Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 166: Chapter 166: The Apocalypse - I Am Not the Holy Mother 73

After about two minutes, the old man finally finished his examination. It seemed he had confirmed that Song Yuhang and Wang Wei’s identities were genuine, as his formerly stern expression had softened considerably.

”Since you’re military personnel, come on in! Please wait at the entrance for a moment, I’ll have someone come to escort you shortly.”

As the old man’s words fell, the LCD screen dimmed and slowly retracted back into the split lotus flower relief. All the petals pressed by Song Yuhang and the moved lotus leaves returned to their original positions, as if they had never been moved or pressed.

The group didn’t wait long before the previously tightly closed metal doors silently slid open on either side, revealing a bright and modern hallway within. A tall and handsome man in military uniform appeared before them!

This man’s face was stern, with prominent features, a high nose bridge, and thin, slightly pursed lips, exuding seriousness. He did not seem like an easy person to get along with. His demeanor was cold, carrying a military iron-blooded aura, paired with his handsome looks, making him a very attractive man!

As this man opened the door, he glanced at the people at the entrance, his eyes full of cold, icy indifference—genuine indifference.

Lin Shuangshuang’s demeanor, at first glance, also seemed indifferent, but her aloofness wasn’t true coldness. Upon closer examination, like Li Man or Zhang Ling, they could tell right away that Lin Shuangshuang’s indifference wasn’t genuine.

Lin Shuangshuang’s personality was more about being poor at communicating with others, leading to introversion and reclusiveness, completely different from the true coldness exhibited by this man.

Seeing this man made Lin Shuangshuang’s heart stir because she knew this man! His name was Chi Shaolong, and in Lin Shuangshuang’s previous life, Chi Shaolong’s reputation was very renowned!

His emergence was almost as if he appeared out of nowhere; there was no prior news. The world only knew he was a top fighter cultivated by the Capital Base, appearing to complete many high-risk missions and eradicating many superpowered individuals in private bases who didn’t value human life!

Later, Chi Shaolong was hailed as the number one master, even to the point where people would turn pale at hearing his name, and this prestigious reputation was personally earned by Chi Shaolong, without any dispute from others.

Lin Shuangshuang knew about Chi Shaolong because, in her past life, Li Man was very interested in Chi Shaolong, even actively designing ’coincidental’ encounters with him multiple times, making her intentions of goodwill very clear, but Chi Shaolong always remained indifferent towards Li Man.

Although Li Man was extremely enthusiastic about Chi Shaolong, Lin Shuangshuang could sense that Li Man didn’t actually like Chi Shaolong much because when she looked at him, there was no emotion.

Li Man’s interactions with Chi Shaolong were solely to gain his favor. To that end, she even deliberately leaked Chi Shaolong’s information to his rivals, only then to play the good guy to gain his goodwill, without caring whether Chi Shaolong might actually get hurt or even killed as a result!

It can be said that Li Man’s behavior lacked any trace of love, yet she insisted on displaying an obsession with Chi Shaolong, which made Lin Shuangshuang feel very strange.

Thinking back now, given Li Man’s self-interested nature, the only explanation is that Chi Shaolong had something on him that was of great benefit to Li Man, perhaps his affection could bring her significant advantages, which is why Li Man went to such lengths to curry favor with Chi Shaolong.

Lin Shuangshuang herself had no particular feelings towards Chi Shaolong; in her previous life, she had only met him twice. And each time, Chi Shaolong’s attitude towards her was fine; he did not scorn her despite her reputation being poor. Lin Shuangshuang even felt that Chi Shaolong’s demeanor towards her was gentler than towards Li Man, who tirelessly sought his favor.

Of course, Lin Shuangshuang wouldn’t narcissistically think Chi Shaolong was interested in her, for Chi Shaolong’s attitude towards Li Man was icy to the point of not even wanting to talk, while his so-called gentler demeanor towards Lin Shuangshuang was merely not giving her the cold shoulder. In truth, it was at the level of a stranger, but given Chi Shaolong’s consistently cold personality, there developed an illusion that he was especially gentle to Lin Shuangshuang.

Although she thought a lot, it was only a momentary thing, and Lin Shuangshuang wasn’t about to lose her composure in front of everyone. Her demeanor remained calm; Chi Shaolong was neither her enemy nor her friend—just a familiar stranger. Although Li Man’s particular attention to him made Lin Shuangshuang slightly mindful, it was not enough to stir any real emotions within her.

The Chi Shaolong who came to welcome them also fully displayed his icy personality. He did not speak to anyone; he merely glanced over the crowd, then turned his body slightly, indicating them to enter. With that, he turned around and led the way.

Although this base was underground, it was very bright inside, illuminated on all sides as if it were daylight. As people walked within, the sound of their shoes echoed metallically through the corridor, as if the base was entirely made of metal, which explained its survival through the second evolution of the world.

On both sides of the hallway, there were many rooms. Some doors were tightly closed, while others were open, through which one could see rooms filled with various experimental equipment, large and small, along with many plant specimens, and even branches, leaves, and fruits of mutant plants.

Chi Shaolong led Lin Shuangshuang and the others to a large room at the end of the corridor. Inside, it was a place resembling a living room, with a television, a sofa, and a dining area. The room was quite large, with no less than thirty people inside.

These individuals stood in the living room, looking towards the entrance, each with a mix of anticipation and anxiety on their faces. They had been trapped here for a long time and were more eager for outside news than Lin Shuangshuang and her companions were keen to understand this place!

The stern-faced old man and the middle-aged man who had handed him the instrument earlier stood at the forefront of the crowd. Their faces revealed little emotion, evidently more composed.

After everyone entered, Song Yuhang and Wang Wei went over to communicate with the old man. It was evident that the old man had a fondness for military personnel like Wang Wei and Song Yuhang; having them speak could facilitate better intelligence sharing. Meanwhile, Lin Shuangshuang and the others were arranged to sit aside and chat with the remaining people under the middle-aged man’s arrangement, while also nibbling on some fruits.

To say they were chatting would indeed be more like exchanging information. Lin Shuangshuang’s group shared news from the outside, while the people inside shared what they knew about this particular area in return.

The secret weapon for getting information on Lin Shuangshuang’s side was Zhang Ling, who flashed a sweet smile and instantly donned her long-lost innocent façade, every gesture exuding a vibe of fragility yet resilience, with a gentle and sweet smile, endearingly calling everyone brother and sister.