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Chapter 330 The Shop Manager's Face

"..." Sun Suigong was silent for a moment before letting out a long sigh. "A year ago, I would have found it hard to imagine that I would be persuaded by a young man decades younger than me and be willing to entrust the safety of the Northern Heaven Academy to him. I guess I am indeed getting old... The courage and methods of your younger generation are truly astonishing."

Chen Xuan felt much more at ease; the other party's words were tantamount to acknowledging his proposal.

“However… young friend Chen, are you sure we can still leave? The other side can even control the network, and they've probably blocked the roads down the mountain as well. There's only one rescue helicopter in the hospital, which can only carry four people out at a time, while there are at least two hundred doctors, experts, and family members still inside.” The dean paused, “…they are the most valuable assets that have made Beitian Hospital what it is.”

“I have my own way of taking them away,” Chen Xuan said without hesitation. “Please, Dean, grant me a large courtyard.”

"You want... the land of Beitianyuan?"

“We don’t want land, we want a house. And this house cannot be a verbal gift, but must be confirmed in the form of a contract.” He emphasized, “This is a necessary prerequisite for a secret evacuation.”

……

Fifteen minutes later, Chen Xuan led the dean and You Chi to the door of a storeroom in a side courtyard.

Although the courtyard is not large, it is fully equipped, with artificial landscaping such as pavilions, corridors, rockeries, streams, and flower beds, as well as three VIP convalescent wards and a temperature-controlled medicine storeroom. However, from the outside, it looks more like a traditional Chinese house than a hospital facility.

“Now we’re the guests,” Sun Suigong said, half-jokingly and half-seriously. “Young friend, your medical skills are superb, and you’re also a master at business. You’ve managed to carve out a piece of our thousand-year-old business so easily.”

"It is precisely because it is so valuable that I can only ask for it as a gift."

"Why?" You Chi asked, puzzled.

"Because I can't afford it," Chen Xuan answered truthfully.

As he spoke, he pushed open the wooden door that should have led to the medicine storage room.

Sunlight streamed in from inside the door, illuminating the stone floor beneath our feet.

The two of them stared in disbelief, so shocked they could hardly believe their eyes.

It wasn't the effect of a high-powered light bulb, but rather that the other side of the door led to a boundless grassland, with the light coming from the blue sky and the sun above the grassland!
No matter how dark the night was, it could only retreat helplessly under the sunlight, giving up the territory near the gate.

"This...this is..." Yuheng Xingyouchi stammered, for he, who considered himself knowledgeable, had never seen such a sight before.

A gentle breeze drifted through the door, carrying with it the fragrance of fresh grass.

This is not an illusion, but a real "portal"!
"Is that... Australia?" It took him a long time to finally ask a complete question.

"I won't hide it from you two. Once you pass through this door, you'll enter another world. There will be absolutely no way the traps will threaten you," Chen Xuan explained simply. "This is one of my abilities. You can think of it as an intrusion point without any contamination effects."

The concept of "intrusion point" was popularized by the Dimensional Authority. Although using it as a metaphor is not accurate, it is easy to understand.

"You actually have such abilities?" You Chi exclaimed in amazement. "Can I interpret this as it also being an entrance to the dinosaur world? Like a botanical garden?"

“No, they are not the same world,” Dean Sun shook his head. “They are like the grotto-heavens in ancient legends, completely unconnected, and even their eras and terrains are vastly different. Only a few people with special abilities can open passages to enter and exit them. The organization calls these people wanderers… Am I right?”

He looked at Chen Xuan when he said the last sentence, and the meaning was self-evident.

Yuchi suddenly realized, "So that's how it is... No wonder you consider the Limitless Organization your enemy."

Chen Xuan wasn't a true wanderer, but he was too lazy to explain at this point. "Dean Sun's knowledge is indeed extensive."

“Compared to you, young friend, my knowledge is utterly insignificant.” The other person’s tone suddenly became much more friendly. “Perhaps this is fate…” “Fate?” Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow.

"Hehe... It's nothing." Sun Suigong looked him up and down and smiled with satisfaction. "Young friend, you have such profound abilities and have helped the Northern Heaven Academy a lot. What do I have to worry about? You Chi, please go and inform all the staff of the academy to assemble here within thirty minutes. We need to set up a simple field medical camp on the other side of the gate."

