Chapter 275 - Fixated

"Senior Yi…" they called out in a small voice, maintaining a certain distance from him. "Will boss be okay?" they asked, referring to Di San. 

"What do you think?" Yi Bing asked and looked at them. 

"He is." They immediately answered after being stared at by those unnerving ice-cold blue pupils. They felt cold sweat in their forehead and back. 

"Then, why still ask?" Yi Bing coolly asked as he poured his cup tea. 

"We were insensible!" they answered and wanted to kneel and cry when they saw a faint smile on Yi Bing's face. Seeing a smile on a cold person's face, it definitely isn't something good if you know that person's character. 

"Alright.. That's enough." Yi Bing said as he crossed his legs and his arms on his chest. Then, he gently held the orange pendant of his necklace, pouring qi on it. "Help me entertain Huo Ling. I have something to do." He told them before he pulled out Huo Ling's soul from the pendant. 

They all watched as Huo Ling's soul comes out of the pendant in the form of a thick strand of energy, indicating that the soul is well-nourished. Then, the strands of energy flew mid-air and slowly formed a figure, then the facial features. 

"Huo Ling…" Liu Lin, Feng Er and Si Shui watched as Huo Ling's soul descended. Yi Bing reached his arms out to catch Huo Ling before holding him in his arms. Huo Ling is still asleep. "…" why do we feel like we were suddenly fed dog food? They thought and watched Yi Bing's cold expression softened as he caressed Huo Ling's cheek. 

"What's wrong?" they heard Yi Bing asked as he turned to them. "Why aren't you speaking?" he asked. 

"… we're too speechless under your grace, sire." The three of them answered and bowed. 

Yi Bing's lips curled up, his expression content. 

Liu Lin, Feng Er and Si Shui. "…" why didn't we know Yi Bing is secretly conceited? 

"Do you have a problem?" Yi Bing asked when he saw their blank expression. 

"Nothing, sire." They immediately answered. 

"Good." Yi Bing said as he carefully carried Huo Ling to the sofa and placed him down on it. "Watch him for me." He told them. 

"Where are you going, senior Yi?" Si Shui asked.

"Di San has his own problem to solve. I have mine, too." Yi Bing said before he left. 

Liu Lin, Feng Er and Si Shui looked at the closed door before they looked at each other. Then, they turned to Huo Ling. They then realized what Yi Bing meant: Huo Ling's attachment. They were too preoccupied of Yi Bing's soul splitting up that they forgot the reason why they had managed to reach this world, pulling themselves from danger, is because of Huo Ling's reincarnation. 

Now that the problem of Yi Bing's soul was solved, it is time for him to resolve Huo Ling's attachment so that they can go back to the Afterlife Department after that. 

…

While Liu Lin, Feng Er and Si Shui are being scared out of their wits by the great devil lord Yi Bing, Di San was nervous as he approached the place where Xi Zhengteng brought Jason Baurne earlier when he kidnapped him. "It's alright, Di San. You'll be fine." He muttered to himself. "It's just Gu Shi – I mean, his reincarnation. A mere part of his soul that escaped the eyes of the Sweepers." He took a deep breath. 

The Sweepers he meant are the grim reapers responsible for the overseeing of the souls. They are the ones that allocate the assignments to the grim reapers when they found a new soul. They are also the ones responsible for the 'clean-up' of the preceding and succeeding reincarnations of the new grim reapers. They are called the 'Collection Department', a management department of the Afterlife Department. 

"Ha." He gasped when he saw Gu Shi's figure on the roof of the car. He immediately hid, not knowing why. He hit his head when he realized how stupid his action was. 

"Come out." He heard Gu Shi spoke. 

"Eh?" Di San muttered as he straightened his back. He found me out? He thought. He was about to come out of his hiding when he suddenly heard a gunshot. His eyes widened and he peeked, only to sigh in relief when he saw Gu Shi slid down from his car and hid, then took out his own gun while he was rained by bullets. "Damn it." He cursed under his breath when he saw a figure behind the trees moved. He remembered that when they attacked the warehouse earlier, he heard Xi Zhengteng's men asking whether their friend has returned after buying their foods. 

