Chapter 197 indeed had an additional mission.
Faced with the relentless strong acid rain, Yu Miaomiao and He Liang came up with a bold and innovative idea: to combine space andshadow evasion to achieve a fast and safe crossing.
"This rain just won't stop!" Yu Miaomiao looked at the still gloomy sky outside the window, her heart filled with anxiety.
The relentless strong acid rain has been going on for a long time with no sign of stopping. Anything exposed to the rain is rapidly corroded, and everyone's situation is becoming increasingly dangerous.
"We must find a way to leave here as soon as possible!" He Liang frowned, his tone tinged with anxiety.
They had been trapped in this abandoned shelter for far too long, and food and water were starting to run out.
" How about combining space and Shadow Evasion?"
"Your space can hold several of us, and myShadow Evasion allows for rapid movement in a short time. If we combine the two..." He Liang'seyes lit up. "You mean, you can take me with you, use Shadow Evasion to move quickly, then enter your space to avoid the acid rain, and come out again once we reach a safe location?"
"That's right!" Yu Miaomiao nodded excitedly. "This way, we can quickly cross this acid rain area and reach a safe zone!"
"Great idea, let's do it!"
Just then, K's voice suddenly rang out, "The mission has been received, but... this content still needs your confirmation."
While saying K, he enlarged the task details and projected them onto the screen for everyone to see.
[Escort the survivors of Military Base to the Nuclear Power Plant for evacuation]
Yu Miaomiao's heart sank immediately. Sure enough, this mission was not as easy as she had imagined.
"How is this possible?" He Liang's voice also weakened. Their capabilities were insufficient to help everyone evacuate, especially while also taking into account the mission.
Unbeknownst to them, they seemed to have been guided into someone else's plan.
Perhaps it's a military plan, or perhaps it's a conspiracy?
Not only must they protect their own lives, but they must also lead the survivors to evacuate together.
"The task has been received, but... you need to confirm the details."
As expected, this mission was not as easy as he had imagined.
They not only had to consider their own safety, but also had to shoulder the heavy responsibility of guiding the survivors to safety.
Yu Miaomiao couldn't help but wonder: even if they successfully reached the Nuclear Power Plant, would the Military Base really be able to take so many people with them?
In such a harsh environment, time is so tight it's suffocating; every minute, every second could be the dividing line between life and death.
At this moment, Yu Miaomiao felt more worried and uneasy about the future.
She didn't know what would happen next, or whether they could successfully complete the mission.
However, faced with the current predicament, she could only choose to trust her companions and wholeheartedly support their actions.
Only by uniting can we find a glimmer of hope in this cruel apocalypse.
They couldn't wait indefinitely for rescue from the Underground City base.
If the Underground City base doesn't arrive in time for rescue, then... she might decisively choose to abandon most of the people.
" Miaomiao, let's do our best." Lu An leaned closer to Yu Miaomiao and whispered, feeling that this was almost an impossible task.
Yu Miaomiao nodded. She was reborn this time to survive, and she had no intention of becoming a saint who shelters the world.
"Damn it, how is this even possible? Are they treating us like we're not human?"
When Ability Users in the crowd started to stir, their own survival was already a problem, and they had no intention of caring about others.
"This mission is clearly sending us to our deaths! To survive, we have to bring all these burdens with us—it's laughable!" the man cursed angrily. He stared at the mission, his face contorted with rage.
" Nuclear Power Plant? Are you kidding me! That place is a disaster zone, full of radiation and mutated creatures. Wouldn't we be asking for death if we went in?" another man chimed in.
They all expressed their dissatisfaction and doubts about the mission.
"You guys in the military don't have supernatural abilities. Even if you arrive in time for a rescue, how could you possibly take so many people away? Don't be ridiculous..."
One of them shook his head and sneered, "This is a joke! We'd better pray for ourselves."
"This godforsaken place could kill me at any moment. You guys have fun, I'm quitting!" A man slammed his hand on the table and stood up.
