I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 308 Deal!

"What happened? Is this your blood?"

Seeing Lin Xing'an covered in blood, a small flame instantly ignited in Si Que's eyes!

"It's not mine."

Lin Xing'an bit his tongue to clear his mind and calm down.

"Si Que, you..."

"Use your abilities?"

Seeing Lin Xing'an so serious, Si Que surprisingly remained quiet and didn't make a fuss.

On the contrary, they appeared to be very cooperative and obedient.

"……No……"

After thinking for a moment, Lin Xing'an shook his head.

The Magpie's abilities are unstable.

After using it, you may not be able to see the "if" line screen that Lin Xing'an wants to see.

Furthermore, now that he has entered the river of time, time outside is still flowing.

So... there's no time to waste.

"I'm going straight back!"

Lin Xing'an strode forward against the flow of time.

On the silvery-white silk thread, everything he had just experienced was played in reverse.

Teacher Orange had to die because after he shed his gentle facade, Zhang Guang and Professor Niu learned that it was Teacher Orange who was protecting Sixteen Months.

Therefore, if he only killed Jujutsu and didn't kill Tachibana-sensei's body, he would definitely be suspected.

So……

If he hadn't said anything at the time, Zhang Guang wouldn't have known.

As long as he doesn't take action or create any traces of a battle after "finding" Sixteen Months, he can tell Zhang Guang that Sixteen Months has no one to protect him!
"We need to go back to the time when we first took off our masks..."

Four hours ago.

Lin Xing'an quickened his pace.

Si Que then ran to his side and grabbed his hand.

"Lin Xing'an, I feel like you're not quite right right now."

"Don't you really want to use my abilities to take a look first?"

"Didn't you say yesterday that we shouldn't actively travel through time, especially as we get closer to the end?"

Have you really considered the consequences? What if things get even worse?

Si Que stood directly in front of Lin Xing'an and said.

She had never seen Lin Xing'an in such a hurry before!

"as a result of……"

Lin Xing'an stopped in his tracks.

The consequence of not letting Zhang Guang know that Teacher Ju Zi and Sixteen Moons were together was that he had no reason or excuse to quickly locate Sixteen Moons.

It's like searching for a needle in a haystack in the Binhe District.

If we find the Sixteenth Month soon, Zhang Guang will definitely become suspicious.

If we find the Sixteenth Month slowly, Zhang Guang might not be able to hold on.

Moreover, Wenwen's child has no reason to be sent away again.

With this child, Zhang Guang will most likely no longer need to be elected as a candidate committee member...

"Lin Xing'an, you need to calm down!"

Si Que advised again.

Lin Xing'an closed his eyes and took a deep breath as if he had made a decision.

"In short, there must be a way, there must be a way to have the best of both worlds."

"Lin Xing'an, are you sure? Is your current mindset really suitable for making a decision?"

Si Que opened his arms.

The flame in his eyes flickered incessantly.

"If all else fails, we can roll back the data; there's still plenty of room for error."

"That's the significance of sending Xu Zhe to his death ahead of time."

Lin Xing'an avoided Si Que.

Under Si Que's hesitant gaze, he stepped out of the river of time.

The timing was exactly when he removed Wen Wen's "painted skin" and immediately killed him.

"What's wrong, An'an?"

Seeing Lin Xing'an's face suddenly turn pale, Zhang Guang's heart tightened.

"...Nothing much, I just suddenly feel a little out of place."

Lin Xing'an took a deep breath.

"Minister, the memory of this animal is crucial."

Just like last time, he drew the locations of the human base and some human hiding spots on the map of North City.

"Then... regarding the sixteenth month, this human's memory clearly tells me that the sixteenth month was in the Riverside District."

"And, there is no one to guard it."

"As for the humans and animals, they put Sixteen Moon into a dormant state and didn't send anyone to protect her."

Lin Xing'an placed the pen on the riverside area and looked at Zhang Guang, saying...

"Binhe District...isn't there a more specific location?"

Zhang Guang's expression was the same as last time; there was no joy, only exhaustion.

"...Without the minister, only Zhang Hang knows the exact location of the sixteenth month from the human and animal side."

"But Zhang Hang, including the entire human and animal base, is currently in another dimension."

"Now that things have come to this, Minister, there are no shortcuts. We have no choice but to... thoroughly investigate the entire Binhe District!"

Lin Xing'an said firmly.

His gaze swept over Mai Yuran and Mai Lingbu behind him.

"...There really is no other way."

After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Guang sat down on the stool.

"The fact that neither humans nor animals were left to guard the sixteenth month has proven quite effective..."

"An'an, how long do you think it will take us to find the Sixteenth Month?"

He glanced at the time and asked.

"...It all depends on luck, we can only rely on luck..."

