Xu Qian was very professional about managing the base, and of course she didn't want to lose this only female base.
However, she couldn't represent everyone.
Xie Yayun had to nod; she needed to hold a good meeting and discuss it.
Xu Qian sighed, watching Xie Yayun's retreating back.
Xiao Ping suddenly jumped out from behind and asked sinisterly, "Sister, when are we making sushi?"
Xu Qian tapped his forehead, and her mood instantly improved.
Three days passed very quickly, and the voting results were out.
Everyone chose to stay at Jiwang Base and prayed for Xu Qian to conduct unified training again.
Xu Qian returned to being a coach. Only after half a month, when everyone's combat skills had improved, did the two decide to leave.
The extreme heat only lasted for a month, and they had to take the opportunity to eliminate the remaining bases when they were at their weakest.
Before leaving, Xu Qian left them a lot of military equipment, for emergencies.
"Sister, where are we going?"
Xu Qian unfolded the tattered map. The remaining two bases were both in G City, one at each end.
She chose the closest base.
Xiao Ping had been full of resentment lately. Xu Qian had been evading his requests for absorption, making him so angry that he wouldn't come out.
Xu Qian really didn't want him to absorb the crystal cores so quickly. Each absorption resulted in another Xiao Ping appearing; she couldn't imagine what a second time would be like.
She wanted to delay it as long as possible, at least until these two bases were dealt with and she had free time to accompany him slowly.
Xu Qian pressed her temples. She would put everything else aside and focus on destroying these two bases first.
She closed her eyes and brought up the live map in her mind. She discovered that the experimental base was located under a highway overpass.
This was Xu Qian's first time seeing such a down-to-earth base, with a clearly marked location.
It was right under the bridge.
The two got off the vehicle nearby and walked the rest of the way.
Xu Qian didn't believe this was a base that could be easily destroyed. Even with her extensive experience, she had to be on high alert.
With a thought, a small bat appeared in her palm.
It yawned, clearly having only recently woken up.
The system had reminded her that it was awake a couple of days ago, and after a few days of feeding, its spirits had improved considerably.
Xu Qian tapped its little head and placed it by her collar, covering it.
With it, she feared no demons or monsters.
The two cautiously approached. It was the underbelly of a bridge.
The water under the bridge was shallow, with many rocks. Looking up, dozens of stone pillars were neatly arranged.
The map indicated the location was in the middle of the bridge.
They could only walk through.
The live map didn't show any signs of living people, suggesting the base was likely underground.
The two put on their water shoes and slowly walked into the shallow water.
The water was not deep, only covering their shoes.
The rocks at the bottom of the water were covered in moss, making them very slippery underfoot.
"Sister, I'll hold your hand."
The young man's pale, slender hand was offered to her.
Looking up, their eyes met. His clear eyes held nothing but concern.
Xu Qian's dark eyes flickered, and she took his hand, holding it tightly.
They supported each other, slowly making their way to the center under the bridge.
The sensation underfoot changed significantly. It was no longer slippery but felt like a normal stone path.
There were many white human bones scattered in the surrounding water.
Xu Qian bent down to examine them, but her hand was suddenly held tightly.
"Xiao Lu, let go."
"Sister, I don't want to let go." It had been difficult enough to hold his sister's hand.
Xu Qian shot him a look. No wonder she had felt something was off earlier; Xu Lu rarely initiated physical contact.
Except for kisses.