After running for a while, Jiang Mo finally couldn't hold on anymore.
His breathing became short and rapid, his forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, and his legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead.
Having just undergone Mega Evolution with Gengar, plus the frantic run, he had already consumed most of his stamina.
If it weren't for the boost from Tokiwa Power, he probably would have collapsed long ago.
“Hoo… hoo… I can’t go on, I need to find a place to rest.”
Jiang Mo leaned against a large tree, panting heavily, and secretly made up his mind that he must quickly capture a Pokémon for transportation; relying on his own two legs was simply too difficult.
He looked up and around, confirming there were no pursuers, then took out a bottle of water from his backpack, chugged a few mouthfuls, and recovered some of his strength.
Just then, his communicator suddenly rang. Jiang Mo looked down and saw it was a message from Lingxi.
“Young Master, we’ve already rendezvoused. Where are you? Gu Ming Protector’s injuries are a bit serious; we need to get her to the Tianjin City stronghold for treatment as soon as possible.”
Jiang Mo quickly replied to the message, then headed towards the rendezvous point according to the coordinates Lingxi provided.
Although his stamina was nearing its limit, he knew now was not the time to rest.
Half an hour later, Jiang Mo finally met up with Lingxi and the others.
Seeing Jiang Mo drenched in sweat and panting, Lingxi couldn't help but say with some concern, “Young Master, what happened to you? Are you alright?”
Jiang Mo waved his hand, forcing a smile, “No… I’m fine, I just ran too fast. How is Gu Ming Protector’s situation?”
Lingxi’s expression became serious, “Gu Ming Protector’s injuries are a bit serious; we’ve already arranged for someone to take her to the Tianjin City stronghold.”
“We have our private hospital there, fully equipped with advanced facilities and doctors.”
Jiang Mo nodded, a slight sigh of relief in his heart.
Gu Ming is one of the Four Protectors of Dawn, with genuine Heavenly King Level strength. If anything were to happen to her, it would be an incalculable loss for Dawn.
“Then let’s set off quickly; don’t waste any time,” Jiang Mo said.
Lingxi nodded and quickly arranged a car. Everyone rushed to Tianjin City overnight.
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Tianjin City, Dawn’s stronghold.
This was a private hospital hidden on the outskirts of the city, ordinary in appearance, but internally equipped with the most advanced medical equipment and a professional medical team.
When Jiang Mo and Lingxi arrived, Gu Ming had already been sent into the operating room.
“How is the situation?” Jiang Mo asked the Dawn member guarding outside the operating room.
The member shook his head, a hint of worry in his voice, “Although Gu Ming Protector’s injuries are quite severe, they are not life-threatening.”
“However, her Pokémon are a different story, especially her Scizor and Beedrill. Their injuries are very serious. Our doctors are doing their best to save them, but it might take some time to know the outcome.”
Jiang Mo frowned, feeling a little uneasy.
It was well known that Gu Ming’s Scizor and Beedrill were her main Pokémon. If anything happened to them, Gu Ming’s strength would be greatly diminished.
Just then, the operating room door opened, and a doctor walked out.
Jiang Mo and Lingxi immediately went up to him.
“Doctor, how is Gu Ming Protector’s condition?” Lingxi asked anxiously.
The doctor took off his mask, a hint of exhaustion in his voice, “Gu Ming Protector’s injuries have stabilized, but her Scizor and Beedrill are more seriously injured, especially Scizor. Its right arm was almost completely destroyed and will take some time to recover.”
“Beedrill’s situation is slightly better, but its wings were also burned and will take several months to regrow. For now, they can only rest and recuperate.”
Jiang Mo and Lingxi exchanged glances, both feeling a little heavy-hearted.
Gu Ming’s Pokémon were her most important partners. These injuries were undoubtedly a huge blow to her.
“Can we go in and see her now?” Jiang Mo asked.
The doctor nodded, “Yes, Gu Ming Protector is awake, but her mental state might not be very good.”
Inside the ward, Gu Ming lay on the bed, her face pale, clearly already aware of her Pokémon’s condition.
Seeing Jiang Mo and Lingxi enter, she forced a smile, “Young Master, Lingxi, you’re here.”
Jiang Mo walked to the bedside and said softly, “Gu Ming Jie (Sister), how are you feeling?”
Gu Ming shook her head, a hint of helplessness in her voice, “I’m fine, just a little tired, but, my Scizor and Beedrill…”
Her voice choked, clearly heartbroken by her Pokémon’s injuries.
Jiang Mo comforted her, “Don’t worry, the doctor said they’ll get better. Your task now is to rest well; leave the rest to us.”
Gu Ming nodded, then asked, “Young Master, is there any news from Sha Ying? How is he?”
Jiang Mo smiled, a hint of confidence in his voice, “Don’t worry, you know Sha Ying Protector’s strength. Gu Yuan, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, can’t do anything to him.”
“Moreover, he just sent a message; he has already shaken off Gu Yuan and is on his way back.”
Gu Ming breathed a sigh of relief, a relaxed smile appearing on her face, “That’s good, that’s good. Fortunately, you all arrived early. I didn’t want to just die like that.”
Just then, Jiang Mo noticed that Lingxi, upon hearing the name “Gu Yuan,” unconsciously clenched her fists, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
Jiang Mo’s heart stirred, but he didn’t ask further.
After leaving the ward, Jiang Mo and Lingxi walked down the hospital corridor.
Jiang Mo looked at Lingxi and couldn’t help but ask, “Lingxi, when you heard Gu Yuan’s name just now, you seemed a bit off. Is there some past grievance between you and Gu Yuan?”
Lingxi’s steps paused slightly, then she shook her head, saying with a hint of resentment in her voice, “He is the murderer of my parents. I will definitely kill him with my own hands in this life to avenge my parents!”
Jiang Mo only knew that Lingxi’s parents died for Dawn, but he didn’t expect the culprit who killed them to be Gu Yuan, one of the Four Heavenly Kings. No wonder Lingxi was so agitated when she heard his name.
“Oh, by the way, Young Master.”
Lingxi suddenly stopped and turned to look at Jiang Mo, “The mastermind behind hiring the Hunter Organization to assassinate you has been found. It’s the Li family, who monopolize many industries in the Alliance.”
“Hmm, I already know about this. It’s impolite not to reciprocate. Let Dawn accelerate its market penetration. Aren’t they afraid of me breaking their monopoly? Well then, I think the prices of Dawn Company’s products can be even lower.”
Anyway, without fertilizer, they cannot replicate the hybrid Tree Fruit and those energy cubes. Moreover, the cost of these things is not high, so they can completely use price to quickly erode the market.
Jiang Mo pondered for a moment, then continued, “I still have to return to the capital. The High School League is about to begin, and those legendary resources are hard to come by. Keep a close eye on Dawn Company’s matters.”
Lingxi nodded and replied, “Yes, Young Master, but you must be very careful not to expose your identity.”
Jiang Mo smiled, a hint of confidence in his voice, “Don’t worry, my identity is well hidden. They won’t discover it.”