Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

"Doctor, they seem quite different from the Reunion Movement we encountered before." After examining the elderly man injured in the attack, Nearl looked at the Yetis sitting around the campfire and said to Qin Duanyu in a low voice.

Rhodes Island and the Reunion Movement have had quite a few dealings, none of which are pleasant memories. It's hard to connect these smiling young faces with the fanatical madmen of Chernobog who wantonly vent their desires, and the thugs who rampage through the ruins of Lungmen.

Last night, Froststar even sent a girl named Petrova over to treat the injured elderly people. Only after confirming that Nearl's medical skills were superior did the girl leave some external medicine.

“Yes, they are among the few normal people in the Reunion Movement who haven’t been blinded by hatred.” Qin Duanyu sighed, sat down next to a group of Yetis, and started chatting with them.

The leader of a team can unconsciously influence his subordinates. Just like how the initial Shattered Bones was full of hatred for Ursus, his subordinates were naturally mostly extremists. However, Frostnova's team would never burn, kill, or plunder, venting their resentment on innocent people.

He clearly remembered that Froststar was rescued by the Patriots from a mine in the Northwest Tundra. Her family had all died inside before that, so she should have had more reason than others to vent her anger.

However, the White Rabbit did not do that. Instead, it used all its strength to protect its infected compatriots until it exhausted its last bit of life force.

A group of kind people met another group of kind people; perhaps that's the only remaining kindness in the world of Terra.

……

Soon, Qin Duanyu became friends with the Yetis, though the topics they discussed were rather strange.

“Mr. Rasputin, you also have Caster people with you, but shouldn’t their ears be erect? How come they’re drooping?”

"You don't understand, do you? I've seen Castor with droopy ears, and even some with donkey ears. If it weren't for their fluffy little tails, I wouldn't be able to determine their race! But their ears are really nice to pinch, so soft."

"I'm so envious of you, you can rub Castor's head and ears as you please..."

After all, everyone works under the rabbit's command, so it's inevitable that they'll have a lot in common. It seems that no one doubts Qin Duanyu's true identity and they all regard him as the fleeing "Mr. Rasputin".

Just then, the girl named Petrova walked over.

“Mr. Rasputin, my elder sister would like to see you.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Guang and the others tensed up.

Chapter 29, Section 207: A single glimpse of Duan Yu can ruin a lifetime.

Exposed?

Wait a minute, long after they escaped Patriot and Mephisto's pursuit, the Shield Guards' most recognizable equipment was discarded, and Nearl's black hair, which was dyed black, still hasn't faded, and her hairstyle is no longer tied in a ponytail, but rather left loose behind her.

As for Qin Duanyu, no one had ever seen his face. At the moment, he was wearing a gray hoodie. If he didn't reveal his identity, probably no one would associate him with a LYB (a derogatory term for a cunning and manipulative person) wearing a black uniform and a mask.

As for Vika, she was completely unfamiliar to the Reunion Movement, having been far away in Saint-Germain. Even if she were recognized, they wouldn't look for Qin Duanyu; they would simply detain her.

Qin Duanyu frantically recalled what had happened since arriving in Xige Village. After confirming that nothing had gone wrong, she signaled to Lin Guang and Vika to relax and followed Petrova toward the Yeti's camp.

"Miss Petrova, who is so cute and pretty, may I ask what brings you here, Frostnova?" Qin Duanyu asked curiously. Fortunately, he had become somewhat familiar with the Yetis during their meal, so flattering them and getting some information shouldn't be a problem.

“I’m sorry, I don’t know either. They probably just want to know what happened in Iya village before.” Petrova shook her head. She had just received the message to bring the people to the camp. “Go on, your older sister is there.”

Froststar sat on the rock with her legs turned to the side, her eyes closed, seemingly lost in thought. Unlike the distant observation she had made yesterday, her beauty was even more astonishing as she got closer.

Her face, sculpted like ice and jade, was free of makeup, yet unusually fair, just like the ice sculptures created by ancient masters, so perfect that not a single flaw could be found. Even if you looked at her for hours, you would not feel bored.

Even though there was a campfire right next to her, Qin Duanyu couldn't feel any warmth at all; instead, she couldn't help but shiver.

Yes, beautiful yet freezing in every sense of the word.

“Mr. Rasputin…” Froststar opened her eyes and spoke slowly, but was interrupted by Qin Duanyu.

"Miss Froststar, I don't have much to give you since we're meeting for the first time. I only have this pure natural carrot from Sig Village to express my admiration. I hope you won't find it offensive." Qin Duanyu took out the carrot, which was still covered in dirt, and handed it to Froststar.

Seemingly feeling that this was a bit unclean, he rubbed the carrot on his clothes again.

Is this guy an idiot?

