Chapter 1231 Sudden mutation
At this moment, Jia Daiquan, with a gloomy face, parted the silent crowd and strode over.
He first glared at Long Hao fiercely, the meaning in his eyes was very clear: I'll deal with you later!
Then, his gaze turned to Xiong Yuting, who had been pointed at with a gun and whose temperament remained cold, her purple eyes filled with displeasure.
With just one glance, Jia Daiquan felt a sudden chill run down his spine.
He was a veteran who had crawled out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and his intuition was far sharper than that of former elite soldiers like Long Hao.
This girl...something's wrong! Something's very wrong!
It was a dangerous aura that transcended the human realm, bordering on that of an apex predator. Although it was being carefully concealed, the oppressive feeling that originated from the level of life itself was undeniable.
She's definitely not an ordinary girl!!
Forcibly suppressing the pounding in his heart, Jia Daiquan subconsciously tried to remain calm, unlike Long Hao who was so agitated. Instead, he took a deep breath and tried to make his tone sound steady:
"Miss, is there anything I can help you with?"
Xiong Yuting seemed to have a slight reaction to Jia Daiquan's deliberately softened tone.
Her cold, purple eyes shifted from Long Hao's gun barrel and landed on the newly appeared middle-aged man, whose aura was more solid.
My gaze lingered on his face for a moment, then swept over the badges and uniform on his shoulders, finally settling on his waist, which was also holstered.
She did not answer, nor did she show any sign of understanding or compliance.
The cold, predatory aura hadn't dissipated, but the initial sense of offense seemed to have faded, replaced by a purer, more evaluative curiosity.
She tilted her head slightly, as if trying to observe Jia Daiquan more clearly.
This movement caused her disheveled hair to fall, exposing more of her stunning beauty to the air, which once again drew suppressed gasps from the surrounding survivors.
Purple eyes?
At that moment, Jia Daiquan's alarm bells went off as he clearly saw the girl's appearance!
But the girl's attention clearly returned to the weapon, and she became interested in him, this "greater threat."
He maintained a calm demeanor, with one hand behind his back, and secretly gave Long Hao a series of hand gestures that said, "Stay on guard, do not make any rash moves, call for backup."
Since being wounded in the Battle of Zhanjiang, Jia Daiquan's personality has undergone a drastic change. He has become extremely cautious and will never act rashly without being absolutely certain of success.
Even with a 95% success rate, it would still be extremely risky for him.
Moreover, with such a dense concentration of survivors here, any use of force could easily result in significant friendly fire incidents. Having just been severely reprimanded by both the military and political leaders of Chongqing, he was naturally very cautious.
Therefore, Jia Daiquan is currently making sure his voice sounds completely non-threatening:
"Miss, there are too many people here, it's not convenient to talk."
"I'm the person in charge here. Come to my office, have a drink of water, and we can talk slowly. What do you think?"
He tried to guide the conversation using relatively neutral, even somewhat benevolent, words like "water" and "office."
At the same time, he slightly turned his body to make way for the SUVs on the side of the road, a gesture that seemed like an invitation, but in reality, he was trying to guide her to an area that was easier to control and away from dense crowds.
Xiong Yuting's gaze followed his movements and landed on the SUV.
She clearly had no concept of "office" or "drinking water," but the steel object quickly caught her attention.
She had seen it many times in the wild. Although the shapes were different, it was very dangerous. After flashing a light, it could launch something that could kill large numbers of zombies and mutated creatures.
At this moment, the terrifying monster actually opened her abdominal cavity?
Pure curiosity temporarily overshadowed the displeasure of being offended and the potential for aggression.
She ignored Jia Daiquan's words, took a step, and walked straight towards the SUV with a slightly stiff but unusually light gait.
Her gaze swept over the car's lines, tires, and the interior of the open doors, as if she were studying a peculiar specimen.
Seeing the girl actually walk towards the SUV, Jia Daiquan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and the tense muscles in his back relaxed slightly.
The worst-case scenario—an immediate conflict—was temporarily avoided.
Once she gets on the bus and leaves the crowded public area, she can regain control of the situation.
Once inside the Supervisory Bureau's territory, surrounded by high walls and elite guards, no matter how strange or dangerous she was, she couldn't cause much trouble.
He followed without making a sound, while giving Long Hao a wink. Long Hao understood and immediately pressed the earpiece, quickly issuing instructions in a very low voice.
Xiong Yuting walked to the car and, almost without hesitation, bent down and climbed into the spacious back seat.
She sat upright, still with that stiffness that seemed out of place in her surroundings, but her purple eyes were immediately drawn to everything inside the car.
The dashboard, shimmering with a faint light, the leather-wrapped steering wheel, the suspended walkie-talkie, even the window switches... all of this was incredibly new to her.
She stretched out her pale fingers, tentatively trying to touch the nylon mesh on the back of the seat in front of her. Her movements were careful and focused, like a child getting into a car for the first time, but deep in her eyes, there was still a cold innocence.
Jia Daiquan got into the passenger seat from the other side and whispered to the driver, "Back at the station, drive carefully." The driver, a silent veteran, nodded and started the engine.
The off-road vehicle slowly drove away from the water point and merged into the street. Almost at the same time, four Mengshi 3 armored assault vehicles with the logo of the Supervision Bureau and a fierce appearance silently drove out from the alleys and intersections on both sides of the street.
Like tacit guardians, two in front and two behind, they steadily protected Jia Daiquan's off-road vehicle in the middle.
On top of these armored vehicles, the massive 12.7mm vehicle-mounted heavy machine guns gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and the machine gunners, dressed in full combat uniforms and wearing tactical helmets, scanned their surroundings with sharp eyes.
The entire convoy drove towards the location of the supervisory bureau with a steady yet imposing presence.
Inside the car, