From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword-Chapter 342 - 256 The Same Contact Person_3

013 was clearly dealt with by myself. If 013 had powerful means of escaping that night, his reappearance should not be to inquire but to bring people to kill me instead.

Yet now, his presence seemed more like a rendezvous than an inquisition.

Why was that?

Lu Heng could only think of one possibility: the 013 before him was not the same one that had died that night.

Only this reason could explain why the current 013 was reacting this way.

Lu Heng quickly analyzed in his mind and then determined how he should respond.

Half a second later, Lu Heng's face showed confusion, and he asked, "You...weren't you dead?"

013 Black Crow's voice was calm as he asked, "What I want to know is, what happened outside the sanatorium that night? Weren't you on a mission to pursue the defector?"

This question once again confirmed the previous speculation.

The 013 before him did not know what had happened that night.

So, which of the two 013s was the real one?

Or were both real, and the one who died was a clone?

Thinking back to the dead 013's body, there was clearly something odd about it.

The missing heart and the strange time of death all indicated there was something wrong with that body.

And that burnt creature.

As well as the form 013 had taken... Black Crow.

Lu Heng finally thought of a possibility, a very rare kind of Abyss Demon.

If it were that type of Abyss Demon, everything would make sense.

Because the "clones" split from such an Abyss Demon would not have any psychic connection, and communication would require face-to-face interaction.

That is to say, the dead 013 would disappear along with all its memories.

And the current 013 would have no idea what the "clone" that died had experienced.

After figuring out the true identity of 013 Black Crow, Lu Heng did not let it show on his face. Instead, he pretended to be uninformed and challenged, "013 is dead. How can you prove your identity?"

013 Black Crow replied with an icy tone, "028, since I know your number, there is no need to prove my identity. Tell me, what happened that night?"

Lu Heng furrowed his brows for a moment before answering, "I don't know why you don't remember, but that night, we were chasing 027.

"Later we split up, and you, along with that werewolf, found 027 at the sanatorium and a fight ensued.

"When I arrived, you had already been dealt with, and Iron Blood's people came, so I had to leave quickly."

013 Black Crow was silent for a moment, then questioned, "027 was able to kill me?"

Lu Heng spread his hands, "He had help, and besides, I suspect he has official backing."

013 Black Crow fell into silence again. If 027 had official backing, things would become very complicated.

The information Lu Heng provided was a mess, but it also seemed true.

For instance, 027 having official backing seemed quite plausible.

After all, Chen Xuesong's work was highly confidential, and the one who replaced Chen Xuesong as 027, having official backing, made a lot of sense.

013 Black Crow thought for a moment before continuing to inquire, "Did you find out 027's identity?"

Regarding this question, Lu Heng had anticipated that the contact would ask, so he answered directly, "It seems to be a student of [Chen Xuesong], but which one I am not sure."

013 Black Crow pondered quietly for a moment, not asking further. Instead, he began to issue orders:

"Your mission now, in addition to continuing the pursuit of 027, is to find a way to retrieve some of 031's flesh and blood tissue."

Lu Heng's eyes widened, asking, "Retrieve the werewolf's flesh and blood?"

013 Black Crow confirmed, "Yes, retrieve Derek Wolf's flesh and blood tissues."

Lu Heng showed a puzzled expression and questioned, "But isn't it, that the body has been taken away by the Iron Blood Investigation Bureau? How would I go about retrieving it? And, the body was burned to a crisp, are you sure there are still flesh and blood left?"

013 Black Crow's eyes narrowed slightly, interrogating, "How do you know it was burned to a crisp?"

Lu Heng naturally replied, "I have been to Iron Blood Investigation Bureau's Coastal headquarters and have even reviewed the case file."

013 Black Crow said emphatically, "Since you have seen the file, then you have a way to access the body. Retrieve Derek Wolf's flesh and blood tissues; this is an order."

Lu Heng revealed a hint of displeasure in his eyes, "We'll see. I'll talk if there's a chance."

While speaking, Lu Heng was also considering why the Creator Organization would want Derek Wolf's flesh and blood tissues.

That werewolf was certainly not going to come back to life, so what use were its tissues?

They must only have research value now.

And 013 had said that Derek Wolf had the strongest self-healing ability currently known.

So, his cells must hold the secret to this formidable self-healing ability.

The Creator Organization has always been interested in the technology of the biological field, so it was not strange to conduct research on Derek Wolf's self-healing ability.

After the conversation was over, Lu Heng took a step forward, getting even closer to the 013 before him, even showing a dangerous light in his eyes.

013 Black Crow immediately shouted, "What do you think you're doing?"

"You had clearly died, and now you suddenly show up. Of course, I need to confirm whether or not you are a member of the organization," Lu Heng pressed forward another step.

013 Black Crow snorted, spread its wings, and transformed into a black crow, flying into the sky.

Lu Heng's palm twitched, but he ultimately did not attack. This 013 did not know what had happened that night, and killing it would only complicate matters further.

013 Black Crow flew into the sky, leaving a cold message behind, "Due to your mistake, I lost a clone, and you are responsible for this. You'd better catch 027 soon. Otherwise, I can't guarantee how long the organization will tolerate you."

Lu Heng retorted directly, "If you're so capable, why don't you catch him yourself? Piss me off, and I'll chop up your clone."