Gu Luoyu is here (Chapter 174)
The bad news was: the base camp of the Esper Squad 1 had been attacked.
The good news was: there were no human corpses in sight.
However, the vast amounts of blood splattered around left everyone on edge.
The members from various teams couldn’t relax, each frowning in confusion, unsure of what to do next!
They had been tasked with delivering supplies to the Esper Squad.
After enduring countless hardships along the way, they had thought they were finally close to completing their mission, but…
Without even a trace of the Esper Squad 1, how were they supposed to wrap up their task?
The team leaders were especially worried.
They had suffered heavy losses during this mission, and failing to claim the rewards for their team’s efforts would mean all the risks they took were for nothing.
Just the thought of it made their heads spin with frustration.
So, instead of standing around idly, the leaders ordered everyone to spread out and thoroughly investigate the area, hoping to find any clues that could lead them to the Esper Squad.
Among the group were three Espers who had accompanied the teams. They were originally members of the Esper Squad 1.
Seeing their base destroyed, the three of them showed no signs of panic.
This was in stark contrast to the others.
The red-haired esper, Sana, who had been affected by the poisonous gas from the giant-eyed centipede underground, had been restored to normal after absorbing energy from a stone.
Thanks to the unique constitution of espers, Sana had recovered without any lingering effects.
However, her spirits were low, and she seemed listless.
Her companion noticed her mood and couldn’t help but ask, “Sana, what’s been going on with you lately? You’ve been so down. Are you worried about the captain and the others? Haha, others might not know, but you should know how strong the captain is! If anyone’s safe, it’s her!”
The members of the Esper Squad 1 all idolized their captain, Han Lingyue, believing her to be the strongest person in the base.
And so far, she hadn’t let them down.
Whether it was dealing with people or polluted creatures, Han Lingyue had never failed.
So, when Sana heard her companion’s words, she couldn’t help but pull a face. She wanted to say that the joke wasn’t funny, but instead, she just shook her head. “It’s not that. I’ve just been feeling lost lately.”
“Huh?”
Sana organized her thoughts and then said, “I used to think I was strong, that even the famous Erensu couldn’t match me. But a while ago, I was suppressed by another esper and kicked underground without being able to fight back.”
“So, am I really that strong?”
Hearing Sana’s confusion, the other two exchanged glances before giving a straightforward answer. “Sana, you’re definitely strong, but that person isn’t an ordinary opponent either.”
They had wanted to help Sana seek revenge, but they were scared off by a single glance from Gu Luoyu.
So, it wasn’t that they were weak, but that the other person was too strong!
The only mystery was why such a powerful esper hadn’t been recruited by the base, instead joining a team that wasted their talents and strength.
While the three espers chatted, the members of the teams continued their search.
Mo Lin, the leader of the Gold Digging Team and someone who valued his life above all else, insisted on staying with Gu Luoyu and Ye Sheng. He also tried to get on good terms with the Dark Swan, hoping it could save him if danger arose.
Since Mo Lin was here, the other members of the Gold Digging Team naturally gathered as well.
So, what had originally been a team of just Gu Luoyu and Ye Sheng gradually grew in size, not only including members of the Gold Digging Team but also people from other teams who sneaked along behind them.
They hoped to bask in the aura of these powerful figures and ensure their own safety.
However, as more people joined, Gu Luoyu grew increasingly annoyed. She glared at the crowd, wishing she could kill them all so they wouldn’t disturb her and Ye Sheng.
Her murderous expression was a stark contrast to her usual demeanor.
Noticing Gu Luoyu’s irritation, Ye Sheng, who stood beside her, quickly took her hand.
Her psychic soothing ability activated automatically, gently calming the agitation.
Gu Luoyu soon relaxed.
Then, she raised her hand to rub her temples and said in a displeased tone, “My state just now wasn’t right. It must have been influenced by psychic energy.”
Gu Luoyu could check the state of her psychic sea. Just moments ago, she had absorbed the heart of an S-level polluted creature, and the black psychic energy that had been vibrant was now lying dormant in her sea of consciousness, refusing to budge even when tempted with energy stones.
This made Gu Luoyu raise an eyebrow in confusion. After some thought, she quickly deduced the reason: the black psychic energy had overestimated its capabilities, trying to consume the entire heart of an S-level polluted creature in one go, leading to an overload of strength.
In simpler terms, it had overeaten.
But because of this, Gu Luoyu gained some new insights.
Before, when she had seen the black psychic energy easily kill an S-level polluted creature, she had wondered if it could handle more. Now she knew there was a limit: the S-level heart could only be consumed once.
What a disappointment!
“It’s okay. I’ll stay by your side from now on and make sure nothing happens to you,” Ye Sheng said sweetly when Gu Luoyu asked her question.
Gu Luoyu glanced down at her, unable to resist, and pulled Ye Sheng into her arms, carrying her as they walked.
She whispered in Ye Sheng’s ear, “Then I’ll rely on you from now on, Xiao Sheng. I’m yours, so take good care of me!”
Hearing this, Ye Sheng’s face turned red, and she didn’t say anything, but her lips curled into a bright smile.
Hehe~
⁄(⁄⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄⁄)⁄
Gu Luoyu was hers!
“Whistle!”
Just as Gu Luoyu and Ye Sheng’s gazes grew increasingly sweet, a loud whistle pierced the air, causing everyone to stop in their tracks.
People looked around, unsure who had made the sound.
But they didn’t have to wait long. Soon, a group of about a dozen men and women appeared.
They were all dressed in matching uniforms, and their high attractiveness made their identity clear.
The leader, in particular, stood out with her imposing presence. Her beautiful face was cold and serious as she scanned the area, her gaze eventually settling on a particular spot.
Han Lingyue raised an eyebrow in surprise. Why was Erensu here?
But since she was here, she shouldn’t think about leaving.
She might as well join the Esper Squad 1 and become a reliable…
Wait, Erensu’s psychic energy felt off!