Chapter 1919: Headquarters

Chapter 1919: Chapter 1919: Headquarters

"Xin, calm down for a moment. What has Wuyan done to provoke you? You’re so agitated," Ye Shikai couldn’t quite understand. Chen Yuxin was filled with hostility towards Wuyan, which puzzled him greatly. Could it be that Chen Yuxin was still feeling jealous? That shouldn’t be the case; the two women had only met today. Even if Chen Yuxin was upset, her anger should have dissipated by now. Moreover, today, Wang Kai was discovered to be poisoned by a worm. If Wuyan hadn’t been there, he might have died. Yet, Chen Yuxin accused her, which seemed quite unwarranted.

"Xin, you’re being too much. Wuyan is willing to stay here to help me, and I should be thanking her. How can you speak to her like that? If you don’t want to stay, then leave and take your people with you. I won’t be going back anyway." Ye Shikai was somewhat angry, burrowing into the covers, turning aside, and no longer listening.

"You..."

After a busy day, Ye Shikai could finally rest for a while. Although Wang Kai wasn’t in life-threatening danger, what was more terrifying than the deadly poisonous worm was the plummeting morale. This atmosphere was like a contagious disease, spreading rapidly. Wang Kai was no ordinary person; he was none other than the War God. He was poisoned before even taking action. At this moment, everyone probably knew about it already, and this was a severe blow to all. Ye Shikai had painstakingly boosted morale in Europe, but now dissent reemerged.

In contrast, the members of the National Security Bureau were very resolute. They were professionals, and as long as Jin Li made a decision, they would follow it. Moreover, they were harboring a rage inside, especially Jing Xie and his companions, wanting to avenge Tianjing.

"If you don’t go back, I won’t either. You can forget about shaking me off," Chen Yuxin said coldly, lying beside Ye Shikai, neither speaking as night passed...

The next day.

"Old Wang, are you feeling better?" Ye Shikai arrived at the hospital room. Wang Kai had already awakened, and his condition was stable although moving was still very difficult. The toxin from the worm still lingered in his body. If Wuyan hadn’t led the Worm Sect members to save him yesterday, the worm might still be inside him now.

"I never thought I’d be defeated by such a tiny insect in all my wisdom, it’s truly embarrassing." Wang Kai struggled to move, leaning against the pillow, sounding weak, yet he pretended nothing was wrong.

"Alright, no need to be stubborn. Wuyan already said you should recover in bed for half a month, and you’ll be fine. Rest well here; go back next month."

"Alright, but I can’t assist you, it’s such a pity."

"Rest assured, once the operation is over, I’ll treat you to a drink." Ye Shikai smiled bitterly.

"Good, it’s a deal. But be careful; if the enemy dares to use such vile tactics as worm poison, they must be using all sorts of tricks. I’m worried you’ll get into trouble too."

"Wuyan has already prepared; it will be fine. Just rest here."

"Alright."

Conference room.

"Boss, this worm issue has everyone uneasy, many want to leave."

"I said before, anyone wanting to leave can do so anytime; I don’t mind," Ye Shikai said flatly, already expecting it. When minds are elsewhere, more people won’t help...

"Boss, have you decided to continue?"

"My mind is made up, and I won’t stop anyone wanting to leave. I won’t hold it against them in the future; it’s their decision alone, and I never like forcing anyone," Ye Shikai said calmly.

"Subordinates vow to follow to the death," Nightmare said resolutely.

"Since Boss has decided to go, we absolutely won’t retreat, not in the past, now, or in the future," Soul Destroyer agreed. They were all loyal to Ye Shikai, willing to risk their lives.

"We’ll launch tomorrow; if the worm was planted by the enemy, they might know our moves already. We must be quick, depart this afternoon, act tonight," Ye Shikai commanded.

"Yes."

"Yes."

...............

Evening.

"This is George’s research facility, built in the suburbs, without inhabitants around," Jin Li introduced.

"So our action won’t attract outside attention."

"Exactly."

"But there are many guards within, unlike in Huaxia. Here, as long as there’s money, one can recruit any number of security personnel, and weapons are accessible too," Ye Shikai analyzed, knowing the situation well. Guns weren’t scarce here; the research facility even had defense works built outside. The outer walls used heavy reinforced concrete, along with special alloy materials, seemingly ’concealing nothing.’"

"Whoa, so many people outside, and even heavy machine guns, seriously?" Soul Destroyer remarked in awe, he even saw larger artillery atop the research facility. This wasn’t just a research facility; it was a solid military fortress, indestructible...

"We’ll launch a surprise attack tonight, try not to be discovered. If detected, charge straight in at any cost. George must be inside," Ye Shikai commanded.

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Boss, look!" As Soul Destroyer suddenly called, Ye Shikai grabbed his binoculars, looking towards the facility’s entrance. A convoy slowly approached, flanked by two jeep vehicles front and rear, with dozens of black-clad guards stepping out. From the center car emerged a man, surrounded by guards.

"It’s George," Nightmare matched the photo and the man, assuredly confirming. All evidence pointed to George, and rumors said people were ’taken’ here daily, yet no one knew what was happening. Many didn’t even know what the facility was researching, but Ye Shikai was certain this was the ’headquarters’ for mutant research, the source of all malice.

"This facility is under his name; apart from conducting affairs in the city, he spends most of his day in this suburban lab, especially recently, practically living here," Nightmare continued. For days, Netherworld Palace base members secretly monitored the area.

"Alright, we’ll wait for nightfall here. Our people have surrounded the place; he can’t escape," Ye Shikai ordered. Tonight would be a fierce battle, unpredictable even for him. The opposing side had guns, people, worms, and unknown numbers of mutants...