Embers Ad Infinitum

Chapter 81: See you again

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On the street not far from the "Urban Intelligence Network Control Center", the mechanical monk Jingfa, wearing a yellow robe and a red cassock, is monitoring the surrounding movement, looking for the source of the previous explosion.

Suddenly, the building with its own large courtyard lit up layer by layer, emitting a bright, pure, yellowish light.

In the dark and dead city ruins, it is like a beacon that illuminates an eternal dream.

The mechanical monk Jingfa turned his head and glanced at it, and strode over.

The moment the lights came on, Long Yuehong, Bai Chen, and Jiang Baimian instinctively closed their eyes to adapt to the suddenly changing environment.

Only Shang Jianyao tried his best to open his eyes, and was almost stimulated to tears.

"Very vigilant." Jiang Baimian opened his eyes to see this scene, nodded and praised.

"Because I don't have sunglasses." Shang Jianyao finally blinked.

Jiang Baimian couldn't keep up with his brain circuit, so he could only sigh instead:

"It's a little bit back to the company now..."

It is also in the building, which also relies on things like fluorescent lamps to illuminate everything, and also has a spacious elevator waiting area.

The only difference is that the hall here is open and wide, similar to the "activity center" inside the "Pangu Creature", and it is covered with seemingly extravagant black stone floor tiles and hung with transparent and dreamy chandeliers.

"Is that so?" Long Yuehong at the entrance of the stairs did not dare to turn her head to prevent Qiao Chu from coming up.

"Brighter than the company." Shang Jianyao briefly described.

Hearing this sentence, Jiang Baimian first smiled, then frowned:

"In such a dark night, in such a ruined city, such a brightly lit building, the only one, will it be very conspicuous?"

Bai Chen, who was aiming at the three elevators opposite, understood what Jiang Baimian meant, and thought about it:

"Team leader, are you worried that the mechanical monk Jingfa and other relic hunters will come over because of this?"

"Ordinary ruin hunters don't have to worry. You said that they will take the initiative to stay away from abnormal places." Jiang Baimian nodded lightly, "But we already know that there is a purification method here. He has a special body and is very talented. Big, he is likely to be attracted, and he hates women very much. Also, there is a high probability that the 'hyena' bandit group has also entered this ruin, and they like to circle around the anomaly, waiting for an opportunity."

Shang Jianyao said thoughtfully:

"It depends on who has the worse name between them and Qiao Chu."

"Who do you want to see is more unlucky?" Jiang Baimian laughed and said, "You really have confidence in our 'old tune group'. What if it is the worst case? They appear at the same time, and we will be attacked on both sides."

After getting along for so many days, she has figured out the relationship between a bad name and a bad life.

As soon as she finished speaking, Shang Jianyao suddenly asked:

"What does the Pure Law rely on to judge whether it is female or not?"

"He is an 'immortal man', and he must not rely on organs such as nose and eyes, but a comprehensive judgment of various elements." Jiang Baimian replied subconsciously, "If you want to pretend to be a woman, lure him away, And then take off the disguise? Haha, I think it's a bit difficult."

Shang Jianyao replied seriously:

"I was just thinking, what would happen if Jingfa met Qiao Chu?"

Jiang Baimian whispered with understanding:

"Jingfa is not hating women, but hating all those who can trigger his lust to hit his weakness because of psychopaths, and he can no longer alleviate the corresponding desire.

"And Qiao Chu's 'charm' seems to be indistinguishable, not only for women, but also for men, and even animals are no exception.

"Once Jingfa meets Qiao Chu, he will definitely be instantly charmed, and his psychology has been twisted for many years, and he will only have a reaction because of this:

"Murdered the target that aroused his affection and desire, and let him die miserably..."

Jiang Baimian's whisper was not low at all, and everyone present heard it. Bai Chen nodded invisibly, and said without any expression:

"I'm looking forward to Jingfa meeting Qiao Chu now..."

"How are you?" Jiang Baimian laughed out loud.

She immediately restrained her smile and commanded in a serious tone:

"In short, while waiting for Qiao Chu to come up, take care of your surroundings, don't let your guard down, and be prepared for dangerous creatures to break in at any time."

While talking, Jiang Baimian got up and opened the window deep in the elevator hall, which was a garden overgrown with weeds.

"If Jingfa comes in from the main entrance, I will block him with a grenade gun for a while, and you take the opportunity to leave through the window.

"Our current firepower is not enough to deal with the mechanical monks who are also awakened. This is a point that must be admitted. We cannot risk our lives." Jiang Baimian returned to the position just now, leaned back against the wall again, and squatted down, "Okay. Now, Qiao Chu is about to come up, he must go from the underground machine room to the elevator hall faster than from the stairwell to the underground machine room."

At least the road is already familiar.

