Under One Person: Did Zuo Ruotong and I switch bodies?
Chapter 49 Protection and Rescue
According to the company's rules, people with supernatural abilities cannot display their abilities in front of ordinary people, cannot use their abilities to harm ordinary people, and cannot let ordinary people become aware of their existence.
There are no other restrictions.
Nowadays, the superhumans are like animals in a "wildlife sanctuary," kept in an invisible enclosure. It doesn't matter how much they fight inside, as long as they don't step out of the enclosure.
"I know Xu Xiang. He's a veteran who's been with the company since its inception. He's always been reliable and has never caused any problems. This time, he suddenly violated regulations by arresting people..."
Lu Jin looked at Zuo Ruotong.
"There must be another reason?"
This matter concerns Zhang Huaiyi's hidden secret, so Zuo Ruotong couldn't go into details and could only nod: "He seemed to want to find out something, but Master wouldn't say, and he was taken away."
"So that's how it is..."
Lu Jin didn't ask further, and pondered for a moment: "Did he go alone, or with his employees?"
"I only brought one person with me."
"Two people investigating an incident of this level? This is definitely not how the company operates. It seems there's something hidden behind this; perhaps it's his private matter that he doesn't want the company to know..."
"That makes things easier!"
Having analyzed the situation, Lu Jin picked up her phone and dialed Xu Xiang's number: "Hey, Xu, it's me, Lu Jin. I heard you arrested someone a couple of days ago. What did he do?"
"His name is..."
He glanced at Zuo Ruotong.
Zhang Xilin.
"His name is Zhang Xilin, he's my friend. If he hadn't done anything wrong, we would have released him long ago. You don't want the higher-ups to know you illegally arrested someone, do you?"
"Oh?"
"Yeah?"
He suddenly frowned, a strange expression on his face. "Then I'll have his apprentice go check on him. Don't make things difficult for him, okay?"
"Okay, that's settled then."
Even after hanging up the phone, Lu Jin's brows remained furrowed, and she asked with a puzzled expression, "Xu Xiang said that your master wanted to stay there himself."
This did not surprise Zuo Ruotong, and it further indicated that Zhang Huaiyi wanted to do something. He immediately nodded: "Then I'll go see him. Please tell me the address..."
"No need, I'll have someone take you there."
Lu Jin made the arrangements immediately.
……
……
at the same time.
At the Nadutong Logistics Center on the outskirts of Tianjin, which is also the North China regional headquarters of Nadutong, Xu Xiang stared intently at his phone: "Zhang Xilin actually knows Lu Jin..."
"Oh right, it's his apprentice!"
He suddenly remembered the white qi on the young man's hand when he fought him. Because the young man was behind him at the time, and his attention was focused on Zhang Xilin, he had overlooked it. Now that he thought about it...
"It seems to be 'Triple Rebirth'?"
"That kid has connections with the Lu family!"
Realizing this, Xu Xiang clenched his fists. Zhang Xilin refused to say anything, acting like a big shot. Considering his injuries and cultivation level, and the need to conceal his presence, Xu Xiang couldn't do anything to him yet...
"Are we just going to give up like this?"
Having finally found a clue about Feng Baobao's background, he was unwilling to give up. After pondering for a moment, he made a decision and dialed a number: "Hello, I have a job interrogating someone..."
"Come right away."
After making the call, Xu Xiang walked out of the office and went down to the underground prison, where he opened a secret room door at the deepest part.
Behind the door was a narrow passageway. At the end of the passageway was a finely decorated room, which was originally a safe house to prevent accidents, and was now occupied by Zhang Huaiyi.
At that moment, Zhang Huaiyi was sitting cross-legged on the bed, resting with his eyes closed. Hearing the noise, he opened his eyes and said, "No matter how many times you ask, I won't tell you."
Xu Xiang smiled helplessly: "Don't worry, I'm not here to interrogate you, but to tell you some news—the Lu family is going to protect you."
"Your apprentice is really capable; he actually managed to persuade Lu Jin. You'll be able to leave soon."
"Lu Jin?"
Zhang Huaiyi frowned. He naturally recognized the name; the most talented disciple of the Sanyi Sect in the past, and the current head of the Lu family.
"Did Xiao Chen go to see him?"
After a moment's thought, he understood the situation and couldn't help but sigh, thinking that this kid was good at everything...
It's just that it's too "sincere".
In Zhang Huaiyi's view, since he had explained the past events, this kid couldn't possibly be unaware of the consequences, and with his intelligence, he would surely be able to see why he did what he did.
This isn't just about Chu Lan.
It is also a form of protection for it.
His lifespan is coming to an end, and he has long since seen through life and death. His greatest wish is to do something for future generations before he dies, but this kid has ruined it all.
"Lu Jin has seen me before. Once we meet, he will definitely recognize me. At that time, news of my reappearance in the mortal world will likely spread, and that will be troublesome!"
