Chapter 801 - 305: Xu Xingguang Will Die Within Half an Hour?

The driver is truly reckless.

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The bus sped wildly through the streets, and when it stopped beside the alley of Wanxiang Medical College in the Purple Garden District, smoke was rising from its tires.

Xu Xingguang turned off the engine, checked the time, and patted the steering wheel, saying to Ying Ziyao, "8:57 AM, Uncle Ying, we’re just in time."

Ying Ziyao leaned back in his seat to catch his breath before getting out with a pale face. As soon as he stepped out, he clutched the car door and began to vomit profusely.

Xu Xingguang folded her arms and leaned against the bus’s hood, waiting for Ying Ziyao to finish vomiting before approaching him to inquire about his condition, "Uncle Ying, can you hold on? If not, we can reschedule the exam."

It’s much better once I’ve vomited.

Ying Ziyao shook his head and said, "It’s nothing. I’ll be fine in a few minutes."

Ying Ziyao took a sip of water and leaned against the stone wall at the alley entrance for a few more minutes until the churning in his stomach subsided, then he looked up at Xu Xingguang and asked, "Will you join me to take a look inside?"

"I have some business to attend to. Let’s meet at the entrance of the Medicine Hall at noon."

Ying Ziyao knew Xu Xingguang was a busy person and didn’t ask what she had to do, only saying, "Take care."

Watching Ying Ziyao walk into the alley, Xu Xingguang then opened her Intelligent Brain Terminal and sent a message to Dongfang Yi, asking:[Where are you two now?]

Dongfang Yi:[Preparing to land.]

Xu Xingguang:[Meet me at the 3rd moat.]

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Twenty minutes later, the flight from Golden Gate City to Medicine King City arrived at the high-altitude terminal of Medicine King City on time, and two handsome young men quickly stepped out from the first class.

Both were well-dressed and youthful, yet they inexplicably wore heavy shackles on their feet.

The young man leading the way wore a black hoodie, pulling the hood over his head to hide his eyes and brows, leaving only part of his nose, lips, and the appealing lines of his jaw visible to passersby.

The boy behind him also wore a hoodie but without the hood, though his notable gradient-dyed purple long hair that fell over his ears drew attention.

"Master wants us to meet her at the 3rd moat." Dongfang Yi asked Ming Lan, who was walking slightly ahead, "Brother Lan, where is the 3rd moat?"

Dongfang Yi lived in Emperor City during his childhood, only moving with his parents to do business in Wuyuan Town ten years ago. This was his first time in Medicine King City, previously always treating it as a transit point.

Ming Lan also didn’t know where the 3rd moat was.

As he walked, he opened a handheld computer and quickly searched for the location of the 3rd moat, "Not far."

The terminal was built in Phoenix Mountain District, part of the inner city district, with only the Central Square separating it from Dujiang District.

Looking ahead at the towering Medicine King Honor Tower, Ming Lan said, "Across the Medicine King Tower, directly west of us is Dujiang District. The 3rd moat is between Dujiang District and Cold Water District."

After pausing, Ming Lan intentionally looked down at Dongfang Yi and reminded him, "Cold Water District is the most infamous slum in the entire Central Yu Alliance, you know?"

Every city has a slum, but Medicine King City’s Cold Water District is notorious, infamously so.

Of course, Dongfang Yi knew about Cold Water District; he and Ming Lan entered a subway entrance, discussing while they walked, "Why does Master want us to meet him at the 3rd moat? Cold Water District is so chaotic."

"Yesterday morning, the previous boss of Cold Water District was hanged by a mysterious person at the Medicine King Honor Tower." Knowing more than Dongfang Yi, Ming Lan naturally dared to think further.

He stared at the imposing stone monument in the center of Central Square, nudging his tongue against his inner cheek, murmuring softly, "The Old Ancestor might be planning to sweep through Cold Water District and become its leader."

That wasn’t impossible.

"Let’s go; it takes just ten minutes by subway to cross Central Square and reach Dujiang District." Ming Lan led Dongfang Yi into the nearest subway entrance.