Jiang Baimian's voice just fell, and his brows wrinkled again:

"Is it possible to determine the scope of Qiao Chu's frustrating ability? I remember it affecting multiple targets.

"We can't just think about charm and ignore his other Awakened abilities."

Shang Jianyao immediately replied:

"Similar capabilities should be weakened by obstacles such as walls and metal doors."

"But we can't be sure that it will not affect us after the weakening. If even Bai Chen's position is affected, how can we attack Qiao Chu? At that time, all of them are frustrated and want to give up and wait for death." Jiang Baimian said quickly.

Before she finished speaking, she stood up:

"The key information is unknown, this operation is suspended."

"Go to the roof to snipe?" Bai Chen suggested.

Jiang Baimian asked quickly:

"How sure are you of sniping targets wearing military exoskeletons

"We only have one gun with sniping capability."

Bai Chen didn't try to be brave, and said with a gloomy expression:

"Not sure."

"Then leave here immediately and look back for another opportunity." Jiang Baimian gave the order.

"Yes, team leader!" Shang Jianyao and the others did not say much, so as not to waste precious time.

While observing the environment, Jiang Baimian muttered to himself angrily:

"Why did I get rid of Qiao Chu, my thinking is still affected to a certain extent, not as logical as normal, always ignoring some problems..."

At this time, Xiao Chong, who was carrying a red schoolbag, followed him back to the elevator, raised his head in disappointment and asked:

"Don't play anymore?"

"Next time." Jiang Baimian pointed to the window, "Let's go from here, so as not to collide with the people who come in from the main entrance, Shang Jianyao, hold Xiaochong and walk to the front, hurry up, someone is coming."

While speaking, Jiang Baimian picked up the grenade gun with one hand and aimed at the main entrance area.

Shang Jianyao picked up Xiaochong, ran two steps, jumped directly, passed the window, and fell outside.

Long Yuehong and Bai Chen came out of the window in turn.

At this time, Jiang Baimian had already seen the pure method of the mechanical monk in yellow robes and red cassocks.

Because Jingfa heard the woman's voice, the red light in his eyes flashed wildly.

Jiang Baimian did not hesitate, pulled the trigger and fired a grenade.

Boom!

In the main entrance area, the flames soared and the fragments flew, making Jingfa dodge subconsciously.

Jiang Baimian seized the opportunity, ran to the window quickly, and rushed out with a leaping motion.

That is, after a second or two, the mechanical monk Jingfa smashed through the glass wall of the main entrance area, and rushed in from the side with the sound of clattering.

He was about to fire a grenade at the window when his head suddenly turned halfway, looking at one of the elevators.

Then, he ran frantically, his eyes red with blood.

The elevator quickly stopped on the first floor and slowly opened the car door and car door.

Jingfa raised his arms and aimed all the offensive weapons inside.

However, there were only cold gray-black metal walls inside, and no one was there.

While Jingfa was stunned, the elevator doors closed again and continued up.

At the top of the elevator, in the deep and dark space, near the main wire rope, Qiao Chu, wearing a military exoskeleton device, stood quietly.

He looked down, his lips pressed together.

In the elevator hall on the first floor, Jingfa finally reacted.

He seemed to understand something, and frantically pressed the button, trying to call another elevator.

In the courtyard behind the "Urban Intelligent Network Control Center".

Jiang Baimian walked quickly in the place where the light of the building couldn't shine with his cat on his waist.

Soon, she followed Bai Chen and others according to the electric signal.

Shang Jianyao squatted and leaned in the corner, and said in a deep voice:

"Xiao Chong is gone."

"Where did you go?" Jiang Baimian asked in a suppressed voice.

Shang Jian Yao picked the key point and said:

"When I got here, I put him down, he said he was going to urinate, rushed to the back of the bushes, and then disappeared."

Jiang Baimian thought for a while, and said with a condensed expression:

"It's a little weird, let's get out of here as soon as possible."

Shang Jian Yao and the others immediately responded with actions instead of words.

Led by Jiang Baimian, they went straight to the side, tried to climb over the fence, and took a detour to return.

They walked through the trees and flowers, getting closer and closer to the target.

At this moment, the desolate and hoarse roar sounded again not far away.

The roar was even louder than before, as if it rang directly beside his ears.

The minds of Jiang Baimian and the others instantly became blank, and their hearts seemed to be tightly gripped by a huge familiar fear, unable to beat.

After some time, they suddenly heard a soft voice:

"Don't be afraid, keep calm."

Shang Jianyao and others trembled slightly, and finally woke up, only to feel the fear receding like a tide.

They looked at the place where the sound came from, and saw a man squatting in the shadow of the fence.

This man was wearing a loose black robe, with long hair, and a beard that was very temperamental. His expression was gentle and dignified.

They knew this man when they met, and they had a relationship in the wilderness before:

Du Heng, a self-proclaimed antiquarian and historical researcher.