Chapter 239: Three Wife-Protecting Maniacs (Part 1)
Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Three Wife-Protecting Maniacs (Part 1)
The people Bai Ye sent arrived quickly.
Yun Sheng, Si Jin, and Xing Che handed the injured students over to them before turning and heading for the parked aircraft.
As soon as they entered the cabin, Bai Ye handed them a compiled testimony.
His expression was even more solemn than it had been on the video call. "The organization behind those men in gray is called the ’Dark Nest.’ They’ve been researching a drug that can control a Sentinel’s spiritual power, and that induction agent was just a prototype. Their true goal is to create something that can completely control an SSS-level Sentinel."
As he spoke, his grave gaze suddenly fell on Si Jin. "And you were one of the first test subjects they targeted."
A cold glint flashed in Si Jin’s eyes. He pursed his lips and said nothing.
Yun Sheng felt his body tense slightly and subconsciously tightened her grip on his hand.
"We extracted the memories of that man in gray. You’ve been on their radar for a long time. They were behind the incident when you fell and became a Dark Sentinel. They planned to control you during your spiritual power rampage, but who would have thought you’d manage to retain your basic sanity, giving them no opportunity to strike.
After that, they secretly orchestrated many incidents of Sentinels having ’accidental’ rampages, but they did it so covertly that they were never discovered. Once they successfully created the induction agent prototype, they targeted you again..."
As Bai Ye spoke in a low, cold voice, Si Jin’s body grew even more rigid. The knuckles of his other hand, hanging at his side, turned white from how tightly he clenched it.
A fierce light churned in his eyes, like the terrifying, layered storm clouds that gather before a tempest.
Yun Sheng felt his hand trembling slightly. A sharp pang shot through her heart, and she tightened her grip, stepping half a pace closer until her shoulder pressed against his arm, offering him silent support.
Si Jin felt her move closer, felt her tension and worry. The churning chill in his heart seemed to be gently suppressed by something, and the trembling in his fingertips slowly subsided.
He was silent for a moment before he finally spoke. "So, they’re still trying to capture me?"
Bai Ye’s expression grew even graver as he nodded. "Their initial targets were this batch of Preparatory Guides in field training. You were probably an unexpected bonus."
When Si Jin escaped them on Capital Star, the leader of the men in gray probably never expected him to show up here.
An SSS-level Dark Sentinel, delivering himself right to their doorstep? How could they possibly pass that up?!
Xing Che, who had been leaning against the cabin wall and listening, suddenly interjected, "So, you’re saying their original goal was to create an induction agent to control High-level Sentinels, but now they’re targeting these Preparatory Guides. Are they trying to control guides too?"
Bai Ye glanced at him out of the corner of his eye and nodded. "The abducted students are all Preparatory Guides with high potential. Their goal is likely to start with the Preparatory Guides to establish a complete system of control."
After he finished speaking, the cabin fell so silent you could hear a pin drop. Everyone’s expression was grim.
Yun Sheng thought of the students who were still missing, of the injured Cheng Nian and the others...
It was a good thing they had arrived in time. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
She took a deep breath and looked up at Bai Ye, her face pale and her voice tight. "The students who were taken... can they all be found? Brother Guo and the others are still missing. If the men in gray find them, will they..."
Bai Ye said, "According to his memories, the orders from his superiors were to focus on capturing the Preparatory Guides. But if they caught Sentinels, they were to take them as well. Because those Sentinels... are the best test subjects."
Yun Sheng’s heart dropped.
"Then what are we standing around for? We have to go save them!"
All of Zone 10 was massive, full of caves and dense forests. If the men in gray were hiding somewhere, lying in wait, they could capture a lot of people!
"I’ve already reported to the Tower. They’ll be sending reinforcements immediately."
At this, Bai Ye paused. He stared intently at Yun Sheng, a complex mix of emotions swirling in his eyes.
His stare made Yun Sheng’s skin crawl. Just as she was about to speak, Bai Ye continued.
"I’ll arrange the rescue mission, but you... you must stay in the cabin. Don’t go outside again!"
Yun Sheng froze, the sense of unease inside her flaring up.
"What else did that man confess? Something about me?"
Previously, Si Jin had suddenly told Xing Che to protect her while he went to the central area, saying it was to deal with that potential threat before the masterminds could discover her special ability.
Now Bai Ye was saying the same thing, making her even more uneasy.
Bai Ye met her shocked and uncertain gaze. His Adam’s apple bobbed, as if it took a great deal of effort to force the words out.
"His superiors gave specific orders about you. If you are seen, you are to be captured at any cost. Yun Sheng, you are their number one target!"
His words confirmed Yun Sheng’s suspicions.
Those people really were after her!
At the thought, a chill ran down Yun Sheng’s spine.
Si Jin immediately tightened his grip on her hand. Xing Che dropped his lazy demeanor, and Bai Ye’s face grew as dark as a thundercloud.
They all looked at her at the same time, their eyes filled with worry.
Yun Sheng met their gazes, took a deep breath, and forcefully suppressed the surging fear and unease.
"If I’m their number one target, then that’s all the more reason for me to go!"
Waiting around to be captured was too passive. And the psychological pressure of knowing someone was constantly watching from the shadows, ready to strike at any moment, was just too much.
Instead of hiding here in fear, it was better to take the initiative and tear out this hidden threat by the roots.
’I don’t want to be the prey. I’ll be the hunter!’
"I’ll go with you." Si Jin looked down at Yun Sheng, the first to voice his support.
Xing Che straightened up, a rare seriousness in his amber-gold eyes. "Count me in."
Bai Ye looked at them, was silent for a moment, then turned to pick up his knife from the table. Its blade glinted coldly in the light.
He said in a low voice, "I’ll make the arrangements. I’m going with you."
For once, the three of them were in complete agreement. Regardless of their initial thoughts, at this moment, they all chose to respect Yun Sheng’s decision and support her.
Just then, the cabin door was suddenly opened from the outside.
Su Yuanzhou walked in with several Sentinels. His gaze swept around the cabin before landing directly on Yun Sheng, who was protectively surrounded by the three men.
He took a few steps forward and said bluntly, "Yun Sheng, can we talk?"
Yun Sheng met Su Yuanzhou’s unreadable gaze and gently pursed her lips.
’The original host’s so-called uncle sure has a knack for timing.’
’Showing up now to talk to me... What about? What’s his goal?’
Countless thoughts raced through her mind, but she revealed nothing on her face, only replying lightly, "Okay."