Chapter 77 Turning Cheng Gan to the Side
Watching Chen Jianguo stagger away, Zhou Jue felt a mix of emotions. He wondered if Uncle Chen was imagining some kind of "life hanging by a thread" or "survival in a desperate situation."
Although she did encounter danger and was indeed affected by the bomb blast, she did not regret it. If she had another chance, she would still make the same choice!
She knew that behind her were a group of lovely and respectable people, protecting her in their own way and with all their might. This profound trust was a treasure she could never buy in any other world.
Besides, she really didn't suffer any external injuries!
Zhou Jue returned to his room, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to carefully examine the changes in himself since his return.
Three layers of foundation!
Spiritual energy flowed slowly through my meridians, and a sense of power filled my limbs and bones.
Although she couldn't cultivate and practice breathing exercises on Earth, she could still utilize this power. Without resorting to powerful firearms, ordinary people would likely be unable to harm her. Furthermore, with the golden light of her accumulated merit protecting her from all evil, and her abundant weapons and tools, her current strength would be an absolute game-changer on Earth.
A sense of security I've never felt before!
Since that's the case...
A sly smile slowly crept onto Zhou Jue's lips.
Grandpa Zhang asked her to search for unclaimed items containing special energy within the territory to make up for the 10,000 points she had consumed.
This suggestion is thoughtful and well-intentioned.
But... the scope is too narrow!
If you're trying to get freebies in China, it would be embarrassing if you accidentally stole the foundation of some famous mountain or river. Besides, it's your own territory, and it would hurt to have your sheep completely plucked.
But if you go and take advantage of outsiders...
That feeling is completely different! Not only is there no psychological burden, but there is also a sense of joy in acting on behalf of heaven and eliminating evil for the people!
Hehehe...
The more Zhou Jue thought about it, the more brilliant the idea seemed, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She immediately got up and found Cheng Gan, who was standing guard outside the small building.
"Sister Cheng Gan, come in and have a seat." Zhou Jue warmly pulled her in.
Cheng Gan was still dressed in his smart combat uniform, his posture upright, but the look in his eyes when he looked at Zhou Jue was a little softer than before.
"What's up?"
"Well, I wanted to discuss something with you." Zhou Jue poured her a glass of water and got straight to the point: "Didn't Grandpa Zhang ask me to go out and search for resources to make up for the points deficit? I'm thinking... to pull off something big."
"He's up to something big?" Cheng Gan raised an eyebrow, his eyes sharpening.
"Yes!" Zhou Jue leaned closer and lowered his voice, "I want to go abroad!"
"no!"
Cheng Gan blurted it out almost instinctively, his expression instantly becoming extremely serious.
"Absolutely not! Your safety is the highest priority! In China, we can provide comprehensive protection and support, but once you go abroad, the environment is complex and there are too many variables. We cannot guarantee your absolute safety!"
This reaction was exactly what Zhou Jue had expected.
She remained calm and asked with a smile, "Sister Cheng Gan, don't get agitated. Do you think, with my current abilities, anyone on Blue Star can truly threaten me?"
Cheng Gan fell silent.
She had taught Zhou Jue about firearms, and it was fair to say that Zhou Jue's marksmanship was already superb. In addition, she had personally witnessed Zhou Jue's methods. His ability to move objects out of thin air and appear and disappear unpredictably was beyond conventional understanding.
Not to mention her achievements in single-handedly "stirring up trouble" in the post-apocalyptic world.
“I know you’re worried about me,” Zhou Jue continued, “but think about it, there are so many famous mountains and rivers and so many ancient ruins in the world, who knows how many treasures they hold.”
"Looking within the country is too inefficient and can easily cause unnecessary trouble."
"But it's different abroad. Those places are chaotic to begin with. Even if something happens, who knows who did it?"
She coaxed him gently, her voice carrying a seductive power: "We're going on a 'treasure hunt,' not a war. If we can win, we'll take it; if we can't, we'll run. Who can stop me? Besides, I'm not alone. Don't I have you with me?"
Cheng Gan's heart began to pound violently.
She knew that Zhou Jue was telling the truth.
The thought of being able to "take back" the precious possessions of those countries with ulterior motives filled her with a strange excitement.
But her duty as a soldier kept her grounded: "No, this is a matter of principle. The commander's order is to search within the territory, and we cannot disobey orders."
Zhou Jue saw that although she verbally refused, her eyes were already starting to wander, and he knew that this matter had a chance.
She grabbed Cheng Gan's hand and winked mysteriously, "Sister Cheng Gan, look, the commander's order is for us to search within the 'territorial boundaries'."
"But the world is so big, and maps are so complex. What if something happens while we're flying in the sky...?"
She dragged out her words, looking completely innocent.
"I mean, what if the navigation system suddenly malfunctions, or a gust of wind blows and we accidentally get 'lost' and fly into someone else's airspace? There's nothing we can do about that."
Cheng Gan's breath hitched.
She stared at Zhou Jue's "I'm so innocent" face, and her mind went blank for a moment before she instantly understood what he meant.
It's not about being afraid of getting lost!
This was clearly a pre-planned attempt to "get lost"!
“Moreover,” Zhou Jue continued, “even if we ‘get lost’ and find something good on someone else’s turf, we’re the ones who found it first, right?”
"Following the principle of not wasting anything, we brought it back to contribute to the country. What do you call that?"
"This is a pleasant surprise! When the leaders find out, they might even praise us!"
Cheng Gan's lips twitched uncontrollably.
She realized that her understanding of Zhou Jue's "flexibility" was still too superficial.
She was persuaded.
But as a soldier, there are some things that cannot be said too explicitly.
Cheng Gan cleared his throat, abruptly straightened his face, and emphasized, word by word, in a businesslike, cold tone:
"Comrade Zhou Jue! I must remind you again!"
"Our mission is to search and report only within the country! Going abroad is not an option!"
She deliberately emphasized the words "only," "within the country," and "report," but a sly glint flashed in her bright eyes.
Zhou Jue immediately understood.
She abruptly stood up straight, gave a somewhat imperfect military salute, and answered in a booming voice:
"Yes, sir! We will obey orders! We will only search within the country's borders!"
Deep inside, a little voice was already standing with its hands on its hips, laughing wildly.
Ugh, this is giving me a headache.
What if it accidentally flies over the border?
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