I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 209: Xu Zhe is not worth risking my aunt’s life

"If I hadn't heard that noise, what would I normally do?"

"I will take these three humans and animals back to North City."

"At most, I'll ask Zhou Wentao to pick me up in North City, because I'll definitely make some moves if I want to get Taoyuan."

"But there won't be many people, at most three, because I'm bringing people and animals with me, and I can't let too many people know, especially the minister's people."

In the bathroom, Xu Zhe thought as he cleaned his wound in the bathtub.

"So if Lin Xing'an were to look back now, he would definitely think that I hadn't changed at all and that I only brought three people with me like last time."

"Since I'm sure you'll come this time, and I'm sure these three humans and animals will definitely catch a big fish, I..."

"...Why don't you let the Minister come back with me?"

Suddenly, an idea flashed in Xu Zhe's mind!
Wasn't the purpose of him bringing these three humans and animals back just to prove to Zhang Guang that there was something wrong with Lin Xing'an?

Isn't it just to get some evidence that can be shown to Zhang Guang?

Then now...

"Having the Minister go back with me to witness Lin Xing'an's self-righteous actions together is stronger than any evidence, isn't it?"

Xu Zhe's breathing became rapid again.

But he didn't call immediately, but started thinking again.

He was 100% confident that Zhang Guang would go back with him tonight.

But if Lin Xing'an doesn't come tonight, or if other people and animals don't take action, it means that Zhang Guang will be completely disappointed in him.

I will no longer allow him to investigate Lin Xing'an because of our years of friendship.

This is also a gamble for Xu Zhe.

If he wins the bet, he can prove that he has always been right and eliminate Lin Xing'an, a thorn in the committee!
After Zhang Guang leaves, the position of minister will be in his pocket.

Lost the bet...

"Impossible, it's impossible to lose..."

"Lin Xing'an thought I was seriously injured and would definitely underestimate me. He would never have thought that I would be so confident!"

"He'll definitely think he has the upper hand, that I'll only have a few people to pick me up. He might be making plans right now..."

"This is a human-animal, this is a ridiculous human-animal."

Xu Zhe raised the corner of his mouth and said with a sneer.

The bloodthirstiness and cruelty in his eyes could no longer be suppressed.

He wished he could see Lin Xing'an's confused and desperate look when he saw that everything was different from what he expected!
Really are……

So exciting...

Xu Zhe silently organized his words in his mind, adjusted his tone and expression, and then dialed Zhang Guang's number.

After two rings, the call was connected.

"Minister, I have something to say."

Xu Zhe didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

"explain."

On the other side, Zhang Guang paused and said.

"Minister, regarding Lin Xing'an, I personally have 100% evidence that he has a problem."

"His true ability is a Grade A time-related ability, related to time reversal."

"He is the owner of the voice I heard twelve years ago."

Xu Zhe took a deep breath and said.

The voice was extremely serious and certain.

There is no other way. Even if there is no 100% confirmation in front of the leader, you have to say this.

If he showed even the slightest uncertainty, Zhang Guang would not go with him.

"Xu Zhe, do you know what you are saying?"

In the luxurious room facing the sea, Zhang Guang put down the strawberries in his hand, looked at his mobile phone, and after a long silence, he frowned and asked.

"I know what I'm talking about, Minister."

"Minister, I am certain that there is something wrong with Lin Xing'an."

Xu Zhe's words without any hesitation made Zhang Guang hesitate.

He naturally knew that Xu Zhe had been investigating Lin Xing'an.

The reason why he didn't care was that he knew Lin Xing'an was innocent and Lin Xing'an was Yu Yu's child.

Therefore, Xu Zhe’s investigation result must be that there is no problem with Lin Xing’an.

Asking Xu Zhe to investigate is also to help him dispel his doubts.

but now……

Xu Zhe actually made a discovery?
"Talk about it."

After a long time, Zhang Guang finally spoke.

If there was no solid evidence, Xu Zhe would never have called him with such confidence.

"Twelve years ago, do you remember that I reported to you about a Class A ability?"

"The human and animal side has awakened a Grade A time-related ability."

"This human-beast is Lin Xing'an."

Xu Zhe took a deep breath and said.

Seeing that Zhang Guang didn't say anything, he didn't hide anything either.

He summarized his investigation since meeting Lin Xing'an, the information Liu Xu shared with him today, and everything he had just experienced and told Zhang Guang everything.

It took a full ten minutes.

