Don't provoke mentally ill people in the infinite flow genre!

[Anyone still watching the live stream at this hour? Come check out how the two captains of Black Wind Stronghold and Waves of Sand achieved a historic reconciliation! From now on, they'll join forces and ascend to the pinnacle of the Doom game!]

Did Yin Canglang cry? He must have cried!

[I've said it before: can anyone compare to the bond these two have built over a decade of childhood friendship? They're undoubtedly the best!]

[Bullshit! I disagree! In my opinion, the Cursed Mage and the Abyss Prisoner are the true number one duo. I bet no one who has watched their duo stream can deny that they are a match made in heaven!]

[The problem is, you haven't even seen how young Yi Zanglan and Yin Canglang partnered up, so how can you be sure they weren't chosen ones? If they weren't chosen ones, how could they still be so affectionate after ten years apart?]

[Alright, stop arguing. I'm Yi Zanglan's chosen one, okay? If you ask me, Yi Zanglan can choose whoever he wants. Any of the twelve members of Black Wind Stronghold would be fine. If all else fails, he can pick from the members of Lang Taosha. There's also General Yue of Dawn, Captain Ouyang of Spring Water, and Gan Jiang and Mo Xie of Bad Species, along with their Pet Captain, all bundled together and sent over!]

[I'm speechless. This unlucky game is driving you gossipy people crazy. Can't you just watch the game seriously?]

……

That night, at the Black Wind Stronghold viewing area.

The rest of the members went to rest for the time being, leaving only Yan Zhao, Tang Yunxi, and Shen Yubai in the living room to witness the famous scene of Yi Zanglan and Yin Canglang's heart-to-heart talk after ten years.

Tang Yunxi was eating sunflower seeds when he got distracted and accidentally spat out the kernels but swallowed the shells.

"Cough cough cough... Sigh, although I don't really like Captain Yin's personality, at least Lanlan's knot in her heart has finally been untied." She sighed, "But why do I still feel a little awkward? Brother Shen, am I being too petty?"

Shen Yubai smiled helplessly: "It's not just you, I sometimes think that way too, but Lanlan is Lanlan, no one has the right to monopolize her. She deserves more love, just like her bracelet, right?"

"Yes...that's right! Everyone should love Lanlan, that's enough!"

Tang Yunxi quickly convinced herself and became happy again. She smiled and put her arm around Yan Zhao's shoulder.

"What's wrong, Zhao Zhao? You haven't said anything for so long. Are you in a bad mood?"

"No, there's nothing to be upset about." Yan Zhao shook her head and answered frankly, "They should have done this a long time ago. They should have cleared up the misunderstanding and given each other a chance to get to know each other again. It's better than being trapped in the past and parting ways against their will."

Although his time in Raven was painful, it honed the character and skills of the young Yi Zanglan, as well as the profound bond he shared with Yin Canglang through life and death.

Only by truly accepting that memory can she become the complete Yi Zanglan.

Yi Zanglan is without weaknesses and without regrets.

Old friends who arrive late, and persistent, passionate friendships, should all belong to her, and the people and things she already has will not leave her either.

"It's alright. Both captains will be leading their own teams from now on. We'll be spending way more time with Lanlan than with Yin Canglang," Yan Zhao said with a raised eyebrow and a smile. "After all, Black Wind Stronghold is our eternal home, right?"

Tang Yunxi clapped his hands: "That makes perfect sense, Zhaozhao!"

"That makes sense, Zhao Zhao." Shen Yubai smiled and poured them both drinks. "In that case, let's have a drink for Lan Lan. May this cooperative match go smoothly, and may she have all her wishes fulfilled."

"Great, cheers!"

"Cheers!"

* * * * * *

Only the three members of Lang Tao Sha witnessed what happened that night. Mu Qiuzhu and Mu Qiuxue were too lazy to talk to Sheng Xiao, so they could only share it with Xun Zhou.

In their expectations, the other person would be just as shocked, doubtful, and incredulous as they were.

To everyone's surprise, Xun Zhou remained aloof as usual, only glancing at the two of them casually.

"Yeah, it'll happen sooner or later."

"...It's only a matter of time? This is being streamed live, and the two captains are already hugging. You call that only a matter of time?"

Xun Zhou sighed, "This is so annoying, can you please stop arguing?"

"You'd better just stay quiet and pretend you're mute!"

Mu Qiuzhu glared at her irritably, then turned around and saw Wu Ying swaying over sleepily. The latter yawned and asked in a low voice.

"Do you have any more chocolate? I'd like something sweet, but I'm out."

"Yes, I have a piece here." Mu Qiuxue had a good impression of Wu Ying, and immediately peeked out from behind her sister. "You eat yours, and let us talk for a bit."

"Alright, go ahead and speak."

……

Two minutes later, Wu Ying made the same reaction as Xun Zhou had just done.

"What's the big deal? Wasn't this bound to happen sooner or later?"

"???"

The two sisters were truly at a loss. They even began to regret not having gone to discuss things with Sheng Xiao earlier, since at least the dog had been genuinely traumatized.

Two hours later.

Yi Zanglan, who had just woken up after another nap, put on her coat and walked out of the workshop. She saw Wu Ying and Qin Shaoyu sitting not far away, whispering to each other. Qin Shaoyu looked like a fool who was scratching his head in frustration.

"What are you doing?"

"...Oh, Captain, you're awake!" Qin Shaoyu suddenly raised his voice like a eunuch, completely bewildered. "Captain Yin just came by and said that since you're awake, could you please go over there and pick out a gun for her?"

Yi Zanglan could tell what he was thinking just by looking at his expression, and was speechless.

"Be normal."

She bypassed several abandoned machines and ran into Sheng Xiao along the way. He looked at her as if she were a ghost, and didn't dare to make eye contact with her. He turned around and ran away.

Yi Zanglan looked away and saw Yin Canglang standing not far away, so he lazily spoke.

"Aren't your teammates being too prejudiced against me?"

"Deep? You've completely beaten him into submission." Yin Canglang replied calmly, "Sheng Xiao's personality is rather bad. It's impossible to change him through persuasion. He only bows to true powerhouses. You have to beat him hard."

"Oh, I don't care if he bows his head or not, but what's the difference between this and you casually praising yourself?"

"Otherwise, how do you think I recruited him? Not with fists, but with gentle charm?"

Yi Zanglan chuckled lightly, then said, "Let's get down to business. Did you see the note in the potion box?"

Yin Canglang nodded: "I saw it. It's Mr. J again. This person is too closely connected to various missions in Layton City. It's clear that the infected experiment in the underground tunnel of the Holy Temple Hospital is also related to him."

"The note mentioned that there was also an experimental base in the block. If we want to survive to the end, we will have to go there to find clues—and we will probably have to start with this Mr. J."

"Okay, then..."

Before Yin Canglang could finish speaking, a burst of intense engine noise came from outside the factory, indicating that many people were driving towards them.

The next moment, without warning, an explosion resounded throughout the factory.