Chapter 979: Injured

Chapter 979: Chapter 979: Injured

"Finally, we’re back!" Walking through the hall of Huaxia Airport, Ling Feng exhaled deeply. Although this mission had been forcibly assigned to him by Long Guangyi, the rewards this time were quite substantial.

"Feng Xiao, you head back to the Dragon Group first to wrap up the mission," Ling Feng turned to Tang Fengxiao and said, "I won’t be going back."

Tang Fengxiao grinned nervously, "Brother Ling, um... how about we just go back together?"

There was a trace of apprehension in Tang Fengxiao’s tone. His gaze swept over the young woman beside him, with a hint of pleading in his expression.

Ling Feng patted Tang Fengxiao’s shoulder and said, "Young man, some things are better faced head-on. Just bring out the courage you had before, and it’ll be fine!"

When Ling Feng, Dark Night, and the others returned to the Supernatural Organization, Tang Fengxiao, emboldened by alcohol, confessed his feelings to Yuwen Xiangyu. After sharing life-and-death experiences together, Yuwen Xiangyu had already developed feelings for Tang Fengxiao. Encouraged by Ling Feng and Dark Night, she agreed to Tang Fengxiao’s pursuit.

Thus, on this trip back, Yuwen Xiangyu followed Tang Fengxiao to Huaxia at Dark Night’s insistence. However, Tang Fengxiao was now caught in a mix of joy and insecurity. On one hand, he was thrilled to have found a girl he loved dearly; on the other hand, he was worried about how his father might react, especially since he had sabotaged many of his father’s arranged matchmaking attempts in the past!

But in Ling Feng’s eyes, Tang Fengxiao’s feelings of insecurity were unnecessary. Yuwen Xiangyu, who was not even twenty years old, had already reached the Demi-God Domain. Unless someone was a complete idiot, they would never reject such an exceptional daughter-in-law!

"A real man stands tall; are you telling me you can’t handle this small challenge?" Ling Feng shook his head and said, "You’re Xiangyu’s boyfriend now. Show some backbone and pursue your happiness courageously. Go for it, young man!"

With that, Ling Feng patted Tang Fengxiao’s shoulder and headed directly toward the exit.

However, a trace of worry flashed across Ling Feng’s face. Dark Night had brought Yuwen Xiangyu along not just for Tang Fengxiao’s sake, but also to give Yuwen Xiangyu a safe haven. After what had happened, the Supernatural Organization was bound to become the target of many enemies!

"Let’s hope Dark Night can get through this ordeal smoothly," Ling Feng murmured, gently shaking his head.

As he stepped out of the airport, Ling Feng spotted Liu Tingyu waving at him from a distance.

"How long have you been waiting?" Ling Feng walked over, affectionately stroking Liu Tingyu’s hair. "How did you know I’d be back today?"

Liu Tingyu smiled, "Of course my dad told me. Actually, Sister Yun wanted to come today too, but she’s swamped with work at the company and couldn’t make it. So it’s just me. You’re not disappointed, are you?"

Ling Feng pinched Liu Tingyu’s nose and said, "What are you talking about? Seeing you makes me so happy! I wanted to surprise you all, but I didn’t expect..."

At that moment, a small white head poked out from Ling Feng’s arms.

"Wow, what an adorable little creature!" Liu Tingyu reached out and lifted the white fluffball from Ling Feng’s arms. "Is this a kitten? What breed is it? Its eyes are red!"

This little creature was none other than the Red-eyed White Tiger, which had shrunk its body—a trivial ability for the Red-eyed White Tiger. Even something like Furry Ball, an A-Rank Peak Divine Beast, could shrink itself, let alone the Red-eyed White Tiger that was in the Demi-God Domain.

The Red-eyed White Tiger was still baffled. It had just popped out for some fresh air and had been promptly lifted up by someone.

"This little one is something I picked up during the mission!" Ling Feng said seriously. "I thought it looked quite pitiful, homeless and parentless, so I decided to take it in."

The Red-eyed White Tiger gave a resigned expression. How did a dignified demi-god domain-level Demi-God Beast end up being described as a homeless stray?

Still, the Red-eyed White Tiger couldn’t help but be curious about Liu Tingyu due to her relationship with Ling Feng. Though there was no discernible energy field from her, the Red-eyed White Tiger felt an overwhelming sense of pressure emanating from the depths of her bloodline.

The Red-eyed White Tiger, being a Demi-God Beast, could already sense the profound bloodline pressure from Liu Tingyu—a force stretching deep into her soul.

"Those eyes are so strange. Is it sick or something?" Liu Tingyu asked worriedly. "Should we take it to a pet hospital for a check-up?"

Ling Feng rubbed his nose and said, "Nothing’s wrong; that’s just its natural appearance. Oh, by the way, I haven’t given it a name yet. Why don’t you name it?"

Liu Tingyu laughed while playing with the Red-eyed White Tiger, "This little kitty is completely white, but its eyes are red. How about... we call it Mimi?"

Upon hearing the name, both Ling Feng and the Red-eyed White Tiger rolled their eyes. What does that name have to do with anything that was mentioned before?

"What’s wrong? Don’t you like the name?" Liu Tingyu pretended to be angry. "I knew it—you don’t like the name I picked!"

Ling Feng quickly coaxed her, "What are you talking about? I love the name! It’s perfect—easy to pronounce, straightforward, catchy, and playful. Mimi it is!"

The Red-eyed White Tiger made a sorrowful sound, expressing its dissatisfaction. A Demi-God Beast being named Mimi? How humiliating!

"Looks like Mimi really likes the name too!" Ling Feng shot the Red-eyed White Tiger a warning look, smiling as he said, "Let’s go home and talk more there!"

The mission Ling Feng had just completed took less than a week—the shortest time he’d ever spent on a task. On the way home, Liu Tingyu kept herself entertained playing with Mimi while chatting with Ling Feng.

However, it was clear that the Red-eyed White Tiger was deeply wounded emotionally by its new name. All the way home, it remained listless, occasionally glancing at Ling Feng with a look of resentment.

"How’s everyone been lately?" Ling Feng asked with a smile.

"Everyone’s doing great!" Liu Tingyu replied. "Since Asia-Pacific Biotech Group went bankrupt, Sister Yun has been busy absorbing the company’s research staff. She’s been absolutely swamped. As for Sister Meizi and Feifei, they’ve been hanging out together all the time, acting all secretive. No idea what those two are plotting!"

Just then, Liu Tingyu’s phone rang. After answering the call, her expression changed dramatically. "What? There’s been an accident at the lab? President Yun is injured?"

Putting down the phone, Liu Tingyu immediately shouted, "Ling Feng, hurry to The First People’s Hospital—Sister Yun is hurt!"

"What?" Ling Feng’s eyes turned cold as he stomped on the gas pedal, the car accelerating like a bullet toward The First People’s Hospital.

"What exactly happened?" Ling Feng’s tone carried an edge of urgency.

Liu Tingyu’s face was tense as well. "I don’t know the details yet, but I heard it was caused by an anomaly in the lab, and Sister Yun got caught in it!"

The atmosphere in the car grew increasingly heavy and oppressive.