Special Forces Medic

"From the time of the ancestors, what has the Xiao Family been bearing?" Xiao Zhenfeng stood up, taking a step forward, placing a hand on top of Xiao Lin's head. "What are we guarding? How are you going to uphold destiny this way?"

There was no intention of reproach, no emotion, the hand on his head felt heavy, and Xiao Lin seemed as oppressed as a stone, desperately seeking escape from a destiny he couldn't flee from.

"I wish I were like those siblings, dying in the laboratory."

The answer to Xiao Lin came from his father's palm, with a stinging pain on his face. "Even if you say such irresponsible words, I still firmly believe you are the sole heir of the Xiao Family."

"Why?"

Why? Xiao Zhenfeng asked himself too, among his legitimate offspring were no lack of capable individuals, Xiao Lin was not the best, but he felt this person could do it, and could do better than him.

"Flame Swallow, activate the gate."

"Yes!" Flame Swallow put down the native dog and walked up to Xiao Lin. "Move aside."

The passage to the 'underground city' was right beneath Xiao Lin, he watched Flame Swallow manipulate the first box, pulling it out at a forty-five degree angle then replacing it, followed by a creaking sound, behind him, boxes along the wall shifted to reveal a gap.

Everything stored in this warehouse turned out to be mere decoration. "Isn't this your first time entering the 'underground city'? You should be familiar with this!"

Xiao Lin tugged at his lips. "What does DOMO73895 represent?" He had asked this question after coming out of the 'underground city' to Consort Ling, but received no answer, and suddenly, Xiao Lin grabbed Xiao Zhenfeng. "Consort Ling, is she the person you arranged by my side?"

"Wing, too." Xiao Zhenfeng entered the passage first, unconcerned with Xiao Lin's reaction behind him.

"Go in!" Flame Swallow didn't know how to comfort this obviously hurt man.

"Don't touch me!" Gathering his shattered emotions, Xiao Lin became extraordinarily cold. Flame Swallow was not surprised at his change, he seemed to think this is how Xiao Lin should be, those emotions aside from coldness were unnecessary attachments.

The new 'underground city' in Xiao Lin's eyes appeared twice as large as the abandoned tunnels, the basic specifications unchanged, even the layout was similar to the previous one, equipped with a central electronic screen, along with pools of underground water and a central stage, partitions arranged neatly, many more compared to before, did this mean it had expanded again?

Xiao Zhenfeng stood at the exit of the 'underground city,' raising his head at the flickering electronic screen, with different tasks appearing on it every day, and the gathered assassins searching for suitable tasks based on their abilities, a system Xiao Lin had already mastered in the old district. He stepped out of the passage, standing beside Xiao Zhenfeng, observing him with the corner of his eye, though he was the heir of the Xiao Family, strictly speaking, he was not as knowledgeable about the internal structure as Xiao Mu, like a wild beast raised outside, seeking his own path, finding his own way to survive.

"Old man, shall we go now?" From entering the 'underground city' Flame Swallow had been guarding by Xiao Zhenfeng's side, once thinking he intended to kill him in Liger City, but now it seemed it was just an illusion arranged by the old man.

"Wait a moment." Xiao Zhenfeng confidently walked under the electronic screen. "Do you know what this is for?"

"Isn't it assassin tasks?"

"Can you only see this here?" Xiao Zhenfeng was disappointed with Xiao Lin's answer.

"What else should I see?"

"Each task is not randomly created, if just explained literally, then is your ability only limited to this?" With his merciless words, Xiao Lin realized he had never paid attention to this scenario before, he started seriously reading each message and death list, realizing what he had previously missed.

"I know I was wrong." Flame Swallow's eyes widened, was he admitting his mistake? This was indeed rare.

The purpose of each task seemed clear, but in fact, without connecting the task's background, each was controlling a trend of external upheaval, those destined for assassination had some role, of course, those low-level tasks were naturally not included, Xiao Zhenfeng's inquiry was merely to tell Xiao Lin, while the assassins did the killing work, he found connections and trends among these tasks.

"Old man!" Lao Jiu appeared like a ghost before them, his quiet presence made Flame Swallow nervously stand in front of Xiao Zhenfeng.

"No need to be so tense." Xiao Zhenfeng calmly faced the 'underground city' City Lord. "Satisfied with the new address?"

"Thank you, sir, for your generosity. Lao Jiu is very satisfied." Lao Jiu shook his fan, covering the corner of his mouth. "'Black Crow' is waiting for you upstairs."

