[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-heavenly-official-bestows-evil":3,"chapter-heavenly-official-bestows-evil-heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-1":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Heavenly Official Bestows Evil",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":18,"prevChapterSlug":19,"totalChapters":20,"novelImage":21},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":12,"translator":16,"content_hash":17},2316620,4530,"Chapter 1: Fudi: The Blessed Land","heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-1",1,"\u003Cp>Wind howled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rain poured down in torrents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense, slanting droplets pattered against the glass, splashing water that blurred the figure inside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a man in a dark gray overcoat, slender, with slightly curly hair, regular features but a haggard face, heavy dark circles under his eyes, and bloodshot eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared intently at the digital clock in front of him, counting down along with its numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“58, 57…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This might be the countdown to his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small detective agency was fitted with twenty-eight cameras, hidden with over a hundred traps, and he even held a switch in his hand—if pressed, the pre-planted explosives would blow the agency sky-high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Wu Xian’s hand appeared two new objects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Praise the Weird Mother, offer me flesh and bone, cover my eyes to preserve life, clap to honor the Master…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This space made him feel comfortable, at ease, like a wanderer who had labored for years abroad and finally returned to his homeland, finally able to shed his burdens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his left hand was a burning incense stick; in his right, a booklet bearing the words “Favored Person’s Credential.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cold fingers released their grip; Wu Xian opened his eyes and looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no longer in the detective agency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could make sense of it, a pair of blackened hands reached out from behind, gripping his eyes tightly—coldness surged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian plunged his hand into the smoke of the True Fire Talisman and pulled out a yellow talisman; the other two smoky talismans dissolved into nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this, he had neglected himself for three years, poured in nearly everything he had, ruined his health, exhausted his mind, and spent every ounce of effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet these odd jobs were merely to supplement his household income; the case he had truly been investigating all along was one entrusted to him by a mysterious client.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Wu Xian sensed movement in the darkness behind the statue—pairs of crimson eyes crept closer, and the incense stick in his hand burned faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike other detectives, Wu Xian investigated this case not for money, nor because of a missing relative, nor out of any grand ideal—he simply felt an uncontrollable curiosity and obsession toward the Fudi Case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he could finally see the answer with his own eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One statue bore black fur, protruding bony spines, beast-like in form, its black horns grown into a crown-like shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an endless dark wilderness; three statues surrounded him, red candles before each illuminated the center, leaving all else unseen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first page of the Credential read: “Favored Person Wu Xian, you have arrived at Fudi. Choose one deity to worship—divine protection is the key to survival in Fudi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were six more pages in the Credential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the incense stick was inserted, the other two statues vanished; the unrest in the darkness ceased; the smoke from the incense formed three smoky talismans upon the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian’s detective partners had also received similar text messages; most of them had vanished, and the rest had withdrawn from the investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was actually a setting that most infinite-stream novels should have, yet most deliberately avoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to data gathered by Wu Xian and his detective partners, the number of people disappearing each year due to the Fudi Case reached a terrifying scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three statues must hold meaning, but the incense stick burned shorter by the second, leaving Wu Xian no time for prolonged thought—he inserted the incense stick into the incense burner before the yellow-robed statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of all those aware of this case, only Wu Xian’s ragtag hired detective team was willing to investigate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coldness invaded Wu Xian’s body, rendering him unable to press the switch—he couldn’t help but regret it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One statue wore full yellow robes, crowned with a ceremonial headdress, its limbs and head mere blurred lights, the robe covered in dense clerical script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fudi Case was a massive disappearance case with unknown causes, global scope, an exceptionally large number of missing persons, and randomly selected victims.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3, 2, 1—the countdown ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One statue was composed of dozens of blue bubbles, above which floated a crown-shaped halo; each bubble contained a mysterious artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shit… this is even more insane than I imagined.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lights turned on; the room was empty; the remote control had fallen beneath the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian was also going to “disappear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Favored Person’s Credential: Proof of identity for a Favored Person of Fudi; possessing this credential grants entry to Fudi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dual-Use Method requires pairing with other talismans… ‘Filth Glyph’ sounds too dirty… I’ll pick True Fire Talisman!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before each statue stood an altar, upon which rested two red candles and an incense burner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time grew nearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Incense Stick for Worshiping Deities: An ordinary incense stick, usable for offerings to deities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian’s eyes held a trace of fear, but mostly excitement and anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the question many readers wondered about: the death toll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me see your methods—hypnosis, drugs, cyborgs, advanced tech—worst case, aliens.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian didn’t know where these talismans were used or what effects they had, but he knew he had to choose before the incense stick burned out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such precautions, he was confident no one could take him away silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blessing from Unknown Immortal Deities: 【One Becomes Three】—Adds two additional choices to deity worship rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All lights went out simultaneously; the monitor turned to static; the last image Wu Xian saw was a pair of blackened hands reaching from the darkness, covering his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Blessing page, a line of green text appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Wu Xian remained to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dual-Use Method: When using the next non-Dual-Use talisman, its activation count doubles. Usage remaining: [2\u002F2].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This case was called the “Fudi Case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday at noon, he received a text message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian pinched the talisman between his fingers, pondering how to use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Careless—I should’ve gotten some exorcism talismans to stick on…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please follow and read daily—if you find this book even slightly appealing, your daily reading truly matters to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s name was Wu Xian, a third-rate private detective; this was his detective agency, where he often took on odd jobs—investigating affairs, catching mistresses, photographing celebrities, buying train tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chose this statue for no special reason—only because it looked more human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“27, 26…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his choice was made, the final statue vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were: Talismans, Divine Powers, Artifacts, Blessings, Curses, Miscellaneous—he flipped through them; only the Blessings and Miscellaneous pages contained specific content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>La la la, new book out—hope you like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wu Xian hovered his hand above the smoky talismans, a stream of information entered his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would happen when the incense stick burned out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian immediately turned to the three statues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three… Is this the effect of 【One Becomes Three】? Wasn’t there supposed to be only one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faintly, Wu Xian heard a whispered prayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian carefully read every word on the Credential, finding it absurd—after three years of investigation, the truth turned out to be a supernatural event?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at the same time, he felt a quiet joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the investigation deepened, Wu Xian’s teammates vanished one by one; the few remaining fled in terror, as if they’d seen ghosts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sender was “Fuyuan Chenghuang”; the message read: “You will enter Fudi at midnight on February 26. Prepare accordingly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New books are hard, and suspense novels even harder—please try not to hoard this book. Sobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many think the doubling of annual deaths is a huge number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Miscellaneous page had two lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True Fire Talisman: Release a true flame. Usage remaining: [3\u002F3].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filth Glyph: Infuse an object with a trace of “filth,” which lasts until exhausted—can corrupt artifacts, break spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet inexplicably, despite this staggering death toll, the world’s population structure remained healthy, social order stable, and public calls for investigation nearly nonexistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can calculate it yourself: suppose each copy has only two participants, and only one dies each time—how many deaths are needed to assemble a copy with two veterans who each have one experience? Two experiences? Three? Even ten?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer is exponential growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I believe the later chapters of this book can provide a solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1383,"2026-06-20T14:31:06.102Z","Qwen3-Next 80B","b674d65192dd40bd6ed22b7daa448d87c3ed176a9f5a9bc8df49fa0a128a5d20","heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-2",null,556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheavenly-official-bestows-evil-cover.jpg"]