I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 175 Awesome!

"An An, we really... never thought there was such a way..."

Zhang Guang rubbed his chin, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"Uncle Zhang, our relationship with the Coordination Department is already very strained, so it's normal that you didn't expect it."

"And since you can't think of it, then the Coordination Department will definitely not think of it either."

Lin Xing'an also continued speaking with a twinkling look in his eyes.

"The credit for eliminating Taoyuan is enormous. The Coordination Department would never have thought that we would proactively share information with them."

"And this sharing isn't just showing off, because I'm opening my arms and sincerely inviting them to join me in destroying the Taoyuan host."

"We do this, whether it's to laugh at us, to share the reward for destroying Taoyuan, to supervise us, or to maintain their own image..."

"The Coordination Department has no reason to refuse."

"If you refuse... then there might really be something fishy going on in the Coordination Department."

As Lin Xing'an spoke, Zhang Guang on the opposite side nodded.

Indeed, as long as the Coordination Department did not know in advance that Taoyuan had borrowed their equipment as the host, they would not have refused at all.

"Once they go to South City and see for themselves that our information is true, they will have a basic level of trust in us."

"At this time, we will tell them that the second location of the Taoyuan host is in their coordination department."

"At least they won't think we're looking for trouble right away."

"Then……"

Lin Xing'an pinched the orange peel.

The juice flows out, emitting bursts of sweet aroma.

"Then we can go to the Coordination Department?"

"No, no, no, Uncle Zhang, let's give the right to choose, the question of whether to believe it or not, to the Coordination Department. Let the Coordination Department decide how to handle it."

"Oh? Let them decide for themselves..."

A gleam of light flashed in Zhang Guang's eyes.

Jiang Rong beside him also raised his eyebrows.

"Yes, so there are three possibilities."

Lin Xing'an nodded and held up three fingers.

"First, if the Coordination Department still doesn't believe us, then if something goes wrong, it will be their fault. They will no longer have any reason to say that our Encirclement and Killing Department is incompetent."

"Furthermore, our Encirclement and Killing Division showed such sincerity, but they still didn't appreciate it. Their accusation that we were instigating internal disputes within the committee is self-defeating."

"Secondly, if the Coordination Department believes us but still doesn't want us to go and wants to solve the problem themselves, then that's fine. That would actually make things easier for us. If they solve the problem, then our military order will be fulfilled."

"If they can't solve the problem and let Taoyuan escape, or if they don't completely eliminate Taoyuan, the blame is still theirs."

"Three is the best case scenario. The Coordination Department invites us to investigate, and we all investigate together."

"Of course, I believe we are all so sincere. And with Taoyuan being so rampant now, the Coordination Department will definitely choose to take the initiative to invite us to investigate together."

"After all, only our technical team has the ability to destroy Taoyuan."

Lin Xing'an wiped his hands and paused.

Zhang Guang also nodded after thinking about it.

"And most importantly, Uncle Zhang, no matter what the Coordination Department chooses, we have a clear conscience."

"We proactively share information, proactively share credit, and proactively resolve past grievances..."

"No matter what the final result is, Uncle Zhang, your reputation among your colleagues in the Coordination Department has been established."

"For the greater good of the committee, to eliminate Taoyuan and put aside the grudges between departments, what else should we choose if not someone like this as a committee member?"

"Even if your military order is truly unfulfilled, and even if the Siege Division is truly disbanded, I believe you can still be a candidate for committee."

Lin Xing'an looked at Zhang Guang and said.

And Zhang Guang nodded repeatedly.

Just by listening to Lin Xing'an's words, his face was already flushed.

"Great!"

After thinking about it again, Zhang Guang gave Lin Xing'an a thumbs up, his face full of approval and appreciation!

"An An, the committee really needs to be reformed. Talented people like you are still struggling to make a living..."

"This is simply... a waste of resources."

Zhang Guang sighed, feeling very relieved.

"You are the greatest treasure that Yu Yu left us."

He patted Lin Xing'an on the head.

If the committee loses a talent like Lin Xing'an, then...

That's a huge loss...

"Big brother is so awesome~"

Jiang Rong tilted his head, clapped his hands, and blinked as he spoke.

And deep in his eyes, there was a sense of... curiosity.

A sense of curiosity about Lin Xing'an.

