บท 501: Chapter 501: Leave This Matter to Our Li Group
He Mu felt at ease with Old Zhang. Even if they weren't familiar, anyone associated with a powerful figure seemed high-class.
It's like a bumpkin posing for a photo with a billionaire.
Those unaware of the bumpkin's true status, upon seeing the photo, would immediately assume he must also be someone important.
Of course, Old Zhang wasn't a bumpkin, and he was indeed quite capable.
It was just a fitting analogy.
Nothing more.
As they chatted, He Mu gradually forgot his current predicament.
He paid no attention to Old Zhang's acupuncture, seemingly entrusting himself entirely to the old man, thinking, "I trust you. Do as you please; don't worry too much about how I feel."
Gradually...
"My body feels a bit numb."
He Mu, who had been chatting cheerfully with Lin Fan, suddenly noticed something amiss with his body. A tingling numbness had crept in inexplicably. It felt truly bizarre. He inquired, not with any suspicion, but simply seeking reassurance.
"Normal," Old Zhang replied.
These two words had been a frequent occurrence since Old Zhang began administering acupuncture. He said them to every patient, partly to soothe them, but also to convey his self-assuredness.
The underlying message was:
I'm a professional. You need to trust me. Don't overthink it.
"Mm."
He Mu chose to trust Old Zhang. Experts had their own methods. Why bother with the details? If Old Zhang really wanted to kill him, he certainly wouldn't need to go through so much trouble.
Meanwhile, Old Zhang's expression was serious as he contemplated where to insert the final needle.
He usually just stuck the needles wherever he felt like it, but now, his hand hovered in the air for a while, hesitant to proceed. It felt as if his acupuncture skills were on the verge of a breakthrough.
Finally, he chose a spot.
I, Old Zhang, am unparalleled in the art of acupuncture. How can I doubt myself? He thought. The needle insertion had to be swift, precise, and decisive. He thrust the needle in, leaving the outcome to fate.
He Mu, who was talking to Lin Fan, suddenly widened his eyes and his body began to tremble violently, much like someone having a seizure.
"Old Zhang, what's wrong with him?" Lin Fan asked, alarmed.
Old Zhang frowned. Did I make a mistake?
Impossible. I, Old Zhang, have extensive experience in acupuncture. I definitely wouldn't mess up. A minor abdominal injury, how could it not work?
"Normal," Old Zhang stated firmly.
Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh, that scared me. I thought something went wrong."
He Mu's condition looked rather frightening.
Just as Lin Fan and Old Zhang were about to continue their conversation with He Mu, they noticed that He Mu had tilted his head, closed his eyes, and become completely still.
They exchanged glances.
Both were tense.
"He's not dead, is he?"
"Impossible. When he was convulsing just now, I could guarantee it was a success."
Old Zhang refused to believe his acupuncture had failed. He had been so meticulous with the needles; it had to have worked.
If He Mu knew that Old Zhang's acupuncture was based on the whims of a seasoned mental patient, with results entirely dependent on luck, he would have definitely chosen the first option: "Take me to a hospital, please."
Or perhaps, "Just leave me alone. Let me die in peace."
Lin Fan raised his hand and brought a finger close to He Mu's nose.
A moment later...
"He's fine. He's still breathing. He just fell asleep," Lin Fan said.
Old Zhang added, "See, his wound here is already healed. I told you, my acupuncture is definitely effective."
Lin Fan looked closely and, indeed, He Mu's abdominal wound had completely healed at an astonishing speed. For Old Zhang, this was the greatest validation of his acupuncture skills.
Renshen, observing their dramatic reactions, felt inwardly exasperated.
Why bother? he thought. Just tell me when something happens.
With this guy's condition, one of my old phlegm balls could cure him in an instant.
Old Zhang asked, "What should we do now?"
"Let's go. Continue patrolling," Lin Fan replied.
"What about him?"
"Leave him here. He must have something to do here. He'll leave when he wakes up."
Old Zhang believed every word Lin Fan said without question.
This was trust.
Absolute and unwavering.
The evil rooster watched these two fearsome humans. They've already knocked the guy unconscious with needles. Can't they be decent and take him to a hotel or somewhere?
To just abandon him in the wilderness like this is truly cruel. How terrifying.
Soon, Lin Fan led them away.
The alleyway seemed desolate, with He Mu lying there all alone. It was unlikely anyone would notice the handsome man lying there.
After an unknown amount of time, the sound of high heels clicking against the pavement approached.
A middle-aged woman in a mink coat passed by. She initially paid no attention, but then glanced into the alley and noticed something. She decided to take a closer look.
"Oh my! Not bad looking."
"Handsome, wake up..."
She called out a few times, but there was no response.
The middle-aged woman touched the mole with a black hair on her lip and grinned. She squatted down, hoisted He Mu onto her back, and disappeared into the alley.
No one noticed them.
