Zhu Yanyi felt as if she had just heard a fantasy tale. Of course, she knew her own rebirth was a miraculous event, but what Yan Aohan described made her realize that the world she was in now was completely different from the one she had encountered in her past life.
She patted her head and frowned slightly. "So, what should we do next?"
"We will continue looking for the Madman’s laboratory tomorrow. If we find it and confirm he is there, then it is his doing, and we can deal with it. Otherwise, Ani, I am afraid I will have to leave you for a while again." Yan Aohan felt particularly aggrieved. Why was it so hard for him to stay with his wife? There were always obstacles.
Seeing Yan Aohan’s expression, Zhu Yanyi did not say much more. She gently patted his shoulder to comfort him. "It’s okay, it’s okay. I will wait for you safely in the capital. Don’t worry about me."
"Ani, you are not sincere enough," Yan Aohan complained. His wife was perfect in every way, except that she was not clingy enough.
Hearing her complaint, Zhu Yanyi knew this was not a major issue. Even if there were demons, there was no need to worry. She smiled. "Alright, let’s go rest. We need to set out early tomorrow to find the Madman’s laboratory."
That night seemed turbulent, yet it passed peacefully.
The next day, Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan woke up early. After breakfast, they quickened their pace. Zhu Yanyi had no mood to sightsee the snow mountains after the previous night’s events. In her heart, the most important thing now was to clarify whether the mysterious figure with a tail was indeed created by the Madman’s research.
Because they consciously sped up, they reached their destination by evening.
Standing on the mountain peak, they had a clear view of the canyon below.
In the canyon lay a manor. The estate was quite large, surrounded by high walls. The main gate faced forward, with buildings constructed on three sides. Judging by the layout, although simple, it must have consumed considerable manpower and wealth. From the mountain top, they could see figures moving back and forth like ants, indicating there were at least a hundred people inside.
"Aohan, there are quite a few people here. It seems the Madman hired many to build everything here," Zhu Yanyi said, looking at the blurred figures below.
Yan Aohan nodded. "Let’s go. Since we have arrived, we should go down and take a look."
Zhu Yanyi agreed, and they descended together.
The two entered the manor silently.
Given their skills, it would be a miracle if anyone detected them.
After walking around, they confirmed that people had indeed been captured here, but the experiments had not yet begun.
"Where is the Madman? Which one is he?" Zhu Yanyi asked Yan Aohan.
Yan Aohan shook his head slightly. "I did not see the Madman. He is clearly not here."
Zhu Yanyi pursed her lips. "Why is this Madman so lucky?" Last time on the island, she was not there. This time in the canyon, she was not there either.
"Lucky?" Yan Aohan did not agree with this view. "Ani, have you forgotten? We are not in a hurry. Let’s clean this place up first. The Madman will surely return eventually."
The subjects needed for the experiments were all here. Even if the Madman had left, he would not stay away for long. Yan Aohan saw through this immediately, and Zhu Yanyi, naturally, saw it too. A smile appeared on her face.
"You are right. Let’s deal with the people here first, and then wait for the Madman to return," Zhu Yanyi said cheerfully.
Yan Aohan rubbed Zhu Yanyi’s head. "Let’s deal with the people here first."
Dealing with the people here was not troublesome at all. A packet of Zhu Yanyi’s powder was enough. She contacted her associates, and soon airplanes arrived. Those who needed to be arrested were taken, and those who needed saving were rescued. Very quickly, the place became empty.
Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan chose a room, tidied it up, and pretended to live in seclusion here, mainly waiting for the Madman.
"Do you think when the Madman will come?" Zhu Yanyi asked curiously.
Yan Aohan smiled. "No rush. The Madman wants to be satisfied with his laboratory, so he will surely come to supervise it personally. We do not need to hurry. He will definitely come within half a month at most."
In fact, the Madman came before half a month passed. Since the isolated island was submerged, the Madman valued his laboratory highly. He always inspected it regularly. Just as Yan Aohan predicted, he wanted to arrange everything personally.
However, he was also very cautious. Upon reaching the manor gate, he stopped. He had hired many people here, but now there were no figures in sight. If all these people were slacking off, he would not believe it, even if he were foolish.
Moreover, his instincts told him something was wrong.
The Madman always trusted his instincts. In fact, his instincts were very sharp. They had rarely been wrong and had helped him avoid many dangers.
Zhu Yanyi received the news from the plants nearby as soon as the Madman entered the gate.
She notified Yan Aohan, and the two watched the Madman from the shadows. The Madman had two bodyguards accompany him, one in front and one behind, while he walked slowly in the middle.
"This Madman is quite cautious," Zhu Yanyi said with a faint smile, speaking calmly to Yan Aohan.
Yan Aohan nodded in agreement. "If the Madman were not cautious, he would have been caught countless times. It is because of his caution that he never leaves any handles for others to grab."
It was like many things: we all knew the Madman did them, but we could not find evidence. This was inseparable from his caution.
Zhu Yanyi nodded in agreement. Indeed, if the Madman were not cautious, she would have died when the isolated island sank, and would not still be active now.
After entering the gate, the Madman’s sense of impending doom grew stronger. He did not walk further inside. Instead, he said directly, "Let’s go back." He felt that if he walked any further, his life might be in danger.
She still cherished her life.
Zhu Yanyi glanced at Yan Aohan indifferently. "It seems he does not want to come in."
"Then let’s invite him in," Yan Aohan said, and flashed out.
Zhu Yanyi smiled and began to brew tea. How could one entertain guests without tea? She was not worried about Yan Aohan at all.