Chapter 779: Old Place

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CKtalon

Under the setting suns rays, the Old Task Forces jeep drove along the familiar street. It slowly advanced through the signshairstyling, supermarket, barbecue, foot bath, hotpot, police, clothing, and other signs that were hanging diagonally or missing.

Cars were randomly parked along the road, clearly ravaged by the elements. It seriously hindered traffic, but it didnt mean that the jeep couldnt pa.s.s through.

Its still the same old. Shang Jianyaowho was in the backseatsighed.

For some reason, a sentence that originated from the Old Worlds entertainment naturally surfaced in Long Yuehongs mind: He lita cigarette and started recounting his tale.

The driving Bai Chen looked ahead and said, Its getting dark. Where are we camping tonight?

The place from last time, of course! Shang Jianyao replied before Jiang Baimian could. We have feelings for it!

His small speaker came from there.

Who has feelings for this G.o.dforsaken place? Jiang Baimian muttered silently and nodded. Same old placeat least its familiar.

Bai Chen tersely acknowledged her words and turned the jeep to the left before entering the estate without a complete name. They then alighted, brought their items, tuned into a unit in the first building on the right, and familiarly arrived at the sixth floor.

After opening the door to the innermost room, a putrid smell drilled into their noses.

The layout is no different from when we left. Shang Jianyao looked around as if he didnt smell anything.

The coffee table, the television cabinet, the dirty cloth sofa, the emerald-green cups, the round table, the recliner, and other items were all in the same position. They appeared frozen in time and had never been moved.

Jiang Baimian nodded. It seems like no Ruin Hunter has been here.

She then ordered, Check the rooms and eliminate any latent dangers.

The four people from the Old Task Force immediately split into two teams. One team walked to the bathroom, and the other went to the end of the corridor and opened the door to the childs bedroom.

Jiang Baimian looked over and saw a person lying quietly on the bed.

The person was covered in a blue blanket with a small golden star. The exposed parts had already turned to bones, leaving only a cl.u.s.ter of white, messy hair.

Shang Jianyao fell silent for a few seconds before saying, Lets go somewhere else.

Alright. Jiang Baimian could understand his feelings.

The corpse in front of them likely belonged to the rooms original owner-the little gir] named Nan Nan in the photo alb.u.m.

She had become a Heartless. She grew up year after year and gradually aged, but she never forgot where her home was. Every time the lights lit up at night, she would return to rest and flip through her photos.

When the power was cut, she would become a cruel Heartless and hunt outside.

In the blink of an eye, more than two years had pa.s.sed. When the Old Task Force encountered her again, she had already become a corpse.

After briefing Long Yuchong and Bai Chen about the situation, Jiang Baimian led her team members to the same unit on the eighth floor.

It was also where they had stayed.

After settling down, Long Yuehong sighed with emotion. I didnt expect her to be dead..

Its very normal. Bai Chen consoled him. Not many ordinary Heartless can live to the age of 40. They only lasted until a few years ago because of Xiaochongs protection.

After the previous incident, Xiaochong was scared away by Du Heng, Pangu Biology took over a portion of the area, and many Ruin Hunters came and went. The environment here had completely changed.

This made Jiang Baimian vaguely feel like they had become villains.

Shang Jianyao sat by the floor-to-ceiling railed windows. He looked out and sighed. It would be nice if theres no Heartless disease.

This is our teams mission, Jiang Baimian replied in a joking manner, trying her best to lighten the mood in the team.

Long Yuehong looked out the window and exclaimed, Its already dark. Why arent the lights switched on.

Before he could finish speaking, he shut his mouth.

The reason Swamp Ruin 1 could have electricity at night and replay the citys former dazzling night scene was that the nearby hydropower station was still being maintained. It was still working because Xiaochong was playing games near the underground engine room at the City Intelligence Network

Control Center. From time to time, it would power the entire city.

Now, there was no Xiaochong or the Superior Heartless with a certain level of intelligence.

Bai Chen also came to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked out. She acutely noticed: Theres light over there.

At the edge of the concrete jungle, b.a.l.l.s of yellow or pure white light flickered.

There were definitely not many of them, but they were rather eye-catching in the setting sun.

Jiang Baimian exhaled and said, That should be where the companys garrison is stationed. They mustve been to the City Intelligence Network Control Center to keep this ruin powered.

Thats true. Having electricity and not having electricity are two completely different concepts. Its the same for those being stationed and day-to-day living Long Yuehong came to a realization.

At this moment, Shang Jianyao excitedly stood up, rushed to the dining area, and pressed the switch.

The white light lit up.

Theres indeed electricity! Shang Jianyao was rather happy.

Jiang Baimians eyes darted around. Turn it off. Its too eye-catching at night.

