High Martial Arts: Integrating with Super AI, Unrivaled and Unstoppable!
Chapter 16: Escape from the Locked Room!
In the underground secret room.
The incendiary bomb exploded and burst into flames.
boom--!!
Flames suddenly erupted, and a heat wave instantly engulfed the small space.
Zhang Hongling's fingertips trembled as she clutched the small walnut box in her arms tightly to her chest and hurriedly tucked it inside her clothes.
Next second,
She stumbled and lunged towards the iron gate.
His hands gripped the door tightly.
They pulled and slapped the object frantically.
Bang——! !
Bang——! !
squeak--!!
The iron gate trembled from being pounded.
But it didn't budge.
"Why can't I open the door?!"
"Open the door—!!"
"Open the door—!!"
Zhang Hongling's fingernails broke, and blood gushed from her fingertips.
The scraping left glaring bloody marks on the cold iron plate, making my fingertips numb with pain.
But the iron gate seemed welded shut, no matter how hard she tried.
There was not the slightest loosening.
"Help! Help me—!!"
Thick smoke billowed into her nostrils, causing her to cough violently and painfully.
Each cough tore at my lungs, as if they were about to shatter.
"Cough cough cough... It feels so bad..."
The thick smoke stung and turned my eyes red, and tears streamed uncontrollably down my face.
His face was covered in soot and grime, making him look like a complete mess.
The heat wave hit my face, burning my skin.
The iron gate became increasingly scorching hot from the heat.
The moment she touched it, a piercing pain shot through her palm.
He withdrew his hand in a huff, his fingertips instantly burning red.
"Help--!!
"Please, someone save me—!!"
She frantically grabbed what was at her feet.
That heavy metal trophy that Wang Aiji won when he was alive—the Golden Motorcycle Grand Prize, the national championship—is a testament to his talent.
He used both arms to smash the door panel with frenzied force.
Bang!
Bang!
The loud noise made the sealed room vibrate.
The shock made her arm go numb, and the area between her thumb and forefinger cracked and ached.
But the iron gate remained standing.
Outside, there was absolute silence.
There wasn't even the slightest sound of footsteps.
The fire intensified, and flames suddenly shot up.
It scorched the hem of her dress. The fabric instantly became charred.
She screamed and frantically tried to tear it off, but the burnt cloth stuck to her skin and she couldn't get it off no matter what she did.
Zhang Hongling staggered and fell to the ground.
He rolled around frantically to suppress the fire.
His back hit the ground.
The pain was so intense that my whole body was convulsing.
"It hurts! It hurts so much—!"
"Help me... I don't want to die..."
"Cough cough cough... I don't want to die..."
No matter how much she cried and screamed
There was no response from outside.
I cried out to heaven but received no response, and cried out to earth but received no help.
Zhang Hongling collapsed to the ground.
Thick smoke kept pouring in, and her consciousness rapidly blurred as she felt suffocated. In despair, she silently repeated in her heart:
Sure enough... it caught fire as soon as we got off...
Aiji... Mom's here to keep you company...
A solid wood bookshelf whose mortise and tenon joints have been loosened by the intense heat of the fire.
It tilted abruptly, sending a shower of charred pages flying.
It crashed down hard on her head!
The wooden plank hurtled through the air with a strong gust of wind, narrowly missing her head.
There was no way to avoid it; death was inevitable.
At the critical moment.
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Thousands of miles away, Zhiqun Technology.
Lu Xuan raised his cup and took a small sip of hot tea.
His eyebrows and eyes were indifferent, and his aura was calm and undisturbed.
At the same moment,
A faint ripple spread across the space around him.
The quantum tunneling force unfolded silently.
His figure flashed and disappeared in an instant.
He appeared out of thin air at the fire, holding a warm teacup.
The tea in the cup remained perfectly still, not even a wisp of steam spilled.
Not a single spark touched the hem of her clothes.
Lu Xuan was as composed as if he were merely strolling into the courtyard.
Instead of traveling thousands of miles to defy fate.
Lu Xuan raised his hand and gestured lightly, his tone calm and even:
"Kinetic energy zeroing field, activated."
An invisible force field instantly enveloped the bookshelf in mid-air.
Kinetic energy reduced to zero!
The solid wood bookshelf, which had crashed down, suddenly stopped in mid-air.
He remained motionless, just an inch from her head.
Not even a scrap of paper fell.
Lu Xuan slightly raised his fingertips, and two faint lights flashed.
Bio-pulse and nano-repair were directly injected into Zhang Hongling's body.
As the feeling of suffocation subsided and the excruciating pain gradually subsided, Zhang Hongling slowly opened her eyes.
His face was filled with disbelief, and his pupils suddenly contracted.
"Not dead? How is that possible?"
Lu Xuan's calm and composed voice
The sound rang out slowly amidst the raging flames.
Clear and easy to hear:
"Ms. Zhang, we meet again."
She suddenly looked up.
Looking at Lu Xuan before him, whose clothes were spotless and who exuded no trace of worldly desire,
Looking again at the heavy bookshelf hanging overhead, I was so shocked that I was speechless.
