Chapter 249 - Infiltrating

"I hacked the government's database, and there are tons of confidential information. I opened some, and found many government officials have been bribed by those so-called 'nobles." Si Shui said when Yi Bing and Di San returned without finding a clue, as expected. 

Yi Bing, Di San, Liu Lin and Feng Er didn't react. Corruption is normal in any world. Humans are insatiable creatures. Give them one, and they'll want two. It's a never-ending cycle. That's why, humans are embodiment of sins. They represent the six desires: lust, greed, wealth, obsession, fame and pride. 

For one, a soul becomes a grim reaper because it has committed a sin in its previous life. They will become a grim reaper to pay for their sins, but whether if their sin will truly be repaid is unknown. Thus, a grim reaper's life is very long, because the time is unknown.. 

Of course, he, Di San, Liu Lin, Feng Er and Si Shui have committed a mistake or mistakes, thus, they are grim reapers now. However, as for what mistake they made, naturally they do not know, since their memories are wiped out. If one was to remember their memory, then it will be their memories of their sin that will be erased to not trigger them and evoke their human emotions, or a disaster will occur. 

There's a saying between them grim reapers that when you err, you're a human. Only humans fell emotions. The most dreaded ones are the seven negative emotions humans feel: fear, doubt, anger, anxiety, loneliness, envy, and regret. For them, regret is the most dreadful, as it was born from the mistake someone did because they felt the other six negative emotions. 

"Among the aristocrats, the Hao family, Gu family, Lee family and Xi family are at the top." Si Shui said. "The Hao family is a family of politicians. However, Hao Baiyun defied this family tradition of theirs since he doesn't want to be corrupted by this corrupt country by serving it, and so he set up his business company instead." He said. "The Gu family is a family of soldiers. However, Gu Xingfeng didn't want to die for this corrupt country so he became a policeman instead." He looked at them. 

Precisely, they all looked at Yi Bing. Feng Er and Si Shui heard from Liu Lin that Yi Bing 'personally' knows Hao Baiyun and Gu Xingfeng. 

Yi Bing calmly received their gaze, that held a look of anticipation, with his cold face. "They are righteous." He said. 

Didn't see any interesting reaction from Yi Bing, Di San, Liu Lin and Feng Er gave up and turned back to Si Shui, urging him to continue. 

"Meanwhile, the Lee family and Xi family each are a family of businessmen." Si Shui said. "The Lee family rose to fame more than twenty years ago. They are originally a family of merchants." He said. 

"'twenty years ago'?" they all said, a look of suspicion on their face. 

Si Shui shrugged. "I tried digging the Lee family's dirt, but they are clean." He said. "Among all the aristocrats, the Lee family is particularly close to the Xi family. The Xi family, like the Baurne family, is a family with a long history. The Xi family are borne nobles. Just that, the Baurne family lived in the dark." He explained. 

"Twenty-three years ago, the Xi family planned to tie the knot with the Baurne family. However, they suddenly changed their mind and tied themselves to the Lee family." Di San said when he remembered what Yi Bing said before. 

Yi Bing looked at Di San. "The information given by the Death Note is limited." He said. "We have to figure these all out for ourselves." He told them. 

They nodded. Since there's no Soul Fragments in this world, then Di San's, Feng Er's, Liu Lin's and Si Shui's hands are free, thus they can help Yi Bing with all they have. 

"Since the underworld is more dangerous, I and Di San will infiltrate it." Yi Bing said. Among them five, he and Di San are the strongest. The underworld is filled with dangerous people; it is a world of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. 

"Okay." Di San nodded. 

"That's where Huo Ling also lived." Yi Bing added in a low voice. Since Huo Ling is his current task, then everything that could be connected to Huo Ling, that's where the place where his soul that separated from him could have gone to. Added to the fact that he also holds some special feelings towards Huo Ling, all the more they need to investigate in the underworld! 

