Chapter 41: The Routine.
Mo Xiu was somewhat surprised to see Xiong Mingyuan outside the door.
He truly hadn't expected that it would be this person who came knocking on his door.
Xiong Mingyuan was a burly, middle-aged man who seemed to perfectly match his surname.
His face always wore a serious expression. As the base commander of the Shanhe Base, Xiong Mingyuan couldn't possibly be inconspicuous. However, Mo Xiu's contact with him in her previous life was also limited.
Although he didn't have a very good impression of Xiong Mingyuan either, feeling that he was only superficially honest and kind, but actually too scheming and calculating. Moreover, he was also limited in ability, and even if he wanted to scheme, he wouldn't do it very well.
However, compared to Xu Liang and others, Xiong Mingyuan is indeed not considered a great villain.
Moreover, Mo Xiu knew very well that the relationship between the other party and Xu Liang was only superficially harmonious; the two were actually at odds with each other and had been vying for power in the base.
However, it was obvious that Xiong Mingyuan made a mistake. Not long after he arrived at the Shanhe Base in his previous life, Xiong Mingyuan was killed by Xu Liang.
Therefore, the reason why the other party came to find him is quite intriguing.
Thinking of this, Mo Xiu stepped aside and let the person outside in. Xiong Mingyuan nodded and glanced around the room.
He paused for a moment when he saw Cheng Cheng's signature rainbow hair, guessing that this person must be the plant-type ability user mentioned by the people below, and that girl was a water-type ability user.
It's worth noting that the population of the Shanhe Base isn't small, but there are fewer than fifty people with superpowers at most.
There were only five people in the room, and three of them were superhumans. That ratio was astonishingly high.
Furthermore, one of them is a high-level dual-elemental ability user, no wonder Xu Liang went to such great lengths to recruit Mo Xiu.
This morning, Xiong Mingyuan was still somewhat displeased to hear that Mo Xiu had gone out with Xu Liang's team to search for supplies. He thought that the other side had finally lost two men, and he didn't want Mo Xiu to gain the upper hand again.
As evening fell, they heard that Mo Xiu had disappeared and had not returned with them.
Upon hearing this news, Xiong Mingyuan didn't know whether to be happy or sad.
Although he hoped Xu Liang wouldn't provide any further assistance, given the current state of the base, losing a powerful ability user didn't seem like a good thing.
Therefore, although Xiong Mingyuan is nominally the base chief, his actual power is comparable to that of Xu Liang, the deputy base chief, and he is occasionally even suppressed by the latter.
But no matter what, there were still quite a few of his men scattered throughout the base. So, quite coincidentally, when Mo Xiu brought Mo Qi back, she wasn't discovered by Xu Liang's men, but was noticed by Xiong Mingyuan's men instead.
They reported this to him, and Xiong Mingyuan saw it as an opportunity, so he immediately came to his door.
Although he didn't know what had happened to Xu Liang's team that was collecting supplies today, there must be something fishy about them leaving Mo Xiu behind and returning alone.
If I can use this to sow discord among them, or get Mo Xiu and the others to my side, it will always be beneficial.
"I heard you didn't come back with the team today. Did something happen? Are you injured? If needed, I have a doctor and medicine here."
Xiong Mingyuan's attitude was gentle, and his intention to make amends was obvious. Upon hearing this, Mo Xiu shook her head and smiled, "No need, I'm not injured. Thank you for your concern, Base Commander."
"Not injured?" Upon hearing this, Xiong Mingyuan's gaze swept over Mo Xiu, which surprised him somewhat.
Since he wasn't injured and seemed perfectly fine, why did he come back alone? No, he wasn't alone; he brought this guy named Mo Qi with him.
He had heard from his subordinates that Mo Xiu kept a pretty boy by her side. The boy had no skills and didn't seem to be very bright, but she still treated him like a treasure.
He had previously heard that Xu Liang had sent someone to Mo Xiu's side, and Mo Xiu had accepted the offer, which had brought them closer. Xiong Mingyuan had assumed that Mo Xiu was fickle and had grown tired of Mo Qi, and had accepted Xu Liang's advances.
But judging from the current situation, the other party clearly cares more about Mo Qi.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought Mo Qi back so late.
It's very likely that Mo Qi sneaked out and Mo Xiu found out, so he returned late because he was looking for her.
As for the fact that someone left the base without their knowledge, Xiong Mingyuan didn't think it was a big deal.
The checkpoints to enter the base were fairly well guarded. However, the exit was much less secure.
After all, the base was so large, and their manpower was not very sufficient. Apart from the movement of some key personnel, Xiong Mingyuan didn't care about ordinary people, so he didn't realize that Mo Qi had actually disappeared suddenly.
Seeing that Xiong Mingyuan's attention was sweeping over Mo Qi, Mo Xiu naturally stepped forward and blocked his view.
"The base commander came here specifically not just to ask about my injuries, right?"
Mo Xiu felt that her superpowers had been upgraded and it was time to take down Xu Liang.
