I Transmigrated as the Protagonist and Was Kidnapped by the Villainous Omega - Chapter 26

Tang Jin was undoubtedly the most formidable member of Dawn. She had never suffered defeat in any combat, no matter who the opponent was. Even the S-tier Su Cheng could only fight her to a draw. Her *Qigong made her impervious to blades and spears. No matter what moves are used or from what angle the attack is, Tang Jin can respond to all changes with the same attitude and maintain extremely tight defense. 

(*In this context, Qigong is a practice that grants someone invulnerability and exceptional defensive abilities, allowing them to effortlessly defend against any attack.)

But what no one would have expected was that such a person would one day fall victim to pheromones. Among Alphas, releasing pheromones is a way for them to show their strength, and higher-level ones have an overwhelming advantage over lower-level ones.

Many times, the Alpha doesn’t even need to take action. The winner can be determined by just comparing pheromones.

Omega pheromones are not aggressive; their scent is more gentle, and the only time they can confuse Alphas is usually in bed…

A situation like Hu Ziyuan’s was simply rare.

The potent rosemary scent rapidly spread, affecting even Ya Zhi beside her, who seemed to lose his very soul, freezing in place before he could utter a word. Not far away, Su Cheng’s mind also experienced slight hallucinations. In her eyes, Hu Ziyuan’s appearance seemed to be subtly shifting…

“Wake up.” The faint scent of lime and mint wafted over as Ling Yuexi suddenly appeared beside her. With a hint of anger, she pulled off her piglet mask and fiercely pinched her face.

“Hiss—” Su Cheng cried out in pain, grimacing, and instantly snapped back to awareness. She looked at the enlarged smiling mask before her, astonished. “How did you…?”

…get here?

She turned her head, only to see a curvaceous figure with flowing purple hair standing there, humming some unknown tune. It was clearly Hu Ziyuan, the second-in-command of Hong  Xiu Zhao. And across from her, Tang Jin was allowing herself to be led, offering no resistance whatsoever. Even Ya Zhi stood dumbfounded, like an idiot.

“What about me?” Ling Yuexi suddenly spoke, her tone holding three parts subtle anger and seven parts inquiry.

Su Cheng startled. Could it be that I, too, had fallen victim just now? I had mistaken Hu Ziyuan for Ling Yuexi… If she found out, she’d be furious!

“…N-nothing,” she blinked, not daring to tell the truth, only asking, “What’s wrong with them?”

“What did you see?” Seeing her refuse to answer, Ling Yuexi seemed even angrier. Her tone turned cold as she gripped Su Cheng’s wrist, threatening, “Tell me.”

Su Cheng desperately wanted to shout, “Sister, what’s with obsessing over this now?!” Isn’t escaping the most important thing at the moment?! However, those icy fingers gripped with immense strength, making her wrist ache. It was clear she was determined to get to the bottom of it. This person was fixating again!

“I’ll tell you, I’ll tell you!” Su Cheng raised her other hand in surrender, her face bitter. “But you mustn’t get angry, alright…?”

“Just tell me the truth, and I guarantee I won’t get angry.”

Believe you? Not a chance. When have you ever admitted to being angry? This cold tone clearly indicates she’s even angrier than before!

Seeing her hesitate, Ling Yuexi twisted her grip, increasing the pressure on Su Cheng’s wrist.

“Ow, ow, ow—” Su Cheng immediately bent at the waist, truthfully confessing, “I just mistook Hu Ziyuan for you, but that’s only because she used some sort of sorcery! I usually know the difference very clearly; there’s absolutely no private affair between her and me!”

Feeling the pressure on her wrist gradually loosen, she quickly pulled free and rubbed it, muttering, “I’ve told you the truth. You mustn’t get angry. We agreed on this before…”

“Who said I was angry?” Ling Yuexi’s voice suddenly lightened, sounding almost a little smug. Su Cheng couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, thinking, Could she have been affected too? Is she actually being sincere for once? But given the situation, it was certainly for the best that she wasn’t pressing the issue.

“That’s good then.” She chuckled foolishly, then looked at Tang Jin and quietly asked, “What’s wrong with them?”

“They’re caught in an illusion.” The red mark from where she’d been pinched was still visible on her face. Ling Yuexi cleared her throat guiltily, turning her head to take Su Cheng’s hand. “Let’s go quickly. Ziyuan won’t last much longer.”

