On the SUV, Luo Yan watched Shi Beiluo stand beneath a tree and make a phone call. After pacing around for several minutes, Shi Beiluo finally returned to his seat.
In the passenger seat, Qing Lian was in high spirits, humming some sort of tune nonstop.
Her good mood vanished the moment Shi Beiluo returned.
Shi Beiluo said, "We've been ordered to rendezvous with the Tianjian Squad. After that, they'll take you back to the Strategic Affairs Department."
He pointed at Qing Lian.
Qing Lian raised her head. "I don't think there's any need for us to continue cooperating with the Human Race. Hong Zhuang has already returned to Yanfu. We should each go our own way."
Shi Beiluo said expressionlessly, "Do you think we'll let a human-shaped nuclear bomb run around freely?"
Qing Lian turned and glanced at Luo Yan. "I know what chicken eggs and duck eggs are. But what kind of egg is a boxed egg?"
She suddenly turned toward Shi Beiluo, killing intent filling her brows. "Get this straight. You humans have no right to control me!"
"What? Are you planning to lock me up and study me like a lab rat?"
"Keep dreaming!"
Luo Yan coughed dryly. "Hong Zhuang merely returned to Yanfu. Who can guarantee that she won't come out again?"
"Or do you think you'll be able to kill her when she returns next time?"
Qing Lian frowned. "If I want to build up enough power to kill Hong Zhuang before she returns, I can't keep muddling along halfheartedly like this."
"But if I go too far, the Human Race will come looking for trouble."
"But I really can't accept being controlled by you..."
Shi Beiluo spoke up. "We can't let you run around unchecked, but we probably won't lock you up either."