Chapter 1048: The Sudden Disappearance
The situation on the open ground was almost clear as day. Even the more concealed corners were visible from Ye Kaiâs perspective⊠Meanwhile, Zhang Xincheng was staring outside, clearly oblivious to the whereabouts of the missing person.
âCould he have run into the factory over there? Maybe his âpee breakâ turned into a âpoop emergency,â you know, those uncontrollable bodily functionsâŠâ the Pilot speculated.
Ye Kai glanced at him, then called out to Zhang Xincheng, âZhang Xincheng, keep an eye on things here. Iâll be right back!â
âIs something wrong?â Zhang Xincheng nodded first, then asked from a distance.
âNo worries, just keep watch,â Ye Kai replied after a momentâs thought.
âShould I help you look?â the Pilot suddenly offered.
Judging by his expression, he didnât seem worried anymore⊠Perhaps after suggesting that possibility, he had relaxed, now thinking about how to give his companion a scareâŠ
Ye Kai initially wanted to refuse such a trivial request, but after taking a few steps, he noticed the Pilot was already following him with a mischievous grin. He raised an eyebrow and said, âStick close to me.â
âNo problem⊠But Ye Kai, youâre too tense. Hasnât this place always been safe? You really startled me with your reaction earlierâŠâ the Pilot caught up and said.
âTemporary safety doesnât mean we can let our guard down,â Ye Kai replied.
âLife should be a bit more relaxed⊠Otherwise, surviving just means staying tense all the time, right?â the Pilot shook his head. âBut then again, when weâre flying, weâre just as tense. So when we get some downtime, we look for fun. You donât even smoke,â he said, waving the cigarette in his hand.
âBeing cautious⊠Thatâs what the captain demands,â Ye Kai said.
The Pilot was about to continue chatting, but hearing Ye Kai mention Ling Mo, he could only chuckle awkwardly, âRight⊠rightâŠâ
Seeing the Pilot finally quiet down, Ye Kai, who wasnât fond of idle chatter, felt a wave of relief wash over himâŠ
The factory was essentially a steel-framed building, with its walls sealed with red bricks. The windows under the roof were covered in layers of dust. The entrance bore traces of blood, and wild grass sprouted from the door cracks.
The factory door was ajar, leaving a gap wide enough for a person to pass through. From the outside, only a Dark Shadow was visible, giving off a somewhat eerie vibe.
Ye Kai took out his Flashlight and walked in without hesitation. The Pilot, looking thrilled, followed him in, rubbing his hands together and muttering, âJust wait, Iâll scare the life out of youâŠâ
As soon as they entered, their view was obstructed by various mechanical equipment, some of which were towering, large machines. It felt like a collection of rusty steel beasts. However, due to the high ceiling, the factory didnât feel cramped; instead, it seemed quite spacious.
âClack⊠clackâŠâ
After taking a few steps, the pilot was startled by the sound of his own footsteps. Feeling a bit uneasy, he remarked, âWhatâs that guy thinking, having the guts to come to a place like thisâŠâ
Ye Kai, on the other hand, boldly swung his flashlight around and called out, âIs anyone there?â
But aside from Ye Kaiâs echo, the entire factory remained silent.
After shouting several times, Ye Kaiâs expression began to turn grim. Even the pilot sensed something was amiss and nervously said, âWhy isnât he answering? If it were me, he might pretend not to be here, but youâre the one callingâŠâ âđêĂđÎsÌ©
âHow long has he been gone?â Ye Kai asked.
âJust under two minutes,â the pilot estimated. âHeâs the closest to here; he wouldnât go far to the small building. Even if he did, you could see him, right? If he headed to the entrance, Zhang Xincheng would definitely spot him.â
His point was clear-the person would only come here. But if thatâs the case, why is there no response in the factory?
âFollow me,â Ye Kai suddenly quickened his pace and said.
The pilotâs expression turned tense as well, and upon hearing Ye Kai, he hurriedly followed.
The factory wasnât too large, but it had many nooks and crannies. Five minutes later, Ye Kai and the pilot returned to the factoryâs entrance.
They stood behind the door, looking at each otherâŠ
No oneâŠ
They had searched every corner but hadnât seen a single trace of anyone.
âWhatâs going on?â The pilot said, his face pale. âEven if itâs a joke, he couldnât hide this well⊠Besides, he wouldnât dare joke with youâŠâ
Ye Kai had a fierce look, and they really wouldnât dare pull such a stunt⊠But the more he thought about it, the more the pilot couldnât help but panic.
A perfectly healthy person just vanishedâŠ
âSearch again,â Ye Kai gritted his teeth and said.
âBut we justâŠâ
âSearch!â
However, the result of the second search was the same⊠except this time, Ye Kai discovered something new on the ground.
The dusty ground was covered with footprints⊠Some were left from their initial exploration, while two were fresh from their recent entry. At first glance, it was impossible to discern anything from these footprints, but upon closer inspection, Ye Kai noticed one footprint that seemed to have the heel slightly lifted.
âThis person sneaked in,â Ye Kai pointed at the footprint.
âSo what? The person is missing nowâŠâ The Pilot was visibly shaken.
Ye Kai responded coldly, âCalm down! Think about it, under what circumstances would someone sneak in like this? You mentioned earlier that he came to use the restroomâŠâ
The Pilot paused, then suddenly realized, âYeah! That doesnât make sense! So, does that mean⊠he actually came here for some other reason?â
âWhat other reason?â
âLike⊠to mess around?â
âYou wouldnât need to tiptoe for that!â Ye Kai snapped.
Judging by the Pilotâs stiff expression, it was clear he knew the answer but was too afraid to voice itâŠ
âHe might have⊠discovered something here,â Ye Kai turned his gaze towards the factory, âSomething he thought was harmless but ultimately led to his disappearanceâŠâ
âSo what should we⊠do now?â The Pilot instinctively took a step back, asking.
His initial sense of ease had vanished due to this unexpected incident. Indeed, there was no truly safe place in the world⊠Danger could quietly approach without you even realizing itâŠ
And the most terrifying part was that even while standing in the midst of danger, they still had no idea what the true nature of the threat wasâŠ
âAnd Zhang She⊠is he dead or alive nowâŠâ The Pilot stammered.
Ye Kaiâs expression was grave, âSomethingâs gone wrong⊠and at such a critical time, something like this happensâŠâ
The Pilot understood his meaning⊠Ling Mo hadnât awakened yet, and Skinny Monkey hadnât fully recovered⊠With things going wrong, their actions were bound by numerous concerns. But with someone missing, they had to find a way to deal with itâŠ
âWhat should we doâŠâ The Pilot kept repeating, understanding the situation but unable to offer any useful suggestions due to his chaotic emotions.
Ye Kai thought for a moment, hesitantly saying, âLetâs head back⊠Searching aimlessly wonât yield any results. Letâs see what they have to say⊠Since thereâs danger lurking here, Zhang Sheâs disappearance might not be a simple matter.â
âA⊠trap?â The Pilot asked.
âI donât know either, letâs go.â Ye Kai turned off the flashlight and glanced back at the factory.
In such a nearly enclosed space, how did the other party manage to take Zhang She away? And what exactly took Zhang She?
The most crucial question was, when did the other party start targeting them?
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