He decided to withdraw from this seemingly hopeless mission and leave to find his own way to survive.
The others, though somewhat hesitant, largely agreed. They felt that rather than risking completing this nearly impossible task, it would be better for them to find their own way out.
The acid rain was now very heavy, pouring down like a torrential downpour.
However, amidst this chaos, an Ability Usersuddenly packed his backpack and frantically rushed into the acid rain.
His eyes were filled with despair and resolve, as if he were searching for some answer or relief in the rain.
Other Ability Users were stunned; they couldn't understand why someone would choose such a crazy action.
Some people tried to stop him, but he rushed into the rain and was instantly submerged by the acid rain.
Perhaps for them, rather than endlessly and passively waiting for assignments, it's better to take a chance and perhaps there's still a possibility of survival.
Several others left, but most people lacked the ability to protect themselves, so they simply waited silently for their fate to take its course.
Chu Bai noticed Yu Miaomiao's concerns and gently patted her shoulder.
Stepping forward to the crowd, he said with unwavering determination, "We cannot abandon anyone. If we lose even the most basic empathy, how are we any different from those who have lost their humanity in the face of disaster?"
Yu Miaomiao bit her lip, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
Chu Bai's words echoed in her ears. Yes, she couldn't abandon anyone, but... but the cruelty of reality forced her to make the worst-case scenario plan.
The current situation is likely very bad. The mission did not specify, but she could guess thatthe nuclear power plant might be facing an explosion or leak.
If it's just a leak, it might buy some time for human survival, but not much.
But if it's an explosion, it could happen in an instant, sending all of humanity back to the Stone Age, or causing humanity to become extinct like prehistoric creatures.
Earth is undergoing a new round of reshuffling and species evolution.
Yu Miaomiao took a deep breath, gathered everyone in Yu An Squad, and said in a low voice, "As you can all see, this mission is very dangerous. I will not abandon anyone, but I will not rescue anyone either. Therefore, everyone must act only while ensuring their own safety."
If she encounters someone who isn't thinking clearly, she doesn't mind sending them on their way early.
This is her consistent style.
This is normal; she has no obligation to do so.
Yu An Squad has been able to come this far because they share the same values and goals, so no one has raised any objections.
"This mission and situation are far more complicated than we imagined." Yu Miaomiaolooked around at his team members, whose faces were all solemn. "I know that you have all entrusted your lives to me, so I must be responsible for you."
" Sister Miao, you're being too polite. We've been through thick and thin together. We'll support whatever decision you make!" He Liangwas the first to step forward and express his support. He was always like that—warm and straightforward, yet incredibly reassuring.
"Yes, we all believe in you." Ye Jian, who was always calm, chimed in, his eyes firm and composed, as if no difficulty could stop him from moving forward.
Although he is not a formal team member, he has gone through thick and thin together, and everyone treats him as one of their own.
"That's right, Miaomiao, just give the order, and we'll get to it!" Lu An rubbed his hands together, eager to try.
She nodded, a warm feeling welling up inside her. "Okay, since everyone agrees, let's proceed as planned. Remember, our goal is to reach the Nuclear Power Plant, but our safety is paramount, understand?"
"Understood!" the team members responded in unison, their voices loud and firm.
" Miaomiao, don't worry too much, we'll take down anyone who gets in our way."
Lu An was already prepared and stood behind Yu Miaomiao, having packed his belongings.
Chu Bai heard their conversation and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, but he quickly accepted Yu Miaomiao and the others' position.
Lu An noticed his expression and turned to ask, "What's wrong?" He shook his head and said softly, "Nothing, I just feel that you guys... have it tough."
"Little sister, these past years have been tough for you, haven't they?"
"No, I'm fine."
Lu An was taken aback. She thought he would condemn them for being heartless, but she didn't expect him to say these things.
He then understood what he meant, and felt a mix of bitterness and acceptance.
