"Are we in danger?" Hongyuan Haili felt a little unbelievable.
Lin Nan nodded. "Yes. I don't have much time to explain to you now. If you believe me, pack your things immediately and prepare to leave with me."
After saying that, he turned back and focused his attention on Hell Butterfly, preparing to establish contact with the headquarters.
Hongyuan Haili stood at a loss for more than ten seconds, but decided to believe Lin Nan. He quickly returned to the outhouse, took his wife and children and began to pack his luggage and some of his experimental notes.
Lin Nan concentrated on pouring spiritual pressure into Hell Butterfly slowly. This was the first time he used Hell Butterfly to communicate, and he was very worried about the success rate. Fortunately, he mastered the correct method of use after only one try.
"Why did everyone say this thing is complicated to use before we set off? It's obviously very simple!"
Lin Nan truthfully reported the attack and the completion of the mission to the headquarters, and requested support. He looked at Ukitake, then looked back at the Hongharami family who were busy loading things into their furoshiki.
While chatting just now, he suddenly realized that he had overlooked an important detail. That is, the way the spiritual pressure of the men in black increased during the battle was somewhat similar to the effect of the original Reishi-Gathering Pill described by Reishi Experimental Analyzer in Mysterious Corridor.
Could it be that those men in black bought Reishi-Gathering Pill developed by Hongyuan Haili from Verdant Forest Haven, so they have such a weird way of increasing spiritual pressure?
This is just his conjecture, not necessarily true. Moreover, the analysis results of Hongyuan Haili's Reishi-Gathering Pill also show that his Reishi-Gathering Pill does not have such a violent and rough effect.
But Lin Nan would rather his guess be wrong than ignore this slight possibility. If the increase in power of those men in black is really related to Reishi-Gathering Pill, then the safety of Hongyuan Haili's family becomes particularly important.
If the rebels have nothing to do with him and just use his research and development results, then they must be wary of the enemy kidnapping him for long-term production of Reishi-Gathering Pill;
If he is a hidden rebel, he cannot be allowed to disappear at will. He must be controlled by Court Guard Squad.
Lin Nan regrets that he did not figure this out earlier. If Hongyuan Haili is really connected with the rebels, or is a rebel at all, then he and Ukitake may have fallen into each other's trap by eating his Reishi-Gathering Pill.
But I also ate things I shouldn't have eaten. I can only take advantage of the fact that I don't feel any strange feeling yet, and use the Reishi transformation technology to create a modified version of Reishi-Gathering Pill so that myself and Ukitake can take it.
In this way, even if an accident occurs, you will be able to respond in time. Moreover, the Soul Reaper people who come to support will not be affected.
Lin Nan pretended to close his eyes and rest, but in fact, he focused all his attention on the Hong Yuanhai family outside the house, paying close attention to whether there were any abnormal fluctuations in spiritual pressure in the outer room, or any soft noises such as release signals.
If any abnormality is found, in order to protect the unconscious Ukitake, he can only act first, and may even kill the opponent's whole family.
Thinking of Hongyuan Haili's lovely daughter, Lin Nan felt a trace of unbearable feeling in his heart.
"I hope he really has no connection with the rebels..." He thought secretly, while speeding up the process of reforming the two pills in his left hand.
Fortunately, no abnormality occurred until 8th Division's support arrived. The person responsible for leading the support team was 10th Seat, 8th Division's second, who had been responsible for Responsible for stationing at the headquarters. He and Lin Nan confirmed the situation on the scene, commanded the team members to carry the unconscious Ukitake onto a stretcher, and then prepared to lead the team back to 8th Division.
Those who came to support were only ordinary team members, and they could not use Shunpo with others. The group could only run back as fast as possible.
"What's going on at the headquarters now?" Lin Nan asked the 20th seat before leaving.
"Basically all the stations that are closer have returned; the ones that are farther away have not received any news yet. As for the ones with the largest number of people... they are the ones you and Ukitake went to notify, but we haven't received any news of their return yet..."
Lin Nan nodded secretly in his heart, the situation was almost as expected.
"Please take them back to the headquarters. I have to rush to other strongholds to complete the mission of Ukitake and I." Lin Nan tightened his clothes, checked Asauchi, and then sheathed his sword.
There are also four strongholds with relatively large numbers of people stationed there. If they can be recalled early, 8th Division can gain some strength.
"You... you are the only one left, are you sure?" Twenty Xi was a little surprised.
