I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 165 Military Order

City Lights Building, 1403.

[Minister, Lin Xing'an has safely arrived at the secret room. Only Director Zhao and I know the whole process.]

[His vitals are currently stable, but Director Zhao said Lin Xing'an will need at least ten hours of recovery time before waking up.]

【We watched the whole process】

In Xu Zhe's home office, Zhang Guang looked at the words appearing on the master copy and nodded.

After replying "OK", he closed the book and placed the old phone that Li Jiu had used to call him on the table.

Of course, it was turned off and there was no SIM card in it.

"This phone is fine. No matter how powerful Taoyuan is, he's just an electronic ghost wandering around the Internet."

"There's nothing wrong with the mobile number that Li Jiu called me from. That number is indeed Li Jiu's."

"The problem is with Li Jiu's smartphone."

Zhang Guang shook his head and smiled.

"I've told the people at the coordination department countless times to replace their phones with older ones that can't connect to the internet, but they've fallen on deaf ears."

"The day before yesterday, Taoyuan AI took control of Li Jiu's smartphone and called me, telling me he knew about Jiang Xiaojiang's death."

"Yesterday, it was Taoyuan AI that controlled his smartphone again. He called me and taunted us. You heard it too."

"So from the beginning to the end, the Coordination Department actually didn't know about this matter."

Zhang Guang leaned back in his chair, pinched his brows, and sighed softly.

"Taoyuan is fully aware of the conflicts between us and the Coordination Department, as well as the conflicts within our committee."

"He assumed I wouldn't call back to confirm after receiving the call, and I didn't."

"He guessed that after we received Li Jiu's call, we would naturally assume that the Coordination Department was responsible for all this, and we did think so."

"He guessed that after we determined it was a conspiracy by the Coordination Department, we would not choose to confront the Coordination Department, but would instead look for a 'murderer,' which is exactly what we did."

"Taoyuan really knows us... like the back of his hand..."

In Zhang Guang's voice, besides the hatred that wanted to tear Taoyuan into pieces, there was also a hint of fatigue and... admiration.

"Taoyuan...even guessed that I would identify Lin Xing'an as the 'murderer'."

"he……"

Xu Zhe narrowed his eyes.

"He has evolved to this level..."

But in the end, it turned into a sigh.

"So Xu Zhe, why did you choose Lin Xing'an?"

Zhang Guang asked.

"Because I saw Lin Xing'an three times in one week."

"Part-time job at a milk tea shop, study room at the library, and... tutoring."

"…This doesn't seem like a coincidence…"

Xu Zhe suddenly realized what was happening.

He saw that when Lin Xing'an was working part-time at the milk tea shop, the electronic refrigerator in his car broke down for some reason, and the frozen ice inside turned into water and flowed out.

He went to the milk tea shop to ask for some wipes.

Beicheng University invited him to give a speech in the library study room, but the speech was temporarily postponed due to a sudden power outage in the hall.

He just wandered around the library.

As for tutoring...

The arrangement at Little Bee has always been that teachers submit their own intentions and then make the selection.

After Xu Zhe's tutoring request was accepted by Little Bee, they said that they had only received an application from Lin Xing'an.

This... maybe it's not a coincidence...

After all, Xu Zhe is the director of the Operations Department. How could it be possible that Lin Xing'an is the only one who wants to get close to him?

"These few 'chance encounters' with Lin Xing'an were most likely arranged by Taoyuan."

"His calculation ability has definitely increased."

The expression on Xu Zhe's face became more serious.

Eighteen years ago, during the Taoyuan incident, the committee specifically studied the basis and logic of Taoyuan's actions.

All his actions were calculated based on formulas and countless deductions in advance.

Taoyuan believes that all coincidences in the world can be expressed by mathematical formulas with the power of his [intelligent brain].

And through calculation of the formula, it becomes inevitable.

This series of coincidences...

Perhaps this is the inevitable result after Taoyuan used the formula to calculate...

"It's just that Taoyuan didn't expect that you would give me Lin Xing'an's information."

"And I still remember...her."

Zhang Guang closed his eyes.

Yu Yu's appearance appeared in my mind.

I couldn't help but feel a little more fortunate.

Although they hadn't seen each other for more than 20 years, he still thought of Yu Yu the first time he saw Lin Xing'an.

"The Taoyuan formula didn't take this unexpected event into account."

