I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 288 [I am human]

"Xiaoye, if anything happens, we can communicate directly using these two phones."

At home, Lin Xing'an handed a cell phone to Xu Ye.

Then he shook the phone in his hand.

The only thing he had in his hand was Xu Ye's phone number.

Similarly, Xu Ye's phone only contained Lin Xing'an's information.

"Lin Xing'an, you must... you must be careful."

"When you come back... I'll be able to walk by myself."

Xu Ye looked at Lin Xing'an and said.

Although Lin Xing'an didn't say it, she knew that once she went out today...

Perhaps, Lin Xing'an will only return on the day he kills Sixteen.

Maybe a week? A month? Two months?

It made no difference to Xu Ye.

Because she didn't want to be separated from Lin Xing'an for even a day.

"Okay, stay safe."

Lin Xing'an took a deep breath and nodded.

"..."

But just as he was about to leave, Xu Ye staggered to his feet again from his wheelchair.

She flew over like a butterfly, opened her arms, and hugged Lin Xing'an tightly.

Lin Xing'an was taken aback.

The two didn't say a word, they just hugged each other quietly.

"Go quickly, and be careful."

After a long while, Xu Ye finally let go.

"it is good."

Lin Xing'an did not stay any longer.

After closing the door, all the reluctance and complicated emotions on his face disappeared.

"Three minutes were wasted..."

Lin Xing'an glanced at the time.

It's only six o'clock now.

There's still an hour until we arrive at Zhang Guang's place at 7:00.

During this hour, Lin Xing'an needs to find Yu Kexin so that she can notify Zhang Hang as soon as possible.

Try to evacuate all the people scattered in the North City before tonight!

Based on Lin Xing'an's understanding of Zhang Guang and his assessment of the current situation...

The operation will begin tonight.

"At this point... if Yu Xin isn't with Teacher Ju, she'll be stuck at headquarters..."

A sense of gloom enveloped Lin Xing'an.

It made Lin Xing'an look like a completely different person.

After confirming that there was no surveillance or risk of him being exposed, Lin Xing'an took to the air!

Although he couldn't fly above the clouds due to the gloomy five-kilometer range.

But it's safe enough at high altitudes.

He first included the residences of Ms. Orange and the others in his clandestine search.

After confirming that Yu Xinke was not there, Lin Xing'an flew off in the opposite direction.

"really……"

In the air, Lin Xing'an controlled the gloom.

While concealing his figure, he was made to float cross-legged in the air.

After confirming once again that there was no danger in the surroundings and Yu Kexin's condition, he then established contact with the gloom in her ear.

[Kexin, it's me, don't be afraid]

The darkness prevents it from making a sound.

So, just like last time, Lin Xing'an precisely controlled the gloom in Yu Kexin's ear to transform into a very tiny little person.

The voice was still the same androgynous voice that Lin Xing'an had used to remind Yu Kexin last time.

[Don't make a sound now, just keep doing what you're doing.]

Behave normally, and then listen to me.

Lin Xing settled in.

At the training base, Yu Kexin, who was undergoing her routine physical and ability check before each evening training session, suddenly changed her expression and tensed up.

I subconsciously wanted to raise my hand and touch my ear.

But they reacted incredibly quickly and adjusted.

"what happened?"

Little Fatty quickly turned off the machine.

"It's nothing, it's just... haha, I'm suddenly a little nervous."

Yu Kexin quickly waved her hand.

"What's the rush? We get tested every day, don't we? I thought I set the wrong level, it gave me a fright..."

"Sigh, it feels like the test results aren't changing every day, so... I'm getting a little nervous..."

Yu Kexin scratched her head sheepishly.

"What's there to be nervous about! We're not some sweatshop that kicks you out as soon as you don't make any progress."

"Besides, you've already made quite a bit of progress!"

"Look, look! Aren't these data much improved since you first came here?"

Little Fatty handed the form to Yu Kexin.

Yu Kexin nodded after taking it.

"Then I'll go upstairs to find Sister Wen!"

She waved to the chubby boy.

The voice only rang in Yu Kexin's ears again after she left the room.

[Kexin, the cat has a task for you to complete.]

[I am notifying you on behalf of the cat]

If you can hear it, touch your left ear.

"..."

Yu Kexin raised her hand and rubbed her left ear.

You need to have Zhang Hang gather all the comrades deployed in the field.

From now on, Zhang Hang should adopt a recovery strategy.

There's no need to harass or monitor the gluttonous ghost.

