Aside from the aforementioned minor incidents, there was absolutely no fun during these days of stationing.
So during his breaks, Young Master Wang would use helping Ling Youjie with his treatment as an excuse to occasionally sneak off to this lively place and experience what it's like to live a good life...
However, although this former psychic awakener was grateful for Wang Zheng's kindness, he never accepted treatment.
As the incidents occurred more frequently, Wang Zheng stopped trying to persuade him.
Everyone has their own way of living, and he can't force others to do the same.
The reason he comes here whenever he has free time is different from what he used to do.
At this point, Wang Zheng no longer intended to cure him. He was just bored at the base and came here simply to eat a few bowls of noodles and experience the warmth of human life.
Then, after they close up shop, we can have a few drinks together and chat about the development of this planet and future plans...
While Wang Zheng's behavior may not be considered a violation, frankly, it's not entirely appropriate.
However, Meng Lie and the others knew that the conditions here were rather harsh, so they didn't say anything about it.
After all, Wang Zheng is of a certain age, and Commander Li specifically instructed him to take good care of him. He felt a little guilty about letting the kid waste his time in the base.
Of course, this isn't because I was scared after being beaten during our first sparring session.
Commander Meng made an exception for him because he saw that the other person was diligent and conscientious when on duty and never revealed the details of the mission when going out.
In Meng Lie's own words, he only ran a little too far during his rest period, what's the big deal!
Thus, with such tacit approval and special care, Wang Zheng patiently settled down in these relics of Anhui and Hubei...
...
January 1, 2028, New Year's Day.
Before we knew it, a few more days had slipped away, and soon it was the new year.
Being away from home and in poor conditions meant there wasn't much of a New Year's atmosphere.
Yesterday, Wang Dashao took a break from his shift and drank with Ling Youjie in Gushan Town until late at night before returning home.
However, with the new year comes a new look, and the continuous rain and snow finally stopped today. The long-awaited sunny weather made Wang Dashao feel quite refreshed after getting up.
"With rain and snow every day, this person is practically growing mold..."
After muttering a few words to himself, Wang Zheng left the base alone and stood on the mountaintop, letting the warm sunlight shine on his face.
Feeling the thin, fresh air atop the mountain, Young Master Wang stood alone, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, exuding a unique and otherworldly aura.
People say that stealing half a day of leisure is a rare treat, but this precious peace was soon shattered by a sudden piece of news.
Before long, apart from the four grandmasters who were still on duty around the sealed area, the others had all arrived at the command room.
Wang Zheng arrived here immediately after receiving the summons.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Meng Lie said directly:
"We just received intelligence that something has happened in the town. It seems that since early yesterday morning, the entire town has been shrouded in countless black fogs."
The entire 20 square kilometers, including the isolated mountain and military base behind it, are completely sealed off, and no one has come out of it to this day.
All detection equipment was unable to detect what was happening inside, mental energy was severely interfered with, and radio and electronic waves could not penetrate it.
In other words, the hundreds of thousands of civilians and comrades-in-arms surrounding the entire Gushan Town have lost all contact with us…
Observing the solemn expressions on his comrades' faces, Meng Lie continued to ask:
"The initial conclusion is that it's related to the Heavenly Demon. The higher-ups want us to go and take a look, but the matter of the ruins is also very important. Besides the few people on duty, who among you is willing to come with me?"
Upon hearing that the problem originated in Gushan Town, Wang Zheng frowned deeply.
He didn't get back until almost midnight yesterday, which means that something bad happened in Gushan Town as soon as he left.
Or was the mastermind behind this deliberately waiting for him to leave before starting to sabotage things?
The black smoke and fog, obscuring the view and refusing to dissipate, easily evoked images of the Heavenly Demon who had been lurking in the shadows for a long time without taking any action.
For a moment, he had a bad feeling.
Thinking of this, Wang Zheng didn't refuse and replied directly.
“Brother Meng, count me in. I just got back from there last night and I'm familiar with Gushan Town. I'll go with you…”
Meng Lie naturally agreed to Wang Zheng's offer of service; there was simply no reason for him to refuse.
It was no secret that Wang Zheng's Holy Light ability could counter the Heavenly Demon, so even if Wang Zheng didn't ask, he would still bring Wang Zheng along.
“Count us in too. There’s something strange about this. If it really is related to the Heavenly Demon, the two of us can help…”
At this moment, two more masters spoke up.
Wang Zheng looked up and saw two masters from Anhui and Hubei provinces. One was named Yao Yongjun, and the other was named Zhu Jingxian. They had worked with Wang Zheng before when they were on duty.
Among them, Master Yao is a fire elementalist. As his name suggests, he is a man in his sixties with a fiery temper, but his strength should not be underestimated.
Grandmaster Zhu Jingxian is of the ice attribute and is one of the youngest Grandmasters in the base, besides the overpowered Wang Zheng.
Although he doesn't talk much and is very quiet, he is very responsible and kind to Wang Zheng.
Meng Lie mentioned that the other party has a son who is about the same age as Wang Zheng, but they rarely see each other due to their frequent separations at the military region. He wondered if she was showering all her excess maternal love on him...
Enough of the digressions. Apart from these two grandmasters who volunteered for the challenge, the rest of them are either healers or physical attackers.
If it really is the work of a demon, judging from the current situation, it certainly won't be a minor incident. Even if they go, they probably won't be able to help much.
Besides, someone needs to stay at the base.
Since the other grandmasters have limited power to exert, it would be better for the four of them to go and investigate the situation first.
That way, even if there are any discoveries or changes later, we can contact them promptly.
Upon realizing this, Master Meng Lie immediately made a decision: the four of them would lead the charge and set off immediately!
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