Chapter 720: Chapter 720: The True and Fake Awakening Fruit

The transport plane slowly lifted into the air. I believe the airport security will soon come to handle these matters. Those assassins who could easily infiltrate the airport and lie in wait with firearms must have retreated by now. Moreover, if Soul Destroyer isn’t mistaken, these people are all from Huaxia. This matter will probably end up unresolved in the end.

“Fortunately, this isn’t damaged.” Soul Destroyer breathed a sigh of relief. What remained was the protection in Yanjing. Demoness used a wireless phone to inform Ghost to arrange manpower at Yanjing airport in advance, so that the awakening fruit could be delivered to the hospital as soon as they got off the plane.

“That was really dangerous.” Demoness exhaled a sigh. Only two Hidden Guards remained by her side… They had nearly been wiped out…

“Although Yanjing has the protection of the National Security Bureau, this group is obviously well-prepared. If they are driven to desperation, they might just fight to the death.”

“Didn’t they say that there is someone behind Boss Xing? Why has so much time passed and Ghost still can’t find any leads?” Suddenly, Demoness spoke indifferently.

“Perhaps there are some obstacles, but I believe it won’t be long before we find something.” Soul Destroyer was also curious. Netherworld Palace has always been very efficient in getting things done. In the past, to investigate a person or a power, it would only take about a week to dig everything up. This time, however, even with Ghost and Worm investigating together, there has been no clue after one whole month.

“Forget it, when the day comes that I catch Boss Xing, I don’t believe the mastermind behind the scenes cannot be unearthed.”

South America, rainforest.

“Lord Netherworld King, Lord Moon God.” After more than ten days, this adventurous journey through the rainforest had finally ended, and Ye Shikai suddenly felt an urge to shout out loud.

“Where’s Soul Destroyer and Demoness?”

“I had them take the awakening fruit back earlier. Qingyu is still in Yanjing, and I’m worried that dragging this out is not good.” Ji Qian spoke indifferently, Ye Shikai understood her point; she was also eager to return to rescue Ye Shikai, which is why she “entrusted” the awakening fruit to Soul Destroyer.

“At this time, they should have already arrived in Yanjing.”

“Let’s go then.”

All the way, Ye Shikai was very excited. He could finally wake Su Qingyu up. All the hardships had not been in vain. The plane would take five hours, and Ye Shikai looked out of the window, unable to sleep.

“I wonder if the awakening fruit will work.” Ye Shikai murmured, suddenly feeling a little anxious. What if the awakening fruit had no effect? What then?

“Still worried?” At this moment, Ji Qian’s voice rang in his ears.

“Yes. Qingyu and I just got married. I don’t want her to keep going on like this.” Ye Shikai’s heart tightened as if it was firmly grasped. The responsibility for Su Qingyu’s current vegetative state was entirely on him, and his guilt was beyond words.

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Yanjing.

“At this point, they should be arriving soon, right?” Ghost was waiting outside the airport with a squad of Hidden Guards from Netherworld Palace. Yanjing Airport is a major international airport, with tens of thousands of people coming and going every day. As the flow of passengers boarding the planes is vast, security is naturally extremely strict.

“As soon as Soul Destroyer gets off the plane, he’ll come to meet with us; don’t worry,” one of the Hidden Guards said.

“Let’s hope so. Soul Destroyer reported that at the B-country airport, they were attacked by unidentified persons. Preliminary judgment is that they were Boss Xing’s men.” Ghost’s voice was faint, “And last time, we informed the police of the location of Boss Xing’s secret factory, but they ended up raiding an empty site, and even received a bomb in retaliation.” Ghost’s face was somber, Boss Xing was extremely cunning, like a crafty rabbit with many burrows, never staying in a fixed hideout, with unpredictable whereabouts.

“My lord, our men have been monitoring all the time, and Worm is also searching.”

“I hope they are caught soon. The top priority now is to ensure the safety of the awakening fruit.” Ghost said quietly, a glint flashing in his eyes.

“My lord, Soul Destroyer and the others have arrived,” said one of the Hidden Guards, pointing at the airport’s exit. Soul Destroyer, holding a thermal box, walked out along with Demoness and two Hidden Guards. As expected, only two guards were left by his side, which clearly showed that their attackers were deadly serious.

“Ghost, we’re back.” Soul Destroyer slowly approached the black business car but did not notice a dark shadow flitting nearby, moving towards them.

“Let’s go,” Ghost nodded.

“Excuse me, sorry to interrupt.” At that moment, a faint voice arose from behind them, and the three slowly turned around to see a black-clothed masked woman standing behind them.

“I’ll need to borrow this item for a moment.” The woman’s voice had a hint of amusement as she slowly opened her palm, and a small ball dropped to the ground.

“Tear gas, get down!” Ghost shouted fiercely, reaching out to grab the black-clothed woman.

“Cough, cough, where did she go?” As the ball hit the ground and burst open, a pungent yellow smoke billowed out. Ghost’s attempt to grab was in vain; the black-clothed woman disappeared like a ghost in a flash.

“Protect the awakening fruit!” Ghost yelled out, but no one responded, which made him anxious. At the very least, Soul Destroyer should have made a sound. At the same time, the people around also noticed the commotion here, and airport security rushed out as Netherworld Palace’s people recovered.

“Soul Destroyer, where are you?” Ghost stepped out of the smoke and called out loudly, only hearing coughing from the Hidden Guards.

Hissing, the airport security pulled out fire extinguishers and sprayed inside, dispersing the tear gas. Ghost could see the situation clearly: the others were fine, but Soul Destroyer was lying on the ground, motionless.

“Are you alright?” Ghost rushed over and tested his breath in front of his nose; it was even, showing he had been knocked out. Upon closer inspection, the thermal box he was holding had disappeared.

“Damn it!” Ghost turned his head looking around, trying to find the masked black-clothed woman’s figure but could not find her anywhere.

“Hurry and chase after her!” Ghost was desperate; the awakening fruit was the result of Ye Shikai’s arduous efforts, how could it just fall through at the critical moment?

“Cough cough.” At this moment, Soul Destroyer coughed lightly twice and slowly woke up.

“No need to chase.” Soul Destroyer looked around, rubbed his temple, and spoke softly.

“What do you mean?”

“That awakening fruit was fake.” A cunning smile appeared on Soul Destroyer’s lips.

“Fake?” Ghost was shocked.

“I was worried that someone might make a move in Yanjing, so on the transport plane, I deliberately switched them. The real awakening fruit is right here.” Soul Destroyer took out a ring-box-like ultra-small thermal box from his pocket, slowly opened it, and inside, the awakening fruit lay quietly.

“That’s great, you really outdid yourself.” Ghost felt relieved; Soul Destroyer’s precaution had actually come in handy.