Chapter 383 Finding Dad

Fire Phoenix, however, understood another layer of meaning.

In other words, all that's needed is for Qingluan to agree.

I want to marry Qingluan!

The fire phoenix became very excited and flew around in the small, enclosed space.

Xie Tu ignored it.

He sat quietly in the car for a moment, then sent her a message on his communicator: "Have you had dinner?"

Xie Tu waited for a while, but the communicator remained silent, and he did not receive a reply.

We were in a hurry on the way back.

She probably went to bed early to rest.

Xie Tu didn't disturb her. He turned the key to start the armored vehicle and drove to the logistics department.

The car needs to be sent in for maintenance.

Also, replenish any lost equipment and tools found in the vehicle.

The scenery outside the car window rushed past.

As soon as the armored vehicle drove out of the operations building, Xie Tu suddenly slowed down and looked up.

The intersection not far away.

Two figures were strolling along the roadside.

He recognized them as Chief Shen and Minister Han just by their backs.

The two walked and talked, seemingly having just come out of the building, and turned left toward their homes.

Today, the base commander was not accompanied by any guards.

Such scenes are not common in normal times.

Xie Tu didn't disturb them, but drove slowly past, and turned right at the intersection to head towards the logistics department.

*

By the time Xie Tu got home, it was already eight o'clock at night.

He first went to the backyard to check on the strawberries he had planted. Because he didn't have time to take care of them, the strawberries that had grown were few in number and the fruit was whitish.

The leaves are slightly yellowed, but the root system is still relatively healthy.

He quickly went back inside and found garden shears, fertilizer, and some small tools for weeding.

After finishing, Xie Tu returned to the house.

Too lazy to bother, he rinsed the kettle with water, boiled some water, and took out two packets of instant noodles for dinner.

Fire Phoenix hasn't been home for a long time.

It picked up its red ball and went upstairs to play.

After being away for more than a month, the house was covered in dust.

Xie Tu took out his cleaning tools and began cleaning while the water was boiling.

He paused for a moment, then took out his communicator and sent another message to Yun Zhao.

"I'm home. Tomorrow I'll make steamed pork ribs with rice flour, spicy sliced ​​pork, and braised pork..." She'll definitely love it.

Yun Zhao naturally did not reply.

She stayed in the little bluebird's room and didn't come out.

A fairytale-like manor castle.

The vast space on the first floor has almost become a toy paradise.

Various kinds of dolls are stacked up in a neat and orderly fashion to form small hills, with pink bears, blue rabbits, and golden ducks piled up in layers and clustered together.

Yun Zhao dug through the pile of dolls and found the little bluebird at the very bottom.

The little guy was sullen, but he still took the initiative to jump into her arms.

Yun Zhao sat cross-legged on the soft carpet and whispered to it, "Daddy didn't mean it. He just... just couldn't understand why you appeared so early."

The little bluebird buried its head in preening its ruffled feathers.

They remained silent.

"The gatekeeper said that Dad is a strange person. Perhaps your appearance has shattered his perception, and he panicked for a moment, which is why he said those hurtful things."

Yun Zhao murmured, "Actually, Dad loves us very much. He didn't do it on purpose."

Yun Jue was just saying that.

A guide who loses their spiritual body can be seen in the example of Gatekeeper No. 88, whose spiritual realm collapsed and eventually mutated into a monster.

He couldn't possibly have really killed the little bluebird.

The little bluebird puffed up its cheeks, but proudly raised its head, [because Daddy can't kill me.]

It is powerful.

Yun Zhao naturally agreed, "Yes, you're amazing."

The little bluebird seemed to understand Yun Zhao's words, its little head slightly lowered, still unwilling to give up.

Let's go find Dad.

Ask him face to face.

Yun Zhao paused, this was her deepest thought.

She didn't want to continue doing quests; the Light Guide and the Dark Guide were actually irrelevant to her.

All she wants to know now is her father's whereabouts.

Then ask about everything in person.

She was actually a little uneasy inside.

If Yun Jue left her when she was young because of the little bluebird, then why hasn't he come looking for her now that she has awakened a second time?

Could it be that Dad has already...

Yun Zhao dared not think too deeply about it.

The gatekeeper said he had never seen a guide as powerful as his father, and since he was so strong, he must still be alive.

Yun Zhao refused to think about the existence of Contaminated Zone Six.

Because the timing doesn't match.

According to intelligence data, Zone Six has existed for over a hundred years.

It is one of the earliest contaminated areas to emerge in the dark apocalypse.

Yun Jue placed her in Contaminated Zone Six, probably just to use the special properties of the zone and the dark matter within it to suppress the Little Bluebird's power.

So that she can grow up smoothly.

As for why she was able to live there unharmed.

Yun Zhao felt that her father might have found a way to make her and the gatekeeper get along peacefully.

The gatekeeper of contaminated zone 111 is a case in point.

This proves that the goalkeeper can actually negotiate.

That's why the woman in the vision said he was crazy.

The little bluebird realized that she shared the same idea as her and hopped in front of her.

To reiterate: Go find your father.

Yun Zhao snapped out of his reverie, gently stroking its head with one hand, and murmured, "But where should we look?"

[Search everywhere!]

Yun Zhao: "But I need to eat and drink along the way, buy a car, and find a place to refuel."

It's easier said than done.

Moreover, her abrupt departure would trigger a series of events.

Involuntarily, images of Xie Tu and his teammates' trusting gazes, as well as the people of the town, surfaced in Yun Zhao's mind.

If she disappears, everyone will be very worried.

Especially Xie Tu... he'll definitely come looking for her.

The little bluebird chirped softly, almost forgetting that its true form was a useless piece of trash.

Those icy blue eyes darted around, and an idea came to mind.

Let the cook lead us to find him, so we can find Dad, and you'll have someone to take care of you.

cook?

Yun Zhao realized that the little bluebird was referring to Xie Tu.

Her expression was strange. "If I were to abduct an S-class sentinel from the base, the base would probably find me the very next day."

Yun Zhao almost didn't think twice, subconsciously assuming that Xie Tu would definitely agree.

But there were sentry posts everywhere outside.

Once their whereabouts are discovered, their exposure will happen in no time.

She had a flash of inspiration and suddenly came up with a good idea.

Actually, she went to look for it entirely while on a mission.

There are perfectly legitimate reasons, a map showing the distribution of survivors in the base, and the option to freeload supplies from outposts in various locations.

“How about we do it this way for our next mission?” Yun Zhao asked.

Little Bluebird: [Okay.]

I just want to go out and find my dad, I don't care what method I use.

*

Yun Zhao coaxed the little bluebird and finally brought the little guy out of the room.

She only then saw the message on the communicator.

Xie Tu: [Have you had dinner yet?]

Xie Tu: [I just got home. Tomorrow I'll make steamed pork ribs with rice flour, spicy sliced ​​pork, braised pork...]

Yun Zhao lowered his head and replied, "Okay."

Bai Yu had been waiting in the living room. When she saw her come out, she immediately got up and went to greet her.

“My aunt has come to invite us to eat several times, but I told her and the children to eat first and not to wait for us.”

Bai Yu saw the little bluebird raise its head and glance at her.

The proud little guy seems to be the same as before, with nothing seriously wrong.

Bai Yu felt relieved and took Yun Zhao out to eat next door.