The beautiful mage was kidnapped by the contracted beast again

In the end, only a few people stayed. Old Wang, who had reacted strongly at the beginning, chose to follow, which made Jiang Liujing look at him with some surprise.

Lao Wang remained silent with a stubborn face in the crowd. He just didn't want to die, but if he couldn't go back, he might as well give it a try.

After everyone quieted down again, Andway continued, "The situation in Haicheng is unknown, and we don't intend to let you die in vain. I have a suggestion. Once we get close to Haicheng, we will split into two groups."

"B-rank mercenaries will stay on the periphery, monitor the zombie horde's movements, and create noise to attract their attention. A-rank mercenaries and above will seize the opportunity to break into Sea City. Our goal this time isn't to fight the zombie horde, but to rescue people, so avoid combat whenever possible. Please be mindful of this."

As he spoke, he looked at a few recognized troublemakers. Chi was the first to be caught in the gaze, and he sat there calmly with an expression of "I didn't hear it".

Andway had no way to deal with his stubborn attitude. Chi had never listened to anyone's orders before, and he couldn't expect such a troublemaker to suddenly change and become obedient.

However, when Andway saw Jiang Liujing sitting upright beside him and listening attentively, he suddenly felt relieved.

It’s not that there is no way to restrict him.

Chi is disobedient, but there are still obedient people around.

The mercenaries murmured about his plan for a moment before acquiescing. Someone raised his hand and asked, "What about the people who were captured at the Y City base? Should we rescue them too?"

"Just sell it, there's no reward."

"Let's first check his identity. What if he's someone useful..."

Bai Ren stood up and said, "Regarding the person who was captured from the Y City base, we learned his name from the survivors. It's Cyrus. He was the leader of the psychics in the Y City base. It is said that Dr. Sang Mo, who disappeared this time, was also his subordinate. That's why he went out of the city to rescue him, but he was attacked and captured halfway."

"..."

Everyone was silent.

He came to save others but ended up getting himself killed as well.

Mo Ya whispered, "He might as well stay at the base."

Doesn't this just add pressure to others?

Mo Ya, who worked during the summer vacation, hated this kind of leader who was incompetent and kept causing trouble for his subordinates.

Chu Zhou lowered his head and fell into thought: "It's a bit strange that the intelligent zombies specifically targeted these two. Is there something about them that attracts zombies?"

Wen Xun did not participate in their conversation, but observed Jiang Liujing's expression for a long time.

Of course, he couldn't see anything through the mask, but Wen Xun intuitively felt that Jiang Liujing was a little too cold.

They were all from the Y City base, and Cyrus was an important figure, so Jiang Liujing should know him, but he didn't even say a word about expressing his opinion or wanting to save him.

It's just like that... colleague with a bad relationship in the workplace.

Wen Xun was shocked and felt as if he had grasped the truth.

But for once, he showed high emotional intelligence and kept his mouth shut without saying a word.

He was so quiet that Mo Ya next to him even asked, "Wen Xun, was your account hacked? Why are you so quiet today?"

Whenever something happens, Wen Xun is the one who quarrels the most among the three of them.

Wen Xun: "...Can't I be cool for once?"

"Unlike you." Mo Ya shook his head sincerely and pointed at Chi, "This is enough for a human-shaped iceberg."

Chi, who was inexplicably cueed: "..."

Chi ignored the childish people and expressed his opinion to Bai Ren and the others simply and forcefully: "Don't save them."

Bai Ren nodded, turned to Andway and said proudly: "See, I said he would say that."

Andrew: "Okay, okay."

"What do the others think?"

There was total silence.

"This guy has a terrible reputation." Mo Ya couldn't help but shake his head. This scene was no different from sentencing someone to death.

Wen Xun said, "Well, you can't say that. The people in his own base are quite loyal to him. When he was dying, his last words were all about saving him. Most people can't do that."

"So you want to save him?"

"Of course not," Wen Xun said, "He has no reputation outside, yet he's so popular inside. Don't you think he's weird?"

"Besides, it's not just him. The entire Y City base has a very low presence. If it weren't for this mission, most people wouldn't even know this base exists."

After these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

If Wen Xun hadn't mentioned it, they wouldn't have noticed it.

Jiang Liujing hadn't said much since the meeting. At this moment, his eyes darkened and he lowered his eyes, thinking in his heart.

Ever since he set out, he had suspected that Grandpa Sang Mo's being trapped in Haicheng was a conspiracy by Cyrus. When he entered the basement and heard the survivors say that Cyrus had been captured, his first reaction was disbelief.

After all, Cyrus was very afraid of death. When he was with him before, he almost followed him closely, as if he would die on the spot if they separated. After entering the base, he basically gave up the idea of ​​going out.

It is hard to imagine that such a person would go out to save others, especially to save Sang Mo, who is nominally under his jurisdiction but has actually been working against him.

It was too absurd, Jiang Liujing didn't believe it.

After the meeting, everyone returned to the car and set off. The destination was still not far away, and everyone no longer had the playful mood they had when they first set out. Apart from taking turns driving, everyone was resting in their respective rooms.

When the two of them were alone, Jiang Liujing's tense posture completely relaxed.

Sometimes he sat at the head of the bed in a daze, and sometimes he ran to the window to think.

Although he was still in human form, Chi seemed to see him in the form of a kitten, with his ears perked up and a very serious expression on his face.

But with his face that looks like Nuwa's graduation project, his style immediately changes from cute to beautiful and worried.

Chi felt his fingers stirring again.

The voyeurism he had when he secretly took photos of people a few years ago resurfaced in his mind at this moment. If the camera was not with him, he would have recorded all kinds of Jiang Liujing's expressions.

Smiling, frowning, surprised, embarrassed, calm, and occasionally condescending and disdainful.

Others have Cardcaptor Sakura, he has Cardcaptor Jing.

Collecting everything related to Jiang Liujing made Chi feel peaceful and fulfilled.

However, Chi did not tell Jiang Liujing about this for fear that he would think he was too abnormal.

But Jiang Liujing actually lost sleep at night because of this, so Chi couldn't help it.

"What's taking you so long?"

In the thick night, Chi raised his body a little, and placed his arms on both sides of Jiang Liujing's shoulders, like a bridge built out of thin air, and the dark shadows slid down from his side like flowing water.

His tone was not harsh, but just an ordinary, light inquiry, as if the brother next door was concerned about his younger brother who was daydreaming outside.

But when Jiang Liujing was forced to look into his eyes, he still felt a strong sense of oppression.

Not to him, but to myself.

It's like a blood-sucking beast that has been hungry for who knows how many years, trapped in a bottomless abyss for years. It finally sees a ray of light, and suppresses its own destructive desire to appease the shrinking sun.

It makes people feel scared, but also makes people want to return the emotions he gives them.

Jiang Liujing felt that he was gradually bewitched by Chi's eyes. The beautiful red color reflected in the darkness consumed all his uneasiness.

He closed his eyelids and answered softly, "No."

He didn't think about anything.

My mind is just blank, as if it is filled with countless noises, but also as if there is nothing at all.

Her lips were quickly brushed by the fingertips, and she heard a man's low, dissatisfied voice in her ears: "You lie."

"Little liar."

Bad children need to be educated. Punishment should be used to warn them, educate them, correct them, and make them become obedient children again.

Chi stared at the young man under him quietly in the darkness for a long time, then leaned over and kissed him.

He wanted to help Jiang Liujing fall asleep in another way.