Paranormal incident investigation notes

"The...distribution of evil forces?"

"right."

Shu Changshan solemnly nodded: "You can understand it this way. At this stage, the distribution of evil forces in this mountainous area can be regarded as the background environment. Then, by blocking the area, the background environment remains unchanged. When it comes to monsters When we hold a ceremony, the ceremony will cause certain fluctuations in the background environment.

By coordinating with our team, through corresponding rituals to strengthen my inspiration, and then comparing it with the previous unchanged background environment, I can know where the changes have occurred. And that's where the monsters gather together, perform rituals, and try to provide guidance to the stars. When the time comes, it will be your business how to eliminate them. "

This set of arguments... seems to make sense logically.

However, facing Shu Changshan's request, Lu Ming still frowned slightly.

Compared with Shu Changshan's rhetoric and the logic behind it, he is more concerned about the impact these requirements can have on human society.

The first three requirements are not difficult to achieve. Only the fourth one, if this area of ​​about 2,000 square kilometers is blocked, the impact on society will be relatively large.

During the early search, Lu Ming had roughly memorized the terrain and population distribution of this area.

There are seven large highways and three railways passing through this mountainous area of ​​Nanli Mountain. As for the small roads, it cannot be counted.

Although this mountainous area has a relatively small permanent population, it also has up to 16 natural villages, as well as three scenic spots, 12 forest range stations, a laser research institute, two botanical research institutes, two wildlife research institutes, and several others. A miscellaneous organization.

To block all these villages, roads and institutions is too much.

Or we can further improve the accuracy to exclude as many villages and institutions as possible from the blockade area, but at least those roads and railways cannot be excluded.

"Mr. Shu, in this case... too many people and infrastructure need to be blocked."

Lu Ming considered his words: "Is there any way to seal off less places? For example, make some improvements in other aspects, find more blood, etc."

Shu Changshan pondered for a moment and said: "Some places on the edge of mountainous areas, if you strengthen search and patrol to ensure that monsters do not place ritual sites there, then it is indeed not necessary to blockade them. But our people must not enter the deep mountains." Otherwise, it will affect my spiritual power and make my perception inaccurate."

Lu Ming breathed a sigh of relief.

Those places further into the mountains are less populated and have fewer villages. Most villages and institutions are still located on the edge of mountainous areas. If the fringe areas could not be blocked, almost ten villages would be spared the fate of being blocked.

Zhang Dingshan asked: "Where is the road?"

There are seven large highways and three railways, and countless people and goods, vehicles and wealth pass through them every day. Blocking them is no joke. Even with the authority of the second operations team and even the operations department, it feels a bit tricky.

Shu Changshan pondered and said: "As for the railway, you don't have to worry about it. After all, the railway is closed, and there are no people getting off the train in the middle, and people will leave as they came, so it will have less interference with my inspiration. As for the highway..."

He Wei cheered up: "Those seven large highways are also closed. They are all expressways, and there are no intersections in the middle."

Shu Changshan was a little embarrassed: "If we don't block it, we can do it reluctantly. However, the number of people collecting blood needs to be increased to 20 people. Try your best to make up for it. Also, there is no way to do it, small roads must be blocked."

"This is no problem." Zhang Dingshan immediately expressed his stance.

Anyway, after blocking those villages and institutions, it is estimated that there will be few people walking on these small roads. Even if everything is blocked, the impact will be limited and within the acceptable range.

He Wei has already fetched the map in a hurry. Following the map, several people discussed and delineated the areas and ranges that needed to be sealed. According to the final statistics, within the closed area, there are a total of five natural villages, one scenic spot, one plant and animal research institute, six forest range stations, and three miscellaneous institutions, with a total population of less than 5,000.

If these institutions and villages are blocked, the impact will not be huge. There was only one person who made Lu Ming feel a little embarrassed.

Nanli Laser Research Institute.

It is located more than ten kilometers deep into the blocked area, near the top of a mountain peak. It is a research institution affiliated with a world-renowned university. Because it pays more attention to air quality and light pollution, and also considers factors such as transportation and environment, it was finally located here.

A total of hundreds of scientific researchers and dozens of administrative staff work here.

No matter how we delimit the blockade area, Nanli Laser Research Institute will be included in the blockade area. At the same time, because of its high level, Operation Team 2 alone no longer has the authority to block it for more than ten days.

