Upon hearing Leopard admit his identity, Qu Ruilin drew his pistol and pressed it against Leopard's forehead: "Bastard, I'm going to kill you!"
"Qu Ruilin, that's enough, you fucking bastard!"
Song Laosan slapped Qu Ruilin across the face: "Do you really want Duan Shenxing dead?"
The doctor also reminded him, "My only tools are the IV tubing. The only thing we can do now is rely on the heart's pumping action to get the blood from the recipient into the injured person's body. We don't have much time left."
"Qu Ruilin, don't force me to have you dragged out!"
Wei Shengnan looked at Qu Ruilin seriously: "Duan Shenxing is my friend, I can't let you kill him!"
Upon hearing their words, Qu Ruilin's arm limply loosened.
Soon, the doctor bandaged my wound and then connected an IV line between me and the leopard.
Leopard leaned back, his face pale, and reached out to touch my face: "Son, I'm sorry! Because of my mistake, you've been living in pain! The only thing I can do to make amends is to let my life continue through you!"
Feeling the leopard's cold body temperature, my whole body went numb. I wanted to speak, but I couldn't utter a single word.
"I am a sinner of the four gates!"
The leopard looked at us and murmured, "I was born into a family of tomb raiders, but I don't like tomb raiding. I think it's a despicable thing! But I have no choice. For the sake of filial piety, I can only listen to my father and learn about tomb raiding from a young age!"
When I took the college entrance exam, my dad made me apply to the archaeology department, but I secretly applied to the police academy and was accepted! I gave him a fake history department acceptance letter!
At that time, the Ministry of Public Security investigated the conspiracy of foreign forces such as Jinbai International and decided to organize an undercover operation to thwart their conspiracy! I volunteered to become one of them and, by virtue of my identity, successfully became the representative of the four factions.
At that time, I secretly contacted Jinbai International and even set up a scheme with them, hoping to gain their trust by betraying them!
According to our original agreement, I was to hand over the artifact that was suspected to be the He Shi Bi jade to them in exchange for accepting me into Jinbai International! But I never expected that they would make me pay a price for my loyalty by killing one of their own disciples!
Of course I refused to do that. I told them I was a tomb raider, not an executioner! But they still killed many people from the Four Gates, including my own sister and Qu Yang, who was my closest friend!
Qu Ruilin trembled upon hearing Hua Bao's ramblings.
“The people at Jinbai International are very clever. They have blocked all my escape routes, leaving me with no choice but to work for them! And over the years, they have been constantly testing me, leading me further and further astray, and even killing many of my teammates in the united front!”
I am no longer a righteous person, but my belief has never changed: I will bring these criminals to justice!
People always call me the Wind Beast, saying I have nine lives! Actually, those Duan Jinyans who died were all doubles I carefully selected. I have always been by their side as their bodyguard!
During my years at Jinbai International, I was constantly collecting evidence of their crimes and even organized a massive team to replicate the artifacts! Every time they raided a tomb, my people would replicate the artifacts in the shortest possible time. All the artifacts I handed over were prototypes; the real ones were all given to the state!
"In my life, I, Duan Jinyan, have let down my four families, my father, my brothers, my friends, my son, and even myself! But I have been true to my country and true to my faith!"
The leopard's breath grew weaker and weaker, and it turned its gaze to me: "At the Ze Wang Tomb, the monkey didn't get lost on his own. I caught him, revealed my identity, and asked him to take care of you for me!"
And that guy with the butterfly tattoo on his palm, he's my best friend! Ever since your identity was exposed, the men in black robes and the people from Jinbai International have been pressuring me to kill you! I had no choice but to issue a kill order, but I've actually been protecting you all along!
When you were born, I was already an undercover police officer. To protect you, I had your biological mother raise you in seclusion! She was also an undercover police officer!
Later, Jinbai International found out about her. I could only pretend I didn't know her identity and let the people from Jinbai International kill her. I even had to pretend that she deserved it!
Fortunately, I managed to replace you with a corpse and send you to Grandpa's side! I know you hate me, but actually, I visited you every year on your birthday and secretly stayed by your side for a whole day!
Son, do you know how much I wanted to hug you and say happy birthday? But I couldn't do that, because it would hurt you!
I've lived a miserable life, but I don't want my son to live the same way. That's why I've always advised you to stay away from this circle and live a normal life!
When I heard Duan Jinyan's words, I opened my mouth wide, wanting to speak, but I couldn't make a sound. I was so anxious that two lines of tears streamed down my face.
Duan Jinyan reached out and gently wiped away my tears: "I bought the second floor of a house across the street from our pawnshop. The key is hidden behind the couplet. Every time I miss you, I secretly go there to watch you!"
In that room, there are birthday presents I bought for you, every year there are, but unfortunately I haven't had time to buy this year's!
Countless times I've fantasized about coming to you after I finish my mission, confessing everything, enjoying some family time, hearing you call me "Dad"! And having you personally pour me a cup of tea! But alas, I can't even wait a day longer!
Duan Jinyan's voice grew softer and softer: "Son, I have wronged too many people in my life, but I hope you understand that I am doing this to atone for the sins of the Four Gates! And even more so, to atone for the sins of the Duan family!"
In the house I mentioned, there's a diary that records the location of your mother's burial. Remember to bury us together! Even without me by your side, you must live a good life!
There's something I've never said, and you've never heard, but it's always been there! Son, I love you! My love for you is no less than that of any other father in the world!
I've found the statue that was used to treat Wei Yatou's illness. It's parked in the parking lot of the national park. It's a van with advertisements on it, so it's easy to find!
The number on my watch is actually a phone number. I called my superior to tell him to lie low and prepare to close the net! Wei girl, please pass on a message to the old man: tell him the world has changed, and the era of the Four Gates should end…”
After speaking, Duan Jinyan's hand fell silently.
Looking into Duan Jinyan's unfocused pupils, I mustered all my strength and grabbed his hand.
The End.
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