Before Chen Xuan could speak, the dean stopped him, saying, "This is the responsibility of the Northern Heaven Academy, so there's no need for you to stop us. If our academy really becomes a battlefield, I believe our field hospitals in the rear will definitely come in handy."

……

Over the next hour, a silent but enormous change unfolded within the Beitian Academy.

From the outside, the building, nestled among the mountains and streams, appears normal as always. Except for a few floors of the inpatient building where faint lights are still shining, the rest of the building has long since blended into the darkness, so quiet that only the occasional chirping of insects can be heard.

But the mass evacuation had already begun.

Those who were awakened—whether doctors, scholars, or family members—grasped the meaning of evacuation in a very short time. They didn't rush to pack their luggage, or even take their phones. They simply dressed and followed the assigned security guards downstairs to assemble, then moved towards the side courtyard where the branch was located by the moonlight.

The process was even faster and quieter than Chen Xuan had imagined... it was just like an army marching at night.

“They are no ordinary people.” Dean Sun seemed to notice his surprise and took the initiative to speak. “The Beitian Academy’s mission has always been to pursue the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature. Modern medicine is only one aspect of it. Every year, we organize various outdoor hiking activities to collect herbs and survive in the deep mountains and forests… Such mobilization orders in emergency situations are nothing compared to the cultivation they have undergone.”

“Mr. Chen, Miss Elori’s life support device has been moved to Spicy Village.” You Chi also came over at this time. “We have laid five sets of solar panels there, which will be enough to keep the equipment running for a week.”

"So," Chen Xuan smiled, "I told you it wouldn't be a problem to have them move this, right?"

Yu Chi replied admiringly, "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I really wouldn't believe that someone could lift a two- or three-ton device with their bare hands."

His sentiments were heartfelt.

If it were just one or two people with such power, that would be one thing. But what he saw was a group of people with such superhuman strength. They could carry heavy objects that normally required vehicles and equipment to unload on their own. If they were to come to this world to participate in the Olympics, they would definitely sweep all world records.

The fact that these powerful figures treated Chen Xuan with utmost respect demonstrates the extent of his influence.

Having them protect the Northern Heaven Academy is indeed more useful than having a group of disciples stay here.

By 5:00 AM, the personnel change was basically complete.

The entire hunting team donned white coats, disguising themselves as medical personnel, and took up positions in various courtyards. This wasn't their first time conquering the "Immortal Realm," and the classical architectural style of the Northern Heavenly Academy made this operation even more familiar and efficient. This unit was proficient in using the Heart-Cleansing Mantra and Spirit Sword Techniques, carrying various rifles, heavy machine guns, and rocket launchers, and communicating with each other via walkie-talkies; their combat effectiveness was significantly enhanced compared to before.

Liu Shuyue and Xu Xuanling set up formations at several key intersections to delay any potential enemy attacks. Once the hunting team discovered a troublesome ability user, they would temporarily retreat, leaving the enemy to their own immortal masters to deal with.

"Your Excellency, it's been a long time. On behalf of all the chiefs of the Witches' Gathering, I extend my greetings to you." Malena also came to Chen Xuan with a group of helpers. As she lifted her skirt to bow, the group of black-robed women behind her also bowed.

“I thought only you would come,” Chen Xuan said in surprise.

Perhaps because Xu Xuanling became a tenant, not much time had passed since their last separation, and Malena hadn't changed much since their last meeting.

“Not at all.” She smiled lightly. “If Your Excellency needs our assistance, the Witches’ Gathering will certainly do everything in its power. Don’t let their youth fool you; these girls are a new generation that has grown up in the war against demons, and they are the best among the battle witches. If you feel that’s not enough, I can send even more people over.”

"That's enough, that's enough. You still need to guard against the great demon that has escaped into the sea, right?" Chen Xuan quickly waved his hand and said, "Having so many witches to help us is enough."

“It’s a pity we can’t get in touch with Ji Yun and Ji Lian.” Xu Xuanling leaned closer. “If they weren’t in seclusion, they would definitely come to help Master.”

(End of this chapter)