After five bigwigs in Beijing's elite circle fell into their trap, I fled.

Chapter 213 The Man Who Went Away and Returned

"That race? Law enforcers?" Jiang Shu looked at Rong Jingchen curiously and asked seriously, "What the hell?"

Nie Zheng hesitated for two seconds and explained in a low voice: "Besides being a gathering place for wanted criminals from all over the world, Misty Continent is also inhabited by a strange race. They are neither alive nor dead, bloody and brutal, and their combat power is heaven-defying. Even with Rong Jingchen's combat power, he can only fight two against one."

"What does it mean to be...neither alive nor dead?"

Rong Jingchen explained softly, "It has no heartbeat, is filled with death, yet it is impossible to kill."

Jiang Shu frowned: "I've never heard of such a group before."

“Because their ethnic group is small and has always followed the principle of seclusion, they have never been exposed to the outside world,” Nie Zheng said. “It was only in the last six months or so that they reached a peace agreement with the international alliance, agreeing to non-interference and starting to connect to the internet, sharing resources to some extent.”

"Sharing resources? Doesn't that mean we might encounter not only scammers but also the living dead online?"

Nie Zheng coughed lightly: "It's not that bad. Their network is still under control, and all users have gold IDs, so ordinary people can't join at all. They're also very cautious, and they almost exclusively operate on their internal network. They dislike us more than we dislike them."

A golden ID...

Jiang Shu thought of the group of golden IDs that had occasionally appeared in the live stream, such as "Young Miss is Mighty," and the long list of golden IDs under "Chronicles of a Fallen City" that were nitpicking and criticizing Feng Li and the other male leads...

It wasn't just a 'possible encounter,' she had actually encountered it!

She nodded in agreement: "Indeed, we deeply dislike each other!"

Jiang Liuyun listened for a while before interjecting, "I didn't fight anyone from that race last time, but... the few Holy Spirit Academy trainees who helped me should also be from that race. They don't seem like vicious people..."

"They weren't protecting those outlaws, but Misty Continent," Nie Zheng sighed. "We hunted down those criminals indiscriminately, breaking their rules. But it wasn't all for nothing; we gained an understanding of that race's strength, so if we ever have a confrontation in the future, we'll be more prepared."

Jiang Shu's heart stirred slightly when she heard the words "Holy Spirit Academy".

In the afternoon, Jiang Shu and Rong Jingchen returned to the villa together.

"I heard you were badly injured. Go home and rest for a while. Go back to the hospital tomorrow and stay home until you've fully recovered."

Rong Jingchen shook his head: "It's just a minor injury."

“I’ve read the report; it’s no minor injury,” Jiang Shu disagreed.

“Injuries like this were commonplace before. But this time, it was the closest I’ve ever come to death.” Rong Jingchen paused. “Have you ever heard of the term ‘Young Miss’?”

Jiang Shu reflexively recalled that row of "Young Miss is Mighty" IDs.

"What, did you meet some beautiful and charming young lady while you were out?" Jiang Shu asked curiously.

Rong Jingchen stroked the beads in his hand: "I don't recognize them. But perhaps one day in the future, I will."

Jiang Shu gave an "oh" that sounded like she understood but didn't quite.

"Don't worry, just for the fact that you risked your life to go to Misty Prefecture to avenge my mother, I will wholeheartedly support you, even if you want to have a second or third young lady in the future!"

"..." Rong Jingchen was silent for a moment, "I only know how to fight and kill. In this respect, I am not as good as Feng Li."

Mentioning Feng Li reminded Jiang Shu of the uproar over the economic sanctions: "Ah Li, this is quite a big deal!"

"It looks serious, but it's not too bad. The economy of a developed country can't be overturned in just a few days. It looks serious right now, but it hasn't been crippled. Everyone is testing the waters, but once we all join in the threat, the R country will choose to compromise within three days at the latest."

"compromise?"

“Economic sanctions are just a pretext. Our main goal is to force them to hand over the culprits who created the virus and those responsible.” Rong Jingchen glanced at Jiang Shu and lowered his voice, “Because… Madam Jiang’s time is running out.”

