Chapter 980: Mysterious Creatures of Death Valley

Chapter 980: Chapter 980: Mysterious Creatures of Death Valley

When they arrived at the hospital, Ling Feng saw that Wei Meizi and the others had already rushed over.

"What exactly happened? How is Xiao Rui now?" Ling Feng asked.

Wei Meizi’s gaze shifted evasively. "The doctor just finished the examination. It’s just superficial wounds—nothing serious!"

Ling Feng frowned. Wei Meizi’s demeanor today felt odd, like she was hiding something from him. But for now, Ling Feng didn’t dwell on it and pushed open the ward door to enter.

"Xiao Rui!" Ling Feng saw Yun Hanrui’s arm wrapped tightly in bandages. Pain flashed across his eyes. "What exactly happened? How did you end up so badly hurt?"

Yun Hanrui spotted Ling Feng, and a hint of nervousness flashed in her eyes. "It’s nothing, just a small issue in the lab. I got scratched by some equipment at the time—it’s really nothing serious. Don’t worry!"

Ling Feng sat beside Yun Hanrui, slightly exasperated. "How can I not worry? I just returned from abroad and immediately heard this news. Do you understand how much that scared me?"

Yun Hanrui smiled sweetly. "So, I hold quite a significant place in your heart, huh? Thinking this way, it seems like getting hurt this time was worth it!"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Ling Feng replied grumpily. "I’ll go ask the doctor to ensure everything is fine!"

Yun Hanrui grabbed Ling Feng’s arm with her other uninjured hand. "Forget it. The doctor already told me—just flesh wounds that’ll heal in a couple of days. At most, there might be some scars. You wouldn’t reject me because of that, would you?"

"You’re talking nonsense!" Ling Feng flicked Yun Hanrui’s forehead lightly. "Since the doctor said so, I’m reassured. Rest well here—I’ll go to Heavenly Medical Hospital to pick up some scar-removal ointment, guaranteed to leave your arm spotless!"

Ling Feng kissed Yun Hanrui’s forehead lightly and ruffled her hair before leaving under her smiling gaze.

Hoo! Yun Hanrui let out a relieved breath and gazed at her injured right arm with some frustration. This injury truly couldn’t have come at a worse time!

After leaving the ward, Ling Feng’s usually genial expression darkened. Though Yun Hanrui hadn’t explicitly said anything, Ling Feng could tell from her demeanor and actions that there was more to her injury than met the eye and that she didn’t want him to find out.

"What on earth happened here?" Ling Feng exhaled sharply. Though he respected Yun Hanrui’s wishes, that didn’t mean he wasn’t deeply concerned.

"How’s the situation?" Wei Meizi and Liu Tingyu asked anxiously once Ling Feng emerged.

"You should go in and see for yourselves—her complexion looks fine," Ling Feng said with a faint smile. "I’m heading to Heavenly Medical Hospital now. Please take good care of Xiao Rui."

With that, Ling Feng turned and left the hospital, driving toward Heavenly Medical Hospital.

It didn’t take long for Ling Feng to acquire the special ointment from Heavenly Medical Hospital. He handed it over to Liu Tingyu, and then headed straight to the Dragon Group to report on his work.

Since Yun Hanrui wanted to keep things from him, his presence at the hospital would only make her feel uneasy.

Back at the Dragon Group, Ling Feng went to Long Guangyi’s office.

"Didn’t expect you to arrive so quickly this time!" Long Guangyi remarked as Ling Feng entered. "How come you didn’t stop by your ’gentle village’ today?"

Ling Feng replied lazily, "What’s the matter? Isn’t prioritizing work the correct way to go about things? If it bothers you, I promise to change in the future!"

Long Guangyi snorted, clearly irritated. "Spare me the lip service. Tang Fengxiao has already sent in the report—I want to hear your take on this situation."

Ling Feng shrugged. "What else can I say? Honestly, Tang Fengxiao reported exactly what I had in mind. This entire operation was Brown’s trap. If we hadn’t been cautious, you might not be seeing us alive right now!"

Long Guangyi tapped the desk rhythmically, giving Ling Feng a sly smile. "Alright, drop the act. There are certain things Tang Fengxiao doesn’t know, and don’t try to play dumb with me. After this mission, I’ll give you a long vacation."

"Really?" Ling Feng eyed Long Guangyi suspiciously, entirely unconvinced.

Ever since being forced to become Long Guangyi’s protégé, Ling Feng had been like a spinning top, rarely getting any rest. Long Guangyi was like an insatiable capitalist—he’d never let Ling Feng go until the very last drop of effort was squeezed out.

"Of course." Long Guangyi said calmly. "According to intel, the Atlantis Continent is likely to reappear in two months. If it truly happens, your responsibilities will only grow heavier!"

Ling Feng rolled his eyes. As expected, good things never come without catch. While he knew he’d have to go to Atlantis eventually, Long Guangyi’s words made it feel more like coercion, which left a sour taste in his mouth.

"This mission was indeed Brown’s trap. However, Brown is affiliated with the Hand of Death, and the Red-eyed White Tiger was intended as a mount for Redick." Ling Feng stated flatly.

"What about the Red-eyed White Tiger?" Long Guangyi asked gravely. "Has it truly been subdued by Redick?"

"Unfortunately for Redick, his efforts were in vain. That’s all I can say." Ling Feng said indifferently. "I’ve completed my mission report, so I’ll be heading out now."

With that, Ling Feng nodded lightly and left Long Guangyi’s office.

"That guy..." Long Guangyi shook his head, watching Ling Feng’s back and wondering what was on his mind.

Meanwhile, across the ocean at the Hand of Death’s base.

"So you’re saying the Red-eyed White Tiger cultivation plan was an utter failure?" Redick’s icy gaze locked onto the Magician as he spoke in a chilling tone. "Not only that, but Brown is dead? My painstakingly embedded agent within the Supernatural Organization—sacrificed without any value?"

The Magician’s face was pale, her aura exceptionally weak. "Master, it’s my incompetence that caused the plan to fail. But I hadn’t foreseen such a formidable entity hiding within Death Valley!"

"Dammit!" Redick’s energy surged violently, freezing everyone around him in terror, none daring to utter a word.

Cultivating the Red-eyed White Tiger had been one of Redick’s priority projects, which was why he’d sent the Magician to support Brown. Unexpectedly, not only had the plan crumbled, but Brown had perished, and the Magician was gravely injured!

"You’re saying there’s truly such a powerful being in Death Valley?" Redick took a deep breath, suppressing his aura as he asked solemnly. "Even the successfully-advanced Red-eyed White Tiger, along with the two of you, was no match?"

The Magician nodded firmly. "Yes, Master. I have a Memory Crystal here."

With that, the Magician retrieved a Memory Crystal from her cloak. A shocking scene unfolded from the crystal’s projection.

Above Death Valley, dark clouds swirled ominously. Yet amidst the clouds was a clear silhouette—a colossal Western giant dragon engulfed in black flames. Though it was merely a spectral image, everyone present could feel its overwhelming energy and suffocating pressure!