Along the way, everyone rushed towards E City.
Two hours later, the group arrived at the outskirts of E City. Zuo Feng and Da Bai Tu leaped from the shoulders of the Bixiao Guards, their toes lightly touching the ground, their figures as steady as Mount Tai.
They did not lead the team directly into the city, but instead set up camp outside. Wen Wudao, on the other hand, entered the city alone to retrieve an item.
It wasn't that Zuo Feng didn't want to enter; it was simply that the aura of the Bixiao Guards was too terrifying. If he were to bring them into the city, it was likely that the Mutants inside would suffer widespread injuries even before a battle began, after all—the Eyes of the Gods cannot be looked at directly.
Of course, those recognized by the Bixiao Guards would naturally be unharmed, but there was no one recognized by the Bixiao Guards in E City.
Thirteen Bixiao Guards, each ten meters tall, stood silently outside the city, like deities descended to the mortal world, exuding a chilling pressure.
This display quickly caught the attention of Jun Moce, Pan Yeluo, and Mo Tianya.
The three looked on from afar, their eyes filled with fear and shock. If they hadn't just finalized a transaction, they would have almost thought that Firefly was going to attack E City.
The three exchanged glances, then steeled themselves and approached Chief Zuo to speak, subtly probing his intentions.
Chief Zuo smiled faintly and replied directly, "I am here only to retrieve an item, nothing more. The three of you can rest assured."
Upon hearing this, the three men's expressions softened, and they secretly breathed a sigh of relief. But then they quickly became shocked again. What kind of item required such a grand escort?
Jun Moce couldn't help but ask,
"Chief Zuo, what item are you retrieving that requires such a large formation?"
Chief Zuo merely smiled calmly, offering no reply.
Jun Moce and the others naturally understood that since Chief Zuo was unwilling to disclose it, further questioning would be futile. They could only keep their doubts to themselves.
However, Mo Tianya's eyes flickered. Chief Zuo's actions were very likely related to the item Wen Wudao had requested as an additional condition!
What could it be? What could make Chief Zuo mobilize such a large escort?
Mo Tianya pondered silently, his gaze inadvertently sweeping towards the city, as if weighing some pros and cons.
Pan Yeluo, meanwhile, lowered his head in thought, his brows furrowed, seemingly plotting something.
And while Jun Moce appeared calm on the surface, a hint of caution was evident in his eyes.
At this moment, Da Bai Tu suddenly smiled charmingly and spoke to Pan Yeluo:
"Vice Chief Pan, there's something I'd like to discuss with you, if that's alright?"
Da Bai Tu's voice was gentle, yet carried a hint of undeniable authority.
Pan Yeluo's heart tightened, but he showed no emotion on his face, nodding slightly and saying,
"Miss Yun, please speak."
Yun Qianqian took a small step forward and said with a smile,
"Vice Chief Pan, do you have a subordinate named Yin Jiu?"
Pan Yeluo's expression subtly changed, and he nodded softly:
"That's right, Yin Jiu is a capable subordinate of mine. Miss Yun, do you have something to teach him by mentioning him?"
Da Bai Tu smiled lightly, her gaze turning slightly cold, revealing a hint of sharpness:
"I wouldn't dare to teach, but I do have some personal grievances I'd like to settle with him. I heard he was looking for me, and here I am. I wonder if Vice Chief Pan could do me a favor and let him come out to see me?"
Upon hearing this, Pan Yeluo's heart sank, and he thought to himself:
This is bad. Although Yun Qianqian didn't explicitly say it, she clearly wasn't here for some 'thousand-mile journey to find her husband' drama. Coupled with Yin Jiu's personality and that absurd bounty, even a fool would understand that Yun Qianqian was here for revenge. He had heard of Yun Qianqian before, not because he had met her, but because of the bounty You Huanghe had previously issued in Yin Jiu's name to find Yun Qianqian.
Pan Yeluo hadn't paid much attention to it initially, but after witnessing Firefly's strength, he knew this matter wouldn't be easily brushed aside. Jun Moce and Mo Tianya exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of schadenfreude in the other's eyes. They were also aware of that bounty. Well, now the main character was here for revenge!
