Chapter 480: Nearly Scared to Death

Chapter 480: Nearly Scared to Death (Update 3)

In a ward at the M City Hospital.

Xiao Yu stared intently at the woman sleeping soundly on the bed.

Up close, the woman’s features had degenerated into a grotesque mess.

It was as if a blender had pulverized her face—an indescribable horror.

Wang Dong tilted his head as he scrutinized Little Brother’s expression.

Noticing how calm Xiao Yu looked, he felt a surge of surprise.

After all, as a top guy in National Security, even his stomach churned.

No wonder—so perverted… Wang Dong thought bitterly.

“Let her rest for now,” he ordered.

Xiao Yu turned and walked out of the ward. “Ask her once she wakes up.”

It was the very least they could do for the victim.

Once outside, Wang Dong said in a cold tone, “Based on victim Shi Yanwan’s testimony, the M City Criminal Investigation Sub-Team immediately opened a case. They reviewed recent missing persons cases in M City and found only the one involving Shi Yanwan.”

What does that mean?

Shi Yanwan had mentioned it.

She and the other nine, all confined in a basement.

All ten had been illegally imprisoned for nearly two months.

That means at least ten people went missing in that period in this country.

Imprisoned and tortured…

Yet in M City, only victim Shi Yanwan went missing. What does that imply?

“What about Team Two?”

Xiao Yu frowned, unwilling to believe his old buddy hadn’t looked into it.

“During the same period, across ten provinces and cities…”

Wang Dong’s expression turned grave. “There have been ten missing persons cases!”

That answer left Xiao Yu momentarily stunned.

Impossible!

How can you be so sure?

Criminals operating simultaneously in ten provinces and cities?

Do you know how much manpower and resources that would require?

It’s not something a handful or even a dozen people could pull off.

Even a typical criminal gang lacks that kind of capability.

Unless it’s… a large-scale crime syndicate!

But here’s the problem.

Why on earth would a large crime syndicate waste time on kidnappings?

What era are we in?

A syndicate with such power wouldn’t risk money-losing schemes.

Pulling off a perverse kidnapping? Ridiculous!

“That’s exactly why I asked for your help right away,” Xiao Yu explained.

Wang Dong’s face showed exasperation. “I know it seems impossible, yet it happened.”

I see… Xiao Yu nodded, accepting his old buddy’s explanation.

If he had uncovered such details himself, he’d have been livid too.

If, in the same period, someone could abduct ten people across ten cities…

That’s horrifying!

But… Xiao Yu shook his head. “It shouldn’t be. A criminal group with that kind of strength and ability wouldn’t risk such a stunt—it’s a losing game.”

Even perverse acts have their limits.

A couple of aberrant cases can be explained.

But an entire syndicate going perverse?

It defies logic—no one would collectively lose their sanity!

“Are you trying to discuss philosophy with me?” Wang Dong rolled his eyes. “Right now, we need to locate that underground chamber and figure out how the victim managed to escape before the police found her!”

Criminals aren’t fools.

Sometimes, those capable of heinous crimes are smarter than ordinary people.

They kidnapped ten people, subjected them to brutal torture—even resorted to cannibalism.

And in the end, you actually let one go, allowing him to expose your deeds.

Had they taken their medicine before leaving home, none of this chaos would have unfolded.

“The key is, how do we find it?”

Xiao Yu shrugged. “If my hunch is right, the victim wouldn’t have revealed much. If I were a criminal, I wouldn’t spare even the last victim—I’d leave no trace!”

That’s just the kind of thing Little Brother would do… Wang Dong grinned bitterly.

Can’t even get enough with your own sister?

Want to indulge in something even more perverse?

Imagine Little Brother someday siding with the nation’s enemy… Wang Dong suddenly shuddered.

No—this isn’t the kind of pressure someone our age should bear.

It feels like even National Security couldn’t handle it!

Is Xiao Yu really that terrifying?

Heh, heh!

Not long ago, there was a monster.

A man with the strength to take down an elite tactical unit single-handedly.

And that terrifying monster…

…was subdued by Xiao Yu, pinned to the ground.

Just think about it.

Don’t you find Xiao Yu terrifying?

And National Security already knows about the abilities he possesses.

If, by some chance, Xiao Yu ever decided to stand against the nation…

Good grief… Wang Dong’s mind buzzed, sending shivers down his spine!

“What are you thinking about?”

“…Please, throw some praise my way…”

Noticing Wang Dong’s miserable expression, Xiao Yu asked, “Wang Ge, you don’t look so good.”

“Heh, heh…”

After a couple of awkward chuckles, Wang Dong shook his head. “Maybe I’m just too old to stay up all night!”

“Oh?”

Xiao Yu looked at Wang Dong with concern but said nothing more.

Suddenly,

“Ah… ah…”

A piercing scream echoed from the ward.

In an instant, Xiao Yu’s silhouette appeared at the ward’s door.

He burst in and then vanished…

Wang Dong blinked in surprise.

Did Little Brother really take more than a second to enter the ward?

His face grew even grimmer.

He thought: if that day ever comes, I’d quit and go home immediately!

Against mere humans, perhaps he could still fight.

……

Facing a monster like Xiao Yu, no number of opponents would matter—they’d just be fodder.

No—these are the candidates Big Boss had high hopes for.

The future successor of National Security—could he really betray the country?

Wang Dong exhaled deeply and stepped into the ward.

Isn’t this absurd?

I nearly scared myself to death…

……

Xiao Yu stood by the bed, watching the terrified victim cowering on it.

Slowly sitting up, she looked emaciated—nothing more than skin and bones.

Her oversized patient gown barely concealed the bony frame beneath.

But the most horrifying was her face—devoid of flesh, a bloody, grotesque mask.

At that moment, she let out a hoarse cry, scrambling toward the corner of the bed for cover…

“Don’t be afraid. You’re safe now,”

Xiao Yu smiled broadly, his smile as radiant as the sun.

His tone was gentle, imbued with warmth.

His voice carried the comforting glow of sunlight…

Psychological Expert: Spiritual solace!

Hearing Xiao Yu’s almost magical words, Shi Yanwan’s terror lessened.

Yet, her eyes still flickered with wariness—a clear sign of deep trauma.

Tsk… Xiao Yu felt a surge of irritation.

Her face betrayed intense post-traumatic stress.

That conclusion came from observing Shi Yanwan’s behavior and demeanor.

Indeed, any normal person would be shattered.

To be tortured for two months and have one’s flesh and blood devoured—surviving that would be miraculous.

Yet, victim Shi Yanwan’s reactions now seemed

Remarkably… normal!

End of chapter.