"Furthermore, the fact that you haven't been attacked for a long time doesn't necessarily mean that the other side hasn't discovered you. It's highly likely that they want to deal with other places first. After all, you're not someone to be trifled with, are you?"
With that little monster Zero around, he's not someone to mess with...
Upon hearing this, Ling pondered for a moment, then nodded and said:
"You're right, it's highly likely because they targeted humans in other areas..."
"If that's the case, things will get complicated..."
Zero couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Ye Hao had previously mentioned that there were also class divisions within the base areas. Their previous base area was one of the most remote and backward.
Other bases, based on their technological strength, were located around the headquarters.
The stronger one is, the closer one gets to the center, progressing layer by layer...
However... the communication device at the base was long gone, and it was impossible to contact personnel at other bases.
Zero originally intended to explore other bases using the space, but due to the space's reawakening, he was transported to another space, where he received a legacy and was given the mission to rescue his master later on...
Then, Zi You appeared in human form, and the journey was delayed as a result...
Since then, numerous matters have arisen, and I haven't been able to travel to other areas to this day...
It seems necessary to make a trip to another region's base to investigate further...
Seemingly already guessing Zero's thoughts, Jiang Quan said softly, "You mean..."
Zero nodded and replied:
“That’s right, I’m going to other bases.”
"Okay, when do you plan to leave? Or should you go back first?"
At this point, Jiang Quan paused, then chuckled awkwardly and said:
"I'm sticking with you now, you can't abandon me."
Ling smiled gently and replied softly:
"Let's go back first! Besides..."
As he spoke, he glanced at Jiang Quan, then looked at himself, and said half-jokingly:
"Shouldn't we tidy ourselves up a bit?"
Jiang Quan raised his sleeve, sniffed it, and then laughed heartily:
"That's true."
Although the past is nothing in the eyes of cultivators, they still need to pay attention to their appearance.
"Alright, let's go home! You don't have anything here to take with you, do you?"
Ling let out a soft exclamation, then turned to Jiang Quan and asked.
Jiang Quan shook his head, then nodded, and said:
"Nothing important, I'm just staying here, but... I'll take a few little things with me, they might come in handy later."
Ling nodded, waited for Jiang Quan to take the things out, and then the two got up and went home.
Yes, it is home.
Although he has only been here for less than a year, Zero has long regarded it as his home and his partners and friends as his family.
Because Zero had always been alone, he was fortunate enough to go to the Dimensional Capital when he was in the Falling Cloud Realm, where he met He Jie, who was his first friend. After that, Zero had no contact with anyone else.
Later, in the post-apocalyptic human world, Ye Hao gradually came into contact with other people, became friends with them, and now...
Actually, making friends is very simple.
Some relationships even started as enemies, like Jiang Quan's.
Dragons have scales that provoke death. If Zero's scales are any sovereign, they are his family.
"By the way, Brother Jiang, there's something I need to tell you."
Zero suddenly spoke up.
"What's up?"
Jiang Quan asked instinctively.
Zero chuckled and said:
"Those black dragons are here too, the same group that captured those people before."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Quan was momentarily stunned, realizing that Ling was teasing him, and laughed indifferently:
"What are you afraid of? I'm someone you brought with you. Surely Brother Ling will explain things up for his older brother?"
Zero laughed and said:
"Indeed. Firstly, their elder brother and his brothers have already left on their own, and secondly, you're one of us now. It's no wonder they'd treat you like this. It's alright, it's a small matter. We can explain it to them later; I believe they'll understand. However, I still don't know where their elder brother is. The purpose of this trip is to find him..."
"It's actually quite funny. We didn't find our older brother, but we did bring our former enemy home."
Upon hearing this, the two burst into laughter, feeling as if they had known each other for a long time.
"Alright, that's enough. Let's go in and say hello to everyone."
"good."
Jiang Quan responded, and the two walked into the house together.
As soon as they entered, some sharp-eyed people started shouting:
"Lord Zero is back!"
"Lord Zero has brought people back again this time!"
"We're going to have more family members again!"
"I wonder how strong the person who came this time is. In the past, the people that Lord Zero brought were all quite powerful..."
Someone muttered something under their breath, only to be interrupted by another person:
"What are you saying? Is this something we should be discussing? It's Lord Ling's prerogative to bring back whomever he wants; we'll just observe. Although our safety is better now, it doesn't mean we're without worries! While we live a peaceful life, we should also be more cautious. Don't think of going to Lord Ling every time something happens. Although Lord Ling is kind and approachable, we can't forget our roots. Constantly troubling Lord Ling is ungrateful! Did you hear me?! Lord Ling doesn't need us to say anything when he does things; we'll just observe. Let's go, let's disperse."
The man, cursing and swearing, dragged back the few excited people who were about to rush towards Zero, making Jiang Quan burst into laughter:
"I never expected you to be so respected here, Brother Ling."
"Of course not."
Zero is neither affirmative nor negative.
To be honest, what the person who appeared later said was something he hadn't expected. His intention was to help them without asking for anything in return, but naturally, he also hoped that they could live peacefully without any worries.
However, that person's words served as a wake-up call for Zero.
Yes... it's not that things will stay stable just because they're stable now. There are many times when he thinks that as long as he's there, everyone won't be put in danger, and they can continue to live peacefully like this.
When did he become so arrogant? When did he become so careless...?
This is the apocalypse; there is always the danger of death and the possibility of being attacked by enemies.
All stability is built on the balance of war and temporary peace; once one side suddenly loses its balance, the balance will be lost.
Therefore, we must never let our guard down and must always be prepared for the worst.
Only in this way can we avoid being caught off guard and panicked when a crisis truly arrives.
Seeing Ling suddenly fall into deep thought, Jiang Quan did not disturb her, but simply stood quietly to the side, waiting for Ling to come back to her senses.
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