Oh, so you actually knew that, did you?

“Alright, alright,” Su Cheng nodded obediently. She had been too preoccupied with talking earlier to notice, but now that they stopped, her left cheek stung as if it had been fiercely pinched. What powerful illusion art, she thought.

She walked two steps, following Ling Yuexi, when she suddenly remembered something. “You go get the car. I’ll be right there.” Releasing Ling Yuexi’s hand, Su Cheng changed direction, her face darkening as she strode towards Ya Zhi.

The man was still staring blankly at Hu Ziyuan, not even reacting when Su Cheng reached him. Without hesitation, she raised her rake and slammed it down hard.

“Go to hell!”

Ya Zhi grunted as he collapsed on his back.

The sound seemed to startle Tang Jin. She instinctively turned her head slowly, her body swaying as she unconsciously took two steps back.

She’s actually about to wake up… How is that possible? A trace of surprise flickered in Hu Ziyuan’s eyes. She had used an enhanced dose, and it had never failed against an Alpha before. Yet, Tang Jin frowned, as if she were beginning to think…

Stopping her humming, Hu Ziyuan immediately removed her mask and leaned in close, grasping Tang Jin’s face. “Look at me…” Unlike her usual boisterous self, her voice was soft and gentle, like a lullaby meant to hypnotize.

Tang Jin, encircled by Hu Ziyuan’s hands, was forced to turn her head. In an instant, her eyes were firmly drawn by the other’s eyes, becoming hazy once more.

“Hurry and go!” After striking the blow, Su Cheng quickly turned, with her piglet mask still on, and dragged Hu Ziyuan away without a backward glance. They needed to get out before both of them fully woke up!

Ling Yuexi had already driven the car to meet them, bringing it to a halt with a stylish skid. “Get in.”

A cloud of yellow dust surged forward, hitting Su Cheng head-on and coating her face. She truly wanted to praise their seamless coordination. With sand in her eyes and mouth, she frantically closed her eyes and instinctively pulled open the back door, diving inside and tumbling to the innermost seat. Hu Ziyuan followed closely, stepping in.

Before the door could even close, Ling Yuexi sharply turned the steering wheel and floored the accelerator, speeding away.

Hu Ziyuan took an inhibitor patch and placed it on the back of her neck. With the window open and the armored vehicle speeding along, the rosemary scent quickly dissipated.

“Many thanks,” she said, handing a bottle of water to Su Cheng. “You’ve helped me so much; I don’t know how to repay you~”

Oh, dear heavens… What’s gotten into them today? Even Hu Ziyuan isn’t normal! This is the first time she’s spoken to me so softly and sweetly.

Su Cheng recoiled, startled by her saccharine voice. She closed her eyes, took the water, and first rinsed her mouth, spitting out the sand before speaking, “Anything is fine, as long as it doesn’t involve pledging yourself to me.” Thinking of the close call just now, her hands trembled slightly. She wasn’t sure if it was from the lingering tension or simply overexertion… Thankfully, it was all over. As long as everyone was safe, that’s all that mattered.

The expected smack on the head didn’t come, and Su Cheng paused slightly, suddenly finding it abnormal. Speeding up her movements, she quickly lowered her head to rub her eyes…

“Hahaha, then I’ll remember this favor of yours~”

With a loud “smack,” Hu Ziyuan slapped her hard, then leaned back and hummed a tune again; her mood was exceptionally good. Su Cheng, who nearly threw up from the sudden blow: Motherfcker…*

The sand finally rubbed out, and she straightened up, teary-eyed, looking around the car—I need to wash again; I must have seen wrong…

Trembling, Su Cheng poured a little more water into her hand, vigorously rubbing and washing her entire face. Finally, she lifted her head again—

“Why is she still here?!” Her voice was shrill, as if she had suffered an intense shock.

Beside Hu Ziyuan, in the outermost seat by the door, lay an unconscious person. She rested quietly on Hu Ziyuan’s lap, her blue hair and familiar white uniform stinging Su Cheng’s eyes…

Why was Tang Jin in the car?!

“She’s been here all along,” Hu Ziyuan said, caressing Tang Jin’s cheek. “I brought her when I got in. Don’t worry, she’s very obedient after the injection~”

“…”

Help me. Su Cheng felt a wave of dizziness.

