dognovel Chapter 125: Rescuing People at the Border
Chapter 125: Rescuing People at the Border
On the way back to the general's mansion, Yan Wanwan's mind kept echoing with the fat man's crying voice. The voice seemed to carry endless sorrow, which penetrated into her heart and disturbed her.
She hurried, almost running all the way back to the general's mansion, and only after she stepped into the mansion and made sure that there was no one around did she start contact with the other end of the world.
"Fatty, what's wrong with Fatty?" Yan Wanwan's voice was anxious and a little worried.
On the other end of the line, the fat man's voice was choked and distorted with tears: [Boss, you finally replied. Four... Four Eyes is dead.]
Upon hearing the news, Yan Wanwan's body suddenly stiffened. Although all of this was carefully planned by her, at this moment, her heart still uncontrollably surged with indescribable waves, like a calm lake being hit by a stone, causing ripples.
She took a deep breath, tried her best to calm herself down, and asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?"
The fat man sobbed as he recounted the story, his words filled with despair and helplessness. That day, the zombies attacked the city with such force that they fought tooth and nail, holding out for five days and nights before finally holding back the zombie onslaught. But who could have imagined that after the battle, when they were checking the personnel, they'd discovered Four Eyes was missing, along with several other psychics. To this day, they haven't even found Four Eyes or the others' bodies. Their fate remains uncertain, their hearts clenched in the weight of their weight.
The base is in chaos again. The fight for power has driven everyone crazy, and many have even resorted to physical violence. Boss, what do you think we should do?
As the fat man spoke, he cried even harder. The sound of his sobs penetrated the communication equipment and struck Yan Wanwan's heart. "Boss, you died at the hands of the Zombie King, and now Four Eyes has died at the hands of the Zombie King too. It's all my fault for not being able to avenge you two."
Yan Wanwan pursed her lips and whispered soothingly, "You're not to blame for this. We all know how terrifying the Zombie King is. Now it's back with even greater momentum. We can't contend with it alone. If the strongest psychics in other bases don't unite and attack together, sooner or later all bases will be conquered by the Zombie King. And don't be too pessimistic. Although Four Eyes' psychic powers are slightly weaker, he's very clever. He might have taken advantage of the chaos to dodge the zombies' attacks. If you keep searching patiently, you'll definitely find them."
The fat man seemed to be immersed in the abyss of despair, unable to climb out. He murmured in despair: "I hope so."
Yan Wanwan raised her voice, trying to boost his morale: "Your most urgent task right now is to control those restless elements in the base and make sure that the base does not fall into complete chaos. Only by stabilizing our foundation will we have the confidence to deal with the Zombie King later, understand?"
The fat man on the other end of the line sniffed and replied with a sobbing voice: "Got it, Boss."
Yan Wanwan gave a few more detailed instructions before cutting off contact.
The moment the call was disconnected, the fat man's face darkened instantly. He muttered to himself, "Logically, it shouldn't have been the boss... Although this zombie attack on the city was strange, not a single civilian was lost. But what does that really mean?"
Although he still wishfully believed that everything was the same as before, he didn't realize that everything around him had quietly changed since some time ago, and even Four Eyes was probably in danger.
Meanwhile, in ancient times, Yan Wanwan's expression was as gloomy as water.
She no longer cared about anything in the end of the world, and now all she cared about was finding her adoptive father from ancient times.
Some time ago, she could still sense the location of her adoptive father, but now, that connection was cut off again. It was as if her adoptive father had disappeared from the face of the earth, with no news at all.
"Miss, this is a letter from the general." The maid Xiaotao reported softly.
Yan Wanwan took the letter and glanced at it twice. After she opened the seal and read the contents, her face grew even colder, as if covered in frost and snow. "Hmph, that man is truly ruthless. Is he so determined to kill them all? Isn't he afraid that the border will be left unguarded and the country will be destroyed?"
Xiao Tao lowered her head, not daring to breathe. The "that person" the young lady was referring to was clearly the emperor who was high above and ruled the world.
