Chapter 2016: Delay

Sizzle~

The fire was extinguished, and the squad members found places to rest. Su Xiao sat by the fire, habitually wanting to take out a cigarette to light, but ultimately didn't do so.

Feeding Amu was not a simple matter. Fortunately, Bahar caught five spotted deer and three tree pigs, which, after cooking, gave Amu a full meal. For the next two days, Amu wouldn't have a very strong sense of hunger.

Moving the extinguished fire away, Su Xiao spread a moisture-proof blanket on the ground and lay down. The residual heat from the ground gradually spread beneath him. Seemingly discovering the comfort of the moisture-proof blanket, Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang also huddled up and fell asleep beside Su Xiao.

Su Xiao looked at the pitch-black canopy, his brain beginning to refine his subsequent plans.

The brand had 50 hours left before it could be stripped, which was two days and some time. It was unlikely the Ranger Squad would go to clear Undead tonight, so there were about 40 hours left.

And tomorrow morning, the Ranger Squad would complete the side mission, after which they would rush to the Qiyuezhe camp to take the next mission.

Based on Su Xiao's probing, he basically learned the direction of the Qiyuezhe camp. He couldn't ask for the specific location, as that would directly expose his identity.

Originally, Su Xiao planned to return to the Qiyuezhe camp with the Ranger Squad, and after receiving the second mission, leave the Qiyuezhe camp to strip the brand.

Just now, Luo Na started to suspect—this was a suspicion without any basis. Although the other party hadn't probed anything, the seeds of distrust had been planted.

Therefore, Su Xiao decided to complete the brand stripping before returning to the Qiyuezhe camp.

After his train of thought was completely clear, Su Xiao began to take a nap. He looked like he was sleeping soundly, but if anyone approached, he could draw his blade and kill the enemy in an instant.

The night passed without a word. The next morning.

Morning light entered the underground supermarket. Faint chirping of birds could be heard. The air was cool and refreshing; all things were reviving.

Su Xiao sat up, exhaling white breath. The current climate was late summer, and the temperature difference between day and night in this abandoned city was huge. The temperature in the second half of the night could drop to around 0°, while the daytime was a scorching heat of 30°.

"Slept really comfortably. Sure enough, sleeping after a battle is even better."

Luo Na raised her hands high, fingers crossed, stretching her body. Even though her body stretched into shape, there was still nothing to take advantage of.

"Hungry again."

The little healer looked at Su Xiao, finding Su Xiao studying a damaged mechanical arm.

Bahar leaped down from a hole in the canopy, carrying a large cloth bag of various fruits.

"Ladies, this is breakfast."

"Then I won't be polite."

The group began to eat breakfast. Captain Yuliang urged everyone to adjust their state as soon as possible, preparing to continue clearing Undead in the early morning.

"Indeed, we must be as fast as possible. If any indigenous residents discover this abandoned city, it would be bad. They are not friendly."

Luo Na also agreed with Captain Yuliang's point of view.

"At least until noon before we can continue."

Bahar spoke. As the squad's aerial scout, no one could ignore his words. Captain Yuliang, Luo Na, and the others cast questioning glances.

"The temperature dropped this morning, and the Undead's aggression is very low."

Bahar spat out the fruit pit in his mouth and threw a basketball-sized light red fruit toward Su Xiao. Su Xiao caught it and took a large bite, his gaze still on the damaged mechanical arm in his hand. This thing was manufactured within the last dozen years.

"The Undead's aggression is lowered? Isn't this a good thing?"

The little healer spoke vaguely, the few golden hairs on her head seeming to have their own ideas, stubbornly standing up.

"Of course not," Luo Bin glanced at the little healer and continued coldly: "The Undead's aggression is lowered, but they haven't completely lost their activity. To attract their attention, we have to get closer, which is also more dangerous."

"This little brother is right. Otherwise, why don't you go seduce them, big-breasted sister?"

Bahar started to say lewd things again, unable to help himself.

"I don't dare."

