Special Forces Medic

Chapter 933 905: Betrayal Is the Only Way Out

"You said that even the dead might not keep secrets. Xiao Lin wants an answer; I just need to provide one. There are many kinds of answers."

When Xiao Lin reached the riverside, he could only vaguely see a shadow on the river path. There were quite a few blood stains on the ground as Xiao Lin searched for Flame Swallow's traces.

"He's over there!" Xiao Ya, who followed closely, pointed to a hand that had fallen outside behind a dark stone not far away, and Xiao Lin ran over.

The mask that had always been on Flame Swallow's face was cut open, revealing his originally exquisite face. He was a man more beautiful than a woman; if this face was ruined, it would be a travesty. "There's a dog here too, but it seems like it's dead!"

"Sibuxiang?" Hearing Xiao Ya's words, Xiao Lin picked up the unconscious Flame Swallow. "Take the dog along." He wouldn't let Sibuxiang die.

"Are you sure?" Xiao Ya looked at the convulsing dog, with little hope of saving it.

"Master Qin, prepare the operating room!"

Xiao Lin commanded while jumping into the car that had driven up. He said to Xiao Ya, "You can still leave now if you want."

Xiao Ya ignored him, jumped into the car with the dog, and sped away.

Lao Jiu looked surprised as several people successively rushed into his 'Underground City.' There should be many hospitals above ground, why did they specifically choose his place?

"The boss wants you to keep a close watch on Lao Qing. He's doing something very dangerous right now; you should know what I mean?" Master Qin stayed behind; he didn't follow Xiao Lin and the others inside but stopped Lao Jiu at the door. "'Black Crow's' other leaders will soon arrive. Before that, you should have made a decision, right?"

"What did Lao Qing do?"

"Lao Jiu, this is the boss's last chance for you! 'Underground City' won't collapse because you all aren't here. I think you should understand what this means." Master Qin patted Lao Jiu's shoulder, nodding toward someone who had already entered the medical room. "You really don't understand the reason the boss arranged this? There are many assassins here; he sent his successor for a reason you should comprehend. Keep an eye on Lao Qing, don't let things get worse."

"Yes, I understand!"

Many assassins crowded into the 'Underground City,' some coming to take refuge from rumors they had heard, others to hide from enemies. If one wanted to seize the opportunity to snatch the command arrow, it wasn't impossible. Whoever responded could make it hard for Xiao Lin to escape even with wings, not to mention Flame Swallow was severely injured. This was Lao Jiu's territory; even Xiao Zhenfeng wouldn't blow up the entire area to dismantle his Underground City.

"What did the old guy say to you that has you staring blankly here!" Lao Qing nudged his chin onto Lao Jiu's shoulder. He just received news that Xiao Lin brought a few people into the medical room and curiously came down to see. From afar, he could see Lao Jiu standing alone at the passage entrance, dazed. "What are they doing here?"

"Flame Swallow was injured."

"Oh, why did they come here?" Lao Qing followed Lao Jiu forward. The medical room door was lit, indicating someone was using it inside. "Is it fully booked upstairs?"

"Honestly, what did you do outside?" The tightly shut medical room let no light through from inside; Flame Swallow's injuries seemed severe, and even the dog following him was hurt. What happened above? From what he knew, there weren't many in this generation who could hurt Flame Swallow; his abilities exceeded his own.

"What do you mean by asking this?" Lao Qing raised an annoyed eyebrow; he didn't like the recent Lao Jiu, indifferent to him and acting superior.

"Honestly, does Flame Swallow's injury have anything to do with you?" Lao Jiu anxiously grabbed Lao Qing by the neck, pulling him aside. "I told you not to cause trouble outside. We can't provoke Xiao Family right now. 'Black Crow's' other leaders will soon arrive; at this time, we should stay out of trouble, understand?"

"Big brother, what are you doing? Why should we fear them? Now the assassins follow us; only here is their sanctuary, and only we truly protect them. What is 'Black Crow'? What is Xiao Family? With one call, these people would certainly look to you as a leader."

Lao Jiu punched Lao Qing, knocking him to the ground. "So you admit this has something to do with you?"

"Big brother, we also have backing, stronger than Xiao Zhenfeng. I don't want to see you constantly humiliated by that person; why must we live underground? Today, I saw firsthand how he treated you, and I absolutely can't swallow this anger."

"The original contract can't be changed; if you don't want to die, come with me to see Mr. Xiao and explain this."

"No, I won't go!" Lao Qing pushed Lao Jiu aside, climbing up from the ground. "Sister Red Clothes said she would help us expand 'Underground City' so we can stand proudly under the sun; I don't want to live underground like you my whole life."

