Shangguan Wen looked at Bai Xi's burning gaze and inexplicably felt a hint of fear.
It seemed the God of War was angry.
"Your Excellency, the God of War, rest assured, the entire defense forces of Haidao City will follow you to the death and eradicate all those treacherous individuals."
Bai Xi slowly came back to her senses and said faintly, "What are the casualties of the defense forces and civilians today?"
Shangguan Wen continued to report, "Today, seventy-six members of the defense forces were killed or injured. Four hundred and thirty-one civilians were killed, with a small half of them dying from stampedes. The number of injured has already exceeded a thousand..."
This was the biggest and most bizarre casualty event he had encountered since becoming the commander of the Haidao City defense forces.
Bai Xi calmly said, "Ensure that the compensation for those killed or injured today is delivered to their families."
Shangguan Wen nodded, then hesitated, "Your Excellency, the God of War, what if all their families were lost in this accident..."
He stopped mid-sentence as he noticed Bai Xi's displeased expression.
The scene of that family of three earlier had indeed made her feel uncomfortable, but she was the God of War and could not let personal matters disrupt her focus. "Then give them a dignified burial."
Shangguan Wen nodded. "Yes."
As night deepened, Bai Xi finally returned to the hotel.
The lights were still on in the hotel, and Bai Han and Lin Yun were waiting for her in the living room.
The stern look in her eyes immediately softened considerably. "Mom, why aren't you asleep yet?"
Lin Yun immediately stepped forward, grabbed Bai Xi's hands, and looked her up and down, only feeling a little relieved after confirming she was unharmed. "I heard that what happened at the Haidao City stadium today was quite a big deal, with many injured, and even... monsters?"
There were too many people at the scene today, so it was impossible to completely block the news. It was normal for it to spread. "Mom, those were people, not monsters, just poisoned."
"Poisoned?"
Lin Yun's eyes were filled with confusion. She finally sighed, "If Ah Mo were here..."
Previously, some members of the secret department were poisoned, and Han Mo had helped Xi'er resolve it.
The two, one civil and one military, were such a good match, but why did it turn out like this...
Thinking of this, her pupils suddenly dilated, and she looked at Bai Xi.
How could she forget that this matter should not be brought up.
Bai Xi looked at Lin Yun with a hint of confusion. "Ah Mo? Is it Dr. Han? My brother's attending physician?"
Her brother had mentioned before that this doctor had treated him. However, why did her mother call him Ah Mo? It seemed their relationship was unusual...
Lin Yun was a little flustered, her eyes avoiding Bai Xi's gaze as she casually said, "Yes, it's the doctor who treated your brother before! His medical skills are excellent, and he knows a lot about poisons. Perhaps he could help you with something like this. I just mentioned it casually..."
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow at her obviously deceitful expression.
Her mother was deliberately concealing something, which meant her earlier suspicions were correct. The relationship between the doctor who left the Bai family and her mother was indeed unusual...
Did her brother object to sending him away?
As she was thinking, Bai Han also walked over and said faintly, "Xiao Xi, what exactly happened today?"
The scene in his dream was clearly not like this. Why was there such a big change?
Dream predictions were made based on the current situation. Generally, unless someone deliberately tried to change a certain aspect, the predicted outcome should be the same as the dream.
He had previously predicted that Bai Xi would be ambushed in Shangyang City, which is why he had urged Han Mo to look for her. As a result, Han Mo had protected her very well, and their feelings had even deepened because of it.
Bai Han's appearance interrupted Bai Xi's idle speculations.
Affection was not a necessity in life; it came and went in an instant. Since the doctor surnamed Han had chosen to pursue further studies and leave the Bai family, let him go.
The matter at hand was the most important.
Bai Xi briefly recounted what happened today.
Lin Yun covered her mouth, looking somewhat frightened.
Bai Han's eyes darkened.
Bai Xi pondered for a moment and said faintly, "Brother, I've already dispatched people from the secret department. You and Mom should leave for M City with them early tomorrow morning."
Lin Yun looked worried and quickly shook her head. "How can we leave you here alone?"
Bai Xi smiled and held her hand tightly. "Mom, you can't help me if you stay here, and you'll distract me."
The actions of the Kui Hall were very obvious. Their target was Haidao City.
Even with the defense forces, Haidao City was still very dangerous.
After all, if the Kui Hall could produce such a strange poison, Haidao City had effectively become a biological laboratory for their plan.
Lin Yun still had concerns and gripped Bai Xi's hand tightly. "But you're alone here without anyone to rely on. I'll be very worried."
If Han Mo was here to look after her, she would feel more at ease.
Now... Xi'er had to fight alone. As a mother, how could she bear it?
Although she knew she couldn't help, even watching from afar would make her feel better.
Bai Han said faintly, "Mom, I think Xiao Xi is right. I'll escort you away from Haidao City tomorrow."
Seeing her children say this, a hint of loneliness flickered in Lin Yun's eyes. She actually knew she couldn't help, but she was unwilling to be completely useless. "Alright."
Bai Xi stepped forward and gently hugged her mother's shoulders. "Mom, don't worry, I'll be fine."
Hearing her daughter say this, Lin Yun looked at her with gentle eyes. "Then promise me, if you encounter extreme danger, you must protect yourself first!"
Heroes were worthy of admiration, praise, and even remembrance in history, but as parents, few would wish their children to become heroes if they had a choice.
Bai Xi nodded solemnly. "Okay, I promise."
Life was precious, she naturally knew that. Otherwise, after her years of struggle in the secret department, she would have long been reduced to dust. Only by living could she protect the lives of all kind people in this world, so she always cherished her life.
Lin Yun was finally appeased seeing her like this, though she was still a little sad. "Mom can't help you with anything and has to trouble you to escort me. You've worked hard, Xi'er..."
Bai Xi rested her head on Lin Yun's shoulder. A warm smile appeared on her usually cold and indifferent face. "Mom, you actually helped me a lot today?"
Lin Yun looked confused. "What help did I provide?"
Bai Xi smiled. "Mom reminded me of something. Since the Kui Hall specializes in making poisons and harming people with them, we can find doctors to find someone who can neutralize the Kui Hall's poisons!"