear it alone!"

    At this moment, Liu Jiannian was clearly under the influence, and Pang Long couldn't easily persuade him.

    What's all this about balance? In the face of Lu Nianwei's safety, all that is nonsense!

    "You don't need to come with me. If I unfortunately die, the position of the director will be yours to take over!"

    Liu Jiannian directly handed the identity card of the director of the Special Affairs Management Bureau to Pang Long and, ignoring Pang Long's resistance, determinedly chose to leave.

    "Dammit, if you and Little Nianwei are gone, what's the point of me living on!"

    "Wait for me!"

    Pang Long quickly followed.