Lu Shuren once said that before proposing to remove a window, you could first propose tearing down the house.
Although Xia Xu had meant no such thing, after softening and switching to a smaller syringe, he still received a tearfully grateful look from Yao Fu.
Having obtained Yao Fu's blood as he wished, Xia Xu left the sanatorium.
How the Special Department would handle things afterward and make arrangements for Yao Fu was not something a temporary consultant like him could interfere with.
Ultimately, the position carried no actual authority and served only an advisory purpose. His ability to take the lead in this Beastmen incident had mainly depended on Uncle Luo's prestige and instructions.
And Uncle Luo had most likely only intended for him to help identify Beastmen in the first place. It was just that his age, combined with his inability to provide grounds for his judgments, made it difficult to convince Zhang Qun and the others, so Uncle Luo might have given those instructions with particular emphasis.
There's nothing left for me to do now. I'll go back, say goodbye, and return to Star City. I wonder what Little White Flower is doing right now...
Xia Xu made his plans, and as Little White Flower's image passed through his mind, a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
However, as soon as he returned to the Special Department's De City branch headquarters, he encountered someone familiar.
"Consultant Xia, you're back just in time..."
Upon seeing Xia Xu, Zhang Qun grinned and pointed straight at an office, motioning for him to go over.
"Someone's here to see me?"
Xia Xu was puzzled, but Zhang Qun only smiled without saying anything, repeatedly gesturing for him to go inside.
Xia Xu simply stopped asking and pushed open the office door.
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