“Lin... Lin Yang?”
Wang Nan suspected she might be dreaming. She hurriedly reached into her pocket and pulled out the token.
Only when she saw the token glowing faintly did she realize it was real.
“It really is you!”
“Yes.”
“How... how are you in Central City? How did you know I was here? Are... are you doing okay?”
Wang Nan had thought many times about what she would say if she ever met Yin Yang again in the future.
But when it actually happened, she found she couldn't remember any of it.
All the scenarios she had rehearsed in her mind so many times vanished into thin air.
“I'm fine. What about you?”
“I'm doing well too.”
As they spoke, Wang Nan noticed someone staring at her.
They were plainclothes security officers. Wang Gen had offended quite a few people recently.
He wasn't afraid of retaliation against himself, but he feared they would target his daughter, so he had specially arranged for people to protect Wang Nan.
“We... we should...”
“Shh!”
Yin Yang pressed a finger to his lips, waiting for Wang Nan to quiet down before speaking.
“For certain reasons, I can't tell you too much.”
“First, keep the token I gave you close to your person. If you feel a teleportation force within Central City, don't resist it.”
“But I highly recommend you leave early. The further, the better.”
“Second, Central City is about to descend into chaos. Someone is trying to summon an evil god here, and the formation is already complete.”
“You can notify your father. The location is in the sewers. But that thing is extremely dangerous—even a Demigod could fall victim to it!”
“Third...”
Yin Yang paused, reaching out to gently tap her forehead.
“Work fewer night shifts. It's bad for your skin.”
Wang Nan was incredibly emotional. Just as she was about to say something, she heard the call bell ring.
She snapped out of it with a start. When she looked up, there was no sign of Lin Yang.
This sudden appearance and disappearance left her feeling incredibly empty.
The call bell kept ringing. Wang Nan could only force herself to gather her spirits and head toward the ward.
But after taking only a couple of steps, she felt a warmth in her pocket.
Reaching inside, she pulled out the ginkgo leaf-shaped token. It was glowing and warm to the touch.
Wang Nan's eyes widened in realization.
It wasn't a dream!
What just happened wasn't a dream!
Lin Yang had really been here!
She tightly clutched the token, feeling its warmth as her eyes welled with tears.
“This time...”
“...are you not even going to say goodbye?”
Outside the hospital, Yin Yang walked through the shadows.
“Meow~”
“Yeah.”
Yin Yang was evacuating his employees, and Canned Food was also evacuating its lackeys.
An evil god wouldn't spare you just because you were a cat.
“Meow?”
“Yeah, don't worry. I've set up so many formations. If things go south, we'll just run.”
“Meow~”
“Soon.”
Canned Food dissolved into a patch of shadow, merging into Yin Yang's shadow.
Yin Yang stepped out of the alleyway. Under the streetlights, the shadow of a cat appeared on the shoulder of his shadow behind him.
...
Wang Nan went straight to the director to ask for leave, then turned to the security officers protecting her.
“I need to see my dad!”
Seeing her solemn expression, the security officers knew something major must have happened.
One immediately went to get the car, while the other contacted Wang Gen to confirm his location.
Half an hour later, Wang Nan met Wang Gen at the Security Bureau.
At this moment, Wang Gen was unshaven, his eyes bloodshot.
Yet, upon seeing Wang Nan, he still forced a smile.
“Nan-nan, what's wrong?”
“Dad, I saw Lin Yang!”
Wang Gen looked confused.
“Lin Yang? Who's Lin Yang?”
“The flower shop owner! You even gave him a Good Citizen Award back then!”
Wang Gen reached out and felt Wang Nan's forehead, looking worried.
“Nan-nan, what's wrong with you? Don't scare Dad.”
“Oh, Dad! The one who escorted me home back then!”
Wang Gen froze. Finally finding the anchor in his memory, he slapped his thigh.
“Oh, him! That bastard came to...”
He stopped mid-sentence as he suddenly realized something was wrong. With his memory, there was no way he would have forgotten that kid so quickly.
No, there was something strange about him!
At this thought, Wang Gen looked at Wang Nan warily.
“Nan-nan, where is he?”
“He left, Dad. But before he did, he told me to tell you that someone set up a summoning array for an evil god in Central City's sewers!”
“He said the formation is already complete, and even a Demigod going there would be in grave danger.”
“Hmm?”
Wang Gen was surprised. He waved his hand, and two security officers entered from outside.
“Go investigate the Central City sewers.”
The two security officers looked at each other.
“Bureau Chief Wang, Central City is too big. Where do we even start our investigation?”
Wang Gen turned to Wang Nan, only to see her looking rather embarrassed.
“I... I didn't ask.”
“Alright, I got it. Nan-nan, you go home first.”
“Dad, Lin Yang told me to leave Central City, the further the better. He must have a reason for saying that.”
“Okay, I understand.”
Wang Gen acknowledged her. Just as he was about to turn around, Wang Nan spoke up.
“I believe him!”
“Hmm?”
“Dad, I believe him! So I'm leaving Central City.”
“Then where...”
“I'm going back to Meng City.”
Wang Nan smiled.
“He must have his reasons for saying that. I'll head back to Meng City first.”
Wang Gen opened his mouth to speak, but considering his current situation, he simply said,
“I'll buy your ticket. You leave tomorrow.”
“Okay.”
...
The next morning, Wang Nan left Central City.
Accompanying her was a Sequence 6 expert. This was someone Su Baadao had personally requested from Wan Tianqing, so they were absolutely trustworthy.
Wang Gen was incredibly busy, so much so that he didn't even have time to see his daughter off at the station.
It wasn't until evening that he finally found a moment to grab a bite to eat.
“Hey, where are Little Coalball and the other guy?”
“Didn't you send them to investigate the sewers yesterday? They haven't returned yet.”
“Look at the time. Call them and tell them to get back here right now.”
“Yes, sir.”
His subordinate complied and returned a few minutes later.
“Bureau Chief Wang, there's no answer.”
Wang Gen froze, instantly recalling what Wang Nan had said yesterday.
Someone set up a summoning array for an evil god in Central City's sewers!
He said the formation is already complete, and even a Demigod going there would be in grave danger.
Wang Gen stood up decisively.
“Are their trackers active?”
“They are.”
“Let's go!”
“Yes, sir!”
Wang Gen led a team, tracking the signal.
“Bureau Chief Wang, it's right around here.”
Wang Gen stared at the narrow sewer entrance, then looked down at his own double-door refrigerator-like build, feeling a bit troubled.
“Bureau Chief Wang, let me go down and take a look.”
His deputy noticed his hesitation and volunteered.
“No need.”
Wang Gen stopped him.
If that kid was telling the truth and even Demigods were in danger, then his brothers stood no chance.
“Desperate times call for desperate measures!”
With that, he channeled his divinity and threw a punch straight down.
Boom!
The street collapsed, leaving a massive crater.
“Wait for me outside.”
As he spoke, Wang Gen leaped down. Following the signal, it didn't take long for him to find the two missing security officers.
They were kneeling on the ground with devout expressions, nerve-like strands of flesh growing out of their eye sockets, forcing their eyeballs out.
As if sensing someone approaching, those fleshy nerve tentacles reached out in Wang Gen's direction.
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