It only took a few minutes from the time Zhang Guang told Lin Xing'an that one of the Taoyuan host locations was in the Coordination Department to the time Lin Xing'an came up with a middle plan and a best plan.

How can someone be so powerful?
Is your mind working so fast?
It's like... I knew the answer in advance...

Jiang Rong played with the orange.

And no one noticed that the orange in her hand was sometimes close to rotten, and sometimes radiant.

The two forms kept switching in Jiang Rong's hands...

"Taking the initiative to share credit, to cooperate, and to resolve past grievances—this idea is truly amazing."

Zhang Guang stood up and sighed again.

Now that the situation between the Encirclement and Killing Department and the Coordination Department has reached such a critical juncture, perhaps only Lin Xing'an could have come up with such a plan...

"But Uncle Zhang, there is one thing you need to pay attention to."

"Hmm, what should I say?"

Zhang Guang made a gesture of invitation.

"We need to pay attention to the emotions of ordinary colleagues within our siege department."

"To be honest, even if we don't include the Coordination Department, the credit for killing the Encirclement and Killing Department will be divided entirely within our Encirclement and Killing Department. The ordinary colleagues won't get much."

"Maybe it's just more prize money? A higher chance of winning a human or animal? These material rewards aren't really that important to them."

Lin Xing'an shook his head and said.

Zhang Guang also nodded and continued listening.

"Uncle Zhang, the Coordination Department is so arrogant and conceited. They don't even respect you, let alone ordinary colleagues."

"So, killing Taoyuan and fulfilling the military order is most important to them because it allows them to hold their heads high in front of the people in the Coordination Department and let them vent their anger."

"But now we need to get the Coordination Department involved and share the credit with them. This..."

"It's like you finally got a treasure, but your opponent also has it. You feel like you're holding your breath and it's so uncomfortable!"

"So if we really do this, ordinary colleagues will inevitably feel resentful. If we can't appease them..."

Lin Xing'an pursed his lips, a little worried and didn't say anything further.

"Um……"

Zhang Guang also calmed down.

"indeed."

He also realized the seriousness of the problem if he did not pay attention to ordinary colleagues.

"You're right. I really need to think about this matter again."

"Uncle Zhang, if we lose the votes of our colleagues in the Encirclement and Killing Department just to win the votes of the Coordination Department... then the loss outweighs the gain. But I can't think of how to appease them right now..."

Lin Xing'an scratched his head.

"It's okay, no rush. We'll think about it at the meeting tonight." Zhang Guang smiled and peeled another orange for Lin Xing'an.

"Uncle Zhang, can I...can I participate in the operation to destroy the Taoyuan host?"

Lin Xing'an took the orange and asked hesitantly.

Although Zhang Guang never said anything from beginning to end.

But he could naturally feel that Zhang Guang didn't want him to go.

"...An An, this operation seems to have us on the verge of victory, but we must never take Taoyuan lightly."

"Your current identity... is very special."

"We're not worried about anything else. We're mainly worried that you'll be seen by humans and animals, and then be retaliated against by them."

"After all, besides Taoyuan, there's also a cat on the human and animal side. Once she finds out you're not dead, she'll immediately know Taoyuan's death was caused by you. Then..."

A look of embarrassment and worry appeared on Zhang Guang's face.

After all, the cat's ability means that it has countless ways to approach Lin Xing'an.

Even if Lin Xing'an was assigned two bodyguards, it would be impossible for him to have no time to relax for 24 hours.

So once the cat spots him, it will be a nightmare for Lin Xing'an...

"An An, your most important goal now is to improve your own strength first."

"Now that you have the strength, if you want to face humans and animals, go to the Operations Department. If you want to be more relaxed, go to the Archives Department."

"In short, strength is king!"

Zhang Guang patted Lin Xing'an on the shoulder and said.

"Okay, Uncle Zhang, I actually mainly want to see this kind of large-scale event."

"And this is a historic large-scale joint operation..."

"But what you said is true. With my current strength... it is indeed difficult for me to move forward..."

Lin Xing'an sighed and nodded with some disappointment.

"...An An, if you really want to go and see it...I have a way."

Zhang Guang pondered for a moment.

"South City is too dangerous. I definitely can't let you go."

"The Coordination Department wants to be safe. There shouldn't be any humans or animals on the scene."

