Chapter 2319

The news of Victor's death and Jin Chen taking Yu Zan away caused an uproar in the middle layer of the tower.

Embellishments by lower-layer witnesses made the rumors even more bizarre.

"That new congressman is a guide! He made Victor writhe in pain on the ground!"

"His spiritual manifestation is a giant silver-white wolf, its aggression stronger than that of a sentinel!"

"An air-dropped council member…… personally recommended by the White Night Council Chairman! What background must he have!"

Ye Jun stood before the floor-to-ceiling window of the middle-layer medical department, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the cold glass.

Below the window, lower-layer staff bustled like ants, rumors also crawling up through invisible channels; he felt confused and agitated, truly unable to figure out why.

Taking advantage of his position, Ye Jun seemingly casually inquired of the subordinate responsible for monitoring special cases.

"I heard that the deep-infected Yu Zan from the lower layer was taken away by the new congressman; his infection data is dangerous, and the medical department needs to follow up to confirm his condition."

The subordinate's face showed difficulty: "Doctor Ye, the Jin Chen councilor's side…… directly refused all visits and medical intervention."

"The guards at his residence were personally arranged by the White Night Council Chairman; our people can't even get the elevator to go up."

Ye Jun furrowed his brows, "Alright, go down."

Just who is Jin Chen, and what does he see in Yu Zan?

Even if it's a guide's selection, Yu Zan is a dying, violent waste of a sentinel; aside from that former glory long since polluted away, what value does he have?

He picked up the communicator and dialed Lu Wen's number.

A few minutes later, the other end of the communicator was a long silence, followed by Lu Wen's voice trembling uncontrollably.

"What?! I know Victor died, but that madman…… Yu Zan was taken away?"

The moment he deliberately ignored, allowing Yu Zan to be severely wounded by the aberrant creature, now appears crystal clear in Lu Wen's mind.

Council members can mobilize all upper-layer operation files; if discovered……

Lu Wen sucked in a breath of cold air, hung up the call with Ye Jun.

After fear came even fiercer jealousy and hatred.

"Why, why is it that this waste, this madman Yu Zan, rotting in the mud, could still be taken up by someone like him?"

He paced irritably in the corner of the training ground, seeing Instructor Chen Yan supervising the new recruits; like grabbing a lifeline, he hurried forward, feigning calm.

"Instructor Chen, about that newly arrived Jin Chen councilor…… do you know any inside information? He seems to have taken Yu Zan……"

Chen Yan stopped moving, his stern face showing little expression, his voice low.

He was parachuted in, background unknown. However, Governor Cain is very dissatisfied with him.

He paused, his sharp gaze sweeping over Lu Wen's uneasy face. "Do your own job, Lu Wen. Don't meddle in what you shouldn't; stability is the foundation of the tower."

His words were like cold water, and also like a reassuring pill.

Cain dislikes Jin Chen, and Lu Wen felt somewhat reassured; the new councilor, lacking Cain's support, might not last long…

On the other side, Jin Chen's residence.

The top floor's unique floor-to-ceiling windows filtered the dim sky light.

You Zan curled up on the soft cushion in the corner; this comfort felt like a torture device to him, and the chains still icy cold bound his ankles.

His physical strength had recovered somewhat under careful medication and forced rest, but the swamp of his mental landscape and the searing pain of the infection had not receded.

Today, Jin Chen did not go out.

He sat in an armchair not far away, flipping through the light-screen documents, but the corner of his eye remained fixed on the youth in the corner.

You Zan stared at the plate of exquisite delicacies, his eyes pure vigilance and suppressed agitation.

What's the difference between this and being caged?

He suddenly raised his hand, violently overturning the tray onto the floor; the metal clanged against the ground with a harsh sound, and food splattered everywhere.

You Zan lifted his eyes, looking at Jin Chen provocatively.

Jin Chen slowly closed the light screen, not angered, and even the corner of his lips curled up in an extremely faint arc.

He walked up to You Zan, bent down, getting very close—close enough for You Zan to smell his cold, sharp aura.

"Why aren't you eating?" Jin Chen's voice was low and pleasant.

You Zan's heart pounded wildly in his chest, blood rushing to his head.

A flash of ferocity crossed his eyes; gripping the metal chopsticks tightly, he thrust them fiercely at Jin Chen's neck within reach.

Jin Chen's eyes still held a smile; he flipped his wrist and precisely seized You Zan's wrist.

Almost simultaneously, a vast and precise mental power surged out, slamming hard onto You Zan's mental barrier.

Just the right amount of suppression left him unable to move in an instant, even his breathing feeling sluggish.

The violent force was forcibly pressed back into his body, like a snake having its seven inches choked.

"An undisciplined little wild beast," Jin Chen's voice held a dangerous amusement, "what punishment should I give you?"

You Zan was shaken all over by that ear-pinching motion, shame and outrage far outweighing fear.

He jerked his head up, glaring hatefully at Jin Chen, and hissed, "If you're going to kill me, just kill me."

Jin Chen raised his eyebrows slightly.

Those deep, unfathomable black eyes stared straight at You Zan's blazing fury.

The next second, You Zan felt his consciousness forcibly dragged into an icy snowscape.

His mental landscape was invaded again.

In his murky, poisonous swamp, a giant white wolf appeared soundlessly, its icy blue beast eyes locking onto the fur‑bristling, hissing wildcat at the swamp's edge.

The black wildcat arched its back, issuing a threatening low growl, its claws sinking deep into the mire.

The white wolf, however, ignored its hostility, lowering its massive head, overwhelming and irresistible, it began…

…licking the tangled, matted fur of the black wildcat.

Black wildcat: "……"

To the cat, this action felt almost humiliating.

The black serval cat was licked until it was tousled, its fur wet and sticking to its body, a miserable sight.

It angrily scratched and hissed, yet could not struggle, only able to emit a stifled, furious whimper under the opponent's overwhelming force and cold grooming.

In reality, You Zan's body also tensed and trembled in sympathy.

The feeling of being controlled and toyed with by his natural enemy swept through his whole body, making him unable to endure.

Jin Chen's mental power slowly withdrew, releasing its grip on You Zan.

You Zan glared at Jin Chen as if to kill him repeatedly.

"Looks like you hold a grudge about eating," Jin Chen said.

"...... Are you sick?" You Zan said.

"Who exactly do you hold a grudge against? Can't you tell?!"

Jin Chen sat up straight and calmly said, "Alright, then you won't get any food today."

He turned and walked to the bedside constant-temperature box, took out a pale blue nutrient solution, and returned to You Zan's side.

Jin Chen ignored You Zan's murderous gaze, swiftly located the vein on his arm, and pushed the cold liquid in.

"There's none tomorrow either," Jin Chen's voice clearly entered You Zan's ears, "Wait until you give in, then we'll talk."

Suddenly, the cold council notification panel lit up.