"It's you... Lu Xuan!"
"How did you get in? What are you doing here?"
Lu Xuan lowered his eyes and glanced indifferently at the tea leaves in the cup.
His tone was nonchalant and indifferent:
"I'll have some tea and then help you out."
As soon as he finished speaking, he reached out and gently took her arm.
The force was steady and powerful.
"Walk!"
The two figures vanished instantly in the raging flames.
Without leaving a trace, as if it had never existed.
The fire surged upwards.
It completely engulfed the entire secret chamber, burning everything to a crisp.
-
Inside the study of the main house. Thick smoke billows into the sky in the distance.
The fire alarm blared, and the servants outside were in chaos.
The sounds of footsteps and shouts were incredibly noisy.
But the study was completely quiet, shut out of the chaos outside.
Dead silence.
Wang Guozhong stood in front of the monitoring screen.
His face was calm, his eyes indifferent.
On the screen, the image of Zhang Hongling trapped in the secret room, crying out in despair, was clearly visible.
Butler Lin Renhou stepped forward slowly.
He remained calm and composed, without the slightest sign of panic.
He bowed his head and reported in a low voice, his tone firm:
"Sir, the fire has started."
Wang Guozhong responded indifferently, his tone flat and devoid of emotion:
"understood."
Lin Renhou lowered his head slightly, his voice even softer.
Every word was clear and distinct, devoid of any emotion.
"The lady... is inside."
This isn't a warning; it's a confirmation that the deadlock is already in place.
There is no turning back.
Wang Guozhong paused slightly, then turned around.
He strode open the study door and walked straight out to the courtyard.
As soon as Wang Guozhong saw the servants and bodyguards in the courtyard,
Instantly, all indifference vanished, his expression changed drastically, and his brows furrowed.
He roared at the crowd, his voice echoing throughout the courtyard, filled with anxiety:
"Save her! Save her immediately! Who can rescue the lady?"
I'll give you a billion!
He acted as if he were extremely anxious, his steps were hurried.
There was no warmth in his eyes, only a bone-chilling cold.
Wang Guozhong knew all too well that the fire was spreading so rapidly.
Zhang Hongling has no chance of escape and is certain to die.
The servants and bodyguards around them looked at each other in bewilderment.
No one dared to take a single step forward.
This is clearly a dead end with no way back.
Even if a billion dollars is tempting, you still need to be alive to enjoy it.
Quiet whispers quickly arose from the side.
Full of praise:
"The master is far too attentive to the madam; he just casually mentioned a billion!"
"It's rare to see a couple still so loving after all these years."
Lin Renhou followed closely behind as he left the study.
Standing to the side, he remained expressionless.
Quietly accompany Wang Guozhong to finish this scene.
Their eyes were indifferent, yet their hearts were in tacit understanding.
The master and servant, one playing the good cop,
One played the supporting role, yet their chemistry was impeccable.
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Outside the underground secret room.
Wang Qinshou's legs went weak.
She collapsed to her knees with a thud, covered her face with her hands, and burst into tears.
Her voice was hoarse, and she was crying her heart out.
He immediately began to put on a dramatic performance, his face full of grief, his acting incredibly realistic.
"Mom—!! Mom!!"
How could you... be inside?!
He pounded his chest and stamped his feet, slamming his forehead against the ground, crying until his face was covered in tears and snot.
He looked utterly grief-stricken and heartbroken.
"It's my son... useless, didn't see... good for you!"
"Son...you're unfilial!"
The more pitiful he looked while crying...
The more at peace one feels, the more ruthless one may even feel.
As long as she dies inside, Wang Aiji's story will be forever buried.
And then it was all over.
The servants and bodyguards watching were all deeply moved.
A chorus of sighs and sympathy filled the air.
"The young master is so filial!"
"It's heartbreaking to see her crying like that."
"The master is sentimental, and the eldest son is filial; this family is truly admirable."
"If Madam could know this from beyond the grave, she would be at peace."
Wang Guozhong came to the outside of the secret room,
Standing to the side, her eyes red-rimmed, she sighed softly repeatedly.
His face was filled with sorrow, and he shook his head repeatedly.
In reality, they were quietly waiting for the fire to completely die down.
Wait until there is no sound from inside.
Lin Renhou stood behind him with his hands at his sides.
Without uttering a word, his eyes seemed to see right through her.
Quietly.
The bodyguard repeatedly sprayed water with a water gun to cool the area down.
The sound of rushing water continued for several minutes.
The scorching heat gradually subsided.
A bodyguard put on thick leather gloves,
I stepped forward and gently pulled the door handle.
The unlocked iron gate opened with a click.
Without any hindrance.
"Squeak—!!"
Thick smoke billowed, carrying with it the lingering heat.
It suddenly gushed outwards.
The choking caused everyone to back away.
Everyone instinctively peeked inside.
The next instant, everyone froze in place.
Their expressions changed drastically, and their pupils dilated in shock.
The secret room was burned black and in a mess, with all the debris reduced to ashes.
But inside—
Empty.
No body, no blood.
There wasn't even the slightest trace left.
