In the secret department of M City.
When Bai Xi arrived, the secret department was in a state of high alert.
The iron gate in the center had been completely sealed, and many people were standing outside it, ready for battle. Upon seeing Bai Xi approach, everyone outside rushed forward, kneeling and saying loudly, "Greetings, War God."
Bai Xi’s eyes were fixed on the iron gate. She asked calmly, "What's the situation inside? How is Shen Mingxun?"
The person on the ground immediately replied, "Commander Shen has been poisoned and is bleeding all over. Those who entered the room with him have also been infected. Now... we've lost contact with the people inside."
Bai Xi frowned, "Lost contact?"
The secret department was essentially a military base. Even though it was just a branch in a small city like M City, it was equipped with all the necessary facilities. It was divided into four sections: East, South, West, and North. In case of an attack, they could utilize the cameras and communication devices within the departments for deployment.
If they couldn't contact the people inside, it meant someone had forcibly shut down the communication links between the East section and the other three departments.
Bai Xi asked, "If you can't contact them, how do you know about Shen Mingxun's poisoning symptoms?"
The man immediately replied, "Commander Shen woke up once before. The first thing he did upon waking was to order the iron gates between the East section and other departments to be closed, and the entire ventilation system of the East section to be shut down. He also ordered everyone to stay in their rooms as much as possible. Except for those who went to look after Commander Shen, no one has left their workspace since then..."
The person kneeling on the ground continued, "He said that if a cure couldn't be found, then..."
He stopped abruptly here, his voice choked with emotion.
Bai Xi frowned, "Finish what you were saying."
The person kneeling on the ground, with red eyes, said, "Evacuate everyone and burn this place to prevent the virus from Kui Hall from leaking."
Bai Xi’s frown deepened, and she looked calmly at the closed gate. "When did communication cut off?"
Without a doubt, Shen Mingxun's actions were faultless, only too harsh on himself. But it was precisely because he had such a man that this China became even more worth her full protection.
The person on the ground said, "Fifteen minutes after Commander Shen gave the order."
Bai Xi nodded and said calmly, "Get up."
Unexpectedly, the person on the ground did not move upon hearing Bai Xi's words.
Bai Xi looked at the person on the ground, puzzled, "Is there anything else you want to say?"
To her surprise, the man kowtowed deeply in Bai Xi's direction and said loudly, "War God, please save Commander Shen, and also save our brothers who are still trapped inside. They have always taken protecting Hua Guo as their duty. Can you not let them die like this?"
As soon as he said this, all the people who had been guarding the iron gate before loudly pleaded, "Please, War God, save Commander Shen, save our brothers who are still trapped inside."
"Please, War God, save Commander Shen, save our brothers who are still trapped inside."
"..."
The pleas were loud and represented the soft spot and warmth in the hearts of these passionate men.
These men, who executed missions with them and could entrust each other's backs, had become their brothers even without blood ties.
Bai Xi looked at Han Mo.
Han Mo nodded.
Bai Xi solemnly promised the people before her, "I will do my best to rescue everyone inside."
Upon hearing this, the people kneeling on the ground showed expressions of joy and then shouted again, "Thank you, War God! War God is mighty!"
"Thank you, War God! War God is mighty!"
"Thank you, War God! War God is mighty!"
"..."
Under Han Mo's arrangements, the secret department prepared two sets of protective suits. The two of them put on the suits and entered the sealed East section. Once inside the East section, it was eerily quiet, as if no one was there.
After Bai Xi entered, the people inside heard the commotion and opened the door, looking towards the source of the sound. "Who are you? Didn't Commander Shen give the order not to open the gates of the East section? Are you disobeying orders?"
The man's voice was deep and commanding as he questioned Bai Xi. His eyes held anger, but more so, an inability to bear it.
Shen Mingxun's previous order was to destroy the entire branch of the secret department along with themselves to prevent the virus from spreading.
And for the sake of ensuring the safety of others, they waited calmly for death to come, even though most of them were not infected.
The moment the gates of the East section were opened, it also risked the virus leaking. Moreover, if people entered now, wouldn't that be equivalent to sending them to their deaths? They were all brothers, how could he bear it?
"I disobeyed Shen Mingxun's orders, so what?"
A clear and calm female voice emerged from within the heavy protective suit.
The man was slightly stunned. This voice was: "Bai Shen!"
Bai Xi replied calmly, "Yes."
The title "Bai Shen" was given by Shen Mingxun. For this man to know it meant he was very close to Shen Mingxun, likely his right-hand man.
The man was initially joyful, but then his expression turned to shock and fear. He cried out, "Bai Shen, how could you come in? Fortunately, you're wearing a protective suit. Please leave quickly. Your status is noble, and this place is too dangerous!"
If he had known Bai Shen would come, he should have set the place on fire himself earlier. If Commander Shen found out that he had involved his most admired Bai Shen, even if he died, he would be thoroughly scolded in the underworld.
Bai Xi said calmly, "I promised the people outside that I would get you out."
Shen Mingxun's order, even if most of the people in the secret department were passionate men, likely caused some resentment. He must have stabilized the morale here.
The man was slightly stunned and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Bai Xi casually took a few specialized protective suits from Han Mo and threw them to the man. The man caught them smoothly. "Choose a few brothers who are careful and good at taking care of people, change into the suits, and let's go see how Shen Mingxun is doing."
The man finally regained his senses and confirmed that Bai Shen was not joking. Commander Shen had said that Bai Shen was the most legendary woman in the world, so if she said she could do it, she definitely could.
His emotions surged at this moment, rekindling his hope for life. "Yes, Bai Shen!"
After changing into the protective suits, Han Mo began to inquire about the situation in the East section from the man.
The man naturally revealed everything he knew, omitting nothing. "There are a total of one hundred and seventy-three people in the East section. Five of them had direct contact with Commander Shen. And of these five people, unaware of the virus, they came into contact with seventeen others. Those seventeen people then came into contact with thirty-five people. Based on their conditions, they have been isolated in those rooms..."
After speaking, he pointed to the specific locations. "All six who had direct contact with Commander Shen have fallen ill. Of the seventeen people they contacted, none have shown symptoms of illness so far. Currently, all those who have fallen ill are in these three rooms."
Han Mo asked calmly, "What are the symptoms?"
The man thought carefully. "I was carrying out the mission assigned by Commander Shen, and Commander Shen directly ordered us not to approach those people. Therefore, I could only know everyone's condition through the communication equipment. Generally, they described that the symptoms varied for each person. Some had nosebleeds, some had bleeding eyes, some had bleeding ears, and some even vomited large amounts of blood."
Han Mo's brow furrowed slightly, and he asked calmly, "Was there any redness on their bodies?"
The man seemed to suddenly recall something and immediately said, "Yes, it seems one person reported that his skin was very red, just like someone who had been drinking."