The great chaos of that year was caused by the "Eight Extraordinary Skills." Now that the person who possesses these skills has reappeared, there will surely be another bloodbath. He himself doesn't care, but he absolutely cannot let his grandson be implicated...
"We need to act now!"
Looking at Xu Xiang in front of him, Zhang Huaiyi's heart stirred. He had already figured out that this guy was hiding Feng Baobao's secret and also concealing his own existence.
"Kill this guy, then take Feng Baobao away, and the problem will be solved!"
He sighed and said softly, "Perhaps it's all fate. Bring Feng Baobao here, I'll tell her everything..."
"Um?"
"Why are you willing to talk about it again?"
"I've lived in seclusion for many years because I didn't want outsiders to find me. Lu Jin... counts as one of them."
"Your apprentice has nothing to do with the Lu family?"
"His 'reverse growth' technique was learned elsewhere. He went to Lu Jin only because of that relationship, not because I instructed him to."
"So that's how it is..."
Xu Xiang nodded.
Since this guy was willing to talk, that was naturally the best outcome, but to prevent him from playing any tricks, he did not remove his helpers.
"We always have to be prepared for both possibilities."
He then quickly left.
"..."
And watching his departing figure.
A cold glint appeared in Zhang Huaiyi's eyes.
The power of the Nascent Soul flowed slowly.
Repair internal injuries.
……
……
One hour later.
Hangzhou Airport.
Beside a luxurious private jet, Lu Jin patted the shoulder of the young man beside him and introduced him with a smile: "This is my great-grandson Lu Lin, who is also your junior brother. He is two years younger than you and has already cultivated to the 'Refining Form' stage."
Zuo Ruotong sized up the man. He was tall, had curly hair, and was quite handsome. He also had excellent physical attributes. He was able to enter the "refinement" stage at the age of nineteen, which showed that his "reverse growth" talent was quite good.
He immediately cupped his hands in greeting:
"Mingchen greets Junior Brother Lu."
"Hello, Senior Brother Ming."
Lu Lin's personality was very similar to Lu Jin's when he was young, even more composed. After returning the greeting with a cupped hand, she stood quietly to the side.
Lu Jin then said, "When you go to see Xu Xiang this time, have Xiao Lin come with you. She's been by my side since she was little, and she's very good at handling these kinds of things. With her there, Xu Xiang won't dare to touch you..."
As he spoke, he raised his hand in a gesture.
The cabin door opened immediately, and the stairs were lowered.
"Let's get going without delay."
There are no other restrictions.
Nowadays, the superhumans are like animals in a "wildlife sanctuary," kept in an invisible enclosure. It doesn't matter how much they fight inside, as long as they don't step out of the enclosure.
"I know Xu Xiang. He's a veteran who's been with the company since its inception. He's always been reliable and has never caused any problems. This time, he suddenly violated regulations by arresting people..."
Lu Jin looked at Zuo Ruotong.
"There must be another reason?"
This matter concerns Zhang Huaiyi's hidden secret, so Zuo Ruotong couldn't go into details and could only nod: "He seemed to want to find out something, but Master wouldn't say, and he was taken away."
"So that's how it is..."
Lu Jin didn't ask further, and pondered for a moment: "Did he go alone, or with his employees?"
"I only brought one person with me."
"Two people investigating an incident of this level? This is definitely not how the company operates. It seems there's something hidden behind this; perhaps it's his private matter that he doesn't want the company to know..."
"That makes things easier!"
Having analyzed the situation, Lu Jin picked up her phone and dialed Xu Xiang's number: "Hey, Xu, it's me, Lu Jin. I heard you arrested someone a couple of days ago. What did he do?"
"His name is..."
He glanced at Zuo Ruotong.
Zhang Xilin.
"His name is Zhang Xilin, he's my friend. If he hadn't done anything wrong, we would have released him long ago. You don't want the higher-ups to know you illegally arrested someone, do you?"
"Oh?"
"Yeah?"
He suddenly frowned, a strange expression on his face. "Then I'll have his apprentice go check on him. Don't make things difficult for him, okay?"
"Okay, that's settled then."
Even after hanging up the phone, Lu Jin's brows remained furrowed, and she asked with a puzzled expression, "Xu Xiang said that your master wanted to stay there himself."
This did not surprise Zuo Ruotong, and it further indicated that Zhang Huaiyi wanted to do something. He immediately nodded: "Then I'll go see him. Please tell me the address..."
"No need, I'll have someone take you there."
Lu Jin made the arrangements immediately.
……
……
at the same time.
At the Nadutong Logistics Center on the outskirts of Tianjin, which is also the North China regional headquarters of Nadutong, Xu Xiang stared intently at his phone: "Zhang Xilin actually knows Lu Jin..."