Wang Qinshou's crying stopped abruptly.
The grief on her face froze instantly, tears still clinging to her cheeks.
His expression was blank, filled with disbelief.
Wang Guozhong's sighing stopped.
The deep sorrow on his face vanished completely.
His face gradually darkened, becoming terrifyingly gloomy.
The entire room was deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop.
Wang Guozhong stared intently at the empty secret room.
My heart pounded, and my thoughts surged.
impossible!
The surveillance footage clearly shows her inside!
Lin Renhou was also stunned, and subconsciously looked at Wang Guozhong.
His eyes were filled with disbelief.
There was complete panic.
Wang Qinshou stood frozen in place, his mind blank, completely dumbfounded.
Where are they? Where are they?
Why is no one here?
Wang Guozhong took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart.
He turned around abruptly, his voice chillingly cold.
Filled with boundless rage:
"What are you looking at! Go find it now!"
The entire hospital was sealed off, and the ground was dug up three feet deep.
"Find my wife too!"
"yes!"
The servants and bodyguards scattered in a panic, frantically searching in all directions.
The entire Wang family was instantly thrown into unprecedented chaos.
Panic.
After the bodyguards and servants had gone far away,
The surroundings fell silent for a moment.
Wang Guozhong's face turned pale and then red.
He lowered his voice, unable to hide the shock and panic in his heart:
"I saw it very clearly on the surveillance footage; she was definitely in the secret room."
Wang Qinshou's face turned deathly pale.
His lips trembled, his voice quivered, and he stammered:
"Father, where is she?"
Such a huge fire, she couldn't possibly have escaped!
Is there... some kind of secret passage in the underground chamber?
Wang Guozhong's eyes were sinister as he stared intently at the ruins of the secret chamber.
Speak slowly and deliberately, with a firm tone:
"No, I personally designed and supervised its construction."
The walls on all sides were solid; there was no secret passage at all.
"They can't escape, and there's no body..."
Then there's only one possibility.
Wang Qinshou's heart tightened.
A chill ran down my spine, and my voice trembled.
"What... is that possible?"
Wang Guozhong coldly glanced at the ravaged fire scene.
The voice was as soft as ice, yet carried an endless chill:
"Someone rescued her."
Wang Qinshou trembled, his face instantly turning ashen white.
My scalp is tingling.
this matter,
It has completely spiraled out of their control and is developing in an unpredictable direction.
Wang Guozhong whispered again,
His tone was heavy, full of apprehension:
The room was windowless and the door was sealed shut.
The fire was raging; there was absolutely no way she could have escaped on her own.
"Under these circumstances,
They rescued the person without anyone noticing... The other party is probably no ordinary person.
Wang Qinshou felt a chill run down his spine.
My heart was pounding with panic, and my hands and feet were ice-cold.
They can't even stand up straight.
Not long after, a group of servants and bodyguards returned dejectedly.
They all bowed and reported.
Hesitant tone:
"Master, young master, we've searched everywhere, but we haven't found any trace of Madam."
"We've searched the backyard, swimming pool, soccer field, and garage."
There wasn't a soul in sight.
As soon as he said that...
Wang Guozhong and Wang Qinshou exchanged a quick glance.
He instantly understood and immediately began to get into character.
Wang Guozhong's face turned deathly pale instantly, and his body swayed.
He looked as if he couldn't bear the blow, his face filled with grief:
"This fire is so big... it's not even leaving a trace...?"
Wang Qinshou immediately understood and pretended to break down on the spot.
She covered her face and cried uncontrollably, her shoulders trembling violently.
Crying my heart out:
"mom!
You just left like that?
"Won't you even let your child see you one last time?!"
Those around them were heartbroken when they saw this.
The discussion erupted again, filled with sympathy:
"It's terrible, burned like this."
Even the remains are gone.
"The eldest young master is so filial."
Why are you crying so hard?
"The master is also feeling bad."
A perfectly healthy person can just be gone like that.
"Water and fire are truly merciless."
It's such a pity for such a good family.
Wang Guozhong looked at Lin Renhou with a deep gaze.
He spoke in a sorrowful voice, his tone heavy with grief:
"It was announced to the public that the lady had died in an accident, and her body was burned beyond repair."
"The funeral should be conducted according to the highest standards of the Wang family. It should be grand and magnificent. We cannot mistreat her."
Lin Renhou bowed his head in agreement, his gaze briefly meeting that of the master.
They understood instantly.
"Yes, sir."
Wang Qinshou cried uncontrollably, looking every bit the heartbroken filial son.
The wailing continued.
"Mom, you died...so tragically!"
From then on... I became... a child without a mother!
I wanted to call for Mom, but no one answered me anymore!
The entire courtyard was filled with the sentimentalism of the master.
The exclamation of praise for the "filial piety of the eldest son" was heard.
Nobody knows.
now,
The Wang family father and son were already in a state of extreme panic, feeling as if they had fallen into an ice cave.
They knew very well—
A person who can silently take someone away from a sealed fire is definitely not an ordinary person.
This grand funeral,
It's just a smokescreen.
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