While Sun Zexia was busy acquiring equipment, Luo Xinglan had also established a suppressive position against the invading creatures.
No alien creature could escape their grasp; the team members fought with increasing ferocity, seemingly tireless.
But they were not machines after all, and by the fifth hour of the battle, some of them were already exhausted.
One of the girls was panting heavily, and her movements slowed down.
Before she knew it, she was knocked aside by three two-headed, one-eyed monsters that darted out of the cave entrance. The two-headed, one-eyed monsters quickly swam upwards.
Other alien creatures that had been protecting her seemed to have discovered this "loophole" as well, and they all rushed toward her. A large number of alien creatures gathered at the hole near her and rushed toward her.
Although the alien creatures had not yet developed combat capabilities, the girl quickly became overwhelmed by the repeated attacks from such a large number of them.
Just then, Luo Xinglan noticed something was wrong with the girl and quickly swam over. She first swiftly dealt with the three two-headed, one-eyed monsters that were trying to escape, and then killed the alien creatures that had passed through the protective membrane.
Luo Xinglan steadied the girl's body, and through the breathing mask, she saw a pair of somewhat familiar eyes.
But she didn't have time to think much, she made a "retreat" gesture to the girl, and then continued to join the battle.
The girl knew that staying any longer would only be a burden, so she immediately used a teleportation scroll to return to the raft.
As soon as she returned to the raft, she was immediately embraced in a warm hug: "Xiaomei, where have you been?"
Jiang Xiaomei took off her breathing mask and reached out to hug her mother back, but she found that she was now soaking wet.
Afraid of getting her mother's clothes dirty, Jiang Xiaomei struggled to get out of Ding Xiaoling's arms: "Mom, I'm wet, don't get your clothes dirty."
Although we have a solar-powered washing machine given to us by Sister Xinglan, so we don't have to do laundry ourselves, it requires clean water, which is such a waste.
Seeing her daughter's diving suit, Ding Xiaoling's worry deepened: "You...you went to the seabed to kill alien creatures?"
She knew about the underwater combat team, and she had even discussed it with Jiang Zifeng, asking him to join the team while she would take care of the family and Xiaomei.
Unexpectedly, she couldn't find Xiaomei starting this morning.
Fearing something might happen to Xiaomei, she initially wanted to send a message to Jiang Zifeng, but considering he was fighting and probably wouldn't have time to check messages, she ultimately decided against it.
Who would have thought that Xiao Mei would join the underwater combat team?
Jiang Xiaomei took off her wetsuit and immediately felt a sense of relief. She comforted herself, saying, "Mom, I'm all grown up now, and I want to help Dad and Sister Xinglan with some of the burden."
Ding Xiaoling handed her daughter a glass of warm water, her expression tender: "Yes, you have indeed grown up, and Mom supports any decision you make."
Jiang Xiaomei took the water glass and held it in her hands, asking excitedly, "Really? Mom, you really don't blame me for secretly joining the underwater combat team?"
She originally thought that her mother would definitely refuse if she asked to join the underwater combat team.
That's why she came up with the idea of "acting first and informing later".
I didn't expect Mom not to be angry?
Ding Xiaoling said helplessly, "You've always been so stubborn. Even if your mother doesn't agree, are you really going to refuse to join the underwater combat team?"
Jiang Xiaomei shook her head, her expression resolute, "No, I will still join."
This is a battle for everyone, and she wants to do something too.
Ding Xiaoling reached out and poked her head: "So, Mom doesn't object to you, but you have to be realistic about your abilities and not overexert yourself, okay?"
Although she didn't know the situation at the bottom of the sea, she imagined it must be fraught with danger. After all, Xiaomei was young, so how could she not be worried?
But when children grow up, it's time to let them fly freely.
Jiang Xiaomei repeatedly assured her, "I will, Mom!"
Ding Xiaoling touched her sweaty hair. "Okay, go take a shower and rest for a while."
Jiang Xiaomei shook her head excitedly: "Mom, I'm not sleepy! Let me tell you, the seabed..."
Jiang Xiaomei vividly recounted the details of the battle, omitting, of course, the part about her injury.
Ding Xiaoling listened gently to her daughter's words and made a decision in her heart.
...
Six hours doesn't go by quickly; with everyone engrossed in the battle, the time passed in no time.
Luo Xinglan gave a hand signal to everyone, and they immediately retreated.
Without these "obstacles," the huge ruptured hole allowed invasive species to pass through the protective membrane like migrating locusts and swim towards the surface once again.
Meanwhile, the survivors, who had already rested, were on high alert, awaiting their arrival.
After returning to the armored ship, Luo Xinglan immediately contacted Ouyang Aotian and asked the second team to depart in six hours.
Then he changed out of his wetsuit, rubbing his slightly sore shoulders, and went to the kitchen.
Number 9 immediately brought the steaming hot food to the table: "Master, this is what I just made. There is stir-fried beef, steamed ribs, garlic shrimp, and dry-pot cauliflower. Please eat."
Luo Xinglan nodded and picked up her chopsticks: "Thank you for your hard work, number 9."
Number 9 said happily, "I'm not tired at all. My master likes the food I cook, and I'm very happy!"
Then, its face darkened again. "I don't know anything else, I can't help my master."
Luo Xinglan praised it generously: "You're already great. Do you know how satisfied I felt when I came home exhausted and was able to eat a hot meal? All my fatigue seemed to disappear."
Number 9 looked up: "Really, Master?"
Luo Xinglan nodded solemnly: "Of course, you are my most considerate little cotton-padded jacket."
Number 9 suddenly seemed to be injected with adrenaline, clenching his fist and saying, "I will do my best to make sure my master enjoys the most attentive care! I'll go and prepare your bath water and make the bed now!"
"Huh? No, no need..."
Before Luo Xinglan could finish speaking, Number 9 had already dashed off to the bathroom like a whirlwind.
Luo Xinglan was dumbfounded.
No, she really didn't intend to use PUA on No. 9 this time?
Seeing that Number 9 had rushed back to the bedroom like a whirlwind, she quickly resigned herself to it and decided to let it go.
Luo Xinglan continued eating.
"Master, are you feeling lonely too? Do you need me to bring home a handsome guy with eight-pack abs for you?"
The thief jumped onto her shoulder and winked at her.
Luo Xinglan said expressionlessly, "There's absolutely no need for that."
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