C143 The Terrifying Plague in His Previous Life!

Huangfu Sinan was so frustrated he could almost grind his teeth. He wished he could grab Yuvyuv right now and pin her down on the operating table to give her a piece of his mind. The bizarre thought made him freeze for a moment.

Yuvyuv walked over, reaching for the cooler to take it away. Suddenly, her wrist was inexplicably grabbed by Huangfu Sinan, causing her to stumble into his arms.

Startled and in pain, Yuvyuv didn't have time to scold him for his erratic behavior. She quickly moved her small hands to protect the cooler. This was not something to mess around with.

"Professor, be careful," she snapped. "If this thing breaks, you'll end up as a live bacteria experiment." She glanced warily at the door, then reached for the cooler again.

Suddenly, Huangfu Sinan leaned down, his voice eerily playful. "Little Demon, you've angered me. Do you know how much I want to devour you?"

Yuvyuv's eyes widened in surprise, but she quickly pushed away his dangerously handsome face, glaring at him with disdain. "Cut it out and give me the cooler. This isn't a joke. I've called the Sixth Master, and he'll be here soon."

"The Sixth Master?" Huangfu Sinan's eyes flickered slightly. He let go, allowing Yuvyuv to take the cooler. With a mischievous grin, he asked, "Is the Sixth Master you're talking about Young General Huo?"

"Who else could it be? In all of Haicheng—no, the entire Northeast—who else would dare call themselves the Sixth Master?" Yuvyuv carefully placed the cooler on the flat surface of the operating table, her eyes shining brightly as she focused on it.

She didn't notice Huangfu Sinan moving closer behind her, his attention entirely on the small cooler.

Some memories from a past life slowly surfaced.

In a previous life, a terrifying plague broke out in a remote town in the northeastern region. The epidemic spread rapidly, nearly infecting several nearby cities. The devastation was immense, as reported extensively in the newspapers, highlighting the disaster it brought upon ordinary people. The number of casualties was staggering.

Truckloads of bodies were taken to large pits to be burned. Without burning them, more people would be infected, potentially spreading the plague throughout the entire region. The military issued urgent orders to investigate the source of the plague and find a way to stop it. However, by then, the epidemic had spread widely. Besides quarantine, disinfection was the only option, and many people were desperate to flee.

But if people started fleeing, those carrying the plague could spread it to other areas. The military issued another urgent order, deploying troops to control the situation. A large number of soldiers were stationed in the infected area to ensure no one left, preventing further spread. The military also ordered the research team to quickly develop a method and medication to stop the plague.

At that time, Yuvyuv was in the depths of despair due to her family's downfall. She was oblivious to the major events happening outside and didn't want to hear about them. Like a stray dog, she ran into the street, desperately seeking redemption through death, only to be saved by Huo Lingxiao, who was rushing to the plague zone.

He fixed her with a stern gaze, but she felt no fear. Instead, she screamed at him like a madwoman, accusing him of meddling and questioning why he saved her, a troublemaker, denying her even the simple luxury of wanting to die. He coldly replied, "You can die, but first, pay off your family's debts."

She stood there, stunned, and playfully scolded him, "When did my family ever owe you anything?"

He replied, "Your sister, your father, your whole family's grudge—I avenged it for you. You think you can just die to escape your debt? Not happening."

With a gaze as fierce as a wolf's, he grabbed her collar and hauled her into the military vehicle like she was nothing more than a rag doll.

His voice was harsh as he declared, "From now on, you'll repay your family's debt with your life."

She was furious, cursing and hitting him, but he kept tossing her into the back seat until they reached the area hardest hit by the epidemic.

The devastation left her speechless.

Standing behind her, his voice was as cold as the night, "Open your eyes, Yuvyuv. Look around. Who's worse off, who’s more pitiful?"

He dragged her to a hilltop, pointing to a small house in the distance. "Do you know who's in there?"

Her teeth chattered as she shook her head.

"That house is full of children, all infected. Some are still in diapers."

He forced her to see, "Look at that mother feeding her child. She's not sick, but she's risking her life for her baby."

He turned her to face him, demanding, "Tell me, Yuvyuv, do you still think you're the most miserable person in the world? You might not want to live, but I don't care. Your family owes me, and you're going to pay."

The sight of the epidemic's devastation snapped her out of her daze.

She lifted her face, asking, "How do I repay it? Tell me, and I will." Then, with determination, she added, "But before I settle my family's debt, I want to stay here. I'm not looking to die; I want to help them. Can I?"

Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Since the Ye family's downfall, this was the first time her frozen heart had felt even a flicker of life.

"Alright, I agree," Huo Lingxiao said in a deep voice, staring at her for a long time before adding, "After the epidemic, you'll follow all my arrangements."

Without a second thought, Yuvyuv agreed.

The epidemic had shown her what true human tragedy looked like. She no longer blamed the world or sought to atone through death.

Huo Lingxiao eventually sent her to a secret military base. It was a specialized research facility for medicine and enemy bacteria.

There, she underwent Huo Lingxiao's grueling training. During the day, she worked with researchers on viruses and medical compounds. Nights and weekends were filled with training that pushed her beyond human limits.

Every day of the year, her mind was in a state of high alert, sometimes so exhausted she forgot the tragedy that had befallen the Ye family.

She thought Huo Lingxiao was a devil, intent on working her to death.

"Little Demon, what are you thinking? Staring at these terrifying bacteria, you’re not planning to fry them up, are you?" Sinan's mischievous voice sounded close behind her.

Yuvyuv swiftly raised her hand and slapped behind her, her quick reflexes impressive.