Chapter 1230: Chapter 1216: Dwelling of the Lithoshell Species
At this moment.
The previously arrogant Shi Quan was being overwhelmed by a group of semi-transparent virtual soldiers, unable to resist for a time.
It was as if he had been stunned.
Zhou Yi looked to the side as a man rushed over, exhaling slowly after seeing he was okay:
"My name is Wu Mountain, from the Third Army of Panshi City."
People from Panshi City...
Panshi City still has such powerful monsters?
Zhou Yi watched the group of virtual soldiers advancing, suppressing Shi Quan making it difficult for him to resist.
At this moment.
Wu Mountain said, "We should take the chance to leave now; this monster cannot be killed, staying here is a pure waste of time."
The implication.
Is that a seesaw battle with this monster will completely put his side at a disadvantage, unable to kill it, and over time, Wu Mountain will completely fall behind.
Zhou Yi solemnly said, "What if the monster comes back after us?"
"I can hold it off for a while. No need to worry; Panshi City is already well-defended. Even if it follows back, it will only end in death."
Wu Mountain’s voice was steady, like a rock, providing a sense of assurance.
"But my motorcycle is out of fuel..."
Zhou Yi hadn’t finished speaking when he suddenly felt something hard lift beneath his feet.
It was a warhorse!
A semi-transparent warhorse cloaked in iron armor, like it had emerged from an ancient battlefield.
Next to the motorcycle.
It was actually being pulled by a semi-transparent carriage, with the pulling warhorse retaining its semi-transparent virtual form.
Zhou Yi was slightly stunned.
This thing is kind of absurd.
It was the first time he had seen Wu Mountain’s ability, very peculiar yet inexplicably powerful.
Wu Mountain himself rode on a large coach.
Sixteen semi-transparent virtual warhorses continuously running in front of the coach, stirring up dust clouds.
Behind.
Shi Quan was still entangled with those virtual soldiers, seemingly unable to break free anytime soon.
However.
Whether the opponent will catch up remains unknown.
After all, the virtual soldiers summoned by Wu Mountain clearly have a time limit, and once Wu Mountain leaves a certain range, those soldiers should disappear.
The influence of abilities has a scope.
Not only is Wu Mountain’s ability powerful, but it can also cover such a long distance, which is already extremely terrifying.
...
"Why didn’t you take action in the city earlier?"
Zhou Yi sat on Wu Mountain’s iron-armored warhorse, asking solemnly.
Wu Mountain shook his head: "I am responsible for Mr. Yu’s safety, and many things cannot be acted upon just like that.
I need to consider other aspects.
However.
We were indeed planning to take action earlier, but before we could, you rushed out."
Uh...
For a moment.
Zhou Yi was speechless.
Luckily, nothing major happened, and he narrowly escaped death.
Oh right...
Suddenly.
Zhou Yi touched the cold item in his pocket.
Shi Quan’s heart!
Strictly speaking, it was the thing at Shi Quan’s heart position.
Though this thing.
He planned to take it back for study.
Now the Anti-Insurgency Bureau is understaffed, just him and Yu Doudou, with only some clerks and regular members left.
As for giving it to Wu Mountain.
That was even less likely.
Moreover, he couldn’t produce it now since it was still with Han Mei.
...
By the time they returned to Panshi City, it was already late at night.
The city gates still had many people.
The Defense Department, Investigation Bureau, and Anti-Insurgency Bureau members had not left.
Furthermore.
Heavily armed troops appeared on the streets, each with a stern expression, standing on both sides of the street, impeccably professional.
In such a tense atmosphere.
Zhou Yi and Wu Mountain returned.
Upon entering the city, Zhou Yi was immediately embraced by He Xi.
"Brother Zhou, I thought I’d never see you again; you scared me to death."
He Xi’s eyes brimmed with tears.
Zhou Yi hurriedly pushed him away, "Idiot, don’t take advantage to flirt with me; I’m alive and well, and you wish to curse me to death now, huh?"
However.
Though He Xi’s words seemed a bit cheeky, Zhou Yi knew he was genuinely concerned.
Besides He Xi.
Zhou Yi also received many inquiries and missed calls.
From the Anti-Insurgency Bureau, the Defense Department, and even the Investigation Bureau.
Basically.
Everyone who knew him sent him messages.
Yet.
He didn’t have the time to deal with them.
As what followed would surely be various checks to ensure he wasn’t injured and hadn’t had his mind affected by the bizarre encounter.
As expected.
Once Zhou Yi returned to the city, an ambulance was promptly there for him.
Wu Mountain’s voice was steady: "Let’s go; I also need to get checked, to make sure nothing’s wrong with me. This time’s encounter was not simple, at least of a sealing level, and the reason for its formation is still being investigated, no need for us to worry."
After saying this.
Wu Mountain took the lead, stepping onto the ambulance, causing the entire vehicle to jolt.
Heavyweight contender.
Seeing this, Zhou Yi also followed suit, entering the ambulance together.
...
The examination was quick.
Blood tests and checks on both spirit and body, altogether taking two hours.
When Zhou Yi emerged from the Anti-Insurgency Bureau’s medical department.
It was just time for breakfast.
The streets bustling with people seemed unchanged from yesterday.
The massive LCD screen by the roadside played the morning news.
"Last night around 10 p.m. to early this morning, there was a gas explosion incident in the West District; fortunately, no casualties resulted, and construction workers are actively repairing the building damage caused by the explosion.
We urge all residents of Panshi City.
To be cautious about fire and theft at home, and to turn off gas and electrical switches when going out to prevent fire and explosions..."
The voice of the news broadcaster sounded continually.
Zhou Yi looked at the street.
The passing people seemed unfazed by this matter, preoccupied with their rush to work, squeezing onto buses and subways.
"Phew, everything is normal; that’s the best outcome."
Zhou Yi took a deep breath, a faint smile emerging on his face.
At this moment.
Yu Doudou walked over from outside the Anti-Insurgency Bureau.
She seemed a bit down, likely from not having slept well all night, busy with various matters.
"Zhou Yi!"
Upon their first second of meeting.
Yu Doudou shouted then wore a complex expression: "You’re going to be busy next!"
"What’s the matter?"
Zhou Yi was momentarily puzzled.
Yu Doudou said solemnly: "Many people want to see you in Panshi Tower, go find out yourself.
Nonetheless.
It’s probably not a bad thing.
High-ranking officials from the Anti-Insurgency Bureau in Qiuye County have come, reportedly including a deputy director."
Hearing this.
Zhou Yi yawned, shaking his head: "No way, I need to sleep for a bit first."
