Ling Cage: Twelve Talismans? I have everything I need.

Chapter 171 Preparing Supplies

The next morning.

Lighthouse Armory Maintenance Area.

The fully armed hunters stood in a line, the atmosphere heavy.

Rock stood at the front of the line, scanning the group about to depart.

"Mission objective: Search for Instructor Elon and his squad, and investigate anomalies in the northern area."

"Everyone check your equipment and ensure communications are working. We may be facing a threat from an unknown human force. Maintain maximum alert. Move out!"

Upon receiving the order, the hunters quickly boarded the vehicles.

Heavy off-road vehicles and armored vehicles equipped with heavy firepower drove toward the lifting platform.

Five gravity bodies followed closely behind, their metal feet slamming onto the deck with a dull thud.

The elevator slowly descended, carrying the armed force, and dropped it onto the ground below.

After the convoy reached the ground, it did not stop and continued at full speed along the predetermined route to the north where Elon's team had last disappeared.

This time, they brought enough firepower to deal with the Devouring Beast horde.

Inside the city lord's hall.

Victor stood ramrod straight before Lord Morgan.

"Rock has led the Hunters force out. A total of five gravity machines and six armed vehicles."

Morgan sat high in his chair, gazing outside.

"Still no news from Elon?"

Victor lowered his eyes: "No. All communication channels remain silent, and the location signal has not been restored."

He paused, his voice lowering: "Judging from the current situation, Instructor Elon and his squad... are probably dead."

The hall fell into a deathly silence.

Morgan closed his eyes.

Elon, his old subordinate and once the most reliable commander of the Wilderness Hunters, perished silently on the ground.

However, the hunters who went to the ground this time brought plenty of weapons and equipment.

Even if that white-haired woman were still alive, and even if Elon's disappearance was related to her, that would be enough.
Besides, so many years have passed, even if that woman isn't dead, she should be old by now, and her physical functions can't possibly be the same as they were back then.

Moreover, she couldn't use large-scale weapons of mass destruction back then at the lighthouse, otherwise she wouldn't have killed so many hunters, leaving us with no one to rely on today.

What happened to those rumors?

Upon hearing Morgan's question, Victor replied, "Those who spread it have been severely punished according to the law."

"Ah."

In Hisakawa City, the sky was just beginning to lighten.

Yang Chen's consciousness awakened before his body. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Bai Yuekui's peaceful sleeping face.

Her silvery-white hair was a little messy, and her sleeping expression revealed a touch of innocent charm.

Yang Chen's arm was being used as a pillow by her, while his other hand rested on her chest, revealing an undeniable soft curve beneath his palm.

With the slightest movement of the fingertips, the wonderful tactile sensation becomes even clearer.

It seemed that this subtle movement startled her, for Bai Yuekui's eyelashes trembled slightly.

She blinked, her gaze focusing as she met Yang Chen's eyes, which were inches away from hers.

"Awake?" Yang Chen asked, his fingers gently tightening again as he felt the warmth and softness.

Bai Yuekui looked at him, said nothing, and only gave a soft "hmm".

"The supplies coordinated by ASH are almost all ready." Yang Chen looked down and gently rubbed his forehead against hers. "It's time to get up. We have to go back to the village today."

Bai Yuekui closed her eyes and buried her face in his neck: "...I want to sleep a little longer."

He readily tightened his arms, savoring this moment of tenderness.

About fifteen minutes later, Bai Yuekui seemed to have finally gathered all her energy, and took the initiative to lift her head from his arms and sit up nimbly.

The strap of her silk nightgown slipped to one side, revealing her beautifully shaped collarbone and rounded shoulders. She didn't seem to care much and casually brushed her hair aside.

"Let's go."

After washing up, the two changed into clothes that were easy to move in.

Yang Chen suddenly remembered the little guy's babbling on his back last night and asked, "By the way, should we bring Xiao Kui along too? She was muttering in her dream yesterday that she wanted to play with Mai Duo."

Bai Yuekui was pressing down the last unruly strand of white hair in front of the mirror.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuekui pondered for a moment, looked at Yang Chen through the mirror, and nodded: "Okay. I'll go tell my parents later."

After contacting Bai Yuetian, the group arrived at the Bai family villa.

Theresa and Bai Jingyu were already awake, and Xiao Yuekui was also sitting at the table eating breakfast, looking very energetic. When she saw them come in, her eyes lit up.

Bai Yuekui briefly explained that he was going to take Xiao Kui to Dragon Bone Village for a day. Teresa gently stroked Xiao Yuekui's hair: "Go ahead, and listen to your older brother, sister, and Yang Chen."

