In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 259 Black Bird Army

"Oh! Welcome, welcome!"

Dai Yang warmly shook the two people's hands.

A plain-looking, slender man with dark circles under his eyes, who at first glance looked like an ordinary jerk.

A burly man, as tall as an iron tower, stood in the conference room, his head almost hitting the ceiling, as if he could fill the entire room by himself.

“Director Dai, my name is Ying Tu, and his name is Han Shanhu,”

The unremarkable-looking man said, "We brothers are here on the orders of the captain to follow the director's orders. If Director Dai needs us to do anything, just let us know."

"Good good!"

Dai Yang smiled broadly: "You two have arrived just in time. Um... although we are short on time and have an urgent mission, you two have come from afar, so why don't you take a rest first?"

"..."

The unassuming Shadow Slayer's face twitched slightly: "No need. Since there's a mission, please give your instructions, Director Dai."

“We brothers came here this time to join the Environmental Protection Bureau. Team Leader Jin said that we will be assigned to her sixth team.”

"Good good!"

Dai Yang said with a smile, "In that case, please, both of you..."

He briefly reiterated what he had just discussed at the meeting: "These monsters are really difficult to deal with. I wonder if you two are confident in your abilities?"

Ying Tu said, "Don't worry, Director Dai. As long as it doesn't exceed level 30, we are still quite confident."

"What's more, Team Jin sent more than just the two of us brothers; there were three others, all titled experts. However, they had other matters to attend to and couldn't arrive so quickly, so we brothers came ahead of them."

"Great, great, great!" Dai Yang was overjoyed, his mouth stretching to his ears.

He knew that Jin Su had an extraordinary background, but he never expected her to make such a grand gesture!
The two sixth-level experts among his casually sent old subordinates had already surprised him.

There are actually three titled individuals?!

Old Dai is indeed blessed with great fortune; such a huge gift as gold and silver actually fell into his lap!

Everyone else stared wide-eyed at these words.

When did it become possible for titled powerhouses to so casually give away bundles of items?
"Alright! I'll have someone send them over right away!"

Dai Yang hurriedly summoned his men, ready to send them off.

Xie Lingxin couldn't hold back any longer and tugged at him: "Director, what about me?"

"You? You don't need to go! Kid, stay put and don't get involved!"

Dai Yang kept a straight face, giving the impression that he shouldn't cause any trouble.

But secretly, he was overjoyed.

Are you kidding me?
Since there are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of, why should I risk my precious possessions by going out and risk them?

What should I do if I bump or bruise myself?
"..."

Isn't this a case of only seeing the new faces and not the old ones?

Xie Lingxin cursed him under her breath!

When the two are talking.

The two "oxen and horses" that had already walked out were turning back to look at him.

Shadow Slayer whispered:
"That kid is Xie Lingxin? He doesn't seem that great, except he's young and good-looking..."

"The general seems to be grooming this kid to succeed him and lead our Black Bird Army, but I look at him from all angles and can't see any merit in him. How can the general think so highly of him?"

"I heard he's only at the middle level of talent. Are you kidding me? Anyone you pick out from the Xuan Niao Army is stronger than him."

"He wants to lead us and become the commander of the Black Bird Army? I'll see if he's qualified today."

The burly man frowned: "You suspect the general?"

Ying Tu's eyes widened: "You thick-browed, big-eyed devil! Don't frame me! The general was originally planning to train this kid, and I'm just willing to be the general's whetstone and share the burden!"

"What do you know, you muscle-bound, simple-minded guy?"

The big man curled his lip.

"Say whatever you want, but don't go too far. If you hurt him, I will report the truth to the general!"

"Hey you!"

Shadow Slayer gritted his teeth: "Fine, fine, I'll take it easy, okay?"

He then walked back and said, "Director Dai, it's normal for young people to want to improve. Don't worry, Director Dai, let him learn a thing or two. As long as we brothers are alive, we won't let him lose a single hair!"

Dai Yang wanted to refuse, but Xie Lingxin had already walked out: "Don't worry, Director, I'll be fine."

"Good lad! You've got guts!"

Ying Tu chuckled, then grabbed Xie Lingxin's shoulder and half-hugged him, leading him out.

Seeing this, Dai Yang had no choice but to give Jiang Daqiu a wink: "You stay with him and don't let him do anything reckless!"

Jiang Daqiu nodded and chased after him.

……

Upon arriving in the West District, we found that the military had already set up a cordon.

They were only allowed in after showing their environmental protection bureau credentials.

We walked another two kilometers before reaching the contaminated area.

"Such a strong ghostly aura..."

Shadow Slayer walked through the ruins, frowning.

Xie Lingxin naturally also sensed the strong ghostly aura permeating the air.

In fact, you don't even need to feel it; a gray mist, visible to the naked eye, permeates every corner of these ruins.

He has encountered many ghosts and monsters in the Great Zhou Domain over the years.

After a person dies, it is rare for them to be without resentment; the only difference is the degree of resentment.

Even if one dies peacefully in old age, one may still carry a trace of regret, which can also breed resentment.

