As Jiang Nan was taken away, the classroom erupted.
“No way. Three military vehicles came just to nab Nan God?”
“That’s the Dark Night Legion. Their aura is terrifying, definitely seen blood.”
“Why arrest Nan God? Black hood and handcuffs all ready?”
“Seriously impressive. To be involved with the Dark Night Legion.”
“Didn’t Nan God catch a Russian yesterday? Maybe he’s helping with the case.”
The classmates discussed fervently.
Young and curious, they were fascinated by the nation’s mysterious forces.
Even students from other classes peeked out the windows.
They watched Jiang Nan being shoved into a military vehicle and driven off with a screech.
Li Xiang sneered, “Calm down, everyone.”
“Jiang Nan’s done for. Those black handcuffs suppress spiritual warriors’ abilities.”
“Saving people at the mall? Hmph. Maybe he’s connected to those Russians.”
Liu Quanwu added, “Exactly. Why else would they arrest him?”
“Maybe he was covering for them. If so, then…”
Some refused to agree, “Stop being sour just because you’re jealous.”
“Whatever the reason for taking Nan God, he risked his life in the fire last night, saving over sixty people.”
“Those are real lives. No matter what Nan God did, he’s a hero to me.”
He raised his thumb.
The classroom fell quiet.
Li Xiang and Liu Quanwu, despite their bitterness, had nothing to say.
In the military vehicle, Jiang Nan sat obediently.
He could feel the woman called Lynx sitting quietly beside him.
He wiggled his wrists slightly.
Handcuffs that suppress abilities?
Damn.
Like the Sea Stone cuffs in One Piece?
I’m screwed. Screwed.
Can’t even teleport.
They’re not taking me for some weird human experiments, are they?
I’m just a 216-month-and-21-day-old kid.
Have you no heart?
“Lynx Sister, I need the toilet.”
Jiang Nan crossed his legs, squirming uncomfortably.
No response.
“Kitty Sister, I need…”
“Hold it.”
Lynx didn’t glance at him, spitting out two words.
Jiang Nan: …
Half an hour later.
“Kitty Sister, I need to go number two.”
Lynx’s eye twitched, still silent.
“Kitty Sister, I…”
She didn’t speak but shoved something into Jiang Nan’s hand.
He felt it.
My gosh.
A bottle?
A wide-mouthed Pulsation bottle?
For real?
Hey, hey, hey.
I said number two.
How do I use a bottle for that?
So, you’re not stopping the car for me to go?
Ruthless.
Lynx raised a brow, “What? Need my help?”
Help… help me?
How would that work?
Jiang Nan’s mind conjured bizarre images.
He shivered.
“No… no need.”
The male Dark Night soldier driving stifled a laugh.
After a two-hour drive, Jiang Nan’s hood was removed.
The bright lights dazzled him.
He was chained to a table.
The room was empty.
A single compartment with thick concrete walls.
The air was damp, probably an underground base.
Jiang Nan had been locked there for over an hour.
“Ow.”
“Stop hitting. Ow.”
Muffled thuds, like a pile driver, came from the next compartment.
Along with someone’s wails.
[Resentment points from Alexander Joyekovsky +1000.]
Looking at the constantly updating resentment points list, Jiang Nan shivered.
That wailing sounded familiar.
It’s Alexander.
No wonder he was so desperate yesterday.
This was waiting for him.
They’re beating you, why resent me?
I saved you with good intentions.
Mom, this guy’s weird.
But Jiang Nan couldn’t sit still. They’re beating someone now.
What if they come for me next?
Looking at his tightly cuffed hands, he grinned.
He flipped his palm, revealing a small copper wire he’d pulled from the vehicle.
He jabbed at the lock.
[Skill triggered. Lockpicking: LV0.]
[Add skill points: 100.]
[Skill upgraded. Lockpicking (Proficient): LV0.]
A lousy black handcuff stopping me?
*Click.*
The cuffs opened. Jiang Nan crept toward the door, careful not to make a sound.
He didn’t dare teleport, unsure of the base’s layout.
He sneaked to the door.
Opening it to run.
But he bumped into something.
Huh?
Wait a sec.
Let me feel this.
Looking up, he saw Lynx staring down at him.
Her cold face blocked the doorway like a mountain.
Did I just bump into her?
Awkward.
Lynx was about to grab the handle when it moved.
Jiang Nan sneaked out and crashed into her.
She glanced at the open cuffs on the table.
Her eyes sparked with interest.
Jiang Nan said weakly, “I was just checking… what’s for lunch in the cafeteria.”
[Resentment points from Luo Tianhong +614.]
Luo Tianhong?
Hehe, sounds nice.
Looking at Lynx’s cold face, Jiang Nan obediently returned to the room.
Lynx sat, feet on the table.
The two Dark Night soldiers stood behind her.
She gave them a look, and with a *bang*, the door closed.
“Come here.”
Jiang Nan jumped, pointing at his nose.
Lynx said nothing, resting her hand on the table.
Seeing the blood on her knuckles, Jiang Nan straightened up and scurried to her.
He grinned brightly, “What’s your order? Just say it, I…”
*Smack.*
Before he finished, Lynx’s hand flashed, striking his neck, knocking him out.
As his vision faded, Jiang Nan thought, so TV shows were right, a chop to the neck really knocks you out.
Ten minutes later, Lynx examined the needle mark on Jiang Nan’s chest and the wound on his shoulder, looking thoughtful.
“Indeed. Put it on him.”
A female soldier beside her redressed Jiang Nan with his clothes, her face slightly flushed.
…
Jiang Nan jolted awake at the table, his head throbbing, looking around in confusion.
Lynx sat across from him.
Why’d she knock me out? Did she do something shady?
Looking at his belt, his eyes widened.
It was a single knot before, now a bow?
As expected.
My little secret’s been found out.
Jiang Nan’s face was full of indignation.
Lynx said calmly, “You… how old?”
Jiang Nan gritted his teeth, “You already know, yet you ask. Twenty.”
Lynx blinked, “Your file says eighteen. Fake?”
Jiang Nan was stunned, “Uh… you meant my age?”
Lynx’s face reddened, snapping, “What did you think?”
Could you be more shameless?
What kind of bizarre logic?
[Resentment points from Luo Tianhong +666.]
As expected.
Boys must protect themselves out there.
In just two days.
The blonde beauty, Lynx, and a female Dark Night soldier.
All discovered my little secret.
Sigh. Being too handsome brings trouble.
