Zi Shu drove into the city and said while paying attention to the surrounding environment: "Several members of the personal guard brought by Prince Zuo Qi are missing and their whereabouts are still unknown. The Alliance and the Cultivation Association attach great importance to this matter and have been established. We have joined the task force, but Prince Zuo Qi is worried and wants to personally participate in the investigation, and I am cooperating with his work."
The meeting between the two worlds is still in progress, but someone in the bodyguard of the Prince of the Zombie World is missing. No matter what the cause is, it is enough to attract the attention of the alliance.
This is indeed a big case.
Bu Chensu's face darkened slightly and he looked at Zuo Qi, "Have you found any clues?"
Zuo Qi nodded, his chuckle always had a bit of evil charm.
"That's why I came with Xiao Shushu. I suspect that the disappearance of my men is related to a mysterious laboratory."
Si Niannian, who had been looking out the window, turned around suddenly, "Laboratory?"
Zuo Qi had been paying attention to Si Niannian out of the corner of his eye. Now he looked at her and the corners of his mouth deepened, "Yes, it is the kind of laboratory that uses living people to do experiments. Although my subordinates cannot be called They are 'human', but at least they are alive, and they are all one-in-a-million masters. Their qualifications and talents are first-rate in the entire zombie world. I think they are all of great research value. "
Si Niannian's heart sank.
If the second uncle can even use living people for experiments, then it is really not impossible to catch a few zombies for research.
But now is the time for the meeting between the two circles, and this move is likely to affect the relationship between the two circles.
If the balance is broken, a war between the two worlds may begin at any time.
Would the second uncle really do this
Si Niannian didn't dare to think deeply.
Zuo Qi didn't wait for her to respond and turned his head back.
Guning City is neither big nor small. The streets are complicated and the locals have serious xenophobia.
Therefore, when a car with a foreign license plate drove into the city, it instantly attracted the attention of many people.
Even the vendors at the roadside stalls glanced at it from time to time and cheered up.
In front of the Qianfan Inn, Chi Zhiyu was waiting for a long time wearing sunglasses.
After seeing Zi Shu's car, he waved quickly.
"Junior brother, master is here."
He turned back and waved, calling Allen, who was waiting in the other direction, over.
"Master." After Si Niannian got out of the car, the two brothers bent down to say hello. They did not dare to get up without Si Niannian.
Si Niannian patted their heads lightly and said, "Be good."
The two of them straightened up with smiles on their faces.
Especially Allen, he rarely had his head stroked like this, and he felt very at ease. It was very helpful.
"Ellen, where is your father?" Si Niannian asked.
Allen pointed to the hotel, "Master, my father and the Second Senior Master are in the restaurant. The Second Senior Master said that Master, you have been traveling and working hard for so long, and you must not have had a good meal. He specially ordered a lot of Master's favorite food. Yes, I want to give you a patch."
After a pause, Allen added, "Master's family is so kind to you."
Yes, her family is very kind to her.
Although my second uncle rarely comes home, she is the first person he asks about every time he comes home.
Even when her second uncle wasn't home, he would often call her to ask for help, caring more about her than his brother.
Si Niannian often felt that with her second uncle and third uncle here, she seemed to have two more fathers.
She smiled and said, "They all love me."
Bu Chensu knew the embarrassment in her heart, so he walked over and held her hand, "Go in first and discuss anything you have in person."
The restaurant is on the second floor. There are no private seats, only private rooms.
Maybe he heard the sound, but John had already walked out of the private room first.
"Little sister, please let me see if you have lost weight. I heard that you have been busy lately. Why do girls have to work so hard? There are elders and apprentices, and they have things to do. , You have thin arms and legs, don’t tire yourself out.”
Before anyone arrives, the sound comes first.
When Si Niannian walked up the steps, before he could say anything, he was hugged by someone who didn't have time to see his face clearly.
John hugged her and didn't let go, as if he hadn't seen her for a long time.
Then he turned up, down, left, and right to check.
"I heard that you went to Huaibei Prison? Did anyone give you trouble? Were you injured? Oh, little junior sister, you must go to places like this less in the future. Girls are precious, how can you go to a rough place like that? You are so weak Yes, what should I do if I get scared..."
Zi Shu and Zuo Qi, who went upstairs later, twitched their lips: "..."