At least Director Li Wenhua is qualified to issue this order.

"or……"

Lu Ming considered his words: "If we want to seal off this area, it's not impossible. But, can we temporarily relocate all the people who were originally in this area?"

Just like this laser research institute. It is difficult to lock so many people in the research institute for more than ten days. But if they are asked to suspend their work for more than ten days, and no one is left there during this period, it can be done with the authority of the Second Action Team.

As well as those villages, on the grounds that "geological exploration agencies predict that there is a high probability of geological disasters", the villagers can be temporarily relocated without any hidden dangers. This is much easier than locking them in the village and not allowing them to come out.

Shu Changshan shook his head: "If they are people who come here occasionally, they can move away. Those who have lived here, worked and lived here for a long time cannot move away. Because these people have become the soul of this area. Part of my power. Moving it away rashly will disturb my spiritual power and make my inspiration unable to be sensed."

Although they couldn't quite understand Shu Changshan's words, several people could still understand his conclusion.

"One more question. Is there any danger in sealing so many people together with those monsters?"

"No. At this critical moment, the monsters will not be stupid enough to kill people and expose themselves."

After getting this answer, Zhang Dingshan said: "Okay. I understand."

He did not directly agree to Shu Changshan to do this. This will require further internal discussion.

Shu Changshan left temporarily to further perfect the ceremony he was about to perform. Zhang Dingshan and the three of them stayed in the room, each in silence.

After a moment, Lu Ming said: "If Shu Changshan insists on a complete blockade and there are no subsequent compromises, there is no need for us to hesitate here. We can just reject it directly."

He Wei frowned and said, "I still don't really believe in Shu Changshan's plan. But if his plan doesn't involve much, then just give it a try. Anyway, there is no loss."

Zhang Dingshan knocked on the table.

"Now that you have made up your mind to follow the path of Shu Changshan for the time being, don't hesitate. Let's try it and see if it works."

Here lies the crux of the matter. Since the consequences are bearable, if you give it a try, you may even get higher returns, so why not give it a try?

"I feel like we need to be more prudent."

Lu Ming considered it and said: "In any case, once Shu Changshan's plan is implemented, objectively speaking, we have left space and time for the monsters. I am worried about what they will do during this period. For example...besieging villages or institutions and sacrificing the people inside?"

Although Shu Changshan believed that this situation would not happen, he had to consider this possibility.

He Wei thought for a moment and said: "This problem is easy to solve. First, in those villages, people with military training were selected to form temporary village protection teams and distributed weapons to them. I checked and found that all these villages have There are veterans. There are also some in the security teams of those institutions.

Second, mobilize satellite resources to closely follow the changes in these villages and institutions from space. With our resources, it is possible to take a photo with a resolution of up to five centimeters for every village and institution every half hour on average. Don’t worry even if it’s dark, satellites can take low-light photos.

Flying a drone is afraid of disturbing some spiritual power, but satellites in space will not, right?

Third, multiple emergency alarm devices are installed in every place. Once there is a change, the police will be called immediately. No matter how powerful the monsters are, they will not prevent people from triggering an alarm. By the way, the alarm signal uses satellite communication to prevent communication from being cut off. "

Lu Ming cheered up and said, "Okay. With this three-pronged approach, there will be no worries at all. In this case, I think there is no need to distinguish between temporary stays and long-term residences. We can just block it all together."

Anyway, if you want to block some people, then just block them all.

"Okay, just apply to Director Li."

Under the gaze of the two people, Zhang Dingshan took out his mobile phone and dialed Li Wenhua's number. After listening to Zhang Dingshan describe the progress that his side has made, the clues and intelligence obtained, and the next arrangements, Li Wenhua was silent for a moment on the other side of the microphone.

After that, he said in a tired voice: "I don't know if your team is unlucky or something, but why do you always encounter such difficult cases? Other teams may not encounter them in their entire careers. once."

Zhang Dingshan said lightly: "This may be a bit unlucky for our team. But for our civilization, I think this is a blessing."

"Lucky?"

"All of us should be grateful that this kind of case is handled by us and not by other teams. If our team can't handle it well, then... no team can handle it well."

Zhang Dingshan's tone was calm, but his words were full of unabashed confidence.

