Stronger with More Jobs-Chapter 474 - 240: I Knew You’d Be Back!

"Qingzi——!!"

A voice, high-pitched and filled with uncontrollable excitement, pierced through the silence of the camp.

Duan Ling, like an arrow from a bow, dashed towards Fang Qingyu in just a few steps, completely ignoring the gazes around her.

She was only half a head shorter than Fang Qingyu, who wore flat shoes, but she had no reservations as she opened her arms, carrying the dust and blood scent, and fiercely hugged Fang Qingyu’s shoulders!

"You’re finally back!!!"

Her voice carried a barely noticeable tremble, a release following the sudden relaxation of tense nerves.

Fang Qingyu was slightly jolted by her sudden bear hug, pulling at the wounds on his chest and abdomen, his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly but soon relaxed.

His mouth curved into a gentle arc as he raised his hand and lightly patted Duan Ling’s slightly trembling back due to her excitement.

"Hmm, I’m back."

His voice was low and steady, as if he had just been on a short trip.

Duan Ling finally released him, her face displaying a bright, somewhat silly smile, as she forcefully patted Fang Qingyu’s uninjured shoulder: "I knew you’d come back."

At this moment, Lin Kang, who had been observing the forest with his back to everyone, turned around slowly.

He was still wearing the combat uniform of the Divine Management Bureau, washed to a pale color, stained with dark green marks and scorch traces, his figure as tall and straight as a pine. However, his brows were heavy with fatigue and seriousness.

Yet when he met Fang Qingyu’s molten gold, calm eyes a short distance away...

A faint yet palpable ripple appeared in his usually calm to the point of indifference eyes.

Like a frozen lake disturbed by a small pebble.

Lin Kang stepped forward, walking over neither fast nor slow.

Each step was steady and powerful, as if each one was measured precisely.

The noise in the camp instantly quieted, with everyone’s gaze focused on these two geniuses from the Qingjian Divine Management Bureau.

Lin Kang stopped in front of Fang Qingyu.

Their heights were similar, their eyes meeting on the same level.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Lin Kang’s face showed no sign of excitement or joy; it maintained its usual hard lines.

However, his tightly pursed, almost harsh lips curved upwards in an extremely rare, faint arc.

Though the curve was subtle, almost undetectable, it was like a sliver of light breaking through clouds, instantly dispelling the weight over his brows.

"Long time no see."

Lin Kang’s voice was still low and hoarse, with a battlefield’s characteristic hardness, but his tone was much gentler.

Fang Qingyu saw that rare hint of a smile on Lin Kang’s face, and a warmth passed through his molten gold eyes.

He nodded slightly, his voice clear and solemn:

"Captain Lin, long time no see."

"Captain Lin"!

The words clearly reached everyone’s ears in the camp.

Given Fang Qingyu’s current status, a special team captain under the Hidden Dragon Plan, Tier Two Grandmaster, such a legendary figure...

He no longer needed to call Lin Kang "Captain Lin."

Duan Ling looked at Fang Qingyu, then at Lin Kang, her smile growing more radiant.

Carrying a sense of "as expected" pride.

Lin Kang’s barely noticeable smile in his eyes seemed to deepen slightly as he nodded gently, then his gaze swept over the wounds and blood-stained bandages on Fang Qingyu, his brows furrowing slightly, "Are you injured?"

"It’s nothing." Fang Qingyu responded succinctly, his gaze passing over Lin Kang to the forest emitting extreme danger, "What’s the situation inside now?"

When the business was mentioned, the last warmth on Lin Kang’s face instantly vanished, reverting to his usual sternness and gravity: "Very bad. Three Tier Two Grandmasters are trapped in different areas, temporarily safe but completely entangled, unable to break free. The Tree Ghosts inside are endless, growing more dangerous towards the core. I’m about to gather manpower to see if we can tear open a gap and rescue one of them."

He spoke rapidly, his thoughts clear, laying out the most critical information at hand.

Fang Qingyu listened quietly, his molten gold eyes brimming with light, seemingly analyzing the situation with speed. When Lin Kang finished speaking, he directly asked, "Do you have their current specific location coordinates?"

Lin Kang hesitated not even a moment, immediately taking out a military GPS locator with an electronic screen from his tactical pouch, quickly operating it to display three flashing red points, then handed it to Fang Qingyu: "Yes. The marker points update in real-time, but the signal is unstable, with a margin of error of no more than 500 meters."

Fang Qingyu took the locator, rapidly scanning the three flashing red points on the screen, engraving them firmly in his mind.

Without any delay, he tossed the locator back to Lin Kang.

"Leave it to me." Fang Qingyu’s voice was calm and unwavering, "You all hold the fort here and regain your strength."

At these words, the temporary camp fell silent enough to hear a pin drop.

Going in to find them?

Inside are three terrifying Tier Two Tree Ghosts!

Along with countless derivative monsters, trapped even the five Grandmasters in there!

He alone... oh, with a little girl... was going inside?

It was simply... as casually as saying he was going to a neighbor’s for a visit! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Duan Ling couldn’t help but speak, her voice filled with suspicion and concern: "Qingzi, you... the situation inside is unclear, it’s too dangerous! Those three big ones..."

However, to everyone’s surprise, Lin Kang’s reaction was exceptionally straightforward.

Almost as soon as Fang Qingyu finished speaking, he handed over the positioning tablet without hesitation, simply saying one word: "Okay."