Chapter 1257: Plan Unfolds

Noah and Hearing Mu Mu exchanged a glance, then also sat down on the sofa.

Did Ning Chen and Xiao Han walked over, and the two of them likewise sat on the sofa.

"Everyone should now be clear on this mission; do not miss a single move from the other side. You've all worked hard. I'll be right around you; if anything happens, notify me or Xiao Han immediately."

After speaking, Did Ning Chen dismissed the group, rose first, took all the documents, then went to the door, opened the car door, and stepped out.

The few of them looked highly excited; at least after Did Ning Chen finished speaking, they immediately entered a state of tension.

Noah now understood where these people's confidence came from: because Did Ning Chen would always stand guard beside them, that was why they had such confidence.

Clearly, Did Ning Chen's role was not merely that of a spiritual pillar; he was even more so the group's final safeguard.

After getting out of the car, Tian Ze smiled at the group; at the same time, two girls ran out of the villa: one was Mu Xinruan, the other Lin Xiaoling.

The two arrived before the group; Mu Xinruan happily went to Hearing Mu Mu's side, while Lin Xiaoling, as if finally exhaling a long breath, quickly stepped a few paces away from Mu Xinruan and leaned closer toward Did Ning Chen and the others.

Her movements and the extent of her little expressions were not large, yet the sharp-eyed Did Ning Chen still saw everything.

It seemed Lin Xiaoling must know something.

After thinking for a moment, Did Ning Chen still did not speak, but instead led the group into the villa district first.

The Elder was not inside; Tian Ze told Did Ning Chen that something seemed to have happened above, and the Elder had been occupied resolving this matter recently.

Did Ning Chen nodded and did not inquire further about what had occurred.

The few of them sat on the sofa as if they had just fought a fierce battle; Mu Xinruan, seeing the fatigue between Hearing Mu Mu's eyebrows, blinked and asked, "Brother, what exactly happened this time when you went?"

Hearing Mu Mu pretended not to want to speak, waving his hand: "This matter is quite... well, anyway, it's best you don't know."

Mu Xinruan pouted, looked at Hearing Mu Mu, and coquettishly said, "Brother~ just tell me~ I want to know~"

Hearing Mu Mu seemed unable to resist Mu Xinruan's coquetry, so he spoke: "Sigh, actually, nothing major happened; we just got trapped in an illusionary realm. Fortunately, we were clever and got out. However, we also discovered something in the laboratory, something very important that can reveal who exactly turned the people of this world into this state."

Upon hearing Hearing Mu Mu's words, a flicker of surprise passed through Mu Xinruan's eyes; she immediately asked, "Huh? What illusionary realm? How did you brothers escape?"

Hearing Mu Mu would not say more this time; adopting the demeanor of a good older brother, he patted Mu Xinruan's head: "Alright, Ruanruan, these are not things you should know. By the way, what did you do while I was away?"

"Lin Xiaoling and I just went around looking about; we didn't do anything. Right, Lin Xiaoling?" Mu Xinruan looked gently at Lin Xiaoling and asked her.

Lin Xiaoling shivered all over and forced a smile: "Ah, um, yes, yes."

Everyone pretended not to notice Lin Xiaoling's abnormal situation and continued chatting casually.

"Oh!" Suddenly, Lin Yi cried out; he theatrically widened his eyes and said, "I forgot! I must hurry and tell Xu Ri and Xu Yue; their parents might not be dead."

This line had been planned by Lin Yi in advance; only this way could Mu Xinruan clearly learn of this matter.

Coincidentally, Xu Ri and Xu Yue had learned from Tian Ze that Did Ning Chen and the others had returned, so they intended to go downstairs, and just happened to hear Lin Yi's words.

The two hurriedly came downstairs, looking at Lin Yi with excitement; Xu Ri pressed his hand on Lin Yi's shoulder and exclaimed in surprise, "What did you just say? Say it again?"

Lin Yi was frightened by Xu Ri's appearance, as if he were about to devour someone; he immediately looked at Facing Huo Jinglin, desperately seeking help.

Facing Huo Jinglin patted Xu Ri's shoulder and signaled him: "You're too excited; calm down. At least let Lin Yi speak."

Realizing his loss of composure, Xu Ri released Lin Yi, but his eyes still looked at him expectantly.

Lin Yi exhaled in relief, looked at the two who were staring tightly at him, and said: "Your parents might not be dead. We went to that laboratory to check the situation. Although those two people resemble your parents very closely, their bones and other things are different. After comparing photographs, we have roughly confirmed that those two should not be your parents."

Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Xu Ri stood frozen in place, while Xu Yue lay motionless in Gu Yanqi's embrace.

Originally believing their parents were dead, the two had been deeply struck; now learning their parents were certainly safe, the extreme sorrow followed by extreme joy left them unable to react.

"You... you are sure?" Xu Ri asked, his voice trembling.

Noah handed Xu Ri the photographs of their parents from before, along with the photos of the two 'people' captured on the mobile phone, letting him compare them himself.

The bloodiness of the previous scene had prevented Xu Ri from observing carefully; moreover, at that time the other party was wearing clothes bearing his parents' names and looked similar, so Xu Ri, unable to accept it at the moment, had not examined them closely.

Now, looking again, indeed, although they resembled their parents very closely, there were still very obvious differences.

Xu Ri would not think their parents would go get plastic surgery for no reason; therefore, the two people in the mobile phone photos absolutely could not be their parents.

Xu Ri took a deep breath; after the initial excitement, he gradually calmed down.

After all, as the chosen one of this world, he would naturally not be too foolish.

Combining all the previous circumstances with this time's information regarding his parents, Xu Ri had roughly sorted out something.

He suddenly looked at Did Ning Chen, only to see Did Ning Chen smiling at him.

Xu Ri wanted to say something, but Did Ning Chen spoke faster; he gave Xu Ri a glance, then said: "Let's stop here for today. Everyone is tired; go back and rest well. We can discuss anything after we've rested."

To facilitate monitoring Mu Xinruan, when Did Ning Chen suggested that Hearing Mu Mu stay behind to rest, Hearing Mu Mu did not refuse.

With Hearing Mu Mu staying behind, Mu Xinruan naturally had to stay as well; otherwise, if only Hearing Mu Mu stayed, it would be too strange.

"Brother, why don't we not stay? Don't we have our own house?" Mu Xinruan, clearly aware of this point, hurriedly spoke.

Hearing Mu Mu patted Mu Xinruan's head and said: "Where at home is as comfortable as here? Besides, there are many matters to discuss next; going back and coming again would be too troublesome. What's wrong? Don't you like staying here?"

Facing Hearing Mu Mu's probing gaze, Mu Xinruan quickly agreed to stay.