I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 213 If I die in the future, it must be Lin Xingan’s doing

"Are you okay? Can you still hear me?"

South city, under the sea.

Zhang Guang, who was only wearing swimming trunks and no other equipment, patted Xu Zhe on the shoulder.

"This has happened three times. This sound has rang in my ears three times."

Xu Zhe, who was wearing a diving suit, closed his eyes and twisted his neck to speak.

"When we first found the Taoyuan host, when we dismantled the shell of the host, and when we collected all the data we could."

He kept thinking about those three voices.

In his mind, he compared the voice with the one from twelve years ago, the voice he had remembered for twelve whole years.

"It's just a trick. This sound proves that we found the right one."

"It's impossible for humans and animals to come to support this place. Taoyuan can only use this method to put pressure on us."

"Don't think too much."

Seeing Li Lu giving him a thumbs up, indicating that there was no missing data, Zhang Guang also looked at Xu Zhe who was frowning and said.

"...Well, it's just a pointless struggle between humans and animals..."

"Even though he's almost dead, he still doesn't forget to make things difficult for us..."

After pondering for a long time, Xu Zhe nodded.

He could hear it, and even be sure that the sound was time-related.

This is the sound of time changing.

But he couldn't understand, if the one who used the ability was the human-beast twelve years ago, why did he lie dormant for twelve years and use his ability at this time?
And why does it require continuous, multiple use capabilities?
There is no reason at all.

Therefore, this could only be Taoyuan deliberately disgusting him.

Maybe... it's related to Liu Xu's investigation?
Not too possible……

How could Liu Xu's investigation easily force out the three abilities of this human-beast?

This is simply a fantasy.

So no matter how you look at it, this is just Taoyuan's way of showing off his presence...

"Xu Zhe, come on, destroy it."

Not far away, Zhang Guang waved to Xu Zhe.

Xu Zhe also took a deep breath and didn't think about it anymore.

"I've heard Director Xu's abilities are very violent, but this is the first time I've seen it with my own eyes."

Minister Liang of the Coordination Department stood next to Zhang Guang and said with a smile.

After diving underwater, he did nothing but just stood there and watched, and took the credit for destroying Taoyuan for nothing.

This kind of good thing made him feel extremely happy!
"Everyone, spread out."

Xu Zhe's ghost domain spread out in the water.

Covering the cruise ship in front of you that is carrying the Taoyuan host.

"call……"

He closed his eyes and his ears twitched.

The sound of fish stirring the water, the sound of the wind caressing the surface of the sea, the throbbing sound of bubbles rising from the seabed...

next second!
All the fish under the sea seemed to sense something and became agitated as if they were thrown into a frying pan.

Then they exploded one by one!

From the inside out, an invisible force descended directly upon the cruise ship.

In the blink of an eye, the entire cruise ship suddenly became a ball like a piece of crumpled paper!
There was not even a trace of the Peach Blossom Land host left.

But just a second before the host completely disappeared...

Xu Zhe heard the fleeting sound again.

It was like Taoyuan's mockery of him.

"Ha ha……"

Xu Zhe snorted coldly.

"That's enough, that's enough. Mission accomplished! Everyone has worked so hard, let's get going!"

Zhang Guang checked it again and clapped his hands and said.

"Minister, I..."

"Go ahead, let's not rush today. I've booked a hotel for everyone. Let's take a good rest in South City for a day!"

After getting ashore, Zhang Guang waved to Xu Zhe, then clapped his hands and said.

Ignoring everyone's cheers and celebrations, Xu Zhe immediately called Liu Xu.

but……

"Not in the service area?"

Listening to the electronic prompt sound inside, Xu Zhe frowned.

I also had a bad feeling in my heart.

……

……

"Senior, where exactly do the responsibilities and powers of the seven members of our committee extend?"

During the afternoon class, Lin Xing'an raised his hand and asked.

He was still very curious about how the gluttonous ghost could give birth to a human baby.

If this is true, it means that the seven people on the committee are not united.

And the contradiction seems to be very deep.

If there is an opportunity, it seems that it can be taken advantage of.

"Their duties and responsibilities are just as stated in the manual."

“But in reality…the committee can do more and less than you think.”

"They have a lot of power, but they also have a lot of constraints."

Keke explained somewhat ambiguously.

"That's it..."

