Though she had not slept all night, Xu Rong was full of energy.
Unable to suppress her boundless curiosity any longer, she hurriedly washed up and prepared to head for the old district. Even if Wu Tao was terrifying beyond measure, she had to uncover the truth!
Just as she was about to leave, her phone rang at the most inopportune moment.
"Ring-ring, ring-ring..."
Xu Rong glanced at the caller ID on the screen. Thinking it might be official business, she had no choice but to answer.
To her surprise, the caller's voice sounded ingratiating and greasy.
"Captain Xu, today is a rare day off, and the terrible tsunami across the country has finally subsided. It can truly be called a celebration for all under heaven. On such a happy day, I'd like to invite you to lunch. I wonder if Captain Xu..."
Hearing that, Xu Rong lost every shred of interest.
She immediately hung up with a cold voice.
"Not interested."
The situation was growing ever more complicated. Strange natural disasters and mysterious powerhouses kept appearing—how could she have time to deal with some greasy colleague? His constant attentions in the past had been bad enough, but under the current circumstances, as a member of the Demon Hunting Department, he still lacked even the slightest awareness. He truly had no sense of responsibility.
Putting away her phone, Xu Rong immediately headed out.
Before nine o'clock, she had already arrived at Wu Tao's doorstep.
Knock, knock!
After the tense knocking.
Nine security doors opened one after another. The languid Wu Tao slowly raised his eyes. Seeing Xu Rong standing there, a faint gleam appeared in his gaze, and a trace of anticipation touched his face.
"It's you."
"Well? Has your headquarters received any news?"
Xu Rong looked embarrassed at his