This is a neglect! He hit himself again as he watched with trepidation Gu Shi fight against Xi Zhengteng's subordinate. His fingers are twitching. He wanted to help Gu Shi, but the grim reapers can't harm humans – directly or indirectly. 

Fortunately, he heard Xi Zhengteng's subordinate screamed before his voice died down. He died. "Gu Shi!" he immediately called as he came out of his hiding and ran towards Gu Shi. 

Gu Shi's eyes widened. "Xiao San!" he exclaimed and smiled as he rose from the ground. However, only for his eyes to widen when he saw the person resurfaced and aimed his gun at them. 

BANG! The gunshot echoed in the surrounding. Di San stared at Gu Shi, wide-eyed, as Gu Shi raised his hand holding the gun. The muzzle of his gun smoking after he fired. The next second, they heard a thud. It was the man collapsing to the ground after Gu Shi shot his head. 

"Gu Shi!" Di San cried. "I'm sorry. I was careless." He said and lowered his head in self-admonition. 

Gu Shi smiled as he patted Di San's head. "It's alright." He told him, his voice soft. 

Di San's eyes widened when he felt the familiar touch, and familiar words of comfort. If he doesn't know that Gu Shi is in the Afterlife Department, he would think Gu Shi came in this world. "Gu Shi…" he muttered in a low voice. His nose felt sour and his eyes watered. 

Gu Shi chuckled. "I called you here because I have something to tell you. I hope you aren't mad since I am taking your time." He told him. 

Di San shook his head as he wiped his tears. "No. I'm not mad." He said and raised his head to look at Gu Shi. Seeing the man's familiar gentle face and kind smile, Di San's heart thumped. He felt assured. "What is it?" he asked. 

"I called you here to tell you that the reason why I got close to you is because I felt you are familiar." Gu Shi said. 

Di San's eyes widened in shock. Does he remember?! 

"Your identity you gave to us is false, right?" Gu Shi asked. Seeing the stunned look on Di San's face, he chuckled. "I know. No need to be wary." He told Di San as he patted his shoulder before he leaned on his car riddled with bullet holes. "I don't know why, but the first time I saw you, I felt a strange feeling." He looked at Di San. "Like… something I have been waiting for, for a long time, has finally come." He smiled.

Di San stared at Gu Shi. What does he mean by these words? 'waiting'? He is waiting for me? He thought. "Is that why you are very caring of me?" he asked. Gu Shi didn't answer, since there is no need to answer something so obvious. 

However, he froze. He doesn't know why, but he felt like he was expecting something. But, when he saw Gu Shi's honest expression, he felt his heart ached like it was stabbed. He suddenly felt unwell.

What am I expecting? He thought as he forced a smile. "Do you know, your words would make others misunderstand?" he asked in a joking way.

Gu Shi's eyes widened and he suddenly felt guilty. "I-I'm sorry. That's not what I intended…" he said as he lowered his head. "But, what I am saying is true." He told him and looked at him in the eyes.

Seeing the sincerity in those familiar eyes, Di San felt he was punched in the stomach. Why? What do I expect from him? He thought as he balled his fists and lowered his head. However, because he lowered his gaze, he saw something bright red stained the car. "Gu Shi, you – " he muttered under his breath as he looked at Gu Shi's face. He now noticed that Gu Shi looked pale. "Gu Shi! You're hurt?!" he asked as he immediately pulled Gu Shi to the ground to make him sit. "Why didn't you tell me?! Where is your wound?!" he asked.

"I don't want you to worry." Gu Shi answered before he groaned in pain when he felt his chest hurt. He hissed.

Di San froze when he found a small hole in Gu Shi's clothes. He didn't notice it, along with the blood, because Gu Shi's clothes are dark. "You… are you going to…" he said as he stared at Gu Shi's face, stunned.

Gu Shi is going to die.