Chapter 873: Chapter 878: Smoke Trap (2)
Unexpectedly, this move actually worked.
Ling Chen was secretly delighted. Seeing Kaelina growing weaker, Ling Chen didn’t have time to think more and launched the Phoenix Eye Fist again, instantly shattering the hard bulletproof glass.
Breaking the surface with a single point! This was the key technique Ling Chen used. He concentrated all his strength on the Phoenix Eye Fist, aiming at one single point. Of course, although he borrowed the technique of breaking the surface with a point, Ling Chen’s ability to destroy bulletproof glass also depended on other skills.
Thanks a lot, Elder Tong!
Ling Chen inwardly expressed gratitude, quickly picking up the semi-conscious Kaelina and rushed out.
At this moment, a piercing alarm sounded from nearby. Ling Chen glanced at the surveillance camera in the corner and frowned slightly; Lin Guodong must have already known about his escape.
Right now, Ling Chen couldn’t care less; he kicked open the explosion-proof door and dashed out.
Outside the room, Ling Chen scanned his surroundings and saw an exceptionally spacious underground space without partitions, all equipment, and office furniture were placed together.
On the right, several computers were lined up, displaying surveillance footage of the surroundings on the screens.
"There he is! Quick, stop him!"
The surrounding security personnel spotted Ling Chen and immediately focused on him. Within a moment, seven or eight guards armed with electric batons rushed over, surrounding Ling Chen and Kaelina.
"Where’s Lin Guodong?" Ling Chen swept his eyes over the security personnel and asked.
"Charge, kill him!"
The guards ignored Ling Chen’s question and swung their batons straight at Ling Chen’s head.
"Get lost!"
Ling Chen shouted lightly, holding Kaelina’s soft body, and moved swiftly between the guards. Before they could react, Ling Chen kicked two guards flying into their companions.
With the guards settled, Ling Chen’s gaze swept across the room and locked onto Lin Guodong nearby.
Feeling Ling Chen’s gaze, Lin Guodong’s pupils shrank. He hurriedly instructed his men to protect him as they left.
Seeing Lin Guodong fleeing towards the exit, guarded by more than ten security personnel, Ling Chen didn’t hesitate and chased after them, holding Kaelina. However, he hadn’t chased far when Ling Chen suddenly stopped and turned to look at the nearby surveillance screens.
On one of the screens, Ling Chen discovered Little Hua’s whereabouts.
After hesitating a moment, Ling Chen sighed helplessly. There was no choice; Little Hua’s safety was paramount. Lin Guodong would have to be let go for now. Ling Chen then turned and ran in the opposite direction.
It didn’t take long for Ling Chen to find Little Hua, who was locked in a room.
The small room was filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant. In the center was a bed on which Little Hua lay quietly, wearing loose white clothes, eyes closed, and limbs fastened to the bed with belts, unable to move.
Ling Chen noticed a surgical tray beside the bed with various surgical instruments and unlabeled medicine bottles.
Reaching the bed, Ling Chen gently laid Kaelina down, then touched Little Hua’s cheek gently and called softly: "Little Hua, wake up, it’s me."
But no matter how Ling Chen called, Little Hua did not respond. Even after he patted her cheek, he couldn’t wake her.
Seeing this, Ling Chen thought for a moment and decided to lift Little Hua from the bed. Little Hua’s small frame made her lightweight, carrying her and Kaelina should be manageable.
However, as Little Hua’s body was lifted, Ling Chen’s expression suddenly changed. He was shocked to see that Little Hua’s shirt was stained red with blood.
Seeing the bright bloodstains, Ling Chen dared not move Little Hua’s body any further and hurriedly lifted her shirt. Immediately, he saw a ten-centimeter-long wound on Little Hua’s abdomen. Although it had been stitched up, fresh blood was still seeping from it.
These bastards!
Ling Chen gritted his teeth, a flash of anger in his eyes. Judging by Little Hua’s wound, the surgery must have just taken place. Ling Chen didn’t know what Lin Guodong and his team intended but treating Little Hua this way was outrageous.
No wonder Little Hua hadn’t woken up yet; she was likely injected with anesthetics, and now remained comatose since the drug’s effects hadn’t worn off.
If Little Hua hadn’t undergone surgery, Ling Chen could just carry her away. But that’s not an option now; freshly operated Little Hua was very weak. Taking her with them might affect the wound.
There had to be another way.
With rapid thoughts racing, Ling Chen cast a glance at Kaelina.
"How are you holding up, can you still manage?"
Kaelina smiled bitterly and pointed at her left leg: "I can’t feel this leg for now."
"I have an idea, hang in there!"
Saying that, Ling Chen quickly walked to a medicine cabinet in the corner, opened the door, and checked the bottles inside carefully. Soon, he returned to Kaelina with a bottle and syringe.
Watching Ling Chen’s actions, Kaelina asked: "What’s this?"
"Adrenaline, this should help you hold out until we get outside." With that, Ling Chen injected the syringe into Kaelina’s body.
As the adrenaline was fully administered, Kaelina’s previous weakness vanished; she became energetic as if she had endless strength.
"Let’s go!"
Leaving the room, Ling Chen led the way with Kaelina pushing a metal bed, Little Hua on it as they quickly made their escape.
At this moment, the temporary stronghold was deserted. While Ling Chen rescued Little Hua, everyone else had executed an evacuation process. Seeing the empty underground base, Ling Chen pressed on, picking up speed towards the exit with Kaelina and Little Hua in tow.
The temporary base was marked with signs indicating the safety path. Ling Chen wasted little time and followed them to the exit.
The base’s emergency exit was located in Joy Valley’s storage room. Upon exiting, Ling Chen immediately heard Hu Fei’s voice through the earpiece: "Ling Chen, can you hear me? Say something."
"I hear you." Ling Chen replied.
"Where did you go? I’ve been trying to contact you forever; I thought something happened to you."
"I found the temporary stronghold. Little Hua’s with me. Hurry and notify Boss Tang to get over here and meet up with me."
"I already did. I thought something happened to you just now, so I had Boss Tang and Liu head towards you. Get in touch with them; they should be there."
"Got it!"
Finishing up with Hu Fei, Ling Chen turned to Kaelina behind him: "You go find the fat guy and settle Little Hua."