"Is this... Is it Cong Nanxue?" Shen Jingqi's voice trembled, his eyes filled with shock and confusion.

Xu An frowned, carefully observing the glass container, and said, "Not entirely sure, but it's very likely. It seems this laboratory has a deeper connection with Cong Nanxue."

At that moment, the liquid in the glass container suddenly began to churn, and the blurred figure inside started to wriggle, seemingly struggling to break free.

"Not good, it looks like something is coming out!" Xu An shouted loudly, pulling Shen Jingqi back a few steps.

Suddenly, there was a loud "bang" as the glass container exploded, and green liquid splattered everywhere. The figure slowly rose from the liquid, gradually becoming clear—it was indeed Cong Nanxue. But now, Cong Nanxue's eyes were vacant, her expression twisted, as if she'd lost her mind.

"Cong Nanxue, what's wrong? It's us!" Shen Jingqi shouted loudly, his eyes filled with anxiety and worry.

However, Cong Nanxue seemed not to hear him, she let out a furious roar and lunged toward them. Shen Jingqi and Xu An quickly dodged, fleeing around the room while Cong Nanxue relentlessly chased them.

"We need to find a way to bring her back to her senses!" Xu An shouted, a hint of urgency in his eyes.

While running, Shen Jingqi thought of something, recalling a method mentioned in a diary that might awaken Cong Nanxue's consciousness. "Xu An, I remember the diary mentioned that this state might be due to the soul being disturbed by some interference. We can use a special sound frequency to awaken her!" he shouted.

Xu An nodded and said, "Okay, but where do we find that sound now?"

Just then, Shen Jingqi suddenly noticed an old phonograph in the corner of the room. His eyes lit up and he said, "Got it, that phonograph might do the trick!"

The two rushed to the phonograph, Shen Jingqi frantically fiddling with it. Finally, the phonograph began to emit sound. The sound was of a special frequency, seemingly having a magical power.

Upon hearing the sound, Cong Nanxue's body trembled slightly, and a trace of clarity returned to her eyes. She stopped in her tracks, looking at Shen Jingqi and Xu An, her eyes filled with confusion and disorientation.

"You... Who are you? How did I end up here?" Cong Nanxue asked weakly.

Seeing this, Shen Jingqi and Xu An felt a surge of joy and quickly said, "We're here to rescue you, Cong Nanxue. You've been trapped in this experiment, but now it's alright."

Cong Nanxue frowned, trying hard to recall, suddenly her face showed an expression of pain. "I remember now, this experiment... is a trap. Someone wants to use this power for a hidden purpose," she said, her eyes filled with anger and fear.

"Who? Who's behind all this?" Xu An asked, a trace of determination in his eyes, intent on finding the mastermind.

Cong Nanxue shook her head and said, "I don't know, I just know they're very powerful. We must be careful."

At that moment, footsteps suddenly echoed in the laboratory, heavy and forceful, carrying a sense of oppression.

"Not good, someone's coming!" Shen Jingqi said cautiously, his eyes filled with tension.

Shen Jingqi and Xu An quickly hid, pressing tightly against the wall, not daring to breathe loudly.

Through the gap, they saw several black-clad figures entering the room. Their steps were steady and powerful, each step felt like it was stomping on Shen Jingqi and Xu An's hearts. Masks covered their faces, sinister and terrifying, resembling demons crawling out from Hell, making one shiver at the sight. Beneath the masks, their features were indistinguishable, but their eyes showed a savagery and greed, like two cold blades stabbing straight at Shen Jingqi and Xu An.

"They've finally arrived, looks like our plan needs to be accelerated," said one of the Black-clothed Men, his voice deep and hoarse, as if forced from the depths of his throat, carrying a ghostly chill. The sound echoed in the empty room, like a Ghost's sigh, making Shen Jingqi and Xu An's spines tingle.

With a sudden jolt, Shen Jingqi's heart clenched, his fist tightening instinctively, his knuckles cracking with the force. Thoughts raced through his mind: "Who are these people? Why are they interested in this experiment? What is their plan?" He glanced at Xu An, who also displayed confusion and vigilance in his eyes.

"Hmph, this time we must seize that power, no one can stop us," said another Black-clothed Man, his eyes flickered with greedy flames, like burning fire, filled with yearning for unknown power. He spoke while scanning the room, seemingly searching for something.

Shen Jingqi and Xu An cautiously stepped out from their hiding place, each step taken with utmost care, fearing to make any sound. Their bodies were taut, like two leopards about to pounce on prey. Seizing the moment when the Black-clothed Men weren't paying attention, Shen Jingqi initiated the attack. Like a bolt of Thunder, he dashed toward the nearest enemy, delivering a swift kick to the man's knee. The Black-clothed Man, evidently surprised by the attack, staggered, nearly falling.

"Who?" the Black-clothed Man exclaimed, quickly recovering and turning to counterattack. But Shen Jingqi was prepared, agilely dodging and landing a punch on the Black-clothed Man's chest. The man groaned, stepping back several paces.

Xu An was equally unyielding, seizing the opportunity, he rushed at another Black-clothed Man. With fists clenched, he swung forcefully at the man's head. The Black-clothed Man sidestepped the blow, then kicked toward Xu An's abdomen. Xu An swiftly leaned back, evading the kick, then grabbed the man's ankle and hurled him aside.

For a moment, the laboratory descended into chaos, with shouts and clashes blending together. Shen Jingqi and Xu An relied on their wits and bravery to engage the Black-clothed Men in a fierce battle. Their movements agile and swift, each attack carrying immense power. The Black-clothed Men were undeterred, outnumbering them, coordinating to circle Shen Jingqi and Xu An.

During the fight, Shen Jingqi noticed one of the Black-clothed Men intentionally or inadvertently guarding a mysterious box. The box looked enigmatic, engraved with strange symbols. Shen Jingqi's mind stirred, he thought: "Could this box hold vital clues about the experiment? Perhaps it's the key to unraveling the mystery."

While maneuvering with the Black-clothed Men, he sought an opportunity to approach the box. Finally, spotting an opening, he darted towards it. The Black-clothed Men, realizing his intent, rushed to block him. Shen Jingqi dodged left and right, his eyes full of determination and resolve. Spotting a flaw in a Black-clothed Man's defense, he kicked the man's stomach and swiftly snatched the box.

"Put the box down!" shouted a Black-clothed Man, his eyes flaring with anger and urgency. He brandished his weapon, charging at Shen Jingqi.

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