"Xiaotao, go pack your bags. I'm going to the border tomorrow." Yan Wanwan ordered in a cold voice.
Xiao Tao's eyes widened in shock when she heard this. "Miss, why are you going to the border? There's chaos and chaos over there. It's too dangerous."
"Go and rescue your general." Yan Wanwan raised her eyebrows and spoke in a firm tone, leaving no room for doubt.
"But..." Xiao Tao hesitated to speak. Just as she was about to speak again, Yan Wanwan suddenly turned around and glared at her fiercely.
That look was like a cold knife, which frightened Xiao Tao so much that she shivered. She swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue, pursed her lips, and dared not say another word.
Seeing Yan Wanwan about to go out again in the middle of the night, Xiao Tao became anxious and hurriedly asked, "Miss, it's already dark, where are you going?"
Yan Wanwan didn't stop walking, and just said lightly: "Prepare some things for the journey."
That night, the night sky of Nanping Prefecture seemed to be shrouded by a strange curtain. In the silence, no one knew that an extraordinary spectacle was quietly unfolding in the fields.
A faint green light suddenly appeared on the vast fields outside Nanping Prefecture. The light was not from the sun, moon or stars, but flickered like ghost fire, appearing particularly eerie in the dark night.
Several farmers, who happened to be keeping watch and had glanced out at the fields, were terrified by the sudden and bizarre sight. Seeing the green light flickering, as if spirits were moving through it, a strange chill ran up their spines. They couldn't think of anything else and fled home in panic, stumbling and falling along the way, looking extremely embarrassed.
The next morning, a horrifying piece of news spread like a whirlwind throughout the streets and alleys of Nanping Prefecture - the farmland was haunted!
There was a lot of discussion on the streets and alleys, and everyone looked terrified. The timid women and children stayed indoors for fear of being contaminated by some evil spirit.
The entire Nanping Prefecture was shrouded in this inexplicable fear, and the strange green light in the fields became an indelible nightmare in everyone's hearts.
Xiao Tao stayed in the house all night until the dawn broke, when she saw Yan Wanwan, dressed in dust, walk into the room.
She hurried forward, her eyes full of concern: "Miss, you are finally back. You must have had a hard journey. Xiaotao will prepare some hot water for you. Take a good bath first to relieve your fatigue."
Having said that, he turned around and walked quickly into the inner room, busying himself with swift hands and feet.
After a while, the steaming hot bathtub was ready. Yan Wanwan stepped into it. The warm water wrapped around her body, as if it could dispel all the fatigue from running around all night.
Xiao Tao stood aside and asked softly, "Miss, would you like to fill your stomach with some food first, or take a break and take a nap?"
Yan Wanwan leaned against the wall of the barrel, slightly closing her eyes, and said slowly, "No, I dozed off in the carriage too, and it was almost like I slept. You don't need to follow me this time. I'll just take a few guards with me. Too many people will make us conspicuous and it will be inconvenient to move around."
When Xiao Tao heard this, she immediately became anxious, her eyes reddened, and she quickly retorted, "How can this be possible, young lady! You are all alone outside, facing so many inconveniences. How can you survive without someone who understands your needs and takes care of you? With me here, I can at least take care of your food, clothing, and daily life. You can't leave me behind."
Yan Wanwan sighed softly and opened her eyes, her eyes revealing a bit of determination: "Xiao Tao, this trip is not just for sightseeing. The situation is complicated. If I take you with me, how can I be at ease if something goes wrong? Besides, after I leave, you will immediately return to Nanping Mansion and serve Big Sister. There are undercurrents in the mansion right now, and I'm afraid someone will take advantage of my absence and bully her. With you by her side, I can feel more at ease."
When Xiaotao heard this, although she was reluctant, she also knew that the young lady had made up her mind, so she had no choice but to agree: "Miss, you must take care of yourself when you are out there. Xiaotao will wait for your safe return at home." Yan Wanwan nodded slightly, with a hint of relief in her expression.