Free Web Novel“You can be discharged today,” Jiang Li said faintly as she walked into the hospital room, then stared straight at Lu Yibei, her hands resting on her cane, falling silent.
Her eyes were very clear, so clear they didn't seem human, with a hint of an unnatural, enchanting quality.
Lu Yibei met her gaze, and a slight panic involuntarily rose in her heart, causing her to instinctively look away.
What does she mean!?
Did this petty woman hear what I said earlier?
There won't be a trap in this, will there?
Perhaps it was due to that brief eye contact with Jiang Li when she had just swallowed the witchs egg and awakened from the brink of death, Lu Yibei was very worried that she would see some clues on her.
Seeing that Lu Yibei didn't respond for a long time, Jiang Li tilted her head and asked in confusion, “What? You don’t want to be discharged?”
“Yes! I’m dying to get out!”
“Then pack your things. A Hua, go help him with the discharge procedures.”
The Little Maid bowed to Jiang Li, “Yes, Miss.” As she left, she glared fiercely at Lu Yibei, as if scolding her for being ungrateful and shameless.
After the Little Maid left, only Lu Yibei and Jiang Li remained in the hospital room.
Jiang Li paced to the sofa, straightened her skirt, sat down properly, and continued to stare at Lu Yibei, making her feel uneasy.
Jiang Li saw Lu Yibei's flustered appearance and sighed softly, “Is my presence here making you uncomfortable? Should I wait for you outside first?”
“That would be great!” Lu Yibei blurted out.
Jiang Li, “...”
“Uh...” Realizing her slip of the tongue, Lu Yibei froze for a moment and quickly explained, “Leader, I actually respect you very much, it’s just... it’s just...”
It's just what! Isn't it because she's always here that I feel uncomfortable?
Lu Yibei was still stammering, unable to find the right words, when Jiang Li had already gotten up on her own and left the hospital room with a faltering gait.
...
A few minutes later, in front of the hospital gate.
The silver-haired girl, wearing a black cinched Coat and a black chiffon long skirt, stood by the roadside leaning on a cane, her tall combat boots effectively concealing the defect in her legs.
Her exquisite features combined with her gothic attire drew the attention of passersby, but no one approached her. It was a reverence for beauty, like seeing the moon's reflection in water and not wanting to reach out and touch it, to break that frozen perfection.
She stood there alone, her brow slightly furrowed, silent for a long time, pondering something.
Allowing Lu Yibei to be discharged was a decision she had considered for several days.
However, even now, she was still not entirely sure if this decision was correct.
Lu Yibei’s ability to precisely locate Mr. Rabbit by touching the scissors he had used was a very special ability.
This proved that if Lu Yibei became a Psychic, there was a high probability that she would acquire a tracking Spirit Mark, which would be of great help to the entire Hua City Night Watch in apprehending urban legend.
Jiang Li, An Qing, and Li Xuan, the three agents, all felt that recruiting a talent like Lu Yibei to join the Night Watch was a very good thing, but...
However, a person who is utterly shameless is invincible. Even with the combined efforts of the three, they ultimately could not overcome Bai Kai’s brazenness.
In fact, Jiang Li also understood why Bai Kai, like a childish ghost, would blow a suona near the Amber House in the middle of the night, puncture the tires of Li Xuan’s beloved car, and pour red paint into An Qing’s plasma supply, just to force them to give up on recruiting Lu Yibei. ƒreewebɳovel.com
Psychic with tracking Spirit Marks have always been regarded as great enemies by urban legend.
Bai Kai was afraid, afraid that Lu Yibei would die.
But, even if Lu Yibei doesn't join the Night Watch, will she truly be safe? Jiang Li wondered.
Ten days have passed since the night of the resort hotel fire, and the entire Night Watch has expended a lot of manpower and resources, yet they haven't found even a single trace of her.
If the news of Lu Yibei’s special ability were to spread, her situation would become extremely dangerous.
However, Jiang Li felt that she could not continue to “detain” Lu Yibei due to such an uncertain potential threat.
A newly born high-level urban legend needs a long time to consolidate her power. During this period, her activities will not be too frequent, and it will not be easy to catch her.
This consolidation period can last from a few weeks to several months, or even several years.
During this time, “detention,” while better ensuring her safety, is inhumane and unfair to a person with free will.
...
When Lu Yibei walked out of the hospital, she had already taken off her patient gown and changed into a red tracksuit with the two large characters “Z Country” written on it. One hand was pulling the strap of a guitar bag, and the other was carrying a folded commode chair. Her leisurely appearance had a touch of performance art.
She stood in front of the hospital gate, basking in the bright sunlight, greedily breathing the air of freedom, and excitedly wanted to let out a long howl to the sky.
Finally, she could leave this damned place.
For the past ten days, not only did she have to “self-harm” to deal with the doctor’s examinations and endure the burning pain all over her body in the evening, but she also had to anxiously avoid the Little Maid.
