Free Web NovelChapter 2465: Chapter 2466: Survivors
Veronia conversed with Float for quite a while before finally obtaining the information she desired. She glanced at Feng Yuan and said,
"Hmm, good news indeed. The barriers were created by the survivors. However, how they managed to relocate here remains unknown."
Gazing at Veronia in confusion, Float didn’t understand what she was saying. Its interactions with humans were limited to the staff in Hot Springs Town, so it couldn’t comprehend human language very well.
Because of this, Veronia couldn’t obtain any useful information from it.
"Well, can it help with an introduction?"
Feng Yuan asked with a trace of surprise. Although they could break through the defense set up by the survivors, doing so might cause misunderstandings, or worse, provoke the Imperial Timeline, giving them the chance to launch a sneak attack.
Of course, Feng Yuan wasn’t too sure if those people were still around, but it’s better to remain cautious.
Agunas, who was preparing to assist the survivors in establishing a defense line, stiffened for a moment, then looked at the temporary leader with surprise, saying
"There are still people hiding underground, escaping their pursuit."
"Underground?"
The person was taken aback, then looked at Agunas with a serious expression and said solemnly,
"In the information I know, there is no data on underground shelters. Where did you get this information? I can’t be sure if they’re trustworthy."
Though he wasn’t the captain of the Special Duty Team, just an ordinary member, he considered himself knowledgeable about the various shelters in Baiman City. The concept of an underground shelter, he hadn’t heard of.
Moreover, this thing is different from highly classified intelligence. As a city order maintainer, such information couldn’t possibly be hidden from them. Its function is precisely to save citizens during disasters like the current one.
If even they are kept unaware, with only a handful knowing, what would be the point of preparing this thing in case of an accident?
An unused shelter? Seems like a joke, but now the situation suggests that another group somehow found survivors hidden beneath Baiman City.
Thinking of a certain possibility, his expression changed, and he shouted loudly,
"Tell them not to get close to there!"
People around looked over in confusion, unsure if the temporary leader was shouting at them, but he gestured for them to continue and looked at Agunas.
Shaking its tail, Agunas shook her head and said,
"I don’t worry about their safety, and it can tell if they’re from the Main World."
"Could it be the ones who initially found them?"
Thinking of Feng Yuan and his group, he slightly relaxed. If it’s another rescue team, he might be very worried, but with Feng Yuan’s group, although not completely at ease, having a Divine Beast alongside means they shouldn’t have too many problems even if ambushed.
Even if Float agreed to the introduction, for safety considerations, Feng Yuan’s group decided to let Veronia go alone with Float, while they waited here.
Feng Yuan wasn’t concerned about Veronia’s safety. Being a Divine Beast, who could harm it, and here, there wasn’t much to worry about.
Both Tamur and Long Boduo were around, let alone Feng Yuan, who wasn’t one to be trifled with.
"Considering the scope, there should be quite a number of survivors."
During the waiting for Veronia’s return, Feng Yuan muttered to himself that from Baiman City all the way here, he could faintly sense the existence of underground barriers. With such a vast scope, there should be many people hiding there, right?
Thinking about the missing numbers, Feng Yuan felt the chance of survival might be down there.
However, he wasn’t sure about the real situation, and there’s a tricky problem: how did they manage to move people underground and evade pursuers afterward?
Bear in mind, the number of missing is half of Baiman City’s permanent residents. So many people, how were they moved underground without alerting the enemies?
"Though I’m hopeful about this good news, they probably can’t pull off such a miraculous act."
Yang Hongzhi hesitated for a moment, glanced at Feng Yuan, and said. No matter what, moving half of Baiman City’s population underground without being pursued seems impossible.
"Who knows, perhaps a miracle might happen?"
Shrugging, Feng Yuan replied with some expectation, but Qi Chen and the others weren’t as optimistic.
The special environment in the Frost Dew Mushroom Cave made people feel creeping cold after a while, but with Xing Bo around, they could hold on a bit longer.
"Strange, why is it taking so long?"
Skeptically looking towards where Veronia had left, Feng Yuan pondered aloud. Even if there was something that required communication, it shouldn’t take that long, could there be a misunderstanding?
Feng Yuan doubted such a possibility. Given that Veronia was a Divine Beast, it’s clearly not part of the Imperial Timeline, let alone the fact that if even Divine Beasts are untrustworthy, how could they wage this war?
Opposing the Imperial Timeline is already challenging enough, and if their last trump card turns rogue, they truly wouldn’t stand a chance.
"I don’t know, I’ll ask."
Long Boduo and Najia exchanged a look and spoke. At this moment, Najia switched back to Attack Stance; there was no choice. With the situation unclear, the likelihood of an attack was high.
The result was just a false alarm. According to Veronia, she had just met those people, and it took considerable time en route. Feng Yuan wasn’t sure about the specifics, but since Veronia was fine, they could only wait patiently.
Maomu City, due to the Imperial Timeline’s sneak attack, remains in a state of war, with the City of Death lent by Feng Yuan being used to continuously monitor enemies within the city limits.
Beastmasters patrolled the streets relentlessly, afraid that Maomu City might suddenly lose contact with the outside world like Baiman City.
Zhanzheng Qichen stood atop a small mountain on the outskirts of Maomu City, overlooking the city. His memories of the past were blurred, unable to recognize the difference between this city and the one from his recollection.
"Do you wish to aid them against the Empire?"
"Don’t try to pry; I don’t have such intentions."
Staring at Maomu City, Zhanzheng Qichen spoke without turning his head, aware of who the newcomer was, untroubled by any threat thanks to his Beast Tamer by his side.
"Hmph, you wouldn’t think I can’t see through it, would you? No ordinary envoy could be so eager to help, wanting to guard this city for them."
"Qi Chen, I must remind you that even if this city resembles where you once lived, it’s ultimately not the city you’re familiar with."
"Hehe, maybe they’ve always viewed you as an outsider. Even so, would you go to great lengths to help them?"
Reaching out, a verdant green orb formed in his palm as Zhanzheng Qichen subtly adjusted his beige-brown cloak and spoke plainly.
"Think whatever you want."
"This time, you’re not even attempting to provide a reason?"
"Whatever I say, you’d see as an excuse. So why bother explaining?"
Speaking lightly, Zhanzheng Qichen flicked his hand, and the verdant orb transformed into a swarm of butterflies scattering into the sky. Gazing at the distant energy butterflies, Zhanzheng Qichen slowly closed his eyes and said,
"You’d best inform them to assign someone else to monitor. As it stands you’re unfit for the role."
"Ha, you think the successors won’t see through your ruse?"
"In my opinion, at this point, we should remain inactive. The Empire’s claws have already been revealed. Getting too deeply entrenched here isn’t good."
With a sneer, Bai You clearly disagreed with Zhanzheng Qichen’s sentiments. Sighing, Zhanzheng Qichen had no intention to persuade her; he understood her thoughts all too well, yet...
The East Continent Great Xia ultimately differs from the Main World’s Great Xia; this kind of fate...
Moreover, Zhanzheng Qichen was well aware that the so-called Imperial Timeline stands no chance against a Divine Beast, especially considering the significant presence of an exceptionally unique individual here.
As long as that person remains, they have no chance of victory. Alas, Zhanzheng Qichen didn’t wish to explain this matter to Bai You—not due to personal vendettas, but out of concern she might unintentionally divulge it. Despite the small likelihood, he couldn’t risk Bai You unintentionally provoking the other side.
