[I will update later as usual. It seems that fewer and fewer people are reading my novel. Maybe it's because I don't update much?]
"Woo …"
A woman's whimper came from the alley in front of them. Although the sound was obviously suppressed, it still floated out clearly in the dead of night.
The cry spread further and further, and finally turned into a ripple in the air and disappeared.
Two silent shadows walked out from the orange-yellow road lights in the distance.
"Brother Gong, it should be in front of us." A skinny man looked at the card in his hand and whispered to another man in front of him who was completely hidden in a long robe.
"Don't tell me it's this crying woman?"
Although it was a rhetorical question, the man's tone was already very certain. He quickened his steps and silently turned into the alley.
The street lights floating in the alley were covered by someone's coat, and the light became very dim through the clothes. In this blur, a woman was sitting on the ground with her back against the vending machine, sobbing. As soon as the man in the robe appeared, she was immediately shocked. She hurriedly got up and was about to run away, but suddenly remembered something. She turned around and asked in a trembling voice, "… Is that Mr. Gong Daoyi?"
The man in the robe nodded silently, took a step closer, looked at the vending machine, and then looked at her.
The woman lowered her head and clenched her fists shyly. There were dozens of small glowing balls scattered around her feet. They were anti-radiation gummies.
Gong Daoyi lowered his eyelids and looked at the petite woman in front of him. He chuckled and reached out to wipe off the gummies on her face. His voice was low and gentle, "It's already like this. No matter how much gummies you eat, it won't help … Look, it's so dirty."
This sudden action obviously made the woman stiffen, but when she saw him gently retract his finger, her body suddenly relaxed. As soon as she relaxed, tears poured out uncontrollably. She covered her mouth and cried, "… I, I really don't know what to do …"
Gong Daoyi slowly took off his hat, revealing a fair and handsome face. The red light on the ground dyed his beautiful jawline. His eyes glowed with starlight, looking strangely clean and warm. The woman looked up at him and was stunned. She embarrassedly wiped away the tears on her face.
In the Garden of Eden, it was rare to see such a handsome man. Most importantly, his eyes were very clear and gentle, making her feel at ease when he looked at her. He was not like other men at all, who would have goosebumps when they looked at her.
She had almost forgotten that she was facing a smuggler of a Special Item that should have caused people to turn pale at the mere mention of his name.
"What's your name?" Gong Daoyi asked gently, probably to appease her emotions.
"My, my name is Xueqin …"
The woman named Xueqin looked to be in her early twenties. Although she was a little disheveled, her facial features were very pretty. She calmed herself and looked at the skinny man anxiously.
"This is my partner. His name is Lei Ming. You don't have to worry." Gong Daoyi smiled. The smile lines on his lips were very beautiful.
"This is my partner. His name is Lei Ming. You don't have to worry." Gong Daoyi smiled. He was so far away that the gummy on the ground was swallowed by the darkness before it could illuminate him. Lei Ming heaved a sigh of relief and hurriedly put his blood-stained right hand behind his back.
"Mr. Gong, I snuck out from my husband's house. I can't be out for long …" Xueqin felt a little ashamed in front of Gong Daoyi. She clutched her collar, trying to hide the bruises on her chest. "… I heard that you have something that can help me. Is that true?"
Gong Daoyi nodded, "When did you find out? How did this happen? "
Xueqin shivered when she heard this.
Facing a person like Gong Daoyi, she didn't want to lie — as if she wanted to suppress the surging memories, Xue Shao turned her head and said, "Yes, there was one time when I fainted for half a month. When I woke up, I couldn't move and could only rest on the bed. So I didn't eat sweets for a long time … But after I recovered, there was nothing wrong with my body and my strength was getting better and better, so I didn't remember …"
At this point, her tone changed abruptly, "Until I found —"
Gong Daoyi couldn't bear to see her like this. He quickly patted her on the shoulder and comforted her, "It's not a big deal. Don't be afraid." Seeing that she had calmed down a little, he took out a small black toy and swept it across her left and right temples.
"Beep." A fluorescent number lit up on the black handle.
Xueqin wiped away her tears and looked puzzled.
Gong Daoyi looked at it and sighed. He said apologetically, "Potential value: 177. You … have really evolved."
When Xueqin heard the number that could only be found on a mutated human, she immediately let out a short scream before she swallowed it back down.
It was unfortunate enough to be born a woman in the Garden of Eden. The only thing worse than that was probably becoming a mutant.
