Long Yuehong and Bai Chen were each silent, lost in thought, when Shang Jianyao suddenly raised his head and laughed heartily.

"What are you laughing at?" Genaava asked, very cooperatively.

Shang Jianyao smiled and said:

"When it comes to the cause of the Old World's destruction and the secrets of the 'New World,' not encountering any arrangements only means we're deviating from the correct path."

He changed the source of his usual saying, "Heartless Disease," to the secrets of the "New World" because the "Old Task Force" had preliminarily determined that the "Heartless Disease" originated from the "New World," but they didn't know its position or essence in the "New World."

After listening to Shang Jianyao's words, Jiang Baimian did not refute him and nodded slightly:

"The company clearly hopes to make something of these matters; otherwise, they wouldn't have sent one 'Old Task Force' after another.

"My current question is: is the company's real purpose to investigate the cause of the Old World's destruction and the secrets of the 'New World' to prepare for similar crises in the future, or do they want to get involved in that mess in the 'New World' and strive for some kind of benefit?"

Long Yuehong thought for a long time and only managed to come up with one conclusion:

"Both are possible."

If the strong who enter the "New World" can transmit the secrets of the "New World" to the graylands without restrictions, then the company definitely has the second idea. But obviously, the strong who enter the "New World" are subject to some kind of constraint, either based on rules or stemming from threats.

"It's also possible that both situations coexist," Bai Chen expressed his idea.

Clap clap clap, Shang Jianyao applauded:

"Right!

"After investigating the cause of the Old World's destruction and figuring out the secrets of the 'New World,' the company may be able to carve out a world in the 'New World' and strive for more benefits, and this is precisely to prepare for similar crises in the future."

Jiang Baimian nodded:

"Anyway, continuing to investigate the cause of the Old World's destruction and the secrets of the 'New World' will definitely encounter greater and greater dangers. Our current situation is like crossing a large river when we finally see the midstream but find that the boat has started to leak. We're ill-prepared in all aspects, ignorant and acting like a mine sweeper."

She then looked at Shang Jianyao and said solemnly:

"I plan to return to the company after exploring the Buddhist Holy Land in Taicheng to see if the current gains can squeeze more intelligence from the board of directors.

"After we have a better understanding of the 'New World' and are better prepared, we will set off again, first to find the remaining Buddhist Holy Land, and then to the city where your father last appeared."

The place destroyed by the "Heartless Disease."

Shang Jianyao was silent for a while and replied in a slightly lower voice:

"Okay."

Jiang Baimian "mm" ed and turned her gaze to Long Yuehong and Bai Chen.

Being able to go home early, Long Yuehong of course agreed with both hands and feet. Bai Chen only hoped to act with the team and didn't care where they went.

After moving her gaze away from them, Jiang Baimian instructed:

"Each of you, conserve your energy and wait for the transfer."

In fact, she had thought even further than everyone else and planned to leave Bai Chen and Long Yuehong in the company after returning to Pangu Biology this time.

In Jiang Baimian's view, for them, who are not Awakened, the danger factor will definitely become higher and higher in investigations that go deeper and deeper into the "New World." If they continue, they may not even be able to protect themselves.

After several members of the "Old Task Force" found places to sit down, Shang Jianyao suddenly jumped up again.

He looked at Bai Chen and asked eagerly:

"Will you be driving later, or will I, or will Xiao Hong?"

In any case, not Jiang Baimian.

As for Genaava, he should save some electricity as much as possible.

"I'll do it, you focus on preventing accidents." Bai Chen had no complaints about the division of labor within the team and didn't feel inferior.

"I can do it too." Long Yuehong wasn't too clear why Shang Jianyao had to determine this matter now.

"Then Xiao Bai." Shang Jianyao ignored Long Yuehong's answer, then took off his tactical backpack, took out the small blue and black speaker, and handed it to Bai Chen.

Bai Chen looked at him in confusion. Although he didn't speak, it was better than asking.

Frankly speaking, Jiang Baimian couldn't guess what this guy was thinking this time. She only vaguely understood that his intention was to let Xiao Bai play music while driving.

The next second, Shang Jianyao smiled, revealing his white teeth:

"Remember to play music when you drive. I've already turned the volume to the maximum."

"You want to have background music during combat?" Bai Chen tried to understand this matter from the perspective of a mental patient.

Most likely… Long Yuehong thought that he still had a certain understanding of Shang Jianyao.

Shang Jianyao shook his head:

"I want to attract 'Doctor's' attention. If he can indeed rush over, let him know that we are here, withdrawing in the southwest direction along the Moonscale River.

"In this way, he won't act against the ordinary people evacuated from the other direction because he can't find us."

In that second, Long Yuehong suddenly felt that the sunlight was a bit dazzling and couldn't help but tilt his head.

Dang dang dang, Genaava applauded generously.

As an Artificial Intelligence, protecting humans is one of his responsibilities.

