Pei Si didn't notice his little trick and even wanted to shoo him away. While they were talking, Yu An had almost untied the rope.
Lu Chao didn't come along this time.
Pei Si watched the boy diligently untying the ropes, and couldn't help but give his head a hard rub once his hands were free.
"Little lucky charm, it's so good to see you're alright."
They were untying ropes, and not far away, a half-human, half-lizard monster was inviting others to a feast. He slurped his words and generously said, "I can share my brains with you."
The person invited replied coldly, "I don't care, I'm a picky eater."
The lizard burst into laughter, as if it had heard a great joke.
After a long while, he crawled away to enjoy his meal. As he was leaving, he heard a report, and a cruel smile suddenly appeared in his brown eyes.
"The God of Slaughter, is that it... Let him in."
"Night is coming, and there are many fun games waiting for him."
On the other side.
Yu An was led away by Pei Si.
One of the team members was from Base 6, and he also knew Yu An.
After being moved to a new basement, the man held back for a while, but couldn't hold it in any longer, and asked Yu An, "Hey, sister-in-law, was the reason you ran away from home and didn't want to leave Xie Dad really because he's no good?"
Yu An: "!"
Yu An's eyes widened, his mind completely blank. He stammered, "What did you say?"
The straightforward bystander, unafraid of death, danced in front of the person in question.
Taking advantage of Xie Chiyuan's absence, he seized the opportunity to verify: "Everyone in the base is saying that Father Xie... deliberately separated rooms from you. You were heartbroken outside his door all night, and left the next day."
Is this true?
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Author's Note:
Truth revealed—
An'an stared longingly at the door: "Waaah, I want to eat Big Head!"
Viewers of the surveillance footage exclaimed: "Waaaaah, what a heartbreaking little darling! Was it wrong of Xie's dad to lock the poor thing out?!"
Chapter 18
Pei Si stumbled on the spot when her teammate asked her the last question.
He wasn't at Base 6; he rushed over from Base 5 after receiving Xie Chiyuan's orders. He only learned from Xie Chiyuan that Yu An was still alive.
But to everyone's surprise, Yu An and Xie Chiyuan developed this kind of relationship.
Pei Si was completely dazed. He looked at Yu An's handsome face and said in disbelief, "I... I have another father?!"
Yu An: "..."
Yu An frowned, not wanting to acknowledge this godson.
He tried in vain to protest: "I'm not your father, and my relationship with Da Tou isn't what you think!"
Pei Si's face grew increasingly bewildered: "Who is Big Head?"
A teammate, who had been watching the drama unfold, quickly chimed in, "Brother Pei, I know that! Big Head is Xie's father! That's what my sister-in-law calls Xie's father!"
Pei Si, still dazed, turned around and said, "Xie Chiyuan, what a sucker. Damn it."
That's a really unique nickname.
Yu An choked. He was both indignant and unable to refute the argument!
He felt like he was getting ripped off. Xie Chiyuan wouldn't even let him lick her in his dreams, so how come he became his girlfriend in reality?
Pei Si truly lives up to his reputation as an elite soldier; his physical and mental qualities are far superior to those of ordinary people.
After a brief period of existential doubt, he quickly adjusted his mindset and accepted the dramatic fact that his little lucky charm had turned into his sister-in-law.
"Well, what is it?"
Pei Si glanced back at the exit and said succinctly, "Stop gossiping, we need to hold out until Father Xie arrives. Yu An, let me briefly explain the situation to you."
Upon hearing this, Yu An pricked up his ears and listened attentively.
Pei Si treated him as one of her own, so she didn't hide anything: "We're the advance team, responsible for carrying out a rescue mission in the ruined city of Yu. By the way, the person we're rescuing is related to you."
Upon hearing this, Yu An immediately tensed up: "Who are you going to rescue?"
The only people connected to him are his father and his child.
Pei Si met his gaze and said earnestly, "Your father-in-law, Ruan Ke."
Yu An: "?"
Yu An was confused: "Who is Ruan Ke?"
He doesn't know him!
Pei Si looked at him and explained further: "Xie Chiyuan's adoptive father's other half."
Yu An stared blankly and said, "Oh."
He was a few beats slow to react, but that slow reaction caused him to miss the best time to clarify.
Pei Si led them further in, saying as they walked, "There are several mutants in this city. The one who tied us up just now was a lizard mutant."
"We don't know the specific abilities of the lizard mutant yet. His body is impervious to blades and bullets, making him very difficult to harm. I just took a picture of him and have already sent it back to base."
"Once the base finds his information, they will send it to us."
Yu An listened to him without saying anything unnecessary.
There are several mutants in this city. Yu An was wondering if his child was among them.
"Brother Pei, I feel like there are more and more mutants."
One teammate wondered, "How on earth were these things made? They're so dangerous, killing them is even harder than killing zombies."
Pei Si did not answer.
The little white mushroom in Yu An's pocket suddenly moved.
"Good boy, our little one is the best, he won't hurt anyone." Yu An put his fingers into his pocket and patted the little white mushroom reassuringly.
His voice was very soft, as if he were talking to himself.
The others were too busy finding their way to notice his movements. However, Pei Si, who was close to him, suddenly glanced at him.
The basements aren't enclosed; they're all a bit unusual. The basements of each household are actually interconnected.
They are groping their way forward.
Outside the basement, on the city streets, a lizard mutant, having lost its food, was frantically pounding on a pillar with its tail.
"Who! Who stole my food!"
The lizard's furious roar echoed throughout the street, even reaching the group in the basement.
"Hide well, he will come looking for us."
The lizards have their eyes on them and won't give up until they find them.
Yu An obediently followed Pei Si's instructions. After walking around the basement for a while, Pei Si, who was leading the way, suddenly stopped in front of a door.
"Shhh."
Pei Si placed her index finger on her lips, making a shushing gesture.
Yu An stared blankly at the door. After a long while, he heard something.
On the other side of the door, there were many breathing sounds.
They didn't know if they were zombies, mutants, or survivors. In any case, the opposing side had a number that was no less than their own.
Yu An pressed his ear against the door.
After listening for a while, Yu An turned around, leaned close to Pei Si, and whispered to him, "There's a voice talking."
Pei Si hesitated.
He came here to rescue Ruan Ke. If anything goes wrong with those people behind the door and they attract the monster, they'll all be in trouble.
"Brother Pei, shall we go in?"
"Enter."
After a few seconds of thought, Pei Si decided to go in.
Firstly, he wanted to gather more information.
Secondly, he could offer these refugees who had hidden themselves a glimmer of hope that they could leave.
Yu An acquiesced to Pei Si's choice.
A moment later, Pei Si pushed open the door with his gun, and Yu An followed behind him, taking in the scene inside.
Seven or eight survivors sat side by side, with a pot hanging in the middle of them. The pot contained a thin porridge so watery you could see your reflection in it.
"Keep quiet, we are a rescue team."
Pei Si was the first to reveal her identity, saying, "Don't be afraid, we won't hurt you."
These people have probably been hiding for too long; they look rather dull and dazed.
Pei Si held the gun for a long time, and only calmed down after seeing that they were not overly emotional.
Yu An looked at the group of people with blank expressions, especially the little girl with pigtails. The little girl was so thin that her face was pointed.
"How long have you been hiding here?" Pei Si asked.
"Half a month."
What's the situation in the city right now?