Chapter 181

Chapter 49: Yun Liang Appears

　　For this operation, Yuan Xiaoling made as thorough preparations as possible within the legion organization.

　　The main force advanced in a straight line with the convoy up the hill and stormed into the neighborhood in a long snake formation. Helicopters hovered above to film while observing the terrain. At the foot of the mountain, there was a control tower responsible for coordinating intelligence from all sides.

　　The head of the control tower was Wu Bian, who had been standing since the start, recording and monitoring real-time battle conditions through frontline communication signals and helicopter footage.

　　At 2:20 PM, the legion’s first squad breached the neighborhood and encountered the recorded Woodrot Creatures, engaging them in combat. They were slightly overpowered but were saved just in time by Miss Dragon King.

　　At 2:35 PM, most of the legion’s main force entered the neighborhood, forming an array to battle fiercely against the Woodrots.

　　In the following tens of minutes, based on frontline communications and aerial video footage from the helicopters, it was clear that the overall battlefield was under our control, with fairly ideal casualties. Miss Dragon King herself was unstoppable, charging wherever she went.

　　At 3:22 PM, divine powers of moving mountains and carrying trees appeared within the neighborhood. Shortly after, the helicopter met with trouble, and the last image transmitted back before the crew escaped showed a maze-like neighborhood.

　　Wu Bian carefully examined that picture, thinking for a long time.

　　”To be precise, it shouldn’t be called a maze; it’s more like a grid sandbox with differential treatment.” He concluded.

　　Other areas were trapped, forced into closed spaces with enemies. Only one place had a path leading deep inside.

　　”Hey, is anyone still at the front lines? Can someone tell me what’s going on?” he asked over the comms.

　　After the helicopter crash, they could only rely on Q&A form now.

　　”We’ve been trapped by walls that suddenly rose up. There are eight of us and two Woodrots, but fortunately, the pressure isn’t too bad.”

　　”We’re the same, 4 vs 1.”

　　”…”

　　All areas reported back, the situation still looking optimistic, with mostly advantageous numbers. And according to reports, ever since earlier, the Woodrots had switched from offense to defense, starting to retreat.

　　”I just found out now, they actually have some sense of reason. I thought they were just a bunch of crazy attackers.”

　　Hmm, stopping their attacks is good, but why?

　　Wu Bian suddenly thought of something and quickly asked over the comms, “Miss Yuan? Is Miss Yuan there? What’s happening on your end…?”

　　”I’ll go check ahead, you guys do your own thing… buzz buzz… crackle crackle…”

　　Inside the neighborhood, Yuan Xiaoling hadn’t walked far when she realized her earpiece signal was gone, replaced by static.

　　”Hey? Bai Ling? Are you still there?” she said to thin air.

　　”I’m here, what’s up?” The girl’s voice drifted over with the wind.

　　”Nothing, I just wanted to call you.” The Blonde-haired Maiden casually replied.

　　It seems the white-haired beauty’s spiritual power signal was stronger than modern 5G communication. So, she confidently discarded her earpiece and continued forward.

　　Although the terrain had changed, some original layouts of the neighborhood remained unchanged, such as walking through the long passage and vegetation area from the gate, leading straight to a guesthouse building.

　　It was generally well-maintained, but the inevitable erosion of time left its mark. Back then, the Chamber of Commerce said they would redevelop it, which was understandable.

　　At this moment, hurried footsteps suddenly echoed from the hall ahead.

　　This urgent sound indicated no good intentions.

　　Yuan Xiaoling took a small step back, her whole body tensed, ready to activate the Tide Agreement at any moment.

　　Then she saw a woman with light makeup running out.

　　”Who’s there… huh? Big Chest Lemon, is that you!”

　　It was Xin Lan, who had been sitting quietly inside because she believed her Brother Yun Liang would definitely not lose. Unexpectedly, there was a sudden earthquake-like tremor, making her think something had happened, scaring her enough to rush out like during an earthquake, arriving right here.

　　Yuan Xiaoling’s fine eyebrows twitched. “I didn’t know you gave me a nickname.”

　　She copied Bai Ling’s raised eyebrow, feeling it exuded a lot of killing intent.

　　Sure enough, Xin Lan was startled by this gesture, snapping back to reality. This person in front of her was Fourth-tier peak.

　　”You, you, don’t get any funny ideas! Let me tell you, this is our turf. If you dare make a move, Brother Yun Liang will ensure you can’t leave this door!”

　　Yuan Xiaoling rolled her eyes, looking at her with an expressionless gaze.

　　Is she surrendering? Surrendering, right? But why does it sound so threatening?

　　”I reckon your brother personally used his divine power to open a path for me,” the Blonde-haired Maiden crossed her arms. “I thought you were just coming out to greet me as a servant.”

　　”Hmph, specifically opening a path for you?”

　　Xin Lan burst out laughing. “Haha, laughable! My Brother Yun Liang has such high status, how would he bother to open a path specifically for you? Have you even looked at yourself?”

　　Even if you’re the Lord of Tianhai, the Fourth-tier Dragon King, you’re still a big-chested bimbo with no depth. Would my brother look up to you?

　　To uphold Yun Liang’s taste, she didn’t even pay attention to Yuan Xiaoling’s previous words.

　　Yuan Xiaoling rolled her eyes again.

　　Now she understood why this person betrayed her allies and stabbed them in the back in the previous timeline for a man.

　　Definitely a female舔dog.

　　”So,” the Golden-Haired Maiden tilted her head, expressionless as she stared at her. “Are you determined to stand in my way?”

　　Still copying Bai Ling, full of killing intent.

　　”You… what are you doing? I-I-I-I-I-I…”

　　This time, Xin Lan was scared speechless, retreating continuously. Unfortunately, her heel caught the step behind her, causing her to fall flat on her butt.

　　Finally, she screamed with her eyes closed, “Brother Yun Liang will avenge me!!!”

　　Yuan Xiaoling was about to say she didn’t have time for nonsense when she suddenly heard rustling sounds. Looking down… nothing visible, blocked by her Dabeitù. She widened her view and noticed the sand on the ground rapidly flowing in one direction.

　　Wind? No, the site itself was moving.

　　The surroundings blurred like stretched slideshows, finally stopping after a series of transformations.

　　Xin Lan, already on the floor, ended up lying down completely, her lightly made-up face showing an expression of impending doom.

　　Yuan Xiaoling felt fine, though regular people might feel a bit car-sick. But her body, nourished by spiritual power, adapted perfectly. Looking down… further down, the exquisite tiles beneath her feet confirmed they were no longer where they started.

　　The rapid flow of floating sands had directly transported them elsewhere, seemingly inside one of the houses in the neighborhood.

　　”Good afternoon, Miss Yuan Xiaoling,” a man’s voice rang out. “I’ve admired you from afar, and today I finally get to meet you.”

　　Behind the sandalwood table sat a man who looked refined and gentlemanly, probably around thirty years old.

　　Xin Lan quickly sat up, her expression changing instantly as she discreetly pulled out a compact from her pocket to touch up her makeup in less than half a minute.

　　Then she stood up and ran to the man’s side, speaking softly, “Brother Yun Liang, she’s now our enemy, no need to be polite anymore.”

　　Admired from afar? It must be a polite phrase, she thought. Her brother really spoke with class.

　　Yuan Xiaoling carefully observed him while subtly stepping towards the wall.

　　This wasn’t the original place, but still within the neighborhood. Bai Ling surely already knew she was missing and would take some time to find her.

　　So, better to delay a bit.

　　”Are you the Yun Family’s representative in Tianhai City?” the Blonde-haired Maiden crossed her arms and asked.