"Maybe he calculated it, but... he took a chance."

"And it's just this little bit of luck... hehe..."

Zhang Guang sneered, a murderous look on his face.

"Minister, is it true that all Taoyuan did was to...kill Lin Xing'an?"

"Who are Lin Xing'an's parents?"

"What on earth is so valuable about him that it's worth humans and animals going to such great lengths to care about him?"

Xu Zhe finally asked after noticing that Zhang Guang didn't seem to be angry about the fight between Taoyuan and the cat.

"Haha, his value..."

Zhang Guang looked at Xu Zhe and smiled.

"Xu Zhe, who is the biggest threat to our Siege and Killing Division, or rather the entire committee?"

“…Taoyuan.”

Xu Zhe frowned and replied.

This is the most indisputable answer.

Taoyuan is currently the absolute brain and leader of the human-animal organization.

The first place on the human and animal bounty list is enough to explain it.

"Then I will tell you exactly now that the information Lin Xing'an knows will allow us to completely destroy Taoyuan."

"It is a complete destruction, a complete destruction that will make it impossible for Taoyuan to appear again and disappear forever."

Zhang Guang stared into Xu Zhe's eyes and spoke word by word.

Especially the word "thoroughly".

He said it with absolute certainty.

"..."

The entire office fell into silence.

Xu Zhe hesitated to speak several times.

But I couldn't utter a word.

If someone told him this, he would definitely not believe it.

This is Taoyuan...

The undisputed number one on the human and animal bounty list.

It can be said that their entire siege team exists because of Taoyuan.

Even because he is already "dead", he already exists as an electronic ghost, so even "sacrifice" cannot destroy him.

And now, Taoyuan's life is in the hands of an ordinary student who works three or four jobs a day?
"Minister, you..."

"I'm sure, I'm 100 percent sure."

Zhang Guang stood up, stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, and looked out.

"I went to South City."

"In South City, I found all the information I wanted to know."

"Even Lin Xing'an himself doesn't know this information."

He said calmly with his hands behind his back.

But he didn't say any more.

"...Minister, Lin Xing'an is so important that Taoyuan wants to assassinate him."

"But I can't understand why Taoyuan and the cat used this method?"

Xu Zhe asked with a frown.

"If all this was really Taoyuan's plan, then he should have known Lin Xing'an's identity at least a week in advance."

"He has countless ways to kill Lin Xing'an, why would he do this again?"

There was a hint of confusion in his eyes. After a long silence, Zhang Guang shook his head.

"I can't figure it out either, but it's true that they want to kill Lin Xing'an."

"If Lin Xing'an hadn't been blessed by his mother, he would have died with that kind of tricks."

"And before Lin Xing'an died, no one knew that he had his mother's protection."

Zhang Guang's words made Xu Zhe nod his head.

indeed……

No matter what, there is no doubt that the cat attacked Lin Xing'an with the intention of killing him.

"By the way, I also checked the movement of people and animals in South City."

"Something went wrong at the South City station recently, and several people and animals escaped to the North City."

"They killed four of my colleagues. Although I was seriously injured, the people behind me didn't stop me."

"Record it when you have time."

Zhang Guang took out several documents formatted like resumes from his bag.

Xu Zhe took it and looked at it.

Song Xinju, abilities unknown, similar to some learning type? (Questionable), strength level C-level.

Liu Xiaole, whose ability is level C [Ghost], has strength level D+.

Wang Xi, whose ability is Class C [Beast Transformation], is Class C or below in strength.

Zhang Yunxi, whose ability is Level 5 [Incense], and whose strength is below Level 5.

"Every time it's a turn, a few of the outstanding people and animals in South City will come over."

"They still naively think that North City is a paradise."

Xu Zhe put away the information and was not surprised at all.

"Your wife is doing well in South City."

"That girl... is almost an adult. You should consider finding her a partner. Find someone within our Siege and Killing Division. It would be best if she stays on the committee."

Zhang Guang patted Xu Zhe on the shoulder.

"She...I can't use my power to force someone to marry her."

Xu Zhe said with a gloomy expression.

Zhang Guang also nodded and said nothing more.

After all, this is Xu Zhe's family affair.

"Xu Zhe, go back to the department and see if Bai Yue and Li Jiu have finished their statistics."

"Then there's nothing else to do. You can go to the safe house and keep an eye on Lin Xing'an."

