Chapter 173: Appreciation of the Mercenary Group

Lin Chen had just pacified the people in the safe zone when the communicator rang.

It was a message from Commander Zhang, a high-level official at the Starfire Mercenary Group headquarters: "Lin Chen, come to the headquarters, I have something important to talk to you about." Lin Chen told Xia Nuan a few words and drove the off-road vehicle to the headquarters.

Arriving at the headquarters conference room, Commander Zhang and Zhao Feng were already waiting, with a document placed on the table.

"Lin Chen, we have watched all the missions you executed recently,

especially the missions of collecting Iron Hand Group intelligence and obtaining virus antibody samples,

and your performance was outstanding." Commander Zhang opened, his tone carrying appreciation, "Your ability is very prominent,

calm and decisive. We have decided to promote you to a team captain, responsible for leading a five-person team. In the future, you can independently accept A-level and below missions and get more resource support."

Lin Chen was a bit surprised, and Zhao Feng smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "This is what you deserve.

From now on, we are peers, and you can find me for help at any time if you need it."

Commander Zhang handed Lin Chen an appointment letter: "Sign this document,

and you are an official team captain. You can come to the headquarters to select team members tomorrow."

Lin Chen took the pen, signed his name, and felt a bit excited in his heart—this meant he had gained more recognition in the mercenary group and could better protect the safe zone.

When leaving the headquarters, Commander Zhang also exhorted: "We already know about the Iron Hand Group.

If they dare to come next week, the mercenary group will send support, so don't worry."

Lin Chen thanked him,

and drove the off-road vehicle back to the safe zone. On the way, his mind was full of scenes with Xia Nuan and

Tuan Tuan, thinking that it would be great if they could stay away from the dangers of the apocalypse in the future.

Returning to the safe zone,

Xia Nuan saw the appointment letter in Lin Chen's hand and said happily: "That's great, you are a captain from now on!

Let's celebrate well tonight." Tuan Tuan also came over, rubbed against Lin Chen's hand,

and made "meow meow" sounds. Lin Chen picked up Tuan Tuan, sat on the sofa, and suddenly began to fantasize—it would be great if he could take Xia Nuan and Tuan Tuan to a place without zombies or war, like the legendary cultivation world.

He imagined the appearance of the cultivation world: there were mountain peaks shrouded in clouds and mist, swords that could fly,

and pills that could make people live forever. He and Xia Nuan practiced together,

and Tuan Tuan followed beside them, occasionally mischievously catching flying spirit butterflies. They didn't need to worry about zombies and enemies anymore, just practicing meditation every day, or picking spirit fruits in the mountains, living a leisurely and stable life.

Just as he was thinking intently, Xia Nuan handed over a glass of water: "What are you thinking about? Smiling so happily."

Lin Chen took the water and told her about his fantasy. Xia Nuan said with a smile: "It would be great if we could really go to the cultivation world,

but now with you and Tuan Tuan here, I also feel very happy." Tuan Tuan seemed to understand and rubbed its head against Lin Chen's chin.

At night,

Auntie Wang made a large table of dishes,

and the people in the safe zone gathered together to celebrate Lin Chen's promotion. The unhappiness of Lin Hao's trouble had long been thrown behind them,

and everyone talked and laughed, the atmosphere lively and warm. After eating,

Lin Chen and Xia Nuan took Tuan Tuan for a walk in the safe zone, and the moonlight spilled on the snow, reflecting a faint silver light.

Lin Chen suddenly remembered the dangers he encountered when executing missions before, and couldn't help but fantasize about ghosts—if there were not only zombies in the apocalypse,

but also ghosts, what should they do? He imagined the pitch-black night, a ghost with a green face and fangs suddenly appearing in the safe zone, rushing towards the crowd,

he mobilized Absolute Zero, but found that the cold air was useless against ghosts. Xia Nuan and Tuan Tuan were scared and hid behind him, and he could only grip the Ice Blade tightly, biting the bullet to fight.

"What's wrong?

Your face is suddenly so bad." Xia Nuan noticed his strangeness and asked with concern.

Lin Chen shook his head and threw the ghost in his fantasy behind his head: "It's nothing,

maybe I'm too tired today." He held Xia Nuan's hand tightly and picked up Tuan Tuan again, thinking to himself—no matter what zombies, enemies, or ghosts in his fantasy he encounters in the future, as long as Xia Nuan and Tuan Tuan are here, he has the courage to face everything.

Returning to the villa, Tuan Tuan was already asleep. Lin Chen put it into the cat nest,

and sat on the sofa with Xia Nuan. "You are going to select team members tomorrow, do you want me to go with you?

" Xia Nuan asked. Lin Chen nodded: "Okay, with you here, I'm more at ease."

The two chatted for a while about tomorrow's plan and then rested separately. Lin Chen lay on the bed,

his heart full of anticipation—after selecting the team members tomorrow, he could lead the team to execute more missions, strive for more resources for the safe zone, and better protect the people around him. ===== CHAPTER 174 =====