Unfortunately, Xu Liang has been staying at the base like a coward these days, avoiding most of the missions that require him to go out. And dealing with the enemy inside the base would be much more troublesome than outside.
Mo Xiu's strength has increased considerably, but it is not strong enough to ignore all threats, so he still needs to act cautiously.
He wanted revenge, but he also needed to ensure his own safety, and even more so, he needed to ensure Mo Qi's safety.
Mo Xiu knew exactly why Xiong Mingyuan had come to him, and his mind raced. The enemy of my enemy is my friend; if Xiong Mingyuan could help him, things would actually be much simpler.
Upon hearing Mo Xiu's words, Xiong Mingyuan's face revealed a meaningful expression, and finally his gaze swept over Xie Wu. It seemed he wanted to signal Mo Xiu to let Xie Wu leave.
Seeing this, Mo Xiu smiled and said, "You can speak your mind. Don't worry, he's one of us."
Upon hearing this, Xiong Mingyuan raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised. He didn't fully understand Xie Wu's situation; his impression was that she was sent by Xu Liang, so she was naturally one of his people.
The fact that Mo Xiu could tame Xu Liang so quickly and make him completely obedient to him shows that Mo Xiu is more capable than he thought.
Xiong Mingyuan decided not to beat around the bush any longer and said bluntly, "Let's put it this way: I'm not one to beat around the bush. Whatever benefits Xu Liang gives you, I can double them, but only if you become one of my people."
"The benefits of doubling?"
This was an unexpected bonus, but on the surface, Mo Xiu remained calm and smiled, "However, the benefits offered by Deputy Base Commander Xu are quite substantial. Are you sure?"
Upon hearing this, Xiong Mingyuan recalled how Xu Liang had frequently visited Mo Xiu these past few days, each time bringing lavish gifts, making one trip after another.
If you have to offer double the benefits, that's definitely not a small amount.
Just then, he saw a ball of lightning suddenly appear in Mo Xiu's hand. The ball of lightning kept expanding until it was as big as a washbasin. Then it slowly compressed again, over and over again.
The energy contained within that lightning sphere was something Xiong Mingyuan, as a superhuman, could clearly sense; it was definitely more than just a level two superhuman ability.
"Brother, your superpower has leveled up again?" Xiong Mingyuan stared wide-eyed at the lightning ball in Mo Xiu's hand.
Mo Xiu nodded and smiled: "Not much, just reached level three."
Mo Xiu's tone was incredibly nonchalant; he had even concealed some information from Xiong Mingyuan. Yet, a level three ability was already exceptional within the entire Shanhe Base.
Especially since lightning-type abilities are highly offensive, it's worth noting that Xu Liang's fire-type skills are only at the early stage of level three, and it's precisely because of this ability that he has been able to get to where he is now.
Upon hearing that Mo Xiu's ability level had also risen to level three, Xiong Mingyuan's initial hesitation vanished instantly.
If such a powerful figure could be recruited into his team, what would he have to fear from Xu Liang!
"You leveled up so quickly! Brother Mo, you're amazing!"
I knew I wasn't wrong; I knew from the beginning that you had a lot of potential. Don't worry, once you join my team, I will definitely treat you well.
In this way, the benefits I give you will not only be double that of that guy surnamed Xu, but I will also form a new superpowered team and put it entirely in your management, making you the captain of this team!
Mo Xiu wasn't interested in being the captain of any superpowered squad; what mattered was being able to extract another batch of supplies from Xiong Mingyuan.
Their situation is different now; Mo Qi has the ability to draw talismans.
He couldn't bear to see Mo Qi bleed and get hurt, but he had also inquired and Mo Qi said that even without blood, talismans made with ordinary paper and pen would still be effective, although not as effective as those drawn with blood.
But this also means that even with just ordinary talismans, they can definitely take away more supplies more easily.
We can bring a few more backpacks and suitcases, and even put a couple in the trunk. Once we've dealt with those annoying people and left this base, their lives will be much more secure.
Mo Xiu was making plans in her mind, not revealing her true thoughts. However, after hearing that the other party wanted her to be the captain of the superpowered team, she deliberately showed a hint of delight.
Then he said to Xiong Mingyuan, "Base Commander, I can agree to your request, but I need to see your sincerity first. Here's what we'll do: send over half of the benefits you promised me."
Also, I need you to do something for me.
In a few days, the base will probably send out another team to collect supplies. I heard that there are two food processing plants in the area this time, and there will be quite a few teams going out together.
I hope you can find a way to get Xu Liang to join the search and rescue team. Also, let's not let anyone else know about my meeting with you for now.
Hearing that the other party's request was for Xu Liang to go out and participate in the collection of supplies, Xiong Mingyuan was somewhat surprised. However, he had quite a few ways to deal with his old rival, Xu Liang.
Eagerly hoping that Mo Xiu would stand on his side, Xiong Mingyuan nodded after a moment's thought.
He had a vague feeling that the other party was about to do something big.
A few days later, Mo Xiu finally saw Xu Liang in the team that was about to leave the base for a mission.
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