Embers Ad Infinitum

Sikaluo Temple.

Several members of the "Old Tune Team" who had had dinner were sitting or lying down, waiting for the time to telegraph to the company.

Shang Jianyao leaned back against the head of the bed, raised his hands to pinch his temples, and slowly closed his eyes.

…………

In the "Sea of ​​Origin", on the island with the golden elevator.

Shang Jianyao looked at himself in the gray camouflage uniform, divided it into nine parts, and surrounded him in the middle.

One of them, Shang Jianyao, raised his head, looked at the crack in the air where the sunlight was rolling, and said excitedly:

“Would you like to say hello to the guy opposite and invite him to invade?

“I’ve thought about it, and the biggest thing we have in common is that we both value ourselves and this body and want to dominate it.

"Since the differences in other aspects are too great to be reconciled, then create a scenario where lives are threatened and can be lost at any time. Only in this way can everyone give up their prejudices, share the same hatred, form a strategic alliance, and complete initial accommodation."

"Are you crazy?" The person who refuted this Shang Jianyao was not the Shang Jianyao sitting cross-legged in front of the golden elevator blocking the exit, but one of the nine differentiated Shang Jianyao.

Obviously, he does not agree with this radical and risky strategy:

"The person opposite is an awakened person at the level of the 'soul corridor'. He may be the kind who explores the depths. Once he comes, we will have a narrow escape from death. No, ninety-nine deaths from death. This is not an adventure, this is suicide!"

Another businessman Jian Yao nodded in agreement:

"Moreover, not everyone will choose to cooperate in dangerous situations. Some people are cautious and will seize every opportunity to exclude dissidents.

"They always take a chance and think that the resulting problems can be tolerated, but it turns out to be exactly the opposite."

When he said these words, he was looking at the "villain" Shang Jianyao.

The nine businessmen argued endlessly and failed to reach an agreement, so they had to give up the radical method temporarily.

So, they returned to the state of staring at each other with the "villain" Shang Jianyao.

…………

After Shang Jianyao returned from the "Sea of ​​Origins", he waited for a while before "Pangu Biology" sent a telegram to the "Old Tune Team".

The telegram didn't contain much, just two sentences.

The first sentence is:

"'Hom' is considering the Hom Reproductive Medical Center in the ruins of Wasteland 13."

"The company seems to have information about the five holy places. At least it knows about the Holm Reproductive Medical Center." Jiang Baimian sighed in a rather strange tone.

Although this cannot directly infer that the "Pangu creatures" are aware of the anomalies in the ruins of the steel plant, it still makes several members of the "Old Tune Team" emotionally complex.

"Maybe the company does not have information about the Five Holy Lands." Bai Chen pondered and expressed his thoughts, "There may be other anomalies in the Holm Reproductive Medical Center, and it has a good reputation in other aspects."

Jiang Baimian nodded gently and said:

“This possibility cannot be ruled out.

"Before the old world was destroyed, the Holm Reproductive Medical Center might also be doing research on genetic screening, improvement, and treatment. The company's corresponding technology can advance by leaps and bounds, and they may have contributed to it."

So "Pangaea" knew this place.

Jiang Baimian then read out the second sentence of the telegram:

“If you have the opportunity, consider going to Home Reproductive Medical Center for an exploration and pay attention to the electrical appliances that can still be used along the way.”

"Ah..." Long Yuehong was a little scared.

This is not what the company said before. Faced with the secret laboratory in the ruins of Wasteland No. 13, "Pangu Biology" did not order the "old tune team" to explore it.

"Sure enough, the company is still more interested in reproductive medicine." Shang Jianyao's thinking went astray.

Jiang Baimian smiled:

"Perhaps the company considers the two places to be completely different in terms of risk:

"Faced with that secret laboratory, if ten more 'old investigation teams' come in, they will definitely be wiped out and nothing will be gained. As for Home Reproductive Medical Center, if we are more cautious, there is still hope to complete the investigation."

At least it is a regular occurrence for Crystal Consciousness monks to go to the Holm Reproductive Medical Center to perform rituals.

This means that if nothing is triggered, there won't be much danger.

Moreover, the path traveled by the monks of the "Crystal Consciousness Sect" must have been relatively safe, and there were not many electrical appliances that could still be used.

"Maybe." Long Yuehong undoubtedly agreed with the team leader's speculation.

He asked tentatively:

"Want to go?"

"It depends on the situation." Jiang Baimian pointed to the door, "We are still locked up, can we decide where we go?"

"Well, that's right. Anyway, the Home Reproductive Medical Center is there. You won't run away on your own. It should be the same whenever you go." Long Yuehong really wanted to say that she should wait until Shang Jianyao enters the "Soul Corridor" before going.

Hearing Long Yuehong's words, Shang Jianyao showed a horrified expression:

"It's over, the clue has to grow its own legs and run away."

Wouldn't that be a good thing? Clues often equal danger! Long Yuehong muttered a few words in her heart.

At this time, broadcasts from many streets outside rang at the same time:

"Urgent notice, urgent notice:

"Citizens are invited to attend the important rally at Hope Square at 9 a.m. tomorrow."

