Xiao Jin hid in a residential building, taking out binoculars to observe from a distance, without rashly approaching.
Coincidentally, the five people chosen by Zhan Wenchen also stayed in this building, right next to Xiao Jin's.
But no matter who it was, they all gasped in shock after seeing the situation ahead.
Looking ahead, there were countless insects, the most conspicuous being the three tall figures standing at the very front.
Among them were the giant butterfly and centipede that Xiao Jin saw on the road, and another insectoid creature that looked like a scorpion and was as big as a truck.
The three creatures are positioned somewhat unusually. The large butterfly and the large scorpion are clearly in a row, and they are slightly behind the large centipede, seemingly obeying its commands.
Three Zerglings stood at the forefront of the Zerg army. The grass at the entrance of the aviation pavilion had turned into a scorched black patch, and several surrounding auxiliary pavilions had also collapsed.
Flames continued to spread upwards over the entire aviation stadium, and black smoke billowed everywhere.
This scene was truly chilling. The players who remained in this area were either incredibly brave or completely unaware of their own abilities.
Xiao Jin glanced at them briefly, and the players' disguises were utterly ineffective in her eyes. She easily discovered their hiding places.
Previously, the Zerg army had not yet fully assembled, and there were probably two or three hundred people around. However, as the number of Zerg in front of them increased, the number of players suddenly dropped to about fifty.
Although the remaining people did not leave, all fifty or so of them had solemn expressions and were carefully concealing their whereabouts.
Once they attract the attention of the Zerg, they will be devoured in less than a second. Not to mention the three figures at the forefront that seem to be advanced Zerg; players would probably not even have the will to resist if they encountered them.
Xiao Jin was the same.
Even she would have a hard time escaping unscathed from those advanced Zerg, unless her abilities could break through.
next door.
Zhan Wenzhen leaned against the window, his fingers slowly parting a gap in the curtains, his gaze sweeping back and forth over the Zerg army below.
After a long while, his slightly long eyelashes drooped, concealing the emotions in his eyes.
Standing next to Zhan Wenchen was the tall Lu Yan. Lu Yan had always been the team's fighter. He was a boxer, and it would be more accurate to say that he was protecting Zhan Wenchen rather than the team.
Lu Yan's life was saved by Zhan Wenzhen himself, and Sun Minghui and the others were also saved by Lu Yan following Zhan Wenzhen's orders. Therefore, he only cared about Zhan Wenzhen's safety.
Previously, Lu Yan had never interfered with anything, whether it was reconnaissance, setting up warning traps, or collecting supplies. He basically stayed by Zhan Wenchen's side every step of the way, even when he was on night watch.
Interestingly, Zhan Wenchen tacitly approved of his approach. He must have been well aware that the most important thing in a team is cooperation and mutual benefit.
At this moment, Lu Yan stared warily out the window, ready to pounce. He needed to be prepared; if the Zerg rioted, he would have to lead the captain away immediately.
As for Sun Minghui and the other two, what did they have to do with him? He had never acknowledged these burdens as his teammates!
Speaking of Sun Minghui, all three of them were far away from the window, sitting in chairs with pale faces. Even Xue Jiao did not lean against Zhan Wenchen as usual.
They're just ordinary people, and it's already a big favor that they didn't collapse on the ground and scream! Having chairs there makes them look less disheveled.
"Captain, it's best if we don't get too close," Lu Yan said worriedly in a low voice, trying to persuade Zhan Wenzhen.
“I checked. The side window on the fifth floor is quite secluded. We can go down the rope, and I'll meet you on the ground.”
Zhan Wenzhen smiled and shook his head: "Don't worry, I won't act rashly, but we can't leave either!"
"Why?" Zhang Wanwan couldn't help but ask after overhearing their conversation.
She has some experience in wilderness survival. Back on Earth, Zhang Wanwan often liked to venture into deep mountains and forests, but in the end, she was just a carefree young girl.
She had seen many insects in the wild, as well as snakes, scorpions, and centipedes, but what were those things before?
The smallest ones are as big as a small car. Do you know how terrifying the enlarged bugs are?
Zhang Wanwan was absolutely devastated!
She was more than willing when she heard that Lu Yan wanted the captain to leave, but Zhan Wenzhen didn't want to go.
Before Zhan Wenzhen could answer, Xue Jiao shouted, "Shut up! When did it become your place to question the captain's decisions?"
Xue Jiao's expression wasn't good either. Actually, she wasn't as good as Zhang Wanwan, but she had to endure it for Zhan Wenchen's sake.
“But…” Zhang Wanwan wanted to say something, but Zhan Wenchen waved his hand.
"It's alright, Xue Jiao. I know this is a bit unreasonable. If any of you want to leave, I won't stop you." After saying that, he turned to look at Lu Yan: "You too."
Lu Yan shook his head: "I'll go with the captain."
"I'm not leaving either. I'll stay wherever the captain is," Xue Jiao said through gritted teeth.
Then she glared at Zhang Wanwan and said, "As for those ungrateful and heartless people, they can just run away on their own."
Now it was Zhang Wanwan's turn to be embarrassed.
For a fleeting moment, she was indeed tempted. They weren't that close, having only known each other for two days; there was no need for her to die with him.
Even though Zhang Wanwan really liked Zhan Wenchen.
But after Xue Jiao said that, Zhang Wanwan was caught in a dilemma. If she didn't leave, her life would be in danger at any time. But if she left, she would be seen as an ungrateful wretch.
Young people are too proud to admit their feelings.
Zhang Wanwan couldn't bring herself to do it, so she lowered her head and shut her mouth, but she hated Xue Jiao to the extreme and even resented Zhan Wenchen.
If he hadn't insisted on staying, he wouldn't have been looked down upon by Xue Jiao.
As for Sun Minghui, who remained silent throughout, no one asked for his opinion from beginning to end.
Seeing that everyone's attention was focused on the Zerg outside, Sun Minghui's lips twitched silently, and he simply squatted down in a corner without saying a word.
Fine! Scouts don't deserve to eat at the table!
After Lu Yan spoke, Zhan Wenzhen didn't look at Zhang Wanwan and the others again, nor did he explain his intention in staying. Rather, all he cared about was Lu Yan's answer.
Now that they've gotten what they want to hear, there's no need to bother explaining further; they just need to listen to them.
...
Xiao Jin, who was involved in the scandal next door, was unaware of the situation.
Unable to understand what these Zerg were trying to do, Xiao Jin simply found a chair by the window and sat down to rest, while also using binoculars to look left and right among the Zerg swarm.
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