Chapter 154: Temporary Stay

"That is how things are, I'm sorry to trouble you."

After hanging up the communication, Yingzhou said to Yingfang, "Big brother, I have already explained the situation to our Deputy Legion Commander. He gave me an address and said that Mother can stay there for the time being."

Yingfang nodded and looked at his home's window with lingering fear. "Mm, it's fortunate that Mom wasn't too shaken. I'll go up first to help Mom pack her things. What did those men in black want with you?"

"No need, just bring some important things; all living facilities are fully equipped there. Big brother, it is better if you don't know about this matter. I will handle it well." Yingzhou shook his head and spoke.

Soon, Mother Ying walked down from the residential building, supported by a medical Xiunu. Although her complexion was still a bit pale, she did not seem to be too affected.

Another medical Xiunu who was disposing of the corpses saluted Yingzhou and said, "Great God-Emperor, the Heretics have been dealt with."

Yingzhou nodded, watching as the neighbors who had just been watching the commotion all kept their windows tightly shut, not daring to look at the situation outside anymore.

"Let's go, Yingzhou. I've finished packing," Yingfang said as he walked out carrying two backpacks.

Yingzhou nodded, and the group soon disappeared from the vicinity of the residential building.

Ninth Defense Zone Inner City.

"What? This soldier named Yingzhou refused my invitation?" Pu Lie's jaw dropped in shock after hearing the news brought back by his subordinate.

"Yes, he kept refusing. No matter what methods we used, it was useless. His physical fitness is too strong; before we could even react, he had already restrained me. The teammates we sent to control his family members still haven't made contact; they are likely in grave danger."

A man in black stood before Pu Lie, head bowed as he spoke. There was a wide handprint on his neck, and the entire area was black and red.

Pu Lie took a deep breath and told this incompetent subordinate to get out.

After only Pu Lie and Lu Wang remained in the office, Pu Lie finally regained his calm and spoke.

"As expected of the vessel the Master has taken a fancy to, the strength of his physical body alone is this terrifying. After I finish dealing with tonight's matters, I will find a way to handle this guy. Lu Wang, how are the preparations for tonight?"

Standing beside Pu Lie, Lu Wang said respectfully, "Rest assured, My Lord, everything is ready. Tonight we plan to raid the Military District's Settlement Area and bring out the children you need."

"Mm, do not let me down. This operation is of vital importance to us; it must succeed, it cannot fail."

Pu Lie tapped his desk with his right index finger and said in a calm tone.

"This subordinate will certainly not fail the mission!"

"Go."

Yingzhou arrived at the address Hu Jie gave him. The house before him was much wider than his own, and most importantly, he could fit inside.

Following the method Hu Jie taught him, Yingzhou opened the door. It looked like someone came to clean it regularly. Looking at the photo on the wall, it was a picture of Hu Jie in casual clothes.

"Our Deputy Legion Commander said he doesn't usually come back, so we can stay here for the time being," Yingzhou said slowly as he walked into the room with his head lowered.

"Little Zhou, you have changed so much. You must have suffered a lot outside, right?" Mother Ying's emotions had stabilized by now. Seeing Yingzhou calmly handling things and recalling how he used to be, she said with a heart full of pain.

"Mom, you look a bit tired. Rest first."

At Yingzhou's gesture, Mother Ying was taken into a bedroom by two medical Xiunu to rest.

"Yingzhou, then I'll go pick people up first. I'll be back soon," Yingfang said to Yingzhou after checking the time.

After Yingfang left, Yingzhou sat cross-legged on the carpet and began to recall the actions of those men in black today.

"I clearly refused their proposal, yet they actually wanted to force me into the Inner City. It seems there are people from the Alien Race in the Ninth Defense Zone Inner City too. Do they think I pose a threat to them now, so they want to get rid of me? Or is it some other purpose? In any case, it certainly isn't anything good."

Yingzhou closed his eyes and began Gathering Spiritual Power. He had originally thought he could relax at home for two days, but it seemed there was no hope for that. The Ninth Defense Zone was not like the Fourth Defense Zone where order had largely collapsed; the only place those guys shouldn't be able to interfere with should be the Military District. It would be troublesome if the Alien Race wanted to take him to the Inner City. He had met Chief Ji Bu before; the possibility of him being an Alien Race spy was low, but not absolute.

What was uncertain now was which race the Alien Race within the Ninth Defense Zone belonged to. Not knowing who the enemy was made Yingzhou feel a headache. Simply put, Yingzhou stopped thinking about these things; there were too few clues now, and he couldn't make sense of them at all.

"However, since I let those men in black go, they should report to their superior. This way, it is very likely I can catch a leader who knows the inside story next time—very likely an Alien Race member. These Alien Race, don't let me catch you!"

Yingzhou clenched his hands, and the veins on his arms bulged.

Over an hour later, Yingzhou saw Yingfang return with a young woman. Upon seeing Yingzhou, the young woman's originally calm eyes became somewhat shocked. She opened her mouth wide and said in disbelief.

"You are Yingzhou? So you two really are brothers!"

Yingfang introduced them to each other from the side. "Huang Xi, this is my wife. This is Yingzhou, my younger brother. Now you should believe me, right? I really am his brother!"

Huang Xi had not yet recovered from the shock. "You say this, but no one would believe it, okay? From any angle, it's an impossible thing, it's just... the gap between you two is simply too big!"

Yingzhou stood up from the carpet, looked down at Huang Xi, and asked, "Why do you know me? Have we met before?"

"It's normal that you haven't seen me; you didn't pay attention to the people around you at the time. The first time you went to the Military Supplies Department to collect your uniform, there wasn't a suitable size, and many people were secretly discussing your physical condition! Are you even taller now than you were before?"

After answering Yingzhou's question, Huang Xi rubbed her delicate chin and asked.

"Alright, alright, look at you, asking so many questions as soon as you arrive. Are you interrogating my brother?" Yingfang interrupted Huang Xi's train of thought from the side and said with a smile.

"Isn't this just wanting to find out some gossip about the strongest soldier in the Military District right now? By the way, Yingzhou, do you have a girlfriend? I know quite a few good girls; later, your sister... *cough* your sister-in-law will introduce a few to you."

Upon hearing these words, Yingzhou smiled helplessly and replied, "That won't be necessary. My current focus is only on fighting the Alien Race; I have no time to think about other things. I only hope that Humans can achieve victory in this racial war."