Cheng Zhen couldn't help but burst into laughter, patted Jiang Xiaoxin's head mischievously, and said, "I also think he's very curious, but he doesn't even ask!"
"Should we tell him?" Jiang Xiaoxin asked innocently.
"No need, this is our secret." Cheng Zhen patted her head with his large hand and led her away.
Isn't Deputy Director Luo curious? Doesn't he want to ask?
Of course not! He was so curious, he couldn't wait to ask!
Ultimately, curiosity prevailed over pride and dignity, and he asked, "How did you dodge the bombs?"
He waited curiously for an answer.
Unfortunately, Cheng Zhen didn't want to tell him. He turned around and gave Deputy Director Luo a provocative smile: "Based on our strength."
Deputy Director Luo was quite frustrated.
Jiang Xiaoxin, who was full of urges to speak out, also felt extremely frustrated.
In reality, it was the "Golden Years" in Jiang Wan's tree hole space, and the crystals of the two level-four mutated plants, that caused Cheng Zhen and Jiang Xiaoshu to both become level-three ability users from level-two.
Their evolutionary abilities upgraded simultaneously. After the time bomb was activated, Cheng Zhen summoned iron plates and stones from his cards to create a safe zone, blocking the impact of the explosion. This is why their group was able to escape unharmed.
In reality, it was a gunpowder explosion with tremendous power, so both Cheng Zhen and Jiang Xiaoshu suffered internal injuries of varying degrees.
Cheng Zhen could still tolerate it, but Jiang Xiaoshu was just a three-year-old child. At that moment, nestled in Jiang Wan's arms, she was listless and drowsy.
So, Cheng Zhen originally intended to deal with Deputy Director Luo and his gang, but now he was worried that something might happen to Jiang Xiaoshu, so he was in a hurry to go back.
There's plenty of time to deal with Deputy Director Luo later.
But he didn't care. Deputy Director Luo, however, didn't want to let him off so easily. Cheng Zhen knew too many secrets!
His life is a threat to them and to Vermilion City!
As Cheng Zhen and his group walked away with their backs to them, Deputy Director Luo slowly raised his hand, signaling the people around him to fire.
But before they could even load their guns, all of them were disarmed by the mutated plants that suddenly appeared around them!
Deputy Director Luo and his group were extremely shocked. Where did this mutated plant come from?
How come they didn't notice this before?
Jiang Xiaoxin was furious: "These people are so mean! They actually tried to ambush us! I'll teach them a lesson they won't forget! They think we're made of paper!"
Cheng Zhen affectionately pinched her round, plump little nose: "Okay! Then Xin Xin, let your little assistants teach them a lesson!"
Because they needed to hurry, Jiang Wan had already carried Jiang Xiaoshu, so Jiang Xiaoxin had no choice but to let Cheng Zhen carry her instead.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaoxin gave a haughty "humph," her small body standing ramrod straight, keeping a considerable distance from him, conveying the message—I only see you as a mount, and I will not get close to you.
Back in the safe zone, Cheng Zhen immediately called Huang Ying to examine Jiang Xiaoshu.
The conclusion was exactly the same as before: his superpowers had been overused and he needed to recover his energy on his own. Only then was Cheng Zhen relieved.
But she couldn't help but tell Jiang Wan to take good care of Jiang Xiaoshu, and she was also worried about Jiang Xiaoxin, so she specifically reminded her: "Brother needs to rest now, so you can't disturb him!"
This prompted Jiang Xiaoxin and her daughter Jiang Wan to roll their eyes in unison.
Does taking care of a son/brother require him to give instructions? Does he know how to care for a sick person? Does he know how to care for a child?
Ha, all talk and no action, but you're really something!
Cheng Zhen still had many things to do, so he confirmed things here. Zhang Xiaoshu had no questions. They quickly got out of the RV.
Jiang Wan had been worried that Jiang Xiaoxin would throw a tantrum, because she hadn't given her the two level-four crystals and the "Golden Years" before.
Instead, the prize was given to Jiang Xiaoshu and Cheng Zhen. She was also an ability user, but she didn't receive either of them. Jiang Wan was worried that she would feel that she hadn't been treated equally and would throw a tantrum.
After all, she's just a three-year-old child. It's normal for her to not understand some things, but she didn't want the little girl to get stuck on them.
Just as she was about to comfort the little girl, she saw the silly girl sitting cross-legged on the bed next to her brother, her little face full of smiles. She would look at her brother every now and then, and then look out the window. Her chubby little hands had nowhere to go, and she kept touching this and that. She seemed very excited.
She had a feeling that if Jiang Xiaoshu were awake right now, she would definitely talk to her brother for ages.
As for what to say?
Unable to contain her curiosity, Jiang Wan leaned closer and asked, "Xin Xin, what are you so happy about?"
"Is it because we defeated so many powerful mutated plants?"
"Is it because we received a lot of supplies again this time?"
She whispered this sentence as she leaned closer.
Jiang Xiaoxin nodded, then shook her head: "It's not just that! Mom! Wasn't I amazing this time?! Wasn't I very useful?! I can finally help everyone! I'm not a useless, stupid girl anymore, right?!"
Jiang Wan suddenly felt a lump in her throat. She had never imagined that the seemingly simple-minded little girl was actually a sensitive and thoughtful young lady.
She cares a lot about what others think of her. People usually think she's silly and cute, but little do they know that this is actually a way of belittling and disapproving of her abilities.
Over time, she will start to doubt her own abilities.
"Yes! Our Xinxin is amazing! Without you, we wouldn't have known that Cheng Zhen and the others were in danger."
"If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have so many mutated plant helpers, and we would have had no chance of defeating those level three or even level four mutated plants."
“Then we won’t be able to get those high-grade crystals, and your brother and Uncle Cheng Zhen’s abilities won’t be improved. In that case, we will ultimately be unable to avoid the time bomb.”
"Without you, we would all die."
"So, Xin Xin, you're amazing! You're our savior!"
"Your superpower is amazing! You're sure to be a big shot someday!"
Jiang Wan hugged the little girl tightly, sincerely praising her and showering her with compliments!
"Yes! I also think I'm quite useful!"
Jiang Xiaoxin was very happy. Her little body was nestled in her mother's arms and she was bouncing around. If it weren't for the fact that her brother was still sleeping, she would have shouted and jumped around with joy.
However, after they returned to the safe zone, Deputy Director Luo did not intend to let them go and sent people to the safe zone to gather information.
Meanwhile, Cheng Zhen also found Long Wanzhi and inquired in detail about the events that had occurred during their escape north.
"I met them on the way and then came to Vermilion City together."
Long Wanzhi wasn't particularly clear about what had happened in Asia City before, but he carefully recounted everything that had happened since the two sides met.
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