Chapter 769

date: January 4, 2016, Monday. No named entities.

Yanjing time, 2:30 PM. Yanjing time. So Yanjing appears.

Liang Shishi and her daughter's plane landed in Kunming, Yunsheng,

After leaving the airport, they went straight back to the lakeside Bieshu.

Since Lin Shiyi, Lin Chang'e, and the others drove off in Jasmine No. 3, Lin Jingru has been feeling unhappy all the time.

After returning home, Lin Jingru locked herself in the small room and stared blankly at the sky through the window.

In the evening, the moon would come out.

And at that time, Lin Chang'e and the others were playing on the moon!

Before leaving Jasmine Island, Lin Jingru also had a video call with Lin Chang'e to check out the situation on the Moon's surface.

Elder sister Song Jiaren, plus Lin Chang'e, Lin Shiyi, Lin Baobao, Lin Qingxia… everyone except herself was on the Moon.

It must be a lot of fun!

Lin Chang'e waved her hand and said, "Actually, there's nothing fun about the Moon at all, Lin Jingru, you know? Actually, looking at Earth from the Moon,"

it is a very scary thing…

Lin Chang'e said a lot.

Her purpose was to let Lin Jingru not be so sad, and next time she would definitely bring Lin Jingru along.

But in Lin Jingru's view, this wasn't consolation—it was just showing off!

But you can't blame Lin Chang'e and the others; it's just that Mom has been too strict with me.

"Dong dong dong!"

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Lin Jingru opened the door with an unwilling expression.

"Mom!"

Seeing Liang Shishi, Lin Jingru cried out.

Liang Shishi raised her hand and rubbed Lin Jingru's cheek, smiling as she said, "Your brows are almost furrowed like a little old lady—aren't you unhappy?"

If you encountered something like this, could you be happy? Humph!

Lin Jingru crossed her arms, turned her head away, and wore a dissatisfied look.

Liang Shishi laughed and said, "Don't look at Lin Chang'e and Lin Shiyi having fun now; once they come back from the moon, they won't have it so easy."

Look at your Aunt Han Xiang—she has the best temper, but this time, because Song Jiaren got angry, she said that once Song Jiaren comes back, she will punish her severely!

Lin Jingru shook her head and said, "Don't lie to the kids! This little punishment is nothing—it won't even beat them to death!"

"Your Aunt Wu said she would hang Lin Chang'e up and beat her!"

Liang Shishi also said.

"Enough, I know! Since I didn't make a mistake, don't lecture me anymore."

Lin Jingru said helplessly.

Liang Shishi noticed that Lin Jingru seemed to have entered a rebellious state.

But in terms of mental age, it's about right.

Other ordinary kids are like that at six or seven years old.

"Forget it, I won't say more. Get a good rest! Practice piano tomorrow morning."

After saying that, Liang Shishi turned and left.

Seeing the weary look in her mother's eyes, Lin Jingru opened her mouth and swallowed back the words she was about to say.

After Dad left, Mom and the aunts held a meeting for three days.

It was said that they finally coordinated the internal affairs of whatever group.

All that's left is to wait for Dad to come back and sign.

During the meeting, Mom, Aunt Da Guo, and Aunt Yun were the most tired.

The most relaxed were Aunt Chen, Aunt Xiao Guo, and Aunt Wu, who were just there as bystanders.

After staying in the house for a while, Lin Jingru checked the time and saw that it was still early before dark.

She opened the door, heard the sound of her mother sleeping from inside the room, and Lin Jingru simply climbed out the window and left.

Bored Lin Jingru walked alone down the street.

Just then, a golden-colored Garfield cat suddenly appeared, crouching in front of Lin Jingru.

What a pretty Māo ér!

Lin Jingru's eyes lit up.

She was about to squat down to grab the Garfield cat, but she didn't expect the Māo ér to actually speak!

"You're Lin Jingru, right?"

The Māo ér's voice sounded like an old lady's, similar to a grandmother's tone,

All in all, it gave the impression of someone in their sixties.

"Are you speaking?"

After a moment of shock, Lin Jingru asked, surprised.

The Garfield cat said, "I'm not talking to you; I'm communicating directly with you through mental energy—are you very curious?"

"If you want to know the answer, come with me!"

Saying that, the Garfield cat turned and ran.

"Stop!"

Lin Jingru shouted and started running.

On the main street, a little girl chased a cat as it ran, causing many passersby to stop and glance curiously.

Then they sighed, not knowing whose little girl she was, amazed that she could run so fast.

When she grows up, she will surely be a top-tier track and field athlete.

