I'm back from hell

"He didn't say anything?"

Zhao Guohui asked with a frown.

"I didn't say it."

"He actually said: 'I have something very, very important. I can only tell Group Zhao, no one can know about it.'"

"I think he's just being mysterious."

Xiao Song explained: "So, I didn't say this to you at the beginning."

I think so.

Zhao Guohui was silent for a moment and said: "Let him go, just say that I am dealing with an important matter and can't get away."

"Yes!"

Xiao Song nodded, turned and left.

This result was not surprising to him, because Team Zhao was indeed very busy, and Zheng Chao had nothing to do. He always acted mysteriously every time he came, and it had become like a 'crying wolf'.

No one believes it.

If it weren't for Zheng Chao's identity and the fact that Zheng Chao had to wait a really long time this time, he wouldn't have reported it to Team Zhao at all.

"Wait a minute."

Suddenly, Zhao Guohui put down the pen in his hand and said, "Let him come up here, and tell him... this is the last time."

"Yes!"

Xiao Song felt that Team Zhao was too approachable and kind.

It's not that Zheng Chao wasn't given a chance at the beginning. It was because he had little knowledge and was unwilling to pay, so he didn't seize the opportunity. Later, it was too late to regret it. It was too late, and the opportunity didn't wait for anyone.

That is, Group Zhao, who is so patient with everyone.

If it were anyone else, Zheng Chao would have disappeared long ago.

soon.

Zheng Chao came and Xiao Song left.

The door is closed.

There were only two people in the office, Zhao Guohui and Zheng Chao.

"Boss Zheng, what's the matter?"

Zhao Guohui asked concisely while continuing to work.

When he said he was busy, that was not to show off to Zheng Chao, he was really busy!
"Team Zhao, I'm sorry to bother you again."

"What happened before was because I had a low vision. I..."

Zheng Chao just opened his mouth.

Zhao Guohui interrupted him and said coldly: "Mr. Zheng, you have said these things before."

Uh.

Zheng Chao hesitated.

"Let's get to the point."

Zhao Guohui patted a large pile of documents on the left side of the table and said, "As you can see, I'm really busy right now. I'm not going to lie to you."

Zheng Chao was speechless.

Zhao Guohui was surprised and just wanted to look up to see what was going on.

Just now.

"Clap."

The sound of a lighter sounded.

Zhao Guohui frowned.

Let me ask you, are you smoking here? ? ?
then……

He raised his head.

Sure enough, he saw Zheng Chao holding a burning lighter in his hand, and his frown deepened.

He was about to say something, but then he realized that Zheng Chao knew how to measure things, so he shouldn't be so rash. Today's behavior was really strange.

It was this moment of hesitation.

He saw the flame on the lighter change, and his pupils suddenly dilated.

Just see.

A cluster of flames on the lighter gradually formed a figure, and it was Zheng Chao who came to life! ! !
However, this 'fire' shadow can only move where the flame originally was and cannot leave.

"!!!"

Zhao Guohui stood up with a 'swish' sound and exclaimed in excitement: "You... you are a psychic!!!"

"Yes."

A smile appeared on Zheng Chao's face, he looked at Zhao Guohui and said, "Team Zhao, do you think I can join the Special Incident Investigation Bureau now?"

"can!"

Hearing this, Zhao Guohui nodded without hesitation.

"Give me a deputy team leader?"

Zheng Chao asked.

Zhao Guohui frowned and used his special power instantly. He immediately understood what Zheng Chao was thinking. He relaxed his brows and said smoothly, "Mr. Zheng, I can recommend you to become the deputy team leader."

"but……"

"The deputy leader of the second team of the Special Incident Investigation Bureau must lead the charge."

“Take the lead.”

Zheng Chao opened his mouth and was about to say something...

Zhao Guohui continued: "Of course."

"You have special powers. If you serve as the deputy leader of the Special Incident Investigation Bureau, you will greatly reduce the casualties of the Second Group of our Special Incident Investigation Bureau."

"So, welcome to the Special Incidents Bureau."

"Congratulations in advance on becoming the deputy leader of the Second Team of the Special Incident Investigation Bureau!"

With that said, he stepped forward and extended his hand enthusiastically, wanting to shake hands with Zheng Chao.

"Uh...ahem..."

After Zheng Chao heard this, he immediately changed his words and said: "Um... Team Zhao, I was just joking. I have never done anything, and I am a newcomer. How can I take the position of deputy leader of the second team of the Special Incident Investigation Bureau?" Woolen cloth?"

"It's really inappropriate."

"fine."

Zhao Guohui held Zheng Chao's hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, I am the leader of the second team of the Special Incident Investigation Bureau. I have great authority. Most of the people I recommend will be approved by the superiors."

