I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 758 - 515 Caught Up_2

"You... could you be an immortal?"

The fire brigade captain and Xu Lan were both well-educated individuals. One was a fire captain and the other was the chief physician at the emergency center; they were both leaders in the life-saving profession. Their experiences were extraordinary, but at this moment, they were as excited as children, as if they were in a dream.

Xia Liang, who was controlling the Stone Crane as it flew toward its destination, heard the two behind him and smiled.

"What immortals? What are you talking about? You two are getting more and more fanciful. This is just stage magic, and I'm an ordinary person, not as extraordinary as you imagine. Actually, there's an old saying in this industry: 'The pinnacle of illusion is real magic.' It means that the highest pursuit for a magician is to perform illusions so masterfully, so unbelievably, that the audience feels like they're watching something real."

Having said this, Xia Liang added lightly, "Hundreds of years ago, there was a master magician who performed a spectacular illusion, teleporting thousands of spectators from the Round Squat Grand Theatre in England to the starry sky above Gling Island in an instant. He was hailed as one of the most exceptional magicians of all time."

His two passengers were shocked by his words, feeling as if a door had been opened before them, reintroducing them to the miraculous profession of magic.

Before the two could digest what Xia Liang had said, he continued, "Sit tight, we'll be at Zhan Le's place soon. According to the address Ma Ying gave us, his apartment is on the 23rd floor of a high-rise. We may have to break in through the window."

Hearing this, the fire captain and Xu Lan tightened their grip on their equipment and prepared for action.

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At the same time, a pale Zhan Le lay on his bed, his eyes gradually losing focus. He stared blankly out the window and muttered to himself.

"Xiao Yu, no one in this world can stop us from being together. If not in this life, then we'll meet in the next. I don't know how you're doing... I feel so cold, so very cold. My body is numb. Is this what death feels like? I've finally experienced it. What about you? I'm so sorry for making you feel this pain with me. In the next life, I will definitely make it up to you."

The man's right wrist dangled off the edge of the bed. Blood flowed continuously from the cut, soaking the sheets and the floor beneath.

Just then, he faintly heard a loud noise from the living room, followed by the sound of shattering glass. The sudden commotion momentarily cleared his muddled consciousness. He stared bewilderedly toward the door and murmured, "These thieves really don't have it easy. Climbing up this high just to steal things... life is tough."

Immediately after, he saw his door shake violently. Then, with a loud CRASH, the heavy lock was smashed open, and three oddly dressed figures rushed into the room.

Zhan Le instinctively said, "There's nothing in my room. My family's valuables are in the master bedroom..."

Before he could finish, a strong wave of drowsiness overcame him, and he passed out.

The fire captain broke down the door. As Xia Liang and the others entered, they saw Zhan Le lose consciousness. Xu Lan quickly moved to examine his condition while the fire captain assisted her by bandaging the wound. Xia Liang glanced over, saw there was no immediate danger, and waited silently to the side.

After a moment, Xu Lan put away her medical instruments and sighed with relief. "He's fine. His heart rate and everything are normal, but we can't be too careful. We need to get him to the hospital for treatment immediately."

The fire captain asked with surprise, "Doctor Bai, he's lost so much blood. Are you sure he's alright?"

Xu Lan smiled. "This amount of blood isn't a problem; he didn't sever a major artery. Despite how gruesome the wound on his wrist looks, the main blood vessels are fine. He just cut through the tendons and some other minor vessels. Perhaps he couldn't bring himself to cut deeper when he attempted suicide. I imagine it was too painful. As for passing out, that's quite normal. He lost a lot of blood, and that, coupled with his anxiety and fear, caused his brain to be deprived of oxygen and his heart rate to increase. That's why he fainted. But we can't delay. Otherwise, his right hand will miss the optimal window for reattachment, and he'll lose the use of it."

"Alright then," Xia Liang said with a nod. "Let's hurry. I need to return something, so you two should find a vehicle."

Xu Lan and the fire captain nodded. Together, they lifted Zhan Le from the bed and strapped him to the captain's back. Then they all hurried outside. Earlier, when they broke into Zhan Le's apartment through the window, Xia Liang had to leave the Stone Crane outside, as it was too big to fit through.

In the living room, Xia Liang first helped Xu Lan onto the Stone Crane's back. Then, he helped the fire captain climb up with Zhan Le. Finally, he jumped on himself. Next, Xia Liang controlled the Stone Crane, and it descended rapidly toward the ground floor.

Meanwhile, in the parking lot below Building 23, Lin Ye had just gotten into his car. He had just started the engine and lit a cigarette. He was listening to music while he smoked when suddenly a massive object landed right in front of him. The impact shook the ground, making his car jolt.

Lin Ye screamed in shock, dropping his cigarette. He stormed out of the car, ready to see what had fallen. He glanced up and was stunned by the sight of the Stone Crane and the people climbing down from it.

He stared at Xia Liang and the others, baffled, and stammered, "What the fuck? You... you guys... what are you doing?"

The fire captain quickly stepped forward and identified himself. "Hello. I'm a firefighter. I need to commandeer your car to take this patient to the Central Hospital. A life is at stake. Don't worry, we'll apply for a good citizen award for you afterward."

Lin Ye was taken aback. He looked at the fire captain, then at Xu Lan in her white coat, and finally his gaze fell on Zhan Le. "Heh. No need for an award," he said with some surprise. "'Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda,' as they say. I'm a Buddhist."

He looked closer. "Eh? Isn't this Little Le? What happened to him? How did his wrist get injured?"

"You know each other?" the fire captain asked in surprise.

Lin Ye nodded hastily. "Yes, we live in the same building."

The fire captain smiled. "That's great. He attempted suicide for love and is now unconscious. He needs to get to the hospital immediately."

"Quick, get in! Don't delay," Lin Ye urged, hurriedly opening the car doors for the fire captain and the others.

Nearby, Xia Liang remained on the Stone Crane. He watched the group get into the car, then smiled. "Captain Cao, see you at the hospital."

After saying this, he controlled the Stone Crane he was perched on, and it took to the sky, flying away.

"What the fuck! That... that guy flew away? He rode that stone... the Stone Crane flew away! My God, are my eyes playing tricks on me?"

Just as Lin Ye started the car, he looked up and saw Xia Liang's departing figure. He was so shocked and dumbfounded that he vigorously rubbed his eyes, thinking they were playing tricks on him.

"Let's go! We can't delay getting the patient to the hospital!" Xu Lan urged.

The fire captain sighed, gazing toward the spot where Xia Liang had disappeared. "He's a magician," he murmured to himself, "and a hero."

Is this magic? Lin Ye was stunned. He wasn't a fool; he'd seen stage magic before. But he had never seen anything like this in his life.