Lin Jingru wasn't running at her fastest, because this Māo ér ran faster than her; she sped up, and the Māo ér sped up as well.

If she slowed her running speed, the Māo ér's speed would slow down too.

Soon Lin Jingru realized that this Māo ér was deliberately leading her to a certain place!

Most likely it's a pit trap!

Lin Jingru became alert and suddenly stopped her steps.

By then she had already arrived at the park.

Strangely, besides her, there wasn't a single person in this park.

Oh no!

Lin Jingru turned and ran.

Suddenly, several figures emerged from the greenery on both sides, blocking her path.

Little kid, don't run, just come along with us obediently! As long as you listen, we won't make things difficult for you.

Among those blocking the front, a middle-aged man laughed and said.

Upon hearing the accent, Lin Jingru knew they were Japanese.

More importantly, this person before her was clearly an Enhancer.

Lin Jingru reacted quickly, turned around and ran again.

However, another dozen or so Enhancers appeared from three directions, male and female, ranging in age from their early twenties to about forty.

They happened to block Lin Jingru.

Over twenty Enhancers!

Lin Jingru quickly judged that she was no match for them.

"What do you want?"

Lin Jingru asked, frowning.

As soon as her words fell, the Māo ér that had lured her over appeared again, saying, "Lin Jingru, I told you to come along obediently; we won't make things difficult for you."

"Alright!"

Lin Jingru said with a helpless expression.

The Māo ér's eyes narrowed, its face showing a human-like smile: "You also want to know why I can speak human language, right? You're surely curious; you'll soon know the answer."

"Are you a monster?"

Lin Jingru asked.

"Hehe!"

The Māo ér chuckled and turned to leave.

Lin Jingru followed again.

Earlier she had been chasing voluntarily; this time she was being forced.

Soon, Lin Jingru was brought onto a black van.

Lin Jingru sat in the middle of the van, with female Enhancers all around her—front, back, left, and right.

The Māo ér crouched in the front passenger seat, curling its body as if dozing off.

Lin Jingru gazed out the window in a daze.

She appeared calm on the surface, but inside she was panicking!

You know, Lao Liu is always good at pretending.

A sedan up front, Lin Jingru's van in the middle, and an SUV behind.

After the three vehicles made a loop around the city, they turned onto a mountain road.

After driving a few more kilometers, they stopped at a mountain villa.

After the vehicle stopped, the Māo ér woke up and said, "Before getting out, first take off whatever is on your wrist!"

"This would expose your location; also, your mobile phone."

"At such a young age, you play with a mobile phone—what are your parents thinking?"

"Kids playing with mobile phones not only easily become nearsighted, but also risk having their studies hampered by addiction."

The Māo ér said a lot, and the more it spoke, the more it sounded like it was reciting something it had looked up on Baidu.

The Māo ér also seemed to suddenly realize this issue and abruptly stopped.

The Japanese middle-aged man reached out his hand to Lin Jingru.

Lin Jingru took off her wristwatch and handed over her mobile phone.

It also included all the accessories Lin Jingru was carrying.

Then the Japanese middle-aged man placed the items into a specially made box.

The Māo ér said, "This box can shield electromagnetic signals; it's the latest product from Mi Guo, now equipped with..."

Having said that, the Māo ér stopped again.

After a pause, he continued, "I'll keep it safe for you; when you're released, I'll return it to you exactly as it was."

"Thank you! And your whole family!"

Lin Jingru said, frowning.

"Just thank me; there's no need to thank my whole family—I don't have many relatives."

The Māo ér wagged its tail and said.

The items were handed over, and Lin Jingru was then allowed to get off the vehicle.

Even so, there were two female Enhancers each in front and behind, like guards, surrounding Lin Jingru as they entered a special room.

To be precise, it wasn't a room but a huge box.

Rectangular, resembling a metal structure.

Bang~

After Lin Jingru entered, the door was shut.

Then the interior became pitch black.

There was no light; aside from her own breathing, Lin Jingru could hear no sound from outside.

Wah~

Suddenly, Lin Jingru leaned against the corner, hugging her knees and burst into tears.

She looked as if she had been frightened.

Outside the room, Māo ér crouched in front of the monitor, watching the crying Lin Jingru through the screen.

Beside him, Xiao Rizi said with a smile: "I didn't expect she'd be caught so easily; you're truly formidable!"

Māo ér slightly raised his head, half-narrowing his eyes and said: "You humans! Compared to our wisdom, you're far behind. No, not just wisdom, but also physical fitness."

These so-called Enhancers of yours actually appeared thousands of years ago.

