In a blink of an eye, the weather turned cooler, drizzle fell from the sky, and the leaves on the trees slowly fell.

After Jiang Kang'an came back, he did not go to perform his duties, but stayed in Xu's house. Compared with the people in the house who were full of worries, Jiang Kang'an seemed much calmer.

When he learned that Aida was taken to the imperial prison, he went there.

After returning, Jiang Kangan looked at Bai Yan thoughtfully: "Didn't you discover during your time in Nan Gu that your high priest was secretly in contact with the general of Wala?"

"What?" Bai Yan's expression of surprise and confusion didn't seem fake. He even stood up and asked, "Are you serious?"

Although he asked this, he already knew the answer in his heart. Jiang Kangan was not a person who spoke without purpose. He could say it with such confidence, which meant he must have evidence.

Sure enough, Jiang Kang'an said, "Daiqin has now been taken back to the imperial prison. He said it himself, and your high priest also admitted it."

Bai Yan felt mixed emotions.

He fell into deep thought. Jiang Kang'an looked at his unpredictable expression and said slowly, "I heard a lot of news while I was out looking for medicine. One of them, combined with this news, I think is quite interesting."

"Daiqin once said that their contact began more than ten years ago. Judging by their ages, the high priest was only two years old when they began to correspond. How did a two-year-old child manage to pass the letter to Daiqin without being noticed by the Nan Gu people?"

Bai Yan said in a deep voice: "That's not the case. The previous high priest passed away not long ago. The one who contacted Daiqin should be the previous high priest."

"The previous high priest recuperated on the mountaintop after falling ill. All matters are handled by the current high priest. Outsiders are unaware of the existence of the previous high priest, so..."

"Oh..." Jiang Kang'an said in a long tone: "If that's the case, then it makes sense. But it seems that the former high priest really trained her as his successor. Every detail corresponds one by one, as if he had experienced it firsthand."

Hearing the hidden meaning in his words, Bai Yan was not good at lying and could only chuckle and say a few perfunctory words.

It was his perfunctory attitude that made Jiang Kangan more certain of his guess.

The former and current high priests are clearly the same person.

However, a person's face can be changed, but the physical condition cannot be changed. There is no way in this world that can turn an old woman into a young girl.

Putting aside all speculations, the only thing left is unbelievable, and it is also the final truth.

The words "resurrection from the dead" rose in Jiang Kang'an's mind, making him suddenly feel a little scared.

…

Everyone ran all the way towards the direction where Jiang Zhiyu and He Yanting were. When they arrived, they all collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath and unable to use any strength.

Fortunately, there was no poisonous fog in this room, giving them some breathing space.

Of course, this does not apply to those mutants who are immune to poison, they just breathe a little heavier.

The time machine was placed in the center, very conspicuous. Someone asked, "What is this?"

"The key to saving you."

Suddenly there was a sound at the door. Everyone looked over alertly and saw the gentleman sitting in a wheelchair, Professor Jing next to him with a bruised face and nose, and a few people behind him.

The gentleman seemed not to notice the looks in the crowd and asked in surprise, "They haven't mentioned this to you in all this time?"

What did you mention?

Everyone couldn't help but turn to look at Jiang Zhiyu, then turned back to look at the gentleman with questioning eyes.

"Hahahaha," the gentleman chuckled. "I thought you had no reservations, but it turns out you're still afraid. Well, let me tell you, one of these two is the Zombie King, who can help you summon the zombie virus in your body in advance, and the other is the Purifying Saint, who can evolve the virus and completely eliminate it."

"The thing in the middle is a time machine. As long as the two of them go back in time and eliminate the virus from everyone in advance, the zombie outbreak will naturally not happen, and the apocalypse will not come."

"It's a pity that these two don't seem to have the awareness to devote themselves to all mankind."

There seemed to be regret in the gentleman's tone, but his eyes were full of ill intentions.

The room was so quiet that you could almost hear a pin drop. The gentleman waited patiently.

As long as there is one person who opens his mouth to accuse, others will flock to him and point fingers at him. He will have to either follow the crowd's wishes and get on the time machine, or become an enemy of everyone and turn against his former partner.

If they rely on just the two of them, they might be able to fight their way out.

But after that, as long as this news gets out and everyone knows that they can save the end of the world, they will never be able to live a peaceful day again.

They can defeat one or two groups of people, but even if they are the best in the world, they will eventually run out of energy.

You don't have to put in any effort, someone will eventually bring them to you.

Time seems to have stopped at this moment.

…

Imperial Hospital, just as Xiao Mingye estimated, when he brought Chao Haisheng in, Du Chen had already woken up and was taking medicine.

When they see a stranger, they look at him and ask him questions.

Xiao Mingye stepped forward and took the bowl that Du Chen had finished drinking the medicine in, put it on the table beside him, and said with a smile: "This is the person who saved you that day."

Du Chen, who was seriously injured that day, had blurred vision. He could only recognize Xiao Mingye because he was too close to him, let alone Chao Haisheng who was some distance away from him.

After hearing what Xiao Mingye said, Du Chen immediately threw off the quilt, got out of bed and bowed to express his gratitude.

He was stopped by both Xiao Mingye and Chao Haisheng.

"Okay, you're still injured, it's important to take good care of yourself." Chao Haisheng said.

Xiao Mingye nodded in agreement: "It's not like they need you to bow and thank them..."

Before he could finish his words, Du Chen had already solemnly introduced himself: "Benefactor, I am the son of the Governor of Youzhou. Benefactor, you saved my life. If you need any help in the future, please feel free to ask. As long as it does not violate the moral principles of heaven and earth, Du Chen will do it for you even if he dies!"

Xiao Mingye: “…Puff.”

He wasn't laughing or angry, he just thought that the way he made such a solemn promise looked particularly cute.

As he was laughing secretly, the pain in his waist made his face twist instantly.

Du Chen looked at Chao Haisheng seriously, waiting for his reply, while twisting Xiao Mingye's waist fiercely.

Taking in all of this, Chao Haisheng put his fist to his lips to hide the bitter smile on his face and said softly, "Okay."

Xiao Mingye, who had finally broken free from his clutches, rubbed his waist and cursed, "Idiot, can't you tell who he looks like?"

Who does he look like? They all looked over with doubt, their eyes filled with complete unfamiliarity.

Chao Haisheng chuckled: "My name is Chao Haisheng."

Du Chen's eyes lit up: "You have the same name as Senior Chao?"

Chao Haisheng: “…”

Xiao Mingye: "..."

Xiao Mingye held his forehead.

Seeing that the two of them looked strange, they all reacted with wide eyes: "Could it be..."

He didn't finish his words. He took out a book from under his pillow, flipped to the middle with practiced hands, looked at the painting, then raised his head to look at the person: "It doesn't look like it..."