61 MIGHT BE YOUR FATHER (2/2)

Hu Lei looked at this religious figure with critical eyes behind her tearful gratefulness. During her associations with churches in her travels, she had also learnt that no man should be trusted based on their presence in a religious building. After all, one of the best places to hide evil was in a place that people deemed sacred.

She felt that the revelation of the information had been too deliberate. It was as if he wanted her to think that he was not willing to share the news. If he had truly wanted to help, he would have provided the details immediately without waiting for a photo or prompting.

However, Hu Lei did not have any leads except this questionable person. She had no choice but to dance to the tune played.

”Can you help me find this hospital? I do not know the area, and I can't waste any more time.” She begged with reddened eyes.

The Reverend seemed to think about it for a moment before nodding. As Hu Lei thought, this person's actions seemed a little too deliberate, which meant that he knew something. But the question was simple: what was his goal? Judging from his appearance and accent, he was definitely a local. Why did he look like he was leading her to a trap?

Regardless of his motivations, she would not let go of him until she found her father.

Not long after, they set off on foot. Hu Lei had left her bicycle on the other side of the market. She did not have time to retrieve it. And even if she could, it would be an additional burden if the Reverend did not have his own.

After about forty five minutes, Hu Lei could see an old hospital sign. Her heart beat a little faster in excitement before she calmed down. She did not know what was waiting for her in that place. She could not be too hopeful or relax until her father was safe.

When they entered the hospital, Hu Lei immediately realised that it was not operational. There was no one inside. No doctors, patients or even cleaners, judging from the thick layer of dust and the cobwebs. Her eyes became darker. She shook her hands subtly and released two daggers from her arm holsters and into her hands discretely.

”Reverend, this place does not look like a real hospital.” She spoke fearfully.

”Don't worry about it, my child. The person who told me about your father is an old friend who runs a small clinic at the back. He is not approved by the government, but he helps treat people for free.” The religious man explained but showed some discomfort. He did not even realise that he had said something wrong.

Hu Lei chose to ignore the slip-up in favour of checking out her surroundings. The abandoned hospital looked like an outpatient clinic, and it was built in the shape of a large square, with rooms forming a perimeter. At the middle of the structure, there was an open space. Originally, this area must have been left open for growing flowers or as a natural resting area. Now, it was hard earth with a few sprouting weeds.

When they reached the open space, Hu Lei felt an impending sense of danger looked around vigilantly. Before she had a moment to examine her surroundings further, she saw a fast projectile rushing toward her from one of the surrounding rooms. Without hesitation in her steps, she quickly dodged.