Cheng Zhen's eyes were dark and brooding. When they went out to cut bamboo, Jiang Wan specifically reminded everyone to cut down all the bamboo and take it with them, so they actually had 1,000 tons of bamboo to complete the mission.
However, these missions in Dragon City are like a bottomless pit; once you complete one, what about the next?
"No rush, let's wait and see." He narrowed his eyes, and no one could guess what he was thinking.
The most anxious party should be Zhu Shacheng. They relied on Cheng Zhen and his group to complete the last mission, and they didn't have any bamboo left at all, so they couldn't complete this mission at all.
Upon hearing this, Yu Fen thought, "That makes sense! Let's see what they do first!"
"Alright, everyone go do what you were doing." Cheng Zhen dismissed everyone and returned to the RV with Jiang Wan.
Jiang Wan couldn't help but ask, "What are your plans?"
Cheng Zhen shook his head. All his composure and calmness in front of his subordinates had vanished, leaving only a deep and tired expression. He couldn't help but rub the corner of his eye.
"The situation in Dragon City is very strange. If they had given us a mission to hand over food and supplies, that would be one thing, but why are they asking us to hand over bamboo?"
After Cheng Zhen finished speaking, there was a moment of silence inside the RV.
Jiang Wan instinctively reminded him, "I'm worried that if you fail to complete the mission, you might be punished."
Cheng Zhen looked at her and asked, "In the previous missions, there must have been cities you didn't complete, right? Was there a penalty for that?"
"Back then, when the southern volcano erupted and the tectonic plates moved violently, Dragon City only informed Kowloon City and All Asia City, which were at the top of the mission rankings. Wasn't that a punishment for the other cities?" Jiang Wan calmly analyzed.
"So you mean we're handing in the mission this time? But if we hand it in this time, what about next time?"
Jiang Wan had no better solution, so she simply remained silent and started cooking.
For a moment, the atmosphere in both Zhusha City and Longxiang City became very somber.
Seven days passed peacefully between the two sides. On the eighth day, Jiang Ling appeared again, this time looking for Jiang Wan.
Prior to this, Cheng Zhen had already warned Jiang Wan: "Be careful of Zhu Sha City. I think they might still have designs on you."
Zhu Shacheng definitely couldn't hand over the bamboo, but at the same time they knew that Long Xiangcheng had many spatial ability users.
Aren't spatial ability users just for storing things?
They might have guessed that there would be bamboo in the space, so if they wanted bamboo, they would definitely start with Jiang Wan. But unexpectedly, this time Jiang Wan did not bring the city guards of Zhusha City, nor her usual fierce subordinates.
Instead, it was a middle-aged couple, who were also supporting an elderly man with white hair.
Just by looking at their appearance, Jiang Wan could guess their identities.
She gave a cold laugh and, instead of inviting them into the city to sit in the shade, blocked them directly outside the city gate.
"I'm sorry, the city walls are under construction and it's very chaotic everywhere. It's really inconvenient. Please come inside and talk here."
There is oxygen inside the city, but outside the city you must wear an oxygen mask.
"Hey, how can you be so rude, young lady? We are all your elders, is this how you treat your elders? Where is your upbringing and manners?" The one scolding her was a middle-aged man.
Jiang Wan stood still, glancing at them indifferently. Her expression wasn't exactly ugly, but it was definitely not pleasant: "All my elders are dead."
From birth, she only had her parents at home; she never saw any other elders. Jiang Cheng had told her this since she was little: all the elders in both of their families had died.
Regardless of her purpose, she has been here for a long time, but only Jiang Ling has appeared, and she approaches him with a specific purpose in mind.
These so-called elders, whom she hadn't even seen, were now showing up because they needed something from her. It's a pity they didn't act like they were asking for a favor; they were still putting on airs like their elders. Unfortunately, she didn't intend to play along.
Jiang Ling, who was still clear-headed, quickly gave her brother, sister-in-law, and elderly father a look, reminding them not to forget the purpose of their visit.
Then he turned to Jiang Wan with a smile and said, "Xiao Wan, we are all family. We can't be two people with the same surname, right?"
No matter what conflicts we had with your parents in the past, now that you're here, you should acknowledge your ancestors and return to your roots. If you ask me, you shouldn't live here anymore. Look at this place, the city walls haven't been repaired yet, it's not safe at all!
"And look at our Zhusha City, with its thick walls and high ramparts, it looks safe, doesn't it?"
“Yes, yes, your aunt is right. Now that you’re back, you should live with us. I heard you have twins, is that right? For the sake of the children, you should come back with us. Why suffer outside? Even if you’re willing to suffer, you can’t let the two children suffer!”
The speaker was a middle-aged woman, Jiang Ling's sister-in-law. She was very outgoing and, seeing Jiang Wan staring at her expressionlessly, she wasn't annoyed and proceeded to introduce herself:
"I'm your aunt, he's your uncle, and this is your grandfather. Don't your grandfather, uncle, and father look alike? We're all family!"
This emotional appeal is really well played; even a normal person couldn't lie through their teeth.
Unfortunately, Jiang Wan shook her head directly: "I don't know you. Forget about being family. Just tell me directly, what's your purpose in coming to me?"
The expressions on everyone's faces changed instantly. They hadn't expected this little girl to be so formidable, completely impervious to reason!
Jiang Ling sighed inwardly. She had warned them long ago that this little girl was a formidable character and that they should not be careless. Look at them now, they've all suffered losses.
Jiang Ling wiped her eyes, made a pitiful face as if she was about to cry, and said in a sobbing voice, "Xiao Wan, you really misunderstood us!"
We've come looking for you because we really want to take you home. You don't know this, but in your generation, you're the only son left in the Jiang family. Your uncle's younger brother and sister both died tragically..."
His acting skills are quite good.
She only said half of what she meant to say, and any intelligent person would know what she was going to say next, and a considerate person would certainly know how to comfort the elders who had lost their child.
But Jiang Wan wouldn't have her way. She coldly retorted, "Has your Jiang family line died out? What does that have to do with me? If you're not going to honestly tell me why you're here, then please leave."
She's busy all day long and doesn't want to get involved in all this back and forth with them.
"Hey, you little rascal!"
The old man, who had been silent all along, suddenly raised his hand and slapped Jiang Wan across the face. His face was contorted with rage, his eyes were wide open, and he was gritting his teeth, as if he wanted to tear Jiang Wan apart.
Unfortunately, before he could even touch a single strand of Jiang Wan's hair, his hand was pricked by the thorny vines and bled profusely.
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