Chapter 104 We Must Leave the Base
Qiao Yan hurriedly found Qin Zhuo and Chen Yunfei and told them about Ren Ze's deliberate approach to Youxiang, wanting to discuss their next move.
Upon hearing this, Qin Zhuo frowned deeply.
He lowered his head slightly, pondered for a moment, then raised his head with a firm gaze, "After this mission, we will leave the base."
Although the base seems safe, the presence of Dr. S and his apprentice is like a bomb that could explode at any moment. Staying in the base would likely cause serious trouble.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Yan pondered for a moment and then nodded.
Leaving the base seems to be the best option at the moment.
Chen Yunfei had no objection to Qin Zhuo's decision.
Wherever Brother Qin goes, he goes.
He had a few doubts, though, and asked, "We've only met for a little over a day, how come Dr. S already suspects Xiaoyouzi? Did Xiaoyouzi do something that was discovered?"
Qin Zhuo looked at Chen Yunfei and said, "As a nationally renowned PhD, his observation skills are undoubtedly excellent. Moreover, he has conducted in-depth research on zombies, so no subtle anomaly can escape his notice."
"But he probably only has suspicions now, without any substantial evidence. Please take good care of Xiaoyouzi during this time, and make sure nothing happens to her."
Chen Yunfei patted his chest, full of confidence, "Brother Qin, don't worry! I will definitely protect Xiaoyouzi well. Anyone who dares to touch her will have to step over me first."
Qiao Yan chimed in, "We'll keep an eye on her."
Just then, Qiao Yue's voice suddenly rang out from outside the tent.
"Sis, aren't you going to come back and rest?"
Qiao Yan glanced at Qin Zhuo, "Then I'll head back first."
After saying that, she lifted the tent flap and went outside.
Qin Zhuo gave a soft "hmm".
When Qiao Yue saw Qiao Yan come out, she immediately took Qiao Yan's arm and asked curiously, "Sister, what are you two talking about? Why do you seem so secretive?"
Qiao Yan's eyes darted away for a moment, then she said, "No, we were just having a simple chat."
Qiao Yue's heart skipped a beat.
My sister lied.
Qiao Yan seemed to have seen through Qiao Yue's thoughts and quickly changed the subject, asking, "Where's Xiao Youzi?"
Qiao Yue replied, "I'm in the tent with Mimi."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Yan's expression became tense. She quickened her pace and said as she walked, "Don't leave Xiao Youzi alone during this time."
Qiao Yue grabbed Qiao Yan, who was about to enter the tent, and said, "Sister, why is this? What are you hiding from me? You're making me so worried."
She really didn't want to keep guessing anymore; the feeling of being kept in the dark was too unpleasant.
It was like this yesterday, and it's like this today.
Qiao Yan sighed softly and said in a low voice, "I can only tell you that Xiao Youzi has been suspected by Dr. S and his apprentice. Everything I'm asking you to do now is to protect Xiao Youzi, and we're about to leave the base."
Qiao Yue's eyes widened. "We're leaving the base?"
Qiao Yan nodded. "Yes, don't you want to leave?"
Qiao Yue quickly waved her hand, "No, I was just surprised. If this is all for Xiaoyouzi, then you can keep it from me. I understand your good intentions."
After saying that, she went into the tent first.
Qiao Yan followed closely into the tent.
Yuka was sitting cross-legged on the ground. When she heard someone come in, she immediately raised her head, and her bright eyes curved into crescent shapes.
She looked at Qiao Yan and Qiao Yue as they entered, her face beaming with a smile, "Yan Yan, Yue Yue, you're back! I've prepared hot water for you to wash up."
Looking at the comforting scent of pomelo in front of them, the two sisters couldn't help but feel a ripple of emotion in their hearts.
Who would want to hurt such a lovely little pomelo?
Qiao Yue hugged Youxiang and nuzzled her cheek, "Little Youzi, you're so wonderful!"
She could be deceived for a lifetime for the sake of Xiaoyouzi.
The atmosphere was extremely tense on the way back.
The Qiao sisters, Chen Yunfei, and Qin Zhuo remained vigilant, keeping a close eye on the master and apprentice's every move and expression, not missing a single subtle action or expression.
However, to their surprise, the master and apprentice behaved themselves well throughout the journey and did not cause any other trouble.
And so, the group returned to the base safely.
Upon returning to the base, they underwent a simple physical examination as per regulations to ensure there was no risk of zombie infection before heading straight back to the villa.
"Ding-dong ding-dong—"
Yu Xiang excitedly ran to the door, pressed the doorbell hard, and shouted, "Uncle, we're back! Open the door!"
After waiting for a while, the villa remained quiet, with no sign of the door opening.
Yuka frowned and asked in confusion, "Why isn't anyone opening the door?"
Qiao Yue guessed from the side, "The uncle might not be here. Maybe he went out to run some errands."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiang quickly took out her keys from her bag and opened the door with a "click".
Upon entering the villa, a faint sense of tranquility permeated the living room.
Chen Yunfei, with his sharp eyes, immediately spotted a piece of paper on the coffee table.
He walked over quickly, picked up the paper, and began to read it carefully.
After reading it, he raised his head and said to everyone, "Shen Jia and Uncle left the base three days ago, and we don't know when they will be back. There's no definite answer written here."
Yuka was a little surprised, "Uncle left the base too? His injuries are all healed? He was quite badly injured before, how come he was able to leave so quickly?"
Chen Yunfei waved the paper in his hand. "The paper says that Shen Jia is making rapid progress. He unexpectedly awakened a fire-type ability, greatly increasing his strength. He can protect Uncle. Uncle also wanted to see what the outside of the base looks like now, so we went out together."
Yu Xiang's eyes flashed with surprise, and she said excitedly, "Shen Jia is a fire-type ability user now! That's great! He can protect himself and Uncle better now, and he won't be bullied like before."
Qiao Yan frowned slightly. "He awakened his superpower. It seems he was infected with the zombie virus during that time, but he was lucky and successfully awakened his superpower."
It's important to know that when the Blood Moon arrives, ordinary people who haven't awakened their superpowers will face two outcomes if they are injured by zombies. The most likely outcome is that they will become zombified, turning into mindless zombies. The only very small chance is that they will survive and awaken their superpowers, but this process is extremely painful.
Qiao Yue sat down on the sofa. "Should we wait for them to come back? Or should we leave tomorrow instead? After all, we agreed beforehand that we should leave the base as soon as possible after this mission."
Qin Zhuo pondered for a moment, "When they come back, in the meantime, you all pack your things and prepare to leave. Since we are a team, we can't abandon anyone."
"good."
Everyone responded in unison, and then they all busied themselves preparing to leave.
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