Back then, people like you were still experimental creations of ours!

But obviously, your enhancement technology has fallen far behind...

Māo ér said a lot.

Xiao Rizi, the middle-aged man, listened with an embarrassed smile.

After a long while, the talkative Māo ér finally finished speaking.

Xiao Rizi, the middle-aged man, furrowed his brow and said: "We've captured this child; if you want to know anything, ask quickly! We'll likely have to withdraw in another two or three hours."

Māo ér shook his head: "No rush! Let's lock her up for an hour first, then we'll talk."

……

At the same moment.

Jasmine Four's cockpit.

"Feng, Lin Jingru has gone missing…"

Liu Huixi reported to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng was startled, but quickly calmed down.

To Lin Feng, this was a sudden accident.

However, Lin Feng understood that the more anxious he became, the worse he would handle things.

"Your people didn't follow up?"

Lin Feng furrowed his brow and asked.

Liu Huixi said: "They followed little Jingru out, but strangely, they encountered… a ghost wall."

When they walked out of that street, they discovered little Jingru was already gone.

Then they searched for over ten minutes but couldn't find her.

"Alright, gather the personnel and locate Lin Jingru's whereabouts as soon as possible. Don't tell your Elder Sister Liang for now—just a few hours."

After Lin Feng finished speaking, Liu Huixi nodded, left the cockpit, and returned to her own room, which resembled a workshop.

After Liu Huixi issued the order, many Enhancers under her command across the country immediately set aside their work and gathered toward Kunming in Yunsheng Province.

Meanwhile, Lin Feng was in Qi Yao's room.

Qi Yao calmly said: "It has finally appeared!"

Lin Feng nodded: "Yeah! It just depends on how this child Lin Jingru copes. But I believe Lao Liu will surely complete the task perfectly."

Qi Yao calmly said: "Don't worry! She'll be fine. If she truly faces mortal danger, the genes latent in her body will erupt once, and her combat power will far surpass Lin Chang'e."

But if that happens, we'll have to re‑enhance this child.

Lin Feng looked surprised: "You can still do that?"

Qi Yao calmly said: "You still don't understand your woman; she harbors such genes within her."

I have studied this; among the Witch Tribe, it is a rare special ability.

The power of the witch maiden originally exceeded this level, but because she has erupted many times, she is now like this.

Among the Witch Tribe, the witch maiden's status is certainly not ordinary; perhaps one can find in ancient texts what identity she once represented.

Lin Feng waved his hand: "Let's not guess that for now; let's continue discussing how to take down this guy."

……

An hour passed quickly.

Lin Jingru cried for half an hour, then frantically pounded the metal door.

Afterward, she slumped in the corner, sobbing.

The door suddenly opened.

A strong light shot in, making Lin Jingru unable to open her eyes.

Immediately after, the door shut with a "Bang".

This time the light inside the metal room did not go out.

Māo ér stayed behind.

"Monster,, you, what do you want to do?"

Lin Jingru looked at the cute-looking Garfield cat and asked fearfully.

Māo ér laughed again, "Lin Jingru, don't be scared, let's have a chat! While chatting, it can make you forget your fear."

"You, you won't leave, and I'm also afraid of the dark! My mother's way of punishing me is to lock me in solitary; you don't know how horrible it is to be locked in a room without boundaries for three days, with no light, no sound."

Lin Jingru described what it was like to be locked in the small dark room.

However, she had never been treated like that by Liang Shishi.

The one who received such treatment was Lin Chang'e.

Although it was Lin Chang'e's experience, Lin Jingru spoke as if she had gone through it herself.

After Lin Jingru finished speaking, Māo ér laughed and said, "Adults fear this kind of punishment, let alone a child like you. Next, I will ask questions, and you will answer."

Of course, as a return, you can ask me questions, and I will answer as well.

We must not lie; if we don't tell the truth, the consequences will be very serious!

Lin Jingru crouched again in the corner and said weakly, "Got it, go ahead and ask!"

Māo ér asked, "How many concubines do you have? Say all their names."

Lin Jingru thought for a moment, then said, "There are many concubines! There's the elder Guo concubine, the younger Guo concubine, Yun Yiniang, Qi Yiniang..."

After she finished saying the names, she raised her head and looked at Māo ér.

Lin Jingru didn't mention those from Korea, and there's also Eunuch Shi and the five of them.

But Tifa Katherine was added.

Māo ér nodded and said, "Child, you are very honest!"

Lin Jingru thought, "This cat in front of me is really easy to deceive!"

Although she thought that in her heart, her expression did not show it.