All you need to do is hide it well, so the gluttonous ghost can't find it.

As Lin Xing'an spoke.

Yu Kexin's performance was also normal.

They even greeted passersby.

However, Lin Xing'an's few words had already stirred up a storm in her heart!

Who exactly is this person...?

Since I reminded her at home last time, that voice has never sounded again.

Why should she be reminded to help the gluttonous ghost before it arrives?
She had subtly inquired about it within the organization, but no one responded.

On the contrary, it was Teacher Orange and Sister Xiao Le who showed so much concern, as if they knew something...

And what he just said...

Yu Kexin adjusted her breathing and her already quickened heartbeat.

He was there to inform her on behalf of the cat.

"cat……"

Yu Kexin's lips twitched involuntarily.

Cat is the highest-ranking and most powerful member of the organization after Peach Blossom Spring!
Why would a cat... entrust this task to her?
Why doesn't the cat contact Zhang Hang directly?

As far as Yu Kexin knew, the cat must have a secret way to contact Zhang Hang.

Because the cat isn't here.

I'm relaying this message on behalf of the cat.

I cannot contact Zhang Hang directly, Zhang Hang is unaware of my existence, and I cannot reveal myself to Zhang Hang.

You are the only one I can contact.

It was as if they had guessed what Yu Kexin was thinking.

The voice rang in her ears again.

You need to convince Zhang Hang that this is a message from the cat, without revealing my identity.

[Thus, Zhang Hang was able to find all his comrades who were away.]

To save them, and to reduce unnecessary sacrifices.

"But what am I supposed to do..."

"How...how could I possibly make Zhang Hang believe me..."

“I can’t just tell him directly…this was relayed to me by the cat…he wouldn’t believe it…”

Yu Kexin went to the bathroom and turned on the tap.

He frowned and spoke softly and seriously, listening to the sound of the flowing water.

This was an impossible task for her!
【I know】

Lin Xing'an, hovering in the air, also felt a sense of relief.

No wonder Teacher Ju dared to entrust the last task to Yu Kexin, who had just turned eighteen.

Because Yu Kexin dared to "refuse".

She can quickly tell whether a task is beyond her capabilities.

If it exceeds the limit, they won't dare to continue, or for some other reason they'll force themselves to continue.

Apologize only after you fail to complete the task or something goes wrong.

This trait is excellent.

Find a way to get Zhang Hang to the cat shelter at the new North Campus.

There, he can find the cat's message.

[Remember, be quick. Zhang Hang is safe to go out before tonight, but starting tomorrow, he absolutely cannot be allowed to go out.]

As Lin Xing'an spoke.

A wisp of gloom drifted into the cat shelter.

That broken wooden plank was turned back into a cell phone.

He quickly deleted the sentence he had just left, saying "Everything is going well," and replaced it with a message asking Zhang Hang to change the policy.

Can you do it?

Seeing that Yu Kexin remained silent, with a conflicted and serious expression, Lin Xing'an took the initiative to ask.

"How...how can I trust you?"

Yu Kexin bit her lip and asked.

I am human.

[You just received the documents from that fat man and are currently in the bathroom.]

[In the men's restroom next door, someone is washing their hands.]

If you go out now, you'll run into him.

Lin Xing'an said calmly.

Yu Kexin was taken aback.

He picked up the documents and left immediately.

"Kexin! Hey, off to training again!"

"……yes."

Yu Kexin nodded.

The man was wearing a gray shirt, but shorts.

Lin Xing'an spoke again.

He then paused for a moment.

So, if I were a gluttonous ghost, you would be dead by now.

[If I were a gluttonous ghost, Teacher Orange, Xiao Le, Yun Xi, Yu Shi, everyone you've ever met is already dead.]

His voice was devoid of any emotion.

Yu Kexin's face turned pale.

yes……

If you can tell from her voice that she just received the documents from the chubby boy.

If you can tell from her voice that she's in the bathroom, there must be someone else in the next stall...

Well... you can't tell what color clothes and pants this person is wearing just by their voice, right?

In other words, the owner of this voice in her ear can appear in her ear anytime, anywhere...

You can also see everything around you...

If this person is an enemy...

The location of the base, and Teacher Orange's location, had already been exposed through her...

Don't be nervous, I already knew where you were.

Time is running out, Kexin, can you complete the task?

If I feel I can't do it, I need to think of other ways.

"...Can I talk to Ms. Orange?"

