Wen Wen spent more than half a day in the containment facility before coming out and turning on his computer. He read the news for a long time every day, as well as catching up on what was happening around him.
The entire Furong River City was now shrouded in a somber atmosphere. Such a large-scale death event was not something that even the Hunter Association could completely conceal.
They could only announce to the public that Furong River Paradise had suffered a major fire, and many people had perished. The park director, who had been in a car accident and was now incapacitated, bore all the responsibility and blame.
However, Mr. L had made so many arrangements at Furong River Paradise that it was unlikely the park director was entirely unaware of them. Therefore, he wasn't unfairly burdened with this responsibility.
Despite many suspicious aspects to the incident, when all the survivors firmly believed it was a fire, a few dissenting voices could do nothing to change the narrative.
Wen Wen enjoyed reading such news because it allowed him to clearly understand that the world was not entirely as it appeared. Maintaining such a mindset was crucial when encountering things that transcended one's worldview, allowing for the preservation of rationality.
Furthermore, it allowed him to realize that he was also saving others, not just pursuing personal excitement.
For him, information suppression was not an unacceptable matter. Although many people would find countless reasons to oppose it, Wen Wen knew that some things were not suitable for public disclosure.
Having handled numerous cases, Wen Wen was well aware of how easily people believed rumors and how easily they acted foolishly under their influence.
In fact, the vast majority of people were easily swayed by rumors and the manipulative words of others. What was interesting was that according to scientific surveys, most people believed they were the least likely to be affected by rumors, and instead worried more about others being influenced by them.
If everyone were truly as astute as they believed themselves to be, then where did all those who believed rumors come from whenever they appeared?
Therefore, Wen Wen could fully understand the necessity of information suppression. In any case, he had several channels that ordinary people could not access, and at least the information he personally received was highly accurate.
He adopted the attitude of "letting sleeping dogs lie" as long as it didn't concern him. Since the information he accessed was not affected, he naturally had no inclination to criticize information suppression.
Afterward, Wen Wen stayed at home for a few more days. During this time, he wore the warehouse administrator's badge, and under its influence, he researched engraving runes on weapons in an extremely rational state.
Wen Wen was already quite rational, and with the badge's influence, he became more like a machine than a person, capable of researching tedious runes for days without feeling bored.
This was also why Wen Wen usually did not wear this badge; this state was too dull. Most things were not good in excess, and rationality was no exception.
Through these days of intensive research, Wen Wen had made some progress. As long as he continued to study, he was sure to be able to create his own runic weapons one day.
Concurrently, after drinking the residual blood of the chicken demon, Tao Qingqing fell into a deep sleep. After this sleep, she should become stronger, and Wen Wen would also become stronger as a result.
He also discovered that as long as Hu Youling was fed normally, she would not weaken. Her inability to absorb yang energy merely prevented her from growing stronger, so Hu Youling was quite easy to care for, provided he brought her food twice a day.
Initially, Hu Youling was a picky eater, but after Wen Wen deliberately starved her for a day or two, she became well-behaved.
Both humans and monsters were the same; without a bit of discipline, they didn't know their place.
"Hmm... I've been cooped up at home for days, it's time to get out and about."
In the morning, Wen Wen received a text message from Lin Zheyuan, asking him to go to the Hunter Association to give a statement about the incident at the park a few days prior.
However, Wen Wen was wearing the badge at the time and felt that the matter was not as important as his research, so he did not go.
After taking off the badge, Wen Wen ate something and then drove to the Hunter Association, located at the Furong River City Eighth Mental Hospital.
It was still as desolate as before. The sign for the Eighth Mental Hospital had become even more dilapidated. The security guard at the entrance was an assistant with his arm in a cast and his head wrapped in bandages, making the place appear even more desolate.
Upon entering the main building, Wen Wen found it to be very busy. Most of the staff were overwhelmed, and some were even working while injured. The impact of the park incident on the Hunter Association had not fully subsided.
After wandering around for a while, a female assistant with black hair tied in a ponytail walked over and extended her hand to Wen Wen.
"Hello, freelance hunter Wen Wen. My name is Miao Xinyi, Captain Lin's secretary. The place for the statement is in another building. Please follow me." Su Dan Fiction Network.
"That guy actually has a secretary? Tsk, so he's also a man of passion, enjoying himself quite well."
Wen Wen's eyes roamed over Miao Xinyi. She was of good appearance and had a decent figure. Keeping such a beautiful secretary, Lin Zheyuan probably had ill intentions...
Miao Xinyi sensed Wen Wen's gaze and frowned. She said, "That's right, I'm also his wife."
"Oh, oh, greetings, sister-in-law."
Wen Wen awkwardly withdrew his gaze. His previous words implied that Lin Zheyuan was having an affair with his secretary and was being unfaithful behind his wife's back. It just so happened that the person herself had overheard, making him feel a bit embarrassed.
After a somewhat awkward walk, Wen Wen followed Miao Xinyi to a room. Inside, there was a table, and sitting opposite it were two middle-aged men with stern expressions.
This environment immediately reminded Wen Wen of a job interview, making him nervous. It felt like when you've already graduated but still feel inexplicably intimidated seeing your teacher back at school.
Fortunately, these two middle-aged men, though they looked intimidating, did not make things difficult for Wen Wen. In fact, they were quite appreciative of him and had repeatedly invited Wen Wen to join the association, which Wen Wen politely declined.
For the Hunter Association, the kind of talent they needed was not those with strong power or excellent talent, but those with high initiative and enthusiasm for hunting monsters. Talent, as long as one was a superpower user, was all pretty much the same.
No matter how good the talent or how strong the power, if they did not participate in hunting monsters, they were of no use to them.
Wen Wen recounted his experiences at Furong River Paradise to the two men in detail, omitting only some information related to the Disaster Containment Facility.
Afterward, the two men asked for some details. Wen Wen answered them skillfully, and then they let Wen Wen leave.
"The process this time was also quite simple. It seems the Hunter Association doesn't engage in superficial bureaucracy, making many things overly complicated."
Emerging from the statement room, Wen Wen found Miao Xinyi waiting outside. Upon seeing Wen Wen exit, she told him, "Captain Lin wants to see you. He has something to discuss."