Chapter 275 So It’s You (2/2)

At the same moment, Ning Tao also summoned up his states of looking and smelling to probe the Apocalypse smart watch on Yang Long’s wrist. Unfortunately, even when Yang Long was activating the watch, he could not detect any trait of a magic tool in it. There was no release or movement of any spiritual energy. He only had the impression that Apocalypse was a very advanced smart watch, but not a technological magic tool.

But Bai Sheng had only selected billionaires, influential officials and an internet star with a large fan base to win prizes. He had put in so much effort. Surely, he must be aiming more than courting favor and pulling strings?

Another leader went up the stage to speak. He praised lavishly the Divine Microchip and the Apocalypse watch manufactured from the same chip. He also raved about Bai Sheng— their era’s most outstanding scientist and entrepreneur, he claimed.

The opening ceremony was over. The guests invited to the forum were all asked to the waiting area to take their refreshments and rest. They were awaiting the luncheon banquet.

At the waiting area, Ning Tao saw Tamao Takeda. The latter was chatting with a few eminent guests from the West. Tamao Takeda pretended not to have seen him, but he knew that the man was watching him from the corners of his eyes.

Qing Zhui came to Ning Tao’s side and whispered, “Brother Ning. I think we should kill him. If you agree, I can act while he is in the restroom.”

Ning Tao was rendered quite speechless. He replied in a low voice as well. “Don’t be rash. If you kill him, we will run into a lot of trouble. I will kill him sooner or later. There’s no hurry.”

At this moment, Yang Long rose and walked to the restroom. He was alone. Bodyguards could not follow him there, so he could not take them in.

Ning Tao glanced at the Apocalypse smart watch on Yang Long’s wrist. His heart felt a tremor. He pulled out his cell phone and sent a message to Yin Molan, “Senior Yin, a wealthy businessman has just entered the restroom. Could you rob him of his watch?”

He needed to bring back the watch to study it. Yang Long was an easy target.

But a few seconds went by and Yin Molan did not reply.

“Let me do it.” Qing Zhui started to move away.

Ning Tao wanted to stop her, but she had already gone far ahead. He could only say, “After that, wait for me at home.”

Qing Zhui turned back her head and smiled. “I will do it gently.”

Ning Tao also smiled. She was becoming more and more like a “capable wife”.

Ring, ring, ring…

The moment Qing Zhui left, Ning Tao’s cell phone started to ring. He pulled out his cell phone and looked. There was no caller ID onscreen. It only said, “Unknown caller.”

Ning Tao swiped up the reception panel. “Hello? May I know who you are…?”

From the other end of the line came a familiar voice. “Doctor Ning, how are you?”

Ning Tao was instantly stunned. The voice was Lin Qinghua’s.

“What do you mean by placing my sister on your bed?” Lin Qinghua’s voice was calm and ordinary, but it also gave one the impression of coldness.

He had changed.

Before that, whenever he saw Ning Tao or gave him a call, he would address him as “Master”. But right now, he was calling him “Doctor Ning”. He had never adopted such an icy tone before, not even when he was sick.

“Why don’t you say something?”

Ning Tao was silent for a moment before he said, “You’ve changed.”

“I have told you before: the world is undergoing a cataclysmic change. A new epoch is coming. If you don’t change, you will be destroyed,” Lin Qinghua said.

Ning Tao said, “I don’t know what change you have undergone in your body. But if you need help, just ask.” “By the way, your sister is innocent. She is your real sister. Don’t do anything to harm her.”

“All this is between me and my sister. I don’t need you to worry. You’re right, I have indeed changed. I have become stronger and no longer need to rely on anyone.”

Ning Tao’s heart could not help but sigh. If Lin Qinghua had not been abducted by Liang Keming, he could have guided him. He would not end up a heinous new demon. But from the look of things, he had already progressed far on this road. Right now, Ning Tao was worried about Lin Qingyu’s safety. But he knew full well Lin Qinghua could not be persuaded to bring her back.

“You should just let go,” came Lin Qinghua’s voice.

Ning Tao said, “What do you mean?”

“Heed my advice. Let go now. Otherwise, you will die.” Lin Qinghua’s voice was very frosty. Before Ning Tao could answer him, he had hung up the phone.

Holding his cell phone, Ning Tao stared blankly for some time. Suddenly, a shriek emerged from the restroom. He kept his cell phone and started walking to the main door.

Qing Zhui had succeeded. Rather than staying for the noon banquet, he might as well go back and study the Apocalypse smart watch.