Chapter 972: Chapter 687: Night Raid_2
Ever since Yang Xiao woke from his coma, it was this unique nurse taking charge of his ward. Yang Xiao clearly remembered this person was left-handed, but now, her habitual hand had become the right one, and not just once.
"Ah!"
A cup of hot water spilled onto the nurse’s shoes, making her jump up immediately.
"Sorry, sorry, I didn’t notice."
Yang Xiao "accidentally" knocked over the water glass on the bedside cabinet, which was filled with the scalding hot water Xi Menxiu had just fetched for him.
"Bring the bag over, quick, there’s still some burn medication left from what you brought last time." Yang Xiao apologized while directing Xi Menxiu to retrieve the backpack from the chair.
Xi Menxiu reacted quickly; he had never brought any medication for Yang Xiao, nor had Da Xiong and Yu Shu. He immediately realized there was something wrong with the nurse in front of him.
The nurse was still focused on dealing with her shoes and socks soaked by the hot water. As Xi Menxiu handed over the backpack, he discreetly felt for a handgun from behind.
"Do not move!" Xi Menxiu raised the gun to the woman’s head and sternly said, "Lift your head, raise your hands up!!"
The nurse raised her head and was instantly petrified by the scene before her, "You... what are you doing?"
Realizing from Xi Menxiu’s expression that he wasn’t joking, the nurse’s eyes filled with terror, tears pouring down her face, and her body shaking violently.
"Take off the mask, I’ll say it only once!"
Xi Menxiu aimed from her head to her chest. The head’s target was too small, easy to miss, but two shots to the body would first disable her resistance, followed by a shot to the head. He and Yang Xiao had been trained by the same instructor.
By now, Yang Xiao had reached for the Drama Robe, drew the Human Bone Staff with a backhand, and swung it hard, putting in seven to eight parts of his strength. At this moment, Yang Xiao didn’t hold back at all, as he could only guess one person who infiltrated closely—it was the mysterious woman responsible for Captain Fang’s demise and the Jingping Town massacre!
This blow, capable of knocking a normal Fierce Grade Apostle back to their infancy, only made the nurse retreat several steps. When she looked up again, her eyes had changed; the whites dissolved, and the sockets were pitch black.
"Bang!"
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Xi Menxiu immediately opened fire, the intense gunshots echoed in the room. But for an enemy that even Yang Xiao couldn’t defeat, the bullets had minimal effect. In desperation, Xi Menxiu reversed his grip to draw a dagger strapped to his leg, ready to charge.
In the nick of time, Yang Xiao jumped off the bed, swung the Ghost Lantern directly at the nurse, drawing a vast amount of spiritual power, and the Green Light Cage instantly formed, trapping the nurse within.
"I’m going to call for backup!" Xi Menxiu stumbled and dashed outside.
"Come back!"
Yang Xiao shouted. When Xi Menxiu turned around, Yang Xiao directly used the Soul-Capturing Mirror’s ability to throw him into the Mirror World.
The shots had already been fired in the room, but for so long, there was still no movement outside, indicating the medical staff and guard team outside were all dead. In this situation, if Xi Menxiu rushed out, he might step right into an ambush.
Fortunately, Yang Xiao had a backup plan. He disassembled one of the Ancient Mirrors given by the Chamber of Commerce and hid it under the pillow, which was now proving to be useful.
The nurse held captive by the green light was soon shrouded by an eerie black mist. Yang Xiao could feel that it wasn’t the Ghost Lantern unable to dispel the black mist, but rather his spiritual power was far inferior to hers.
After a round of confrontation, Yang Xiao confirmed this individual was undoubtedly a genuine Ghost-level Apostle. Although not as powerful as Ming Yue, her spiritual power was in no way inferior to the Pingxi Marquis or the deceased Xiu Sect Master, presenting trouble for him today.
What astonished Yang Xiao even more was her audacity. Not only was the Patrol Defense Office searching for her, but even the Dark Army, Chamber of Commerce, and United Federation were also seeking her out. In such a situation, she still dared to return to Rongcheng to kill. She was truly remarkable.
Since the Green Light Cage couldn’t reveal her true appearance, Yang Xiao hesitated no longer. As he dismantled the cage, he activated the Soul-Capturing Mirror, escaping into the Mirror World in the blink of an eye.
He never intended to kill this woman himself; the gap in their strength was too huge, fighting would only lead to death.
