Chapter 197 Xi Zhao Returns to the Film Industry
Chapter 197 Xi Zhao Returns to the Film Industry
After waiting for more than half an hour, Kunzhong saw that Xizhao had not returned yet, and he couldn't help but feel suspicious, so he tried to call him, but unexpectedly he heard the phone was turned off, which made him nervous.
In a hurry, Kunzhong called Meizhen: "Meizhen, has Xizhao returned?"
On the other end of the phone, Meizhen also looked confused: "No, I have been guarding the base and have not seen any trace of him."
"What should we do? Where did he go?" Kunzhong was extremely anxious.
Meizhen made a quick decision after hearing this: "You come back first. We will gather our strength and analyze the existing information to conduct a targeted search."
Kunzhong agreed, his face full of worry. He looked around, but still could not see any trace of Xizhao. He could only sigh and quicken his pace back to the armor base.
As soon as he reached the door, he ran into the furious Bei Miao. He pointed directly at Kun Zhong and said fiercely: "I have said long ago that people in the shadow world cannot be trusted easily! Look, he ran away!"
Kunzhong frowned and retorted: "Xi Zhao must have hidden reasons for this action, you can't make assumptions!"
"Guess? Humph, maybe he is the spy planted by the film industry!" Bei Miao sneered, turned around and strode towards the laboratory. Kun Zhong followed closely behind him, his heart full of worry about Xizhao's safety and dissatisfaction with Bei Miao's accusations.
Bei Miao looked around and confirmed that the four precious light and shadow stones were safe and sound. He sneered, "He is smart. He knows that we are heavily guarded here and it is hopeless to steal the light and shadow stones. He simply gave up and returned directly to the embrace of the shadow world."
"Beimiao, without solid evidence, what right do you have to make such irresponsible statements?" Kunzhong retorted angrily. He could no longer tolerate Beimiao's long-term prejudice and targeting.
Seeing this, Meizhen slammed the table, interrupting the argument between the two. She swept her cold eyes over the two and said sternly:
"Now is not the time to argue about this! The most urgent task is to find Xi Zhao. I believe in him. He will not easily become a puppet of the Shadow World!"
She turned to Kunzhong and said anxiously, "Kunzhong, tell me in detail, what happened before Xizhao disappeared?"
Kunzhong tried to recall, his brows furrowed. "After we finished eating, Xizhao said he had something to deal with and asked me to wait for a while. But he didn't come back after half an hour. I called him, but found that his phone was turned off."
Hearing this, Bei Miao sneered again: "Isn't this obviously evading responsibility and absconding from the crime? How can you still not see it?"
"Beimiao, that's enough!" Kunzhong was furious. "If you have the guts, show us the evidence instead of just talking nonsense here!"
Meizhen couldn't stand it any longer, she stood up suddenly and shouted: "Enough! Shut up! Now is not the time to fight among ourselves, we must unite to find Xizhao and find out the truth of the matter!"
After saying that, she sat down again and began to use the equipment and technical means of the base to search for Xizhao's whereabouts, hoping to solve the mystery as soon as possible.
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"Lord King Kai, regarding Xi Zhao's unfortunate fall into the hands of the enemy, are you worried that he might reveal the hidden location of our Shadow Realm?" The worried look on General Chou's face was evident on his words as he asked in a soft voice.
Upon hearing this, King Kai raised his lips in disdain and said calmly, "Don't worry too much. He is just a chess piece that will be replaced soon. There is nothing to be afraid of."
"I cultivated this man myself, and I know his character well. Even if I give him ten thousand pounds of courage, there is no way he can fight back and pose a threat to me." King Kai's words revealed his absolute control and confidence over Xi Zhao.
Although General Chou's worries had not completely disappeared, after careful consideration, he felt that they made sense.
Time flies, and three days have passed since Xizhao was arrested. During this time, the ugly general was always on guard, fearing that the armored warriors would suddenly attack. However, unexpectedly, everything was calm and there was no disturbance at all.
