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Their eyes held a suppressed anxiety, clearly indicating their desire to leave as soon as possible and continue searching for Bai Liu's whereabouts.
Clearly, the information from Bai Liu's side is more important. Since she's not here, there's no need for them to linger.
"We are very grateful for your warm hospitality and detailed introduction."
The woman's expression didn't change much after hearing his words, but a sharp glint flashed in her eyes.
“I understand your urgency.”
The woman's expression remained calm, and her tone was as indifferent as ever.
"But as you can see, the situation outside is very dangerous, while this is a safe haven. I suggest you stay here for at least two days to experience our life firsthand. You might be surprised by what you find."
Jiang Xiao, who was about to leave, suddenly thought of something, pondered for a moment, and finally nodded.
"Okay, but our time is very precious, and we can't stay here for too long."
The woman smiled slightly, seemingly satisfied with Jiang Xiao's answer.
"Of course, I completely understand. I will arrange for someone to take you to your guest rooms where you can rest. If you need anything, please let us know."
Following the woman's instructions, a staff member in protective clothing led Jiang Xiao and the others through several corridors to the guest room area.
The rooms are simple, comfortable, and fully equipped, clearly designed to make guests feel at home.
Jiang Xiao and his team were placed in several adjacent rooms.
They rested briefly in the room, then gathered together to discuss their next course of action.
"We must remain vigilant."
Jiang Xiao said in a low voice.
“Although this quarantine area is safe, something still feels off. We need to find more information, especially about Sister Bai Liu.”
Shi Shi nodded in agreement.
“I think we can split up,” she suggested. “We can experience life here while gathering information to see if there are any secrets.”
Niu Jieshi frowned, clearly doubting the safety of the quarantine zone.
Jiang Xiao gently stroked his chin, his gaze sharp as a knife. He knew all too well that in this apocalyptic world, every single moment was fraught with uncertainty and danger.
He didn't say much, but every word he uttered hit the nail on the head.
"This woman's personality is clearly very aloof and cold, which can be seen from their communication with each other."
"Logically, someone with this kind of personality would be eager for Jiang Xiao and the others to leave as quickly as possible, but she is surprisingly trying to persuade them to stay for a while."
There must be a demon in the abnormal situation!
Jiang Xiao was confused as to why she wanted them to stay behind.
Besides providing food for three more mouths to feed, what else can we do here?
Once you know what this thing's purpose is, you'll probably know what the secret here is.
After listening to Jiang Xiaoku's analysis, Shi Shi and Niu Jieshi both gave him a thumbs up.
That's incredibly clever!
"Uh, what about Wang Dayong and Ma Ran?"
Ah this
They were still in the cafeteria above their heads; there wasn't even a warm blanket, let alone food.
"Hey, sir, go to the monitoring hall over there and tell them to find a room in the inpatient department over there for the night."
It's just one night without food, a minor issue, it certainly won't kill you.
“Shi Shi, she slept too soundly tonight. I think this woman is impatient and definitely won’t be able to stand us staying here for an extended period of time.”
Chapter 595 Deep into the Tiger's Den, Niu Jieshi
After giving a few brief instructions, Niu Jieshi returned to his room.
Jiang Xiao was relatively at ease with Lao Niu.
Not only is he incredibly strong, but he's also ridiculously overpowered. Who could stand that?
As for Shi Shi, for safety reasons, Jiang Xiao subconsciously stayed in the same room with her.
Upon hearing that this teenager wanted to sleep with his father, a strange glint flashed in the short-haired woman's eyes.
Niu Jieshi gently closed the door and looked around.
The room is decorated simply and practically, without any unnecessary frills.
He walked to the bedside, took off his shoes, and lay down on the bed.
Honestly, the blankets were soft and comfortable, with a faint fragrance. Not only were they rare in the post-apocalyptic environment, but the accommodations were even more comfortable than his rural hometown.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled.
Even though Niu Jieshi forced his body to relax, his mind remained unusually clear.
Someone of his level of strangeness has long forgotten what "being trapped" feels like.
One's body is like a highly efficient machine that operates precisely; it doesn't need rest and only needs to maintain a minimum energy supply to continue functioning.
But Jiang Xiao also instructed him to go to bed and pretend to be asleep, otherwise he was worried that "someone" would not dare to make a move.
Niu Jieshi knew that this was a test, a trap deliberately set.
They need to know the secrets hidden behind this quarantine zone.
Niu Jieshi's breathing gradually became calm and regular, just like someone who had truly fallen asleep.
However, his ears would twitch slightly from time to time, trying to catch the faintest sounds outside the room.
Niu Jieshi has an exceptionally sharp sense of perception; even the faintest footsteps and the quietest whispers cannot escape his ears.
Time passed slowly, and the room remained quiet without any unusual activity.
However, Niu Jieshi felt no anxiety whatsoever, only boundless patience and calmness.
He not only intended to seduce them, but he had even planned to go deep into the lion's den to see what they were up to.
As the saying goes, skill breeds courage. Niu Jieshi was confident that his reaction range was within 500 miles, making him invincible except for Jiang Xiao himself.
As for Wang Dayong, although Niu Jieshi had never fought him, he could sense that the two of them were evenly matched.
Just then, Niu Jieshi heard light footsteps in the corridor. The sound grew closer and closer, and then stopped outside his door.
coming!
Niu Jieshi was startled, then took a deep breath. His heartbeat remained unchanged, maintaining its calm rhythm.
First, a strange smell wafted into the room.
Niu Jieshi examined it closely and concluded that it was probably something like a sleeping potion or a sleeping pill.
It smells like it's of good quality, but to be honest, even Shi Shi could inhale this smoke like it's oxygen, let alone him.
Then came the click-clack of a key unlocking the door.
Then came the sound of the doorknob turning slightly, followed by a sliver of light shining through the crack in the door onto Niu Jieshi's face, and finally the door slowly opened.
Niu Jieshi sensed someone entering the room, but he did not react and remained fast asleep.
He could even feel the person standing by the bed, silently watching him.
A sly smile flashed across Niu Jieshi's mind, but his face remained expressionless.
Who is the hunter and who is the prey? We'll find out soon enough!
The person outside seemed to hesitate for a moment before finally making up their mind and gently patting Niu Jieshi's cheek.
They clearly wanted to confirm whether Niu Jieshi was truly fast asleep.
Niu Jieshi felt his touch, but his body was like a heavy stone, without any reaction.
After confirming that Niu Jieshi was "dead asleep," the person outside the door seemed to make a gesture to his companions outside.
Immediately afterwards, the door to the room was pushed open completely, and several dark figures slipped in silently.
Their movements were practiced, clearly indicating that this was not their first time carrying out such a task.
Three or five people worked together to carefully lift Niu Jieshi off the bed, as if afraid of disturbing him.
Niu Jieshi felt himself being moved, but he remained in a perfect "sleep" state.
He knew in his heart that he could unleash a burst of power in an instant and eliminate all these uninvited guests.
But he didn't do that, because he understood that the current situation presented him with an excellent opportunity.
He wanted to see what these people's purpose was and where they wanted to take him.
Niu Jieshi was a deep thinker. He knew that while taking direct action might yield some information, it would be too drastic.
Moreover, regardless of whether these people will reveal their purpose, they may also alert the real mastermind, giving them a chance to escape.
So he chose the easiest method—to continue pretending to be asleep.
He made his breathing even, and even let out a few unintentional snores as he was lifted up, which made the shadowy figures even more certain that he had fallen into a deep sleep.