Chapter 374 Drugging
“I also tried to use metaphysics to find Ah Chen’s location before, and the situation was exactly the same as yours. Obviously, someone set up a barrier in secret to prevent us from finding him.”
"A barrier?" Si Youlin frowned upon hearing Jiang Ran's explanation, a hint of confusion flashing across his face.
After Jiang Ran explained it to him in a deep voice, Si Youlin only half understood, but he also grasped the general principle. His eyes suddenly darkened and his face turned cold.
Unexpectedly, the person who kidnapped her brother was also proficient in metaphysics. A sense of defeat rose in her heart. She curled her lips, her eyes dimmed, and she said with self-blame, "It's all my fault... If it weren't for me, her brother wouldn't have encountered such a dangerous situation."
"It was all because I acted rashly, and my brother did it to protect me..."
As he spoke, his voice trembled slightly with emotion. Seeing this, Jiang Ran took two steps forward and gently stroked his head, offering him a subtle comfort.
Then, she spoke softly to comfort him, "This is not your fault. The only one to blame is the treacherous and cunning person behind it all."
As he spoke, a flash of ferocity crossed his eyes, and he continued, "Don't worry, I will definitely bring Ah Chen back to you!"
Her words were full of certainty, and she didn't say them out of thin air.
Si Zuochen possesses the aura of the White Tiger and is the chosen one of the Four Divine Beasts. When observing the night sky, one can also see his destiny. Although the White Tiger constellation in the west has dimmed, it has not dissipated, indicating that his life is currently safe.
"Hmm," Si Youlin replied in a muffled voice, his head lowered.
Even now, they are unwilling to expose their helplessness to others.
Jiang Ranfu offered a few more words of comfort, then patted his shoulder lightly before turning and leaving.
Only when the door opened did Si Youlin slowly raise his head to look outside. His eyes were slightly red, his brows were furrowed, and a strange expression flashed across his face.
The emotions contained within were too complex, resembling dependence, reluctance, and a touch of guilt.
After leaving, Jiang Ran went straight back to her room and began to focus on magic, trying to break through the barrier of the person hiding in the shadows.
His brow was furrowed, but his mind was filled with a thousand thoughts.
Si Yanxiao began investigating and dealing with the public matters, which she could not help with and could only rely on metaphysics.
However, metaphysics and sorcery contradict each other, which inadvertently increases the difficulty for her. Breaking the sorcery of the other side will not be a matter of just a few days.
Thinking of this, a cold expression flashed across his face, and he immediately closed his eyes and began to make hand gestures and calculate.
Failure after failure, yet repeated attempts continued without interruption...
Meanwhile, after driving to Bai Zhuwei's apartment, Si Yanxiao's gaze darkened slightly, and he gently knocked on the door with his fingers slightly bent.
Bai Zhuwei paused, looking down at a white pill in her hand. Her expression changed slightly, but she had already made up her mind.
He quickly concealed the medicine in his sleeve, then announced loudly, "It's here!"
Then he quickly walked to the door, opened it, and saw Si Yanxiao standing outside, expressionless.
Upon seeing this, Bai Zhuwei's heart skipped a beat. She then turned slightly to the side and said softly, "Come in."
Si Yanxiao's gaze darkened, but he did not refuse. He stepped forward and looked around at the surroundings, which were exactly the same as before, except that he didn't know when it had started...
Things have changed, and people are no longer the same. Looking at it now, I have a completely different feeling.
When Bai Zhuwei saw him standing in the center of the living room, she quickly greeted him.
Si Yanxiao sat down as instructed, then went straight to the point, asking, "What clues about Achen did you recall?"
Bai Zhuwei noticed that he didn't exchange pleasantries, his tone was cold and emotionless, and he acted like he was just doing his job.
Upon noticing his attitude, Bai Zhuwei felt a chill run down her spine. She suddenly realized how drastic his change was, completely different from before. Suppressing her displeasure, Bai Zhuwei lowered her gaze slightly, her expression remaining impassive, and softly replied, "I've had some fragments flash through my mind these past few days. Although I haven't fully recalled them, they might be of some help to you."
"Hmm." Si Yanxiao responded softly, not mentioning her condition at all, focusing only on Si Zuochen's whereabouts.