This time, there would be a good show. If a conflict arose, they wouldn't mind kicking him while he was down, which would both eliminate Pan Yeluo and earn them a favor with Firefly.
Pan Yeluo's expression darkened, his gaze briefly sweeping between Yun Qianqian and Jun Moce and the others. He was indecisive. Yin Jiu was his trusted subordinate, but Firefly was an existence he couldn't afford to offend. If he wanted to protect Yin Jiu, he wasn't sure if Firefly would take their anger out on him because of it, especially since Yun Qianqian's position in Firefly was too high; she was basically the person with the most authority besides Chief Zuo.
But if he didn't protect Yin Jiu, and if Yin Jiu died at Yun Qianqian's hands, it would dishearten his subordinates and confidants, thereby shaking his prestige within the organization.
Pan Yeluo took a step forward and said in a deep voice,
"Miss Yun, Yin Jiu is an important backbone of my subordinates. I wonder if Miss Yun could tell me the origin of your grievances? So that I can judge how to handle this matter."
Yun Qianqian's lips curved slightly, and a hint of coldness appeared in her eyes:
"It's not some deep-seated hatred. It's just that at the beginning of the apocalypse, he coveted me, trapped me in a room, and almost starved me to death. And I also heard that he put a bounty on me. Well, here I am, delivered right to his doorstep. Why, is he too scared to come out and meet me?"
Her voice was light and ethereal, yet it struck Pan Yeluo's heart like a heavy hammer. Given Yun Qianqian's current status, this was essentially a mortal enmity!
Pan Yeluo's face was unpredictable, and the smiles in Jun Moce's and Mo Tianya's eyes grew wider, clearly delighted at the prospect.
Pan Yeluo took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent emotions in his heart, his gaze slightly narrowed, and slowly said,
"Miss Yun, please wait a moment. I'll have someone tie him up and bring him here right away!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he said to Black Boss behind him,
"Go, bring that idiot Yin Jiu to me. Hurry up and come back!"
Yin Jiu was very strong, and ordinary people couldn't control him, but he listened to Black Boss very well. It would be more appropriate for Black Boss to handle this matter.
Black Boss nodded slightly upon hearing this, then turned and left, his mind racing. Yin Jiu and Ye Wenwen, this couple, were now his right-hand men. Putting aside personal feelings, just considering Yin Jiu and Ye Wenwen's importance to him, he had to find a way to protect Yin Jiu.
But given the current situation, Pan Yeluo was clearly extremely wary of Yun Qianqian, so he dared not disobey Pan Yeluo's orders. He could only hope that Yin Jiu would be sensible enough to admit his mistakes, and perhaps there would still be a glimmer of hope.
As for Ye Wenwen, he could only keep it from her for now and deal with it after the matter was over.
Meanwhile, Yin Jiu was sound asleep, embracing two women, completely unaware of what he was about to face!
Before long, Black Boss and his subordinates directly kicked open Yin Jiu's door. The moment the door was kicked open, Yin Jiu abruptly woke up, and the two women in his arms shrieked and huddled together.
Yin Jiu squinted, saw that it was Black Boss himself, and immediately grumbled discontentedly,
"Boss, it's so late. What can't wait until tomorrow? And you kicked the door."
As soon as the words left his mouth, Black Boss's face darkened, and he slapped him directly:
"Xiao Jiu, you're in big trouble! Get up now, Yun Qianqian is here!"
Yin Jiu was stunned by the slap, then anger surged, and he was about to lash out, but then he heard the five words "Yun Qianqian is here." His whole body immediately trembled with excitement. The woman he had longed for day and night was actually here!
Was she here for him?
Was she here to have a sweet romance with him?
A trace of ecstasy flashed in Yin Jiu's eyes, as if he had forgotten his previous anger. He suddenly flipped out of bed, not even having time to properly put on his clothes, and eagerly asked,
"Where is she? Go, go! Hurry!"
Black Boss looked at him in this state, infuriated, and kicked him in the butt:
"Wake up! She's here to take your life! I'm telling you, Vice Chief Pan can't even protect you! If you want to live, it's up to you!"