CHAPTER 222: CHAPTER 222: CLUTCHING HIS HEART

"Ha! Ackman! Even you have a day like this! I thought you were so aloof!" The friend laughed triumphantly.

Ackman knew full well that stepping into that place, he would be remembered.

He looked deeply at his friend’s already twisted face. Taking advantage of the moment when those people thought he was wavering and no one suspected too much, he immediately left Zone 103! Through a teacher he met while killing Fallen Species, he was exceptionally admitted into the military camp, smoothly gaining protection...

And less than a month later, he heard the news of the death of the friend who had betrayed him.

He wasn’t surprised at all.

This incident was the most unforgettable thing in all his years of living.

He forever remembered that filthy, blood-stained cage, remembered how disgusting it was when the bright red, thick blood of that Fallen Species sprayed onto his face upon its death!

But...

Perhaps this incident left too deep an impression on him. He vaguely remembered that the Fallen Species he killed also carried a strange fragrance that directly drilled into his nostrils.

Could it be the same one?

"Instructor?"

Yu Manman noticed Ackman’s absent-mindedness and strange expression, so she called out to him.

"What’s wrong?" Ackman snapped back to reality.

"Instructor, if this Fallen Species really has the problem I mentioned, I’d like to ask you to let me be involved!"

While Ackman was lost in thought, Yu Manman had already contacted the system in the Spiritual Sea.

Tianba mentioned that the toxin was something never mentioned in the book’s world and could be one of the factors causing instability in the small world. He hoped she could figure out where the poison originated as soon as possible!

For her parents and friends, Yu Manman did not want this world to collapse.

She had lived in this world for more than a decade, cherishing everything in it!

Ackman did not immediately agree to Yu Manman but said, "I need to submit a request for this. I can’t promise you now, but I’ll speak on your behalf."

Yu Manman nodded in understanding, "Then I’ll leave it to you, Instructor!"

"Okay..." Ackman looked at Yu Manman’s still wet hair and moved closer to her.

Yu Manman was puzzled until she saw Ackman reach his hand to her head and pull off a piece of black weed.

Ackman moved his lips, "You should wash up a bit. Having wet hair all the time isn’t good."

"Alright, thank you, Instructor, I’ll go right away!"

After a while, Yu Manman had showered and washed her hair. The yacht docked, and they returned to the base.

"Yu Manman, the Fallen Species has been recovered. Come with me."

"Yes, Instructor!"

Yu Manman followed Ackman out, seeing quite a few newcomers rehearsing along the way.

She suddenly remembered.

Oh, the newcomers’ military training is almost ending too.

Yu Manman got lost in thought, wondering how Mu Yaoyao was doing now. She was probably in training too?

They had been in closed training lately, almost forgetting the time and that they were also part of the military training...

Now, they had formed a team similar to mercenaries, even signed a contract, and were secret talents of Flower Country, receiving a monthly stipend, and occasionally might have missions...

As for those who passed the first selection but were later screened out, they also underwent training and could form teams based on their wishes.

Unlike ordinary mercenary teams against the Fallen Species, they had higher freedom and rights protection. Even if they disbanded, they would be prioritized for reorganizing or finding other jobs with this resume. If they wanted to continue their studies, this would also be a bonus point...

"We’re here." Ackman led Yu Manman to a hospital in the base, taking her into the examination room.

Yu Manman put on specific clothes, gloves, mask, and glasses, with a calm gaze.

She took out a needle, drew some blood from the Fallen Species, and carefully observed it on the testing instrument.

Ackman stood outside, not wanting to disturb Yu Manman’s work.

He could only see Yu Manman’s serious back through the transparent glass.

Somehow, Ackman suddenly found himself a bit entranced.

He rarely interacted with females but could see Yu Manman was very different from other females.

Yu Manman could laugh joyfully, her eyes full of simple happiness; she could also be shrewd, taking care of those with ill intentions without wronging herself; she was also very resolute, unafraid of hardships and toil, but could act coy with familiar friends the next moment...

Now, Ackman seemingly saw yet another side of Yu Manman, her serious research side.

Ackman clutched his chest, unsure of what was happening to him, his heartbeat seemed suddenly irregular.

This didn’t seem like a good state, seemingly making him prone to losing reason, but he didn’t seem to reject this feeling either.

Unconsciously, Ackman just stood there, watching for a long, long time.

The door of the testing room slowly opened, and Yu Manman came out, taking off her mask and holding a report that Ackman couldn’t understand.

"Instructor, this toxin is somewhat different from the one my fourth father reconstructed, but the difference is subtle, almost identical."

Ackman took the report from Yu Manman, frowning slightly.

Then he looked at Yu Manman and said, "Do you have anything else to do? I’d like you to stay for a while; I need to contact the higher-ups. If needed, you can help explain this report."

"I’m not busy now; I can wait!" Yu Manman nodded. Regarding this toxin, Yu Manman wanted to figure it out, and maybe through this, she could find a new antidote?

It’s best not to delay fourth father’s condition too long.

"Also, do I need to contact my fourth father?"

Ackman thought for a moment, "Not for now; let’s wait until the higher-ups send someone over."

"Okay!"

"Sit down and rest first!" After reporting, Ackman found a resting room with Yu Manman to wait together.

Yu Manman sat in the resting room, holding her chin in thought.

Ackman rarely was in a space alone with a female; glancing at Yu Manman occasionally, he didn’t know what to say.

Yu Manman noticed Ackman’s occasional glance and pondered: Did she have something dirty on her? Why did Instructor Ackman keep looking at her?

About half an hour later, the somewhat awkward atmosphere was broken.

The higher-ups finally sent someone, and they also brought along an expert from the medical field, seemingly with a lot of research experience in toxins and detoxification.

Yu Manman’s eyes lit up, could she ask him some questions about the poison?

"This is Ed King..."

Yu Manman was taken aback.

Ed King?

Is it the Ed King her fourth father mentioned?