Hope Square is located in the Red Giant Wolf District. It was transformed from a square in the old world when the "Primary City" was established, and was named "Hope".

There stand the stone statues of founders such as Aure, de Lacey and Cass. They are the symbol of the civil system of the "original city" and are often called together with the nearby Senate.

This broadcast was repeated six times, making Long Yuehong and others look at each other in shock.

"Something must have happened." As a half-witness of the original city, Bai Chen came to the window and said with a slightly solemn expression, "Under normal circumstances, citizens would not be summoned so urgently to hold a rally."

Jiang Baimian said thoughtfully:

"The balance of the situation in the original city has been broken, and there has been a certain tilt?"

This is both what the Old Tune Group looks forward to and what they fear.

If turmoil breaks out in the First City, although it will indeed give them a chance to fish in troubled waters, in that environment, even the awakened ones at the "soul corridor" level may not be able to guarantee that they will be fine.

In times of war, everyone is in danger.

Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong walked to Bai Chen's side and turned their attention to the street outside.

Under the night, the lights were unevenly distributed, and there were no obvious signs of disturbance.

Nearly a quarter of an hour passed, and everything was still normal.

"The meeting is tomorrow morning, which means it's not that urgent." Jiang Baimian stood behind the team members and analyzed calmly.

At this time, Bai Chen, who was looking down, suddenly said:

"Master Zenaga."

"Ah?" Jiang Baimian leaned over.

Then, she saw Chan Naga, a monk who was so thin that he was almost out of shape, leaning on a dark motorcycle and riding it toward the southwest.

"Master Zen Naga is out at this time, and the direction seems to be some important places in the Golden Apple District or the Red Giant Wolf District, which shows that there is indeed a turbulent undercurrent..." Jiang Baimian nodded slightly.

Shang Jianyao immediately asked:

"Is this our chance to escape?"

He looked excited.

Now that Chan Naga has temporarily left Sikaluo Temple, the "Old Tune Team" captured by him seems to be able to think about how to escape!

After looking at Bai Chen who was looking forward to it and Long Yuehong who was looking forward to and fearful at the same time, Jiang Baimian said "hmm":

“This is not necessarily a good time.

"The situation in the First City is now turbulent, and the 'Crystal Consciousness Cult' has obviously been notified, and will definitely increase their vigilance and alertness.

"This is their headquarters. I don't know how many awakened people there are at the 'Soul Corridor' level. With the outside loose and the inside tight, our chances of escaping are very low, and we might even offend one of them."

In fact, after knowing that Xikaluo Temple was the headquarters of the "Crystal Consciousness Cult", Jiang Baimian had no confidence in escaping and believed that staying there for ten days was the best and safest choice.

In the past few days, she has been indulgent and even cooperated with Shang Jianyao and others to find opportunities to escape. On the one hand, she left a way out to prevent accidents, and on the other hand, she trained the team members' "sense of smell" and judgment in similar environments.

As for why the strange experiences of the past few days are not told to Zen Naga and other "enlightened ones", it is because the "Old Tune Group" knows too much, and it is easy for "other minds" to have no secrets. When the time comes, Zen Naga Maybe if you just ask them to stay for a long time, the others may be silenced.

Bai Chen thought about it carefully and agreed with the team leader's statement:

"Well, the real opportunity should be tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

By then, chaos might break out in the First City, and Zenaga would lose the legitimate reason to imprison the "old tune group".

Shang Jianyao looked away with regret, walked back to the bed and sat down.

Almost a quarter of an hour later, they heard footsteps approaching from far away.

Dong-dong-dong, the knock on the door echoed in the room.

The visitor was Dan Luo, a young monk who had previously been responsible for delivering food and picking up tableware.

Danluo clasped his hands together and pronounced the Buddha's name:

"Several donors, please follow me to the square behind for a while.

"This is a joint decision of the 'Enlightened Ones'. Don't worry, most of the monks in the temple will also go to the square to wait."

"What happened?" Long Yuehong blurted out.

Is the turmoil about to begin?

Dan Luo shook his head:

"I don't know exactly, but there are times like this every year, several times."

At this point, he lowered his voice:

"It is rumored that the power of the demon sealed on the seventh floor periodically returns to its peak, which will affect all the monks in the building. The 'Enlightened Ones' must cooperate with the 'Buddha's Body' to suppress them. They cannot distract us and can only let Let’s take shelter in the square.”

"That's it..." Jiang Baimian nodded.

This statement made her dare not insist on staying in Xikaluo Temple.

She glanced at Shang Jianyao, Bai Chen and Long Yuehong respectively, telling them to pay attention to their surroundings and not to be taken to the seventh floor.

Then, Long Yuehong untied "Garibaldi" Giuseppe, helped him up, and followed the young monk Danluo all the way down to the square where the incineration tower stood.

At this moment, the night was already dark, and the few street lamps in the square could not illuminate all places.

Jiang Baimian and others walked to the central area of ​​the square, turned around, and looked at Xikaluo Temple.

In this seven-story building, the lights in many rooms are still on, and they are all a bit yellowish.

Suddenly, the lights shook simultaneously.