"How is your injury? Is it being treated? Have you contacted Zhao Wuji?"

Zhang Guang first asked about Xu Zhe's injuries.

"No problem, Minister. No need for Lao Zhao. The root cause is not damaged."

Xu Zhe said as he looked at his bandaged left ear in the mirror.

"Minister, I can now basically confirm that this time ability is related to time reversal."

After waiting for Zhang Guang for a while and seeing that Zhang Guang stopped asking questions, Xu Zhe once again told Zhang Guang his reasoning about the ability and the fact that Lin Xing'an had just used the ability.

"So, Minister, I have decided to follow my original plan and return to North City with the three humans and animals."

"But unlike the original plan, this time, I want you to go back with me."

"Lin Xing'an would never have thought that I had guessed that he could go back in time, and he would never have thought that I would bring you back this time."

"I want you to witness it together."

Xu Zhe turned on the faucet directly, scooped up a handful of water with his hand, and drank it in big gulps.

"In other words, Xu Zhe, what you just said is essentially your reasoning?"

"Yes, but Minister, I believe in myself 100%. You just need to go back with me tonight and everything will become clear."

He still spoke with great determination and conviction.

But on the other side, Zhang Guang fell silent.

"Xu Zhe, there's one thing you seem to have overlooked."

"You ignored Yu Yu's existence."

Zhang Guang paused and said.

The two words "Yu Yu" made Xu Zhe's eyes look confused.

He just froze in place.

"Yu Yu...I..."

"Minister, Yu Yu is a meritorious official, but is Lin Xing'an really Yu Yu's child?"

"What if Lin Xing'an is a fake person tailor-made by Taoyuan?"

"With Taoyuan's ability, it's not impossible, even if Lin Xing'an knows the password."

Xu Zhe shook his head.

He didn't know why, but when the name Yu Yu was mentioned, he felt a strange feeling in his heart.

It was as if... I had just met Yu Yu...

But now is not the time to dwell on that feeling.

"Minister, before Lin Xing'an joins the committee, while everyone's attention is on Tao Yuan."

"It's not too late to find out now and confirm that there's something wrong with Lin Xing'an."

"By the time we destroy Taoyuan, it will be too late, and by then it will be too late to undo what has been done."

"Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens."

Xu Zhe said again.

"..."

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Guang's breathing became noticeably faster.

None of the evidence and speculations Xu Zhe had presented before resonated with him.

The only thing is to be safe than sorry.

What if Lin Xing'an really has a problem? Will Zhang Guang be able to continue working in the committee?

What if Lin Xing'an really had problems? Would their siege department still exist in the committee? In Zhang Guang's mind, he would become a formal member and Xu Zhe would take over his position as the head of the committee.

As for Lin Xing'an, Zhang Guang will arrange him to be the deputy minister.

This will definitely be a promising future.

There will be a seat on the entire committee.

If there is a problem...

Zhang Guang took a breath.

The more he thought about it, the more scared he became...

"Where are you? I'm going to find you."

Zhang Guang said in a deep voice.

"Minister, there is one more thing."

Xu Zhe used his voice to lead the three people floating in the air and walking towards the underground garage.

"Since Lin Xing'an's ability is to go back in time, in order to prevent him from realizing that the situation is not right and using his ability to escape, I think..."

"I want Senior Jiang Rong to join us."

Xu Zhe said with narrowed eyes.

He named Jiang Rong because Jiang Rong's ability [vitality] was of the same Class A level as Lin Xing'an's.

Once she finds out that Lin Xing'an is about to activate his ability, she can quickly drain Lin Xing'an's vitality and prevent him from going back.

Second, he knew that Zhang Guang was Jiang Rong's man.

Zhang Guang is optimistic about Lin Xing'an, and Jiang Rong is also optimistic about Lin Xing'an.

For him, it would be the best thing to have Jiang Rong witness it together.

"Sister Jiang..."

"If Lin Xing'an really has the ability to go back in time, then the only person I can hire to restrain him is Sister Jiang..."

A look of confusion appeared on Zhang Guang's face.

"Xu Zhe, are you sure Lin Xing'an will come back tonight?"

"I am sure."

"Are you sure that Lin Xing'an's ability is definitely time travel?"

"I'm sure, Minister."

Xu Zhe nodded and said.

Things have come to this point, even if he is not sure, he has to make sure!
"Okay, send me your current address and I'll contact Sister Jiang."