Zhang Guang glanced at the time and waved his hand to make arrangements.

"I'm going to issue a military order."

He straightened his clothes in front of the mirror in his office.

"Military order?"

"You don't think Li Jiuzhen is just here to work, do you?"

Zhang Guang looked at Xu Zhe through the mirror.

"The news that our Siege Division has been invaded by cats has probably spread by now."

"A department that exists to capture humans and animals was invaded by humans and animals, and then was humiliated by these humans and animals and fled..."

"Even if the Coordination Department doesn't kick me when I'm down, I still have to write a self-criticism."

"Why don't I just go and ask the committee member to issue a military order, so as to save the committee member from having to look for me."

Zhang Guang tied his tie.

"Eliminate Taoyuan within a week!"

"If we can't reach an agreement, I will resign from my position as Head of the Siege and Killing Department. The Siege and Killing Department will be disbanded! I will be demoted one level and re-incorporated into the Coordination Department!"

He looked at himself in the mirror, full of energy!

This military order also made Xu Zhe gasp!

"Do you know how important Lin Xing'an is? Our siege team is counting on him."

"Go to the safe house later. Don't just sit there. Discuss with Keke and the others how to explain everything to Lin Xing'an and how to comfort him."

"After all, we...were able to turn him into a murderer despite being innocent. If it weren't for this incident, he would have died unjustly by now."

"You guys...try to take care of his emotions. He's bound to be emotional when he wakes up."

Zhang Guang nodded to Xu Zhe and then walked out.

Xu Zhe was the only one left in the office.

"Really..."

After a long silence, Xu Zhe smiled bitterly and shook his head.

Now their entire siege team depends on Lin Xing'an alone.

And after experiencing this kind of thing...

How could Lin Xing'an be without emotions...

“Ah…tsk…”

The absurd feeling of the impermanence of the world made Xu Zhe laugh.

How can this be explained?

Lin Xing'an is not a fool...

On the contrary, from the fact that Lin Xing'an didn't defend himself later, it was clear that he had already guessed what Xu Zhe and the others had done...

I'm even completely disappointed with the committee...

This is not possible...

Xu Zhe took a deep breath.

If it really doesn't work...how about taking a hard approach?

No...

Xu Zhe rejected his idea instantly.

If Taoyuan could really be killed, Lin Xing'an would be the greatest contributor to the entire committee.

He will have a bright future and will be successful.

Being tough on such a person who has a bright future would just be making matters worse. Will he be able to survive in the future?
"Try to put all the contradictions of this matter on Taoyuan."

He thought about it for a long time, and this was the only way...

……

……

City Lights Building, Mirror 1, 1001.

Zhang Guang adjusted his suit outside and then knocked on the door of the office.

"Enter."

A voice came from the room, a voice that sounded extremely old and almost dying.

Zhang Guang let out a light breath and entered the house.

The office is not big, it can even be said to be quite small.

The power of the committee is nominally in the hands of the seven members.

As one of the seven members, Jiang Rong's office is not even as big as the office of the director of the Siege Department.

Although it is not large in size, this office is like a garden, filled with various flowers.

Although it is the coldest time of the year, these flowers are competing with each other in beauty, each one is extremely bright and in full bloom.

"Sister Jiang."

Zhang Guang walked through the flowers, came to Jiang Rong and bowed.

"I knew you would come."

Jiang Rong slowly opened his eyes.

She was as thin as a stick, and her skin was as old as a dry tree. It looked like her life had come to an end and she might fall into eternal sleep at any time.

"This state is really tiring..."

Jiang Rong sat up coughing.

Her deadwood-like fingers rested on an emerald green vine that had fallen down beside her.

Then...

The flowers, plants and trees throughout the room seemed to be rapidly experiencing spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Those colorful flowers and lush green branches and leaves withered and died in the blink of an eye.

It's like the vitality has been taken away.

Jiang Rong's dying body was actually gaining strength bit by bit.

The dry skin becomes plump, the silver hair turns black, the face full of wrinkles and freckles becomes round, and the tired eyes are filled with light little by little.

In less than half a minute, the old man who had one foot halfway into the coffin had turned into a young girl who looked no more than eighteen or nineteen years old, full of life and energy.

The ground was covered with dead branches and leaves.

This is the A-level ability [Vitality].

(End of this chapter)