Lin Nan nodded, stood up and came to Ukitake's side, stuffing the completed improved version of Reishi-Gathering Pill into Ukitake's mouth. "This medicine is to maintain his injury. Please pay attention to his condition on the way."
With that said, he came to Hongyuan Haili's family again. Just now he was doubting the identity of the other party, but now he can finally relax.
Hongyuan Haili was carrying several big baggage on his back and stood next to his wife who was holding Hirohara Edelweiss. Watching Lin Nan walking towards him, he asked with some surprise, "Aren't you coming with us?"
Lin Nan shook his head. "I still have things to finish. Just follow these Soul Reaper. It is safe to go with them."
"What happened? Why did our family suddenly have to run for their lives?"
Lin Nan smiled slightly, "It's nothing, it's just that there are rebels in this area, and I'm afraid of endangering your safety."
He did not speak out his conjecture directly. Otherwise, a simple and single-minded person like Hongyuan Haili would definitely blame himself for the danger his research brought to his family.
The two groups of people separated outside Hongyuan Haili's house. Twenty Xi led the team back to the headquarters; Lin Nan went to the remaining strongholds to notify the Soul Reapers among them to return to the team.
Along the way, he had been alert to possible sneak attacks. After all, those men in black might have accomplices. But fortunately, the whole journey was peaceful. He used Shunpo as fast as possible, and it didn't take long to reach the second farthest stronghold No. 38.
In order to be prepared for something like that at Stronghold No. 39, he drew out Zanpakuto in advance and was ready for battle before approaching the stronghold.
In Stronghold No. 38, the leisurely-looking Soul Reaper were shocked by Lin Nan, who was covered in blood and holding a long knife. They knew nothing about what happened outside the stronghold. If Lin Nan hadn't been wearing a student uniform, they almost thought they had encountered rebels.
Lin Nan immediately replaced the captain and sent an order, ordering everyone to get ready and return to the team immediately. According to his original plan with Ukitake, he would lead all the Soul Reaper and dean students in the 38th stronghold, pass the remaining three large strongholds along the way, and return to the team with the Soul Reapers in the stronghold.
This can ensure everyone's safety and save time when returning to the team.
But when they arrived at the next stronghold, they happened to encounter the stationed Soul Reaper who was cleaning up the site and preparing to evacuate.
"We received the order from Hell Butterfly, and we have just cleared the base and are ready to return to the team." Looking at Lin Nan with a surprised look on his face, the leader of the base Soul Reaper asked strangely, "You are far away, how come you got the notice from Hell Butterfly before us?"
Lin Nan shook his head dejectedly. "No, I'm afraid Hell Butterfly is too slow. I personally sent the order to recall them..."
"But Hell Butterfly came to my place earlier than you..." The other party had an innocent and confused expression on his face.
"I know, shut up you..." Lin Nan said angrily.
If the men in black hadn't intercepted them along the way, based on the speed of myself and Ukitake, these strongholds would have been notified by now.
But now that the third to last stronghold has received the order from Hell Butterfly, I am afraid that the remaining two strongholds have already received the order to retreat.
In this case, there is no need to deliberately turn the large troops along the way. You only need to turn over and confirm when passing the nearest place to the stronghold.
The journey went very smoothly, and judging from the remaining traces, the other two strongholds had also been evacuated in an orderly manner. After the dozen men in black were killed, there were no signs of attacks on other strongholds for the time being.
Lin Nan breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the only enemy was the men in black. There should be no hidden dangers now.
As soon as he finished speaking, Hell Butterfly floated above everyone's heads, and suddenly there was a loud notification sound:
"Attention 8th Division team members and their affiliated students who have not yet returned! A vicious attack occurred near the Rust Face District 43rd Block Stronghold. Teams whose return route passes through this area must be vigilant! Please try to avoid this area and return to the headquarters as quickly as possible!
At this moment, the captain has set off for rescue, please Seated Officer who will return to the team later to perform your respective responsibilities and guard the headquarters carefully!"
Hell Butterfly played the notice three times, and the voice of deputy captain Nagano Yasuko also echoed three times above everyone's heads. Everyone was silent and looked at each other.
"Is there another vicious attack?"
"It seems that the matter is very serious, even the captain personally took action!"
"Ah! It's so scary. Why does this happen just when we are on a mission..."
Everyone was discussing it, and the uneasiness began to spread.
Lin Nan glanced at Soul Reaper, the two team leaders. The two team leaders immediately understood and loudly put order in order.
Lin Nan held the handle of the knife and looked at the night sky in the direction of Block 43 with some worry:
"There are actually enemies?! I hope things won't be too serious..."