Chapter 1004: Undertaker

Editor: Henyee Translations

Gu Jin and Feng Jue looked at each other.

Gu Yang blinked. “What’s wrong?”

Gu Jin: “It’s possible.”

Feng Jue also nodded. “Sister, you have a point.”

In the end, Gu Yang and the others decided to return to the capital to consult with Cao Cuo about finding Flame and Double Image. Meanwhile, they would start reorganizing Team Blue Whale.

Although they hadn’t located Flame and Double Image, Gu Yang did learn some details about them from Gu Jin and Feng Jue.

Flame, whose real name was Shen Ran, was an S-rank Mutant known for his fiery temper and impulsive nature. He was prone to aggressive behavior.

Double Image, on the other hand, was Gu Ying, an S-grade hypnotist with a calm and aloof demeanor. He was even more reserved than Gu Jin and excelled in attack hypnosis.

Regarding their appearance…

Gu Jin said, “They’re so-so.”

Feng Jue added, “About average.”

Gu Yang blinked. “Compared to Boss Cao?”

Gu Jin and Feng Jue responded, “Something like that.”

Gu Yang: “…”

Boss Cao, when tidied up, was quite good-looking—a striking beauty with a melancholic and handsome demeanor.

Gu Yang’s family had originally planned to stay in Jin City for the summer vacation before returning to the capital.

Although Gu Zhaoming was the Family Head and had many responsibilities, he had promoted numerous trusted aides since taking over, allowing him to delegate many tasks. Important decisions could also be made via video conference.

However, in early August, the Gu family in the capital received the news of Old Master Gu’s death.

Gu Zhaoming’s family was returning to the capital to mourn.

Old Master Gu’s health had been declining steadily since his fall and hospitalization. Given his advanced age, it was not surprising that he had passed away.

Old Master Gu died at the age of 81. His funeral was organized by his eldest son, Gu Zhaoming, who arranged for a memorial service at the Baling Mountain Funeral Home in the capital.

Gu Yang and Feng Jue also attended to pay their respects.

During this time, while Gu Yang was in the washroom, she was accidentally bumped by someone at the door.

It was a petite staff member from the funeral parlor. She bowed and apologized to Gu Yang in a flustered manner. “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry.”

Gu Yang shook her head. “It’s okay.”

Gu Shuxue, washing her hands by the sink, commented faintly, “Gu Yang, don’t you find it a bit unlucky? She’s an undertaker at a funeral parlor, dealing with dead people all day. How dirty is that?”

Her intent was clearly to annoy Gu Yang.

The female undertaker lowered her head further, her voice soft and timid. “I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to bump into you. I was disinfected when I came out. It’s not dirty.”

Gu Yang could already smell the disinfectant on her. To ease her guilt, Gu Yang’s tone softened. “I know, it’s alright. Every profession deserves respect.”

As Gu Shuxue passed by, she sneered, “You’re just saying that. I don’t believe you really don’t feel unlucky.”

Gu Yang looked at her steadily. “Your grandfather has passed away too. Do you feel unlucky as well?”

Gu Shuxue choked on her words, her expression turning ugly.

She wanted to argue, but Gu Yang had already entered the washroom and closed the door.

Realizing she needed to return to the Wake Hall, Gu Shuxue found herself following the female undertaker, who was walking the same way. She trailed behind in silence, her footsteps barely audible.

As night fell, the road was cold, with dense tree shadows and dim street lamps.

Gu Shuxue felt a chill and stopped, looking back at the female undertaker with distaste. “The road is wide. Don’t follow me. Just go away.”

At that moment, the female undertaker slowly raised her head.

A pale face came into view, her eyes dark and hollow, and her lips blood-red—she resembled a corpse with makeup.

She gave Gu Shuxue a strange smile and said in a chilling voice, “Goodbye.”

“Ah! A ghost!”

Gu Shuxue’s hair stood on end. Forgetting about the bad luck, she fled in panic towards the illuminated Memorial Hall.

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