This unique aura, intertwined with death and resentment, is said to be the most common aura in the underworld, and also the aura of ghosts, hence it is called ghost aura.

"It's almost comparable to the Netherworld Death Domain..." The Netherworld Death Domain?

Xie Lingxin was curious about what this word meant when she heard it.

But seeing that Ying Tu had no intention of explaining, he didn't press further.

After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Brothers, may I ask where my sister went?"

The two exchanged a glance, then simultaneously turned their heads and gave him a strange look.

sister?
You really dare to yell at me!
Ying Tu almost laughed out of anger: "The captain has important business to attend to and can't come back. Don't worry, this is a small matter, the captain doesn't need to personally handle it."

Xie Lingxin was a little unhappy because she didn't get an answer.

He has contacted Jin Su in the past two days, but has not received a reply.

I don't know what urgent matter it was that gave her no time to reply.

"Who is coming?"

At this moment, the dark fog in the distance dissipated, revealing a figure standing with his hands behind his back on the roof of a relatively intact building.

Xie Lingxin recognized the man: "Master Sima?"

"Huh? Brother Xie?"

Master Sima floated up lightly and flew directly towards him.

Xie Lingxin was startled.

He can actually fly?
Upon closer inspection, it became clear that he was simply standing on two palm-sized objects, which were lifting him into the air.

Ah~!

This stuff is good!
Xie Lingxin's eyes lit up.

Sima slowly floated down. Seeing the burning gaze fixed on his feet, his heart skipped a beat. He quickly jumped down, reached out, and the two objects he was standing on fell into his hand. With a flick of his wrist, they disappeared.

It's a legendary treasure!

Seeing his gaze growing increasingly ardent, Sima quickly said, "Brother Xie, what brings you here?"

Xie Lingxin muttered to herself: Stingy, doesn't understand social etiquette!
Knowing that the other party treasures this thing, I probably won't be able to make a move.

"I'm from the Environmental Protection Bureau, isn't it normal for me to be here? But what's Master Sima doing here?"

Sima said, "I was entrusted by Director Dai to guard this place... Brother Xie, are you going to deal with that third-tier monster?"

"Those three should be careful. Since being injured last time, this thing's strength has increased dramatically again, and it's probably very close to level 30."

With his keen eyesight, he could tell that Ying Tu and Han Shanhu beside him were both sixth-level experts, and not just ordinary sixth-level experts.

With Xie Lingxin, a sixth-level spiritual master, dealing with a third-tier monster shouldn't have been a problem.

But anything can happen unexpectedly.

Xie Lingxin was a little puzzled. Since Sima was here, why was that monster still being kept alive?

"Master Sima, with your strength, why don't you just take action?"

Sima's expression darkened slightly: "Because I cannot make a move."

The Shadow Slayer beside him realized something and frowned slightly: "Could there be other monsters above level 30 here?"

Sima glanced at him unexpectedly.

Although Ying Tu and his companion were both sixth-level experts, he didn't take them seriously.

As a titled leader or gym leader, he certainly doesn't lack arrogance.

The reason Xie Lingxin was able to gain his special attention was not because of his strength, but because of his talent and potential, as well as his identity as the "King Jing of the Great Zhou".

In retrospect, he was a bit of a misjudgment.

"These two are..."

Ying Tu interrupted, “Shadow Tu and Han Shanhu, sanitation workers from the Sixth Team of the Environmental Protection Bureau, greet the Master of the Dao Discussion Hall.”

Sixth team...is that under whose command?

Sima was startled.

How could he not know about the intelligence network of the dojo that sent him here?

Having guessed this, he didn't ask any further questions and nodded, saying, "It's not just one; there are at least three more monsters above level 30."

"If I make a move, it will surely alert them."

Xie Lingxin explained, "There are five other titled experts here with me, guarding this area to prevent the three-headed monster from escaping."

"So I'm afraid I can't help you, brother. If you really want to go in, you'd better be careful."

Shadow Slayer's eyes flickered slightly.

This Sima, the dignified head of the Daoist Academy, although it was only a small local academy, still held a transcendent position.

Why are you being so polite to this kid?

He was becoming increasingly curious about what it was about this kid that was so appealing.

Leaving aside the general, it's clear that everyone he met after arriving here—Dai Yang, Sima—treated him differently.

Xie Lingxin understood Sima's unspoken meaning; though he didn't say it explicitly, he was trying to dissuade him.

"Does Master Sima know where that injured monster is?"

Sima sighed inwardly, knowing that Xie Lingxin had made up her mind.

He pointed in a direction: "It should be in that direction. There used to be a shopping mall there. These things never want to eat. That place has a lot of food and fresh meat."

"Roar……!"

As they were talking, a low, muffled roar was heard.

Sima said, "Alright, no need to look for it anymore, it's out."

"Kid, you wait here! Don't wander off!"

At this moment, Ying Tu and Han Shanhu had already leaped into the air and headed towards the direction of the muffled roar.

Hey girl, am I being ignored?

(End of this chapter)