Froststar's lips twitched slightly, and she almost lost her composure. She suddenly realized that her suspicions were unnecessary. This goofball was clearly not the guy who had thwarted the organization's operations several times. It was probably just that his voice was somewhat similar.

"No, thank you." Looking at the carrot hanging in front of her, Frostnova suppressed the urge to take a bite and refused in a cold voice.

"You don't like it? Anyway, my little rabbit at home really likes it." Seeing this, Qin Duanyu put the carrot back into her pocket with some disappointment. "Did you specifically ask me to come here to discuss something?"

"I want to know how you escaped from Iya Village so that I can explain the situation to our leader and get justice for your village." Qin Duanyu's reminder made Shuangxing remember why he had been called over, and he frowned as he spoke.

Actually, this was just a ruse; she wanted to take the opportunity to confirm the true identities of Qin Duanyu and the others.

After all, this group of people was too suspicious. She had noticed Oleg and the others last night. They had the same temperament as that stubborn old man and must be elites in the army.

The black-haired girl was proficient in medical Originium arts, and according to Petrova, she was definitely at the level of a professional physician. The silver-haired girl's unintentional movements suggested that she had received extensive etiquette training, something that a small noble family in a mountain village could not possibly cultivate.

Moreover, their village was destroyed by the Reunion Movement. Even though they later learned that the Yeti and Mephisto were not on the same side, their initial reaction was too calm, failing to show the emotions that a normal person would have when encountering an enemy.

Furthermore, Qin Duanyu's face was always covered, which made it easy for her to associate her with a certain enemy leader far away in Longmen, but this could be ruled out after a brief contact.

"As expected, it couldn't be hidden. You were trying so hard to keep a low profile, but your aura just couldn't be concealed." Qin Duanyu shrugged and said with feigned helplessness, "Have you ever heard of the Yefimovich family of Ursus Saint-Germain?"

"..." Froststar didn't speak, she just shook her head.

“It’s normal not to have heard of it. There are plenty of baronial families like that in the capital. However, it was raided by His Majesty the Emperor last month.” Qin Duanyu gave a bitter smile, his tone tinged with sadness.

Upon hearing Qin Duanyu's words, Shuangxing vaguely guessed what was going on.

A minor noble family was falsely accused of treason and executed for opposing the emperor's new policies... Similar incidents have been occurring in Ursus ever since that emperor ascended the throne.

Then one of the family's sons, having escaped the first round of arrests because he was in another region, prepared to flee abroad with his subordinates to seek refuge with relatives.

"As for Iya Village, we originally planned to stay there, but before we even got there, we saw that they had been attacked. Well, Boris said it was led by that guy named Meicai Kourou." Qin Duanyu spread his hands, sounding resigned.

These statements were prepared in advance with Vika and the others. Even if the Reunion Movement has an intelligence network in Ursus, they can still find out that the Yefimovich family was indeed wiped out last month.

Vika remembered this small family because they had indeed been raided for smuggling goods abroad—yes, she had personally signed the order.

“I see, that sounds quite reasonable.” Frostnova nodded, then changed the subject, “However, as a nobleman, you are surprisingly frank. Is this really how you escape Ursus and get here?”

Because of the destruction of his family, he went abroad to seek asylum in order to avoid his pursuers. Chernobog, which is currently occupied by the Reunion Movement, is a relatively safe place, since there is no official Ursus force here.

An explanation without any flaws.

But Qin Duanyu's overly cooperative and unresisting behavior made her wary. Could it be that this identity was also fabricated?

“Since you’ve already aroused suspicion, it’s better to be honest and tell the truth to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. At least you’re not like those crazy people; you can reason with each other.” Qin Duanyu shrugged and said quite bluntly, “Besides, with your status, you wouldn’t just kidnap me for a bounty, would you?”

"No, that won't happen. Our bounty might even be higher than yours." Frostnova told a dry joke with a blank expression, then pointed to her hood. "Wearing this, is it also to prevent being recognized?"

"That's only part of the reason. After all, I'm too handsome, and I'm afraid girls will be unable to resist if they see me, so I cover it up," Qin Duanyu said without any shame, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"Take it off," Froststar said calmly.

Before Talulah became like this, she blushed as she described what her mentor looked like. Although she had no expectations, Frostnova still wanted to make a final confirmation.

It was definitely not because my curiosity was piqued.

"Alright, since you insist..." Qin Duanyu sighed and took off his hood.

In an instant, the brilliance of the stars and moon was overshadowed.

Chapter 30, Section 208: Did this person max out their charm attribute?

This is by no means an exaggeration. Just as Qin Duanyu took off his hood, clouds blocked the sky, as if the bright moon and stars had truly felt ashamed and hid away.