After Shang Jianyao switched off the lights, Jiang Baimian looked around and said, The arrangement for tonight is: Have dinner first, then rest for an hour. Well then go to a nearby block on foot to search for bookshops and other places to determine if this is Dajiang City.

Were searching for information tonight? Long Yuehong blurted out in surprise.

One had to catch their breath before hanging themselves.

Jiang Baimian smiled. We should be carrying out operations at night and resting during the day. Otherwise, its very easy for us to encounter the companys exploration team. Furthermore, we have to be constantly worried that a drone will fly over our heads. You dont want this, right?

Okay. Long Yuehong nodded without hiding anything.

He still hoped that Shang Jianyaos discovery was a misunderstanding and that they were still loyal employees of Pangu Biology.

Bai Chen said, If we act at night, its best to plan a route in advance.

Thats right, thats right. Otherwise, Big White will easily get lost. Shang Jianyao agreed.

Jiang Baimian gritted her teeth and said, Lets head toward the blown-up secret laboratory. On the way, welll circle around the City Intelligence Network Control Center and not approach it.

The blown-up secret laboratory had long become worthless after Pangu Biologys years of excavation. As for the City Intelligence Network Control Center, it was of great importance. There was a high chance that it was guarded by the companys troops.

Alright. Long Yuehong and the others didnt object.

At 8 p.m,, the Old Task Force began taking action according to the plan.

In order to reduce any commotion, they didnt drive. However, Bai Chen and Long Yuehong put on their military exoskeleton and Blackmarsh Iron Snake bionic artificial intelligence armor. If they really encountered something, they would drag Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao with them and run at full

speed. They wouldnt be slower than the jeep and would be more agile.

Shang Jianyao held the Berserker a.s.sault rifle and relied on the dim starlight in the sky to carefully walk along the street. Jiang Baimian didnt know whether to praise him for not being careless and being sufficiently careful, that he always did things according to the tactical manual or should she mock him

for being unnecessary and for liking to act?

With the Old Task Forces current perception and detection standards, there was really no need to follow those instructions to the tee.

After circling around the City Intelligence Network Control Center, the Old Task Force arrived at a street behind it that led to the secret laboratory.

At this moment, Shang Jianyao turned around and shouted in a direction, Stop!

As his voice echoed, a figure jumped down from the street window.

It was a male Heartless. His hair was messy, his eyes were turbid, and his body was hunched. He was about 30 years old.

He originally wanted to pounce at the Old Task Force and complete the hunt, but he stopped and didnt move.

Shang Jianyao walked over and politely asked, Do you know which city this is?

The Heartless roared, and his bloodshot eyes were vigilant and filled with hatred.

Shang Jianyao was not discouraged. You should say, This is Dajiang City.

The Heartlesss mouth quivered as a difficult and strange voice sounded from his throat. This is Dajiang City.

Its indeed Dajiang City! Shang Jianyao slapped the Berserker a.s.sault rifles side.

Is this considered getting an answer through torture? Long Yuehong muttered.

Shang Jianyao then waved his hand and said to the Heartless, You can leave now.

Therefore, the Heartless obediently left.

The next second, Shang Jianyao looked at Jiang Baimian and asked curiously, You actually didnt reprimand me.

Jiang Baimian rolled her eyes. Your actions reminded me of something.

What is it? Shang Jianyao asked.

Jiang Baimian tersely grunted. Do you still remember the strange things we encountered here? After the lights were switched on, all the Heartless seemed to return to normal. They did their own things and stopped attacking humans.

Yes, Bai Chen and Long Yuehong nodded.

That had left a deep impression on them.

Jiang Baimian exhaled and said, Back then, I found it unbelievable. Now that I think about it, I feel that it might be the effect of Thought Implantation. And its most likely because of Xiaochong.

Xiaochong implanted different thoughts into every Heartless in this city ruin, making them do things according to the corresponding thoughts once the lights are switched on? The more Long Yuehong thought about it, the more he felt that his team leaders guess was close to the truth.

Shang Jianyao slapped the Berserker a.s.sault rifles side again. Xiaochong is indeed from the Master Zhuang domain!

Whats there to be happy about This is very terrifying, alright? Long Yuehong criticized inwardly as he guarded his surroundings.

As his gaze moved, he suddenly saw the words on a sign by the street being illuminated by starlight that left the dark clouds. Dajiang City.

Long Yuehong was surprised and delighted. He pointed at the signboard and said, Team Leader, it says what place this is over there!

This is really Dajiang City!

Just as he said that, he saw the entire signboard clearly: Dajiang Citys Elite Middle School.

This.. Long Yuehongs pupils instantly dilated as if he had been struck by lightning.