Chapter 339: Reunion
"What about that female?"
"Are we just going to let her run? How will we explain this to the higher-ups?"
"Forget it, let's retreat and report the situation. That female is as good as dead anyway. No need to risk our lives for a single female."
The spire-shaped buildings pierced the clouds, like the fangs of a giant beast trying to tear apart the sky. From a distance, this experimental base resembled a black steel behemoth crouching on the ground, exuding an oppressive sense of intimidation, discouraging anyone from approaching easily.
Sang Luo hid in a deserted, dark corner, one hand clutching her chest, breathing heavily, her condition far from good.
The prolonged running had made her legs weak, her nose and teeth ached and swelled, threatening to bleed. She took a few deep breaths and looked down at the virtual map projected on her wrist. The golden light spot represented the search area, located within the base building ahead.
The base had special magnetic field interference, making it impossible to use her space jump ability to enter.
Taking advantage of the brief one-minute gap during the shift change of two squads, Sang Luo arrived at the back door of the building, her bracelet hacking the password.
1%, 2%, 3%… 20%… 45%… 78%…
Time ticked by, second by second.
The further it went, the more time the decryption took.
Sang Luo's heart also rose with it, sweat beading on her forehead.
"Who's there?"
A gunshot rang out, piercing the air.
Nearby Zerg guards rushed over, but the entrance was empty, without a trace of anyone.
Strange, could they have been mistaken?
"You few, search the vicinity carefully! The base's secrets must not be leaked!"
"Also, bring in another squad for tighter security, and be wary of contaminated, mutated species sneaking in."
"Yes!"
…
At the critical moment, Sang Luo used a space jump to teleport to a pool of water. She had scouted ahead with her mental power, and there were no Zerg nearby, which was strange.
Sang Luo didn't have the strength to think too much. Her face was extremely pale, and she staggered forward a few steps, wanting to reach the water's edge to clean her wounds.
Today's three uses of her talent ability were already exhausted. She could only wait until tomorrow to act again.
Fortunately, she had already successfully infiltrated the Zerg nest and could slowly investigate those few bases.
The night was cold and still, the water in the pool unruffled.
The thin mist slowly dissipated.
Sang Luo walked to the edge of the pool, and not far in front of her, a tall man appeared.
Her pupils suddenly contracted. She had clearly scouted this place with her mental power and there was no one here. How could a person appear silently?
Could it be the pursuing Zerg soldiers?
She turned to run, but the sharp pain in her leg almost made her fall to the ground.
The man instantly flashed to her side, grabbing her arm, "…Luo Luo?"
His voice carried a hint of indescribable nervousness and uncertainty.
Sang Luo's hand, which was about to draw a gun from her waist, suddenly stopped. She looked up at the man in front of her… She had only heard people address her like that from her beast husbands?
The man's voice was clear, bright and deep… somewhat familiar… it seemed to be…
"Anu?"
Sang Luo stared blankly at him. The man had silver-gray, choppy hair, sharp and deep features, prominent brow bones, ochre-gray eyes, a high nose, and thin lips.
He was tall and upright, with a domineering and cold aura, like a drawn blade.
Even with the humanoid appearance of a Zerg, one could see his stunningly handsome features.
"It's me, Luo Luo, long time no see." He nodded, his figure slowly transforming back into the familiar black-haired, golden-eyed youth of the past.
Anubis gazed deeply at Sang Luo, as if lost in a beautiful dream he didn't want to wake up from. He took a step forward, closing the distance between them, faintly hearing the other's quickened breathing and heartbeat.
Anubis lowered his head, gently cupping Sang Luo's face with both hands. It was warm, soft, and real… Only then could he be certain that Luo Luo had really come here, come before him.
He held her tightly in his arms, his voice filled with deep longing and choked with emotion, "Luo Luo, I never thought I'd see you again. I, I'm so happy."
"Me too. I'm relieved to see that you're doing well," Sang Luo gave him a somewhat weak smile.
Anubis was initially overwhelmed with joy, but now he noticed that her complexion was a little off. He looked at her current Zerg attire, frowned, and said in a low voice, "Luo Luo, you don't need to pretend in front of me. Change back."
"In the Zerg nest, a Zerg identity is more conducive to my actions. If my real identity is discovered, it will be very troublesome."
"With me here, don't be afraid. I'll help you with whatever you want to do." Anubis's voice softened, the moonlight falling on his face, his eyebrows gentle, his golden eyes clear.
Sang Luo had been deep in the Zerg nest alone, her mind constantly on high alert. Now that she had met an acquaintance, someone who had once risked his life for her and could be trusted, her tense nerves relaxed a lot. She nodded, turned off the bracelet's disguise function, and restored her true appearance.
Anubis's heartstrings trembled. After seeing the wounds on her body clearly, his expression suddenly turned grim.
The Zerg's hands and legs were in a chitinized state, like steel limbs, and some were covered with hard scales. Even if they were injured, it wouldn't be visible. After Sang Luo restored her original appearance, the wounds were clearly visible.
Her exposed arms had many red abrasions, and the most serious was a bullet wound on her right calf. She had dodged quickly enough, and the bullet hadn't hit a vital point, but the outer flesh was already a bloody mess.
It was a wonder she could grit her teeth and persevere for so long!
Anubis felt a pang of heartache, scooped her up in his arms, and strode away.
Sang Luo placed her right hand on his chest, nervously saying, "Where are you taking me?"
"Back to my residence, to heal your wounds."
"I'm not in any serious condition. The bullet didn't damage any nerves, it just injured the outer flesh. I brought some ointment and disinfectant, I can just clean the wound myself."
"…You need to rest and recuperate properly!" Anubis's expression was calm, his lips tightly pursed.
"No, there are pursuers outside, put me down first!"
He didn't speak, holding her and continuing to walk.
No matter how Sang Luo tried to persuade him, Anubis wouldn't let go.
Sang Luo had thought Anubis would take her to a secluded path to leave, but she didn't expect him to take the main road back to the city.
They encountered many Zerg guards along the way.
The guards only respectfully greeted Anubis upon seeing him. Even when they saw him carrying a strange female with a different appearance in his arms, no one dared to say a word.
The lower-ranking Zerg didn't even dare to look up at him, kneeling on the ground until he had left before daring to get up.
Anu's status in the Zerg seemed to be very high…
If he was willing to help her, things would be much easier.
Anubis carried Sang Luo through a long corridor to a magnificent palace, carried her to the bed. The accompanying medical officer quickly arrived, examined Sang Luo's entire body, and said that there was no major problem, the wounds on her body needed to be rested, and prescribed medication and some instructions.
After Anubis finished listening, he dismissed the others.
He took off his gray coat and casually draped it on the side of the bed, sat down on the bed, picked up the ointment, and personally applied the medicine to Sang Luo.