Bai Zhuwei had anticipated this outcome. She lowered her gaze slightly and said in a low voice, "I remember that friend mentioned to me before that the fake Taoist priest had repeatedly mentioned a remote research lab, which seemed to be related to that."
"A research lab?" Si Yanxiao frowned, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. He then asked in quick succession, "What kind of place is that?"
“I’m not quite sure either.” Bai Zhuwei slowly shook her head, also looking puzzled. She pretended to be deep in thought, and after a moment of contemplation, she slowly replied, “As for the details, I don’t remember them very clearly now.”
"However, you can start your investigation from this angle."
With that, he got up and walked towards the restaurant, placing his cup under the coffee machine to prepare a drink.
Si Yanxiao listened to the information he obtained from her, his eyes flickered slightly, and he lowered his gaze to ponder.
He also had some doubts about Bai Zhuwei's words.
Research lab?
What could they possibly find in Ah Chen that they could study? Shouldn't they keep him isolated in a secluded warehouse?
With many doubts lingering in her mind, Bai Zhuwei placed two cups of coffee on a plate. Turning her head slightly, she saw him frowning in deep thought. With a flash of her eyes, she swiftly tossed the medicine from her sleeve into one of the coffees.
Then, she casually stirred it with a spoon, and then placed it in front of Si Yanxiao as if nothing had happened.
She said softly, "Try it, add milk but no sugar if you like."
Si Yanxiao lowered his eyes slightly but did not take it, refusing in a deep voice: "No need."
His tone was full of distance.
Bai Zhuwei sensed the chill in his words. Seeing that her plan could not be implemented smoothly, her eyes flashed and an idea came to her.
His expression hardened, his face showing displeasure, and he said coldly, "What? Does that mean the coffee I make is no longer worthy of your attention?"
"If that's the case, then what are you doing here? You've abandoned all past ties just to gather information?"
"If that's your plan, you can leave now. You're not welcome here."
Her words carried a hint of coldness, clearly indicating her dissatisfaction with Si Yanxiao's attitude.
Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao lowered his eyes slightly and pursed his lips, understanding the unspoken meaning behind her words.
She wanted to get up and leave, but remembering that she still had information about Si Zuochen, she hesitated slightly and replied in a low voice, "How could that be?"
After saying that, he reached out and took it, took a small sip, and then placed it on the table.
Although he didn't drink much, it was still a statement.
Bai Zhuwei watched as Si Yanxiao made sure he drank it, and then she felt a little relieved.
She had specially sought out this medicine; it was extremely potent, and just a little bit was enough to ensure its effects.
Therefore, she did not force Si Yanxiao to drink it all, and a look of smug satisfaction flashed in her eyes.
Since he wouldn't listen to her kind advice, she had no choice but to resort to this tactic.
Thinking of this, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.
Then, feigning nonchalance, he asked softly, "So far, has Ah Chen not found any leads?"
Si Yanxiao didn't dwell on her form of address. His gaze darkened, and he replied in a low voice, "Mm."
Gu Nan would occasionally send some clues, but the person behind it was extremely well hidden, and every time they tried to investigate, it would come to nothing.
This happens every time; the trail goes cold.
Judging from Jiang Ran's words, it seems that someone secretly placed a barrier, which is why they were completely unaware of this.
If it weren't for this existence that is beyond human control, how could the Si family, with their connections, have allowed them to run rampant until now?
"So what are your plans?" Bai Zhuwei continued to ask, glancing at the clock as she calculated when the medicine would take effect.
Si Yanxiao's eyes sharpened, and he replied in a deep voice, "Temporarily."
He clearly didn't want to say much, after all, Bai Zhuwei's actions were still vivid in his mind, and every time he met Si Zuochen, they were at each other's throats.
Asking too many questions won't do them any good.
Seeing that he was unwilling to say more, Bai Zhuwei did not urge him.
Just then, Si Yanxiao felt a surge of heat rising from his lower abdomen, and his heart began to race.
A blush crept onto his cheeks, and the strange sensation in his body made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
Bai Zhuwei's gaze remained fixed on him, carefully observing his expression. Noticing something amiss in his face, she quickly moved closer, feigning concern as she asked, "Ayan, what's wrong? Do you look unwell?"
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