Talulah, I'm still a child.

Just as Specter was pondering how to appease Mei Xue, Skadi arrived at her mission location, Drip Village, a village on the border of Kazimierz.

Skadi found a bar and ordered a drink. She wasn't in a good mood at all. She wished she could rush to Mei Xue's side right now, especially after seeing the little fox's post on her personal space. For the first time ever, she and Isamara had reached an agreement on the same thing: to cut down that Viviana with a sword.

Mei Xue was supposed to be on this mission, since the events in Dishui Village were related to him. According to the Doctor's diary, she and Mei Xue had left something in the treasure trove in Dishui Village, a place Mei Xue stumbled upon by chance, which was perfect for hiding things.

It's not easy to find a bar in such a remote place, and the air inside is really bad. What's even more annoying are those ungrateful bounty hunters. Although the greatsword next to Skadi looks really scary, she is so beautiful that the bounty hunters around her are somewhat tempted.

After a while, Skadi picked up the drink, took a sip, and put it down with some dissatisfaction. It was far inferior to Rhodes Island's, and they even put a sleeping potion in it. This kind of stuff really affects the taste.

Seeing that Skadi had drunk some wine, a bounty hunter who had been secretly observing approached. The others, who had previously had some ideas, immediately fell silent. They recognized the man: Yellow Smoke, a very famous bounty hunter in Kazimierz.

"Miss, would you like to have a couple of drinks with me? It's on me..."

Before Huang Yan could finish speaking, Skadi slapped him across the face with the hand holding her wine glass, her bloodshot eyes filled with displeasure.

"Don't come near me!"

The punch sent Huang Yan flying, crashing through the wall and landing outside, her fate unknown. Skadi ignored the broken glass in her hand, knowing it wouldn't hurt her anyway.

She was just annoyed. The thought that Ghost Shark had probably already succeeded while she hadn't even gotten a sip of soup made her angrier. At this point, anyone who dared to mess with her would not have a good ending.

Not to mention that Huang Yan, a guy with ill intentions, actually dared to drug her. Tsk... The more Skadi thought about it, the angrier she got. She simply picked up her greatsword.

She has to find it today, even if she has to dig three feet into the ground. She wants to be with Mei Xue, and no one can stop her!

Chapter 312 Mei Xue's Kidnapping Operation

Infected individuals are universally disliked, regardless of their previous status or wealth. Once infected with Oripathy, they are essentially cut off from happiness and lose all hope in life, becoming like rats in the street, hated by everyone.

Although Kazimierz's attitude toward infected people was far less extreme than Ursus's, people still harbor considerable prejudice against Oripathy, and discrimination and suppression can never be eradicated.

Flametail Knight Sona is an infected person who, with the purest wish, emerged from the cruel underground arena, struggled to survive on the edge of death several times, and single-handedly built the Red Pine Knights, which are now centered around infected people and have a certain reputation in Kazimierz.

But she never imagined that she would die in this deserted alleyway due to a sudden attack of a common Oripathy disease.

(But this is good too, at least I don't have to worry about infecting others.)

Flame Tail smiled bitterly, and couldn't help but miss her companions. She didn't want them to be too sad for her. She was really unwilling to accept it. What would happen to them if she collapsed like this?

But she could only blame herself for being careless and forgetting to bring her medicine when she went out today. She was already the one most severely infected among them, and now that she was sick and had no medicine, Sona could clearly feel the Originium crystals gradually eroding and assimilating her body. She would probably soon turn into crystal clear Originium dust and dissipate into the air.

"Meow~"

Before she knew it, a beautiful kitten had quietly appeared beside her. If it were before, Sona would have reached out to pet it, but now she could only struggle to pick up her weapon and drive it away, lest the adorable kitten be infected by her.

Little did Mandela know that she was not afraid of this at all. She just looked at the girl who was on the verge of death with curiosity. She saw resentment and longing in the girl's eyes, but no hatred. She was very much like her past self, but there was also a fundamental difference.

It's important to know that Mandra wasn't just wandering around aimlessly during this time. As a cat, no one would suspect her of having any bad intentions. The little cat thus figured out the general situation in Kazimierz, and her only assessment of it was: a bunch of insects.

However, Mandela thought this guy with the spatula on his head was pretty good-looking. Hmm, he'd be perfect as a henchman for Mei Xue, and the Red Pine Knights could also be recruited.

This is also why the little cat brought Mei Xue here. A qualified cat should learn to find more concubines for its master. There can only be one mistress, but there can be more concubines. The main reason is that now that Su Xue'er is dead, the little cat feels that it should consider Mei Xue more, after all, the little fox's energy is just too much.

"You want me to save her? Hmm, no problem."

From the moment Mei Xue appeared, the Originium crystals in Sona's body stopped eroding and assimilating. After realizing what Mei Xue wanted to do, they even began to reverse the process, "spitting out" the parts of Sona that had been eroded and obediently retreating back into her body to lie dormant.