No one knew what would happen next, but as the saying goes, men should learn to protect themselves when they're out and about.
The situation in the United States wasn't good.
The monsters were so terrifying that even the local powerhouses couldn't handle them.
The strongest among them were only at the Heavenly King level, but even they couldn't kill the monsters. This was unacceptable for a superpower.
If the situation weren't dire, they would never have sought help from Longguo.
However, Longguo's refusal to assist had pushed them to the brink.
When Li Guofeng learned about this, his mind started racing.
"What do you think?" He looked up at Bei Tao, who was still wearing a mask and playing with Li Guofeng's valuable trinkets in his office. Any ordinary person would live comfortably with just one of these items.
But for the wealthy, they were mere decorations.
Bei Tao said, "We definitely have to help. There's only upside for us, and we don't even have to lift a finger. Let those Starry Sky Clans be our muscle while we count the money."
"Shadow Society can only operate in the shadows within Longguo. The Special Department is watching us too closely, leaving us little room to maneuver. We can use this opportunity to reach an agreement with the United States. We'll have Shadow Society handle this matter, but we need to operate openly, putting forward a puppet to establish a Shadow Society branch in the United States."
"With our current capabilities, we can fully contend with the Special Department."
Li Guofeng said, "Capabilities?"
He suspected Bei Tao was boasting again.
Shadow Society's strength was indeed considerable, but compared to the Special Department, the gap was significant. Otherwise, they wouldn't have remained hidden in the shadows all this time.
"Haha, don't doubt it. Indeed, our internal strength isn't a match for the Special Department, but don't forget, we have connections with the Starry Sky Clans. Do you know what their goal is?"
"Human resources. They need a batch of free, disposable laborers to mine for them."
Bei Tao didn't care about the lives of others. What he needed wasn't something the Special Department or Shadow Society could provide.
He wanted to leave this planet and venture into the vast universe.
Those Starry Sky Clan fellows were too shrewd. It was difficult to get anything from them, even from Mu Hao, with whom he had a relatively close relationship. He had given up on him. Mu Hao had actually become a fool from teaching.
He was seriously preparing lessons, saying he wanted to teach students.
When Bei Tao learned about this, he almost laughed himself silly.
Crazy!
"Will the US leaders allow us to establish Shadow Society there?" Li Guofeng was deeply skeptical.
Bei Tao smiled. "It was hard to say before, but now it's a certainty. Leave this matter to me. If it doesn't work, it's entirely possible that a monster might accidentally step on them while passing by their house. Everyone else is eager for a piece of the action. With a little cooperation, I doubt anyone would refuse."
"Now, you can represent Li Group and the Alliance High Court and issue a public announcement. Expressing our inability to stand by and watch the suffering of the American people, upholding the Alliance High Court's principle of saving lives, and providing humanitarian aid."
"The announcement must be high-minded, elegant, and upscale, showcasing our prestige. It's best if it makes a big splash and spreads throughout the world."
At this moment, Bei Tao resembled a cunning strategist, pointing the way forward, his eyes fixed on the entire world, not on petty profits.
"Are you teaching me how to do things?" Li Guofeng frowned. Bei Tao's demeanor made him uncomfortable. He was the boss, but now a subordinate was disrespectfully patting his head.
This displeased him greatly.
Bei Tao smiled. "Absolutely not. I'm just offering my humble opinion."
These people lived such tiring lives.
They weren't as relaxed and carefree as Lin Fan.
Lin Fan did whatever he wanted, and as for those struggles and whatnot, he never paid them any mind. No matter how powerful they became, if they committed evil deeds and he encountered them, he would just scratch his head, give them a kick, and knock them down.
That day, Li Guofeng, dressed in a suit, held a global press conference. Reciting the script ghostwritten by someone within the group, his gestures and mannerisms mirrored Bei Tao's.
"Regarding the situation in the United States, we, Li Group and the Alliance High Court, will not stand idly by. We will dispatch experts to the United States to eliminate the monsters. We will make significant contributions to world peace."
Li Guofeng enjoyed being in front of the camera.
Although he was older and had experienced the grief of losing loved ones, as far as he was concerned, as long as he was still alive, that was the greatest fortune.
After Li Guofeng issued this announcement, the internet instantly erupted in clamor.
At the Special Department, One-Eyed Man sat at his desk, watching the video on his computer, his brow furrowed in deep thought. The signals conveyed by Li Guofeng's words and actions were worth pondering.
After a long while, One-Eyed Man picked up the phone and directly dialed Jin He Li's number.
He instructed her to keep an eye on Li Guofeng.
Any news had to be reported to him immediately.
The current behavior of the Starry Sky Clans was subtle.
They hadn't done anything harmful to humans, as if they were trying to integrate into local life. Recently, many members of the Starry Sky Clans had appeared in Yanhai City.
Eating, shopping.
Very ordinary, very normal.
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