The chaos subsided five minutes later.
Ling Mo controlled the Zombie Puppet and clapped its hands. This murder weapon was now completely soaked in blood, even the gaps between its fingers were filled with fresh gore, along with some unsettling remnants. The pungent smell of blood was overwhelming, and Ling Mo couldnât help but think, âThis really has a bit of a sinister vibeâ¦â
As for the dagger that he previously held, it had completely vanished, likely lodged in the abdomen of a corpse or submerged in a pool of blood.
He then turned his gaze to his right, where a burly man was clinging to a table leg, crying uncontrollably. The sight of the Zombie Puppet and the carnage around would send chills down anyoneâs spine.
As the vanguard of the Falcon team, these men might not be exceptionally skilled, but they were certainly not lacking in basic survival abilities. However, being ambushed during a meeting, unarmed, by a âMonster,â was beyond what they could handle. Especially when Ling Moâs Arm was shattered, yet he fought as fiercely as a Zombie, most of them lost the will to resist.
But in terms of speed⦠there was only one door in the Inner Room. Could a dozen men hope to surpass a single Zombie Puppet holding its ground?
After this meeting room ambush, the Zombie Puppetâs lifespan was nearing its end. Even if the external damage could be healed, the internal deterioration was unstoppable. Compared to a normal Zombie, this Zombie Puppet was more like a single-use bomb⦠one that didnât self-destruct.
âStay backâ¦â The burly man tried to appear strong, but one of his legs was twisted in the wrong direction, dragging his body under the table. âWhat the hell are you!â he suddenly shouted frantically, âYouâre neither human nor Zombie! What are you? Are you a Monster created by the Second Camp? Do you think killing us will make a difference? Iâm telling you, the Second Campâ¦â
He shouted while retreating, and midway through his yelling, he suddenly kicked a chair towards Ling Mo. Without looking back, he grabbed the edge of the table and scrambled to his feet. Then, despite dragging an injured leg, he staggered and crawled frantically toward the door. The speed he managed to muster despite his condition was a clear testament to his intense will to survive.
However, Ling Mo casually shifted his body and easily dodged the chair.
âIf I can just get out of hereâ¦â
The burly man struggled to push himself over a corpse and reached out for the doorknob.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
But at that very moment, his whole body froze, and his expression turned lifeless.
The bloodstained hand of the Zombie Puppet clasped the doorknob before he could reach it. That same mechanical voice sounded above his head once more: âNo need to panic.â
ââ¦â The burly man remained still, though another layer of Sweat quickly drenched his already pale and clammy face.
âIf you end up fighting the Second Camp, I doubt youâd show any mercy to your former comrades, right? I can understand the grunts down below-theyâre just following orders. But you⦠youâre one of the decision-makers.â The cold voice continued.
The burly man stammered, his voice trembling, âW-what do you want?â
âTo be honest, I already know everything I need to know. The only thing I want to ask you is this: how did you manage to force Yuwen Xuan into submission?â Ling Mo asked. ððɴȰáÎS
This man, who had somehow survived until the end, was one of the two individuals who had been talking in the Outer Room earlier. He was the one who had brought up this very topic.
It suddenly dawned on the burly man why he was still alive. For a moment, he was stunned, but then an uncontrollable sense of relief washed over him. Thereâs hope! If he still had some use to his captor, then surelyâ¦
âYou have one second to decide. Speak, or die.â Ling Mo didnât hesitate, firmly pressing his blood-covered palm against the manâs head.
The sticky blood dripped down his forehead, shattering the slim hope that had just flickered to life in the manâs heart.
âIâll talk! Iâll talk! Donât kill me!â the burly man cried out in terror. His entire body pressed instinctively against the door. But with the reinforced soundproofing and the excellent acoustics, the guards stationed outside couldnât hear a single thing. Or perhaps, even if they did occasionally catch an odd sound, they would deliberately avoid responding. After all, those who dared to move closer and listenâ¦
âThis is what happens when you try to play the thief in someone elseâs houseâ¦â Ling Mo thought to himself, giving the burly man a light tap. âSpeak.â
âWell⦠it involves Ling Moâ¦â
The burly man had barely started when Ling Mo stiffened. How did this end up involving him again?
