Hearing Lu Xi'an say this, Luo Ping and Master Shu both snapped back to attention and started talking seriously about the important matters.

Master Shu's expression became sorrowful again, with a hint of determination amidst the sadness, as if he was ready to risk his life at any moment.

Luo Ping pointed to the electronic map on the Resonant Gene Scanner and said, "There is a valley on Qin Mountain, right here, and my secret base is in that valley.

"I always felt that valley was artificially created during the old world, and there's only one entrance, which is here—"

He touched the bottom left of the electronic map with his finger and slid two fingers across it.

This map can be zoomed in, and spreading two fingers apart enlarges it.

Of course, Luo Ping didn't understand this operation; he only learned it after watching Lu Xi'an demonstrate it just now.

Once enlarged, the elevation curves on the map become clear, and the passageway formed between the curving lines becomes evident.

Luo Ping said, "This passageway is about fifty meters long, with high sides. Most people wouldn't be able to jump down—of course, you all probably could, but it might hurt, and there's a chance of getting injured.

"Beyond the passageway, there is a gate, which originally seemed to be electric, but it's broken. The gate is embedded at the bottom and has been stuck open and cannot be closed.

"When Chang first arrived, I even tried to have him pull it up, but he couldn't budge it—mainly because there's no place to grip."

Lu Xi'an understood; it wasn't a swing door, but rather a retractable gate.

The gate is installed under the ground, likely with a push rod, but the rod is broken now, and with the gate so heavy and embedded in the ground, it's hard to grasp, so even the Type A Neo-Humans coming wouldn't help.

"Can you see below from above?"

Lu Xi'an asked.

"Yes."

Luo Ping said, "But you have to be careful, there's no obstruction to the view from above, so you can see below from above and vice versa.

"That Chang seems to be very sharp, and if you're not careful, he might discover you."

He paused for a moment and then continued, "And there's also a sewer here, quite spacious, which can be used. Those two people don't know about it yet.

"Not only them, but even Master Shu doesn't know. Previously, Master Shu sneaked out the front when those two weren't paying attention by making himself invisible."

Lu Xi'an furrowed his brows and asked, "For Master Shu, who would have made quite a commotion, how could a Type A Neo-Human have sneaked out?"

He was a bit worried that this was a plot by those two Neo-Humans, allowing Master Shu to escape intentionally as bait.

But then he figured, if it were bait, they would have reeled it in by now since Master Shu already met with Luo Ping. Why are those two still waiting?

Moreover, those two have always stayed on the mountain without coming down to follow Master Shu, making that possibility seem very unlikely.

There's definitely something he's missing here...

"I don't know either."

Master Shu looked bewildered, "Anyway, I just came out, and that guy in the building kept yelling 'ah ah ah,' and the woman, as you said, suddenly broke out in a sweat and joked about that guy, saying he loves to pretend and has issues or something like that.

"I've been pretending to farm—I didn't need to tend to those corns I planted, but I had to keep up the act.

"When they were talking, I sensed they weren't paying attention to me, so I tried to run outside a bit. And I just got out."

Lu Xi'an: "..."

Luo Ping: "..."

The two of them could roughly imagine what might have been happening on the mountain at that time.

Perhaps it was a celebration after a big victory?

But it seemed the guy was happy, while the woman was somewhat displeased. They both got caught up in their own emotions and didn't notice Master Shu.

Luo Ping said, "Anyway, at that time, Master Shu ran out from the front. Those two people will definitely be on guard. The front door is certainly hard to break through now. The best way is to go through the sewer.

"But their perception is so sharp, if we don't divert their attention, going through the sewer will definitely get us discovered.

"I was planning to go through the front to draw both of them over, then let Master Shu sneak in through the sewer.

"But that was the desperate plan before; now, with you all here, we should be able to come up with a better plan. What do you think?"

Lu Xi'an stared at the map for a long time and said, "If that's the case, you should follow the original plan. Yao Wei and I will go from above."

"From above?"

Luo Ping raised an eyebrow.

Lu Xi'an nodded and said, "Yes, from above. You've said those two are a Type A and a Type C, one plus one is far greater than two.

"We are close to the Type C Neo-Humans, and there's a high chance of being emotionally manipulated by the Type C Neo-Human. Facing them head-on, no matter how many people we have, it might not be enough.

"So, we need to take them by surprise and attack from the dark."

Luo Ping grinned, "So after all this, it's still me who has to risk my head up front, huh."

Lu Xi'an said, "Calling it 'selling a head' sounds nicer."

"Alright, so selling a head it is!"

Luo Ping patted his bulging pocket and said with a smile, "Good thing I have plenty of heads to spare!"

His carefree words left Lu Xi'an somewhat impressed.