"What a strong tone." There was a hint of smile in Li Wenhua's voice: "Okay. I agree to your application. But one thing, your second team must understand that this Shu Changshan has not yet produced any solid evidence. The so-called magic eyes, star spirits, light chasers, world destroyers, etc. are all his one-sided words. I don’t object to you temporarily following his path and giving it a try, but you must know it in your heart and listen to his words. Watch his actions, but don’t trust them entirely.”

"yes."

Li Wenhua made almost the same judgment as several members of the second action team.

At the same time, it is obvious that although Li Wenhua paid enough attention to this case, he still had some doubts in his mind about whether this case involved "destruction of the world" and he was not fully convinced. If it weren't for this, I'm afraid his tone wouldn't be so relaxed.

Of course, this may also be due to the fact that they have enough confidence in the second action team.

After finalizing the matter, Lu Ming immediately informed Shu Changshan and determined that the blockade period would start at ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

Of course, relevant blockade notices will be issued now. The reason why a buffer time is set aside is mainly for transporting supplies and arranging emergency matters, such as when someone needs emergency treatment.

By ten o'clock the next morning, this long and narrow mountain range, which was about 40 kilometers at its widest point and about 70 kilometers at its longest point, was slightly curved, as well as several villages, institutions, etc. in it, officially entered a state of lockdown. .

All personnel staying here have received strict orders. Due to a certain military operation, no one is allowed to leave the village or institutional area where they are located. If there is an urgent matter, you need to contact the outside world immediately and report it to the command department for discussion and then make a decision.

Moreover, a temporary village protection team has been established, weapons have been issued, emergency alarm devices have been installed, and satellite observation resources in space have been allocated.

Thousands of people in total showed unexpected compliance with this sudden blockade order. Except for a few people who had strong dissatisfaction but calmed down after being dissuaded by grassroots staff, others could only complain a few words and then accepted the result.

Of course, this may also be related to the fact that the second operation team specially applied for a large amount of funds, which will be distributed to everyone in the name of lost time wages, compensation fees, etc. after the mission is over.

In short, this matter was finalized.

After that, two helicopters took off roaringly from the temporary base. One carried Shu Changshan, Zhang Dingshan, Lu Ming, and He Wei, and the other carried several guards, and flew towards the deep mountains of Nanli Mountain.

On the plane, Shu Changshan looked at the mountains, rivers and vegetation below seriously, and from time to time sketched some characters in his notebook that only he understood. Sometimes he would ask the helicopter to land on the ground. If the landing conditions were not met, he would rappel down and look carefully at something on a certain mountain or hillside.

Sometimes he would also use some bone powder prepared in advance - these bone powder are ground from human bones. According to him, the bone powder ground from human bones has a special spiritual power - sprinkle it into the air and observe the movement of the mountain wind. It is very detailed in which direction they fall when they are blown, what shape they take after landing on the ground, where they fall more and where they fall less.

In some places, he would release flying insects such as flies, mosquitoes, and bees to observe their behavior and see where they flew and where they landed.

After a busy day and surveying dozens of places in the mountains, Shu Changshan's brows gradually wrinkled.

After surveying another place, he finally said: "Chief Zhang, you also need to stop all signal towers and network communications in this area."

This request was really hard for Lu Ming to understand.

"Their interference is too great, and the spiritual energy in this area is disturbed too much."

Lu Ming frowned and said, "Will radio signals and network communications disrupt spiritual power?"

"Yes." Shu Changshan said: "In a mystical sense, light, especially invisible light, is a very special symbol."

Lu Ming closed his mouth angrily.

Radio waves are also light, and from a physical perspective, there's nothing wrong with that.

Now that we have achieved this step, there is nothing wrong with going one step further and cutting off network communications. At worst, the compensation will be more in the future, just to compensate the people in the blocked area who have no network and cannot go out.

As for those emergency alarm devices, don't worry. They use satellite communications, not signal towers.

Zhang Dingshan whispered: "Every organization and every village will be assigned a satellite phone for emergency contact."

"yes."

After finishing these things, Shu Changshan directed the helicopter to fly among the mountains and jungles for several hours, and surveyed more than a dozen places, before finally saying: "Okay. You can go back."

Lu Ming said: "What should we do next?"

"wait."

Shu Changshan seemed to have confidence at this moment: "Wait for the spiritual power in this area to settle. The more they settle, the more obvious the disturbance to the spiritual power caused by the monsters' rituals will be in the later stage."