Chapter 531 Showdown
He Xiang and Cheng Dongqing walk on their own two legs, which is naturally slower than driving.
When they received the message, the two were still on their way, so they quickly took off running.
Cheng Dongqing wiped the sweat from his face. "That training ground belongs to Brother Xie. Sister Yun Zhao is indeed staying there."
“But Brother Xie was just outside. He just came out of the contaminated area. We saw him with our own eyes.”
As an S-class Sentinel, Brother Xie is required to charge into battle for humanity and enter the unpredictable and ever-changing contaminated areas to carry out missions.
He Xiangguang felt it was dangerous just thinking about it.
Being with him must be so stressful for Yun Zhao, she has to be on tenterhooks all the time, it must be so tiring.
"You'll know when we meet," Cheng Dongqing replied.
He Xiang grunted in agreement and focused on his journey.
The two walked quickly, bypassing a mountain in front of them, and climbed up to the site halfway up the mountain outside the base.
Even before I got close, the noise from the training ground reached my ears.
He Xiang craned his neck to look into the training field, and his gaze met that of Song Liang, who had just come out of the warehouse.
Song Liang knew that the two were Yun Zhao's younger brothers. He picked up the ingredients in his hand and said familiarly, "You've come at the perfect time. Why don't you stay and have a simple meal with us later?"
He Xiang was stunned, unsure how to react.
We don't know anyone here, would it be inappropriate to invite them to stay for dinner?
"Oh right, you're looking for Yun Zhao? She's in the training room over there." Song Liang pointed them in the right direction and left with the groceries.
He choked on the words of thanks from Cheng Dongqing.
The two exchanged a glance and started walking towards the training room.
The sentries on the field had finished their morning training and had all moved to rest under the big tree.
The sudden appearance of the stranger drew everyone's attention.
He Xiang felt the gazes of a group of high-ranking sentries and immediately felt as if he were being pricked by thorns, so he walked forward unsteadily.
The pose was absolutely hilarious.
Duan Xi tried hard to suppress his expression, not daring to laugh out loud.
He had been He Xiang's instructor after all, so he had to maintain his authority as an instructor.
Jiang Mu heard the commotion outside, and the white mythical beast in his mental realm chattered and told him about what happened that morning.
[It's blank and doesn't move, which is funny...]
Jiang Mu turned to Yun Zhao and asked, "Your brother?"
Yun Zhao nodded: "Mm."
"What kind of spiritual entity is he? The children don't even recognize him."
"Sloth."
Jiang Mu: "..." Forgive his ignorance, this is the first time he has encountered someone who has awakened such a spiritual entity.
Yun Zhao had already gotten up and walked to the door, opened it, and waved to the two clueless young men outside.
He Xiang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the person appear, and pulled Cheng Dongqing along as they jogged over.
"Sister Yun Zhao..."
He Xiang was about to speak when he realized there was another person sitting in the room.
The true form of the White Jade Beast—S-rank Sentinel Jiang Mu.
Jiang Mu had an almost sharp, handsome appearance, with a pale complexion, unlike the other sentries who were exposed to the elements.
His features were deep and cold, yet his eyebrows and eyes were strikingly beautiful, with slightly upturned corners and a lighter pupil color than most people. He looked at people with a somewhat nonchalant scrutiny.
He Xiang: "..." How can Brother Xie feel at ease leaving Sister Yun Zhao alone with someone who looks like this?
Yun Zhao had no idea what he was thinking. "You're covered in sweat. Sit down and rest for a while."
Despite the scorching heat, the two boys trekked through mountains and rivers, enduring the blazing sun all morning, just to ensure her safety.
Feeling a little guilty, Yun Zhao opened the freezer and gave each of them a bottle of ice water to quench their thirst.
Seeing that they seemed to have something to say, Jiang Mu stood up and left the room.
There were no outsiders in the training room.
He Xiang took a sip of ice water and finally felt like he had come back to life.
"Yun Zhao, where have you been these past few days? I can't get through to you on the phone."
Yun Zhao lowered his eyes and stared at the water droplets condensing on the ice water bottle. He moved his lips before speaking: "I'm in the contaminated zone."
He Xianggang spat out the ice water he had just put into his mouth.
The bottle in Cheng Dongqing's hand clattered against the corner of the table.
The two looked at each other, and the only sound in the training room was the roar of the air conditioner unit.
He Xiang snapped out of his daze, jumped up abruptly, and the chair scraped against the floor with a screeching sound. "What...what were you doing in the contaminated area? It's so dangerous, those mutants..."
"That's why I haven't told you."
Yun Zhao interrupted him, "I've joined the Operations Department."
The room fell silent for a moment.
Joined the operations department?
When did this happen?
Looking back now, she often disappeared for ten days or half a month...
Did Dongshu already know all along, and only then did he try to cover it up for her?
What about the town mayor?
Do the old town mayor and Aunt Zhao know?
Cheng Dongqing didn't know how to react, and after a long while, he murmured, "Why?"
As a guide, she doesn't need to take any risks to enjoy a comfortable life.
Why choose to go to a contaminated area...?
Whether it's a search team or an ordinary person, everyone avoids the contaminated area like the plague.
Cheng Dongqing couldn't understand.
Yun Zhao did not avoid their gazes. She gently placed the bottle of ice water on the table, and water droplets slid down the bottle, leaving a small water stain on the table.
"Because someone has to do it."
Yun Zhao said in a low voice, "I have things I want to do, but I didn't tell you because I was afraid you would worry."
He Xiang's face paled, his fingers unconsciously picking at the label on the bottle: "But...but..."
There are no "buts".
Yun Zhao reassured him, "My mental strength is very powerful, even stronger than you imagine. Those contaminated areas can't hurt me at all."
Once they started speaking, it seemed that other things came out easily.
Yun Zhao gave a brief account of what had happened since arriving at the base.
She recounted everything: how she was initially identified as S-rank, joined the operations department, and how she carried out her mission to kill the gatekeeper.
Yun Zhao paused for a moment, then said, "The fear comes from the unknown. The contaminated area is easier for me than I imagined."
If she had known she was this strong, she probably wouldn't have chosen to lead the townspeople to relocate; instead, she would have single-handedly stormed into Contaminated Zone Six.
He Xiang scratched his head.
They had no idea whether she was saying that on purpose to comfort them, or... concealing the danger just to put everyone at ease.
He Xiang looked frustrated, but he was at a loss for what to do.
They couldn't stop her from doing what she wanted.
The people in town can't help her at all; they'll only hold her back.
“Then thank you, Brother Xie…” Cheng Dongqing asked tentatively.
Yun Zhao replied, "He is my team leader. He will handle the physical tasks during the mission, while he will be responsible for killing monsters and protecting me. You can rest assured."
Cheng Dongqing fell silent.
Before they came, the two thought Brother Xie's job was too dangerous, but it turned out that Sister Yun Zhao was with him.
Yun Zhao confronted the situation without any burden.
The two were at a loss when they learned the truth.
They never imagined that Yun Zhao would take this path.
With great power comes great responsibility.
There are always some people in the world who are willing to be candles, lighting up hope in places shrouded in darkness.
Cheng Dongqing's eyes suddenly reddened, and he turned his face away.
He Xiang bit his lip hard, hating his own weakness at that moment.
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