“You… you need to let her go,” she stammered, covering her face and trying to breathe. “We can’t capture this person…”

How did I, in a moment of carelessness, drag Tang Jin into this… again? My original intention was just to protect Hu Ziyuan!

“No way,” Hu Ziyuan frowned. “Why not? She set a trap to catch me; why can’t I catch her?”

Su Cheng’s head buzzed. “This is different, this, this…”

“It is indeed different.” Just as Su Cheng struggled for words, Ling Yuexi suddenly chimed in, bringing the car to a halt. “An A-tier Alpha cannot be left alive.” Ling Yuexi had noticed Tang Jin when Hu Ziyuan first got in, but at the time, the situation was urgent, and she was afraid of encountering more people from Dragon’s Domain, so she had driven straight here. Now, they were alone, with no pursuers, so they would deal with it here.

“Exactly! Cannot be left alive!” Seeing Ling Yuexi speak, Su Cheng immediately gained confidence, her tone firm as she emphatically agreed, “Quickly, throw her out!”

“No throwing!”

“Throw!”

******

Seeing the two bickering and twisting her words, Ling Yuexi felt a headache coming on. She raised a hand, tapped the car window, and in a cold, deliberate tone, stated, “What I meant is, leave no one alive.”

The surroundings were desolate. The wind swept fine sand across the empty land, and a few small pebbles struck the vehicle with a crisp sound. Inside the car, silence reigned. The two who had just been arguing were now as if a pause button had been pressed; even their movements were frozen.

What to do? Ling Yuexi had a gun; there was a real chance she would take her life. Tang Jin wasn’t a disabled Alpha and not as easy to bully as Cheng Su, and leaving her alive was indeed too dangerous. But Hu Ziyuan truly didn’t want to let her go…

A layer of sweat seeped into her palms. Hu Ziyuan pressed her lips together, casting a pitiable glance at the person beside her—Help me.

Huh??? Su Cheng, for some unknown reason, understood immediately. I’ll be damned… You didn’t think about the situation when you dragged her into the car, did you?! Now you remember to ask for my help?! What can I do?! Take a bullet for her?

The other woman raised an eyebrow, then winked: “Anything concerning Ling Yuexi, I will tell you everything, without holding back.”

Su Cheng closed her eyes and let out a heavy sigh through her nose: Deal.

Ling Yuexi, sitting alone in the front, was completely unaware that the two had, unbeknownst to her, reached a “strategic cooperation.” Her previous statement seemed to have fallen into a bottomless pit; there was no response. She looked at the rearview mirror, bewildered. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Cheng Su say, “This person really can’t be killed, you know~”

“Why?” Ling Yuexi frowned. In this remote wilderness, what difference would killing her make?

“Keeping her alive has greater use!” Su Cheng rolled up her sleeve, brought two fingers together, pointed them in the air, and asked earnestly, “Think about it, who is she?”

Hu Ziyuan immediately raised her hand to blurt out the answer: “General Suanni! A member of the Dawn!”

“Exactly!” Su Cheng slapped her thigh. “In Dragon’s Domain, she’s someone who knows everything, from heaven to earth. How many secrets could you pry from her? How much intelligence could you gain? Her value will far exceed your imagination! It’s a profitable investment, dear!”

“Precisely~” Hu Ziyuan looked at her teammate with repeated approval. “If even a disabled Alpha like Su Su can help us infiltrate Dragon’s Domain, then an A-tier Alpha like Tang Jin surely can…”

“Get us half of Dragon’s Domain!”

“Hahahaha, it’d be effortless!”

“…” Ling Yuexi looked at them without any emotions. The two, who had just been at loggerheads, were now coordinating in perfect harmony. Ling Yuexi’s eyes narrowed slightly. She calmly crossed her arms over her chest and said, “Speak. What scheme are you two cooking up now?”

“What do you mean ‘now’?”

The two exchanged a quick glance. Su Cheng subtly waved a hand, as if saying, “Don’t panic.”

“Look at you, saying such things~” With an alluring smile spreading across her face, Su Cheng reached from behind and lightly stroked Ling Yuexi’s shoulder. “Isn’t this all for your benefit~?”

“For my benefit?”

“Of course! You have already eaten enough meat; aren’t you going to let your best friend have some soup?”