Twisted Dreams

Cao Yi put down the coffee:

"Because everyone believes it’s the Demon Race causing trouble, I must believe it’s not the Demon Race committing crimes."

Zhou Ziyi couldn’t understand any better.

Isn’t it good that everyone’s opinion is unified?

It’s obvious that the Demon Race is eating people, why do you have to think it’s not them committing the crime?

Appearing to go against the grain?

Zhou Ziyi showed a forced smile:

"I still don’t understand what you’re saying."

Cao Yi stared at Zhou Ziyi, his gaze profound:

"Have you heard of the ’Tenth Man’ principle, where if nine say yes, the tenth says no?"

Zhou Ziyi shook her head blankly.

Cao Yi chuckled softly:

"It’s normal not to have heard of it, as it’s something I figured out myself."

Zhou Ziyi rolled her eyes exaggeratedly.

This director is really out of touch.

Cao Yi seriously explained:

"It means in a special investigation team of ten people, the first nine believe that A is the criminal suspect, and all evidence points to A, and everyone thinks B can be released without charge.

At this time, the tenth person in the team must throw out all reasoning and logic, and mindlessly assume that B is the real suspect.

The first nine people begin preparing the arrest work for A, while the tenth person has to investigate B’s criminal material.

Although most of the time, this tenth person’s efforts are in vain, it’s possible to greatly prevent injustices and erroneous cases."

Zhou Ziyi understood, suddenly realizing:

"All the administrators think it’s Demon Race disorder, yet you have to discard all evidence and assume it’s not Demon Race disorder.

According to your Tenth Man principle logic, you are this tenth person."

Cao Yi nodded:

"That’s right."

Zhou Ziyi looked at the serious and dutiful Cao Yi, her heart ached with sympathy:

"Then you as the tenth person must be quite pitiful, surely misunderstood by many.

Everything you do next will be considered a waste of the Security Administration’s resources.

It’s fine if it’s truly not Demon Race disorder, but if it is, your credibility will be damaged."

"What kind of talk is this?"

Cao Yi waved his hand discontentedly:

"The Security Administration is responsible for Xia Country’s safety, and can’t afford any negligence, even if I’m treated as a fool, so what?

I would rather be wrong; I would rather the Security Administration handle the anomaly.

Moreover, I’m the director of the Security Administration, who can say anything to me?"

At this moment, Zhou Ziyi genuinely admired Cao Yi.

Countless people have their eyes on the position of the Security Administration director; they are all vying for power.

A devoted person like Cao Yi, entirely for the Security Administration and for Xia Country, is rarer than a panda.

Zhou Ziyi slowly, her eyes began sparkling, she asked:

"I support you, Director, what plans do you have next?

Or, if you don’t think it’s the Demon Race causing trouble, what do you think it is?"

Cao Yi smiled wryly:

"Actually, my first reaction is also Demon Race disorder.

Alas! I can’t quite figure out what’s causing trouble."

...

Changbai Mountain, Peach Mountain, Demon Emperor Cave.

A young man in a long black robe rested his chin on his hand sitting on a stone chair, in front of the stone table was a bottle of Desire Potion.

This Desire Potion was given to him by Li Yang after the auction.

According to Li Yang, this bottle of Desire Potion is the most suitable for the Crow among all Desire Potions.

After all, Crow is Li Yang’s own son, even knowing that he gave the originally bestowed Desire Potion to Su Yutang, Li Yang did not seem stingy.

In front of Crow, sat cross-legged a group of Great Demons.

Crow said:

"I will be in seclusion for a period of time, during this time you should all behave."

Crow’s Cultivation Talent is fairly decent, already at Tier Five.

But he is stuck at Tier Five, unable to advance further.

This Desire Potion might offer some inspiration for upgrading his rank.

He plans to retreat for a while, ingest the power of the Desire Potion, and contemplate how to upgrade his rank.

The demons heard him, bowed their heads in agreement.

Crow turned to the Heartless Little Monkey:

"Did you hear?"

Among all the Great Demons in the cave, the one most prone to causing trouble was this little monkey.

Heartless Little Monkey’s thoughts are too unrestrained, too radical.

The Heartless Little Monkey chuckled, scratching its ear:

"Don’t worry, big brother, after you go into seclusion, I’ll manage the Demon Race well."

Crow frowned:

"Who said you’re going to manage the Demon Race."

Crow’s gaze rested on Fox Xiaosan, and he said:

"During my seclusion period, you should assist Ye Fan well."

Fox Xiaosan covered her mouth, chuckling, she gave the Heartless Little Monkey a teasing glance, sweetly said:

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Crow looked at Ye Fan, seeing him silent, asked:

"What are your thoughts?"

Ye Fan was still dazed, until Fox Xiaosan secretly pinched him, snapping him back to reality:

"Ah?"

Crow asked:

"Trouble on your mind?"

Ye Fan put away his phone, shaking his head repeatedly:

"No, big brother, rest assured to go into seclusion, Changbai Mountain has me and the Fox Prime Minister."

Crow nodded:

"With you two, I’m relieved, you both keep an eye on Li Xinyuan.

Don’t think I don’t know, Heart Monkey has been sneaking down the mountain many times recently.

During my absence, strictly adhere to the peace treaty terms, don’t cause trouble for Changbai Mountain."

The Heartless Little Monkey awkwardly said:

"Got it, big brother, rest easy."

Finally, Crow relaxed and waved:

"You’re dismissed."

...

Outside the Demon Emperor Cave, Ye Fan’s expression turned serious, picking his phone to open the Foundation Forum.

The Foundation Forum’s most flooded posts now are about the Demon Race eating people.

Since the Foundation is not governed by any official body, the uploaded photos in the forum are quite gruesome.

Those photos are of villagers being chewed on, also capturing the demon-featured culprits.

The entire forum’s Extraordinary community is denouncing the Demon Race.

[I Want Cultivation Immortality]:

"Not of my kind, their hearts must be different! If the Demon Race isn’t removed, heavens won’t tolerate it!"

[I said I’m Emperor Ye and you didn’t believe it]:

"Where’s the Security Administration? Where’s Shu Mountain? Why aren’t they doing anything?"

[The World is a Conspiracy]:

"Ha, our Security Administration is so cowardly, they gave Changbai Mountain to the Demon Race, still expect them to stand up for some civilians?"

[Xie Qilin is My God]:

"Those Shu Mountain Daoists look dignified on the surface, who knows what deals they have with the Demon Race?"

Ye Fan became more and more irritated as he watched.

He could guarantee that the demons eating people weren’t from Changbai Mountain, but who would believe it?

Ye Fan opened the short video platform Kuaidou.

Short videos were also filled with news about the Demon Race disorder.

One blogger:

"Is it really the Demon Race eating people or... not the Demon Race?

What I’m about to say is the truth, double-click to save, prevent deletion.

Although I’m a Huaqi of Chinese Origin, I love telling the truth about Xia Country."

Currently, the whole web is filled with unfavorable news about the Demon Race.

Ye Fan suspected someone behind the scenes was manipulating these opinions.