After failing her nirvana, the Phoenix Empress opened her eyes to find herself reborn into a mortal girl in a world of declining magic. This girl was also the true daughter of a wealthy family, los...
Chapter 312 Warning
There was no context to this statement, and Instructor Zhao and Murong Xuan were completely confused.
"What's the meaning?"
Murong Xuan asked with a frown.
"The world is about to change. All kinds of monsters and demons may appear. You better be prepared."
Chief Instructor Zhao and Murong Xuan were both startled and were about to ask again when Huo Qinghuang turned around and walked towards the military base.
“If you don’t forge ahead bravely, you will eventually become a gnat in the ocean and disappear in the long river of time.”
The night wind carried a light whisper and blew into the ears of the two people, carrying a hint of unfathomable meaning.
Chief Instructor Zhao and Murong Xuan stood there, unable to calm down for a long time.
Although Huo Qinghuang's words were brief, they seemed to contain some deep meaning, making them feel an invisible pressure.
"What does she know?"
Murong Xuan murmured softly, his brows furrowed.
Chief Instructor Zhao was silent for a moment, then patted Murong Xuan on the shoulder and said, "No matter what she knows, we must be prepared. I'm afraid the days ahead will not be peaceful."
"The world will change. Perhaps this is the future she senses."
He looked deeply as he watched Huo Qinghuang's figure disappear in the direction of the base.
Murong Xuan frowned, feeling uneasy.
"The world is going to change? This is too mysterious, but looking at Huo Qinghuang, it doesn't seem like he's joking. Is there going to be a catastrophe?"
He muttered, a hint of surprise in his voice.
In his past understanding, even if facing a powerful opponent, he would be able to deal with it with his family's background and his own strength.
But now, Huo Qinghuang's words made him feel unprecedented pressure.
"Let's go. Don't think too much. It's just a matter of fighting back and covering up the damage."
Instructor Zhao shook his head and signaled the soldiers behind him to move the monster's body to the military base.
Along the way, the moonlight shone on them, lengthening their shadows and creating a heavy and depressing atmosphere.
After returning to the base, Chief Instructor Zhao hurried to report the situation to his superiors, while Huo Qinghuang and Murong Xuan returned to their dormitories.
Seeing her coming back, Lin Xuan quickly came forward and said, "Qing Huang, are you okay? I heard that you encountered a monster?"
Huo Qinghuang nodded: "It has been resolved."
Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, then asked nervously, "Where's Li Jiaojiao? How is she?"
"He is seriously injured and has been sent to the infirmary." Huo Qinghuang said with a frown.
Lin Xuan's face changed slightly, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes: "I hope she is okay..."
At the same time, Murong Xuan also returned to his dormitory.
He was lying on the bed, the scene of Huo Qinghuang smashing the monster with one punch kept appearing in his mind, and he felt shocked and confused.
"Huo Qinghuang, what is your origin?"
Murong Xuan murmured in a low voice.
He had never seen such a fierce and domineering woman. It seemed as if she was hiding countless secrets and was unfathomable.
The opponent's strength and words make people feel an invisible sense of oppression.
He recalled Huo Qinghuang's performance in the woods. That kind of calmness and the momentum of killing with one strike were not something that ordinary people could possess.
Every word she said seemed to carry some kind of prophetic meaning, which made people think deeply.
"Is there really going to be some drastic changes in this world?"
Murong Xuan had a vague premonition in his heart.
The other students in the dormitory had already started snoring, but Murong Xuan stared at the ceiling with wide eyes. His thoughts became increasingly confused and he could not fall asleep for a long time.
…
The next morning was supposed to be the day for freshmen to return to school, but the atmosphere in the base was solemn. Several teams of fully armed elite soldiers left the military base early in the morning, apparently carrying out some secret mission.
Zhou Siqing made quite a commotion last night, and the news has spread. The freshmen are all in a panic, and no one has dared to leave the base gate so far.
The class monitor gathered several students from the Archaeology Department and went to visit Li Jiaojiao before leaving the base.
Huo Qinghuang, Lin Xuan and Murong Xuan were also among them.
According to the squad leader, it was they who rescued Li Jiaojiao, so they would feel more at ease if they went to take a look.
Huo Qinghuang didn't want to waste her time on these meaningless things, but Lin Xuan, this outgoing guy, took advantage of his familiarity with her and dragged her along.
The class monitor was just about to persuade Murong Xuan when he saw him lift his long legs and walk a few steps behind several classmates.
"Huh? This guy is quite self-aware."
The squad leader scratched his head, feeling quite happy and proud.
In the infirmary, Li Jiaojiao was lying on the hospital bed, her face as pale as paper, her body wrapped in layers of bandages, and various instruments making faint "beeping" sounds.
The doctors were busy working nervously. An elderly doctor came over and said with a tired look, "She is out of danger for now, but her body is seriously injured and it will take a long time for her to recover.
Moreover, her spirit has been greatly stimulated and she may need the intervention of a psychologist after she wakes up.”
"Her hands..."
Looking at Li Jiaojiao's left hand which was obviously half shorter, Lin Xuan asked hesitantly.
The older doctor shook his head and said with regret: "Her arm was already like this when she was brought here. If the broken half of the arm was still there, maybe it could be reattached. Unfortunately..."
The squad leader opened his mouth and turned to look at Huo Qinghuang.
Huo Qinghuang didn't say anything, but Murong Xuan said, "That half of the arm should be in the monster's stomach."
Several students turned pale and said hurriedly, "Hasn't the monster been killed? If we dissect it now, can we still use the arm?"
The doctor shook his head. "It's been too long, and it's likely been corroded in the monster's stomach. Even if we find it, it can't be used."
After hearing the doctor's words, everyone fell silent and the atmosphere became even heavier.
Li Jiaojiao's injuries were more serious than they had imagined, and the lost arm made them feel powerless.
Huo Qinghuang stood aside, her expression still calm, as if all this was within her expectations.
“What can we do?”
The squad leader was silent for a moment and then asked.
The doctor sighed and said, "Now we can only wait for her to wake up and then formulate a follow-up treatment plan based on her recovery. As classmates, you can spend more time with her and give her some spiritual support."
"But we're going back to school soon, she can't move yet, right?"
The squad leader whispered, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
"Then there is nothing we can do. She is still in a condition where she cannot be moved. The visiting time is over. You should go back."
The doctor started to send people out.
Huo Qinghuang remained silent. He glanced at Li Jiaojiao indifferently, then turned and left the infirmary.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan and Murong Xuan followed.
"Do you think she can recover?" Murong Xuan caught up with Huo Qinghuang and asked in a low voice.
Huo Qinghuang paused and looked at him as if he were a fool: "If you lost an arm instead, could you recover?"
Murong Xuan: “…”
Lin Xuan rolled her eyes at him.
This guy is really asking unnecessary questions.
Several people walked out in silence, and just as they walked out of the infirmary door, they ran into Zhou Siqing.