Chapter 49 - Self-Rescue Manual of a Villainess

Chapter 049: Being Followed After leaving the abandoned factory, Nan Yin returned near her apartment in the Filo neighborhood. She did not plan to go home just yet. The gun permit promised was finally ready, and she needed to pick it up. Despite the fact that Nan Yin was now considered a "dangerous individual" possessing multiple lethal weapons, as long as she intended to continue her public life in the city, a gun permit was still highly necessary. Uh... However, she did remember that only those with a third-level or higher gun permit could own a smart firearm. What a bother... In the end, it was something she had paid for, so she might as well use it. Even if she couldn't use a smart firearm, she could at least legally carry her weapon, 【On A Whim】, a gun that appeared to be an ordinary firearm. It was within the jurisdiction of a first or second-level gun permit. However, when Nan Yin had picked up her gun permit and was about to head home, she noticed that the atmosphere around was somewhat off. She paused and feigned crouching to tie her shoes. From the corner of her eye, she caught glimpses of someone following her. The shadowy figure seemed surprised by Nan Yin's abrupt action to tie her shoes and took a second to hide behind a nearby pole. It was night, and the area was poorly lit. The person probably assumed Nan Yin hadn't noticed him. "...” Nan Yin was taken aback. Having worked in the national security squad in her previous life, she could instantly tell that this person’s tailing skills were amateurish. No – they were so poor that in Nan Yin's eyes, they were almost laughable. Curious about who this novice tail was, Nan Yin took a sharp turn into a nearby alley. The figure following her didn't hesitate and entered the alley as well. Just as the figure was peeking around the entrance of the alley looking for Nan Yin, a hand lunged out from the side, reaching for his collar! It was none other than Nan Yin. She intended to determine who harbored ill-intent towards her. What? You ask what if the person meant no harm? Following a young girl late at night doesn't evoke the image of a benign character, does it? The figure, surprisingly agile, managed to dodge Nan Yin's fingers just as they were about to grab his collar. Concurrently, he reached inside his sleeve, seemingly about to pull out a weapon. Nan Yin didn't care what he was about to pull out; the options were either a dagger or a gun. She always attributed the worst intentions to others. Therefore, in the following moment, Nan Yin reflexively stepped back half a step and immediately landed a snap kick with all the speed she could muster. Caught off guard by Nan Yin's sudden and violent attack, the figure was taken aback. He could only hastily raise his arms in a cross shield to block the blow. Then... "Crack...!" An unmistakable crisp sound echoed through the air. The figure let out a muffled groan but lacked the time for any further reaction. He saw the young woman preparing for her second kick. Just as Nan Yin raised her leg for another strike, the figure removed his mask and cried out in a familiar voice – "Nan...Nan Yin! Stop! It's me!" The voice was unmistakably one Nan Yin knew well, not to mention she had just seen him recently - it was the protagonist, Su Xiao Yu. Although she did not wish to be involved with the protagonist, she certainly couldn't kick him now. Nan Yin immediately decelerated and retracted her leg gracefully. Seeing Nan Yin stop, Su Xiao Yu, let out a massive sigh of relief. However, the pain from his arm – the source of the crisp sound – soon elicited a sharp intake of breath from him. “Hisss... You... hit pretty hard…” Su Xiao Yu complained in chagrin. Nan Yin casually shrugged. In the Filo neighborhood, you needed to be tough to even step out of the door. Besides, as an attractive young girl, Nan Yin had to be cautious, didn’t she? Su Xiao Yu naturally understood this, so he did not hold a grudge. After all, he had brought this onto himself. If only he knew not to play detective. When he fought alongside Nan Yin before, Su Xiao Yu assumed she was an expert at guns, but he never suspected her hand-to-hand combat skills would be so excellent. There was no choice, his arm needed treatment. He didn’t need a doctor, though. Su Xiao Yu had his own ways. Before Nan Yin could suggest finding a doctor, Su Xiao Yu swiftly took out three green talismans with his good arm and stuck them onto the broken spot. Instantly, a remarkable sight unfolded. Just as he applied them, the green talismans glowed, and in less than three seconds, his twisted arm returned to normal. Nan Yin was naturally very curious about this. The original novel did mention Su Xiao Yu’s mysterious talisman abilities, but it was mostly used in battles. In fact, the enemy Hattori Hasashi in the original novel was killed by Su Xiao Yu’s exploding talismans. However, this type of supportive talisman was the first Nan Yin had seen, and she wondered what other types of talismans were available. Seeing Nan Yin’s curious eyes, Su Xiao Yu revealed a slightly smug expression. His superior status as a monster control master was largely due to these talismans. It was a secret technique passed down within the eastern monster control masters lineage, strictly forbidden for outsiders. He then handed Nan Yin a talisman - he had noticed she was injured. Nan Yin was briefly taken aback. The injury Su Xiao Yu referred to was likely the arm wound inflicted by the ice ability user. Although the ice spikes that penetrated her skin dissipated after the user was killed, the penetrating injuries remained. Nan Yin had given herself a simple bandage, but further treatment would undoubtedly be better. With that thought, Nan Yin took the talisman and applied it to her wound. As expected, she only felt her arm chill for a moment, and by the time she looked again, the pain was completely gone, and the wound disappeared, as if she had never been injured in the first place. “This is our monster control talisman. Impressive, right?" Su Xiao Yu boasted. Nan Yin nodded promptly. The talisman really was impressive. She had to consider getting some to research, and if possible, replicate them. However, that was just a thought. After all, if it was a secret technique, it must have been protected against piracy. Especially if it belonged to the protagonist, the uncertainty only increased. "Um... why were you following me?” Just after Nan Yin finished praising Su Xiao Yu, her tone quickly shifted, questioning him about the earlier incident.