That Si Niannian is soft and easily frightened
Are you sure this boss is not blind
"I remember there was a Tang monk in your human history who was so noisy. Could this be the reincarnation of that Tang monk?" Zuo Qi whispered into Zi Shu's ear, his laughter gentle and the ending sound raised, With so much evil in it.
Zi Shu glanced at him sideways, "I remember that there was a time when you were a human being."
Zuo Qi shrugged his shoulders and curled his lips.
Yes, he was indeed a human being once, but it had been so long ago that he had completely forgotten what it was like to be a human being.
Besides, that was not a good memory and there was nothing worth cherishing.
Bu Chensu stretched out his hand to separate John, and took Si Niannian into his arms.
"Master John, you are a guest, please come in."
He sounded like a master.
John glanced at him, smiled softly, and had no intention of separating from Si Niannian.
Si Niannian looked helpless, "Brother Su, second senior brother, don't forget that we still have guests here."
She looked at Zuo Qi behind her.
For those who don't know the truth, Zuo Qi is really just a guest.
And he's a distinguished guest.
The kind that can't be neglected at all.
Zuo Qi raised his eyebrows. Are you using him as a shield
"It turns out that this is the famous Mr. John. Nice to meet you."
There is no handshake etiquette in the zombie world. Zuo Qi leaned forward slightly and slouched slightly. This was his most friendly attitude as a prince.
John was arrogant, but he really couldn't hold this arrogance in front of Zuo Qi.
After all, no one can bear the responsibility of affecting the relationship between the two worlds.
"Prince Zuo Qi, you're welcome. I've also admired your name for a long time. Please come in."
John is also rarely so kind.
The private room is very spacious, faces south, and has plenty of sunlight.
The decoration here is also in a retro style, from the tables and chairs to the hangings on the walls.
There is a screen at the entrance, and a guzheng is playing on the left side of the screen.
At this time, Si Xiyou was sitting there, flicking his fingers and playing a sweet music.
This is the only thing Si Xiyou is good at besides research.
Si Niannian looked at him like this and felt a lot of emotion in his heart.
She knew that this piece of music was played specially for her by her second uncle.
When she was 6 years old, she clapped her hands and said that her second uncle played the guzheng beautifully. From then on, whenever her second uncle had time, he would play a piece for her.
"Second uncle."
Endearing names flowed out of my mouth involuntarily.
The music stops.
Si Xiyou raised his head, raised a smile on his lips, stood up and went over to meet him.
"Nian Nian, did your trip to Huaibei go well? Were you injured?"
The caring in Si Xiyou's eyes didn't seem to be fake, it went straight to Si Niannian's heart.
He is not a person who is good at expressing emotions, and he is not very used to physical contact, but when facing Si Niannian, he can't help but give him a hug.
Just like now.
Si Niannian, who was held in his second uncle's arms, suddenly felt a little sore in his nose.
This embrace is warm and was once regarded as a safe harbor by her.
"How are you doing, Uncle Second? Don't work too hard."
Concerned words couldn't help but blurt out.
Si Xiyou smiled, distanced himself, and looked at her, "Second uncle is fine, work will naturally be hard, but if you can feel a sense of accomplishment at work and contribute to others, no matter how hard it is, it will be worth it. of."
"What if these achievements and contributions are based on the harm of others?"
Si Niannian asked with burning eyes.
If the price is other people's lives, do you really not care at all, Uncle Er
Si Xiyou's expression remained unchanged, "If the result is good and beneficial to the public, then some sacrifices are valuable, right?"
"What if the sacrifice is a human life?" Si Niannian asked again.
Si Xiyou's expression paused for a moment, then he smiled again, "In the apocalyptic war, there were countless casualties. Many heroes contributed their blood and lives to make today's new world possible. In the same way, if we can use a more powerful one in the future, A brilliant future, so it is understandable to make some sacrifices for this future.”
Si Niannian disagreed, "Life is precious, and all 'beauty' is based on human life. If life doesn't even exist, then what's the point of these so-called beautiful futures?"
"The existence of the apocalypse is not what everyone wants. It is a natural disaster, which we have to face and solve. But now we are living very well, and there is peace between the two worlds. The Zombie Emperor even personally led a team to attend the two worlds. The World Conference is enough to show his sincerity. In this case, why should he sacrifice some people to pursue the so-called 'better future'? "
This was the first time Si Niannian spoke in such a formal and solemn tone in front of his relatives.