Lin Xing'an nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Once he actually joins the committee, these things can be found out.

"Junior, you..."

"Buzz!"

Keke's words were interrupted by her vibrating phone.

"Brother Xu..."

Seeing that it was Xu Zhe calling, Ke Ke cleared his throat and picked up the phone.

Lin Xing'an lowered his eyes.

It should be over...

He looked at the notes he had just taken, while silently establishing a connection with Yin Hui.

"Keke, are you with Lin Xing'an?"

As soon as the call was connected, Xu Zhe's voice came.

"Yes, yes."

Ke Ke glanced at the serious Lin Xing'an.

Xu Zhe's extremely serious tone made her expression serious as well.

"Keep an eye on him, but stay away from him so he doesn't hear our conversation."

"……it is good."

Keke walked out of the room naturally, but did not close the door.

She stood in the corridor at the far end, apparently looking out the window, but actually staring at Lin Xing'an through the reflection of the glass.

"Keke, what was Lin Xing'an doing at ten o'clock this morning?"

"Ten o'clock in the morning... We just finished Lin Xing'an's physical training in the gravity room, and then Lin Xing'an went back to his room to take a shower and rest."

"He was alone in the room at ten o'clock in the morning?"

"...No, we were still in the training room at the time. He was on my lap... He was lying next to me. He was exhausted."

Keke said quickly.

Because she had to keep time and observe Lin Xing'an's condition all the time, she remembered the time very clearly.

"What time did he return to the room? How long was he alone?"

"Lin Xing'an returned to his room around 10:03, and we had lunch at 11:30. We've been together since 11:30."

Koko took a deep breath and said.

After dinner, Lin Xing'an took the initiative to invite her to take a nap in his room.

The two talked a lot.

Ke Ke also gave Lin Xing'an a massage.

"..."

Xu Zhe was silent for a moment.

"...Brother Xu, is something wrong?"

"Lin Xing'an should be fine."

"He was completely exhausted during the more than an hour he was alone in the room. He couldn't do anything."

"And it's not like I can't sense anything going on inside. Lin Xing'an is just recovering his strength on his own."

Keke rubbed the corner of his clothes and said, "Yeah, I understand."

After a long time, Xu Zhe said.

Keke also breathed a sigh of relief.

From her perspective, there was indeed nothing wrong with Lin Xing'an from the beginning to the end.

It has always been Xu Zhe who has been investigating...

"Brother Xu, how's it going over there? Is the Taoyuan host real? Is everything going well?"

Keke also took the opportunity to ask.

"It's true. Everything is going well."

"We'll rest in South City tonight and go back tomorrow."

Xu Zhe's words made Ke Ke's eyes light up, and he felt lucky for Lin Xing'an.

If the Taoyuan host is real, it proves that Lin Xing'an's news is true, and there is no problem with Lin Xing'an.

"Keke, remember what I say next."

Xu Zhe paused, and his tone became serious again.

"You say."

Ke Ke looked at Lin Xing'an who was lying on the bed resting through the reflection, pursed his lips and nodded.

"If nothing unexpected happens, we will completely clear out Taoyuan tomorrow, and then we will hold a celebration banquet the day after tomorrow and the day after tomorrow to officially let Lin Xing'an join the committee."

"Take advantage of this celebration banquet to confirm your relationship with Lin Xing'an. It doesn't matter if you take the initiative or he takes the initiative. Do you understand?"

Xu Zhe asked.

"clear."

There was a hint of complexity in Keke's eyes.

Although Xu Zhe didn't say it directly this time, she knew that Xu Zhe was asking her to monitor Lin Xing'an...

But... she wanted to be with Lin Xing'an without any intention or deception...

"Keke, listen carefully."

"I will not commit suicide, I will not die at the hands of humans or animals, and I will not die in an accident."

"But if one day I die..."

"Keke, don't have any doubts. It was Lin Xing'an who did it."

Xu Zhe spoke word by word.

Keke's brows furrowed little by little.

"You...what are you talking about? How could you die? This..."

"Keke, listen to me."

Xu Zhe interrupted Ke Ke directly.

It was as if he had foreseen something, and with every breath he took, he revealed a sense of weakness and fatigue.

"No matter how I died, whether I was killed by a specific person, died accidentally while performing a mission, or committed suicide..."

"Keke, remember, this is all Lin Xing'an's fault."