"It could take anywhere from a few hours to..."

Lin Xing'an didn't continue.

Zhang Guang nodded as well.

"Minister, time is of the essence. Please formulate a strategy for a thorough investigation of the Binhe District now!"

"Do you have any idea?"

"...Minister, since there are no animals guarding the area in the 16th month, and there are no other animals or people outside, then I think..."

Lin Xing settled in.

With a stroke of his pen, he divided the riverside area into forty sections.

"I think we should stop acting together and each of us should act alone."

"Each person is responsible for one section, and we will thoroughly investigate the Binhe District as quickly as possible!"

Lin Xing'an pressed his fist against the map.

"If you think it's okay, assign them now and have Li Lu notify everyone to take their positions in their respective areas."

He took a deep breath and said.

Zhang Guangze frowned slightly.

Why did he feel... that Lin Xing'an suddenly became so anxious after taking off his disguise...?

It's as if they don't want to give him time to think...

Moreover, this way, each person is responsible for one area...

Whether it was influenced by Xu Zhe or not, Zhang Guang suddenly had a strong premonition.

The last sixteen months will definitely be in the area solely under Lin Xing'an's jurisdiction!

Lin Xing'an will definitely find him!

But it doesn't matter...

Zhang Guang looked at Lin Xing'an.

If Lin Xing'an really has a problem, then his goal is not to kill Shiliuyue, but to become a candidate committee member by using the merit of killing Shiliuyue.

"With this human-animal baby, I no longer need Lin Xing'an to be a candidate committee member..."

"As long as Lin Xing'an isn't allowed to become a candidate committee member, there's no problem..."

Zhang Guang looked away, thinking silently to himself.

"Okay! That's it!"

"We must find the Sixteenth Month as quickly as possible!"

He slammed his hand on the table!
"Okay! Let's assign them in order using group number and individual number."

Lin Xing'an didn't delay at all and immediately called Li Lu over to convey the message.

Ten minutes later, his group leaders and team members also received the message one after another.

"Then, Minister, I'll go first too."

"An'an, which area are you in charge of?"

Zhang Guang suddenly asked.

"here."

Lin Xing'an pointed to the area next to where Sixteen Moon was located without changing his expression.

"Okay, go ahead. I need to take care of some things first, then I'll come help you."

Zhang Guang nodded and patted Lin Xing'an on the shoulder. "...Are you going to personally take the lead?"

Lin Xing'an was taken aback.

"Not just me, Zhao Wuji, Bai Yue, everyone who isn't infected, go!"

"At this point, it's time to burn our bridges."

A glint flashed in Zhang Guang's eyes.

"it is good!"

Lin Xing'an nodded.

The first derived variable has appeared...

He thought to himself silently.

After leaving the department, Lin Xing'an did not go to Binhe District immediately, but instead flew into the air.

Controlling the gloom, they began to search the streets as quickly as possible.

"...Found it..."

Less than two kilometers from the department, Lin Xing'an spotted Qian Sen and Wei Dongling's inconspicuous black sedan.

At a corner where there were no other cars, Lin Xing'an landed directly from the air and blocked the car.

"Beep! Beep beep beep!"

The car screeched to a stop less than half a meter in front of him.

"What?!"

Wei Dongling, who was sitting in the back seat with her eyes closed, almost bumped into the front seat due to inertia.

She angrily slapped the expensive leather chair beneath her.

"Master, ahead..."

The driver pointed to Lin Xing'an.

But before Wei Dongling could see clearly, Lin Xing'an walked to the back and knocked on the back window.

"Lin Xing'an?"

Qian Sen stared wide-eyed at Lin Xing'an through the window.

"Is that the one who embarrassed Zhizhi at the victory celebration party?"

"What is he going to do?"

Wei Dongling's face darkened, but she still pressed the window shut.

"Seniors, I would like to make a deal with you two."

Lin Xing'an got straight to the point.

"I can currently pinpoint the location of the 16th month within a specific neighborhood."

"I would like to exchange the credit for killing Sixteenth with you two."

"If I could become a candidate committee member, I could succeed Zhang Guang as the head of the Siege Department."

He looked at Wei Dongling and said in a humble yet assertive manner.

Wei Dongling frowned.

His eyes seemed to pierce right through Lin Xing'an.

"...Get in the car."

After a moment of silence, she clicked open the door lock.

After Lin Xing'an got into the car, he sat opposite Wei Dongling.

“Recite your terms again.”

Wei Dongling crossed her legs and quietly unleashed her ghostly aura within the confines of the car.

Upon entering the ghost realm, Lin Xing'an's pupils contracted.

A chill crept up from the soles of his feet to his scalp, causing him to shiver uncontrollably.

A series of painful screams and howls came into my ears.

A faint smell of blood also entered his nose.

