Friday, July 11, 2177.
This day finally ushered in the heavy rain of midsummer. Accompanied by lightning and thunder in the afternoon, it fell slopingly for more than twenty minutes, causing large puddles to accumulate on the ruined battlefield.
Under the sunshine after the rain, it is like mirrors, reflecting the bloody battlefield. At the same time, the sultry water vapor is evaporating, making everything enveloped in it, twisted and swaying, giving an unreal feeling.
Tang Ling sat on the edge of the Barrier of Hope, smoking a cigarette and squinting at the puddles on the battlefield.
It seems like a long time has passed, but it is very close at hand.
In those summers every year, after heavy rains, large puddles like this would appear in the settlements.
At this time, when Shanshan was happiest, she would hold Tang Ling with her soft little hands and happily go to the puddles to drink water.
Under the puddles is soft mud, like naughty little fish swimming softly between the toes.
There is a magical world in the puddle, with all kinds of less dangerous bugs, as well as small fish and shrimps. They will disappear as the puddle dries up.
Just like Shanshan, she disappeared.
It was unbearable pain. It would be a good thing if the memory could disappear.
Tang Ling took a long drag on the cigarette. The rising smoke covered up his sadness, but his bruised jaw still hurt a little.
This was thanks to Dill's punch three days ago, which was actually not that good. Tang Ling didn't take Dill seriously. At least his angry punch wasn't qualified enough for Tang Ling to take him seriously.
"Smoking." At this time, a figure sat down next to Tang Ling, looking at the boy who was helpless but hesitated to speak.
Tang Ling smiled and handed over a cigarette.
Uncle Beard was a veteran who had always taken good care of Tang Ling, and Tang Ling would not be stingy with him.
"Wait another hour, and the people on duty for the night shift will come. After two hours, the people on duty who have signed up to participate in the collective mission will start the mission with the elite group of 100 people led by 10 Ziyue warriors. Uncle Beard said after taking a puff of cigarette.
Tang Ling smiled and said nothing, but his eyes fell on the universal energy stone emitting purple light.
There is always the fiercest battle next to the universal energy stone, and the crack that exudes danger is always so dazzling.
However, today's focus is not here, but in a warehouse area about one kilometer away from the universal energy stone.
Once upon a time, this place was occupied by a group of zombies.
However, some time ago, the most powerful leader among the zombies and the eight elite zombies beside him suddenly disappeared. Hope Barrier decided to seize this opportunity, clean up the warehouse area, and classify it into It is hoped that the barrier will be a safe area that can be developed in the future.
After all, the warehouse area is well-preserved and very close to the universal energy stone, so it is extremely valuable.
As long as they can successfully occupy it and add some arrangements, even if the zombie leader appears again, it won't be a waste.
"Without the most powerful guy, there are 10 Ziyue warriors leading the team, plus an elite group of 100 people. The risk of this mission is really low."
"Besides, your First Reserve Battalion is only responsible for cleaning up that corner." Uncle Beard continued to ramble, but his expression had become heavy.
"But, I regret telling you about this mission." He grinned at Tang Ling. This smile was not very pretty.
The conflict between Summit Team and Tang Ling was not a big deal at the Hope Barrier. Even the instructors of the First Preparatory Battalion did not express any opinions, and it was even less likely that the higher-ups would express any stance.
But it does not prevent this matter from being used as 'gossip' to add a touch of color to the life of Hope Barrier Iron Blood.
Who is Henk? The star of hope of the barrier of hope! Many people even believe that once he breaks through and becomes a Purple Moon Warrior, he will have an impact on the top ten elite squad leaders among the Purple Moon Warriors, and at least one of them will be replaced.
In time, he will be the most powerful challenger to Ziyue Captain Feilong.
Such a person keeps running rampant in the hope barrier, but ends up in the last place. He acts as a fool and does not seek to make progress. A guy named Tang Ling suffered a loss at the hands of him. How can it not be gossip
This kind of loss does not refer to that time, but also involves the time of the mission.
Not only could Henke's top team not stumble secretly, it was best to pray that nothing happened to Tang Ling and the others, otherwise it would be difficult for them to avoid suspicion.
Therefore, Dill took action angrily because of this! Not only were they provoked, but they might also have to protect Tang Ling during the mission? Because no one can bear the reputation of killing his comrades.
It feels as disgusting as eating shit!
But so what? Uncle Beard didn't think that Tang Ling really took advantage, because people can't just look at the present, they must think about the long term.
This is just a collective task, so what if we get benefits? Tang Ling will have at least more than a year left in the First Preparatory Camp. Can he survive it
Maybe the benefits of eating it will be spit out the next day.
Even if you leave the First Reserve Battalion, can you still leave Safety Zone 17? From now on, Henke's shadow will always hang over Tang Ling.
Because Tang Ling was the person who offended the Peak Team the most, there was no need to be afraid of his teammates who had family status. The rest of the team would only be slightly suppressed at most. After all, they tried their best to suppress 'Little Xiami', but the reputation of the Summit Team was not good. good.
This stupid boy will only become stronger than Hunk in the future.
Uncle Beard didn't think this was possible. In Uncle Beard's eyes, Tang Ling was just a clever little trickster, not a genius.
So Uncle Beard blamed himself, because his good intentions had completely ruined the future of this lovable young man.
No need to guess, Tang Ling also understood what Uncle Beard was thinking. He hugged the kind-hearted veteran with a smile and said, "You are happier if you don't think too much. No one knows what will happen tomorrow? It's better to live happily." "
Is this comfort? This definitely counts! Because for veterans, saying that I will go even if you don’t say anything, and that you are kind-hearted are all nonsense.
Between life and death that can happen at any time, telling him that he is happy doing this can actually poke his heart.
"What a considerate boy." Uncle Beard patted Tang Ling on the shoulder and said nothing.
Instead, Tang Ling looked at the warehouse area and asked, "What's the reason why the Peak Team insists on booking the venue?"
"It's very simple, the principles of the battlefield. According to the principles of the battlefield, you can keep one-third of the harvest for yourself."
"What is the main goal of cleaning up the warehouse area this time? It's the Corpse Man! You may not know that the Corpse Man is the most likely to produce crystals."
"I mean these corpses near the Universal Energy Stone." Uncle Beard put out his cigarette butt and looked at Tang Ling meaningfully.
This is not something that can be recorded in the data, but a secret among the Fortress of Hope warriors.
Tang Ling smiled faintly and looked at the target in the warehouse area with a hint of enthusiasm.
At the same time, familiar footsteps sounded behind Tang Ling. Tang Ling turned around - everyone in the Raptors team was already walking towards him.
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Thanks to the alliance leader for the reward!
(End of chapter)