Not many left...

Jiang Shu suddenly fell silent, her heart filled with emptiness.

Three days later, the R country's official website proactively announced a settlement with the FY conglomerate.

In a secret meeting outside the network, R country, with a dark expression, handed over all the officials involved in the 9 virus case, the head of the base's research and development, and related materials, and they were executed on the spot by international military law enforcement agencies.

Five days later, Feng Li returned to China with the list of those to be executed and personally placed it in Jiang Liuyun's hands:
“Aside from the medical criminals who died in the bases I blew up last time, the rest who escaped are all here. I personally interrogated the people who had the virus, and they don’t have the antidote either. Madam Jiang, I’m sorry, this is all I can do.” Jiang Liuyun looked at him gently: “Your Highness originally didn’t need to get involved in this mess.”

“I can’t bear to see my darling unhappy.” Feng Li asked her earnestly, “Regarding my suggestion last time…”

“I’m not considering it,” Jiang Liuyun interrupted. “With the Crown Prince protecting her, I believe she will be able to get over her grief soon.”

Feng Li stopped trying to persuade her and simply nodded: "I will protect her with my life."

He paused for a moment: "I would love her with my life."

A week later.

Jiang Liuyun fell into a coma again.

After the emergency treatment, all the doctors looked apologetically at the group of people outside the operating room:

"You all have about an hour left, go and say goodbye to her."

Jiang Shu's face suddenly turned deathly pale!
Nie Zheng closed his eyes, his lifeless gaze falling on the operating room, and numbly walked in first.

Jiang Shu, Li Yubai, Feng Li, Ning Yunzhan, and Rong Jingchen stood in the corridor without saying a word.

Even Yan Yu hurriedly abandoned the entire crew to be by Jiang Shu's side immediately.

Besides these, there is another person: Guan Muyun.

Nie Zheng came out with red eyes, looking completely lost as the doctor wheeled Jiang Liuyun into the ward, then waved to Jiang Shu:

"She wants you to come in."

Jiang Shu felt as if her heart was being gripped by a hand, and she entered the ward with unsteady steps.

Jiang Liuyun still had that calm and collected demeanor, but she was clearly much weaker: "I've said almost everything I needed to say during this time. Today, Mom just wants to take one last good look at you and say a proper goodbye."

Jiang Shu looked at her without saying a word, but large tears fell down her cheeks.

"I haven't seen you cry in so many years. I never imagined that the first time I cried would be at the cost of your life." Jiang Liuyun smiled gently and stroked her head. "Life is long. I'm sorry, Mom can only accompany you this far."

More than half an hour later, Jiang Shu came out crying with red eyes and threw herself into the arms of Li Yubai, who was closest to her.
"Take me outside, I want to cry for a while."

Li Yubai hugged her tenderly and said, "Okay."

The two went outside. Ning Yunzhan and the others chatted briefly with Jiang Liuyun, but still worried, they immediately went to look for Jiang Shu.

The usually carefree girl huddled in Li Yubai's arms by the flower bed outside the ward, silently shedding tears and trembling all over.

Standing nearby, Ning Yunzhan, Feng Li, and the others watched, their eyes gradually reddening with heartache...

Ning Yunzhan stood up: "I'll go get her some clothes; they're all soaked from crying."

Feng Li stood up irritably: "I'll go see a doctor again, just in case the virus is identified!"

At this moment, Jiang Shu, immersed in grief, and everyone else, immersed in heartache, paid no attention to the departure of Ning Yunzhan and Feng Li.

In the ward.

The air seemed to distort for a fleeting moment.

As Jiang Liuyun lay dying, he slowly opened his weary eyelids, looking at the suddenly empty hospital room and the tall figure that had suddenly appeared beside his bed:
"Didn't you go with her? Why are you back again?"

"I'm sorry." The figure's voice was very calm. "I considered letting you die, but... she cried, and it broke my heart."

"you……"

"I need you to live, even if... you're neither human nor ghost..."

The figure leaned slightly forward, and sharp nails on long, slender fingers sliced ​​through Jiang Liuyun's neck...