This guy's ability as a Type B Neo-Human is to return from the edge of death using energy replenishment, so as long as he has enough food, he does not fear death.

But even though they're unafraid of death, surely they can't block out the sensation of pain, right?

Drifting between life and death time and again must be unbearable.

Yet this guy can talk about "getting killed" with such ease, it's quite extraordinary.

Lu Xi'an feels he can't achieve that; although he can endure pain, he doesn't want to experience it. If possible, he'd rather avoid it altogether.

Let alone experiencing it over and over again.

"So that's settled, we've said all there is to say, now it's time to get moving."

Luo Ping stood up, stretched lazily, as if trying to relax both body and mind with this movement.

After stretching, Luo Ping said, "Shall we go now?"

"Let's go."

Lu Xi'an took one last look at the Resonant Gene Scanner; seeing that the red dots were still in their original positions, he spoke.

Yao Wei packed the Resonant Gene Scanner into the car, closed the door properly, and followed behind Lu Xi'an. As she walked out, she couldn't help but glance back a few times.

Now that they were heading up the mountain to take action, the car couldn't be driven; it had to be left here.

Luo Ping's car was already on the mountain. Although the mountain paths could accommodate driving, to avoid detection by the people on the mountain, they couldn't drive up this time.

She hoped the mission would go smoothly and the car would remain safe and sound here.

She said silently in her heart but didn't speak it aloud to avoid disturbing others.

However, Gou was easy to carry. The mechanical dog's legs were short, and its body small, making it convenient to carry in hand without much effort.

At this moment, Lu Xi'an rarely felt grateful that Gou was a corgi model.

"Splashing sound——"

It started raining, but the weather hadn't turned cold.

This was actually good news for the four of them; the sound of rain could cover their movements to a certain extent, increasing the chances of Master Shu successfully infiltrating through the underground passage.

Luo Ping checked the chocolate and compressed biscuits in his pocket. Seeing that the packaging was waterproof and kept the food well-preserved, he felt relieved.

He first led the three of them to the underground passage exit and let Master Shu enter.

The underground passage was indeed very large, almost not just a passage but more like a service corridor.

The exit of the underground corridor was also at the foot of the mountain, in a very hidden location, with a trench obscured by mountain forest vegetation that led to a low water pool with some remaining water flowing towards the Qin Mountain river.

This should be a dedicated drainage corridor, not for sewage, purely for drainage.

Judging by the terrain in that valley on the map, if it weren't for this drainage corridor, it would be uninhabitable inside.

When they reached the corridor exit, the rainwater inside only formed thin streams, not much of a flow. Judging by the situation, even in torrential rain, it shouldn't be a big problem.

After Master Shu went in, Luo Ping said, "Follow the corridor forward, and you'll see an iron fence with a small iron door tied with wire.

"Bend the wire and go inside, then wait. When I go in through the main entrance, if there's any movement, you can hear it from below. Then you proceed further in."

Master Shu gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, I'll go now. You all get on with your tasks too. Leave this to me, I'll stake my life to bring Chai Xin out!"

Lu Xi'an and the other two could hear and see that even though the old man was trembling all over when he spoke, he was determined to go all out, truly committed.

After speaking, he resolutely turned and walked into the pitch-black corridor, quickly disappearing and blending in with the corridor.

Luo Ping took a deep breath and said, "Let's move too."

Lu Xi'an said, "You don't need to guide us up, just point out the way, and we'll go up on our own."

"Alright!"

Luo Ping's voice also revealed a slight tremor.

"What, nervous?"

Lu Xi'an asked.

"Of course, how could I not be nervous?"

Luo Ping forced a smile and said, "These two people aren't like those in Fengcheng County. The people there are clueless, they don't know how to deal with someone like me.

"But these guys are different. Once I go in, they'll probably recognize that I'm a Type B Neo-Human, and if they make a move, they won't hold back.

"If they really chop off my legs and leave me, and stop me from eating, I'll be done for.

"I've packed so much food, hoping it will come in handy... well, not hoping... I'll do my best to make this food useful.

"What's the use in hoping for anything?"

Lu Xi'an said, "Don't worry, I'll be watching, and if things get out of hand, I'll step in to save you."

Luo Ping glanced at Lu Xi'an and said, "Don't. You guys haven't had kids yet; how can I let you die here for nothing?

"It's rare to find two good people like you in this world. It's better for you to live than for all of us to die."

Lu Xi'an said, "Shut your damned mouth, how come you haven't even fought yet and believe we can't beat them?"

Luo Ping chuckled but didn't respond. From the way he looked, it seemed as if he was convinced that the combination of those Type A and Type C folks could definitely defeat their two Type As and one Type B.

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