Chapter 1113
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Chapter 1113 Reunion and Farewell
Has Zhou Ping been missing in the mist for half a year?
The faces of the [Night Curtain] team members immediately became solemn.
After Lin Qiye and the others returned to China, they had asked about Zhou Ping’s whereabouts, only knowing he was overseas, but not knowing he was looking for them, much less that he had gone missing overseas.
Lin Qiye and the others knew very well what kind of place the mist was. Now the lethality of the mist had weakened significantly compared to a hundred years ago, but it coincided with the opening of the divine war, with countless outer gods wandering inside, making it extremely dangerous.
“No need to worry too much,” Zuo Qing said, seeing everyone’s expressions, and added, “Before Zhou Ping left, he left behind a sword with a trace of his sword law inside. If something truly happened to him, this sword would automatically break, but the sword remains intact now, indicating he is not in mortal danger.
As I just said, he’s probably just encountered some trouble… or got lost.”
Hearing this, everyone finally relaxed.
“I understand.”
Lin Qiye nodded firmly without any hesitation, “I will definitely find Sword Saint and bring him back.”
Zhou Ping held extraordinary significance for the [Night Curtain] team. Now with the mist in chaos and Zhou Ping missing, even if Zuo Qing hadn’t given the order, they would have voluntarily gone to the mist to search for Zhou Ping’s whereabouts.
Zuo Qing nodded, took out a world map from the drawer, and spread it on the table, tracing a path with a red pen:
“Before Zhou Ping left last year, he briefly described to me the route he planned to take. Part of his journey overlaps with your mission route this time, so you should pay special attention to that area.”
Lin Qiye and An Qingyu leaned forward, carefully studying the map and memorizing the route completely.
“The area outside the mist is unstable now, with gods from various countries occasionally walking through. Although you have a Seraph with you, since this concerns the [Ark], and none of you have reached the divine realm yet, it’s better to keep a low profile.”
“The ship has already been docked at Shenlong Pass for you, equipped with some basic supplies. If you need anything else, just ask the person in charge at Shenlong Pass, and they will try their best to meet your requirements.”
“One more thing,” Zuo Qing looked up, meeting their eyes, and spoke seriously, “Your primary objective for this mission is to find the [Ark] and bring it back. If you really can’t find Zhou Ping, don’t force it. You can first return with the [Ark], then set out again to search for him.
This is a matter of great importance. No matter what, you must ensure the safety of the [Ark].”
“Yes!”
After leaving the Nightwatcher headquarters, Lin Qiye and the others headed to the nearby military airport to fly to Shenlong Pass.
Whoosh——!
Just as they boarded the cabin, several aircraft roared overhead, streaking across the clear sky and disappearing into the horizon.
“Aren’t there too many planes today?”
Lin Qiye looked up through the window at the white trails in the sky and asked in surprise.
“There do seem to be more,” Shen Qingzhu added, “And they’re mostly military aircraft.”
Jiang Er looked at the sky for a while, then noticed An Qingyu deep in thought and couldn’t help asking, “What are you thinking about?”
“How many days have we been at the Celestial Court?”
“Six days?”
“That’s right.”
An Qingyu nodded, and the others turned to look at him with puzzled expressions.
“Those new recruits should have completed their paperwork, received their cloaks, sabers, and emblems. Today is the day they report to Nightwatcher teams across the country,” An Qingyu paused,
“At the same time… it’s also the day the veterans leave their teams and head to the front lines.”
…
Beijing City.
Squad 006 headquarters.
Li Zhenzhen dragged her suitcase, clutching documents in one hand, quickly navigating through the alleyways. The wheels of her suitcase rumbled against the uneven ground, producing a low sound.
She checked the time, frowning, and turned back to call out to Fang Mo, who was also dragging a suitcase behind her:
“Hey! Hurry up!!”
“Coming, coming.”
Fang Mo smiled helplessly and hurried to catch up.
Soon, the two arrived at a vermilion-colored courtyard gate.
Li Zhenzhen rested her hand on the suitcase, her chest heaving violently. She gazed at the gate, and in the silent alley, only the sound of their heavy breathing echoed.
“Hope we made it…”
Li Zhenzhen calmed her breathing and was about to push open the courtyard gate when it opened inward on its own.
Creeeeak——!
An ancient, deep sound emerged as Zhang Zhengting, Lu Hu, and others, also wearing cloaks and dragging suitcases, stood behind the door. Seeing Li Zhenzhen and Fang Mo on the steps, they all froze in place.
The warm winter sun fell on the gray-white bricks and tiles, withered leaves scattered on the ground. In front of this courtyard that had witnessed countless years, two generations of Nightwatchers gazed at each other, and the air briefly fell into silence.
After a moment of shock, Zhang Zhengting’s lips curled into a smile.
“You’re back?”
Li Zhenzhen opened her mouth, instinctively wanting to say something, but after hesitating for a moment, she didn’t speak.
She took a deep breath, stood straight, released her suitcase with her right hand, and gave a firm military salute to the Squad 006 members on the steps, saying loudly:
“New recruit Li Zhenzhen! Reporting for duty!”
Seeing this, Fang Mo was slightly startled, then quickly followed with a salute: “New recruit Fang Mo! Reporting for duty!”
They were both new recruits assigned to Beijing, taking over most of the responsibilities from Squad 006, replacing them as the Nightwatchers guarding Beijing.
Hearing this, the Squad 006 members standing at the door looked at each other and all broke into smiles.
“Good!” Zhang Zhengting dragged his suitcase down the steps, his smiling eyes looking at the two as he raised his hand to return the military salute, “Little rookies, Beijing is in your hands now. When we return victorious, we’ll have a proper gathering
…We’re off.”
With those words, the members of Squad 006 walked past Li Zhenzhen and Fang Mo in their cloaks. They patted the two on the shoulders, a gesture of encouragement, welcome… and farewell.
As leaves danced in the air, in front of this courtyard that had witnessed countless reunions and partings, the will of two generations of Nightwatchers was passed on through this simple gesture.
Li Zhenzhen watched as one familiar face after another left, standing dumbfounded. Only when their figures had almost disappeared at the end of the alley did she suddenly come to her senses. Tears welled up in her reddened eyes as she turned and shouted with all her might:
“I’ll be waiting for your return!!”
The echo lingered in the quiet alley. Faintly, Li Zhenzhen saw those figures wave their hands before disappearing from view.
Rustle, rustle, rustle——!
Soft footsteps came from behind the door.
Li Zhenzhen and Fang Mo turned to look and saw a young man wearing a military coat standing behind the door, watching the departing figures with a complex expression.
He was the new king of this city, and also the captain of this brand-new Squad 006.
He looked down at the two and smiled slightly:
“I’m Chen Han. Please… take care of me from now on.”
