The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 726 - Chapter 726 Chapter 725 Surprise Im the real H

Chapter 726: Chapter 725: Surprise, I’m the real H Chapter 726: Chapter 725: Surprise, I’m the real H Sikong Jian, upon learning of Lu Mian and Hua Ying’s disappearance, grabbed the black backpack Lu Mian always carried with her, left in the room. Without a second thought, he followed the plan from the previous night and met up with Yuren and the other two.

They weren’t worried about Lu Mian’s safety for the time being, as they all knew Lu Mian’s importance to the laboratory.

The most critical thing now was that they needed to hurry to Yinye Island to support Lu Mian.

“Should we tell Xiao Qimo about this?” Ya Ling asked on the way.

Sikong Jian dismissed the idea with a wave of his hand, “If she wanted to say, she would’ve said it by now. Besides…”

Sui Yuan looked up at Sikong Jian, noting how he rubbed his shoulder, a stiffness in his movement. What happened to his shoulder?

The man didn’t notice Sui Yuan’s gaze, a hint of derision in the depths of his phoenix eyes.

“Is there a problem with Mister Xiao?” Sui Yuan asked quietly.

“The ink particles used to make the protective suits in the laboratory were researched by Xiao Qimo, and also leaked from his hands,” Sikong Jian scoffed.

There was a sudden silence in the car.

“So, you’re saying that the troubles we’ve encountered are thanks to him?” Ya Ling was quick-tempered, somewhat ruffled.

“I don’t know the specifics. After these couple of days are over, I’ll find a way to have someone check it thoroughly,” Sikong Jian said as such.

“No wonder Mister Xiao has been keeping an eye on the kidnapping case…”

“Then what exactly is his purpose for staying by Mianmian’s side?”

Sikong Jian, massaging his temples, even defended the man, “He probably won’t harm Mianmian.”

A burst of discussion filled the car.

“Alright, let’s not talk about Xiao Qimo for now. Mianmian still doesn’t know about this matter, and I fear that the laboratory might deliberately exploit this. I’m worried she won’t be able to accept it and might…”

All four of them simultaneously thought of Lu Mian in her state of frenzied rage.

Sui Yuan, nervously clenching his hands, turned pale, “Let’s hurry and find her…”

—

Huo Zhu received the message. Sure enough, the people from the office had already taken others into the laboratory in Xuefeng Mountain.

This time, another laboratory was probably going to be destroyed.

But it didn’t matter.

Destroying one lab in exchange for No. 13’s life was worth it.

Even more unforgivable was No. 13’s attempt to run away with his only successful experiment.

As long as his place on Yinye Island was safe, he didn’t need to worry about those other minor laboratories.

Huo Zhu sat upon the cold high platform, his hoarse voice lightly beginning, “Bring Lu Mian over, let her watch a good show.”

Soon, Lu Mian was brought to the conference hall by Hua Ying.

Lu Mian surveyed the place, as was her habit.

Coming to this place steeped in the flavor of ancient royal authoritarianism also confirmed her suspicions.

The person in power, Huo Zhu, probably harbored a throne in his heart.

His brainwashing style of control over his subordinates, his dismissive view of human life, his intense and overwhelming desire to possess the world.

Outwardly claiming it was for all humanity, but in reality, it was just to satisfy his longing for power over the world.

Lu Mian, with her brows tightly knitted, was disdainful.

Her arrival made the already exceedingly cold hall even more oppressively heavy.

Hua Ying respectfully responded to the man on the high platform, “Sir, I have brought the person.”

Lu Mian looked up, but the dim lighting made it difficult for her to see the other’s face clearly. She could only make a rough guess about the man’s age, definitely under thirty.

While the girl sized up the man, he too was observing her.

He was not unfamiliar with Lu Mian, in fact, quite the opposite. From the very start, her performance had been exceptional, and he had paid her extra attention more than once.

Every time she participated in laboratory training, she was the best.

She was strong, cool-headed, and intelligent. The only flaw was her rebellious nature, which made her difficult to control.

Later, she led her four companions in rebellion. Later, she fell into the magnetic field tunnel. Later, she came back alive. Even later, she was rescued by Number Thirteen.

He gave all his patience to Lu Mian.

And Lu Mian did not disappoint him, her performance in school was exceptionally outstanding in every aspect.

She was a successful experimental subject.

With her abilities, she stood in front of him.

“You’ve come at just the right time,” the man put away his memories, smiling softly.

He pressed some switch, and a massive white screen descended within the hall, displaying “Loading Image”.

Lu Mian narrowed her eyes, moving her body slightly.

She had not yet fully recovered her strength, as Hua Ying had administered a sedative earlier.

This was a necessary sacrifice.

A perfect lie is seven parts truth and three parts falsehood.

Lucy’s words, she remembered them clearly.

Hua Ying walked over to a computer, casting a meaningful glance at Lu Mian before pulling out the keyboard and began typing rapidly.

Perhaps it was out of a sense of competition, or perhaps to emphasize her importance in front of Huo Zhu.

Even in the midst of busy tasks, Hua Ying did not forget to speak to Lu Mian.

“Sister Mianmian, are you surprised?”

Lu Mian lazily lifted her eyelids, not understanding.

“Lucy is not the real H, I am,” Hua Ying said with a hint of arrogance.

Clearly, she felt a sense of superiority because Lu Mian had not seen through her identity, and her tone was more confident in front of Huo Zhu.

Even if Lu Mian was the only successful product, had she not seen through her identity?

“The person who ambushed you that night was not her, but me,” Hua Ying declared confidently, revealing her trump card.

“Oh.”

Lu Mian cleaned her ears out, her expression peaceful.

She did not show the surprise or shock that Hua Ying had anticipated.

Hua Ying felt somewhat disappointed, but assuming Lu Mian’s character was aloof, she then focused on operating the computer.

And Lu Mian, after sensing a hidden presence in the darkness, understood more clearly: she needed to recover her strength.

The girl thought of the concentrated RE Factor planted in her arm.

Commander Pan had said that if she needed it, all she had to do was crush the protrusion. The RE Factor was for cellular repair, and, recalling the effect of the experimental drug on Captain Wang, she couldn’t care about much else at the moment, secretly crushing the pimple-like granule…

At the same time, a cold and gloomy raspy voice sounded from a high position.

“Lu Mian, I have something interesting to show you.”

The contents of the large screen had finished loading, displaying some images, and in them, Lu Mian saw the familiar tall figure.

She quickly realized that this was real-time surveillance from the Xuefeng Mountain laboratory.

At that moment, Director Qimo was quietly leading people deeper into the lab.

She narrowed her eyes at the screen, her fingers in her pocket moved imperceptibly.

Huo Zhu observed Lu Mian’s expression carefully, and at some point, he had procured a laser pointer, with its red dot precisely aimed at Xiao Qimo’s heart.

Xiao Qimo on the surveillance was naturally unaware, and Lu Mian’s pupils tightened, feeling an urge to snap Huo Zhu’s wrist.