Time and Space Management Bureau: Live broadcast with Dingliu in the end of the world

A hint of loneliness and bitterness could be heard in Cheng Kaixi's tone, so Bai Mengyan had no choice but to cleverly transform what Leng Yuexiu had done for her into something on a larger level, such as teamwork and even time-space peace.

That's really putting on airs and just a forced change of topic.

Cheng Kaixi could definitely see Bai Mengyan's embarrassment, so she went along with her and didn't say anything more.

The two chatted for a few more minutes before Cheng Lu called them to a halt.

After Bai Mengyan got up and left, Cheng Kaixi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

Bai Mengyan's somewhat clumsy attempts to appease him created a stark contrast with her clean, decisive, and ruthless zombie-hunting skills, making her endearing and even a little cute.

His one unintentional remark left Bai Mengyan somewhat flustered.

After that, he focused on researching how to nurture wild ginseng. Leng Yuexiu could do it, so entrusting it to him was a kind of training and test. He didn't want to mess things up.

Cheng Lu prepared a medicinal soup with different kinds of herbs, and together with Bai Mengyan, they went into the tent to wipe themselves down.

After wiping away the exposed skin and the skin covered by lighter clothing, Cheng Lu looked at the injuries on Bai Mengyan's arms and calves and couldn't help but worry.

"Mengyan, your burns look quite serious. How about we boil some ointment and apply it later?"

Bai Mengyan shook her head. "The properties of Yin Fire are completely different from those of ordinary external injuries. I don't think the Soft Crystal Water will be of much use."

Seeing Cheng Lu's furrowed brow, Bai Mengyan comforted her, "Don't worry, I'm fine. Kaixi has already helped me get rid of some of the side effects. When I have free time, I'll absorb some soft crystals and let my body recover slowly through metabolism."

Cheng Lu sighed, "It's a good thing that Kai Xi is a light-type, otherwise she would have suffered so much. I noticed you looked unwell a while ago. Knowing your personality, you wouldn't have stayed at the back of the group all the time, and you were too lazy to even use your powers."

Seeing how determined the team was to keep going, no one dared to say a word and kept their heads down as they drove on.

Cheng Lu continued to tease, "When we get back, forget about triathlons and extreme survival in the mountains, they're all nothing compared to this. We can easily win a championship. I've never suffered like this in my life."

Bai Mengyan chuckled. "What I'm saying is, is it possible that we won't even have a chance to show our faces when we go back?"

Cheng Lu's eyes widened, and although she tried to control her voice, she still asked incredulously, "You won't even give us leave to visit our families?"

Bai Mengyan pretended to think, "If it's a family visit leave, half a day or a day at most, don't have too high hopes for Captain Leng."

Cheng Lu immediately put on a mournful face, "I thought I wouldn't have a good life in the future, but I didn't expect it to be even worse than I imagined."

It was a rare occasion for two girls to be alone in a room and chat about some lighthearted topics.

Bai Mengyan's coat and pants, which had been burned by the embers, were weathered and damaged, so she simply changed into any spare clothes she had found.

The man originally planned to wipe himself with herbal water and then perform the procedure outdoors, without much regard for etiquette, as long as he avoided the women a little.

However, Bai Mengyan and Cheng Lu rushed them in batches to go into the tent to wash up.

The mountain night wind is biting. Although you may not feel it while sitting by the campfire, if you don't have a sheltered place, the water vapor on your skin after wiping it with herbal water can evaporate and you can feel a sudden chill that you shouldn't underestimate.

Bai Mengyan wanted to help, but Cheng Lu and Niu Erzhu chased her away.

The two of them worked together seamlessly, one tending the fire and the other adding water.

No reason could persuade her to refuse; she should focus on recovering her injuries and regaining her strength as soon as possible.

The snow leopards started grilling the meat, and the oil released a meaty aroma under the high temperature of the flames, making everyone look forward to the finished product.

Leng Yuexiu was alone, arms crossed, leaning against a thick tree trunk, seemingly lost in thought.

Actually, Bai Mengyan felt a little guilty and didn't dare to go over and get scolded.

The negative effects of the Yin Fire are quite severe. If it weren't for Cheng Kaixi's special ability to effectively suppress the spread of the side effects, her situation might be even worse.

If this matter hadn't been brought up, everyone could have just eaten, drunk, and rested, and the matter might have been easily covered up.

Regardless, Leng Yuexiu had specially dug up wild ginseng for her and nurtured it with his supernatural abilities. This effort should not be wasted, so she mustered up her courage and went over.

Before people arrive, there is a faint, refreshing scent of herbs.

Leng Yuexiu noticed the person approaching and looked up. Bai Mengyan stopped in her tracks, looking somewhat flustered.

"Um, did I interrupt your thinking?"

Leng Yuexiu shook his head, grabbed her arm, and gently rolled up her sleeve.

After carefully examining the injuries, Leng Yuexiu's icy expression remained unchanged. "It's pretty much what I expected. When absorbing crystal energy, don't guide it towards the injured area; it won't be very effective."

Bai Mengyan opened her mouth, not expecting that Leng Yuexiu could know the general idea with just a brief touch, truly having everything under his control.

She obediently said "Oh," and looked up at Leng Yuexiu, "Aren't you angry that I was being stubborn?"

Leng Yuexiu chuckled lightly, "What's the use of blaming you? Will you change next time?"

Bai Mengyan pouted; she knew he wasn't going to say anything nice.

Leng Yuexiu remained silent for a moment, then changed the subject, “The situation was special, and the formation was complex. I needed to calculate the location, so I bear half the responsibility for having you cover the rear. Nobody wants accidents to happen. I will handle things more carefully next time. I’m sorry.”

Bai Mengyan's heart skipped a beat; she hadn't expected Leng Yuexiu to apologize.

She raised her hand and lightly punched Leng Yuexiu in the chest. "It's not your fault. Why are you apologizing? Do you want me to feel sorry for you by showing weakness?"

A lighthearted remark diffused the slightly unpleasant atmosphere.

"This chapter is over," Bai Mengyan said, pulling down her sleeves and crossing her arms. "Are you feeling melancholy all by yourself here? Are you secretly blaming yourself?"

Leng Yuexiu frowned almost imperceptibly, then looked away, seemingly indicating that he was indeed hiding something from her.

Bai Mengyan tilted her head slightly, "You're not being honest. Tell me, what are your concerns?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his chin and pointed to the mountainside beside him, implying that there might be something wrong with this nature reserve.

Leng Yuexiu's expression darkened. "I didn't mean to hide it from you. Just now, my wristband detected my teammate's wristband signal, and then it disappeared in an instant."

Bai Mengyan suddenly opened her eyes wide and took half a step forward, getting closer to Leng Yuexiu.

"Are you serious? Can you identify who it is from a single, fleeting signal?"

“The signal is gray. It’s not far from us, even in this mountain. Wu Wei’s signal could not be detected.”

Bai Mengyan was a little anxious. "Since he's in this mountain, what are we waiting for? Let's go look for him where the signal disappeared. If it really is him, he should have left a signal, right?"

Leng Yuexiu grabbed Bai Mengyan's intact arm, trying to calm her down.

“We’ve been in the mountains for so long. If we’re within the range of this mountain, then we should have received a signal the moment we entered the mountains, instead of a signal suddenly appearing for a second in the treacherous night. I think this is not a simple matter, and we need to be cautious.”