This scene surprised Mandra and Specter somewhat. They only knew that Mei Xue had a restraining effect on Originium, but they didn't expect it to be to this extent. They didn't think too much about it and just assumed that Mei Xue had done something to make the Originium disappear.

"It should be alright now."

Mei Xue had originally planned to help Sona peel off the Originium bit by bit, but she didn't expect them to be so sensible, making things much easier for the little fox.

"So what do you plan to do with this person?"

Ghost Shark peeled a candy and put it in her mouth. She didn't object to Mei Xue saving people, but the fact that the little fox could restrain Originium needed to be kept highly confidential, otherwise it would cause a lot of trouble.

For the infected, Mei Xue might be a savior, but for those who have bullied or discriminated against the infected, Mei Xue is undoubtedly a thorn in their side. After all, if the infected are no longer in danger, they will have to pay the price for their past discrimination and prejudice, especially in Ursus.

However, Ghost Shark thought that if that were the case, he could take Mei Xue back to her parents' home.

"Hmm, I don't know where this older sister lives, let's take her to the hospital first."

Rhodes Island doesn't have an office in the Grand Knights Territory yet, and the companies Little Fox bought still need to wait for Lin Qingyan to help with the arrangements.

However, before that, Mei Xue knew that someone must be concerned about this young lady. After thinking for a while, the little fox reached into Sona's pocket and found her communicator, and flipped to the address book page.

What? You're saying there's no password? Can't you just enter a few numbers?

"Little Grey... this should be what good friends call each other."

Thinking of this, Mei Xue pressed the dial button. On the other end, in the training room of the Red Pine Knights' headquarters, the companions who had been waiting for Sona to return for a long time were extremely anxious. Gray Knight Grenati and Wild Mane Knight Evona were both famous competitive knights among the infected.

But the two of them were extremely worried about Sona. This was the first time she had been late, and not only that, her phone was also unanswered. This had never happened before. Could it be that the Wuzhou Alliance was finally going to make a move against Hongsong?

Thinking of this possibility, the two hurriedly packed their things and prepared to go out to look for Sona's whereabouts, but at this moment, the familiar ringtone rang, and Gray answered it without the slightest hesitation.

"Hey Sona, where have you been? You're only calling now? Do you even know what time it is?!"

The angry shouts coming from the other end of the phone almost made the little fox drop the communicator. The little fox glanced at the squirrel that Ghost Shark was carrying on his shoulder and realized that the other party's name was Sona. However, Mei Xue thought of a traditional instrument from the Great Yan Dynasty, hmm, the suona. Suddenly, she wanted to hear "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix".

On the other end, Gray Hair seemed to realize that something was wrong; she didn't hear Sona's voice. Instead, she heard a rather pleasant boy's voice.

“Your people are in our hands.”

This sounded a bit odd, but after considering it for a moment, Mei Xue didn't think it was wrong. Then, while petting Mandrake, she continued to communicate with the other side under the gaze of Ghost Shark's eyes, which were gradually curving into crescents.

"If you don't want anything to happen to her, come quickly."

It seemed to have gotten even stranger, but the little fox didn't know for a moment what he had said wrong. He probably meant the same thing, since Sona's condition did look quite serious.

But when Grayhair and Wildmane heard it, it meant something else entirely: Good heavens, Sona had actually been kidnapped!

"Who are you? I warn you not to hurt Sona!"

Although she didn't know the other party's identity, she figured she should just say something harsh first. Mei Xue was a little confused when she heard this. Why would these older sisters think she was going to hurt someone? The little fox had never even killed a single Originium Bug.

"I won't hurt her."

Mei Xue hugged Mandra's tail and teased her, while Ghost Shark almost burst out laughing, but she was professionally trained and managed to hold it in.

However, since they were going to the hospital, Mei Xue didn't mind paying for Sona's medical expenses in advance, but the little fox's lottery prize redemption would take time, so it was impossible to pay all the money at once.

"Oh, and remember to bring your money."

"...Okay, where should we make the transaction?"

Having confirmed in his heart that Sona had been kidnapped, Grey was so angry he wanted nothing more than to shove his gun into the face of the person on the other end of the phone.

Fortunately, it seems the other party is after money, not Sona's life, which is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. However, if this is a trap to wipe them all out, then the problem will be much bigger.

"We'll call you later to let you know; we haven't decided yet."

Since she wasn't a local, the little fox obviously didn't know which hospitals were nearby; she could check later.

But in Gray's view, this is something a well-trained robber would do; by not fixing the transaction location, many problems can be avoided.

"Okay, can I take a call with Sona?"

"I'm afraid that won't work; she's already fainted."

In an instant, Gray imagined all sorts of possibilities for Sona to be tortured. She panicked and hurriedly hung up the phone before starting to discuss with Evona what to do next.

