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Chapter 237: Chapter 237 Let’s Go Together
Han Yi held her and said nothing.
Han Jiaojiao’s gaze was still somewhat dazed, probably because the dizziness was too severe. Her eyes only opened for a short while before she furrowed her brows and closed them again.
"You... don’t plan to take me with you... do you..." she said intermittently with her eyes closed.
Han Yi silently sighed and carried her into the house, where the bodyguards closed the door behind them and left in succession.
The room was warm, and Han Yi placed Han Jiaojiao on the bed and took off her coat and shoes.
Han Jiaojiao felt that the spinning sensation was still there, but her consciousness was very clear. She wondered, if she had drunk a little more, would she sleep until late into the morning? And by that time, her brother would have already departed with a large squadron...
There was a heaviness in Han Jiaojiao’s heart.
Han Yi propped her up and gave her a few sips of hot water, his voice gentle, "Brother promises you, he will kill him."
After hearing this, Han Jiaojiao half-opened her eyes to look at him.
Han Yi put the water aside and helped her lie down, "You don’t need to think about anything, just stay quietly at the base and wait for brother to come back."
He didn’t want her to go and didn’t want her to see Qin Wenhao. Now that he knew what she had gone through, he could only try to avoid letting her touch those memories again. He didn’t want her to suffer any further mental or psychological stress.
Han Jiaojiao closed her eyes again, her hand still clutching Han Yi’s sleeve without letting go, "...I want to go. I can’t be at peace without you by my side."
Han Yi watched her for a long time and, after a while, bent over to kiss her forehead, "Alright, we’ll go together."
Han Jiaojiao was still worried that he would leave her behind, but under the influence of alcohol, she grew more and more tired and eventually fell into a deep sleep.
...
The next day, Han Jiaojiao sat up almost the instant she opened her eyes. When she realized that there was no one beside her, her mood sank.
From outside the door came the sound of glass clinking. Han Jiaojiao immediately looked over.
Han Yi was holding a glass of milk, stirring it slowly as he walked over. Seeing Han Jiaojiao staring blankly at him, he couldn’t help but smile, "What, did you think brother left you behind and went ahead?"
Han Jiaojiao’s face turned slightly red, she hummed softly in acknowledgment and quietly got up to get dressed.
Han Yi put the milk on the table and walked over to embrace her, "...On this mission, Qin Wenhao is the initiator. Once we’re there, you need to stay by my side at all times, understand?"
They did not know whether Qin Wenhao still remembered someone like Han Jiaojiao. If he did remember, for the past half a year, there hadn’t been any actions from the Yunan side. If he didn’t remember, it seemed... unlikely, since the last person he saw before losing consciousness was Han Jiaojiao.
Lost in thought, Han Yi gently patted Han Jiaojiao’s back, his voice low, "Once he’s dead... everything will be over."
As long as Qin Wenhao died, his sister could perhaps walk out of that shadow.
...As long as he died, everything would end.
Outside the Space-Time Base, a large troop was ready to deploy. The regular army of the Space-Time Base counted twenty thousand, and for this mission, three thousand soldiers with the strongest wilderness survival skills were selected, led by Xiao Jian, with Han Yi as the supreme commander.
The soldiers, informed that the mission was to exterminate a giant nest, were all filled with surging passion.
Without considering what kind of schemes and tricks Qin Wenhao might have, if they could successfully eradicate the nest, it would be of profound significance in human history. Because this operation, unlike the minor skirmishes of the past, symbolized the first time humans engaged in a large-scale direct confrontation with the alien species. — Whoever performed well in this battle might leave their name in history. How could this not excite the spirited men?
Moreover, the person leading them was the only MAX Superpower User with a value over ten million, the leader of the Space-Time Base.
Han Yi stood on the base’s wall, making the final inspection. Dressed in a dark blue military uniform and a glossy black fox fur cloak, his every move exuded a noble coldness and majesty. Han Jiaojiao, wearing a Fire Fox Cloak, stood quietly beside him, silently watching the soldiers below marching in rows. Although her appearance was delicate and pretty, her eyes were clear and cold, her demeanor high and inviolable.
After standing for a while, Xiao Jian walked up to the city wall, saluted Han Yi and Han Jiaojiao with a formal military gesture, and announced loudly, "All preparations are complete! Please, Leader, give the order!"
Han Yi nodded slightly and said, "Set out."
— The long convoy moved across the snowy landscape, the snow on the road was thick, and the land was a sheet of white, almost giving the illusion of accidentally entering the Arctic Circle.
The destination was a location agreed upon by several major bases, not too far away, a six-hour drive, and about a hundred kilometers from the hive.
By the time Han Yi’s troops arrived at the destination, Yunan Base and Chujiang Base’s armies were already there, and some soldiers were setting up the camp’s protective net with twisted barbed wire, filling the inside with tents of various sizes.
Not far away, Xiao Jian had chosen a suitable spot for their camp and had sent a few Fire Type Ability Users to clear the snow, while Ice Type Ability Users rapidly erected tall snow walls as a barrier - these didn’t need to be thick, but they were effective at blocking the cold winds after temperatures dropped at night.
Before the camp was fully established, Han Yi and Han Jiaojiao just needed to wait inside the warm vehicle.
More vehicles were approaching from the distance.
From the flags, Han Jiaojiao recognized them as the troops from Beicheng.
The leader of Beicheng’s troops this time was their old acquaintance, Zhan Rong. However, Zhan Rong was no longer a major; he had been promoted twice in six months and was now a senior colonel. If he performed well on this mission and returned, it seemed possible that he could even be promoted to general.
As soon as Zhan Rong saw Han Yi’s vehicle, he walked over with a broad smile, apparently eager to socialize.
Han Yi and Han Jiaojiao got out of the car, and Zhan Rong came over to shake hands with Han Yi, saying with a laugh, "Han Shao, long time no see."
Han Yi smiled faintly, "It’s been a while since our last meeting, and you’ve gone from major to senior colonel. It seems General Ji holds Senior Colonel Zhan in high esteem."
"Just a small achievement, not worth mentioning. On the other hand, Han Shao really impresses people. In just a few months, you’ve made Space-Time Base come alive with activity, which I deeply admire," Zhan Rong said.
The two exchanged pleasantries while Han Jiaojiao stood by and listened silently.
Noticing a gaze upon her, she turned her head slightly to see — amidst the crowd in the distance, a tall man draped in a dark green cloak was watching her.
Despite his sunglasses, Han Jiaojiao recognized him at a glance: it was Qin Wenhao.
Han Jiaojiao reminded herself to stay calm, not to show fear, not to feel guilty, and not to display any emotion...
Under the watchful gaze of everyone, Qin Wenhao wouldn’t dare do anything to her, and even if they confronted each other, she didn’t have to be afraid of him!
Han Jiaojiao met Qin Wenhao’s gaze, unafraid.
Qin Wenhao’s lips slowly formed a smile, and then he raised his gloved hand to his neck, making a slicing motion across it, full of threat and provocation.
Han Jiaojiao’s face turned cold, and she furrowed her brows.
Han Yi squeezed her hand, "Jiaojiao?"
Han Jiaojiao came back to her senses and realized that Zhan Rong had already walked away at some point. Considering his hasty departure, he likely wanted to establish his camp before nightfall.
She wanted to tell Han Yi that she had seen Qin Wenhao, but by the time she turned back, Qin Wenhao was gone.
"What’s wrong?" Han Yi led her back to the vehicle.
"It’s nothing, not a big deal..." Han Jiaojiao replied.
After all, they were bound to run into each other sooner or later.