"No matter how unrelated my death may seem to Lin Xing'an, it must have been Lin Xing'an who did it."

"Remember, remember, remember."

Xu Zhe emphasized again in a very serious tone.

"..."

Keke breathed silently, "I understand..."

She nodded.

Xu Zhe didn't say anything more and hung up the phone.

Watching the phone screen go off, Keke took a deep, trembling breath.

Xu Zhe's words kept echoing in her mind.

It actually made her feel a little overwhelmed and confused.

After all, she had witnessed Lin Xing'an's growth from a college student who needed three part-time jobs a day to his current position.

She actually couldn't understand why Xu Zhe was so suspicious of Lin Xing'an.

If it was anyone else, even the minister, she would argue for Lin Xing'an.

But this is Xu Zhe...

The mentor who brought her in.

and so……

"Sister, what's wrong?"

Lin Xing'an walked out of the room and stood beside Ke Ke. He asked with concern, "What did Director Xu say? Did something happen with the Minister?"

Seeing that Keke looked unhappy, Lin Xing'an asked nervously.

"It's okay! Everything is going well with the Minister!"

"Junior, the information you provided is completely accurate! There is no problem at all. Don't worry, don't worry!"

Ke Ke said with a smile after adjusting his state.

"That's good, I thought something happened..."

Lin Xing'an patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

"I didn't expect Taoyuan to be destroyed like this. It feels... so magical."

Lin Xing'an stretched and sighed.

Keke also nodded silently.

"Junior, you...ah, forget it..."

After a moment's silence, Ke Ke looked at Lin Xing'an and sighed, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

"What's wrong, senior?"

Lin Xing'an put his arms away and asked with a blink of his eyes.

"...Nothing, I just think...you could communicate more with Director Xu and build a better relationship. Perhaps...there's some misunderstanding between you two?"

"Junior, Director Xu, you appear very serious, but in private, compared to some of the other seemingly amiable leaders on the committee, you are actually more approachable."

"Besides, you will be joining the action team. Director Xu is your direct superior, so you can take advantage of the opportunity to communicate more and get to know each other better."

"If you're a little embarrassed, I can help you make an appointment with Director Xu."

She tilted her head and said.

Lin Xing'an lowered his head and pursed his lips slightly.

"...Senior, did Director Xu just say something to you?"

He looked at Keke and asked somewhat dejectedly.

There was no ripple in my heart.

He naturally guessed what Xu Zhe and Ke Ke said.

After all, he had just found the cat through the old method of using the discount board of the milk tea shop, and he also knew the progress of the current operation.

Taoyuan has completely fallen into hibernation, and Liu Xu has died quietly.

Wang Xi did a great job, leaving no trace.

At that time, Xu Zhe was still at the bottom of the sea, and he did not keep track of Liu Xu in advance, so he could not find Liu Xu who had turned into ashes.

This will probably become another thorn in Xu Zhe's heart.

Xu Zhe's only suspect is Lin Xing'an.

So Xu Zhe's phone call just now was simply to ask Ke Ke to keep a closer eye on him.

"Director Xu...didn't say anything, just asked me to keep an eye on you."

Seeing Lin Xing'an's depressed expression, Ke Ke also hurriedly spoke.

"It's okay, Senior Sister. I can actually sense that Director Xu has always... not very trusting of me."

"I don't know what the problem is. Maybe I really did something wrong?"

There was a hint of confusion in Lin Xing'an's eyes.

Ke Ke also shook his head and gently held his hand, "Junior, you are right..."

"Senior, Director Xu actually sent you here to monitor and investigate me, right?"

"I……"

Lin Xing'an said it so directly that Ke Ke subconsciously avoided his gaze.

"Senior, I can feel that you really take care of me and really care about me."

"But because of the director's order, so..."

"Anyway! Senior, please help me arrange a meeting with Director Xu. For your sake, I'm definitely willing to clear up the misunderstanding with Director Xu!"

Lin Xing'an shook Ke Ke's hand in return and said with a smile.

"Junior..."

Looking at Lin Xing'an's smile and feeling the warmth and strength in Lin Xing'an's palm, Keke felt an inexplicable throbbing in his heart.

This feeling of being trusted...

It’s really warm...

She took a deep breath and nodded.

Lin Xing'an looked out the window.

The crows circling in the sky were reflected in his pupils.

(End of this chapter)