Wasteland Border Inspector-Chapter 271 - 122: Discussing Dao Seated—The Chess Pieces and the Chess Player

Chapter 271: Chapter 122: Discussing Dao Seated—The Chess Pieces and the Chess Player

The rain of the rainy season always comes suddenly.

Cheng Ye hadn’t reached the end of the doorway when cold raindrops began to fall behind him, at first just a few, but in the blink of an eye, they connected into a continuous line.

The scavengers waiting to go out all shrank their necks but didn’t move their feet.

Everyone was looking at the misty wilderness outside the inspection post, their eyes filled with an almost obsessive anticipation, as if something life-saving was hidden out there.

"Even though the Wanderer has left, the influence is still lingering, and it seems to be getting more severe..."

Cheng Ye stopped to observe, his brow slightly furrowed.

Compared to yesterday, the behavior of these people was becoming more abnormal, as if a fire was burning in each of their eyes.

The flames burning brightly were a thirst for "change."

Amplified by the Wanderer’s ability, it was growing wildly like weeds and was on the verge of getting out of control.

Luckily, the number of people hadn’t increased significantly compared to yesterday, which was a slight relief.

After observing for a while, Cheng Ye took out his badge and was about to swipe it to open the isolation gate when the door unexpectedly slid open from the inside.

Unexpectedly, it was Lei Hu who walked out, surrounded by more than a dozen guards.

"Inspector Cheng, good morning."

Lei Hu seemed in a good mood and immediately flashed a smile full of friendliness upon seeing him.

"Station Chief Lei, good morning!"

"Not late today, haha."

Lei Hu laughed heartily twice, "Just kidding, Station Chief Ding is waiting for you in my office. I was just saying that I’d have a guard wait for you and escort you up when you arrived, but this works out fine, you can head straight in."

"Yes."

Cheng Ye stepped aside, glancing at the increasing rain outside, "Station Chief Lei, there are quite a few scavengers outside. The Wanderer... well, please be careful not to be affected."

"Don’t worry!"

Lei Hu laughed more heartily and patted the gun at his waist, "I’ve been an inspector for over ten years; I have enough determination not to slip up so easily."

He paused, a hint of solemnity in his eyes as he pursed his lips, "There is an influence, but it’s not out of control yet. The situation outside is complex, but these scavengers are long-time residents of Happiness City. Helping them might increase their chances of survival."

"Thank you for your hard work, Station Chief Lei."

Cheng Ye nodded and didn’t say more.

But in his heart, a subtle thought arose as he scanned the line of scavengers.

Lei Hu showing concern for scavengers?

Normally possible, but in this situation, unless...

His gaze fixed on a short, stout figure that had just emerged from the rain, panting heavily.

As expected, it had arrived!

Cheng Ye’s pupils contracted imperceptibly for a moment, then he looked away as if nothing had happened and hurried through the isolation gate, not glancing back even once.

This world’s extraordinary creatures are too bizarre; whether it’s the Guardian Extraordinary or the mother source, their abilities far exceed imagination.

Who knows if those who enter the Coexistence State will develop even more abnormal perception abilities?

Buzz.

The isolation door slowly closed behind him, shutting out both the rain and the crowd.

At this moment.

Liu Kun, standing with his head lowered in the crowd, frowned slightly, and with some thought, looked in the direction of the isolation door.

At an angle invisible to anyone else, a creature resembling an eagle perched quietly on his shoulder.

Its feathers were entirely fiery red, like a burning flame, evidently existing in another dimension, invisible to the naked eye, yet exuding a mimetic presence capable of affecting reality.

And at the moment when Cheng Ye had glanced over, the Flame Eagle suddenly turned its head, sharply staring in the same direction.

Had Cheng Ye’s gaze lingered even half a second longer, the one man and one eagle’s eyes would have inevitably met.

But.

Cheng Ye was ultimately too cautious, merely glancing and immediately looking away, without the slightest pause.

The Flame Eagle watched for a moment, unable to detect any subsequent anomaly, its fiery feathers rustling slightly, seemingly a bit impatient, about to take flight.

However, at that moment, a loud shout came from the front of the line:

"Everyone pay attention! Line up properly!"

A guard stepped out from the crowd, holding a loudspeaker, "Station Chief Lei knows how hard all of you are working and is aware of the dangers of going out, so he specially requested a batch of outdoor aid materials... Everyone here will get a share!"

"If you want to receive yours, line up properly! No cutting in line, no making noise!"

"Otherwise, get out!"

The guard spoke unceremoniously, but the crowd erupted in cheers.

The oppressive atmosphere from the earlier rain and waiting was dispersed by the overwhelming joy, faces flushed with excitement, many even tiptoeing to look ahead, their throats issuing muffled thanks.

Influenced by this sound, the pondering in Liu Kun’s eyes instantly faded.

The next moment, he donned the same smile indistinguishable from the other scavengers, even waving his arms more vigorously than others, joining in the crowd’s cheers, perfectly blending into the fervent emotion.

Seeing this, the Flame Eagle’s restless feathers gradually calmed, as it tucked its head back under its wings.

"Hey, buddy, your arm looked like it was glowing just now?"

As Liu Kun was waving and cheering along with the crowd, a raspy voice suddenly came from behind him.

A middle-aged man in the row behind him craned his neck, a curious look in his eyes. Just now, as Liu Kun raised his arm and his sleeve slipped, he caught a glimpse of an unhealed wound on the back of the other’s arm.