Chapter 76
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"Hey… Have you seen someone shady entering this place?" the burly man wearing a tank top asked with suspicious eyes.
"Umn… No… I'm the only one here." I said while trying to show an innocent face.
"Hahaha… Your face is… Haha… Your face is dirty…" the burly man suddenly chuckled.
I felt the worry in my heart flew away right at this moment. This is because this burly man is someone with a bird brain. He is an idiot. But for once I am glad that he is one.
I quickly wipe my face with the towel but left a beard and a goatee-like grease on my face changed my upper t-shirt, and then put on an apron.
When I turn around the burly man is already gone.
I entered the kitchen and saw many people busily going to and fro.
"You get this and send it to room number 5…" suddenly someone called me as soon as I enter the kitchen.
I was a bit taken aback but quickly followed his command. I took the tray filled with food and then speedily brought it to the second floor. On my way here I remember seeing some rooms with numbers on a corridor near the place where I left Miss Ki.
When I walk to that place, I could not see her anymore. It seems that she was taken away by someone. I soon carried the tray and knocks on room number 5.
As I enter, I saw some men and women doing something inside the room. I could feel my face getting hot upon hearing those moaning sounds from one of the women. Someone is singing on the side with his out-of-place tune as the rest are busily talking.
I carefully clean the table while listening to the conversation of the people inside the room.
"The miss is in the secret place in the kitchen. All of you must be vigilant. We must quickly go out once that person arrives." One of the men said while his arm is around a mature-looking woman with scant clothes.
"Yes, I heard that the person that we are going to kill is very strong…"
"I saw the news. He killed Lin Ting. That place is filled with Lin Ting's men. Plus there are some Hunters amongst those who died. We should be careful then…"
"Haha… You worry too much. Lin Ting's men are weak. In fact, in the syndicate, he has the weakest force. And now that his forces were eliminated just like that, it just shows how weak he really is…"
"Eh, those two guards in the kitchen were killed. Did you know that? They did not found the killer yet." suddenly one of them said.
"Heh, Those two bozos offended a lot of people in this place. They acted like they are the boss since they were working with the boss for a long time. It's no wonder someone would kill them."
"Yeah, but did you not think that it's weird?"
"Do you mean you suspected that the person has entered this place?"
"Yeah… Why not?"
"Then… Why is it that it's still peaceful outside? If that person is already in here, then we could have already discovered it, right? Hah… You're so foolish…"
"Ey… The food is here… Let's eat before the real party starts!" one of them who saw me carefully putting the dishes called to stop the argument.
That person waved his hand as if shooing a fly and the group began to devour the food served on the table. I was a bit regretful at this time. I wish I could have carried some poison, that would make these people get sick and if that happens, then I can easily enter the kitchen.
I guess I am still in luck, that the death of those guys seems normal for these people. I have to hasten my plan now.
The miss they are talking about might actually be Yu Mantao. If what they are saying is true, then she is hiding in a secret area in the kitchen.
But… where?
I began thinking while carefully carrying the used plates out of the room. Then my mind recalls everything inside the kitchen.
The cooks, the chief, the servers, and the guards…
Eh?
The guards…
There are two guards standing near an area of the kitchen near the large freezer.
Those two don't look out of place, but I know that they are guarding something… or someone in that place.
As I was thinking up to this point, I suddenly hear a commotion not too far before I could reach the stairs.
There I saw a tall man grabbing the hand of Miss Ki.
I also noticed a large palm print on her cheek.
It seems that this person has hit her with enough force to make her face slightly swell in just one slap.
I could even see traces of blood flowing from her mouth.
I feel a tinge of worry in my heart and a hint of uneasiness. But this woman is not someone that I know nor am I close to her.
She is actually a stranger. However, I did not feel comfortable with just leaving her. But if I make my move right at this moment, then I would blow my cover and risk Yu Mantao escaping.
I was already lucky that those two guards were treated just like ants and no one bothered after they searched everywhere in the kitchen.
But If I caused a commotion in this place, then the Hunters and the mercenaries in this place would catch me, right?
With a heavy heart, I turn around and did not want to look at her.
When I was about to take a step, I suddenly heard a ripping sound.
I turned sideways and in the corner of my eyes, I saw the tattered clothing of Miss Ki being ripped apart.
"Haha… Undress her, and let us brothers enjoy her tonight!"
"Yeah… She thinks that she can get our money that easily? Hahaha… No way."
"Let's have some party!"
The guys at that table became a bit rowdy while they laughed lewdly.
I just clenched my fist and endure this scene. I could not blow my cover.
Yet, my principle, which I am still holding on to, that principle that separates me from those monsters, could not endure anymore.
It seems that I can't endure this feeling of anger and rage in my body.
"No… I still can't blow my cover…" I thought as I tried to control my rage.
Suddenly, something came to my mind.
There are some toothpicks on the tray that I am holding. I need to act fast and low-key. So I decided to act like I am enjoying this show just like the rest of the people around me.
I carefully put that tall man in my sight and then aim at his most vulnerable part… his eyes.
I placed the two toothpicks on the plate, then enveloping them with my Qi, I took my aim.
While the group is laughing while looking at the weak-looking young woman on the strong man's hand, I have already gotten my target on my sight.
Without hesitation, I quickly flick the two toothpicks simultaneously and covertly.
Swish! Swish!
The two toothpicks flew through the air and one of them suddenly hits the tall man's eye.
Earrggghhh!!!
The man screamed in pain as he lets go of Miss Ki's arm.
She fell to the ground and as if gaining her freedom, she immediately crawls to the side. It was like a normal reaction for her. While doing this she grabs the jacket on the ground as she quickly crawls to the side railings.
Meanwhile, a person stood in front of the table while holding a toothpick in his hand.
That person actually caught one of the toothpicks I flung.
It was a man with long flowing hair tied in a ponytail. In one of his hands is a short sword, and he is wearing a robe that made him look like some Chinese cultivator in the movies.
His eyes immediately roam the surrounding people.
As if trying to find who the culprit is. Everyone on the 2nd floor is also looking around them. The few servers also look at each other and I was one of them.
I shrugged my shoulder gesturing that I did not know what is happening.
Suddenly one of the manager-looking guys glared at us.
"What are dwindling here!" he glared angrily at us.
I did not hesitate to turn around and walk down the stairs. When that guy saw us moving, he squinted his eyes and looks at us with suspicion.
I could see his reaction in the corner of my eyes, but I just laughed inside my heart. I knew that he could not find any trace of my Qi on those toothpicks.
I already did my part; her survival is on her own now.
When I enter the kitchen with the group of waiters beside me, we then walk to the counter where we carefully put the dishes on the large sink.
I then took a glance at the place where those two burly men are standing. I carefully expand my sense at that place and try to listen.
My expression suddenly changes, when I am now sure that my conjecture is correct.
However…