Pre-Collapse Civilization, My Wife is a Snake

Ling Xi immediately lost his composure. Honkai?

And... wasn't the area around the First Laboratory Mobius's laboratory?

This was an app used by internal members of the Flame-Chasing Moths for communication. There was no way they would make a joke like this, so...

"Teacher, I'm going to the restroom!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Ling Xi immediately decided to head to the laboratory because... Mobius was still there, and he absolutely couldn't let anything happen to her!

"Okay, student."

The teacher didn't refuse and simply indicated that Ling Xi could go.

"Thank you, teacher!"

Without any hesitation, Ling Xi rushed out of the classroom and ran quickly towards the laboratory.

Qianyu Academy was about three kilometers away from the research institute, so Ling Xi decisively chose to take a taxi. What a joke, if he walked there, it would be too late!

After getting into the car, Ling Xi immediately tried to call Mobius, Klein, and even that good-for-nothing, but they were all out of service...

Ling Xi: "..." The Honkai seemed to be able to affect the signal, so... either they were in a Honkai environment, or they had left their phones behind.

"Hoo..."

Ling Xi took a deep breath, hoping it was the latter...

Soon, Ling Xi arrived at the research institute. The institute was already surrounded by police and a cordon line had been set up. The institute's guards and the police were maintaining order at the scene.

At the same time, Ling Xi also saw quite a few people being evacuated from the institute. Most of them were staff members from the institute. After all, there were over five hundred people in the entire institute. Excluding the hundred guards, the rest were basically staff who lacked combat capabilities!

However, Ling Xi didn't see Mobius and Klein. Could it be... they were still inside?

"Did the Honkai appear? It looks pretty bad..."

At this moment, Sirin's voice suddenly appeared in Ling Xi's mind.

"Sirin?"

Ling Xi was immediately a little surprised because this girl often went offline, and sometimes he wouldn't see her for a week!

"Ling Xi, you now have two choices!"

Sirin didn't waste any time and directly displayed the option screen in front of Ling Xi!

[A: Go alone to rescue Mobius and the survivors! Mission reward: one to three supply cards, depending on mission completion!]

[B: Wait here! Mission reward: one supply card!]

"Heh, even if there were no reward for A, I'd still go!"

Ling Xi decisively decided to go in and rescue them. After all, Mobius was just a scientist without combat capabilities. If he didn't go, Mobius would likely be in danger!

Therefore, even if Sirin didn't appear, and even if option A had no reward, he would still choose to rescue them!

Mobius, she was... his own doctor!

"Then good luck, Ling Xi."

Sirin just smiled and said "good luck," but she had already anticipated Ling Xi's choice.

"Yeah, definitely!"

Since he had already made his choice, Ling Xi didn't waste any more time and walked directly towards the research institute. However... it was already cordoned off now.

Chapter 26: Let the Thunder Shatter the Darkness!

"Passage is prohibited here!"

As Ling Xi approached the cordon line at the entrance, a police officer blocked his path and said, "It's very dangerous here now, please leave immediately."

"I'm a staff member here."

Ling Xi directly showed his ID card and said, "I left some important documents inside and must go back to get them."

"No, there are over ten Honkai Beasts inside now."

The police officer still shook his head and said seriously, "Our current strength, along with the guards, can only barely keep them contained inside. We have to wait for the military to arrive before we can eliminate them!"

"Over ten..."

Ling Xi was startled when he heard this. So many? And... these were real Honkai Beasts, Honkai Beasts in the real world!

Although he didn't know what level of Honkai Beasts they were, but...

Even one Knight-class Honkai Beast would require at least a hundred fully armed soldiers to contend with. If they were unlucky, they might even lose dozens of people.

Thinking of this, Ling Xi no longer had any intention of talking nonsense and rushed in directly.

"Hey..."

The police officer seemed to want to call Ling Xi back, but he found that Ling Xi had already gone far. Moreover, he had to maintain order at the scene, so he could only give up...

After running into the research institute, Ling Xi immediately used Tesla's power and drew out the Dawnbreaker, then headed straight for Mobius's laboratory. As for rescuing others mentioned in the mission option... he would deal with that later!

"Bang bang..."

Gunshots suddenly rang out ahead, and then...

"It's coming..."

"Fire!"

"Use rockets, quick!"

"Aaaah..."

Ling Xi immediately rushed over and found two Assault-class Honkai Beasts. Ignoring the weapons of seven or eight guards, they lunged directly, initiating a massacre. In an instant, three people were severely injured or even killed.

"Raikiri!"

Seeing this, Ling Xi didn't hesitate and unleashed his power, infusing his sword with lightning before striking. With a single move, he instantly killed both Assault-class Honkai Beasts!

Although Ling Xi didn't want to deliberately expose his strength, he wasn't cold-blooded. Besides, the research institute's guards were his allies, so he had to save them if he could!

"Ah... you are... Ling Xi?"

Watching Ling Xi instantly kill the two Honkai Beasts, the few survivors stared at him with dumbfounded eyes. Of course, they also recognized Ling Xi's identity as Mobius's newly recruited assistant.

"Have you seen my Doctor?"

Ling Xi cut to the chase, directly asking if they had seen his Doctor.

"No, no, Doctor Mobius should still be in her own laboratory. Also..."

