Lin Xiao and his group ran over quickly.

Tyrone, who was directing the Awakened Ones, heard footsteps and looked over. When he saw Lin Xiao and the others, he smiled.

"Haha, you guys are a bit slow? I thought you had already entered headquarters."

Lin Xiao waved his hand: "No, you saw the live broadcast before, right? It was a mess outside. We dealt with the infected patients outside before coming here."

Tyrone nodded slightly: "We encountered some along the way and dealt with them. However, considering that the situation at headquarters is more complicated, we didn't stop and came directly to headquarters."

"You're right. How's the situation at headquarters now?"

Tyrone's expression was serious, and he shook his head slightly: "We haven't been able to contact them since before; the mental radiation is too severe."

Lin Xiao was not surprised.

Just then, Lu Ning looked at Tai Long and calmly said, "The level of mental pollution in your body has increased. In this environment, you will be more susceptible to disease."

Hearing this, Lin Xiao's expression changed slightly, and then he said, "Old man, leave the rest to us. You and these guys aren't from the Mist Bureau, so don't go to headquarters. Just help us deal with some of the infected people on the outskirts."

Tyrone frowned and said, "What are you talking about? I know my own situation. You've all seen the exaggerated mental radiation at headquarters; it's already visible to the naked eye. Do you think just a few of you can handle it? Every extra person adds to our strength."

“But your condition is unstable.” Lin Xiao frowned and said, “If you become ill, it will be bad for us.”

Tyrone grinned: "Don't worry, I'll let you know in advance when I'm about to turn into a monster, so don't hold back then."

"you……!"

"Alright, enough nonsense. Quickly deal with these infected patients and then head to headquarters. The situation there doesn't look good; every extra minute we waste increases the danger."

Tyrone interrupted Lin Xiao impatiently.

Colin adjusted his glasses and said, "Captain, we don't have much time left."

Lin Xiao nodded slightly with a serious face: "Alright."

With the addition of Lin Xiao and his group, the infected individuals, who could have held on for a while, were quickly killed.

After eliminating the infected individuals, the group headed towards headquarters, with Tyrone introducing Lin Xiao and the others to the free awakeners present.

To be honest, it doesn't need much introduction.

After all, most of the free-spirited people that Tyrone knew went to the Tree Bar.

Lin Xiao, Colin, and Li Mu were all regulars at the Tree Bar, so they naturally knew each other.

The main purpose was to introduce Lu Ning and the other newcomers to the Free Awakeners.

Tyrone also emphasized Lu Ning: "Guys, don't let his young appearance fool you. He can work with Lin Xiao to deal with fifth-tier mutated patients! His own strength has already reached the second tier. Don't treat him like a newbie. If you're in danger later, it's not shameful to ask him for help!"

The group of awakened free spirits looked at Lu Ning with some surprise.

Lin Xiao, standing to the side, chuckled and said, "Lu Ning has already reached the third level."

Tyrone's eyes widened, and he even paused in his running: "Tier 3!?"

His eyes were filled with shock as he looked at Lu Ning.

Lu Ning nodded calmly: "Mm."

"Hiss... How long has it been? He's already at level three?"

The others, who were initially just a little surprised, were now equally astonished.

Judging from what Tailong said, Lu Ning had only awakened his powers a few months ago.

Reaching level three in just a few months?

What kind of monster is this?

Lu Ning's gaze swept over the group of Free Awakeners, and many of the lower-level Free Awakeners looked away, not daring to meet Lu Ning's eyes.

Lu Ning calmly said, "You can call me if you encounter danger, but I can't guarantee I can save you."

Many freedom-aware individuals immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

I originally thought Lu Ning was hard to approach because of his cold demeanor, but I didn't expect him to be so easy to talk to.

They were even willing to save them when they were in danger.

The awakened ones all spoke up: "Thank you, Commander Lu Ning. The mission is important, we won't cause you any trouble."

"Yes, if it's convenient, it's fine for you to save us, sir. But if it will affect the rescue of the Mist Bureau headquarters, then you don't need to save us."

“That’s right! We came here with Boss Tyron because we were determined, even if it meant death. After all, if the Mist Bureau headquarters is captured, our base city will be gone too. Everything is for the safety of the base city!”

"That's right! We can die, but the Mist Bureau headquarters must be safe!"

Lu Ning listened calmly, his gaze sweeping over the many awakened free spirits, and nodded slightly: "Okay."

He said no more.

Wang Qiwen and Qiu Yuelin were somewhat shocked.

Unexpectedly, these awakened free spirits were willing to sacrifice themselves for the headquarters of the Bureau of Fog.

Even they are still somewhat afraid.

Wei Xuan noticed Wang Qiwen and Qiu Yuelin's expressions and smiled, "Surprised?"

Wang Qiwen glanced at Wei Xuan, somewhat puzzled: "Why aren't you surprised?"

Wei Xuan grinned: "Isn't that obvious? If we humans didn't unite in the face of danger, we would have been destroyed long ago. Not only them, but even ordinary sheriffs wouldn't mind sacrificing themselves in danger, as long as they can ensure the safety of the base city and the survival of the majority of humans, it's worth it."

Seeing Wei Xuan's determined gaze, Wang Qiwen, unusually, did not mock him.

Qiu Yuelin took a deep breath, tightened her grip on the battle axe on her back, and her expression became much more determined: "I don't want anything to happen to the base city either. If something happens to the base city, my parents will die too, and I don't want them to die."

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