Beyond Control

His unsupported body slumped to the ground. A drop of blood splattered beyond the hospital gates, leaving a glaring scarlet stain on the ground outside.

The gatekeeper seemed to casually follow the drop of blood with his eyes, then fixed a sinister gaze on Yu Xing and Fang Xiao.

His expression didn't change at all. He didn't seem to recognize Fang Xiao.

Fang Xiao's breathing quickened.

He wasn't frightened by the scene before him.

He'd worked at the docks since he was a child and had seen more than his share of death and violence.

But this was the first time he'd witnessed this kind of violence in a place like a hospital.

And it meant things were out of control.

This hospital was beyond his control.

"Brother, the people here didn't take part in the Snow Festival." Yu Xing let one hand hang naturally at his side and adjusted his glasses with the other. The bells on his wrist jingled, rousing Fang Xiao from his confusion and suspicion.

Fang Xiao's face had darkened without his noticing. His snake-like pupils were deep and intense, revealing a predator's aggression.

He lowered his voice. "Let's go in and take a look."

Most people would have fled from a scene like this, but he wouldn't.

As the one who controlled Nanshui Town, he had both the right and the ability to deal with anything unstable.

Fang Xiao headed over, and Yu Xing followed naturally.

After a few steps, Fang Xiao glanced back. He saw that neither the rickshaw driver who had brought them nor the passersby nearby seemed to have noticed what had happened. They all went about their business as usual.

A layer of snow covered the ground, crunching beneath their feet. Fang Xiao reached the gate first and raised a hand