The guard hesitated before speaking cautiously, "The Honkai Beasts appeared from Doctor Mobius's direction, and there are still many Honkai Beasts over there now."

Ling Xi didn't stop, charging towards the laboratory again. He absolutely couldn't let anything happen to Mobius!

"Doctor, what should we do now?"

In the laboratory, Klein looked at the screen showing Honkai Beasts frantically crashing against the laboratory's defense door, appearing worried.

"Don't worry, Klein. This door can hold for at least five more minutes."

Compared to Klein, Mobius was incredibly calm, even starting to analyze, "Why did our research institute suddenly experience a Honkai outbreak? This has never happened before. It's truly strange..."

Klein: "..." When could he be as calm as the Doctor?

As a research facility, the laboratory had a certain level of defense, but it wasn't a fortress. Coupled with the constant impacts from the Knight-class Honkai Beasts, at this rate, it would likely be breached in five minutes. Once the metal door was forced open, the only thing left in the laboratory would be the automatic door to the specialized laboratory, but its defensive capabilities...

It would probably last less than a minute!

Klein glanced back at Cangxuan and Danzhu, wondering if they were nervous. If they were, as their senior, he had to comfort them.

"Mmm, I can't buy stocks anymore..."

Cangxuan held her phone, looking helpless. "This Honkai outbreak really is blocking the network. I can't trade stocks now. How much money will I lose?"

"Hmph, serves you right for not buying me figures! This is... fate!"

Danzhu seemed to take pleasure in her misfortune but quickly changed her tune, smiling. "Alright, sister, don't worry. Your taste is so good, today's stocks definitely won't drop."

"Little sister, even if you say that, I still won't buy you figures."

Cangxuan saw right through Danzhu's intentions. She was just trying to trick her into buying her figures.

"Hehe, I... I don't have that idea."

Danzhu touched her nose with slight embarrassment before sitting down and continuing to play a single-player mini-game.

Klein: "..." Hey, can you guys be a little more tense? There are Honkai Beasts right outside the door!

"Hm?"

Suddenly, a black-haired youth appeared on the surveillance screen...

"Ling Xi?"

Klein recognized Ling Xi instantly, and his expression turned a little grim. What was this guy doing coming over to the Honkai Beast horde?

"No, I have to get him to leave!"

Just as Klein was about to tell Ling Xi to leave through the speaker, Mobius beside him also spotted Ling Xi at the same time...

Mobius immediately leaned towards the computer, pushed Klein aside, snatched the microphone, and said, "Ling Xi, why are you only arriving now? Hurry up and save me!"

"Doctor?"

Ling Xi, who was about to reach the laboratory, was startled by Mobius's voice. He then completely relaxed and asked loudly, "Doctor, are you alright?"

Since Mobius could see him, there must be surveillance around, and possibly a microphone. So, Ling Xi decided to talk to Mobius right where he was.

"I'm fine for now, but I should have trouble in five minutes."

Seeing Ling Xi arrive, Mobius was no longer worried about her own safety.

"Don't worry, I'll be there in half a minute!"

At this moment, Ling Xi was less than a hundred meters away from the laboratory, and he could already see the Honkai Beasts ahead.

"By the way, there are about seven Honkai Beasts here, two Knight-class and five Assault-class. Is that okay?"

Although Mobius already knew Ling Xi was the one from two months ago and that dealing with these small fries would be no problem, she still asked symbolically.

"Of course."

Ling Xi held Dawnbreaker directly and said, "Doctor, I'll see you in a minute!"

Without further hesitation, Ling Xi accelerated towards the laboratory. He immediately saw two Knight-class Honkai Beasts taking turns smashing against the laboratory's protective door, while other Assault-class Honkai Beasts watched the spectacle.

"Lightning Enchantment!"

Mobius was still trapped inside, and Ling Xi had no time to waste. He infused his power into the sword and unleashed a rapid five-hit lightning combo. In an instant, five Assault-class Honkai Beasts were slain.

"Hiss..."

The remaining two Knight-class Honkai Beasts turned their attention to him and thrust their lances at Ling Xi.

"Hmph, Knight-class, huh..."

Ling Xi pondered for a moment. Tesla's power should be sufficient to deal with Knight-class beasts, but using normal attacks or Raikiri wouldn't be enough for an instant kill. However, he was in a hurry, so...

He decided to try his ultimate move!

Let the thunder shatter the darkness!

Ling Xi raised Dawnbreaker high, gathering lightning onto the blade, and finally shouted, "Lightning Thousand Paths!"

As Ling Xi swung his sword, dozens of lightning chains poured down towards the two Honkai Beasts. In an instant, a wave of purple light enveloped the surroundings, and nearby electronic equipment, especially cameras, were instantly destroyed!

When the lightning faded, the area had become a ruin, and the two Knight-class Honkai Beasts had long since turned to dust...

Chapter 27: Liars have to be the Doctor's dogs!

"Ling Xi, you're finally here."

With the crisis averted, the laboratory door opened. Mobius immediately threw herself into Ling Xi's arms, saying with a hint of complaint, "Were you lying to me earlier? The other day, when I asked you to unleash your power, you only released a small electric current!"

"Uh..."

Ling Xi was momentarily at a loss for words and could only chuckle, "Well... Doctor, that day... I was afraid I'd damage the laboratory, wasn't I?"