Chapter Eight: The True and False Heiress, Part 8

“Being awake makes it easier to collect data.”

The others paid little heed to Huai Ying’s awakening and continued their tasks.

“Proceed to the second phase: drawing blood and extracting tissue samples. No matter how monstrous she is, blood remains red.”

“You’re finally awake.” Xiao Hong rushed over excitedly.

She looked Huai Ying over again and again.

“Are you alright? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere? I called you so many times, why wouldn’t you wake up?”

“You nearly scared me to death.”

Her eyes welled with tears, but she held back from crying aloud.

“I’m fine, don’t worry. The mission won’t fail, and you won’t be punished.”

Huai Ying spoke calmly, her gaze sweeping over the people before her.

Finally, her eyes settled on Xiao Hong.

Strangely enough, though she came with a purpose, she gave off a sincere concern.

“Her emotions have finally shown some fluctuation,” the researchers said excitedly, raising their eyebrows.

But soon doubt crept back in.

“According to the data, we still don’t know what caused this brief emotional shift.”

One of them clenched his teeth and sneered, “Then let’s repeat the procedure while she’s awake.”

“I don’t believe anyone can remain completely unaffected.”

Before he finished speaking, the group closed in on Huai Ying.

Tilting her head, she smiled faintly.

“I’m hungry. I’m not going to play with you anymore.”

She sat up and tore off the tangled tubes clinging to her, tossing them aside.

Stretching as if no one else were there, she yawned broadly.

“That was a really good nap!”

“Don’t you feel any pain?” The others stared in shock.

“And with all those drugs, including sedatives and various other components, how could you have no reaction at all?”

“Are you a robot?”

Huai Ying didn’t answer aloud but thought to herself, “Is this body really mine now?”

Xiao Hong nodded.

“Yes. Since you arrived in this world, the original host has already faded away.”

Huai Ying understood.

“Now, it’s my turn to play with you.”

She advanced step by step toward them.

These were scientists, accustomed to spending years in their labs.

They were no match for Huai Ying.

Within moments, she subdued them.

She bound them to the operating table and picked up a syringe.

“Now, let me show you what these fun little things can do.”

“No, no!” They trembled with fear, backing away.

“Keep it away, don’t come near.”

They knew better than anyone the consequences these substances could bring.

“You like using people as lab rats, don’t you? Now it’s your turn. How does it feel?”

Huai Ying smiled with a chilling innocence.

“No way, boss, I’ve already called the police.”

Xiao Hong stepped forward, blocking Huai Ying’s path.

“No matter what, we can’t set up our own court of punishment. The police will be here soon.”

Huai Ying snorted dismissively.

“It’s been over eight hours since I passed out. Have the police come yet?”

Xiao Hong was caught off guard.

“This place isn’t simple.”

Huai Ying trusted only herself.

“Even so, even if that’s the case, we still can’t—”

Xiao Hong hesitated but stood firm.

“You’re really making me more curious.”

Huai Ying stopped, looking at Xiao Hong with interest.

“What kind of place do you live in to be so innocent?”

She emphasized “innocent,” though it sounded more like naïve.

“We can gather evidence and report it outside. At least we can expose the filth here to the light of day and make these people pay for their deeds.”

Xiao Hong’s voice grew resolute. After some time operating the mainframe, she exclaimed with delight, “I found it!”

“I’ve located many honest police officers and reporters in this world. If we send them the information, they’ll be willing to step forward.”

“Boss, I know you’re powerful and could take revenge easily.”

“But I want them to receive the punishment they deserve.”

When Huai Ying agreed, Xiao Hong hardly dared believe her ears.

“You agree? Really?”

Huai Ying raised an eyebrow. “Isn’t that what you wanted?”

Do I want it? Then fulfill it for me?

Xiao Hong was overwhelmed with emotion.

Is the host really this kind? Does she truly care for me?

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Huai Ying administered sleeping pills to the others and searched the room for evidence.

There were videos, photos, and various data.

She copied everything, sent it to the mainframe, and forwarded it to different people as proof.

Once the matter was mostly settled, Huai Ying heard a faint noise and looked up.

She walked a few steps to the adjacent room and kicked open the door.

It was another operating room, where a boy of about five or six was strapped down.

His brow was furrowed, his face pale.

He seemed to be in immense pain.

Looking further, there were many others like him.

Some children even had their eyeballs removed, lying lifeless.

“This…”

Xiao Hong could hardly believe her eyes.

Anger surged from deep within her heart.

“Are these people beasts? How can they perform human experiments like this? It’s monstrous!”

Tears streamed down her face as she looked upon their suffering.

In contrast, Huai Ying’s demeanor was far more composed.

“Isn’t human experimentation a normal thing?”

“Sacrificing a few for the collective good of humanity—only through experiments on humans can we learn which drugs suit us best.”

She spoke boldly, shocking Xiao Hong.

“That’s absolutely not normal! How can people be used for experiments at will?”

“Even criminals have basic human rights.”

Her gaze fixed on Huai Ying.

Recalling the latter’s reaction upon arrival, a thought crossed her mind.

She looked at Huai Ying with a complicated expression.

“Have you… ever been used for experiments?”

Huai Ying untied the boy’s restraints.

He gave her a hollow glance, showing no special reaction.

“You’re saved now.”

She whispered, but he remained unresponsive.

“Boss, I’ve sent out all the evidence. The media and police are already on their way.”

“I used points to ensure the culprits won’t discover or destroy the evidence before help arrives.”

Xiao Hong stood tall, pride shining in her eyes.

Huai Ying continued rescuing the captives one by one.

Most were too weak to stand, relying entirely on others.

This laboratory contained fifteen rooms like this.

Nearly a hundred people were saved.

Only a dozen or so showed normal reactions.

Upon seeing Huai Ying, some clung to her, weeping.

“Sister, I’m so scared, it hurts so much.”

“Sister, are you the fairy sent from heaven to save us?”

“Sister, I want to see my parents. I miss them so much.”

“My parents sold me here sometimes. If I behave better, maybe they won’t abandon me.”