Book 2: Chapter 22: Reinforcements

Book 2: Chapter 22: Reinforcements

Ruan Zhan was very secretive the next few days, and also extremely busy. Xiao Xia could only remain idle on the side. Although she suspected the three female ghosts were staying outside her window every day, she didnt dare look. Fatigue could also overcome fear in the end.

This afternoon, she ran for the ghost-warding fortress the moment she got off work as usual. However, she managed to encounter a mugger in the middle of the day. Strangely, this mugger seemed a little abnormal. He half-heartedly tried to steal her things, and ran off without succeeding. He merely scratched a bleeding wound on her arm with his knife.

Things happened so suddenly. The muggers actions were also extremely swift and he had someone covering him. Before the people on the street realized what was going on, he had already vanished without a trace. Xiao Xia was left scared stiff, wordlessly pointing towards where the mugger ran off.

Are you ok? A pleasant voice sounded out and something wrapped around her wound.

The throbbing pain almost made Xiao Xia cry out. She looked down and realized someone had pressed a thick paper towel on her wound. The person who helped her was actually an extremely beautiful woman in red with a seductive figure.

But why did it hurt so much? It was like countless needles piercing into her flesh!

How about having it checked out at the hospital? The woman in red asked attentively.

Before Xiao Xia could respond, a tall man walked over hurriedly. He put one arm around Xiao Xias shoulder and his other hand carefully held the wrist of her injured hand, instantly wrapping her up in warmth and safety. Cant do without me by your side, right? Got into trouble again?

It was Wan Li!

Having not seen him for a month, Xiao Xia wanted to smile from joy. However, the pain from her wound made it hard to breathe and she trembled uncontrollably. Youre back?

Thats right. He carefully examined the knife wound on her arm. Havent even gotten over my jetlag before coming to pick you up. I thought to invite you to dinner, but ended up witnessing the frightening scene of your heroic injury.

The state of her wound made him involuntarily frown. Although he was a psychologist, he still had some general medical knowledge. The wound was jagged. What sort of knife left marks like a bite wound? He hated himself for arriving a minute too late. He had watched her get attacked in the distance but hadnt made it in time to save her.

To the hospital, now. He made a prompt decision.

Xiao Xia nodded, the pain leaving her no energy to refuse. Prior to leaving, she recalled the woman in red who helped her and hurriedly expressed her thanks.

Dont worry about it. It was a small effort. The woman replied politely and watched Wan Li leave with Xiao Xia. She carefully put the paper towel that had been pressed against Xiao Xias wound into her backpack, revealing a disdainful smile.

The strange thing was that there was no trace of blood on it!This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Finally scrammed back. He stood up and greeted happily, but realized Xiao Xia looked off. Whats wrong with you? Did something happen again?

This lucky lady managed to get mugged in broad daylight in this peaceful city of ours. Wan Li joked, trying to alleviate Xiao Xias disquiet at being suddenly attacked. Her arm was wounded and needed twelve stitches. Luckily you werent there to see it. When the doctor was treating her, she was yelling in pain. It sounded like ghosts wailing and wolves howling.

Youre the one who sounds like ghost and wolves! Xiao Xia hit him weakly. Her arm was still burning with pain so she gave him a kick. You guys chat. Im going upstairs to change.

As she walked by him, swaying as she went up the stairs, Ruan Zhans heart tightened. An unfamiliar feeling lingered and refused to leave.

What? Feeling heartache? Wan Li took a seat at the bar. Give me a stimulant first. I havent gotten over my jetlag yet!

A stimulant? Sure!

While Wan Li was unprepared, Ruan Zhan quickly drew a few strokes in the air and pointed at Wan Li. He immediately leapt up as though pricked by a needle.

Ouch! What was that for? He rubbed the back of his hand.

Didnt you want a stimulant? It seems to be pretty effective. Ruan Zhan walked behind the bar and poured a drink for him. Was it really a mugging?

It should be! It doesnt get dark until late this time of year. Would there be ghosts in the middle of the day? However, her wound is a little strange. It doesnt look like a knife wound. The doctor said its more like a bite.

A bite wound?

The medical term would be a laceration. It might have been done by an unknown weapon. Wan Li looked at Ruan Zhans furrowed brows and said: Recently shes only provoked Bloody Mary. It shouldnt be able to run over to her office and give her a bite, right? It might really just be a coincidence.

She told you everything already? Ruan Zhan temporarily put his doubts about the mugging aside, and put all his thoughts onto what he had been planning.

She spoke the entire way here to distract herself from the pain. Actually, she is also very worried. She feels you guys are being attacked from both sides.

That issue is now solved.

I know, I know. Didnt I come surrender myself voluntarily? Whether its effective or not, at least my attitude is good. Do you have a plan?

Ruan Zhan gave Wan Li a signal with his eyes. The two left the bar area which started filling up with customers and sat next to each other on the stairs.