Gong Daoyi sighed and took out a yellow sponge from his pocket. He placed it in her hand and explained how to use it. "… Remember, as long as you carry it with you, your ability won't activate, and it won't evolve. But when it gets really heavy, remember to squeeze out all the liquid inside … "
Xueqin held the [Exclusive Lu Xun Style Sponge] tightly and nodded gratefully. After paying for it, she carefully put it in her pocket. Seeing that it was getting late, she bowed deeply to Gong Daoyi and said in a hoarse voice, "I'm leaving. If I don't leave now, I'm afraid that my husband's family will find out. Thank you, Mr. Gong … "
Although it was essentially a deal, Gong Daoyi's warm temperament had given her a lot of comfort. Xueqin even felt that even if she had to face a miserable life in the future, she would have the strength to persevere as long as she thought about tonight.
Gong Daoyi watched as she wiped away her tears and disappeared into the dark alley. He took out a special wristband that was unique to the residents of the Garden of Eden and called out a holographic screen.
Lei Ming looked at him dumbfoundedly, "Brother Gong, when did you …"
Gong Daoyi ignored him and put on his hat to hide his beautiful face.
"You have connected to the Civil Police Department, connecting you now …" A monotonous mechanical voice came from the wristband and echoed in the alley.
Huh? Lei Ming was shocked and forgot about the sticky blood on his hand.
"Hello, Citizen 49384, how may I be of service?" A cold middle-aged man appeared on the holographic screen.
"Erm, I want to report someone." Gong Daoyi's voice suddenly changed. It was no longer clean and pleasant. "I think there's a woman on this street who seems to be a mutant. I'm not sure if she had snuck in earlier …"
The cold middle-aged man suddenly became interested. His face zoomed in on the holographic screen. "Please tell me your name and specific information!"
"Xueqin, 21 years old, wearing a black coat. I saw her eating gummies by the handfuls on Saddma Trail and then she headed west … "
"… Okay, she headed west … How long has she been walking? Alright, I understand. Citizen 49384, you have a keen sense of defense. Thank you for your contribution to the Garden of Eden … Yes, we will set off immediately! "
Even after Gong Daoyi turned off the holographic screen, crushed the wristband and threw it into a flower bed, Lei Ming was still in a daze.
"Wh … Why …"
Gong Daoyi's beautiful lips curled up, and he glanced at him with his bright eyes. "Although I'm sorry, I need her to be captured."
Before Lei Ming could say another 'why', Gong Daoyi had already started walking. As he walked, he said, "I don't know what happens usually, but if a female mutant is found during the Lunar New Year Tournament, she should be sent to the tournament committee … I don't know where the committee is, so I need someone to show me the way."
"Keke, but she might die!"
Lei Ming felt that he was so shocked that he could not think straight. Even though he did not agree with Gong Daoyi's actions, he subconsciously followed him again.
"Who hasn't died before?" Gong Daoyi's gentle voice was like a spring breeze. "Based on her current life, death might be a relief."
Gong Daoyi stopped talking. Only the heavy breathing behind him showed that Lei Ming was in a mess of emotions. Both of them were evolved humans who had strengthened their bodies multiple times. Their footsteps were fast, and they soon reached the entrance of the Civil Police Department and hid themselves. After a while, Gong Daoyi tilted his head and listened. Then, he smiled as if he was very satisfied. "Give me the eyeball."
Lei Ming silently handed over the eyeball that he had been holding in his palm.
After two teams of fully armed soldiers entered and left, the Civil Police finally carried an unconscious woman. Her body hung limply from a soldier's shoulder, and her hair swayed in the wind. Her skin was purplish red, and it was impossible to tell that it was Xueqin.
Lei Ming's gaze fell on her, and he could not help but close his eyes.
However, Gong Daoyi did not seem to notice. He patted him, got up, and followed them.
To be able to sneak into the Garden of Eden to smuggle goods, the two of them were naturally very skilled. They followed them all the way, and without anyone noticing, they found themselves in front of the tournament venue.
"So the committee is above the tournament venue?" Gong Daoyi muttered to himself as he watched the lights of a small building beside the venue light up. After the team of soldiers left, he brought Lei Ming to the side entrance of the venue.
He aimed the eyeball at the scanning window, and a green light scanned it from top to bottom. Suddenly, the head of an unfamiliar man appeared in the air. Accompanied by a voice saying, "Welcome back, I wish you success in your work today …", the small door at the entrance opened silently.
Gong Daoyi calmly walked into the venue.
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