Chapter 759: Uneasy Visitor

"Relying on 'yunqi' to find people?" Yun Yao smiled at that moment.

"Hmm...?" Zheng Yingxiong looked at her, unsure of what she meant.

"Little brother, if your 'yunqi' isn't strong enough, you can use mine." Yun Yao laughed. "Let's set out together tomorrow morning to find the person you're looking for."

"Really...?" Zheng Yingxiong was stunned for a moment.

"Really." Yun Yao nodded. "It's just that my 'yun' hasn't arrived yet. I'll work hard on it tonight."

"Is that your 'qing'... your 'huixiang'?" Zheng Yingxiong asked again.

"Yes, my 'huixiang' has very strong 'yun'," Yun Yao said. "Before we head out tomorrow morning, we can throw some twigs to decide the direction. It's very likely we'll find the person you're after."

"Throwing twigs..." Zheng Yingxiong said, then scratched his head. "But, sister, don't you all need to find someone too? Wouldn't the direction the twigs point lead to the person you're looking for?"

"Not necessarily," Yun Yao said. "It depends on whether my 'yun' favors you or me more."

Zheng Yingxiong nodded as if he understood but wasn't entirely sure.

Ever since arriving in "Dao Cheng," Zheng Yingxiong had seen many strange "qingxiang."

Some people's abilities might seem useless at first glance, yet in their hands, they could produce all sorts of versatile effects.

He increasingly felt that humans were creatures that needed to be honed through experience.

The only way "Dao Cheng" was superior to "Yu Cheng" was that people here were truly free.

They could explore anything they wanted without anyone's control, even though their understanding of the "zhongyan zhidi" wasn't as unified as in "Yu Cheng," and they might face all kinds of deadly dangers. Still, under such relentless threats, they would gradually become stronger.

Zheng Yingxiong could sense a special scent on everyone standing on the playground today.

It wasn't quite "battle-hardened," but it was experienced enough.

More importantly, each person had the right to choose, and the air was filled with the essence of "freedom."

"Hero, little brother."

The sweet, gentle voice interrupted Zheng Yingxiong's thoughts.

"What is it, Tian Tian sister?"

"Why don't you just tell us who you're looking for?" Tian Tian said. "The outside world is still pretty dangerous, and with bodies everywhere right now, it's better if you don't go out. Stay here and rest up properly."

"It's okay, sister," Zheng Yingxiong said. "I want to go with you. I want to protect you all."

"Ah." Tian Tian helplessly pinched Zheng Yingxiong's cheek and said, "Do you remember I told you I have a little brother about your age?"

Zheng Yingxiong nodded. "I remember. I also told you I know a sister about your age."

"Then you might not understand how us sisters think. How could we let our little brother risk himself to protect us?"

"I..."

Zheng Yingxiong often momentarily mistook the sister in front of him for someone else.

But such kind people usually didn't meet good ends here, so if he wanted to convince her, he'd have to be "willful" just this once.

"Sister, please let me come along," Zheng Yingxiong said softly. "I'm begging you... just this one time... I won't do it again after this."

"Ah?" Tian Tian was a bit amused. "Why are you saying it so seriously, you silly kid? If you're not scared, you can go. What's all this about 'never again'?"

Tian Tian and Li Xiangling both smiled nearby, while Zhang Chenze just shook his head helplessly.

They all thought the way this child acted spoiled was oddly strange.

Tian Tian reached out and pulled Zheng Yingxiong to sit beside her, then said, "Tell us sisters, who is this person you're looking for?"

"It's a brother who's always been really good to me," Zheng Yingxiong replied. "He's saved my life several times and helped me when I was in the worst trouble, but then we got separated. I want to know if he's doing okay."

"Hmm?" Tian Tian blinked. "I'm a bit confused, Hero little brother. Aren't you from another city?"

Hearing this, Yun Yao, Zhang Chenze, and Li Xiangling all paused in confusion.

"Yes."

"So, are we going to another city to find your brother?"

"No, he came here, and it's possible that he... successfully stayed here."

"Hmm?" Yun Yao was startled. "Someone from another city staying here...? How is that possible?"

"Well..."

Zheng Yingxiong thought for a long time and then shook his head. "I can't say. If he really did that and succeeded, me talking about it would only put him in danger."

"Is that so?"

Although the girls didn't fully understand, seeing how insistent Zheng Yingxiong was, they decided not to ask further.

Tian Tian also suggested that Zheng Yingxiong stay overnight, and he agreed.

As night fell deeper, the voices in the rooms quieted down with the darkness.

From the window, the group saw that even after dark, people were still arriving at the gates of "Tian Tang Kou" in small groups, looking exhausted.

Even though the playground was full of bodies and there were no guards at the entrance anymore, for many, this rundown school was still the base that had once given them hope.

Whenever they were at their wit's end, they thought of coming to "Tian Tang Kou," but they never imagined that one day even "Tian Tang Kou" would be at its wit's end.

Qi Xia listened as Chen Junan and Qiao Jiajin's snores gradually filled the room, so he just sat in the chair and lightly closed his eyes.

Once the streets were clearly empty of "participants," those faint rustling sounds would surge in like a tide from all directions. It seemed this place had truly become a complete "industrial chain."

Some handled the production of "chouma," others dealt with earning "chouma," and some managed the transport of "chouma."

The many managers and participants formed a delicate balance.

The only pity was that no new members could ever join, and no one could resign.

As Qi Xia was pondering this, he heard someone tapping on the window beside him.

He opened his eyes and glanced at the dark outside, knowing that the only things moving around at night were the "ants," so he reached over to lock the window.

Though those things weren't aggressive, they weren't human or insect, and if they got inside, no one would know whether to kill them or not. They had no reason and might even have "diji"-level physical abilities, making them a hassle to deal with.

After locking the window, Qi Xia leaned back in the chair. With so much happening that day, he felt more tired than the previous many days combined.

Tap tap!

Just as Qi Xia closed his eyes, he heard the tapping on the window again.

Tap tap!

He slowly opened his eyes and saw a pale hand rhythmically tapping on the window.