Luo Shui couldn't help but laugh out loud, while the red team's faces turned ashen.
Ye Nianzhen wasn't afraid.
She tolerated this person before only because the time wasn't right.
Now that she has "Water Baby" in her hands, why should she be afraid of that fire-breathing hedgehog?
Even if Luo Shui doesn't work, she still has her last trump card.
She put her hands behind her back and gently stroked the sketchbook at her waist in the red team's blind spot.
The black mist seemed to sense something and wrapped around her wrist in a soothing manner.
The skin there, burned by the Red Team, hadn't fully healed and was wrapped in snow-white bandages.
The black and white colors intertwine and entwine, like the two poles of yin and yang, incompatible yet inseparable.
"Heh, you want to fight? I can play with you slowly, slowly, later."
The Red Team practically gritted their teeth as they said this before continuing, "When the base was testing the extermination device, they discovered a hidden danger."
Ye Nianzhen's eyes widened slightly. Could it be...?
"The central area lacks repelling devices, which could allow burrowing monsters like earthworms to exploit the situation."
This time, Ye Nianzhen's expression turned ugly.
This hidden danger would not have been discovered until the base was attacked by a swarm of mutated centipedes.
It's possible that Ye Nianzhen's recent actions triggered a butterfly effect, and this loophole was noticed in advance.
Ye Nianzhen originally planned to use this unexpected event to set a trap to deal with the Red Team.
This would not only avenge the loss of an enemy, but also free the ordinary people in the base from the oppression of the superhumans.
Not far from here, heading north, is the Northern Base, which currently has the largest number of survivors and the most complete equipment.
She could take those who were willing to go with her and seek refuge in the north.
If the timeline is accurate, the female protagonist and her group will also appear there.
But now, the plan probably has to be scrapped and started all over again.
Just as Ye Nianzhen had worried, the Red Team continued, "So we need to find a repelling device and hunt down a few level-three monsters as well, just in case."
"The team has one night to pack up and will set off tomorrow."
As he said this, a playful expression returned to his face, and he looked down at Ye Nianzhen.
"You come too."
He thought Ye Nianzhen would refuse, or at least say something sarcastic to him.
To everyone's surprise, Ye Nianzhen readily agreed: "Okay."
He didn't think Ye Nianzhen had suddenly become obedient; his intuition told him she must have something to do with it.
But it's only interesting when there's an ulterior motive; it's only then that you can see the complexity of human nature, isn't it?
Then he smiled with satisfaction.
However, the laughter lasted only a second before being interrupted by two voices.
Mingyuan and Luoshui said almost in unison, "I'm going too!"
Needless to say, Mingyuan felt that the Red Team had ulterior motives and wanted to protect Ye Nianzhen.
Luoshui is easy to understand; it's for the purpose of getting free food and drinks.
The red team members couldn't help but bulge veins on their foreheads.
His smile turned somewhat frightening as he stopped halfway: "Go, why can't you go? Everyone go!"
After saying that, he turned around and left decisively.
It's as if staying here any longer will make you so angry you'll spontaneously combust.
After the person left, Luo Shui patted her chest and said, "What a terrifying person."
Ye Nianzhen neither confirmed nor denied it.
In her eyes, the Red Team, who would burn people alive at the slightest disagreement, and the Luo River, which would flood the base with torrential rain, were pretty much the same.
However, Luoshui is an unpolished rough stone, which may become a precious gem to revitalize the country and save the people.
*
The next morning, the exploration team was indeed ready to set off.
This time, we're heading south into the jungle, with our goal being a medium-sized base beyond the jungle.
Search for supplies along the way, hunt edible animals, and collect magic crystals.
These items can all be traded, and if you're lucky, you can exchange them for a "foundation" at a medium-sized base.
Ye Nianzhen took her meager possessions, including a few wild eggs.
The egg fried rice I promised Luoshui will turn into a picnic, but I'm confident that with Mingyuan's culinary skills, it shouldn't be a problem.
After saying goodbye to Xiaochun and telling her to take good care of herself, Ye Nianzhen and the other two set off with the group.
The exploration team led by the Red Team has the largest number of superhumans and is the strongest team in the base.
The two deputy captains were said to be brothers from the Red Team when they were soldiers, with a true bond that had been through thick and thin together.
One is a physical enhancement type, and the other is a metal type. Their backgrounds are unknown, but they should both be strong.
Without releasing the "painting spirit," Yeh Nien-chen can only deal with one of them at most.
Although I really want to take advantage of the exploration to wipe out the Red Team and its members, it's not wise to act rashly now.
The team traveled light, without carrying too many support personnel, and moved very quickly.
The southern jungles are more humid, have denser vegetation, and are teeming with poisonous insects, snakes, and ants.
A light armored vehicle led the way, followed by several armed military off-road vehicles, slowly entering the entrance to the jungle.
*
The first day of exploration went smoothly without encountering any danger, but no high-level monsters were captured either.
The jungle was fraught with danger at night, so the Red Team did not rush in but ordered the entire team to set up camp and rest.
The team members took out their portable food and ate it dry, while only Ye Nianzhen and her group set up a pot.
They expressed disdain for this behavior, but when the aroma wafted over, they all swallowed hard.
Ye Nianzhen kept her promise. She and Mingyuan each served a bowl, and the rest were given to Luoshui.
"I'm so sorry, but let's not waste any more time. I'll protect you guys from now on!"
The wind swept away the dust, and Ye Nianzhen picked up the clean pot and glanced at it in the moonlight.
Hmm, it seems like it doesn't need washing.
A sandstorm hit in the middle of the night. Although the dense vegetation covered most of it, it still hurt people's skin from the wind.
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