This was simply unbearable for a normal person!
Regaining her composure, Lu Yibei saw Jiang Li from a distance, furrowed her brow slightly, and walked forward.
Two people with completely different styles standing together inevitably attracted attention and aroused curiosity.
Just by looking at their dressing styles, no one would have thought that two seemingly unrelated people like them would have any connection.
However, the passersby's doubts quickly disappeared as they realized that the two indeed had similarities.
They both seemed to have poker faces.
So, this was probably some kind of patient exchange, right!?
Lu Yibei saw Jiang Li from a distance and walked forward, “Are you waiting for me?”
Jiang Li nodded slightly, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over the commode chair in Lu Yibei’s hand, and an unusual light flickered in her eyes.
“There are some things I want to tell you.”
“Leader, please feel free to instruct me. As long as it’s not sending me to my death, I will do my best in everything else,” Lu Yibei said, patting her chest. Even without an expression, one could feel the fawning aura emanating from her.
“It’s not as serious as sending you to your death,” Jiang Li said faintly, “Just to tell you some things you need to do after you go back.”
“You say it, you say it!” Lu Yibei cupped her hands, the commode chair in her hand swaying back and forth.
“Mm.” Jiang Li acknowledged, took a step back, and dodged the swaying commode chair.
“After you go back, if you encounter anything strange, contact me as soon as possible. Also, take some time each day after class to come to the Night Watch.”
“Every day?” Lu Yibei frowned, “Won’t that be too frequent?”
Jiang Li tilted her head, “Didn’t you say yourself that you wanted to read the si ye book? If you just read it by yourself, you’ll probably have a lot of things you don’t understand. Come every day, and I’ll teach you.”
Every day, she would teach Lu Yibei the knowledge from the si ye book, as well as some common sense about Ling Neng.
This was the method Jiang Li thought of that could both compensate her for being used as bait and ensure her safety.
Well, the main thing was to protect her safety; compensation was just an incidental matter. freewēbnoveℓ.com
“That’s true...” Lu Yibei scratched the back of her head, “But didn’t Teacher An say before that she was in charge of all new recruit training...?”
“What?” Jiang Li’s gaze swept coldly over Lu Yibei, “Are you unwilling for me to teach you? Then I can also help you make an appointment with An Qing.”
Why does it feel like there’s a hint of ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) threat in that? Lu Yibei thought, and quickly shook her head, saying, “No, no, Leader, I’m overjoyed that you’re willing to teach me personally!”
“Mm.” Jiang Li nodded with satisfaction, “I’ve checked your class schedule. You don’t have class after 2 PM tomorrow, so come to the Folk Culture Research Bureau at 2:30 PM to find me.”
After speaking, her gaze inadvertently swept over the commode chair hanging on Lu Yibei’s arm again, and she finally couldn't help but ask, “Is this... yours?”
Lu Yibei finally noticed Jiang Li's strange gaze, paused for a moment, and explained seriously, “Oh! I bought it when I was injured, and I haven’t used it yet! It would be a waste not to take it with me! I can’t just leave it at the hospital for someone else to benefit from!”
“Sigh.” Jiang Li rubbed her temples and sighed softly, “Do you want me to send you back? A Hua should be driving over soon.”
“No need, no need, I’ll just call a Didi myself!” Lu Yibei said, raising her eyebrows proudly, and paired with her stone-like face, her expression was a bit strange.
“These past two days, I had nothing to do, so I snatched a lot of ride-hailing coupons! The fare from here back home is ten yuan, and the coupon reduces it by nine yuan and eight cents, so it’s basically free!”
Is there anything more satisfying in this world than getting something for free?
No!
I love getting things for free!
Jiang Li rubbed her temples, “...” How could I have suspected before that such a guy would be related to that newly born Witch Seed?
I really overthought it.
...
Soon, the Little Maid A Hua drove Jiang Li away.
After watching Jiang Li and the Little Maid leave, Lu Yibei did not return to the old house on Peony Street, but instead asked the driver to take her to an apartment complex near University City.
The old house was too close to the Si Ye Hui Headquarters.
She hadn't fully figured out the patterns of her body's changes yet, and if she couldn't control the power within her one night, it would all be over.
At that time, the people from the Night Watch would think that some audacious urban legend had run off to attack their headquarters!
That would be a blatant provocation, and being shot on the spot would be considered light punishment!
If they were more cruel, they would probably be captured alive and sent to Yun Kang Mental Hospital to be used as a rag doll!
So...
At least, wait until I figure out what “those few days each month” means before going near Peony Street!
Lu Yibei thought, and sighed softly.
She had already become a urban legend, and she was still entangled with the Night Watch. If things went wrong, three years would pass, then another three, and if she wasn't careful, she'd get promoted and raise her salary, becoming the “ultimate mole.” What then?
It's just too difficult!
