Xiao Feng resolutely refused Mu Shihan's proposal: "You stay here and don't go anywhere."

"I promise to listen to you, can't I at least promise not to trouble you?" Mu Shihan shook Xiao Feng's arm. "Brother Xiao Feng, please take me with you, I'm begging you!"

As she spoke, she blinked her large eyes, trying hard to look pitiful.

"Stop acting. There's no room for negotiation on this matter." Xiao Feng turned his head to the side and said to Lu Yao, "Keep an eye on her."

"Don't worry, Yan... Brother Xiao Feng." Lu Yao nodded in agreement. She almost called him Big Brother Yanhuang but luckily changed it in time to avoid trouble.

Mu Shihan's expression turned serious, "Is there really no room for discussion?"

"What do you think?" Xiao Feng retorted.

"Fine, have it your way!" Mu Shihan stomped her foot angrily. "It'll be cold soon, and don't expect me to warm your bed by then."

Xiao Feng was dumbfounded, "Don't talk nonsense. When have I ever asked you to warm my bed?"

"Hmph!" Mu Shihan crossed her arms in front of her chest and abruptly turned her head away, looking sulky.

Xiao Feng didn't want to argue with Mu Shihan, only feeling that taking this girl out to have fun was a complete mistake. It was now starting to get out of control, so he needed to rein it in.

After briefly inquiring about the training situation of the team members, Xiao Feng frowned and said, "There are less than ten days until the official competition. This progress can only guarantee the top three, so we need to push harder."

"Bozai." Xiao Feng suddenly looked at Wang Lubo.

Wang Lubo ran to him eagerly, "What instructions do you have, Brother Feng?"

"Find a way to get me a lion," Xiao Feng demanded.

"A li... lion?" Wang Lubo was incredulous, "Brother Feng, don't joke around. That's a national protected animal. Keeping one illegally is against the law. Besides, we're neither a zoo nor a circus. What's the lion for?"

Xiao Feng replied irritably, "Just go if I tell you. Can't I have it as a mascot?"

Even the others couldn't help but be skeptical now. Having a lion as a mascot was like treating the competition as the Olympics.

Besides, for the Olympics, they typically choose animals with a cute demeanor as mascots. A fierce creature like a lion sounds terrifying, doesn't it?

Miao Yueqian pondered for a long time and suspiciously said, "Aren't you planning to use the lion to scare the team members and thus push them to train?"

"Smart!" Xiao Feng gave a thumbs up. "Whoever doesn't train well will be punished by spending a night in the cage with the lion."

Everyone shuddered at the thought. This approach seems a bit too harsh. Just imagining it is chilling.

Miao Yueqian thought for a bit and said, "I'll consult with the higher-ups, but I doubt it'll be approved."

Fifteen minutes later, Xiao Feng got into a jeep. Gong Kaishan, who was in the driver's seat, turned around and smiled, "Brother Xiao Feng, let me introduce you to a colleague, a member of the Demon Suppression Action Team, Li Ying."

The woman in the passenger seat turned her head, showcasing her cornrow braids, almond-shaped face, fair skin, and high nose bridge. Her pupils were light blue, giving an indescribably stunning impression at first glance.

"Li Ying's mother is Caucasian, so as you can see, she's a mixed-race beauty," Gong Kaishan explained.

Li Ying nodded slightly at Xiao Feng and then looked sharply at Gong Kaishan, "If you don't say anything, no one will think you're mute."

After speaking, her slender, long fingers tapped the central control screen, revealing a compartment in the car's roof.

Xiao Feng frowned slightly, while Li Ying explained without turning her head, "This is your equipment. I hope you really are as good as the legends say, because in a moment of crisis, don't expect anyone to save you."

As Gong Kaishan started the vehicle, he said, "Brother Xiao Feng, I've already hyped you up, so don't let me down."

"Don't worry." Xiao Feng casually responded and then reached for the small compartment above. The space was limited, and by touch, he identified a silenced pistol and a bulletproof vest.

Xiao Feng only took out the pistol, quickly checked it, and then closed his eyes to rest, as if he didn't consider the upcoming situation a big deal.

All his movements were observed through the rearview mirror by Li Ying in the passenger seat.

Li Ying frowned slightly, wondering if Xiao Feng truly had the ability to ignore danger or if he was merely pretending.

Gong Kaishan spoke, "Let me briefly introduce the mission this time. Up to now, sixteen foreigners have entered Jiangcheng, seven of whom are Huaxia people."

"Initially, we thought they intended to smuggle something, but after investigation, we found that more than half of these foreign members are experts in cell structure research, and one has even received international honors."

"So, our mission this time is to figure out their true purpose."

Sitting in the back like he was asleep, Xiao Feng asked with his eyes closed, "Did you figure out what's going on with the person you took away before?"

Gong Kaishan's expression turned serious, "I was just about to mention this. The situation with that person is basically as you described. His brain was controlled by drugs, causing him to lose reason and suddenly become violent... whether or not it's a virus is yet to be determined."

Li Ying suddenly said, "Could this have anything to do with the sudden arrival of those foreign experts?"

"It's unlikely," Gong Kaishan denied. "I'm more inclined to think it has something to do with the Devil's Concentration Camp."

Li Ying slightly turned her head, curious, though unsure why, to hear Xiao Feng's opinion. However, Xiao Feng kept his eyes closed, showing no intention of speaking.

After a moment of waiting, Li Ying finally couldn't resist turning her head to ask, "Do you have any guesses?"

Xiao Feng replied with disinterest, "Without new evidence, anyone could be suspected. I'm just worried that this thing becomes more refined, and that's when it's really impossible to guard against. Imagine if everyone on the street is carrying a ticking time bomb."

Li Ying's face turned grim; if it were just like Xiao Feng said, it would indeed be troublesome.

"I've reported Brother Xiao Feng's concerns, and there's nothing more we can do about it," Gong Kaishan said somewhat helplessly.

This isn't like a simple attack-defense battle; it's like poisoning. We must understand the ingredients of the poison to develop an antidote. As of now, the medical level hasn't reached the point where a single medicine can cure all ailments.

Half an hour later, the vehicle stopped in the old city area, where most houses had fallen into disrepair. People lived in hastily constructed color steel tile houses, with two sheets of iron cladding a layer of thick foam. Though somewhat flimsy, they were livable.

Interestingly, starting from two years ago, for reasons unknown, rumors spread that the old city was about to be demolished, prompting many people to scramble to buy houses and occupy land here.

Those who bought were elated, while those who sold regretted it deeply, kicking themselves.

Nonetheless, the rumor persisted for two years, always claiming "about to be demolished," yet no official document ever materialized, swindling many speculators looking to profit from the demolition.

After turning off the engine, Gong Kaishan checked his equipment and said, "According to the intelligence reports, those foreign experts entered an abandoned building one after another. If we drive over, we'll easily be spotted. So, when approaching, try to find cover to avoid exposure."

Xiao Feng observed the somewhat familiar surroundings and asked, "There's only one abandoned building around here, right?"

"That's correct." Gong Kaishan curiously asked, "Any issues?"

Xiao Feng didn't reply, but inside, he found it odd. If there is only one abandoned building in the vicinity, he could be sure that the abandoned building the foreigners entered was the same as the one Lin Jiaxuan had deliberately led him to before.

Jiangcheng isn't that large, but it still has over a million people. Why would those foreigners choose here, right at an abandoned building he had visited before? Could this be a coincidence?

Or perhaps Blood Nightmare hasn't disbanded, as Lin Jiaxuan claimed, and some members remain in Jiangcheng, conspiring with the foreigners?

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