Jiang Baimian also deeply felt what was called noble sentiment and pure integrity. For a moment, she actually felt a little exposed by the "smallness" under her leather robe.

She muttered in her heart:

The only problem is that this guy is a mental patient…

At this time, Shang Jianyao suggested again:

"Should I borrow a car from the 'Salvation Army'? At that time, I'll drive myself and play music myself to attract 'Doctor's' attention."

"No need." Bai Chen replied quite firmly.

Jiang Baimian also shook her head and hummed:

"Is this trying to trap us in injustice?"

Shang Jianyao looked surprised:

"Isn't this a very simple plan? I'm responsible for attracting attention, and you're responsible for ambushing."

This… which Shang Jianyao is this! Jiang Baimian took a breath and said:

"No need. If 'Doctor' can really rush over, the first target to attack definitely won't be us, but the one sleeping in Wubei.

"Without restricting him, influencing him, or bypassing him, 'Doctor' shouldn't be able to deal with us directly.

"Since a strong person in the 'New World' can actively spread the 'Heartless Disease,' they probably also have the ability to make good use of the nodes, absorb the corresponding viruses, and reduce the scope or number of people affected. Otherwise, Huang Committee would not have suggested that we follow that person's transfer."

Shang Jianyao had no objection to this.

The "Old Task Force" continued to recuperate. After a long time, Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian simultaneously turned their gazes to the door.

Before long, there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Shang Jianyao walked to the door.

"Zhang, Old Zhang is looking for you." Hotel manager Shen Kang's slightly trembling voice came into the room.

Shang Jianyao's face showed joy, and he pulled the door open. He saw Old Zhang wearing a deep gray-white aluminum pot.

He was still wearing that black "Salvation Army" uniform that had been washed to the point of fading.

"Old Zhang, they are in the room. Can, can I leave?" Shen Kang said to Old Zhang sideways.

Old Zhang waved his hand and said:

"Go back and reflect carefully, and deeply review your problems.

"Hmph, don't think I don't know? The reason why those thieves were able to succeed before is because you and your subordinates always turned a blind eye, didn't do any checks on the people who left, and even accepted gifts, helping them open the door when they shouldn't be opened, letting them out!"

Shen Kang's forehead was covered with a layer of sweat:

"I'm just implementing the principle of customer first and providing attentive service.

"I, I..."

"Go back." Old Zhang didn't want to hear his explanation.

After Shen Kang left the third floor, Old Zhang lowered his head, looked through the gap under the aluminum pot, and walked into the room while watching the road.

Then, he recognized the person by their shoes and said to Jiang Baimian:

"Little girl, you're very impressive. You didn't seem to notice anything at the time, but you turned around and found that guy!"

"I was worried that being too abnormal at the time would arouse the target's vigilance." Jiang Baimian admitted frankly.

Old Zhang nodded in satisfaction, which was manifested by the up and down movement of the aluminum pot.

He said:

"No need to explain. Although our 'Salvation Army' treats people with sincerity, we also talk about methods and strategies against the enemy."

His voice gradually became loud:

"I ask you, has something changed in this matter? Why did the people from the Security Management Committee temporarily change the scheduled plan and let the people concentrate in the northeast direction?"

Shang Jianyao did not hesitate and, without the slightest stammer, told the story of "Doctor" according to Jiang Baimian's statement.

Old Zhang was speechless for a long while.

"So that's how it is…" Finally, he exclaimed, "You little fellows have experienced a lot. You've started to come into contact with the 'New World' at such a young age."

He did not question Huang Committee's handling.

Old Zhang then waved his hand and said:

"I'll go back and notify my old comrades-in-arms to prepare for the transfer as well."

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of noisy footsteps suddenly came from the stairwell.

Shang Jianyao poked his head out and saw Huang Committee, his staff, security guards, and Ding Ling among them.

Huang Committee glanced at Old Zhang, didn't say anything, and walked into the room.

Old Zhang seemed to have guessed who it was, stood motionless at the door, while Ding Ling took the initiative to close the door, blocking the rest of the people outside.

"So fast?" Jiang Baimian looked at Huang Committee and instinctively felt that something was wrong.

Wasn't it supposed to take several hours?

At this point, the ordinary people probably haven't fully gathered yet, let alone a large-scale evacuation.

Huang Committee's gaze swept over Jiang Baimian and others, and Old Zhang, and said in a suppressed voice:

"The one sleeping in Wubei can't be contacted."

What does it mean they can't be contacted? Jiang Baimian first flashed this thought, and then recalled the process of Shang Jianyao using the Awakened ability to connect to Yan Hu's consciousness and hearing him calling for help.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Baimian had a clear guess about Huang Committee's statement:

After he used the Awakened ability to connect to the consciousness of that "New World" powerhouse in Wubei, he found that the other party did not respond at all?

Did something happen to that person in the "New World"?

Was it "Doctor's" doing?