His short, silver hair was as smooth and lustrous as silk; his skin was as white as porcelain from the Yan Kingdom; his features were soft yet masculine; and especially his eyes, which were as clear as rubies, seemed to possess a magical power to melt even the hardest ice, making it easy for anyone to fall deeply into them.

The flickering campfire, providing only illumination, added to the hazy, dreamlike beauty.

In a daze, Froststar recalled a fairy tale she had heard as a child, about a boy who looked at the water and eventually turned into a daffodil. Perhaps he was no different.

“Mr. Rasputin, thank you for your cooperation. I apologize for my previous doubts.”

Unfortunately, as a soldier who had fought against the Ursus army for more than ten years, she was not some infatuated fangirl. After a brief moment of dazedness, she quickly recovered from her amazement.

However, his tone of voice was much gentler than before.

"It's alright, better safe than sorry. Your situation is much more dangerous than mine, so it's normal to be on high alert." Qin Duanyu pulled his hood back up and waved his hand to show his understanding.

"Then I won't disturb your rest any longer. Go back and warm yourself by the fire." Froststar nodded and said nothing more.

She could tell that Qin Duanyu was just barely holding back his trembling, so she told him to leave quickly.

Although Mr. Rasputin was the most handsome man Froststar had ever seen, and his eccentric behavior was accompanied by a special charm, good looks don't put food on the table. She only had a slight liking for him, far from being moved.

Just like an ordinary girl who sees a handsome guy while shopping, she might steal a few glances at him. Only those whose minds have been clouded by idol dramas would fantasize about going up to him and asking for his number to continue the relationship.

Besides, given her current situation, does she really have a future? Froststar picked up a small stone, watched it quickly get covered in frost, and crushed it to pieces with just a little force from her fingers.

Even though she had never regretted becoming this way, she couldn't help but sigh, lower her head, and continue crafting Originium containing the power of frost, preparing for the battle to come.

"Hey, Big Bear, what are you writing?" Qin Duanyu had just returned to the other camp and saw the Yeti leader who had come to deliver supplies earlier writing and drawing in his notebook. He couldn't help but ask curiously.

"No, it's nothing," Big Bear said nervously, hurriedly hiding the notebook behind his back.

"No need to look, it's probably a poem he wrote himself, something about the ocean being all water and a four-legged horse." The Yeti boy who was eating roasted potatoes looked up and said jokingly.

"Yang Ge, you brat, if I hadn't taught you to read, you wouldn't be able to understand these things!"

"Spare me! After reading your poem, I now deeply regret ever learning to read. It's absolutely awful, and I can't forget it. Do you want me to recite a couple more lines for you? Like, 'Petrova is like a celestial being...'"

"You little brat, you're getting cocky! You're trying to rebel, aren't you? Oh, and you haven't finished your 'Baigang Secret Exam Papers' again. I'm going to spank you until your bottom is bruised!"

Amidst laughter and playful banter, a joyful atmosphere filled the entire camp. The old men wore kind smiles, marveling at how wonderful it was to be young and full of energy. The other yetis teased the boy being chased in good-natured terms, and even Boris, who always had a sour face, had his expression twisted strangely.

……

The next morning, the two teams were almost joined together. With the help of the Yetis, Qin Duanyu and his group were much more relaxed, while he, because he was good at nothing, was thrown onto an oxcart to sit on.

Watching everyone else bustling around, and seeing the village elders all looking at him with expressions that said, "This young man is lazy and good-for-nothing, he's beyond saving," Qin Duanyu suddenly felt that the oxcart seat was a bit too rough on his bottom.

Well, he's not going to shake off the reputation of being the landlord's foolish son anytime soon.

"Mr. Rasputin, how do we solve this problem?" At this moment, Yang Ge, who was sitting in the carriage, suddenly came over and asked, taking out a thick book with a purple cover.

"Huh? 'Five-Year Simulation'? Why are you writing this stuff?" Qin Duanyu looked at the somewhat familiar book and couldn't help but feel a stomachache.

This thing stirred up a painful memory from his past.

"Sigh, that petty guy, Big Bear, changed my homework today to this. I heard it's the most difficult teaching material in Yan Country, so he wanted to see if you could do it. Didn't you say yesterday that you studied in Victoria?" Yang Ge said helplessly.

At this moment, the young snow monster deeply understood the meaning of the idioms "trouble comes from the mouth" and "settling personal scores in public."

Mathematics... was Qin Duanyu's worst subject in his previous life, and it was the last big question that he never did. Every time he took an exam, he would just symbolically write the word "Solution" and then pretend to list a few formulas to cheat for the steps.

But seeing the expectant look in Xiao Yangge's eyes, Qin Duanyu was afraid that if she couldn't even do this, she would really be considered a useless FIVE and kicked off the bus to walk. So she had no choice but to bite the bullet and start studying the book.