"What's more, you are a psionic person! As the saying goes, those who are capable live! Qualifications and other qualifications are not important."

"Furthermore, everyone hopes to have a powerful deputy leader, because...if the deputy leader charges forward and attracts the firepower of the aliens, they have a greater chance of survival, right?"

"Don't worry."

Zheng Chao: "..."

"I will hand over your file right now and help you apply for the position of deputy leader of the second team of the Special Incident Investigation Bureau."

Zhao Guohui did as he said and turned around to return to his desk.

"Eh."

"Wait a moment."

"That...Zhao group."

Zheng Chao hurriedly stepped forward to grab Zhao Guohui and said, "I have some special powers and am not suitable for charging into battle."

"Look...can you let me join the Special Incident Investigation Bureau and not be the deputy leader?"

"This one……"

Zhao Guohui said with some embarrassment: "You are a psychic. If you are not the deputy leader, what will other psychics think?"

"When the time comes, those psykers who originally planned to seek refuge with me may give up following me after seeing your treatment."

"dont you agree?"

Uh.

If I had known this, I wouldn't have joined you.

Zheng Chao hesitated, quite embarrassed.

"How about this."

A hidden glint flashed deep in Zhao Guohui's eyes, and he said: "You joined the Special Incident Investigation Bureau and still served as the deputy leader of the second group, but... you will be mainly responsible for the security work here in the new city in the future."

"While I and the other deputy team leaders are entering the fog incident to fight, take care of the new city."

"Let the new city function normally."

"Let those illegal elements have no opportunity to take advantage of it."

"it is good!"

Zheng Chao's eyes lit up and he nodded immediately.

For one thing, he is mainly responsible for the security of the new city. This position is very high, not to mention that he can also serve as the deputy leader of the second team of the Special Incident Investigation Bureau, which completely exceeded his expectations.

Secondly, and most importantly, he doesn't have to charge forward!
"Pleasant to work with."

Zhao Guohui stretched out his hand again and said with a smile.

From the very beginning, when Zheng Chao said that he wanted to become the deputy leader of the second team of the Special Incident Investigation Bureau, he used his supernatural power to know Zheng Chao's true inner thoughts, so he used his plan.

A quick 'operation'.

Let Zheng Chao only hold the title of deputy leader in the second team of the Special Incident Investigation Bureau, but have no real power. As for Zheng Chao being responsible for the security of the new city...

to be frank.

The real power still lies with Captain Yang.

If something really happened, it would still be Captain Yang who would take the lead. Zheng Chao would only take action at the critical moment, contributing the combat power that a psychic should have and helping Captain Yang better maintain security in the new city.

This time Gao Mengmeng led the attack. If there were psychics like Zheng Chao, the result might be completely different.

"correct."

"What exactly is your power?"

"There's no one else here, you can rest assured."

Zhao Guohui thought of something and asked quickly.

"Gather the fire shadow."

Zheng Chao said: "However, the 'fire' shadow can only move in the sea of ​​fire."

Zhao Guohui nodded.

Although it has limitations, it is already very strong.

He continued to ask: "Can the 'fire' shadow you condensed be able to fight? Can it be extinguished by water? Tell me in detail."

after that.

Zhao Guohui chatted with Zheng Chao for more than ten minutes, and finally figured out what Zheng Chao's superpower was.

I figured out what was going on with Zheng Chao's condensed fire shadow.

Generally speaking, there are three points:

First, the 'fire' shadow can be doused with water or extinguished by means such as dry ice. All fire-extinguishing measures will work on it.

Second, the 'fire' shadow can fight, and its combat effectiveness is impressive.

First of all, Huo Ying's strength is about one-tenth of Zheng Chao's strength. In other words, the stronger Zheng Chaoyue is, the stronger the Fire Shadow is.

Furthermore, because the 'fire' shadow itself is made of fire, ordinary people dare not touch it at all, because touching it is equivalent to being roasted by fire, and if you are not careful, it will 'set you on fire'.

Burned to death.

Third, if the fire shadow hits you with its fist, you will not only feel burned by the fire, but also feel pain, just like a real person punching you.

This also makes it particularly important that the Fire Shadow has one-tenth of Zheng Chao's strength.

Fourth, Zheng Chao is not afraid of fire.

"Carry more fuel with you from now on."

"Always carry a flamethrower or something."

Zhao Guohui said.

"Ah."

Zheng Chao nodded.

In fact, that's what he did.

Now, the people outside are carrying all kinds of knives, and what he is carrying is a flamethrower.

"Later, I will ask the institute to research some equipment that can spray more flames. It should be easy to carry."

Zhao Guohui continued.

Zheng Chao nodded again.

This is the benefit of relying on the country.