Meanwhile, Mei Xue put the communicator back into Sona's pocket and tilted her head to look at Ghost Shark with some confusion.

"Sister, what are you laughing at?"

"I didn't laugh, really, hahaha."

"You're lying to the fox! You're laughing out loud!"

"It's nothing, it's just... hahaha, Meixue, you're so cute."

Ghost Shark laughed until tears streamed down her face. The little fox was even more naive than she had imagined—no, was this a case of being naturally adorable? Anyway, she was just so cute.

"Don't laugh! Or you'll sleep alone tonight!"

Nowadays, besides using cuteness to fight for her rights, Mei Xue has also learned to shamefully threaten others, even though this method is equally ridiculous.

"Okay, okay, I won't laugh anymore!"

As they talked, Ghost Shark and Mei Xue carried Sona toward the nearby hospital. The kitten perched on Mei Xue's shoulder, almost laughing herself to death at Mei Xue's words. She was starting to wonder if the little fox had done it on purpose.

However, Grayhair and Wildmane on the other side were in a dilemma. They definitely had to rescue the person, otherwise what kind of companions would they be? But they also had to be wary of a trap and prepare to break through and escape with Sona.

At the same time this happened, the Business Federation finally figured out what Rhodes Island was and also discovered the connection between Mei Xue and Rhodes Island.

After some brainstorming, they finally became convinced that Mei Xue's visit was premeditated. First, she used the Viviana incident to disrupt the interests of the Business Federation, keeping all the directors busy stabilizing the situation. Then, she took the opportunity to use Lei Fa to stage an accident to kill several directors and create greater turmoil.

Before anyone could react, he transferred all the assets that these companies couldn't swallow to his own name, and at the same time began the next step of his plan.

"Excellent methods, excellent plans, ruthless..."

After receiving this conclusion from the board of directors, Roy, as the leader of Qingjin, could only admire Mei Xue. He never expected that a seemingly weak and innocent child could have such a quick and ruthless mind. Indeed, the old saying of Da Yan was true: you can know a person's face but not their heart.

The most fatal aspect of this plan was its speed. From the outbreak of the Viviana incident to the murder of the directors, and then to the acquisition of those large enterprises, the entire process took less than a day. The various operations behind the scenes even impressed the chairman of the Business Federation, that big shot who called himself Kane, who considered Mei Xue a formidable opponent who needed to be treated with caution.

Before understanding the other party's true intentions, it's best to be cautious, but it's certain that they're targeting the Business Federation.

Furthermore, the directors of the Business Federation discovered many other discrepancies, such as Mei Xue's contact with the Lin Guang family and the Jian Zheng Association. They speculated that this little fox was trying to unite with the Jian Zheng Association to suppress the entire Federation by supporting the Lin Guang family. Combined with the news of the return of the Radiant Knight, this was by no means unfounded.

All I can say is that his ability to fill in the blanks is truly amazing. He somehow transformed into such a formidable character without Mei Xue's knowledge, yet the logic itself isn't entirely flawed.

The biggest headache for Qingjin right now is that they know there is a monster on the other side that can solo the Unarmored Alliance (Ghost Shark), and a sorcerer who can manipulate lightning from a distance (Lin Qingyan). The Supervisory Council has also sent people to protect the most important target (Mei Xue). Under these circumstances, the Business Federation actually wants to pay them to kill Mei Xue.

Monique couldn't help but say: "Boss, are you guys seriously ill? You can't just talk about dying so easily, can you?"

"The worst part is that they've even gotten involved with the Rinko family."

Fortunately, Margaret Nearl hasn't returned yet, so there's still a chance for things to turn around. Currently, the Unarmored Alliance plans to use Maria as a breakthrough point, but they're afraid of provoking Marna so much that he might draw his sword and come to their door. Marna is an opponent that even Xuan Tie wouldn't dare say they could beat with certainty.

If there is anyone in the entire Kazimierz who is most worthy of the Merchants' concern, it is undoubtedly Manner. Despite the apparent decline of the Nearl family, they will always maintain an unshakable position in the regular army of Kazimierz. Margaret's victory in the Knights' Tournament back then also garnered more support for the Nearl family among the common people.

If Marna were to actually launch a full-scale attack, the Business Federation would be in an even more difficult position, which is why they have preferred to slowly whittle things down rather than engage in direct conflict.

"Forget it, let Platinum handle this."

As the saying goes, a higher rank can crush a person. Platinum is a level below Azure Gold, so she can't blame anyone. Anyway, the Wuzhou Alliance plans to find an opportunity to break away from the commercial alliance in a while. As for Platinum... whether she can survive depends on her own performance.

After all, the Unarmored Alliance will have to change its appearance from now on, and anyone who knows about Azure Gold and Black Iron will not be allowed to live. However, Roy and Monique actually quite like this junior. He is hardworking and easy to use.

As for now... let's see how things go.

Chapter 313 I am her husband