It was something that could make Ji Ruxue have such a sensation.

In this lifetime, besides Li Ying with whom she signed a Soul Contract, Ji Ruxue couldn't think of anyone else.

Li Ying had been silent for so long that Ji Ruxue almost forgot about him.

"This guy has been gone for so long, finally knowing to return!"

Ji Ruxue's gaze was icy, and she let out a cold hum.

After detecting the opponent's direction of advancement, Ji Ruxue became even more displeased.

The other party wasn't heading toward Qingshui Farm at all, meaning this time his return likely wasn't with the purpose of delivering intelligence to her.

"Looks like he has forgotten about me! Well, don't blame me then..."

In the next moment, Ji Ruxue directly invoked the power of the Soul Contract to pull the distant Li Ying.

Three kilometers outside Jiangnan City District, the five members of Shadow Squad were rapidly advancing in a formation that balanced attack and defense, quickly approaching Jiangnan City District.

At the moment Ji Ruxue launched her offensive.

"Ah!"

Li Ying, who was just behind the captain, suddenly let out a cry of pain, feeling his mind convulse, dizzy and as if a needle was incessantly stabbing his brain.

Li Ying swayed and nearly lost his balance.

This soul-wrenching pain, if not for the strength of his Evolver body, might have overwhelmed Li Ying, causing him to faint.

"Li Ying, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well?"

The captain walking in front noticed Li Ying's abnormality immediately, surprised, stopped, and turned to look at him.

The mission hasn't even started yet!

"Please, don't let anything unexpected happen!"

Because of the pain, Li Ying understood immediately why he was experiencing sudden headaches.

It was the girl who acted.

Instantly, a feeling of fear surged in his heart, cold sweat broke out on Li Ying's back, his body trembling slightly.

Damn it, is this a warning?

"Li Ying! Li Ying? Are you okay?"

"Li Ying, do you want to rest for a while?"

Li Ying's abnormality caught the attention of his teammates, who all came over after ensuring there was no danger around, looking at Li Ying with concern.

Regaining his senses, seeing everyone watching him, Li Ying hurriedly waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, nothing, no need to worry!"

His true identity was a spy and must not be revealed to these people.

"Captain, shall we keep moving?"

Li Ying looked at the captain.

"You're really okay?"

"I'm fine, Captain! The mission is urgent, let's get going!"

Li Ying said with a smile.

"Alright, if something doesn't feel right, remember to speak up. Let's keep moving! Everyone maintain the previous formation, aim to get into Jiangnan City District before dark, and find a place to settle!"

Seeing Li Ying looking normal and seemingly untroubled, the captain nodded at him and turned to instruct the others.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded.

Next, with a heavy heart, Li Ying followed behind the squad and continued advancing toward Jiangnan City District.

...

Qingshui Farm

"Hmph!"

Ji Ruxue let out a cold snort, considering it as punishment.

If Li Ying still doesn't come to see her tonight, she won't be soft-hearted.

When he snuck into Qingshui Farm and saw secrets he shouldn't have, he should have been killed.

However, at the time Ji Ruxue thought she could use his identity to infiltrate Jiangnan Base City to gather intelligence.

That was the only reason she mercifully gave him a chance to live.

But if Li Ying doesn't appreciate it...

A disobedient pawn is useless to keep.

Might as well send him off directly.

Thinking of this, Ji Ruxue's face turned stern, with a glint of murderous intent in her large round eyes, mismatched with her age.

Knock knock knock!

Just then, the sound of knocking was heard.

Hearing the sound, Ji Ruxue immediately snapped back to reality, realizing it was her father calling her to dinner.

"Coming, Dad!"

Ji Ruxue's face quickly lit up with a smile, emitting a sweet voice, she got off the bed, wore her little white shoes, and hurriedly walked out with her short steps.

......

Nighttime in Jiangnan City District was not quiet.

Dark streets were teeming with roaming zombies.

The zombies wandered aimlessly, walking back and forth again and again, from the darkness, there were occasional chilling roars of zombies.

Inside the old residential building on the outskirts of the city, five figures quietly hid in the corner of a room resting.

They were the already invisibly infiltrated Shadow Squad in Jiangnan City District.

"I observed when we came over, this Jiangnan City District is consistent with the information, indeed very abnormal without a single Evolved Zombie in sight!"

"Everyone, rest well tonight, early tomorrow we will go out to investigate and see if we can find any relevant clues."

The captain instructed the four beside him in a low voice.

"Captain, we haven't clarified the dangers of Jiangnan City District yet, plus the zombies outside, we must have someone on night watch to prevent unexpected situations during sleep!"

At this time, a nearby Invisible suggested solemnly.

"Naturally, someone has to keep watch!"

Hearing him, the captain nodded unsurprisingly, he already had this idea.

After all, if no one is guarding, and at night they all fall into a deep sleep, surrounded by zombies, it would be disastrous.

Although the five of them were Invisible, facing a mass of zombies, they could only wait for death.

Just as the captain was about to volunteer for night watch, Li Ying's eyes flashed and he volunteered, "Captain, I'll keep watch!"

The captain was slightly stunned, then looked at Li Ying with a bit of appreciation, nodded and said, "Alright, Li Ying, it's up to you tonight."

Over the following days, we'll take turns keeping watch, tonight it's you, tomorrow night will be the next person, this way we can ensure rest."

After confirming the night watch among them, seeing the night deepen, the five members each ate some dry food and then went to sleep.

Seeing the four asleep, Li Ying's eyes flickered, feeling uneasy.

However, it was still early, so he didn't act recklessly. Like a normal night watch, he leaned against the door alone, alert to any changes around him.

Standing there quietly, Li Ying stared at the street filled with wandering zombies, recalling earlier times meeting that little girl; her methods were ruthless and she was surely not one to show mercy.

The agony in his head during the day, both a warning and a reminder, if he didn't meet her tonight, he reckoned his life would be over.

Time passed slowly, reaching deep into the night, and after confirming the four were asleep, Li Ying slowed his steps and quietly slipped out.

Then, he activated his Shadow status to avoid the roaming zombies in the street, heading toward Qingshui Farm.

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