It allows the entire research institute to design weapons specifically for his abilities, thus greatly improving his combat effectiveness.

"of course."

"You should also seize the time to improve your strength." Zhao Guohui thought for a while and said, "You will follow me to participate in the next batch of fog events."

"correct."

"There is also the ancient guidance technique, I will tell you in a moment."

"okay."

Zheng Chao's smile was extremely bright, as if a chrysanthemum was in full bloom.

He even regretted not following Zhao Guohui earlier.

Zhao Guohui glanced at Zheng Chao, especially at his fat body, which weighed at least two hundred kilograms. He said, "You should also take time to exercise."

"The body is capital."

"Your skills are too poor. Even if you meet a master in the first-level spiritual realm, you can't beat him."

Zheng Chao: "..."

I can't beat a first-level spiritual master.

Zhao Guohui instantly read the other party's thoughts and said: "As a psyker, fighting beyond the next level is a standard that must be met."

"what?"

Zheng Chao twitched the corner of his mouth and asked, "I don't need to rush to the front to meet this standard?"

"Yes."

Zhao Guohui said without hesitation: "If you can't meet this standard, I will help you."

Hearing this, Zheng Chao glanced at Zhao Guohui, his whole body was excited, and he immediately stated that he could meet this standard.

this moment.

He is deeply aware that while gaining a lot of benefits, he also has to pay.

In this world, there is nothing that can only be gained without giving, just like the wealth he pursues.

He must have strong combat power and be able to really protect the new city.

"Jingle Bell."

Zhao Guohui's cell phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID, his expression changed, and he first called Xiao Song in and asked him to take Zheng Chao to familiarize himself with the environment here.

Xiao Song was stunned for a moment, thinking that he heard wrongly, but then realized that Zheng Chao must have paid a heavy price this time, and then he felt that something was not right.

Team Zhao asked him to take Zheng Chao to get familiar with the environment here.

Where is this place?

The office location of the Special Incident Investigation Bureau Group 2! ! !
so……

Thinking of this, his pupils shrank and his attitude towards Zheng Chao changed instantly.

Zhao Guohui didn't know this, he had already answered the phone.

Hearing Xie Shaokun say that he wanted Xincheng to help protect an old lady, help transport supplies from Gaojia Village back to Xincheng, and help imprison a psyker, his brows suddenly frowned.

……

……

2025年5月30日，12点32分。

There were about ten people including Xia Yu, Xie Shaokun, Xiaonan, Xiaohua, Hong She, Su Qian, Ah Xiong, Han Sanguang, Ayigulan and Charis Dama, plus the two 'pets' Doudou and the red-eared turtle. We arrived at the center of Manghua Town, a town under the jurisdiction of Huayang City.

Manghua Town at this time.

It seemed to have turned into a bustling city, busier than ever.

Residents in the town went out of their homes one after another. They were either hanging out in the market, gathering with relatives and friends, or watching wonderful performances. There was an endless stream of people coming and going in the streets.

The shop's signboards are shining brightly, and a variety of products are dazzling, attracting countless customers to come and buy.

Food stalls, candied haws, cotton candy stalls, etc. in the town have also become extremely popular. People are tasting delicious food and enjoying this wonderful time. It is even more lively than during the Chinese New Year.

This kind of Manghua Town makes people feel warm and beautiful.

Of course, there's a reason behind all the excitement.

Because almost all young people and migrant workers have returned and reunited with their families.

Because the apocalypse is about to break out, and most people have not grabbed the spot to enter the fog event, everyone is seizing the last moment to reunite with their loved ones and enjoy the last time and happiness.

Consumption enthusiasm is extremely high.

Do something you’ve never done before.

Buy things that you were reluctant to buy before.

In short.

Extremely lively.

There was a huge traffic jam in the center of the small town.

inside the car.

"Sister Yu."

Hong She took this time to tell the news about Manghua Town that he had just found out: "Manghua Town is a town with a large population in Huayang City."

"The urbanization process here is very fast and the urbanization rate is relatively high, so the population density in the town center is very high..."

"besides……"

Ten minutes later.

Hearing Hong She's introduction and feeling the lively atmosphere here, a look of unbearability appeared on Xiao Nan's face. She asked hesitantly: "Sister Yu, we...we really don't inform these people about the mist incident." Did it break out?"

"At least... at least give them a preparation."

This fog incident, Sister Yu said, would happen in the center of Manghua Town, covering most of the center of the town.

For now.

The number of people shrouded in this fog event is initially estimated to be over 10,000! ! !
Do not!
There will be more!
It’s not impossible to reach 50,000!

That...that's the life and death of tens of thousands of people!

and so.

Even though she knew Sister Yu would be angry, she still asked.

"Yes."

