"Yes, Captain."
The other members of the Monster Hunting Squad followed Xu Dahuang into the Old Canteen.
Qin Yuan followed them in as well, helping with the search.
Although Lin Yun Er had recovered somewhat from her fright, she still did not dare be alone. Like a little follower, she clung tightly to Qin Yuan.
The Old Canteen was not particularly large, and five or six people searched it quickly.
"Captain, there's something in the back kitchen!" Li Wenjie suddenly shouted.
His voice instantly drew everyone over, and they all rushed toward the back kitchen.
The group gathered around.
"That's such a huge hole!"
"This... could an earthquake really make a hole like this?"
"There are still traces of slop and garbage. The Giant-eyed Starry Rat must have come out from here. There's no mistake."
It was a bottomless hole over a meter wide. Although it could fit an adult, there was not enough room to move freely inside.
Because the entrance was hidden behind a pile of discarded items, it was quite concealed. Without climbing up to look, no one would have noticed it at all.
"If this hole were any bigger, even a One-eyed Demonic Wolf could crawl through." Qin Yuan looked at the size of the hole and casually remarked.
His words made everyone's hearts tremble.
Though both were Servant Grade, a One-eyed Demonic Wolf was far more terrifying than a Giant-eyed Starry Rat.
A Giant-eyed Starry Rat appearing in the city was already strange enough. A One-eyed Demonic Wolf... was simply unimaginable.
Xu Dahuang studied the opening for a moment before saying, "Fei Shi, use the earth element to seal the hole with five or six meters of earth first. We'll reinforce it temporarily."
"Alright, leave it to me!"
Just as his name suggested, Fei Shi was rather overweight.
He used the earth-element Beginner Magic, Earth Wave, to temporarily seal the hole.
"Mm, we'll guard this place for now."
After giving the order, Xu Dahuang looked at Li Wenjie and continued, "Wenjie, contact the City Construction Team and have them come reinforce it immediately. We must make sure there's no risk of the hole being dug through again!"
"Yes, Captain."
Li Wenjie immediately began making contact.
There was nothing wrong with Xu Dahuang's series of commands.
After watching for a while, Qin Yuan pulled Lin Yun Er out of the Old Canteen. There was no need for them to concern themselves with what came next.
After today, the higher-ups at Inscribed Girls Middle School would also become vigilant and designate the Old Canteen as a forbidden zone. This area would not be dangerous for the time being.
The only thing they needed to watch out for was the Black Vatican. Who knew whether they might sneak in and dig a hole a second time?
So Qin Yuan would have to come by from time to time in the future and keep an eye on things.
Outside the Old Canteen.
Just as Qin Yuan and Lin Yun Er stepped outside, an anxious cry rang out.
"Yun'er, Yun'er!"
A woman rushed over with worry written all over her face. She resembled Lin Yun Er by sixty or seventy percent, though she had long hair.
There was a spirited sharpness in her beautiful eyes. Dressed in an ivory uniform, she possessed a unique charm and allure.
"Older sister!"
The moment Lin Yun Er saw Lin Yu Xin, she hurried over.
Compared to Qin Yuan, she perhaps relied more on her older sister, Lin Yu Xin. It was an instinctive dependence.
Lin Yu Xin looked Lin Yun Er over anxiously and asked with concern, "Yun'er, how are you? Are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?"
The instant Lin Yu Xin received word that Lin Yun Er had encountered a demon, she felt as though the sky had fallen.
She did not even care about the work in her hands and immediately rushed over.
The two sisters had depended on each other since childhood. If anything had happened to Lin Yun Er, Lin Yu Xin truly would have broken down.
"Older sister, I'm fine."
Lin Yun Er hugged Lin Yu Xin with deep attachment.
"Whew..." Lin Yu Xin finally let out a breath of relief. Her hanging heart finally settled.
"Oh, right, older sister."
Remembering something, Lin Yun Er excitedly grabbed Lin Yu Xin and smiled. "Qin Yuan saved me... Huh, where is he?"
When she turned around, she found that the spot where Qin Yuan had been standing was completely empty.
Lin Yun Er immediately let go of her older sister and ran forward, looking around in an attempt to find the figure who had made her feel so safe.
But he was gone.
"He left without even saying goodbye. I haven't thanked him yet." Lin Yun Er pouted, her voice aggrieved.
"Yun'er, that Qin Yuan... who is he?"
Lin Yu Xin thought back. When she had arrived earlier, there had indeed been a man there, but she had been too worried about Lin Yun Er to pay close attention.
"Older sister, he's my friend's boyfriend, and he's super handsome!" Lin Yun Er said excitedly.
Lin Yu Xin: ???
Your friend's boyfriend, and you're this excited?
Well, perhaps she was just emotional because he had saved her life.
"Do you know where he lives? We can go thank him tomorrow," Lin Yu Xin asked.
"He lives in Ruiguang Residential Area, but I don't know which building... Still, I can ask Xin Xia."
Lin Yun Er immediately took out her phone and began contacting Ye Xin Xia.
"Let's go back first."
Lin Yu Xin did not interrupt Lin Yun Er and instead led her home first.
Lin Yun Er followed behind Lin Yu Xin. Once the call connected, she quickly asked, "Xin Xia, where exactly does your boyfriend live..."
The next morning.
"Ding-dong!"
The doorbell rang.
Qin Yuan had just finished showering. He wiped his hair with a towel as he walked to the door. "Coming."
When he opened the door, three figures came into view.
"Xin Xia."
Qin Yuan first saw Ye Xin Xia in her wheelchair, then looked at the two women behind her. "It's you two."
"Qin Yuan, it's me!"
Lin Yun Er seemed even more excited than Ye Xin Xia. "Why did you leave so quickly yesterday? I didn't even get the chance to thank you!"
"It's nothing, just a small effort. Come in and have a seat first."
Qin Yuan stepped forward and pushed Ye Xin Xia inside.
Lin Yun Er and Lin Yu Xin followed them in and sat down on the sofa.
Qin Yuan went into the kitchen and poured three cups of juice. In truth, it was Spirit Nurturing Fruit Juice he had obtained from checking in. Not only could it relax the body and mind, but it could also nourish Spiritual Power to a certain degree. It was extremely valuable.
Ye Xin Xia had accompanied the Lin family sisters here. With someone familiar around, it would be easier to talk.
"Qin Yuan, thank you so much!
"If you hadn't been there yesterday, Yun'er really might not have made it."
Lin Yu Xin picked up a handbag and said with utmost sincerity, "This is a small token of our appreciation. Please accept it."
"You're thanking the wrong person."
However, Qin Yuan smiled and pushed the gift back. Seeing the confusion on the Lin family sisters' faces, he explained, "Yesterday, Xin Xia told me on the way that something strange had happened at school, so I went to take a look."
"The main reason I went to investigate was because I was worried Xin Xia might be in danger. Saving Lin Yun Er was merely a coincidence."
The moment he said this.
Ye Xin Xia froze for a moment, then was overwhelmed by emotion.
She had merely mentioned it in passing. She had not expected Qin Yuan to specifically return to the school to investigate just in case—and he had actually found that 'just in case.'
For a time, Ye Xin Xia's gaze toward Qin Yuan was filled with affection.
Beside her, Lin Yun Er looked at Ye Xin Xia enviously. "Xin Xia, Qin Yuan treats you so well."
So she had merely been the one he happened to save along the way.
Though she felt a little hurt, she felt even more fortunate. After all, she had gotten her life back.
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