I’m Really Scared
Chapter 167: Rescue

Actually, Lin Shuman and Ah Jie had already realized this without Guan Shan having to say it.

Ah Jie felt a sense of sudden realization. "No wonder there have been no traces of Espers. The abilities of 'Brain Domain Developer' Espers do not leave significant energy traces. Their abilities only leave very subtle energy responses when their thoughts are highly active. Since it operates within the brain, any interference from other energy responses makes it even weaker..."

This was the unique feature of the 'Brain Domain Developer' ability.

These Espers almost had no combat power, as fragile as ordinary people. But their existence could create weapons and tools with power thousands of times greater than themselves, making them a crucial strategic resource for any organization.

For example, the mental doctor Xiang Wen, a C-level 'Brain Domain Developer' Esper who died under Guan Shan’s blade, provided special healing medicine like 'Active Serum'.

An A-level one was even more terrifying.

The 'Death Hive' itself wasn't that frightening, but it was 'Drone Bee One,' an A-level 'Brain Domain Developer' Esper, who had supplied 'Death Hive' with numerous tools for healing, killing, and enhancing combat power over the years.

Each time 'Death Hive' went into hiding, it was due to the manipulation of 'Drone Bee One.' This organization, doing business in killings, was backed by foreign forces, allowing them to keep maneuvering between different regions.

If Guan Shan hadn't unexpectedly ripped open a gap, killing many key members and exposing an informant, who knew when their lair would have been found.

From this perspective, although Guan Shan didn't participate in the recent siege, he was undoubtedly the main contributor!

And now… it seemed he had once again inadvertently found 'Drone Bee One's' real hideout!

Lin Shuman, being part of Youhao Team involved in both sides, was stunned, her heart racing with a mix of fear and excitement.

If the 'Divine Messenger' here was indeed 'Drone Bee One,' and judging by Ba Dian and Ba Jiang's conversation, this 'Divine Messenger' would soon come to collect the sacrifices.

With 'Drone Bee One' here, it meant the large base in the western part of Hangzhou was likely a decoy!

No, not entirely fake. Youhao Team had indeed rooted out the remaining 'Drone Bees,' along with equipment for producing 'Ascension Candy' and other drugs, all based on locations provided by Li Li.

This place might be a secret hideout even unknown to other 'Drone Bees.'

-'Drone Bee One's' escape route.

"If that's the case, we are now intercepting 'Drone Bee One' while he's unaware. We might be able to take him down here."

"This would be a significant achievement..."

"We must notify Instructor Xia immediately and have her inform the authorities to dispatch reinforcements... No, that's too slow, and the only nearby reinforcements would come from the Wuhao Base. It's better to have Ah Jie request help from Captain Sun directly."

Lin Shuman’s mind was racing with various thoughts, but she cooled herself down, worrying about the situation.

"Even though 'Drone Bee One' is a 'Brain Domain Developer' Esper with the physicality of an ordinary person, he's a genuine A-level, cunning and dangerous. With just us here, who knows what other subordinates or methods he might have."

While Lin Shuman hesitated, Guan Shan steadied himself and continued, "This is just a guess. He might have been here, but Bahe Village's activities are definitely linked to him!"

Lin Shuman nodded immediately. "'Ascension Candy' has been confirmed to have better effects on children. Zhao Hong's son, who we rescued, now has his ability stabilized at D-level."

Her tone was severe, "So, 'Drone Bee One' is likely using this village, having the villagers present children as 'sacrifices' to him."

Whether these children were the villagers' own or abducted from outside… judging by the current situation, it was likely a mix of both.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Ah Jie quickly contacted Sun Han.

Originally, real Luo Yi hadn't returned yet, and Sun Han had to stay on duty.

But hearing it might be 'Drone Bee One,' she knew it was a significant issue.

A huge issue, meaning 'Drone Bee One' might have been conducting experiments right under their noses for nearly a decade!

If 'Drone Bee One' escaped again, Wuhao Team wouldn't be able to escape responsibility.

Guan Shan turned and asked, "What did Captain Sun say?"

Ah Jie smiled wryly, "She said she's coming over immediately and asked us to stay put."

"Stay put? How can we stay put? The sacrifices are about to be offered."

Though Guan Shan was timid, he knew that going would almost certainly trigger the simulator...

But waiting here, hoping Sun Han would arrive in time, leaving the children's safety to fate, severely violated his principles.

From his perception, after Ba Dian and Ba Jiang left, they returned to Ah Yang's house, likely found their luggage missing, searched around but eventually gave up.

Then they headed to a remote house in the village, or rather, a pigsty beneath it.

Ba Dian bent down, drove away the pigs, walked to the center, and opened a hidden cellar door.

In that brief moment, they reached the underground area. From Guan Shan’s perception... he saw the outlines of several children.

This confirmed Lin Shuman’s suspicion. Ba Dian and Ba Jiang had already tied up the children, ready to bring them to the surface.

They were in a rush. Guan Shan and his team had just arrived, and they planned to kill them and dispose of the bodies that very night. It was likely because the 'Divine Messenger' was about to arrive, and they had to present the sacrifices.

From what he had seen and heard, these sacrifices were either dead or crippled.

And an A-level 'Brain Domain Developer' Esper could easily realize the truth by probing a bit more, noticing that the two supposedly drowned individuals were fellow Espers… They were never truly safe.

"Uh..."

Ah Jie added, "Of course, Captain Sun also said she's following your lead. If you want to rescue them, I must go with you."

"Following my lead?" Guan Shan patted his shoulder, saying earnestly, "Then I say, you don't have to go. This is an A-level Esper, and your ability probably doesn't work on 'Brain Domain Developer' products, right?"

Ah Jie hesitated and asked, "Are the sacrifices really children?"

Guan Shan nodded, describing what he perceived. "They are bringing them to the surface now. You should see them soon."

Ah Jie gritted his teeth, "I'm going too!"

Having reached a consensus, Guan Shan searched the wooden house and finally found something useful—a recording pen buried in the dirt.

Time was of the essence, so Guan Shan pocketed the pen, and they hurried back down the mountain.