Not only Si Xiyou, but also Zi Shu and the others were shocked.
There was silence all around, so quiet that you could hear each other's breathing.
Si Xiyou just looked at Si Niannian with a very strange look in his eyes. After a while, he chuckled again.
He raised his hand and rubbed Si Niannian's head.
"Nian Nian, sticking to comfort is not a long-term solution. For the peace of mankind and the stability of the world of cultivation, we must make long-term plans and nip problems in the bud."
"Tsk, tsk."
A slightly evil voice suddenly sounded, male and female were indistinguishable, and there was a hint of smile in the tone.
"Is the Secretary of the Department guarding against our zombie world, or is he planning to take action against our zombie world one day?"
Zuo Qi looked at Si Xiyou with a bit of coldness in his eyes. He put one hand in his pocket and raised the other hand, stroking the cold silver mask with his index finger.
Zuo Qi was standing outside the door before, and Bu Chensu and others were in front of him, so Si Xiyou didn't see him.
Seeing Zuo Qi at this time, his expression paused slightly, but he didn't feel any embarrassment.
"It turns out to be Prince Zuo Qi. He's a guest from afar. Please take a seat."
Si Xiyou made a 'please' gesture, as if he had not said those words just now.
Zuo Qi raised his eyebrows, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and narrowed his red phoenix eyes.
"I have long heard that the Secretary of the Department is a rare outspoken person. He has devoted his life to scientific research. Although he is in official career, he is not worldly. When I see him today, the smoothness of the Secretary of the Department is comparable to those of the old fritters in the Alliance."
Si Xiyou's expression remained calm, as if he didn't feel the killing intent overflowing from Zuo Qi's eyes.
"Putting yourself on others, I think the Zombie Emperor of your world is not really at ease with us, is it? It is essential to be on guard against others, not to mention the major issues related to the stability of the two worlds. There is always nothing wrong with preparing for a rainy day, but this does not It will not hinder the current alliance between our two worlds.”
The atmosphere was a little tense, and the smell of gunpowder instantly filled the entire private room.
Zi Shu knew that the young master wanted nothing more than to have any disputes among the group of them, because there was a young lady in the middle and he must not embarrass the young lady.
"Haha, Uncle Si, don't mind. Prince Zuo Qi is more humorous and loves to joke. I think everyone is hungry, so let's take a seat first. Come on, come on, Prince Zuo Qi, sit here with me. On the way here just now The stories you told are very interesting, I haven’t heard enough of them, please tell me more, hehe.”
Zi Shu quickly opened his mouth to smooth things over.
John also nodded, "Yes, junior sister has worked hard for several days, and she must be tired. If you have anything to say, we will talk about it later. Sit down and rest first."
John didn't know what happened specifically, so he couldn't comment for the time being, but he knew that his little sister was angry, angry and embarrassed at the same time, and all of this was inseparable from Si Xiyou.
"Little junior sister, come and sit here with senior brother."
John directly pulled Si Niannian to his side.
Bu Chensu naturally followed.
Chi Zhiyu and Allen also noticed that the master was not in a good mood, and followed closely. No matter what happened, they insisted on standing on the master's side and cheering her up.
Everyone took their seats, only Si Xiyou and Zuo Qi were left.
Zuo Qi stepped forward slowly, approached Si Xiyou, and turned his head slightly.
He whispered: "When I mentioned your villainous nature, Minister, the Minister mentioned that our emperor is not a gentleman. So, in your heart, only our great emperor can be compared with you. I can't tell. The ambition of the department head is not small.”
After saying that, Zuo Qi gave Si Xiyou a look that said, "You can understand it yourself." He turned around and sat down next to Zi Shu.
Si Xiyou frowned slightly, this was the first time his face changed since just now.
Soon, he regained his composure and sat down next to Bu Chensu.
"I've already ordered the dishes, which are all Nian Nian's favorites. But I didn't know that Prince Zuo Qi would also be visiting. If you are interested, you can order by yourself."
Zombies don't need to eat. For them, eating is just a pastime and a sense of ritual, and has nothing to do with satiety.
Zuo Qi still had a slight smile on his face, "Don't worry, everyone hasn't arrived yet."
A flash of doubt flashed in Si Xiyou's eyes, and then he looked at Bu Chensu, "Is anyone else coming?"
(End of chapter)