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Chapter 175: An Unexpected Reunion
In the moment of Song Yao's shock, the man had already drawn two hefty handguns from his waist and fired in quick succession, his movements fluid and decisive, showing no hesitation whatsoever. The bullets shot from the barrels struck the surgical room door with precision, their powerful penetration creating several fist-sized holes in the lead door, and continuing on to hit Song Yao, who was caught off guard behind it.
Song Yao let out a cry as the bullets pierced her body, causing her to tumble backward. Cao Liang and the others were taken aback, quickly dodging away from the doorway and dragging Song Yao toward the wall.
Fortunately, the bullets did not hit her head; although she now had several bloody wounds on her body, it did not hinder her ability to move or speak. In the astonished gazes of her companions, Song Yao struggled to prop herself up, her eyes still reflecting that moment of shock.
"What did you see?" Although the gunshot wounds were not life-threatening for Song Yao, Cao Liang felt uneasy upon witnessing it. He quickly grabbed a roll of gauze from the sterilization cabinet and pressed it against her wounds.
Song Yao waved her hand to indicate it was unnecessary. Hearing the approaching footsteps outside, her mind was in a chaotic state: Could she have been mistaken? How could it be him?
"Those inside, put down your weapons, raise your hands, and come out."
The male voice calling out interrupted Song Yao's thoughts but only deepened the expression on her face.
"I will count to three." The emotionless voice continued without pause: "3, 2—"
"Bai Yudong!!" Song Yao shouted sharply, interrupting the countdown from outside. The corridor fell silent.
Cao Liang and the others exchanged puzzled glances, unsure of what Song Yao meant by that sudden exclamation. Her face showed a mix of disbelief as she felt her heart race suddenly; with each beat, blood began to spurt from her gunshot wounds.
After a moment, the sealed airtight door slowly creaked open. A pair of large feet clad in combat boots stepped inside. The dim ultraviolet sterilization lights in the surgical room cast eerie shadows as the figure emerged into view, bathed in an otherworldly glow, eyes fierce and penetrating.
Song Yao blocked the path of those who intended to attack and stood up in a daze, murmuring softly, "White Company Commander, is it really you…"
The transformed Bai Yudong squinted slightly; they were only a few meters apart, making it difficult to discern his intentions. His glasses were nowhere to be seen, and his eyes appeared unfathomable, radiating an intimidating gaze: "Song Yao?" Bai Yudong swallowed hard, his mind swirling in confusion. The short-haired girl was covered in blood and looked terrible, but that charming face was unmistakable.
"Do you remember me?" Song Yao asked with a bitter smile, pointing at his attire. "Are you here to kill us?"
Bai Yudong moved his lips but remained silent, clearly struggling with something. Outside, footsteps echoed, and a rough male voice called out to him. Bai Yudong responded, instructing them to continue searching in the hallway.
"How did you end up here?" they both asked in unison.
Cao Liang and the others were completely stunned. To encounter an old acquaintance in such a place? It was absurd.
Suddenly, there was a rustling behind the curtain, and Luci hurriedly ran out. Bai Yudong's hand twitched around his gun but ultimately did not raise it.
"Yao Yao, you again..." Luci felt dizzy; Song Yao's condition could no longer be described as merely injured—he looked worse than a zombie.
Cao Liang gestured to Luci, signaling her to come over. The two stood there, staring at each other in silence, feeling somewhat helpless.
"I was captured."
Well then, either everyone was silent or they all spoke at once; their level of understanding was impressive.
Luci listened from behind the curtain for a few moments and quickly deduced the identity of the person before her. Back at the farmhouse, when Jiang He and the others went to town for medicine, An Zheng had talked with her for half the night about a group of soldiers who provided cover for them to descend the mountain. Xiao Wei was one of the few survivors from that group. Luci had a good memory and vaguely recalled that on that day of chaos, Xiao Wei and his companions had rushed out thinking they saw the White Company Commander.
Seeing that neither of them spoke up, Luci took the initiative: "Are you Xiao Wei's Vice Commander?"
"I... am," Bai Yudong averted his gaze, concealing his inner shock as he lowered his voice. "What about the others?"
"I don't know; we got separated, but they should all be in this building," Song Yao regained his composure and stepped forward. "What exactly is going on here?"
"It's a long story." Bai Yudong took a deep breath, restoring his expression to one of neutrality. He lifted the curtain slightly to glance at the silent women inside and frowned. "Are you from the group that escaped from the Testing Ground?"
"Yes."
"How could this happen?" Bai Yudong murmured to himself while absorbing the cool air, glancing at Song Yao, his expression shifting again.
Luci and Cao Liang exchanged looks, both filled with questions but unsure how to voice them, leaving them anxious. Song Yao wanted to ask as well, but her throat felt tight, as if something was stuck, making it difficult to breathe.
After a moment, footsteps echoed from outside.
"White Team, it's time to head to the cultivation area," a male voice called out.
"You all go ahead; I'll be up in a moment," Bai Yudong replied without turning around. He leaned closer to the others and whispered, "Don't make a sound."
Once the footsteps faded, Bai Yudong hurriedly sealed the airtight door and examined Song Yao closely, urgency in his voice. "Did I hit you earlier?"
"Yeah." Song Yao pinched her throat and couldn't help but cough, her throat dry and raspy, growing increasingly uncomfortable.
Ignoring the strange looks from the others, Bai Yudong reached out and lifted the blanket covering Song Yao. Upon seeing the visible wounds on her body, his pupils constricted in shock. "Oh my God... Is there anyone else in the same condition as her?"
Cao Liang and the others understood whom he was referring to; they exchanged glances and shook their heads. Meanwhile, Song Yao's coughing intensified, becoming uncontrollable. With each cough, crimson mucus splattered out.
"Yao Yao! What’s happening to you? What happened to the White Company Commander? You need to think of something!" Luci exclaimed urgently. It was clear that Song Yao's condition was dire; she was struggling with every cough and retch.
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