Things have come to this.
Zhao Lin knew that once Zhao Dezheng became stubborn, not even ten oxen could pull him back.
Li Yu's decision was beyond his control.
This matter has far exceeded his authority and scope of handling in this mission.
It might even have exceeded the general's previous plans.
He had to report to the general immediately and make a decision.
Zhao Lin took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and stopped trying to persuade him.
"……I see."
His face was grave, and his voice was hoarse:
"I must report this matter to the general immediately. Before receiving new instructions, Second Young Master, please take care of yourself."
Zhao Lin then turned to Li Yu and solemnly saluted again.
His eyes held a hint of helpless entrustment, as well as a certain degree of trust:
"Li Yuxing, I'm entrusting the care of the Second Young Master to you."
He understood that with Li Yu's strength and record, if he was truly willing to protect Zhao Dezheng, then although the latter would face danger in the upcoming operations, he would definitely not die.
This is the only arrangement he can make at this moment.
Li Yu nodded, accepting this "responsibility" that was not her own choice.
After all, he was indeed going to the headquarters of the Changsheng Sect, and Zhao Dezheng was indeed going with him.
At this point, the direction of all parties is clear.
The three Hei brothers exchanged glances and stepped forward to say goodbye to Li Yu.
Hei Yi's expression was complex, a mixture of helplessness and regret, and he finally whispered:
“Lord Li Yu, the headquarters of the Longevity Sect is no small matter. We brothers have limited strength, so we won’t go and hold them back.”
He paused, his tone sincere:
"We are deeply grateful for your help this time. If you ever need our help in Jincheng in the future, the three of us brothers will never refuse!"
They knew very well that what Li Yu was about to do was beyond their level of involvement.
Li Yu glanced at the three brothers and replied, "Take care."
On the other side, the Thunder Bureau personnel have been temporarily requisitioned by Zhao Lin under the "wartime regulations" due to the death of the Inspector General.
Although they felt aggrieved and indignant, under the pressure from Zhao Lin and the military personnel, they could only obediently accept the order to "cooperate with the investigation and clean up the scene."
The Thunder Bureau team and the Dragon Blade Special Forces team are now venturing deep into the ravine to deal with the remaining issues at the stronghold.
After learning that the Star Orbit Cannon had been moved by Li Yu, Zhao Lin stopped asking about it.
As Zhao Dezheng had instructed, he sent people down to search for any possible overlooked clues and evidence, and was responsible for the initial resettlement of the rescued refugees.
Zhao Lin quickly issued several more instructions to keep a close watch on the Thunder Bureau personnel and prevent any information from being leaked in advance.
After dealing with all that, he looked at Zhao Dezheng, who was eager to leave with Li Yu, and hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
When Zhao Dezheng saw him looking at him, he casually waved his hand:
"Alright, Zhao Lin, go ahead and do your work! I'll leave this to you!"
"Remember to tell my brother when you get back that I'm doing great, better than ever!"
"And I'm going to pull off something big!"
"Tell him not to worry... well, he might still worry, but let him just wait and see!"
Zhao Lin's lips twitched slightly as he looked at Zhao Dezheng's fearless and excited expression, as if he were about to save the world. In the end, he shook his head helplessly.
He finally understood that this young master was determined to leave with Li Yu.
Ten cows? Now I'm afraid even a hundred cows couldn't pull them back.
At this moment, Li Yu turned and walked towards the burning phoenix that was standing quietly to the side.
The phoenix was surrounded by white-gold flames, which created a rain-free area in the rain curtain, making it extraordinary.
Seeing that Li Yu was about to leave, Zhao Dezheng immediately followed her excitedly.
But as soon as he got close, he was forced back two steps by the scorching heat, his eyebrows almost getting burned.
"Wow! It's so hot!"
Li Yu turned around; the platinum flames were nothing to him, but Zhao Dezheng was clearly unable to come into contact with the platinum's high temperature.
Li Yu was about to persuade Zhao Dezheng to stay as well, but Zhao Dezheng's eyes lit up and he instantly had an idea, chuckling as he said:
"I'm afraid of fire, but the cube I created won't be. Let it carry my cube and fly, okay?"
As he spoke, Zhao Dezheng raised his hands slightly, and energy surged forth.
Buzz—
Several cubes, each about the height of a person, were quickly stacked and combined to form a three-dimensional birdcage.
The birdcage has a flat bottom and is just the right size for Zhao Dezheng to stand in. Several thick "beams" are interwoven on the top for easy gripping.
"Look! A flying vehicle!"
Zhao Dezheng smugly crawled into the cube-shaped birdcage and stood steadily inside.
He then patted the incredibly sturdy cube hard, producing a dull thud, proving its reliability.
Zhao Dezheng then looked at the phoenix, his eyes filled with anticipation:
"How about it? Let it grab onto the cage beam and carry me away—"
"Is everything alright?"
Li Yu: "......"
Zhao Lin: "......"
Is this even possible?
The two looked at each other, feeling an overwhelming sense of absurdity.
This is simply not something an adult should do.
The phoenix tilted its head, its lively eyes looking at the suddenly appearing "birdcage" with a curious gleam in them.
He looked eager to try it out, seemingly very interested.
"Let's give it a try then, and make do for now," Li Yu reluctantly agreed.
The phoenix let out a clear and melodious cry, and its body suddenly burst into a blazing white-gold flame.
Its wings spread, creating astonishing heat waves and air currents.
It floated slightly, and with its sharp claws beneath the flames, deftly grasped the "beam" at the top of the cube-shaped birdcage.
Two wings flapped heavily!
"boom--"
The blazing firestorm spread outwards, and the rainwater was instantly evaporated into a large cloud of white mist.
The phoenix, clutching the birdcage that 'imprisoned' Zhao Dezheng, soared into the sky as if carrying a special lantern!
It moved so fast that it left a trail of heat that gradually dissipated in its wake.
Zhao Lin, standing on the ravine, looked up and watched the fiery figure disappear into the distance, his eyes filled with deep meaning, his mouth tightly shut.
He knew that Zhao Dezheng was a born awakener, but at this moment he was obviously in a playful mood, so he wisely did not remind him.
Zhao Lin originally thought that Zhao Dezheng had learned to hide his talents, and he sighed inwardly.
Little did he know that Zhao Dezheng was doing this simply to conserve energy before the upcoming major battle.
On the ground, Zhao Lin, the Hei brothers, the Thunder Bureau staff, and the military personnel all looked up at the rapidly shrinking fire meteor, their expressions varied.
Only when the phoenix's figure completely disappeared into the rain and clouds in the southeast did Zhao Lin slowly withdraw his gaze, his expression becoming completely calm.
He immediately beckoned to an awakened subordinate with communication capabilities and spoke in a deep voice:
"Report to General Zhao Deyang immediately. The situation has changed, it's extremely urgent..."
As the phoenix gradually ascended and accelerated, the raging storm was soothed by the flames and energy flowing around it, making it even faster.
From inside the birdcage came Zhao Dezheng's unrestrained and exhilarating roar:
"Wow—! That feels great!!!"
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