Rescue Team

In the conference room beneath the church, the bishop was presenting information about Amgilla, while Luo Jun was sizing up the three people opposite him.

It wasn't just Old Yuan was in danger this time; there were also people from the Holy See, so the Holy See also arranged for experts to come and provide support.

On the left was a blond, blue-eyed young man who looked only a few years older than Luo Jun, but he was the most nonchalant. He had his feet up on the table and was chewing gum, looking extremely arrogant.

According to the introduction, this guy is named Ottos, 22 years old, and a student at the Holy See Central Academy. Although he has not yet graduated, he has already been granted the position of Holy Knight and is known as a genius who appears once every fifty years. He is considered one of the candidates who has the potential to break Ling Yao's record for the youngest Peak.

In the middle was a burly man with a full beard, over two meters tall, with broad shoulders and a round belly; sitting there, he looked like a mountain of flesh.

This guy's Rolf. He is a powerful Martial Combat Faction. His huge size, coupled with his naturally strong Root Bone, makes his basic strength more than ten times that of an ordinary person. After being tempered and strengthened by vital energy, he has a body that is as strong as steel and iron, and is known as the strongest man in Xiluo.

Sitting on the right was a calm young woman with red hair, dressed in a nun's habit and wearing a hooded cloak. She kept her eyes down and sat stiffly, giving off a tired and listless feeling.

Her name was Ophelia, and there was very little information about her, only that she was a Battle Sister who resided in [Utopia]. However, Luo Jun keenly noticed that both Bishop Jacob and Holy Knight Hank seemed somewhat wary when he was mentioned.

Colleagues who live in the same world must know each other quite well; it seems this Battle Sister is not as simple as she appears.

"It's been six days since the exploration team went missing," the bishop explained. "Ignoring the possibility of encountering dangerous enemies, their supplies should last for about four more days."

"A map alone might not be enough," Jin Fei added. "It would be best to have a guide, and one who isn't too weak."

"We have prepared a small airship, which is undergoing final adjustments. It will be able to set sail this afternoon to take you into the Hairub Desert... However, as we go deeper into the desert, sandstorms will become more and more frequent, and the airship will be unable to navigate. At most, it can drop you off 300 kilometers away from where you disappeared. From there, you will have to proceed on your own."

"I am the guide," Ophelia spoke from the other side, but she still didn't raise her head. Her face remained motionless in the shadow of her hood, and her voice drifted out slowly.

"However, I must remind you that the situation in the Hairub Desert is more complex than you imagine, especially in the central area, where new terrain and landforms may appear every day. Including myself, none of the guides can claim to have a 100% grasp of the desert's conditions. My opinion should only be taken as a reference."

"The depths of the Hairub Desert are filled with quicksand and Storm Magic, and are teeming with monsters. Ordinary means of transportation are practically impossible to use. Previous exploration teams also had to travel there on foot."

"Until six months ago, I was a resident nun at the Parami Branch, and I had ventured deep into the Hairub Desert more than once, so I was quite familiar with the terrain."

"The transportation issue is resolved," Ma Lei said, looking at the bishop. "What we still need is a map of the area around the target point, showing the distribution of monsters and special terrain features."

"That's enough..." Rolf's voice was low and hoarse. "I have an Armored Vehicle that can handle all kinds of terrain and moves very fast. However, it consumes a lot of energy. As long as we take turns driving it, it can basically maintain a speed of over 100 kilometers per hour."

"Isn't there any other means of transportation?" Jin Fei asked. "Although 300 kilometers isn't far for us, it's always good to conserve energy for this kind of mission."

"May I ask why you left here six months ago?" Luo Jun suddenly asked.

He keenly noticed that the bishop appeared visibly tense when Sister Ophelia spoke.

Having just exchanged blows with the three bishops, Luo Jun had a rough idea of their strength. While not as strong as himself, they were still top-tier experts. What had Ophelia done to make such experts so wary?

The question went unanswered; Ophelia seemed not to have heard it at all, showing no reaction whatsoever.

"Regarding this..." The bishop coughed awkwardly twice, "It's just a normal job transfer, and it has nothing to do with this rescue operation."

It seemed there was a significant problem. Luo Jun understood the situation and decided not to pursue it further.

Next, the group asked many more questions and discussed various situations and contingency plans. In the afternoon, news came from the air station that the small airship was ready and could depart at any time.

Without delay, the group immediately went to the air station, boarded the airship, and took off into the depths of the desert.

Although it's called a small airship, it's actually quite large because it relies on balloons for lift. The lower cabin is only a little over ten meters long, and it looks like a widened bus. Inside, in addition to seats, it also provides supplies and luggage for everyone.

The speed of an airship is naturally incomparable to that of an airplane. According to estimates, it will take until the morning of the next day to reach the designated location, and that is under relatively ideal conditions with no severe weather along the way.

Including the staff operating the airship, there were only ten people in total. After eating something, everyone found seats to rest.

During meetings, they could have a brief discussion, but now that they're on public transport, everyone's far apart. As for Luo Jun from Zhendan, he's a given; as the Night, he can't lose his aloof persona. Thousand-Mile Eye Mu Ning, is also a quiet type, sitting motionless in the corner. Because she's wearing an eye patch that covers half her face, no one can even see her expression.

Jin Fei and Zhuge Chi were relatively normal, but Zhuge Chi had only recently reached his Peak and his realm was not yet stable. He was still focusing his energy on cultivation. After chatting for a few minutes, he closed his eyes and sat down to meditate, forcing Jin Fei to turn his gaze to the other side.

Ophelia still covered half her face with her hood, looking like a ghost to be avoided; Rolf pulled out a row of javelins from somewhere, and carefully sharpened the tips with a stone; as for Ottos, this guy was so arrogant that his nostrils were practically pointing to the top of his head, and after a few words, Jin Fei was rendered speechless and could only go to the side to shut himself up.

Sure enough, there wasn't a single normal person on this ship!

Thinking this to himself, Jin Fei turned back to look at Luo Jun.

That guy 'Night' is sitting in the corner, eyes closed Five Hearts Facing Heaven, trying his best!

To be honest, having participated in the Miracle Chess Game with Luo Jun, Jin Fei didn't believe the online rumors that 'Night' was the Peak.

Firstly, the average level of the team members in that mission, which was the standard level of the Heart Refining Realm, included experts like Su Linna and Yu Qiudi, but there were also quite a few mediocre ones, and their upper limit was definitely not at the Peak level.

Secondly, he has played against most of the pieces inside. If 'Night' is truly at his Peak, then he will definitely show overwhelming dominance against such an opponent. Every time he enters a battle, it would be considered a delay if he stays out for more than ten seconds.

However, the various legends about 'Night' that followed became increasingly bizarre, at least surpassing the evaluation of the Ling Family clan, which greatly shocked Jin Fei.

If the information about the aftermath of 'Night' is true, then it can only mean that this guy is getting stronger at an astonishing rate!

Could there be some secret to cultivation?

Jin Fei took out a pair of glasses from the Hundred Treasure Box, put them on, and quietly moved closer.

(End of this chapter)