Zhang Guang didn't say anything more.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Zhe sat in the car, closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"Hehehe..."

He licked his lips and sneered.

It seems like victory is already in the bag.

……

……

"I've stopped Orange and the others' actions."

North City, on the top floor of a residential complex.

My sister's voice came from the pile of debris.

"Is Taoyuan completely dormant?"

Lin Xing'an controlled the dark moment to form words.

"My brother has completely entered a dormant state."

"Before he went into hibernation, he transferred all the information he thought was important into my brain. He said you would definitely find it useful."

My sister nodded and said.

"Junior! These chicken wings are delicious! Eat them while they're hot!"

In the safe house, Keke handed the chicken leg to Lin Xing'an.

"Thank you, senior!"

Lin Xing'an looked at the extremely sumptuous midnight snack in front of him and said with a smile.

There was no confession or kissing, everything was normal in the safe house.

Except for that phone call.

The last time, Xu Zhe called Ke Ke at around 10:10 and told Ke Ke to keep a close eye on Lin Xing'an.

But it was already twenty past ten.

This call has not come yet.

Lin Xing'an probably won't come again.

Although it cannot be fully proved that Lin Xing'an's guess is correct, Xu Zhe really realized it.

But it also shows that some things have indeed changed.

"Let me talk about the current situation and my decision."

Inside the safe house, Lin Xing'an was eating supper and chatting with Ke Ke while controlling Yin Hui.

It was just a thought for him, and the darkness instantly turned into a page of words.

Lin Xing'an fully expressed his inference about the current situation and Xu Zhe's next move.

"I want to go back to the time before the Taoyuan mainframe was destroyed, before Taoyuan still had sanity, before all this started."

"Now I need to know when the Taoyuan host will be completely destroyed."

"Liu Xu's ability, the time when Liu Xu found Xiaoyi's coffee shop, and the time when Liu Xu and Xu Zhe exchanged information."

After everyone finished watching, Lin Xing'an also expressed his needs.

My sister also took a deep breath and reviewed it in her mind.

The information Taoyuan gave her just contained all the questions Lin Xing'an wanted to know.

"The underwater host machine that Zhang Guang and his team found at 10 a.m. was actually completely destroyed by 3 p.m., but they stayed in the sea until 5 p.m."

"Liu Xu arrived in South City a day early, yesterday, and he found Yu Shi at 2 o'clock this afternoon."

"But the exchange of information with Xu Zhe was at 6:40 pm. Since Xu Zhe was underwater during that time, they had no contact."

"Finally, Liu Xu's ability is [Legacy], which is triggered only after death. He couldn't even release the ghost realm during his lifetime."

My sister said in one breath.

Lin Xing'an, who was eating a midnight snack, nodded silently, "Senior sister, it's delicious!"

He kept these key time points in mind and planned them in his head.

If this is the case, the best time for him to go back would be around ten o'clock the next morning.

It was the time when Zhang Guang and his team had just found Taoyuan’s underwater host.

At this time, Taoyuan must still be awake and able to communicate.

He had enough time to plan with Taoyuan how to kill Liu Xu.

as well as……

Let Taoyuan fall into complete sleep while awake.

"If you go back to the game again, since Xu Zhe, who was at low health, could hear it, then Xu Zhe at that time must have been able to hear it too."

The cat said as he licked his paw.

"Yes, he must be able to hear it."

"I still need some time to think about the right time point to minimize the impact, or even reverse it."

"Do you have any good suggestions?"

The situation was gloomy and changing, and Lin Xing'an sighed in his heart.

If Taoyuan were here at this time, they would definitely be able to calculate the optimal time...

"Perhaps, you can hold back."

The cat's blue-green eyes flickered faintly in the moonlight.

"Since you've already anticipated that Xu Zhe would be certain that you would take action, even bringing Zhang Guang with you."

"What if you do nothing? If you just stay in the safe house... wouldn't that be a complete disgrace to Xu Zhe?"

"He no longer has any reason to investigate you."

"Including Zhang Guang, you will no longer be a problem in his heart."

"Now... it seems that if you don't do anything, you can easily destroy Xu Zhe."

The cat said as he combed his smooth fur.

She didn't say the price.

Because everyone knows.

The price was the deaths of Yu Shi, Yunxia and Wang Xi.

"Xu Zhe is just a nobody. It's not worth risking my aunt's life."

"Don't worry, I can handle him."

(End of this chapter)