Capítulo 897: Chapter 897: Impostors
Ye Shikai forced a smile, just as he spoke, a hint of seriousness appeared on the face of the National Security Bureau member, as if he was… feeling guilty like a thief.
“Mr. Ye, we’ve prepared a rescue team. Once we get out, we will take you all to the hospital for treatment.”
“Cough, cough, wait a minute, I need to go to the restroom.” At this moment, Wuyan suddenly stopped and shouted.
“This…”
“No way, I really need to go now.” Wuyan said stubbornly, refusing to move, no matter how the National Security Bureau members tried to persuade her, she just wouldn’t budge.
“Cough, cough, Wuyan, how about holding it in for a bit?” Ye Shikai gave her a subtle look, but Wuyan only caused a bigger scene, almost falling to the ground crying and throwing a tantrum.
“Ah, my stomach hurts too, I need to go to the restroom.” Su Ziqing also shouted, clutching her stomach and squatting down.
“What’s wrong, Su? Are you feeling unwell too?” Dongfang Lian stepped forward to inquire but was blocked by Ye Shikai stepping forward.
“It seems like diarrhea, Qingqing, how do you feel now?” Ye Shikai appeared anxious, seeing Su Ziqing in discomfort. He turned to the National Security Bureau members to persuade them.
“They seem to be really uncomfortable, maybe it’s poisoning, or… let them go to the restroom.” Ye Shikai said with “difficulty.”
“Can we…?” Seeing the National Security Bureau members were still reluctant, Ye Shikai’s tone became firm, “If something happens to them, you’ll be responsible.”
It must be said, after Ye Shikai’s “threat,” they really agreed. Wuyan took Su Ziqing and walked toward the depths of the woods, with a few National Security Bureau members quickly following.
“What’s this? Women going to the restroom, do you want to watch? Believe it or not, I’ll blind you!” Wuyan turned her head, glaring harshly at them, which frightened everyone. Though Wuyan was only eighteen, her handling of situations was quite adept, carrying a somewhat imposing presence, perhaps an aura formed from being the Worm Sect Leader.
“This… please don’t misunderstand, we are just concerned… about your safety.” The “Squad Captain” of the National Security Bureau explained awkwardly.
“Hmph, with just you guys?”
“Cough, cough, maybe I should watch over them.” Ye Shikai coughed twice lightly and conveniently said.
“Mr. Ye, do you need help?”
“No need, do you not trust my skills?” Ye Shikai glanced at everyone, silencing the Squad Captain. Ye Shikai was someone of equal fame to Tianjing, a “prized recruit” that the National Security Bureau sought after, with undeniable combat prowess.
“Mr. Ye, for safety, let them follow, in case anything unexpected happens, it would be troublesome.” Dongfang Lian also said from the side.
“Yes, Mr. Ye, Director Jin specifically requested us to ensure your group’s safety, it’s better to be safe.”
“Never mind, it’s alright, I’ll go.” Ye Shikai said again.
“Mr. Ye, this… you’re putting us in a difficult position.”
“Oh, did Director Jin instruct you to spy on women using the restroom?” Ye Shikai taunted, looking aside, seeing several members stealthily moving to bypass his sight, seeing this, a cold smile appeared on Ye Shikai’s lips.
Couldn’t hold back so soon?
Su Ziqing’s body had just recovered; it wasn’t unusual for her to experience diarrhea, but for Wuyan, as the Worm Sect Leader, to claim stomach pain was sheer nonsense.
This was all part of Ye Shikai’s plan.
The people in National Security Bureau uniforms before him weren’t from the National Security Bureau at all, but impostors, possibly allies of those in black…
Bang, bang, bang.
Ye Shikai pulled out a pistol, firing three shots at the “National Security Bureau members” attempting to circumvent him, but he didn’t aim directly at them, hitting the trees in front of them instead.
“Mr. Ye, what are you doing? Firing a gun is a crime,” the “Squad Captain” of the National Security Bureau exclaimed urgently, trying to seize Ye Shikai’s gun, yet before nearing, the gun was already aimed back at him.
“Hmph, on what grounds are you here to arrest me? If I’m correct, you’re likely aligned with those people in black,” Ye Shikai said coldly, finally able to voice what had been long held in.
“This… Mr. Ye, what are you saying?” the “Squad Captain” was bewildered, still attempting a final defense.
Bang.
Ye Shikai fired again, this time hitting the dagger at the squad captain’s waist.
“Hmph, you might be well-versed in assassination, but your impersonation skills are lacking,” Ye Shikai sneered.
“You must be curious when you were exposed?” Ye Shikai said lightly, “I can tell you, first, no real member of the National Security Bureau would casually reveal their identity. Even without me initiating, you declared knowing me, and upon inquiry, you instantly revealed your identity.”
“Moreover, even if I were part of the Bureau, that information wouldn’t be shared so freely.” Ye Shikai knew the National Security Bureau well; their operations were utmost secret, making the Squad Captain’s behavior akin to “rote recitation.”
The way he presented the pre-learned Captain’s identity information to Ye Shikai was practically self-incriminating, deepening suspicions with every word.
“Secondly, during any National Security Bureau Combat Group operation, firearms would be carried, yet none of you had them, opting to carry daggers on your waist instead, resembling not Bureau members, but perhaps… an assassin organization.” Ye Shikai spoke with certainty, his understanding of the Bureau turning their act into a joke.
“Most importantly, any National Security Bureau Squad Captain ranking above, I recognize, but you, I’ve never seen, and your people also looked unfamiliar.”
“Mr. Ye, could it be you’ve mistaken, they… might not be…”
“Mrs. Dongfang, pretending at this stage? “Ye Shikai’s gaze shifted to Dongfang Lian, his expression harder with traces of anger appearing.
“Mr. Ye, what do you mean?” Dongfang Lian took a few steps back, startled by Ye Shikai’s demeanor.
“You’ve been acting since the start, though your performance was impressive, if it weren’t for two flaws, I might not have seen through it.” Ye Shikai said coldly.
“What do you mean by that?”
Ye Shikai took out his phone, dialing a number, but the call couldn’t go through because here… there’s no signal.
Without signal, how did Dongfang Lian contact the National Security Bureau?