I will burn books and slay gods.

After that, the two middle-aged men did not continue to investigate the issue, but instead let everyone get on the bus, since they had already been delayed for some time.

They needed to leave quickly. After Lao Hou got on the bus, he looked at the time and realized that only seven minutes had passed since they encountered the Throat of Hot Sand.

Old Li also noticed the time. The two exchanged a glance but remained silent, for both of them were beginning to worry.

So, Lao Hou immediately started the car and drove away.

In their hearts, they were both happy and apprehensive, because they did not know whether the one who had just defeated the Throat of the Hot Sands was an ally or an enemy.

Therefore, the two ultimately decided to drive away from there and wait until they arrived at Morning Star Hospital before telling Director Wang of Ward 36 about the situation, and then they would consider it further.

Forty minutes later.

We finally arrived at the next destination—Alexandria.

As Lao Hou drove into the city, how could Morning Star Hospital be located in the city this time?

After driving through the city center, we continued for another ten kilometers.

They arrived at Morning Star Hospital, which was built in the desert. The moment Chen Ye and his companions saw the building, they realized that it was strangely familiar.

Only some decorations adopted the local architectural style, but the overall architecture still looks like a copy.

Just then, Old Li spoke up to explain, "After you see this Morning Star Hospital in front of you, I believe you will find it very familiar, because all Morning Star Mental Hospitals in the world have the same architectural style, except for some local touches."

"Similarly, there are also city watchmen here, who usually remain hidden within the city, observing the situation."

As Lao Hou drove his SUV closer and closer to Morning Star Hospital, a huge iron gate blocked his way when the SUV arrived at the gate.

Old Hou casually opened the car window and stretched out an ID card to scan.

"Identity verification successful!"

"Welcome, Hou Hong from Zone 3!"

Upon seeing such high technology and the identity card in Hou Hong's hand, Chen Ye and the other two could hardly contain their excitement.

Hou Hong noticed this scene and immediately asked Lao Li, "Why are the three children you brought so excited over just one ID card?"

Just as Hou Hong finished speaking, he retorted, "What, you don't know? You're showing off in front of me. This isn't headquarters; we're not even on the same list yet."

Upon hearing that they needed to take a number, Wang Xiaoming looked shocked and asked, "Old Li, when will it be our turn?"

"It's still early, just wait," Old Li said nonchalantly.

Hou Hong didn't ask any further questions. Instead, seeing that the gate in front of him was open, he stepped on the gas and drove inside.

After passing through the gate, the iron gate closed again.

After Hou Hong parked the car in the parking space downstairs at Morningstar Hospital, he announced, "Alright, everyone. We've arrived at the 36th district of Morningstar, the port city of the Tower Kingdom."

Please follow me, the four of you. We need to go to the strategy room, where the others have been waiting for us for a long time.

Then, led by Hou Hong, the five of them took the elevator, which had the same layout, and arrived safely at the strategy room.

"bite--"

When the elevator doors opened, Old Li, who was standing at the front, saw the familiar figures in the strategy room.

Before Old Li could react, several familiar voices called out first.

"Long time no see, Lao Li."

"Long time no see, Lao Li."

"..."

Looking at his comrades whom he hadn't seen for a long time, Old Li felt an indescribable joy.

Chen Ye and his two companions simply walked out of the elevator slowly, without disturbing their gathering.

"I didn't expect you to come too, Gou Dan!" Old Li shouted excitedly.

When Chen Ye heard the name Gou Dan, he almost burst out laughing, but he held it back to avoid being disrespectful.

"Snapped!"

"I already told you, when you see me, don't call me Dog Egg, my name is Gong Zhan!"

Old Li chuckled and said, "But your name, if you say it too fast, really sounds like 'Dog Egg'."

Just then, another old friend stepped forward from the crowd and said, "Old Li, do you remember me?"

Attracted by the sound, Old Li turned around and seemed to freeze in shock.

"Old Chen..."

"I never expected... you'd still be alive..."

Chen Ye and his two companions initially thought it was a reunion of some close "friends," but they never expected it to be so straightforward!

"I never expected that Lao Li's friends, and Lao Li himself, would be such a bunch of clowns," Wang Xiaoming said with a laugh as he leaned closer to Lin Su and Chen Ye.

Just then, Gong Zhan, who was originally called Gou Dan, noticed Chen Ye and the other two standing to the side and walked towards them.

Chen Ye and his two companions, completely unaware of Gong Zhan, were still whispering and discussing among themselves.

"Who are the three of you?" Wang Xiaoming was suddenly asked from behind.

Wang Xiaoming shuddered, his face showing panic as he slowly turned around. The moment he saw Gong Zhan, his mouth moved faster than his heart, and he shouted out loud!

"Good sir!"

This shout startled and even drew everyone in the strategy room.

With everyone's attention focused on Wang Xiaoming, an extremely morbid feeling welled up inside him.

Even Chen Ye and the other man behind Wang Xiaoming couldn't help but show expressions of shock after hearing what Wang Xiaoming shouted.

Not only were Chen Ye and Wang Xiaoming shocked, but even Wang Xiaoming himself did not expect that he would directly shout "dog commander" and was doomed.

Terrified, Wang Xiaoming slowly turned his head, only daring to open one eye to cautiously look at Gong Zhan.

When Wang Xiaoming saw Gong Zhan's fist about to be raised, he immediately closed his eyes again, realizing he shouldn't look.

Just then, Old Li, who had been chatting with his old friend, stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Goudan, no. Gong...Zhan, look at me, I can't help but mispronounce things when I speak too fast. Besides, he's a teammate who just met you."

Gong Zhan, who had originally raised his fist, gradually lowered it after being persuaded by Lao Li, saying, "It doesn't matter, let it be."

"Also, who brought these team members?"

"Remember to tell him later that my name is Gong Zhan!"

After Gong Zhan finished speaking, he began to look around for Wang Xiaoming's superior. At this moment, Old Li slowly raised his hand.

Gong Zhan also noticed this scene and was utterly speechless, saying, "You guys... are really... terrible!"

After remaining silent, Gong Zhan turned and walked to a chair in the strategy room, where he sat down without saying a word.

At this moment, Old Li came to Wang Xiaoming and said, "Alright, open your eyes. Look at you, you're so scared."

"To be honest, you've got guts. I don't even dare to call him that, but I never expected you to actually do it today."

After hearing Lao Li's explanation, Wang Xiaoming couldn't help but scratch his head.