The little healer shrank her head, cowardly but justified. She had never lured Undead, so of course, she didn't know the dangers involved.

"The temperature will definitely rise after 10 AM. We'll set off then."

Captain Yuliang made the decision. The little healer and Luo Na high-fived each other; occasionally being lazy was not bad.

"In other words, this morning will be very boring?"

Luo Bin, holding his blade, was a bit unhappy, but in reality, he was in a good mood. He was also exhausted yesterday, so he wanted to be lazy.

"Since everyone is free, why not play a few rounds?"

The firepower specialist with very low presence spoke, taking out a deck of poker cards.

"Very busy."

Su Xiao had already started dismantling the worn-out mechanical arm in his hand. This thing looked simple, but it was actually a high-tech product with a rough appearance.

"You again."

Luo Na looked at the firepower specialist with a helpless face.

"So you're not participating?"

"Of course... I have to participate."

"Count me in."

Bahar didn't get interested, but Su Xiao made him do so.

Captain Yuliang, the firepower specialist, Luo Na, Bahar, and the little healer sat in a circle playing cards. Luo Bin, holding his blade, watched coldly from the side, looking like he would definitely win if he played.

Click, click...

Su Xiao tightened the counter-tooth screws on the metal arm guard, a smile appearing on his face. These people were becoming more and more interesting. Luo Na and Captain Yuliang had actually started to group up to probe him.

The whole morning was spent playing cards. Su Xiao, relying on his alchemy knowledge, barely repaired the mechanical arm. This thing looked somewhat like a metal exoskeleton.

That noon, the squad moved up one floor from the underground supermarket and continued to clear out violators in the mall hall.

Swish.

The longblade slashed across the neck of an Undead. This Undead didn't fall but rushed forward blindly, hitting the barrier with a 'bang', and was blasted to pieces by the firepower specialist, exploding into large patches of flesh and blood, slowly sliding down the barrier wall.

"Finally, it's over."

Captain Yuliang sat on the ground, glancing at the clearance rate that had reached 1017, a smile appearing on his face.

"Done, let's go back to the camp."

Luo Na's expression also relaxed a lot.

"It's already... four o'clock. It's at least a 30-hour journey back to the camp, and we have to pass through a forest along the way. The mission time is still very abundant. Is it too risky to pass through the forest at night? Once we encounter enemies, it will take us at least a day and a night to return to the camp."

The little healer raised an objection. She wanted to be safe, continue resting here for one night, set off tomorrow morning, and pass through the forest during the day, which would greatly reduce the risk.

"It's just passing through the forest at night, what danger is there? If your courage were as big as this..."

Luo Na smiled 'sinisterly' and lunged at the little healer to attack her chest.

"So itchy, Luo Na, what kind of nerve are you having? Don't put your hand in! Pervert!"

"Hahaha."

Luo Na messed up the little healer's hair and said: "Decided, set off now."

"You're crazy, why suddenly do this."

The little healer combed her golden hair with some anger.

"Returning now is not the best choice, but the time spent in the native world is precious. Why not vote?"

Captain Yuliang's gaze swept over everyone. This time, he didn't make the decision directly.

"I don't understand what you are struggling with. I agree to return now."

Luo Bin stated his position.

"I don't want to be attacked by a female pervert again, so let's return."

The little healer also stated her position.

"I am the proposer of the opinion, both hands pass."

Luo Na raised both hands.

"Agree."

The firepower specialist also stated his position.

"Most people pass. Rest on the spot for half an hour, set off before 4:30."

"Finally can take a hot bath, I'm covered in the smell of blood."

The little healer smelled her sleeve; actually, there was no smell.

Su Xiao didn't state his position because before it was his turn to be asked, the majority of the squad members had already passed. It had to be said that Tier 5 Qiyuezhe were not ordinarily sharp, but they were only slightly suspicious, far from reaching the point of directly turning hostile.

Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang, lying beside Su Xiao, sighed. It was the first time it had seen people rushing into hell. Curiosity could sometimes be a very dangerous thing. ===== CHAPTER 2017 =====