"What did you just say?" Lao Jiu grabbed Lao Qing, staring at his twin brother who looked exactly like him. "Red Clothes is involved in this too? You said her backer is Fourth Master? Didn't she die?"

Lao Qing realized he let slip and started to struggle. "Brother, I don't want to fight you, but I definitely won't go with you to see that damned Xiao Zhenfeng."

"Shut up, do you know what you're saying now?" Lao Jiu pinned Lao Qing into a corner. "Xiao Zhenfeng's eyes are everywhere here, whether above or below. The Xiao Family isn't at this position because of luck. Acting rashly like this will cost you your life, and it will implicate everyone here, do you understand?"

"I never thought you'd be such a coward, brother. You're afraid of losing your life, aren't you! If you want to be a rat here, go ahead, but I'm not going to."

"Stop!" Lao Jiu chased after Lao Qing. "Where is Red Clothes now?"

"She said she'd follow first, and come in a few days." When Lao Qing heard Lao Jiu ask about Red Clothes, his face twitched a bit. "Brother, I've already done it anyway. Even if I go with you to see Xiao Zhenfeng now, I'd be branded a traitor. So why not go all the way? Isn't Xiao Lin with us? We can hold him hostage to threaten Xiao Zhenfeng. Isn't he very precious to him, his heir? With this guy, we'd have leverage for negotiations!"

That simple? Lao Jiu pondered, Master Qin's words just now seemed to confirm Lao Qing's idea, but they were also a warning not to act. Xiao Zhenfeng treasures this heir greatly, but he wouldn't allow anyone to challenge his authority. Flame Swallow was already injured; this account would be settled with them. Are you going to gamble the lives of everyone in this city?

Without 'Black Crow', without 'Underground City', it's a trivial matter to Xiao Zhenfeng. He can rebuild anytime, but to him, there's only this one 'Underground City'.

"Brother, don't hesitate, I've already done it, and there's no room for regret. Xiao Zhenfeng definitely won't let me off."

"Don't leave the 'Underground City'." Lao Jiu pushed Lao Qing into an empty room, locked the door from the outside, and set a password lock. Once locked from outside, there's no way for someone inside to open it.

"Brother, what are you doing? Why are you locking me up?"

"I'll go see Mr. Xiao first, then talk about it. This matter can't be rushed. Wait here obediently for me to return."

There's sunlight! Fresh air! Bright flowers! This is the life Lao Jiu longs for, but he's destined to live underground his whole life. This is the contract, the contract with Xiao Zhenfeng! Trading his life's freedom for power, how pathetically small, even wanting to leave this underground fortress requires a report and permission.

What is the significance of the power he traded for? Does such power still have meaning? Lao Qing's words weren't without reason; he merely voiced his expectations and acted on them. What angers him is the impulsiveness without prior consultation, leaving him flustered. If it were him, he should handle it better.

"Master Qin!" Seeing the guard at the door, Lao Jiu quickly walked up to Master Qin.

"The elder is waiting for you inside." Master Qin pushed open the door, letting Lao Jiu in. Xiao Zhenfeng was holding a cigarette, gazing out the window, lost in thought. Lao Jiu dared not speak; thinking is one thing, but facing reality brings a trace of fear.

"Where's Lao Qing?"

"I locked him in 'Underground City'." Lao Jiu felt it was right not bringing Lao Qing, as this man wasn't surprised by his appearance.

"Did you understand what Lao Qin said?" Xiao Zhenfeng, still facing away, stood in the bright sunlight streaming through the glass onto him. "You long for these empty things! So you want to come up from underground, hence you conspire with outsiders to achieve your goals."

"Mr. Xiao, Lao Jiu wouldn't dare do such things." Lao Qing thought too simply, the one with real overpowering influence is the person before him.

"Red Clothes belongs to Fourth Master, did you know?"

"I didn't know!"

"Liar!" Xiao Zhenfeng turned around, squinting his eyes. "It's easy for you to return to the surface; Xiao Lin is below, you have many ways to act. I'll give you a chance, if you can win, I'll let you stand openly in the sunlight, no longer living in darkness. Conversely, if you can't deal with the two below, then bid farewell to yourself. I'll take your life and your brother's life, including the woman you two share; her life will be over too."

"Mr. Xiao, you can say anything about me, but Red Clothes isn't like that; you can't say that about her!" No man wants to hear such words about their woman, Lao Jiu clenched his fists.

"Lao Qin, let the City Lord realize what kind of woman he has, out!" (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)