"In any case, Teacher Orange is definitely more persuasive than I am."

Yu Kexin lowered her voice again and whispered.

You can ask Teacher Orange to speak on your behalf.

But I can't let Ms. Orange know I exist.

I will let her know when the time is right.

"...Okay, I understand."

Yu Kexin gritted her teeth.

“I…I’ll find a way to get Uncle Zhang into that position.”

【it is good】

Lin Xing'an let out a soft breath.

Yu Kexin, on the other hand, had a serious expression.

But just when she thought the sound was about to disappear...

Kexin, there's one more question.

[Last time, Teacher Orange subtly revealed the location of Huayu Residential Area.]

You completed the task very well.

The mole within the organization passed this message to the Glutton.

Before Lin Xing'an could finish speaking, Yu Kexin's mind went blank, as if she had anticipated what Lin Xing'an wanted to ask.

[Kexin, now tell me who this mole is.]

I know you must have an answer in your heart.

Lin Xing'an looked at Yu Kexin's expression through his gloomy gaze and said.

"...It's Sister Wen."

Is this the Wen-jie you're meeting later?

"Yes."

"But... I'm not 100% sure..."

Yu Kexin said again.

Lin Xing'an frowned.

Logically speaking, when Koko told him about the "three times" principle by which the gluttonous ghost distinguishes whether "humans and animals" have awakened, the identity of the mole should have been pretty much confirmed.

At least we can narrow down the scope and focus on a few specific people.

With a little more careful observation, we can definitely confirm it directly.

But judging from the organization's behavior and Yu Xinke's tone...

Why do I feel so uncertain about this mole...?

There was even a hint of escapism in it...

【I see】

Lin Xing'an stopped speaking.

But they didn't leave.

Yin Hui followed Yu Kexin upstairs.

"Sister Wen, this is my performance data report for today."

Yu Kexin knocked on the door of a specialized skills training room.

As she pushed open the door, Lin Xing'an saw Wen Wen leaning back in a chair.

Compared to a month ago, Wenwen's belly has clearly grown larger.

It looks like she'll be giving birth in about a month.

"No wonder……"

In mid-air, Lin Xing'an opened his eyes.

A complex mix of emotions and reflections also appeared in his eyes.

After that, I stopped paying attention to Yu Kexin.

It's almost seven o'clock.

He flew towards the residential area.

At the base, after a brief training session, Yu Kexin's face showed a hint of pain.

"Sister Wen, stop, stop, stop!"

She rubbed her temples and quickly waved her hand.

"What's wrong? Have you reached your limit?"

Wen Wen quickly turned off the device that was specifically designed to train mental will.

"Just now, my head went blank for a second, it felt like a string had snapped..."

"But I feel better now that I've had some rest, and I should be able to keep going..."

Yu Kexin smiled apologetically.

"Hmm~ No, no, we can't rush this!"

"I can't train for at least the next two or three days."

Wen Wen stood up, supporting himself on the table, and said.

Yu Kexin also sighed and nodded.

"Hey Sister Wen, is Uncle Hang at the base?"

"Yes, I'm here. What's up?"

"...I haven't been able to get in touch with Teacher Orange for a while, so I was thinking...I'd like to ask Uncle Hang..."

Yu Kexin scratched her head.

"Oh? Can't get in touch with Orange? Then Orange must be on some kind of mission."

Wenwen nodded thoughtfully.

"Zhang Hang is in the office, go and ask him."

"Let me know when you get the results, just in case something really bad happens."

She waved to Yu Kexin.

"it is good!"

Yu Kexin glanced at the time, rubbed her temples, and walked towards Zhang Hang's office.

"Enter!"

After knocking on the door, Zhang Hang's voice came through.

In the office, there were also several veteran members of the organization who had been included on the "Human and Animal Wanted List" by the gluttonous ghost.

It looks like they're discussing something with Zhang Hang.

"...Uncle Hang, I have something very important to report!"

Yu Kexin was stunned for a moment, then forced herself to speak.

"Well, tell me."

Zhang Hang frowned slightly, then nodded.

Yu Kexin then looked at the other people in the room.

"Old Zhang, alright, we won't make things difficult for you anymore. Let's do it your way."

"You go ahead and do your work."

Before Zhang Hang could speak, a muscular man stood up and said.

His name is Zhang Gaoyi, and he has already survived two rounds of chicken coop life.

After he left, everyone else in the office nodded.

The office was left to Yu Kexin and Zhang Hang.