After escaping into the Mirror World, Yang Xiao did not see Xi Menxiu. Then, he heard a scream from not far away and secretly cursed. Yang Xiao immediately chased after it, running to the corner of the corridor, just in time to see Xi Menxiu being chased like a stray dog by a Little Mirror Ghost.
"Captain, your kid has gone crazy, he wants to beat me to death!" Xi Menxiu seemed to see a savior in Yang Xiao, tears and snot pouring out in a stream.
The Little Mirror Ghost, holding a stick and having a good time, had already broken Xi Menxiu’s head, blood covering half his face.
Seeing Yang Xiao’s unfriendly expression as he drew the Ghost Bamboo Stick, the Little Mirror Ghost sensed danger, squealing as it ran away, abandoning the stick.
"How are you?" Yang Xiao helped the kneeling Xi Menxiu up.
"Captain, you can’t spoil kids. If it weren’t for him being your son, I would’ve beaten him a long time ago!" Xi Menxiu complained, pressing on the wound on his head.
"Stop the nonsense, let’s go!"
Yang Xiao led Xi Menxiu to a safe spot, returned to the real world, and immediately contacted Director Nalan. Within twenty minutes, reinforcements arrived. Before the meeting, Yang Xiao gently tapped the back of Xi Menxiu’s head with the Human Bone Staff.
It wasn’t a matter of distrust, but such a suddenly emerging "son" of his was difficult to explain. Forgetting it was beneficial for everyone.
When they led the reinforcements back, Yang Xiao discovered everyone on the floor where his ward was had collapsed, but they were still breathing. Upon preliminary inspection, they were merely unconscious, the disguised nurse also unconscious in the break room, her clothes taken.
Due to Yang Xiao’s tap, Xi Menxiu had memory inconsistencies, so Yang Xiao explained the situation in full detail.
"What audacity, having killed so many people and yet daring to return to Rongcheng," Nalan Shuo hadn’t expected this person to have such gall. The Yu Yuan Sect members were already dead, yet she still wanted to complete the task, how many benefits were promised?
But soon, Nalan Shuo noticed something amiss. Judging by that mysterious female evil cultivator’s personality, it was unlikely she would leave survivors. But this time, she killed no one; even the five security personnel from the Patrol Defense team were merely unconscious.
"Director, it seems this person might not be the same one I encountered before," after everyone left, Yang Xiao privately approached Nalan Shuo with his explanation, "The person who came this time seems like they didn’t want to cause a big commotion, and moreover..."
"Moreover what?"
"I feel this person might not have wanted to kill me," Yang Xiao voiced his suspicion. Once they engaged in battle, Yang Xiao realized there was a significant gap in their strength, based on her skills; if she genuinely intended to kill, there would be no need for such complications.
This time seemed more like a test or confirming his physical condition, or perhaps... searching for something.
Caught in such timing, Yang Xiao immediately realized the individual was likely targeting the ghost phone.
As the highest-ranking field commander and survivor at the explosion scene, it was logical someone would suspect him after the Resentful Eye disappeared following the explosion.
If that were the reasoning, then this person’s identity wasn’t merely restricted to Yu Yuan Sect or evil cultivators; this individual might well be a local expert of Rongcheng, catching wind of something and coming here for treasure.
Upon hearing Yang Xiao’s speculation, Nalan Shuo nodded, "Indeed, I also find it strange. Regardless, your target is now too apparent; from today, you move to reside in the Patrol Defense Office, just live in my office, until the investigation is clear."
"Thanks a lot." Yang Xiao knew this was Nalan Shuo’s goodwill, and he indeed needed rest. The concept of attacking him in the hospital differed drastically from assaulting the Patrol Defense Office. He was confident the person wouldn’t dare; additionally, the technology department’s presence meant a higher safety factor.
"Director, among the female Apostles you know in Rongcheng, there shouldn’t be many with such prowess, right?" Although Yang Xiao hadn’t seen the person’s face clearly, he vaguely discerned the person’s form through the Green Light Cage, definitely a woman.
Pausing briefly, Nalan Shuo took a deep breath, "Not just a few, I only know of one."
"Dark Army Master Lin." Yang Xiao whispered.
Nalan Shuo nodded, looking cautiously around before lowering her voice, "This matter is too significant. You and I know it, do not disclose it to anyone. From this moment, you no longer get involved in this matter. I will continue the investigation and apply for an inquiry from above, and this matter will be explained to you."
