111. Chapter 111: This is Compound Six, the Price is Losing a Segment of Memory
"Let's meet and talk. I'll send you the address," Xia Shang said before hanging up the phone.
Half an hour later, the two met at a Coffee Shop.
As soon as Hughie saw Xia Shang, he looked like he had found his only savior. Without waiting for Xia Shang to ask, he recounted everything he had experienced during this period. "That's how it is. That bastard Billy, he completely doesn't care whether we live or die."
"So, you came to me this time because you want me to rescue Frenchie and the others," Xia Shang said, lowering his head and slowly stirring the coffee in his cup with a silver spoon.
"That's right. I looked for Starlight before, but she didn't agree."
Hughie now wore a mask whenever he went out, otherwise, he would easily be recognized. Just a few hours ago, he had experienced this kind of situation. Fortunately, he had a flash of inspiration at the time, ducking into a Women's Restroom and escaping through the window.
"Sorry, I don't have time," Xia Shang shook his head expressionlessly.
"Please, you're the only one who can help me now."
Hughie pleaded.
"Don't worry, I didn't say I wouldn't help you," Xia Shang stopped stirring. He looked at Hughie and said, "I have something that can help you rescue Frenchie and the others, but you'll have to pay a price."
"What is it?" Hughie frowned. He was so poor now he could collect government relief money. If Xia Shang wanted money, he really couldn't afford it.
"Compound Six."
Xia Shang took out a syringe containing red liquid from his chest. Under the light overhead, the liquid refracted a mesmerizingly seductive red glow. "This thing can give you powerful strength in a short period, and unlike Compound V, its harm to the human body is practically negligible."
"Compound Six?" Hughie curiously took the "Compound Six" handed to him by Xia Shang. After careful observation, he found that the liquid inside was not as clear as Compound V. If he had to describe it in one word, it would be blood, but it was even redder than blood, close to the color of a pigeon's blood ruby.
"What's the difference between this and Compound V?" Having gone through the Kimiko incident, Hughie currently kept his distance from Compound V. He didn't want to inexplicably become a test subject.
"The difference is huge. At least it won't damage your brain. Of course, there are side effects. After injection, you will lose the memory of when you used it, and your superpower will disappear after the effects wear off. Oh, a friendly reminder, this stuff has a very short shelf life. You'd better inject it now." Xia Shang picked up his coffee, waiting for Hughie to make a decision.
Hughie was extremely hesitant at this moment. He gritted his teeth and said, "Is there really no other choice?"
Xia Shang shook his head indifferently.
"Are you sure it won't cause any harm to my body after its effects wear off?" Hughie was still struggling. It wasn't until Xia Shang finished the entire cup of coffee that he made his decision. "I'll trust you this one time."
Hughie inserted the syringe into his arm and pushed the liquid into his body. As the red liquid gradually entered Hughie's body, he seemed to sense a change.
"Is this my superpower?" After pulling out the syringe, Hughie watched as a Blood Spike emerged from his palm. At the same time, he felt like he had endless strength. This strange feeling couldn't help but make him somewhat addicted.
*Snap!* Xia Shang snapped his fingers. The moment the sound rang out, Hughie's eyes immediately became dazed. Afterward, Xia Shang led him out of the Coffee Shop.
Coming to a corner without a camera, Xia Shang patted Hughie's shoulder. The next second, his face melted like a wax figure. When he walked out of the corner, he had already transformed into Hughie's appearance.
Immediately after, he arrived at the Inn where Hughie had previously lived. Before he could even take out the key, he was captured on the spot by a group of crouching SWAT officers. Xia Shang did not resist and was quickly sent to the CIA's Black Prison.
"Are you okay? Did you break any bones?" Frenchie leaned forward and asked Xia Shang.
Xia Shang, whose hood had been removed, looked at the two people in front of him and shook his head, saying, "No."
"What about Billy? Was he also caught?" Frenchie was very concerned about Billy's whereabouts.
"No, he hasn't given up on his plan, but I'm here to save you."
"You came here intentionally? Not with Billy?" Xia Shang's actions were beyond Mother's Milk's expectation. The two of them were very moved. Frenchie even wanted to kiss Xia Shang, but Xia Shang dodged him.
"Listen, someone gave me an injection called Compound Six, and I've already injected it. I can take you out now," Xia Shang said, opening his palm. A Blood Blade emerged from his palm.
"Oh! My God, you actually injected Compound V, damn it!"
Frenchie covered his head and said painfully, "You shouldn't have come to rescue us. Your sacrifice is too great. Even if we are rescued, we won't be able to forgive ourselves. Hughie, maybe you really shouldn't have come."
However, Mother's Milk on the side showed a strange expression. "Wait, if I heard correctly, you injected Compound Six? What the hell is that?"
Mother's Milk was dumbfounded. Is there such a thing as Compound Six? Could it be a new product researched by Vought International?
"The mysterious person gave it to me. They said it doesn't harm the human body. The only side effect is that you lose the memory of when you use it. I can't worry about that now, I'll take you out first." It must be said that Xia Shang's acting skill was getting better and better. His imitation of Hughie's expression was incredibly lifelike. Moreover, the most perfect part was that even if he showed a flaw,
Mother's Milk and Frenchie would only think it was a side effect from the injection and wouldn't doubt Hughie's true identity.
"He can even produce something like this. That guy is getting more and more mysterious."
While Mother's Milk was sighing, Xia Shang had already cut off the lock on the Iron Door. "It's open."
"It's that effective?" Frenchie reached out and grabbed the Iron Door. With not much effort, he pushed it open.
"Shit, I think I need this stuff too."
But they didn't realize that their actions had already triggered the motion capture alarm. Afterward, led by Frenchie, the three began searching for the cell where Kimiko was held.
Since it was a CIA Black Prison, the security here was not as strict as a formal prison. And judging from the surrounding environment, this place was likely a disused Underground Parking Garage or a disused Training Ground of the CIA.
Soon, the three found Kimiko on an operating table behind a glass wall.
"Stop looking, let's get her out first." Xia Shang couldn't stand the two of them showing affection through the glass. *Bang!* He punched the tempered glass. The spot he hit instantly shattered like a spider web.
On the other side, the guards had already received the alarm and informed Homelander about their escape.
Homelander didn't pay much attention. He was currently talking to A-Train. On the table between the two, several rows of Compound V were laid out.
"Are you sure you want to inject this much Compound V at once?" Homelander leaned back on the sofa, watching A-Train inject tube after tube of Compound V into his body. "My eyes can already see your poor heart crying out in pain."
"I have no choice. I can't be replaced." A-Train endured the immense pain, his eyeballs filled with blood threads.
"Billy's subordinates escaped from prison. Go catch them back."
Homelander was only in a good mood, which was why he advised A-Train a couple of times. To be honest, why would he care about A-Train's life or death?
(End of Chapter)