Di San, Feng Er, Liu Lin and Si Shui looked at each other. None spoke about what Yi Bing had just said and quietly ate the pastries in front of them. 

Yi Bing composed himself. "Liu Lin. Feng Er." He called as he turned to the two. "You two investigate the Lee family and the Xi family." he continued. "These two families are the most suspicious ones. If you have time, you can go and investigate Huo Ling's relationship with Hao Baiyun and Gu Xingfeng. Hao Baiyun is a part of the rich people's circle. You might get some clues from him if you'll secretly follow him. Meanwhile, Gu Xingfeng may just be a policeman right now, but his family is powerful. He definitely has some connections to other influential people, and you can send him some clues to the Lee family's and Xi family's suspicious activities you'll find." He explained. 

Feng Er and Liu Lin nodded. "We understand!" they answered. 

"Si Shui." Yi Bing called and turned to the young man. "You stay here and continue to look for some things that might help us. Once we find a clue, we'll look for some opportunity to go back here and tell you. Then, you can relay it to the others when the others returned." He told them. 

"Copy!" they all answered. 

"How you will integrate in the human society to infiltrate the organizations of these people…" Yi Bing said as he looked at them. "Di San." He called. "Between the Baurne family, Lao Xie's faction and Lu Si's group of mercenaries, which do you think we can infiltrate?" he asked. 

Di San pinched his chin by his fingers as he deeply pondered. "The Baurne family is declining, and they would need more bodyguards to protect them since there're only two family members left in the main family: Jonathan and Jason." He said. "Lao Xie's faction is filled with businessmen. We can act as employees who were kicked out of the company after some malpractice." He grinned as he conjured a bunch of sins you can do in a company. "Lastly, there's Lu Si's group. I think his group is the easiest to infiltrate. They are originally from District 8. We can just tell them we're locals of the District 8, and killed some people. We can release our bloodlust, right?" he said and looked at Yi Bing in the eyes. 

Yi Bing didn't answer. 

"Uhm…" Feng Er suddenly spoke. "Please don't mind me asking but, District 8 is a wasteland. If you'll say you grew up there, don't you think they'll just kill you on the spot?" she asked. 

"Why do you say that?" the four men asked her with a puzzled expression. 

Feng Er felt her head hurt. "Do you look at the mirror? No matter which angles you look, you two look like you're nouveau rich people!" she said and rolled her eyes at them. 

Yi Bing and Di San. "…" they looked at each other and nodded in their heart. Yep. Their skin is fairer than Feng Er, and smoother than a baby's. No one would definitely believe them if they'd claim they are beggars who lived in a wasteland. 

"Then… we can only infiltrate the Baurne family as a bodyguard, and Lao Xie's faction as a former employee." Di San said. Yi Bing nodded in agreement. 

Feng Er sighed in relief after she prevented the two from being slaughtered. "I can apply as Hao Baiyun's assistant while I'll spy at the Xi family at night." She said. 

"I can apply as a gardener in the Lee family and stare at them. Then, I'll become Gu Xingfeng's informant." Liu Lin said. 

Yi Bing nodded in agreement, his expression satisfied with their arrangement. "Do you want to start today?" he asked them. They've got no time to waste. 

"Yes!" they answered. Then, they went their separate ways. 

Si Shui who was left behind. "…" guys, you've forgotten the most important thing! Re. Su. Me! How can you go apply for a job without a resume or any proof of identification?! He thought and felt his head ached. However, he suddenly remembered that they still have that magical suitcase on par of Doraemon's pocket and Dora's backpack.

…

"Hey." Di San said as he and Yi Bing are walking around the District 4, the buffer zone between the government faction and the mafia faction. "You still haven't told us Huo Ling's enemies." He told Yi Bing. 

"There's only one enemy Huo Ling has – " Yi Bing said as he paused in his feet. " – Jason Baurne." He said as he looked at the tall gates of a residence afar. 

They've reached the Baurne family.