Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 88: Chapter 40 Azure Dragon Halberd

Li Yelai was unaware of the conversation between Yin Fire and the higher-ups at this moment.

Now, he had just left Black Prison. But he hadn’t taken many steps before someone grabbed his arm and pulled him into a small room.

It was Doll.

She was wearing a frog doll costume and looked somewhat dejected as she gazed at Li Yelai.

She was originally a Processor stationed at the branch, and after the incident with the Fantasy Band occurred, she had immediately led people to support the scene.

But unexpectedly, half an hour after her departure, a riot broke out in Black Prison.

When she returned urgently after subduing the uncontrollable crowd, the riot in Black Prison had already been quelled.

This made her feel extremely guilty; if she hadn’t left the branch, perhaps she could’ve immediately supported the first team. Then the first team wouldn’t have to suffer such heavy losses.

However, her teammates from the first team didn’t mind this—subduing Black Prison was their duty after all.

How could they demand that Doll, who had already gone to support the scene, abandon so many civilians there?

Everyone was fulfilling their own responsibilities. They could only blame the enemy for being so cunning, not Doll or any other Processor.

But Doll still seemed dejected. She held Li Yelai’s arm with one hand and lifted up a sign with the other.

[I’m late, are you okay? (ಥ_ಥ)]

Clearly, she had been alarmed by the bandages all over Li Yelai’s body.

”It’s nothing serious, just minor injuries. Speaking of which, I have to thank you,” Li Yelai whispered his thanks: ”Without your hair, my team and I wouldn’t have been able to successfully subdue the Mobius Ring Map.”

Without Doll’s hair, Sha Li’s team would have definitely not been able to take down Mobius within a safe time frame. The disaster could have been even more horrific!

Just like what Sha Li and others said, Doll was indeed a great contributor.

After ensuring that the wounds on Li Yelai’s body were only superficial, Doll finally quietly let go of his arm, then continued holding the sign.

[I’ve gone to the family apartments and checked, Xiao Yan is also okay, but she was startled (ಥ_ಥ)]

Li Yelai also nodded slightly; he had already gotten the answer from the Detective.

If Li Yunyan, being a Critical, heard the song broadcasted, she would either successfully become a Spiritual Ability User and join the official Processors,

Or lose control... becoming a Sufferer....

It was lucky that she was merely startled now, amid the misfortune.

[Go and accompany her. Although she doesn’t understand what happened, she still keenly senses that you were in danger. (´･･)ﾉ(._.`)]

”Mm,” Li Yelai nodded and then looked at the still somewhat disheartened Doll, hesitated for a moment, but still patted her on the shoulder and said, ”Thank you. My teammates are all very grateful to you. Otherwise, the subsequent sacrifices would have been greater.”

[Mm... (;′⌒`)]

After that, Li Yelai said goodbye to Doll and glanced at Yang Chen, who was still sleeping in the infirmary, before leaving the branch.

The sky was already slightly bright; despite a whole night having passed, the streets were still a mess.

Vehicles were burned on the roads, shops were smashed, and many places had seen violent incidents.

The once bustling streets now seemed gloomy and desolate.

He wondered how much time it would take to heal the people’s wounds.

Li Yelai sighed inwardly and, taking advantage of the deserted streets, along with a few colleagues, used Aerial Stepping to quickly return to the family apartments.

And inside the family apartments, it was also a scene of devastation. Because many colleagues who lived there would never return...

When Li Yelai opened the door of the family apartments, he saw Li Yunyan sitting on the sofa, watching the news on the TV.

The TV was broadcasting last night’s events.

[Fantasy Band launched a terror attack, releasing hallucinogenic gas that caused a multitude of violent and stampede incidents. The number of casualties is currently being tallied.]

”Sigh...” Li Yunyan sighed as she watched Li Yelai: ”Every time I see this kind of news, I’m on tenterhooks. Because you guys are definitely fighting hard where the public can’t see.”

Seeing the bandages beneath Li Yelai’s clothes, Li Yunyan’s eyes started to redden.

”These are just superficial wounds,” Li Yelai hastily comforted her, closing the door.

Li Yunyan then fell silent, quietly looking at the photo on the coffee table.

In the photo, a beautiful woman was showing a gentle smile.

That was their mother; after she passed away,

Li Yelai and Li Yunyan became each other’s only relatives.

After a long while, Li Yunyan spoke softly, ”Big brother, let me become a Spiritual Ability User too.”

Li Yelai was taken aback.

Li Yunyan continued: ”I know, the reason you joined the officials was to find a way to suppress the curse for me. But you also have to face danger at all times. And having me as a burden makes you distracted. Wouldn’t it be better if I also became a Spiritual Ability User? I would be able to protect myself and help you.”

Li Yelai sighed inwardly; indeed, that was a solution.

Li Yunyan, already on the cusp as a Critical, was only a step away from becoming a Spiritual Ability User.

If she underwent drastic emotional fluctuations, she could very likely become a Spiritual Ability User directly.

Of course, there was also the possibility of becoming a Sufferer if one wasn’t careful.

However, the officials had some protective measures for Criticals. Taking official processing should be without too much risk.

Li Yelai hadn’t overlooked this issue; he thought that after he joined the officials, he would just go about his days casually, take on missions when there were missions, continue with work when there were none, find a way to suppress the curse, and protect his sister.

But the current situation didn’t seem to be such.

Especially after this incident, the entire Giant City was affected, allowing his sister to have some strength... Not to mention combat power, even having a Spiritual Barrier would be good.

So, after hesitating, Li Yelai could only sigh: ”Okay, I’ll ask my teammates for help. Don’t try anything on your own.”