Armor-Piercing Munition: Face Me, Carbon-Based Monster!-Chapter 293 - 128: Signs of the Beast Tide (Part 2)

"If we can achieve both objectives simultaneously, then this mission will be considered a success."

"Taking down two monsters in advance will significantly reduce the threat of the Beast Tide."

"Makes sense... but the issue is, if you lead the team out, what about Base 011?"

"That’s why I came to see you."

Shen Yue exhaled a long breath and then asked:

"Can you set aside the matters of Jinling City?"

"I just need three days. I’ll be back within three days."

"...Don’t ask me anymore."

He Shuo sighed as well and asked back:

"What does the Captain mean?"

"Of course, he wants me to ask you... mainly because the value of the intelligence work in Jinling City is difficult to quantify and evaluate. Only you can make the judgment."

"If you agree, I’ll lead the team out."

"If you disagree... I’ll continue to wait until the Captain returns."

As the words fell, He Shuo couldn’t help but rest his hand on his forehead.

We’re still too short-handed indeed.

So much so that it’s becoming a desperate situation.

The construction of the intelligence network has reached its most critical point, and Zhang Tao’s movements over there must be monitored at all times.

Not to mention three days, even three hours could lead to missing a substantial amount of critical information.

Letting him step away temporarily, this decision is genuinely hard to make.

But if we don’t go...

The matters on Shen Yue’s side are indeed quite urgent as well.

He needs to explore southwards to determine the trend of the Beast Tide, retrieve weapons, and cooperate with the Captain’s actions...

After a long silence, He Shuo looked up.

But he did not look at Shen Yue; instead, he turned towards Zeng Yi.

He opened his mouth and asked:

"Zeng Yi, can you manage this situation for a few days?"

Zeng Yi was taken aback at first.

Then, he resolutely said:

"I can!"

"Stay in touch, I can handle it!"

....

On the other side, in Plain Town.

Chen Jian sat behind a long table in the inn room, finishing reading the report sent by Shen Yue. novelbuddy-cσ๓

Most of it was positive, providing him reassurance from the support behind them.

However, upon seeing the plan drafted by Shen Yue and He Shuo, he couldn’t help but sigh.

Damn, there are too few people, and in the current environment, there is so much that needs personal attention.

Even with Fu Xi, they cannot completely break free.

It’s hard to imagine that without Fu Xi, reconstructing an industrial civilization would be so difficult.

Turning off the PDA screen, Chen Jian rubbed his nose hard.

Then he asked Lei Jie beside him:

"How’s the progress on the Mechanical God Sect’s side? How long until they can reach Huadu?"

"According to Zhang Tao, they’ll arrive in at most four hours."

"However, after they arrive, they’ll need to spend time clearing the armed civilians and resistance members in the city, which will probably take at least 12 hours to complete."

"12 hours... that would be around 6 o’clock tomorrow."

"Just right, by that time, the inspection and maintenance should also be completed, and we can head over immediately."

"That’s not bad, the timing is just right."

Chen Jian somewhat relaxed, Lei Jie wiped his oily hands on the tablecloth and responded:

"It’s indeed just right, but the plan is really tight."

"Whether it’s our team, or Shen Yue and He Shuo, the pressure is quite significant."

"And it can be foreseen that if we manage to enter the Imperial City, enter 001, not only will our problems not be quickly resolved, but they might become more complicated."

"Honestly, we have to find a way to solve this issue."

"If there is really a way to use the Brain Machine for mind control... I would consider using it."

"After all, the limitations of ant robots are too large, they can do anything, but ultimately cannot replace real people..."

"You better put that idea away."

Chen Jian knew Lei Jie was just venting, but he still had to issue a warning.

The latter didn’t mind, gave a light "hmm," and then said:

"According to Shen Yue’s intelligence, there are already preliminary signs of the Beast Tide happening."

"I think that time is short for us."

"We need to make preparations quickly—it’s time to utilize the power of the Holy Blood Temple."

"I’m thinking the same..."

Just as Chen Jian’s words fell, there was a sudden knock on the door from outside.

He glanced at his smart spectacles, confirmed there was no threat, and said "come in." Immediately after, Ji Xing entered with an unfamiliar man.

"Leader, the representative from the Holy Blood Temple has arrived."

Saying this, Ji Xing stepped aside, while the man took a step forward and slightly bowed:

"Hello, Leader."

"I’m Lin Yu, a monitor from the Holy Blood Temple, from the Imperial City."

"I’m currently leading a team in the Wuyang area, tracking a level three monster, and received orders from the Holy Father to come here to provide support."

"---Or rather, to offer a little assistance."

The man named Lin Yu carried a politeness that noticeably differed from other Holy Bloods, yet his stance was neither humble nor arrogant.

Chen Jian regarded him momentarily and nodded slightly:

"We appreciate your assistance."

"What are your orders? To assist us in taking Huadu City?"

"Not just that, the Holy Father’s orders are for me to follow your command and help you with everything we have."

"So, I believe, whatever you need us to do, we can do it for you."

Very clearly, this was quite a "high-standard" order.

Completely follow my command?

If I were to make you attack the Holy Blood Temple, would you also comply?

Chen Jian couldn’t help but find it amusing.

The management of the Holy Blood Temple has indeed become quite loose, to the point where even command authority can be easily transferred, no wonder they’ve become so divided now.

---So, does this align with what Lin Jing mentioned about conflicting ideologies?

Chen Jian redirected his gaze to Lin Yu, withdrawing his slightly haphazard thoughts.

Then he asked:

"Do you know Lin Jing? You both share the surname Lin, what’s your relationship?"

"No relation, it’s just a coincidence."

Lin Yu calmly replied:

"We know what happened in Huadu, or actually, we’ve known Lin Jing was in Huadu for a long time."

"However, we never had enough power to deal with her---she’s always one step ahead of us."

"Hence, for clearing this hidden danger for us, we ought to serve you in return."

"If there’s anything you need us to do, you can tell us immediately."

"There is."

Chen Jian finally sat upright and then said:

"I need you to lead your squad out of Quan City and head south."

"Expand your operational range as much as possible, visit different human settlements."

"You need to gather information on monster activities for us, and also persuade those scattered settlements to relocate and gather in major cities."

"The Beast Tide is impending, and everyone must unite together."

"This is a long-term assignment, it might delay you considerably."

"Can you do it?"

"No problem."

Lin Yu bowed again and then said:

"We will start immediately and keep in touch with you."

"Then go."

Chen Jian waved his hand, and Lin Yu exited the room respectfully.

After his departure, Lei Jie couldn’t help but comment:

"This guy... he’s quite polite."

Chen Jian nodded slightly, saying in a low voice:

"He is polite, but it’s not that simple."

"He let something slip just now—or maybe, the Holy Blood Temple deliberately revealed information to us."

"What information?"

Lei Jie asked skeptically, but before Chen Jian could answer, Ji Xing suddenly interjected:

"Lin Jing."

"This Lin Yu said Lin Jing is a hidden threat to the Holy Blood Temple."

"But on the surface, Huadu and the Holy Blood Temple don’t interfere with each other..."

"Since he mentioned it, maybe the Holy Blood Temple wants to seek cooperation with us through this disclosure."

"I think so too..."

Chen Jian looked at Ji Xing with satisfaction and continued:

"The Holy Blood Temple must have something Lin Jing wants."

"The Holy Blood Temple deliberately showing this flaw might be their way of seeking cooperation with us."

"Understood."

Lei Jie nodded in sudden realization.

Chen Jian stood up and stretched.

"Let’s all take a break."

"Six o’clock tomorrow, we regroup to take over the 008 fortress in Huadu!"

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