Xie Shaokun also said: "Sister Yu, if so many people really die at once, then... then... I'm afraid it will cause a sensation all over the world."

Charis Damayo just opened her mouth, but did not dare to speak.

Su Qian, Hong She, Han Sanguang and Ah Xiong all shut up and said nothing.

Xiaohua and Ayi Gulan were even less able to speak.

Xia Yu glanced at Xiaonan and Xie Shaokun coldly.

The two of them suddenly became excited and did not dare to speak anymore.

Others were even more silent.

Even Han Sanguang and others who were not in the same car did not dare to breathe.

This is the pressure that Sister Yu brings to them.

"First."

Xia Yu said calmly: "If the news is leaked, a large number of people will definitely leave, and a large number of people will pour in. Maybe more people will enter, and then the fox-faced god and the golden roc god will infiltrate here. What should we do if the disciples or envoys of the gods sneak up on us while we are fighting aliens?"

"Also, even if they don't make a sneak attack, because their entry will make the aliens in this fog incident stronger, the information I know will be biased, which will most likely cause us heavy losses."

"Are you going to let me die in order to save others? Let Hong She and the others die?"

Xiaonan and Xie Shaokun didn't dare to speak anymore.

"Second, what do I want you to do?"

Xia Yu asked back.

"???"

Everyone was stunned.

Then I understood what Sister Yu meant: after the fog incident broke out, let them rescue people!

At this time, everyone finally understood why Sister Yu asked them all to participate in this mist incident.

Because the scope here is too large and there are too many people here! ! !

For a while.

Everyone thought about the large number of thermal weapons that Sister Yu had brought this time, and they couldn't help but grit their teeth, and their fighting spirit was high.

See this.

Xia Yu nodded secretly. This group of team members still had a righteous and warm heart, which was a good thing.

Even the most egoistic Han Sanguang wants to save more ordinary people without threatening his own safety.

This is good.

A team only needs her, the cold-blooded captain, to be enough.

"third."

She spoke again: "This time the foreign race..."

"Very special."

Everyone looked at each other with concentration.

Until now, Sister Yu has not told them about this alien situation.

"Thousand-year-old Bloody Willow."

Xia Yu spoke up.

Everyone looked at each other with concentration.

His face suddenly changed.

millennium?

This……

"Sister Yu, a thousand years...should be very big, right?"

"Will it appear from the beginning?"

Xie Shaokun asked.

"Do not."

Xia Yu said: "What appeared from the beginning were the seeds of the Thousand-Year Blood Man Willow, which are catkins."

"If you let all the people in the center of the town go, then...the rules of the fog event will inevitably be adjusted, and it is estimated that the seeds of the Thousand-Year Blood Man Willow will not appear again."

Everyone suddenly understood and nodded.

"Sister Yu."

"What the hell is the Thousand-Year Blood Man Willow?"

"What is its attack method? How do we deal with it?"

Xie Shaokun asked.

Xia Yu continued: "To put it simply..."

"First, the Millennium Blood Man Liu has wisdom."

"Second, it can absorb the essence of the human body and absorb human flesh and blood to achieve rapid growth."

"Third, it can create blood puppets. Do you remember the puppets made by Juliu, right? It's similar to that one."

"Fourth, if it becomes powerful enough, the combat power of just one blood puppet will be comparable to that of a master in the first-level spiritual realm. The strength of the blood puppet generals in it will probably reach the second-level spiritual realm. And the number will not be high. few."

Everyone looked at each other with concentration.

"Even the puppet is so strong, isn't Bloody Man Liu even stronger?"

Charice Damayo couldn't help but exclaimed.

"Yes."

Xia Yu did not remember the specific strength of the Millennium Blood Man Liu in this mist incident, but she also had her own guess: "It is estimated that it will reach the fourth level."

"!!!"

Everyone's expressions changed.

"Then we must find the seeds of the Thousand-Year Blood Man Willow and try to kill them as much as possible."

Xiaonan said.

Everyone nodded.

Xia Yu said calmly: "The Thousand-Year Blood Man Willow can only give birth to blood crystals when it grows up."

???

Blood crystal?
Is this the secret of this mist incident?
"Then do we have to watch it grow?"

Xie Shaokun asked anxiously.

Han Sanguang and Su Qian suddenly thought of one thing: the Thousand-Year Blood Man Willow will give birth to blood crystals when it grows, and its growth requires human flesh and blood. In other words... if you want to get the blood crystals, you need to be buried with many people.

This seems to be an unsolvable problem, which is really a headache.

Unless they don't want blood crystals!
For a moment, the air was filled with tension and anticipation, which made people's heart beat faster. Everyone was waiting for Xia Yu's answer.

Xia Yu's words will determine the direction of many fates.