"Pfft~"

The old van marked "Jinghai Dog Catching Team" screeched to a halt at the orphanage's entrance.

"Anyway, we'll just go through the motions later. This orphanage is kinda creepy, with all those widows and orphans inside; who knows, maybe there's really something protecting them."

Before getting off the bus, the veteran dog catcher "Dark Skin" leaned in to his new colleague "Elder Cat" and spoke as if it was a big deal.

Last night, after drinking a lot, he started to spill his past experiences, half-drunk and half-awake.

Turns out, as the town's "foodie," Dark Skin naturally was a frequent visitor to the areas around the orphanage.

After all, stray dogs in this area were not only common but... they were surprisingly plump.

But shortly after his first "operation," he suddenly experienced dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and auditory hallucinations, as if he had caught a serious illness.

Originally, he thought he had caught a cold, but he hadn't even started his second round of scouting when the same symptoms occurred again.

This time, he nearly lost half his life and took over half a month to recover.

Even Dark Skin, who didn't believe in ghosts and virtually felt protected by the Stove God, dared not brag anymore. Not only did he refrain from touching anything around the orphanage, but he also went to the temple to burn incense.

Strangely enough, he never got sick again after that...

"Got it, Dark Skin brother."

Seeing Elder Cat looking somewhat inexplicably tense, Dark Skin assumed his words had scared him.

He was unaware that his new colleague's tension stemmed from another reason...

Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, auditory hallucinations… could these be symptoms of the infrasound weapon in the data…

Truly a silent killer, but judging from how the opponent didn't strike viciously, it might just be a "Muggle repelling curse"?

Shaking off strange thoughts, the duo got off the car and took tools used for dog capture and knocked on the orphanage's somewhat peeling door...

"Creak~"

The door was opened by an adorable little girl who stuck her head out.

Despite having a naive and romantic face, the seasoned Ning Shisan felt an inexplicable sense of danger approaching...

This little girl...

Seems quite peculiar!

"Oh, it's Uncle Dark Skin?" The little girl blinked and greeted the visitor with unexpected familiarity.

"Huh? Dark Skin brother, you know this little girl?" Ning Shisan exclaimed in surprise.

"Hehe! Yes, uncle often came to the orphanage recently to donate money; good people have peace all their lives~" The little girl smiled sweetly.

"Uh… haha." Dark Skin laughed a bit awkwardly.

Turns out, to ward off evil, this guy not only went to the temple to burn incense but often donated money to the orphanage?

Forced to operate the "thief's honor"...

Ning Shisan began to find it amusing but soon realized the truth.

Connected to the orphanage... frequent donations...

Dark Skin, whom he thought to be just some passerby, turns out to be an essential informant carefully arranged by his mysterious boss?

After all, if the orphanage did pose a threat, a fresh face like his appearing would immediately trigger the opponent's alertness.

But having a "local" guide changed the dynamics...

"Uncle Dark Skin, who is this person..." The little girl's gaze shifted onto Ning Shisan with a hint of scrutiny.

"Oh, this is my colleague. We are here today following the town's notification for a routine check on stray dog safety, to see if there are any dangerous stray dogs around.

We've already checked the surroundings and; this area only leaves the orphanage."

"Oh~ No wonder fewer dogs have come to the orphanage recently. Dogs are so cute; why do you capture them?"

The little girl's innocent big eyes left Dark Skin speechless, forcing him to reply awkwardly.

"Well, it's to ensure the safety of you kids; by the way, is the old director in?"

"Hmph~ Follow me then." The little girl pouted and turned to lead the two inside.

Crossing the threshold, even Ning Shisan felt a tightening in his chest.

Knowing that this seemingly peaceful orphanage might very well be an alien nest...

Third kind of encounter, life and death situation...

"Thump~ thump~"

"Hmm?" The little girl suddenly halted, turning her head curiously to glance at him.

Oh no!

Just that glance and Ning Shisan instantly felt uneasy!

Who would have thought a natural combat response from his body would raise the opponent's suspicions?

Recalling the data stating the opponent might have enhanced hearing, Ning Shisan realized perhaps his rapidly beating heart caused the suspicion...

"Hiss~" He immediately rubbed his arms.

"Dark Skin brother, it's all your fault telling me those stories; now I feel chilly even entering the door..."

Dark Skin laughed, seeing "Elder Cat" acting such a "coward," seemingly reclaiming the feeling of being the leader, dispelling earlier embarrassment.

Patting him on the shoulder with a laugh.

"Haha! You're scared of this too? Well, want to donate something then?"

"Uh… Dark Skin brother, how much did you donate?"

"I can't tell you that; you'll surely inform your wife and then I'll be doomed?"

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