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Chapter 85: Hidden Agendas

Chapter 85: Hidden Agendas

Lin Lingling.

The first time Chen Huai’an learned the girl’s name, he immediately gave her a nickname—Triple Egg, or just Triple Zero.

In his impression, she was a terminally ill case of secondhand embarrassment, a brat with a worse case of delusions than his own.

But they barely had any interactions, having only met once before.

So the real question was—why was this barely familiar girl suddenly at his doorstep?

And, if he wasn’t mistaken, she hadn’t used the front door.

She had climbed in through the window.

"Emmm, this budget hotel’s security system is pretty useless, huh…"

How was he supposed to clean this up?

More importantly, how was he going to explain this to housekeeping?!

"Forget it, let’s get her inside first. The floor’s too cold."

Out of respect, Chen Huai’an went back inside to put on some clothes before carrying Triple Zero in. He had only been wearing a pair of boxers.

On the sofa, the ever-vigilant Baji stiffened as he saw Chen Huai’an carrying the little thief inside.

Why?!

Why wasn’t the big boss crushing this little thief into dust?

Why was he carrying her so gently?!

Could it be… it had attacked the wrong person before?

The more Baji thought about it, the more terrified it became.

What if the moment this little thief woke up, she spilled the truth?

What if the big boss realized it was a demon?

What if that triggered a memory awakening and he summoned endless divine lightning, reducing Baji to a pile of burnt fur?

Then he’d toss it into a pot, sprinkle some scallions and cooking wine, cut it into pieces, dip it in soy sauce, and have it as a drinking snack!

Was this how it was all going to end?!

All its efforts, all its struggles—had they been for nothing?!

Completely oblivious to a certain taotie’s existential crisis, Chen Huai’an was busy dialing 120.

Sure, his Spring Revival Acupuncture might work on Triple Zero’s condition, but this was a life-or-death situation.

If a few needles didn’t do the trick and she died, wouldn’t he be the prime suspect?!

Balancing the phone between his neck and shoulder, he carefully placed the girl on the sofa.

The moment Triple Zero lay down, her head lolled to the side, and—

"Blergh—!"

A mouthful of blood spewed onto the floor.

"Holy sh— Did she get into a full-coverage crash?"

Chen Huai’an was stunned.

As soon as the call connected, he quickly described Triple Zero’s condition to the doctor.

【"Her injuries are critical! You need to administer first aid immediately. I’ll guide you through it!"】

The doctor instructed him to stop the bleeding and perform CPR.

Lifting her bloodstained school uniform, Chen Huai’an saw deep, jagged wounds on her chest and abdomen—claw marks.

The flesh was mangled, the skin flayed open.

They definitely weren’t human-made.

Without hesitation, he grabbed the bedsheets and tore them into strips, quickly dressing her wounds.

At this point, he knew there was no way he could keep staying at this hotel.

So why even bother worrying about the mess?

"Next is CPR."

Following the doctor’s video tutorial, he positioned his hands over her chest and pressed down—

Crack.

"Pfft—!"

Triple Zero spat another mouthful of blood straight onto the ceiling.

Chen Huai’an: "…?"

Wait.

When did his strength get this ridiculous?

One push and he broke her ribs?!

Poor Triple Zero had already fractured three ribs from her earlier injuries. Now, thanks to Chen Huai’an, she had three more broken ribs—perfectly symmetrical on both sides.

"This isn’t working. I need to use acupuncture."

Seeing her barely breathing, Chen Huai’an couldn’t afford to hesitate.

Legal consequences be damned—if he didn’t act now, she was dead.

He swiftly pulled out his silver needles.

For some reason, his movements felt sharper today—faster, more precise, and steadier than ever before.

In just a few moments, he had already targeted the necessary acupoints to stop the bleeding.

Then, he moved on to stimulating bone regeneration.

How did it work?

He had no idea.

Maybe it boosted stem cell production or something.

【"The big boss… is personally treating her?! Who is this guy?!"】

Baji watched in horror as Chen Huai’an expertly administered the acupuncture.

It had officially lost all hope.

The fact that the big boss was personally administering acupuncture said everything.