"Oh right, it's his apprentice!"
He suddenly remembered the white qi on the young man's hand when he fought him. Because the young man was behind him at the time, and his attention was focused on Zhang Xilin, he had overlooked it. Now that he thought about it...
"It seems to be 'Triple Rebirth'?"
"That kid has connections with the Lu family!"
Realizing this, Xu Xiang clenched his fists. Zhang Xilin refused to say anything, acting like a big shot. Considering his injuries and cultivation level, and the need to conceal his presence, Xu Xiang couldn't do anything to him yet...
"Are we just going to give up like this?"
Having finally found a clue about Feng Baobao's background, he was unwilling to give up. After pondering for a moment, he made a decision and dialed a number: "Hello, I have a job interrogating someone..."
"Come right away."
After making the call, Xu Xiang walked out of the office and went down to the underground prison, where he opened a secret room door at the deepest part.
Behind the door was a narrow passageway. At the end of the passageway was a finely decorated room, which was originally a safe house to prevent accidents, and was now occupied by Zhang Huaiyi.
At that moment, Zhang Huaiyi was sitting cross-legged on the bed, resting with his eyes closed. Hearing the noise, he opened his eyes and said, "No matter how many times you ask, I won't tell you."
Xu Xiang smiled helplessly: "Don't worry, I'm not here to interrogate you, but to tell you some news—the Lu family is going to protect you."
"Your apprentice is really capable; he actually managed to persuade Lu Jin. You'll be able to leave soon."
"Lu Jin?"
Zhang Huaiyi frowned. He naturally recognized the name; the most talented disciple of the Sanyi Sect in the past, and the current head of the Lu family.
"Did Xiao Chen go to see him?"
After a moment's thought, he understood the situation and couldn't help but sigh, thinking that this kid was good at everything...
It's just that it's too "sincere".
In Zhang Huaiyi's view, since he had explained the past events, this kid couldn't possibly be unaware of the consequences, and with his intelligence, he would surely be able to see why he did what he did.
This isn't just about Chu Lan.
It is also a form of protection for it.
His lifespan is coming to an end, and he has long since seen through life and death. His greatest wish is to do something for future generations before he dies, but this kid has ruined it all.
"Lu Jin has seen me before. Once we meet, he will definitely recognize me. At that time, news of my reappearance in the mortal world will likely spread, and that will be troublesome!"
The great chaos of that year was caused by the "Eight Extraordinary Skills." Now that the person who possesses these skills has reappeared, there will surely be another bloodbath. He himself doesn't care, but he absolutely cannot let his grandson be implicated...
"We need to act now!"
Looking at Xu Xiang in front of him, Zhang Huaiyi's heart stirred. He had already figured out that this guy was hiding Feng Baobao's secret and also concealing his own existence.
"Kill this guy, then take Feng Baobao away, and the problem will be solved!"
He sighed and said softly, "Perhaps it's all fate. Bring Feng Baobao here, I'll tell her everything..."
"Um?"
"Why are you willing to talk about it again?"
"I've lived in seclusion for many years because I didn't want outsiders to find me. Lu Jin... counts as one of them."
"Your apprentice has nothing to do with the Lu family?"
"His 'reverse growth' technique was learned elsewhere. He went to Lu Jin only because of that relationship, not because I instructed him to."
"So that's how it is..."
Xu Xiang nodded.
Since this guy was willing to talk, that was naturally the best outcome, but to prevent him from playing any tricks, he did not remove his helpers.
"We always have to be prepared for both possibilities."
He then quickly left.
"..."
And watching his departing figure.
A cold glint appeared in Zhang Huaiyi's eyes.
The power of the Nascent Soul flowed slowly.
Repair internal injuries.
……
……
One hour later.
Hangzhou Airport.
Beside a luxurious private jet, Lu Jin patted the shoulder of the young man beside him and introduced him with a smile: "This is my great-grandson Lu Lin, who is also your junior brother. He is two years younger than you and has already cultivated to the 'Refining Form' stage."
Zuo Ruotong sized up the man. He was tall, had curly hair, and was quite handsome. He also had excellent physical attributes. He was able to enter the "refinement" stage at the age of nineteen, which showed that his "reverse growth" talent was quite good.
He immediately cupped his hands in greeting:
"Mingchen greets Junior Brother Lu."
"Hello, Senior Brother Ming."
Lu Lin's personality was very similar to Lu Jin's when he was young, even more composed. After returning the greeting with a cupped hand, she stood quietly to the side.
Lu Jin then said, "When you go to see Xu Xiang this time, have Xiao Lin come with you. She's been by my side since she was little, and she's very good at handling these kinds of things. With her there, Xu Xiang won't dare to touch you..."
As he spoke, he raised his hand in a gesture.
The cabin door opened immediately, and the stairs were lowered.
"Let's get going without delay."
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