It was as if he were in a prison where countless prisoners had been held and interrogated.

"...Senior, I would like to exchange the merit of killing Sixteen with you."

"You can make me a candidate for committee member and replace Zhang Guang as the head of the Siege Department."

Lin Xing'an adjusted his breathing and spoke again.

Wei Dongling gave a forced, insincere smile.

"Lin Xing'an, we're practically halfway to the grave, we've already enjoyed everything we could."

"Do you think... we'd care about the mere credit for killing Sixteenth?"

She said dismissively.

“You two certainly don’t need it, but Qian Qiongzhi does.”

"Or rather... you two need to make sure Zhang Guang doesn't have this credit."

Lin Xing'an acted as if he had expected Wei Dongling to say such things, showing no sign of being frightened at all.

Instead, he leaned forward, becoming even more confident.

“The committee will be re-elected soon, and Committee Member Qian has already served two terms, so he cannot run for re-election again.”

“Once Zhang Guang gets this credit, given his qualifications and Jiang Rong’s methods, it’s almost a certainty that he will become a committee member.”

"You two... you don't really believe that Zhang Guang has suddenly changed, do you?"

"You two should know best what Zhang Guang will do after he takes office, right?"

Lin Xing'an countered with a question.

Wei Dongling raised an eyebrow.

The ghostly aura slowly receded, and it seemed that only then did she truly develop a slight interest in Lin Xing'an.

"Lin Xing'an, you..."

Qian Sen was about to speak when Wei Dongling raised her hand to interrupt him.

She opened the small refrigerator in the car, took out two glasses and a bottle of wine, and personally poured a glass for Lin Xing'an.

"Lin Xing'an, since you know that Zhang Guang will soar to great heights as soon as he gets this credit..."

Why bother coming to find me?

"If our investigation is correct... you're Zhang Guang's absolute confidant now, aren't you?"

Wei Dongling leaned back in the car seat, swirling her wine glass as she spoke.

"But I'm not content to just be Zhang Guang's confidant..."

"With Zhang Guang around, I will always be inferior to him."

"Why don't I take this opportunity to replace Zhang Guang?"

"Why should I be his stepping stone forever?"

Lin Xing'an downed the wine in his glass in one gulp!

A look of astonishment flashed in Wei Dongling's eyes!
A surprised and appreciative smile appeared on his face, hidden in the shadows!

"I didn't realize that our committee, having grown to this point, still has someone as talented as you."

"In order to curry favor with Zhang Guang, they dared to embarrass our Zhizhi in public at the victory celebration banquet."

"In order to replace Zhang Guang, they now dare to directly block my car."

Wei Dongling stared at Lin Xing'an and said.

But Lin Xing'an's expression did not change at all.

There was even a hint of pride!
"Can you pinpoint the exact location in June, down to a specific neighborhood? Which neighborhood?"

Wei Dongling put down her wine glass and asked.

"I'm sorry, I will kill Sixteenth Month by myself, all by myself."

"After I've finished killing them, I'll attribute all the credit to you."

"If you agree to the terms."

Lin Xing'an took a deep breath and said.

"Your condition is that you become a candidate committee member?"

"Yes, and then I will replace Zhang Guang as the head of the Siege Department."

“Lin Xing’an, once you participate in the election of committee members… you will not be able to serve.”

Wei Dongling narrowed her eyes.

“I know that, so after becoming a candidate for committee member, I will withdraw from the subsequent elections for committee members.”

"Because I knew I definitely wouldn't be elected."

"Becoming a candidate for committee member is just to build momentum for my becoming the head of the Siege Department, and to add qualifications for me to run for committee member again in the later rounds."

Lin Xing'an met Wei Dongling's probing gaze and spoke calmly.

“Zhang Guang is still around. Even if he didn’t have the merit of killing Sixteen Months and couldn’t be elected as a committee member, does that mean he can’t keep his position as minister?”

"It's no use; you won't let him be a minister anymore."

"Oh why?"

"Because as you know, the twins Mai Yuran and Mai Lingbu are under Zhang Guang's command, and through them, Zhang Guang has learned all of Qian Qiongzhi's... dirty deeds."

"so what?"

"Therefore, you will not allow someone who has something on Qian Qiongzhi to be in the ministerial position after you two step down."

Lin Xing'an said calmly.

"And after I became the minister, it became that you held the key to my downfall."

What leverage do I have over you?

"Knowing the location of the Sixteenth Month, but not killing him immediately instead wasting time and failing to report the information."

"..."

“With this leverage, my life is in your hands. Qian Qiongzhi can rest easy, and Committee Member Qian can retire in peace.”

Lin Xing'an's words plunged the car into silence.

After a long while, Wei Dongling finally spoke again.

"make a deal."

(End of this chapter)