Ten minutes later, they got off the subway at the west station of the moat in Dujiang District.

Exiting the subway station, Ming Lan turned and immediately saw the small bridge of the 3rd moat not far away. There were few people on the bridge, where Xu Xingguang stood in a black dress and a common baseball cap, gazing at the view.

"Sister Xingguang."

"Master!"

The two hurried over, but the heavy shackles on their feet hindered them somewhat. Xu Xingguang glanced them over, asking, "So soon?"

"We took the subway." Dongfang Yi explained.

The subway network beneath Medicine King City is extensive and interconnected, except it cannot pass through Cold Water District because sabotage on the subway lines through Cold Water District led to closure.

Xu Xingguang asked again, "Have you eaten?"

Dongfang Yi and Ming Lan exchanged glances and hesitantly nodded, "We ate."

"Alright." Xu Xingguang turned and headed west, towards Cold Water District.

Dongfang Yi and Ming Lan immediately followed, Dongfang Yi frowning as he looked at the chaotic and dilapidated broad road ahead, whispering to Xu Xingguang about the thugs on the opposite side of the road whose attire exuded a fierce aura, "Master, are we going to Cold Water District?"

"Mm."

"For what?"

Xu Xingguang: "To catch the Scorpion."

Huh?

Dongfang Yi and Ming Lan silently followed behind Xu Xingguang, crossing the chaotic broad road where a bombed bus still lay on the ground.

Dongfang Yi stared at the bus, easily imagining the terrifying disaster that had occurred here before.

The tall buildings lining the streets of Cold Water District seemed lifeless, yet every building hid watchful eyes. Soon, someone noted Xu Xingguang’s appearance and reported it promptly to their superiors.

"East Scorpion!" A man with a gun strapped to his back dashed into a meeting room, bursting through the door, and shouted to East Scorpion, who was on a phone call inside, "The target has appeared again!"

Upon hearing this, both East Scorpion and the person on the other end of the call fell silent.

East Scorpion did not hang up, instead asking his subordinate, "Where?"

The subordinate replied, "The surveilling team says the target has two aides and is crossing the moat road heading towards Cold Water District."

East Scorpion grinned malevolently, "She actually dared to come knocking!" Bringing aides?

On the phone, Mondez’s joyous laughter echoed, "East Scorpion, kill her!"

"If you can kill Xu Xingguang, I can clear your criminal record, and create a new legal identity for you. You can return to the Eastern Alliance and your home, and live openly without fear!"

Listening to Mondez’s promised benefits, East Scorpion’s eyes sparkled coldly, "Mondez, make sure you keep your word."

"Certainly." Mondez hung up the call.

He nestled back into his office chair, crossed his hands over his slightly protruding belly, and blew a cheerful whistle.

Within Medicine King City’s Cold Water District reside numerous thugs and terror elements. The deceased boss from yesterday was the second-in-command, North Scorpion, of the Scorpion Association.

The Scorpion Association has four leaders: Wolf Scorpion, North Scorpion, East Scorpion, and Tail Scorpion.

Wolf Scorpion has been active within the Eastern Alliance for years, recognized as the top thug among the Eastern Alliance’s black organizations, whose combat power matches Ying Chenzhou.

Tail Scorpion has been operating secretly within the Divine Hidden Alliance, considered the top fugitive within the realm.

North Scorpion and East Scorpion are twin brothers possessing the Divine Martial Realm’s rare shared superpower; they are spiritual ability users, able to manipulate others with spiritual power.

When one dies, the other absorbs the deceased’s energy, creating a terrifying power greater than two combined.

With North Scorpion killed, if East Scorpion successfully assimilates his brother’s energy, his combat power will greatly increase. When their abilities fuse, even Wolf Scorpion would avoid confrontation.

Can Xu Xingguang, no matter how strong, surpass East Scorpion with fused powers?

Mondez closed his eyes, quietly calculating in his mind.

It would be less than half an hour before news of Xu Xingguang’s death would reach him.