"I can ask Keke to use her powers to turn you into a living creature, like a hamster or something, and let her take you with her."

"How about you not taking part in any of the actions, but being able to witness our actions with your own eyes?"

Zhang Guang raised his eyebrows and asked.

"Of course! I just want to see it up close!"

"I just want to... send Taoyuan off for the last time..."

Lin Xing'an clenched his fists in excitement and nervousness.

"Ah."

Seeing his reaction, Zhang Guang also smiled, and then sighed softly.

"An An, don't you feel sorry?"

"After all, it's all your credit that we found Taoyuan."

"This is a huge achievement...you have to share it with all of us."

"And besides a few of us, no one knows your role. Don't you think that's unfair?"

Zhang Guang asked Lin Xing'an with his hands behind his back.

Lin Xing'an smiled and shook his head.

"Uncle Zhang, if it weren't for you, I'd still be working three jobs a day and wouldn't even be able to see the security guards in the Siege Division."

"They say it's my credit, but I... just provided the password."

"The real hero is Yu Yu's silent perseverance over the years, as well as your bold decision back then."

"If it weren't for your sudden inspiration at that time, with Taoyuan's growth rate, I can't imagine what its current situation would be like."

"So if we really talk about the credit, the lion's share still belongs to you. It was you who gave the credit to me and to everyone else."

Lin Xing'an looked into Zhang Guang's eyes and said sincerely.

"You kid..."

Zhang Guang patted Lin Xing'an on the shoulder, shook his head and smiled.

The more he looks at this child, the more he likes him!

No matter whether Lin Xing'an was sincere or not, it sounded nice to hear!
"Uncle Zhang, when are you planning to go to South City?"

"I want to see if you can improve your strength before you come back!"

Lin Xing'an blinked and asked impatiently.

"Why are you so anxious, kid?"

Zhang Guang patted Lin Xing'an's head, "Give me a day to recover! We'll talk about it tomorrow at this time! You've been fatally wounded. Even though you don't feel anything now, what if something goes wrong while absorbing the darkness?"

"...I hope nothing will happen. I feel like I'm completely fine now, Uncle Zhang."

"Or maybe you could let me see the Yin Spring, sit beside it, and feel the influence of the darkness."

Lin Xing'an jumped twice again.

He looks completely healthy now.

There was not even a trace of stitches on the neck.

"And I just learned some knowledge about Yinquan."

Lin Xing'an pointed to the booklet on the table that Zhang Guang had left for him when he left in the morning.

How to use Yinquan to absorb Yin, how to use Yinquan to summon angels, etc...

Even though Taoyuan had told him so.

But after re-learning it from the perspective of a glutton, Lin Xing'an understood it a little more clearly.

"No, An An, you only know about it on paper. Going to Yinquan to absorb Yinhui is not something you can control subjectively."

"Once the Yin Spring opens and the Yin and Darkness gush out, you begin to absorb it. Firstly, your body will be unable to stop, and secondly, the endless Yin and Darkness will also actively drill into your body."

"You need someone to help you stop, to protect you, to help you 'block the spring' when you reach your limit, especially if this is your first time."

"Without professionals, you will be suffocated to death by Yin Hui. This is not alarmist, An An, this is a real thing that happened."

Zhang Guang said in an extremely serious tone.

"Ok."

Lin Xing'an also nodded silently.

Of course he knew that this was not an exaggeration, and of course he knew how painful it would be to be suffocated by darkness.

After all, when he was six years old and still a "human animal", he had experienced it once in Villa No. 6...

"I can stop up the spring for Big Brother."

Jiang Rong, who had been silent just now, suddenly spoke.

"you you……"

Zhang Guang was about to refute but when he saw Jiang Rong, he couldn't say a word.

"Big brother, do you believe me?"

Jiang Rong suddenly pulled Lin Xing'an's hand and asked with blinking eyes.

"Of course I believe it! I..."

Lin Xing'an's body suddenly paused, and he instinctively shook off Jiang Rong's hand as if he had been electrocuted!
My heart started pounding!
It's like... my vitality is being taken away...

"Big Brother! This is my ability. I can check your physical condition."

Jiang Rong raised her head and looked at Lin Xing'an with her two innocent big eyes.

Then, he reached out his hand to Lin Xing'an again.

(End of this chapter)