Holding Their Own Space, the Family Returns to the Apocalypse

118: The Ai Yue family is someone you can’t help but think about.”Uncle Gu, I’m sorry we didn’t inform you before we left!” A rare look of embarrassment appeared on Ai Yue’s face.

Back at the Safety Tower, Gu Yan had indeed taken care of her family in many ways, and she was very grateful.

On the other end, Gu Yan sighed and said, ”It’s alright, it’s no big deal.

However, what puzzles me is that you were living well in the Safety Tower; why did you leave without saying goodbye? Was it because of my worthless daughter that you decided to leave so resolutely?”

”No, it has nothing to do with Miss Xitian. It was for my own reasons.”

”Alright, alright, let’s not talk about the past. But where are you guys now? Are you safe? If things don’t work out, just come back. I guarantee no one will dare mess with you,” Gu Yan asked tentatively.

”Don’t worry, Uncle Gu, we are very safe. I’ll definitely come visit you when I have the chance in the future,” Ai Yue said with a smile.

”Good, good, good. As long as you’re safe!

Sigh, I’m ashamed to say it, but the security at the Safety Tower is still too weak. They didn’t even notice when you left. It’s my dereliction of duty.

From this, it’s clear that if someone were to take advantage of this loophole, the defense of the entire base would be nothing but a facade, sigh...”

Ai Yue licked her teeth and gave a playful smile. ”How could that be? The Safety Tower is guarded like an iron bucket, airtight. You’re really overthinking it. As for how we got out, don’t worry. It was a complete accident that we were able to leave the tower without alerting you.

Moreover, this method can only be used by us, and only once. I’m afraid the conditions will never be met again in the future. Rest assured!”

”Oh? Is that so? Hearing you say that makes me really curious. What method did you use to safely leave the base and escape the encirclement of the Ancient Centipede?” Gu Yan’s puzzled voice came through the receiver.

”Uncle Gu, I don’t want to lie to you. For now, I can’t explain this matter to you. However, please rest assured that we won’t do anything to harm the Safety Tower.”

”I believe that very much. Although I haven’t had much contact with you, I can tell you’re an honest and reliable child. Besides, with parents as kind as yours, the daughter they raised certainly won’t be bad. I believe you!”

”Uncle Gu, thank you!”

After hanging up the phone, Gu Yan retracted his warm and hearty expression, and his whole being exuded a majestic dominance that made people afraid to meet his gaze.

Gu Yan looked expressionlessly at a technician operating at a computer nearby and asked in a low voice, ”Have you located them?”

”Located. They’re near Ye City, five hundred kilometers away from us,” the staff member said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

This technology was too difficult; the positioning signal was almost lost. It was only through his solid technical skills that he managed to vaguely capture the signal.

”Near?”

”Yes, near Ye City. The exact location is impossible to pinpoint. Communication has collapsed since the Apocalypse. I can only use a weak signal to control satellites in space for capture and positioning, but it gets interfered with once it reaches the vicinity of Ye City. My strength is limited; I can’t break through that layer of interference,” the technician explained nervously.

”Very good, you’ve done well. Go down and rest,” Gu Yan said calmly.

”Yes!” The technician let out a soft sigh of relief, easing his internal tension. The leader’s aura was truly powerful; he felt almost suffocated by the pressure.

”Ye City? They can really run, actually going all the way to Ye City. Luckily they didn’t go to another Safety Tower. Li Shilan, Ai Guosheng...” Gu Yan sat alone in his office chair, head lowered, his face hidden in the shadows, indistinct. Only his murmurs could be heard.

Just then, the office door was pushed open, and a small head peeked in. ”Dad? Can we come in?”

Gu Yan looked up and saw it was Gu Xitian. He gave a loving smile. ”Come in!”

Gu Xitian giggled and pulled Cheng Siyu inside with light steps.

”Dad, we’re not disturbing you, are we?” Gu Xitian walked to the desk, propped her hands on it, leaned her whole body forward, and gave Gu Yan a mischievous smile.

Gu Yan chuckled. ”No. Why did you two suddenly want to come see me?”

”Dad, what are you saying? Naturally, it’s because I missed you. How many days has it been since you’ve been here? You haven’t even come home!” Gu Xitian said coquettishly.

”Haha, alright, alright. I’ll go home today! You...”

”Heehee.” After chatting with Gu Yan for a while, Gu Xitian said casually, ”Dad, that Ai Yue and her family are really too much. If they’re going to leave, they should just leave. Why did they have to sneak away? It’s a waste of how well you treated them!”

Hearing this, the smile on Gu Yan’s face faded slightly. ”It’s alright. There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Wanting to leave after having their fill won’t fly with me.”

”Exactly! We let them live comfortably in the base, yet they have no gratitude at all. Hmph... Ungrateful wolves!” Gu Xitian said, carefully watching Gu Yan’s expression while pretending to be angry.

”I’ve lived for over half a lifetime, and no one can take benefits from me and just walk away! Alright, this isn’t something you should worry about. I have my own plans. If there’s nothing else, you two should go back. Tell your mother I’ll be home tonight.” Gu Yan frowned and waved them away.

Gu Xitian wanted to say something more, but she was stopped by Cheng Siyu, who gave a slight shake of her head. She bit her lip and followed Cheng Siyu out of Gu Yan’s office.

Walking back, Gu Xitian sneered, ”Sister Siyu, it seems my dad won’t let that bitch Ai Yue off the hook.”

”It’s hard to say right now. I’m afraid Uncle isn’t looking to deal with them, but rather to find them and put them on a pedestal,” Cheng Siyu said in a cold voice.

”How could that be? They ran away, so my dad must be very angry. If he finds them, he’ll definitely make them suffer. Why would he put them on a pedestal?” Gu Xitian asked, puzzled.

”Think about it carefully. Why is Uncle so insistent on catching them? It’s not because of Ai Yue, but because of Ai Yue’s parents! Li Shilan’s Superpower is too helpful to the base; Uncle won’t let her leave.

Also, Ai Guosheng and Ye Rui’s Superpowers aren’t to be underestimated either. They can both be considered great weapons for the base. Naturally, Uncle doesn’t want to let them leave easily.

Since they have value, which method do you think Uncle will use to make them stay and protect the base willingly?” Cheng Siyu explained slowly.

”Ah? Bring them back and still have to cater to them? Hmph, how infuriating! If you ask me, it would be better to just lock that bitch Ai Yue in the dungeon as a hostage and make Li Shilan and the others work for the base obediently!” Gu Xitian said with a face full of resentment.

Cheng Siyu’s heart stirred, feeling that what Gu Xitian said might not be a bad idea.