Though he had made quite an effort to save himself and even caused considerable trouble for Chief of Staff Wang, as the burly man continued to talk, Ling Moâs expression darkened.
âCurrently⦠even though Ling Mo managed to escape⦠his whereabouts are still under our control⦠The Second Camp doesnât know where they are⦠so the initiative is still in our hands. We could even claim that Ling Mo is already under our control⦠A few days ago, the Second Camp used an excuse to visit the Oil Depot. Afterwards, I heard Yuwen Xuan was furious, almost storming over to cause trouble for Captain Qiâ¦â The burly man paused suddenly, cold Sweat streaming down his face once more.
Could this be Yuwen Xuanâs revenge? No! He doesnât even know where Ling Mo isâ¦
He knew that besides Ling Mo, the person Yuwen Xuan was most concerned about was his only relative, the woman who always stayed close by Ling Moâs side. The situation she was in shouldnât be much different. Even if he wanted to act rashly, he should be cautious! It couldnât be this reckless, could it?
But regardless of the burly manâs racing thoughts, Ling Mo fell silent for a moment.
âSo, my escape was actually part of the plan, was it? No wonder Chief of Staff Wang didnât seem to give it his all. Aside from conserving strength, this was probably another reasonâ¦â
The burly man shivered inwardly for a while. Ling Moâs hand remained motionless on his head, and in the unbearable silence, the burly man finally mustered the courage to ask, âCan⦠can you not kill me? Please! Iâve told you everything I know. If thereâs anything else you want to askâ¦â
âThis plan against Ling Mo, do you know anything?â Ling Mo coldly interrupted his pleading.
âI⦠I donât really knowâ¦â the burly man replied with difficulty.
âUnfortunately, your mental reaction suggests youâre well-informed.â
With a cold snort from Ling Mo, a sharp âcrackâ echoed from the burly manâs neck. He immediately widened his eyes, his mouth open in a silent scream. As Ling Mo let go, he collapsed, falling heavily onto another corpse.
âChief of Staff Wang, and the entire core of Falcon⦠consider this my first gift to you.â
Glancing back at the blood-soaked Meeting Room, Ling Mo casually picked up a Pocket Knife from the wall, wiped it on his sleeve, and then opened the door with a backward motionâ¦
Meanwhile, in the wilderness, Ye Lian and the others had completely covered the trap.
Although it looked like a thin layer of branches, the way they had arranged them indicated they were quite sturdy.
âSo, who wants to be the first to cut the ribbon?â Wang Lin was eager to try. Although she hadnât participated, she had been an enthusiastic observer from the beginning, and now she felt a bit excited.
Naturally, this remark earned her an eye roll from Yu Shiran, but having observed the little girlâs quirky habit of talking to herself, she had comforted herself with the thought: Why bother arguing with a little eccentric⦠She hasnât taken her medicine, but that doesnât mean I havenât taken mine!
It was Xia Na who spoke next, glancing at Wang Lin, âWhatâs the rush? Wait until the Patrol Team changes shifts.â
âWhenâs that going to happenâ¦â Wang Lin was a bit anxious.
Just then, Ling Mo, who had been sitting quietly at the back, suddenly chimed in, âActually, it already started a while agoâ¦â
Upon saying that, he closed his eyes again, pretending to rest.
âWhat are you trying to be all mysterious forâ¦â Wang Lin couldnât help but stick out her tongue at him.
But with his eyes closed, Ling Mo was quietly struggling; he wasnât just pretending. Controlling the Zombie Puppet was exhausting, even for someone made of iron! It tired the mind, not the bodyâ¦
However, the strangest thing was that the voice echoing in his mind seemed to have gotten a bit closer during this timeâ¦
âWhere are youâ¦â
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