"Bai Yue hasn't escaped, right?" Flame Swallow whispered beside Xiao Lin. "The 'Black Crow' you've been looking forward to is also here."

"I won't be grateful to you." Xiao Lin followed Xiao Zhenfeng towards a corner. "Did you just say that 'Black Crow' is also here?"

Lao Jiu, who was blocking the way, raised an eyebrow, scrutinizing Xiao Lin. "Young Master Xiao, why not check for yourself? I believe you'll have a big surprise."

"What do you mean?"

"Hey, do you want to fight?" A face identical to Lao Jiu's appeared from behind, glaring unpleasantly at Xiao Lin. "I wanted to beat you up last time, and I'm still not happy looking at you."

"Fight? I don't mind."

"Enough of this?" Xiao Zhenfeng saw the two about to clash as he walked up the stairs and displeasingly stepped between them. "Lao Jiu, watch over your man."

"Yes, sir." Lao Jiu bowed respectfully, using his folding fan to block in front of Lao Qing. He naturally knew Xiao Lin's identity; without respecting the Xiao Family, how could he survive? "Go back to your room."

"Why should I be afraid of that kid?" Lao Qing growled indignantly. So what if he's from the Xiao Family? He doesn't even look like he weighs much.

"I've told you countless times, you're not a match for him." Silently enduring his twin brother's temper, Lao Jiu whispered. "Anyone in the Xiao Family's position is not ordinary."

"But..."

"No 'buts,' go back to your room or find Red Clothes, and don't let me see you running around outside today."

"Lao Jiu, you can't treat me like this." Lao Qing shouted indignantly; he felt aggrieved by Lao Jiu's orders but had to comply. Everyone knew Lao Jiu's temper was inversely proportional to his face.

When Yi appeared before Xiao Lin with the identity of 'Black Crow,' the fury was uncontrollable. No one expected such a scenario, and Xiao Lin's actions were definitely faster than his words.

Yi endured Xiao Lin's wrath without even thinking about fighting back, and the weight of each punch was felt on his skin.

There weren't many people in the area, only five in total. Besides the two fighting, the other three silently watched the unfolding scene, smartly choosing to wait.

To them, this was a wounded beast launching a deadly attack and revenge on the hunter who injured it. Each of the three faces showed different expressions, representing their current mood, and the only one smiling was the person getting beaten. Yi's smile stopped Xiao Lin's raised fist from falling.

"Aren't you going to say something to me, Yi?" The clenched fist turned into gripping Yi's collar tightly as Xiao Lin pulled him closer. "No words for me? Not even an explanation?" Every question flowing from his lips was like venting, neither high-pitched nor deflated.

"If you're expecting an apology, none will come," Yi panted. He was only bearing a fraction of Xiao Lin's anger but could feel the latter's pain and reluctance.

"Don't provoke me into killing you." Xiao Lin recognized Yi's intention and wouldn't let him succeed. "Do you intend to atone for these actions with death? I'm telling you, it's not that easy."

"Xiao Lin, if you don't kill me, you're a coward." Yi saw the rekindling ashes in Xiao Lin's extinguished pupils. "For someone who's deceived you for over a decade, how can you go easy on me? If you're not a coward, who is? How can you be fit to be my master acting like this?"

"Damn it, if you wish for death so much, I'll grant it." Have I lost my mind? The other three shared this thought, contemplating whether to step in and stop them. Xiao Zhenfeng clearly had no intention of intervening; this scene was within his expectations. Standing next to him, Flame Swallow had no reason to get involved either; his duty was to the person beside him, regardless if the opponent was his boss. The only one left was Lao Jiu. Seeing no movement from the other two, he quietly walked toward Xiao Lin.

The dagger was already at his fingertips, just a little more and it could pierce Yi's temple. "You look pathetic like this." In Xiao Lin's moment of hesitation, Lao Jiu, from behind, hooked his arms around, pulling him away from Yi.

Redirecting the anger from Yi onto Lao Jiu, Xiao Lin, abandoning the dagger, used his fingers to thrust at Lao Jiu's ribs. The latter leapt, using the folding fan to block Xiao Lin's fingers, then sprung off the wall, using the momentum to pounce back at Xiao Lin.

It seemed this entanglement wouldn't end easily; someone had to sacrifice themselves. The person standing next to Xiao Zhenfeng didn't even glance over, unwilling to intervene. Lao Jiu sighed, knowing facing an angry beast without caution could be fatal under its claws. He believed there wouldn't be any sympathy from these people. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)