Chapter 15 Hot Potato (1/2)

Chapter 15 – Hot Potato

Zhang Tong was sitting on the side of his bed, looking at the HUD map, frowning.

The red dot of the last otherworlder in this village was in the main hall of the Zhang's resident.

'Uncle told me Hua Tuo and co. were here again and they are currently in the main hall.'

'Then Hua Shi should be here too.'

'She never appears in the history yet she exists here.'

'And the dot is in the main hall.'

'There's no other explanation. She's the last otherworlder!'

With the information Zhang Bao gave him, Tong made a conjecture. Tong guessed that the last red dot person should be Hua Shi whom he met yesterday.

'How should I deal with her? Kill her? Talk to her first? Or wait and see?'

'All otherworlders are sinners. They all once were wicked criminals.'

'She cannot be 100% trusted!'

'But that Hua Tuo … I need an exit plan just the case the Yellow Turban collapses in the future.'

'I can't offend him yet.'

Even though Tong made hypothetical scenarios in his mind, one of which if Hua Shi was an otherworlder then Tong would negotiate with her, he still couldn't force himself to make peace with Hua Shi.

But the situation had changed. Hua Shi should already be aware of his existence and the mission was still active until the end of today. She might be tempted to kill him for an extra reward. Tong had to adjust his plan.

'I'll negotiate first. If it doesn't work then I'll kill her, even if it means I have to offend Hua Tuo.'

…

Zhang Jiao leaded Hua Tuo and his family to Tong's courtyard.

Even though Zhang Jiao didn't want to play along with Hua Tuo, but having Hua Shi looking at Tong's injury and his body condition wouldn't hurt.

As a father, he concerned about his only son well-being. He knew he didn't behave like a good father to Tong all these years and they rarely talked to each other. At the very least, he wanted to ensure Tong good future and good health.

They found Tong sitting alone on a wooden chair in the middle of an empty field, glaring at the visitors. He had a sword hanging behind his back.

Hua Shi had a chill run down her spine. Tong didn't hide his killing intent. If she made a wrong move, Tong wouldn't hesitate to kill her one the spot in front of her father.

”Tong'er, you're here.”

Zhang Jiao felt awkward. He didn't know what to start. He hadn't talked to his son for a long time.

Tong's grumpy face turned gentler. He looked at his father and smiled.

”Dad, master Huo, could both of you leave us alone? I have something important to talk to the young lady here.”

Tong spoke with calm and gentle voice but his killing intent enveloped the entire courtyard. The three visitors felt uncomfortable standing there.

Hua Tuo and Hua Shi were silent. This wasn't part of their plans. Why was Tong so hostile to them?

”Tong'er, I've brought the lady here to check on your injury. She has a special power. Why don't you let her see you wound.”

”… A special power, is it? Okay, but could you leave us alone, please?”

Zhang Jiao nodded, but his eyes sadden. He wanted to talk with his son more. There were too many things he wanted to ask.

”Well, let's leave this to the younglings. You saw her power so you shouldn't be worried. She can treat his wound and even detect deceases that I couldn't even notice.”

Hua Tuo laughed and left the courtyard. He already half-succeeded what he had come her for, dumping his immoral daughter to other family.

Zhang Jiao felt bitter. He turned around and were about to leave. But Tong spoke out.

”Dad, let's have a good talk after this. I'll explain everything to you.”

Zhang Jiao nodded in relieved and left, following Hua Tuo exiting the courtyard.

Seeing that both Zhang Jiao and Hua Tuo left. Tong glared at Hua Shi.

”Now then, let's talk, shall we?” Tong spoke up.

”…”

Hua Shi couldn't speak. She was nervous.

”Why don't you start by telling me what you are doing here?”

Tong smiled. He pulled an object out from his sleeve. It was a grenade. Tong put his hand on the pin while watching Hua Shi's reaction.

”Oh, before you start. I need to remind you something.”

”One, I believe in gender equality so I don't mind beating up any man or woman alike.”