After Bai Xi and Han Mo entered the administrative building, a man with a proper appearance stood at the reception. He wore a uniform and held a thick stack of files. Seeing Bai Xi and Han Mo, he paused slightly. "You are new students and teachers. What brings you here at this hour...?"
Bai Xi recognized the man. He was the one who had delivered their identity cards, which Wei Changhe had helped them process. It seemed he was Wei Changhe's personal assistant.
Judging by his eyes, the man was clearly not stupid. At the very least, he could communicate in human language, unlike the "beasts" outside.
"Where is the Principal's office?"
The man hesitated, a slight frown creasing his brow, and a hint of vigilance in his eyes. "Are you looking for the Principal for something specific at this hour?"
Bai Xi said calmly, "I know what you're worried about. However, since Principal Wei Changhe specifically asked you to handle our identities, it means he trusts us. Principal Wei is in danger. If he isn't treated immediately, his life could be at risk!"
The man was clearly surprised. In the next second, he took out his phone and dialed Wei Changhe's number.
After a long while, the call still went unanswered. After the official automated response, only a busy tone remained.
He immediately sensed that something was wrong.
Wei Lai was not only Wei Changhe's assistant but also his nephew. He knew Wei Changhe very well. Wei Changhe cared deeply about Black Gold Academy and his phone was always with him, 24/7. Although he was getting older, he was quite healthy, especially in the last two years with the care of Elder Gao, his health had been improving.
If he wasn't able to answer the phone now, it meant something was seriously wrong.
He looked at Bai Xi again. "Can I really trust you?"
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow. "Do you have any other choice right now?"
Three minutes had passed since the ten minutes Han Mo had mentioned. Although she knew this wasn't the time for idle chatter, the administrative building was so vast. Even with her speed, it was unlikely she could find Wei Changhe immediately.
It would be a gamble, relying on luck.
Although she looked fair-skinned, her luck was rather dark. If she searched aimlessly like a headless fly, delaying the treatment, it wouldn't be very "polite" to Wei Changhe.
Wei Lai gritted his teeth slightly.
Yes, if he knew for a fact that Wei Changhe was in trouble and needed help for treatment, it was too late to gather people now. He truly had no other choice.
Moreover, Principal Wei had specifically asked him to process these two individuals' identities, which proved their special status. At the very least, Principal Wei had vouched for them.
Once he understood, he hesitated no longer and extended his hand to Bai Xi and the other person. "Please, follow me quickly."
The Criminal Investigation Building was large and had many floors, but with Wei Lai leading the way, they ascended to the ninth floor via the glass elevator and arrived at the ninth room from the left.
The door of the room had no obvious markings, and from the outside, it looked no different from other doors. The only distinguishing feature was a large black shield-like emblem on the glass door, which was the Black Gold Academy's school logo.
At this moment, the office door was tightly shut. Wei Lai stepped forward immediately and lightly knocked. "Principal Wei?"
Upon hearing Bai Xi's voice, a muffled groan came from inside the office, sounding like a beast struggling and roaring.
Wei Lai panicked even more. "Principal Wei!"
Bai Xi said calmly, "Step aside."
Although there was a light screen and an electric shock system at the entrance of the administrative building, the principal's office likely had many visitors during the day seeking Wei Changhe for business. Therefore, the main door did not require identity verification and had no electric shock security.
At Bai Xi's words, Wei Lai almost instinctively stepped aside. He even took a few steps back before realizing why he had obeyed so readily.
For some reason, this young girl, despite her age, exuded an undeniable aura of power, and this power...
The moment Wei Lai moved aside, Bai Xi stepped forward without a word and kicked the office door.
The door responded by dislodging from its frame and falling to the ground with a heavy thud.
For a moment, Wei Lai's eyes widened, and his gaze towards Bai Xi suddenly seemed to ignite with a few sparks.
This girl's actions were so cool!
Seeing Wei Lai's gaze fixed on Bai Xi, Han Mo's handsome brows curved slightly, and a hint of displeasure flickered in his dangerous eyes.
As for Bai Xi, her eyes were solely focused on Wei Changhe, who awaited rescue.
At this moment, Wei Changhe lay on the ground not far away, his hands clasped tightly around his throat. His face was flushed red, veins bulged on his forehead, and his body was rigid.
He struggled to move but couldn't budge an inch. A low growl emanated from his throat; this was the sound they had heard earlier.
Bai Xi hesitated, then looked at Han Mo and finally asked, "So, he's... trying to strangle himself?"
Seeing the door kicked open, a hint of excitement flashed in Wei Changhe's eyes.
Because Bai Xi had arrived, she was here to save him. He naturally trusted this high-and-mighty God of War.
So, he seemed to want to say something, but he couldn't utter a single word.
Even if that were the case, he heard Bai Xi's words.
He was trying to strangle himself? He was clearly struggling to breathe!
Angered to the point of exasperation, he immediately closed his eyes, and the hand around his throat loosened.
Wei Lai rushed forward from behind, embracing Wei Changhe. His eyes were filled with concern and worry. "Principal Wei, Principal Wei, are you alright?"
Bai Xi frowned as she looked at Wei Lai holding Wei Changhe. She turned to Han Mo and asked, "Now... what should we do with him?"
Having had several encounters with the Kui Hall, their poisons were highly dangerous and often infectious. This was why he had asked Wei Changhe to seal the principal's office.
Before entering, Han Mo had said that protective gear was not needed, suggesting the poison was not highly contagious.
However, the man in front of them had directly embraced Wei Changhe. For safety's sake, shouldn't they deal with him?
Upon hearing this, the unaware Wei Lai was greatly alarmed. "You... what are you going to do?"
As he spoke, he didn't forget to spread his arms to shield Wei Changhe, his eyes filled with anger and vigilance.
Did these two intend to harm Principal Wei? And by bringing them here, he had not only harmed himself but also implicated Wei Changhe. He was heartbroken.
He had truly misjudged this girl!
He glared at Bai Xi and said righteously, "I won't let you harm Principal Wei!"
Han Mo looked at Wei Lai in front of him, extended his right index finger, and gently pushed up his metal glasses. "Let's knock him out and put him aside for now."
Hearing this, Wei Lai felt a pang of despair. His eyes were fixed on Bai Xi and Han Mo, anticipating any unexpected moves. He casually pulled out his phone, intending to call campus security.
Unfortunately, before he could dial even two numbers, the person before his eyes vanished. Filled with dread, he tried to find that person when he felt a sharp pain in his neck, and he completely lost consciousness.
It was over!
After Bai Xi dealt with Wei Lai, Han Mo stepped forward to treat Wei Changhe.
His long, well-defined fingers gently rested on Wei Changhe's wrist.
Bai Xi frowned. "Why are you using your hands directly? Isn't this poison contagious?"
She absolutely trusted Han Mo's professionalism. If there were any danger, he would never touch Wei Changhe with his bare hands. But... if there was no danger, then why had he asked her to incapacitate Wei Lai just now?
Han Mo slightly raised his gaze, smiled faintly at Bai Xi, and said, "He was too noisy. It would have disturbed my treatment of Principal Wei."
After all, if he were awake, Wei Lai might stare at Xi'er again while he was treating Wei Changhe, which would indeed greatly affect his mood for treating the patient.