Little Yuekui nodded vigorously, her little face full of anticipation. The group drove to a supply distribution point in the suburbs.

Inside the huge warehouse, all kinds of materials were neatly categorized and stacked.

It has everything you need: easy-to-store food and drinking water, and daily necessities.

"Wow..." Little Yuekui stared in astonishment at the mountain of supplies, her mouth agape.

"ASH's efficiency is truly remarkable." Bai Yuetian whistled as he looked at the mountain of supplies in front of him.

"This should be enough for the people at the lighthouse for a while."

"I hope the communication goes smoothly." Yang Chen smiled, glancing at the supplies to confirm that everything was correct.

He took Xiao Yuekui's hand and said to Bai Yuekui and Bai Yuetian, "Hold on tight to me."

He took Xiao Yuekui's hand and put his other hand on Bai Yuekui's shoulder.

Bai Yuetian quickly put her hand on Yang Chen's arm.

The power of the rabbit talisman flashed, and the figures of the group instantly disappeared from the warehouse.

……

In Longgu Village, the morning mist had not yet completely dissipated.

Yang Chen and his group appeared in an open space in the village.

Xiao Yuekui's eyes lit up, and she immediately let go of Yang Chen's hand, excitedly looking around as if searching for Mai Duo's figure.

Just as Yang Chen was about to go to Antarctica to arrange for the receipt and inventory of supplies, Bai Yuekui's ASH mobile device suddenly started flashing, synchronizing information from the local ASH.

“Moonlight,” ASH reported, “Yesterday, a team of hunters from the Lighthouse found the entrance to Dragonbone Village and attempted to infiltrate, but they were subdued and imprisoned by Ertong and the others.”

Yang Chen and Bai Yuekui frowned simultaneously upon hearing this.

"Is the person being held in custody?" Yang Chen asked.

Since ASH has not reported any casualties, it means that no serious conflict has occurred.

ASH's response was unexpected: "According to the records, the seven members of the team were subjected to life essence recovery by Red Heron at the Soul Storage Site in Village No. 2 at 6:32 pm yesterday."

Life source material recycling?

Yang Chen was stunned for a moment.

The rules of Dragonbone Village have always been to give a chance to those who are willing to live. Unless they are the kind of stubborn and extremely evil people who take the initiative to attack and cause casualties, they are rarely directly recycled.

Besides, the other party is from the Lighthouse; they should know each other, right...?

"What happened?" Bai Yuekui asked.

Why did the flamingo do that?

“Based on historical records and yesterday’s communications monitoring analysis,” ASH replied, “the team members, including hunters named Elon, Snowpeak, and Haji, have a long-standing grudge against Red Heron, Drake, and some villagers from Village Two from the Lighthouse era, involving a purge operation against Red Heron and his men many years ago.”

Yang Chen and Bai Yuekui exchanged a glance and immediately understood the key to the matter.

They knew part of the flamingo's past.

The details may involve red egrets and more painful past events, which they are neither able nor need to delve into.

"Understood." Yang Chen nodded, no longer seeking further clarification.

Honglu and Drake managed Village No. 2 very well and with great discretion; she must have had her reasons and bottom line for doing so.

Since it did not cause greater chaos, they respected her approach.

"Let's arrange the supplies first," Bai Yuekui said calmly, clearly sharing the same thought.

Yang Chen nodded and took the hand of Xiao Yuekui, who was still curiously looking around: "Xiao Kui, I'll go find the South Star first. You go find Maiduo to play. She should be at the training ground right now."

"Okay!" Little Moon Clan's attention was immediately diverted, and she happily replied.

Bai Yuekui looked at Yang Chen and smiled: "Then I'll leave it to you. I'll show you around."

Yang Chen arrived at the village council hall and found Nanjixing discussing something with several villagers.

"South Pole Star," Yang Chen greeted, getting straight to the point.

"The supplies coordinated from Jiuchuan have arrived, and there's a considerable amount. I've temporarily stored them in the open space to the east of the village. Organize some people to take some and place them in the village."

He paused, then added, "While you're at it, ask the villagers if they need anything else."

Upon hearing this, Nanjixing nodded: "Understood, boss. I'll make the arrangements in a moment."

"You've worked hard." Yang Chen patted Nanjixing on the shoulder.

"Then I'll go to the ecological base first and deliver the supplies directly there to save some time."

“Okay, leave this to me.” Nanjixing agreed, then asked, “By the way, boss.”

"When are you going to the lighthouse?"

Yang Chen thought for a moment: "Tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)