Obviously, Xi Zhao did not let King Kai down and did not leak any secrets.
At this moment, King Kai's expression suddenly changed. His eyes focused on the sophisticated device in his hand, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Huh? Xi Zhao actually came back on his own?"
Upon hearing this, the ugly general was so shocked that he could not hide his expression, and thought to himself: Could it be that those brave armored warriors actually showed mercy and let Xizhao go?
King Kai's eyes gradually became deep and cold, staring in the direction of the cave entrance, as if he could penetrate all obstacles.
Soon, Xi Zhao's figure appeared in everyone's sight. He walked steadily, approaching King Kai step by step. There was no fear on his face, but instead a firmness and determination.
He raised his head bravely and looked into King Kai's deep eyes, which were gleaming with unquestionable determination.
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King Kai smiled contemptuously, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "Xi Zhao, you are so brave. How dare you look at me so rudely?"
Xi Zhao had a blank expression on his face, and his voice was low and firm: "I am tired of the endless fighting and I want to get away from it all."
"Oh? So they let you leave the battlefield so easily?" King Kai raised the corner of his mouth slightly, his eyes revealing unquestionable majesty and the foreshadowing of rage.
“Although I am from the film industry, whether to fight or not should not be decided solely by the outside world, but should also be determined by the voice of my heart.” Xi Zhao spoke each word with a resolute light in his eyes.
"Humph, it seems that your short stay in the outside world has made you lose yourself." King Kai snorted coldly, his tone full of displeasure, "Remember, your destiny is always closely linked to the Shadow World, and you will not be able to escape easily."
"Let me reiterate, I don't want to get involved in any more battles." Xi Zhao's words were loud and clear, without any sign of retreat in his eyes.
King Kai was furious and shouted, "It seems that you really need a lesson to wake up!" He then turned to the ugly general beside him and ordered, "Take him back to the training room and let him reflect on his identity and mission!"
Although the ugly general was nervous, he had to step forward due to the majesty of King Kai and shouted to Xi Zhao in a tough tone: "Did you hear that? King Kai has ordered us to go to the training room immediately!"
However, Xi Zhao did not obey. His eyes suddenly became sharp and he suddenly threw a punch at an astonishing speed. The ugly general was caught off guard. After being hit, he covered his mouth, with pain and astonishment intertwined on his face.
"Watch your mouth, or there will be more than that next time." Xi Zhao warned coldly, his tone full of unquestionable power.
King Kai was furious when he saw this. He waved his hand violently and summoned Beryxmon and Centipedemon. The two quickly stepped forward, subdued Xi Zhao and forcibly dragged him into the training room.
Inside the training room, Xizhao's back slammed heavily against the wall, his old injury recurred, and the pain surged like a tide, but he clenched his teeth and said nothing.
He tried to break free, but the power of Longicorn and Centipedemon was too strong. He could only watch the door of the training room slowly close, trapping himself in this space full of challenges and suffering.
"General Chou, it seems that Xizhao's willpower has improved significantly. So, increase the intensity of the electric current by 10% as a 'reward' for his growth." King Kai's words were like ice, without any emotion.
The ugly general responded respectfully, a cruel smile appeared on his lips, and he pushed the handle of the switch without hesitation! In the training room, Xi Zhao's wailing suddenly tore through the tranquility of the air, echoing in every corner of the entire Shadow Realm base.
The ugly general's eyes were as cold as a beast's, staring at Xizhao who was struggling in pain, and his laughter was full of pleasure and madness. As the switch was gradually pushed forward, the intensity of the current reached an unprecedented limit.
"Lord Kai, we have reached the maximum load." The Ugly General looked at King Kai, waiting for the next instruction. King Kai nodded slightly, with a more dangerous light flashing in his eyes, "Add another 10%, I want to see with my own eyes where his limit is."
"As you command, Lord Kai." The ugly general responded and increased the voltage again. In the training room, the current was like a raging dragon, ravaging every inch of space. Xi Zhao's screams were mixed with unyielding and anger.
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