In the first few years after she went missing, she didn't have a good life in the orphanage and never found a suitable person willing to adopt her.
A young child, lacking care and love, also learned to hide her emotions.
Until she met the carefree and easygoing Yu Miaomiao.
It was that girl who made her youth and beauty so vibrant.
Looking at the stunned Lu An, Chu Bai couldn't help but feel guilty. If he had been by her side back then, she wouldn't have gotten lost.
The two girls have come a long way through the apocalypse, experiencing countless hardships and trials, the difficulties and suffering of which only they themselves know.
In Chu Bai's imagination, they had faced various difficulties such as hunger, cold, and disease, but they persevered through them all.
"I'm so sorry, I really feel bad for making you suffer like this."
It's all my brother's fault. I wish I were stronger.
However, Lu An didn't care about any of this. She felt that she and Yu Miaomiao's life in this world was not so much hardship as it was extremely easy.
After all, they possess many precious things, such as friendship, pets, and a wide variety of life skills and abundant material resources.
For Lu An, although he had experienced some difficulties in this world, they were nothing compared to the others.
What she cherishes most is the deep friendship with her friends, who not only support her in difficult times but also bring her endless joy and warmth.
Their adorable pets have become a source of warmth and companionship in their lives, bringing them countless laughs and joy.
She couldn't help but think of her previous life, when Yu Miaomiao must have had a very difficult and lonely time spending those years after the apocalypse alone.
She relied on no one and had to survive on her own strength.
Imagine how much courage and perseverance it would take for a young girl to face the horrors and dangers of the apocalypse alone!
She may have experienced countless hunger, cold, and fear, but she never gave up hope for life.
Looking back now, I really admire her resilience and tenacity.
In this life, she will always be by her side, so that she will no longer be lonely.
Thus, the scene in everyone's eyes became like this: Chu Bai looked at Lu An with guilt, while Lu An looked at Yu Miaomiao with heartache, and at this moment Yu Miaomiao was thinking about how to take everyone away at once.
Until Chu Bai's voice broke the silence.
"Let's get ready to go."
Chu Bai's plan was for each person to hold up a piece of glass to shield themselves from acid rain. Since most acidic substances can be contained in glass, this method was relatively reasonable.
"I found a few large pieces of tempered glass here, that should be enough." Chu Baidistributed the pieces of glass to everyone. "Most acidic substances cannot corrode glass, so using this to block the rain should be fine."
Chen Haohua laughed loudly, "What's there to be afraid of! Each person has a piece of glass on top, how can this acid rain melt the glass?"
The route to the Official Base was planned first,and Yu Miaomiao offered to allow some people to enter her space. Moreover, she and He Liangtogether could cover most of the people.
At this point, we also need to consider how to keep Li Yi and those mindless Mercenariesfollowing the team.
She couldn't bear to part with such a useful corps.
In critical moments, it may be of great use, helping to escape and save lives; an essential item for home and travel.
Chu Bai seemed thoughtful. "Are you sure? There won't be anything wrong with going into your space, will there?"
Faced with this mysterious and unfamiliar existence, Chu Bai couldn't help but feel a sense of resistance.
After all, everything it brings is so unknown, full of uncertainty and danger.
Moreover, he was also worried that so many people entering the space might be detrimental to Yu Miaomiao. If it was detrimental to Yu Miaomiao, it would be detrimental to his sister. Although he told himself not to be biased, his heart was firmly biased towards his long-lost sister.
Furthermore, despite having experienced many wondrous things, people still felt an indescribable fear and vigilance towards this being of unknown origin and destination.
Therefore, Chu Bai was also worried that he couldn't convince everyone to enter the space.
But then I thought, when their lives are in danger, they might be scrambling to enter the space to save themselves.
After treating his wounds, Chen Haohuaresumed his usual carefree grin. "What's there to be afraid of! What risks could there be? I've heard that SpaceType has everything, I'd like to see for myself. I'm not afraid of being so advanced."