Rebirth after the apocalypse: I create a new world with space!

Before leaving, she looked back towards the southwest corner. Through that wisp of shadow energy, she could clearly sense Lu Jingcheng's calm demeanor and the busy activity of her team members moving supplies and reinforcing the city walls.

A defensive battle against time has begun.

Li Luo knew that to defend the Youzhou base, simply strengthening the outer defenses was far from enough. They had to quickly root out the traitors hiding inside. Only by securing both the inside and outside could they maintain the initiative in the final offensive three days later.

At the entrance to the research area, two psychic ability users dispatched by Xu Ying were already waiting. Chen Xibao led six teams to complete the deployment of the entire area, strictly sealing off all entrances and exits, and prohibiting all unauthorized personnel from approaching.

“Commander Li, the research area is divided into three levels. The underground level is the core area of ​​the vault. The barrier maintenance worker surnamed Wang is currently inspecting the barrier on the underground level. We have sent two people to keep watch on him secretly, and we have not alerted him at all.” Chen Xibao stepped forward quickly, his tone was capable and efficient, and his eyes were full of vigilance. Every move he made revealed the qualities of an elite team member.

Li Luo nodded slightly, and the dark shadow energy in his palm quietly spread out, like an invisible spider web, spreading along the ground and walls:

"You two stay on the perimeter and do not approach easily. These two comrades and I will go in to investigate. We will use our shadow abilities to lock onto his energy fluctuations and our mental abilities to check for any external connections. We will use both methods simultaneously to ensure that the other party has no chance to make an attack."

After giving his instructions, Li Luo led the two psychic ability users into the research area.

The area was quiet, with only the low hum of the equipment echoing through the corridor. The staff were engrossed in their work, completely unaware of the lurking danger.

Li Luo's shadow energy precisely avoided the energy fields of ordinary staff members, like vines tracking prey, and probed straight towards the underground vault.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the core area of ​​the base headquarters was unusually calm.

Shi Xinxin sat curled up in front of the monitor, hugging a potato, gently combing the soft fur of her cream-colored British Shorthair with her fingertips. Chu Yuanqing stood guard by the control panel of the defense array, his gaze occasionally falling on her, his eyes full of tenderness.

The spinning top lay quietly at their feet, surrounded by a faint energy field, alertly sensing every unusual movement at headquarters.

“Yuanqing, the monitoring in all areas is normal. The reinforcement of the southwest corner is progressing quickly. Brother Cheng and the others have already started setting up the outer traps.” Shi Xinxin stared at the screen, her tone tinged with worry, her brows furrowed slightly. “It’s just that the signal in the research area is blocked. I can’t see Commander Li’s movements, and I always feel uneasy.”

Chu Yuanqing stood up and walked to her side, gently smoothing the wrinkles between her brows and ruffling her hair, his tone steady and affectionate:

"Don't worry, your good sister's strength is undeniable, and with the cooperation of the Blazing Fire Team members, nothing will go wrong. Our best support for them is to guard the headquarters. Gyro has already set up an outer energy warning system. As long as there is an enemy attack, she can trigger the alarm immediately, and the defense array can be activated instantly, ensuring that no one crosses the line."

Shi Xinxin leaned against his shoulder, and Potato nuzzled her chin, making a low purring sound, his eyes hiding a sharpness that was hard to detect.

Having spent so long following Li Luo through the apocalypse, he had long since developed an instinct for vigilance, and was now silently guarding the headquarters, isolating himself from all potential threats.

With Chu Yuanqing by her side, and with Potato and Spinning Top protecting her, Shi Xinxin's unease gradually dissipated.