Baji shrank into a corner, quietly awaiting its miserable fate.

"I’ve done everything I can. The rest is up to fate."

Chen Huai’an carefully moved Triple Zero off the sofa—right in front of Baji.

Baji: "……"

The big boss was sentencing it to death!

But… did it dare make a move?

It did not!

‘Weird. Why is Baji acting so timid today?’

Chen Huai’an glanced at the black cat, which was cowering in the corner, but didn’t think much of it.

Maybe it was just scared.

Cats were naturally sensitive animals, always wary of unfamiliar scents.

Less than ten minutes later, Lin Lingling groggily regained consciousness.

The severe blood loss and hunger left her dizzy.

But the moment her eyes caught sight of Baji, the intense aura of demonic energy jolted her completely awake.

Her entire body convulsed in terror.

With Baji staring at her, Lin Lingling felt a cold chill run down her spine.

She didn’t dare move.

It was that demon!

The one that had blasted her out the window!

Her breathing turned shaky as despair filled her chest.

Her mission last night had gone terribly wrong.

She had received intel that the target was just a B-rank demon.

Turned out, that info was outdated.

It wasn’t just one demon—it was a whole nest.

That B-rank black rat demon had already evolved to A-rank—and had spawned an entire litter of C and D-rank offspring.

She might have handled a single A-rank demon.

But a whole swarm? No way in hell.

She had barely escaped with her life—

Only to flee straight into another death trap.

Now she was truly doomed.

Just as she thought that, the black cat took a step closer.

Its golden eyes locked onto hers, unblinking.

This was it.

She was going to die.

She was going to be eaten—her body torn apart, leaving no trace behind!

Lin Lingling whimpered internally.

She was still just a student.

Just a young girl.

She hadn’t even gotten to fly on a sword yet—how could she die here?!

"Miiyaa~"

A soft, gentle meow snapped her out of her panicked thoughts.

Her wide, fearful eyes darted slightly.

The black cat was very close now.

And then—

Lick.

Lin Lingling’s eyes bulged.

It licked her.

The big bad demon licked her.

Her vision swam.

She nearly fainted again.

"Yo, you’re awake!"

A ridiculously handsome face suddenly popped into view.

Chen Huai’an smirked as he saw Baji licking Lin Lingling’s face.

"Huh, looks like Baji really likes you. It never licks my face."

Lin Lingling was shocked.

What the hell?!

This demon was called—called Baji?!

Baji shuddered from head to tail.

Licking the boss’s face?

That’s a trap!

No way in hell!

This beast still wants to live a few more years! No way it’s falling for that!

"Th-Thank you… for saving me…"

Lin Lingling stammered as she stared at Chen Huai’an’s stupidly handsome face.

Her mind was still a chaotic mess.

Her body felt weak, so she simply shut her eyes, trying to collect her thoughts.

"No need to thank me. The ambulance is almost here."

And as if on cue—

A group of paramedics burst into the room, hotel staff trailing behind them.

In just a few seconds, Lin Lingling was secured onto a stretcher.

Baji, still on edge, finally relaxed.

Good. She’s leaving.

Forever.

It wasn’t until she was inside the ambulance that Lin Lingling’s mind cleared a little.

Chen Huai’an’s relationship with Baji was unclear.

But one thing was certain—

Chen Huai’an was not some evil, ruthless monster.

Perhaps the talismans on him were connected to the black cat?

In the Demon-Slaying Bureau, there were Awakeners who had formed pacts with demons to gain power.

This situation wasn’t impossible.

Wait—

Her bloodstains!

Those black-furred rat demons could track her by scent!

Oh no.

Oh no no no!

Lin Lingling struggled to sit up, desperately trying to warn Chen Huai’an.

But the next second—

Two nurses shoved her back down.

Then—click—

An oxygen mask was strapped over her face.

"Patient is in critical condition! She’s seizing—return to the hospital for emergency treatment!"

The lead doctor issued a strict order.

The ambulance sped off with sirens wailing.

On the stretcher, Lin Lingling stared blankly at the pale ceiling.

A single tear of deep regret slipped from the corner of her eye.

‘Big Boss, I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to…’