Chapter 381: Humanoid Weapon
Chapter 381: Chapter 381: Humanoid Weapon
"Master, please punish your slave." Lan Xin knelt piously before Ning Xuan, his hands on his knees, head bowed.
Ning Xuan placed one hand on Lan Xin’s head and the other on his back, over his heart. She sent her Flame Energy probing into his bloodstream. The impact caused his blood vessels to spasm, and a sharp pain made his face turn pale in an instant, his expression twisting in agony. A moment later, Ning Xuan pulled her hands back.
"Have any women been near you in the past three months?" Ning Xuan asked, frowning.
"I have maintained an absolute distance from all women other than you, Master. I’ve never let any woman get close. I ask for your understanding," Lan Xin quickly explained.
"General Lan, are you in there? Why do you have the protective shielding up inside the base? There are guards at the door, so what’s the point? Does anyone dare to trespass on your territory?" a woman’s voice called from outside.
Hearing the voice, Lan Xin’s expression faltered slightly. He was about to explain when a look from Ning Xuan stopped him. "Get up. Let her in. I’m just a lead doctor from the field medical team, here to discuss a location for our unit. Don’t expose my identity," Ning Xuan instructed.
"Yes, Master." Lan Xin rose and deactivated the protective shielding. His previously docile face turned icy cold, as if he had become a different person in an instant.
Ning Xuan stood up and moved to the side, watching the person who entered.
The woman had a full figure, a round face, almond-shaped eyes, and rosy cheeks. The faint wrinkles at the corners of her eyes showed she was no longer young.
She wore a female officer’s uniform. The well-tailored design accentuated her exquisite figure, and she somehow wore the solemn, imposing uniform with a unique charm.
"General Lan, I heard the medical center sent over a field medical team. This must be the lead doctor, correct? And what should we call this young lady? It’s rare to see someone so young and beautiful." Yan Hezhen stared at Ning Xuan. The youthful, vibrant aura radiating from her made Yan Hezhen feel all the more decrepit, stirring a deep-seated jealousy.
"Miss Yan, I have told you countless times that I do not require your spiritual soothing. Please stay out of my office," Lan Xin said, his expression cold.
"You may not need it, General Lan, but your soldiers do. As I’ve said before, for my own personal safety, you must be present when I perform spiritual soothing for the troops. I’ve come to invite you personally this time. Let’s go. To the training grounds out front. In half an hour, my team will begin the spiritual soothing for the soldiers," Yan Hezhen said to Lan Xin.
Seeing Lan Xin glance at Ning Xuan, Yan Hezhen turned to her. "Young lady, can your medical team perform spiritual soothing as well? Apart from a few old friends, anyone willing to join the medical teams is just a mediocre talent. Why don’t you come to the square later and watch? It’ll be an eye-opener for you juniors," Yan Hezhen said to Ning Xuan with a look of contempt.
When Lan Xin saw Yan Hezhen’s insolence toward Ning Xuan, he couldn’t help but clench his fists. But without an order from Ning Xuan, he didn’t dare strike her.
"Alright, I’ll be there." Ning Xuan nodded calmly, seemingly unfazed by Yan Hezhen’s disdainful attitude.
Yan Hezhen huffed, turned, and walked away. She led a team of 20 Controllers specializing in providing spiritual power soothing to soldiers on the battlefield. Everywhere she went, she was highly respected and held in high regard. Yet this Lan Xin avoided her like the plague and was always curt with her.
Once she was away, Yan Hezhen’s face darkened instantly. A young man wearing a Collar came over to support her, a fawning smile on his face. "Contractor, I’ve prepared everything you asked for. In half an hour, your wish will surely be granted."
Yan Hezhen pinched his cheek and let out another cold huff. "Little Dragon, didn’t Lan Xin kick you before? Once I get my hands on him, I’ll turn him over to you. You can ’train’ him properly for me, how does that sound?"
"It is all up to you, Lord Contract Master. I am willing to do anything for you," the young man called Little Dragon said with a smile.
"Let’s go. I still need to go over the plan with Zhang Yue and the others," Yan Hezhen said, swaying as she walked toward her quarters.
"Little Dragon, you stand guard outside. Don’t let anyone in to disturb us," Yan Hezhen ordered as she returned to the courtyard where her team was staying.
"Yes, Lord Contract Master." Little Dragon bowed and accepted his orders.
In the courtyard, Yan Hezhen was talking with her team members. To prevent anyone from overhearing, she had activated a sound insulation shield.
"Boss Yan, are you really going to do this? Have you thought about the consequences? If someone finds out, we’ll..." a young woman said, her expression anxious.
"Lele, what are you afraid of? Lan Xin is just a Half-beastman slave. We’re respected Controllers. So what if someone finds out? The worst that could happen is we serve a little longer on the front lines. It’s not like our tours haven’t been extended before. I’m used to the front lines by now. It’s no big deal," a woman with a scar on her face said with a smile. When she smiled, the scar looked even more menacing.
"Don’t worry, Lele. Even if I’m discovered, it’s my own business. I won’t drag you all down with me," Yan Hezhen said with a grin.
"Boss Yan, this is the very front line, the most dangerous place. I’ve looked into it, and the Blue Snake Corps is undefeated entirely because of Lan Xin. If your plan succeeds, Lan Xin will become nothing more than a mindless, humanoid weapon. The Blue Snake Corps will likely cease to exist, which would be a huge loss for the Federation Military Department. If this gets out, I’m afraid it won’t be as simple as you think," the young woman called Lele said anxiously.
Yan Hezhen had been secretly planning this for two months. In fact, she had started plotting not long after she first arrived at the Blue Snake Corps. In the beginning, everyone else was kept in the dark.
"How could it get out? Lele, as long as we keep our mouths shut, who’s going to know that I was the one who tampered with him to make him lose his mind? The symptoms of his episode will be identical to those of complete alienation. A Half-beastman’s bloodline is inherently unstable; they can undergo complete alienation at any time. When he’s on the verge of it, I’ll link with him. He’ll become my puppet, my marionette, hahaha! He’ll do whatever I tell him to. He’ll still be able to lead the Blue Snake Corps, his Talent Skill won’t be affected, and no one will even realize he’s under my control," Yan Hezhen said, her expression crazed.
"Boss Yan, you can’t do this! General Lan has rendered countless military honors for the Federation..." The young girl called Lele looked at Yan Hezhen, her face filled with disappointment, as if she couldn’t understand why Yan Hezhen would do such a thing.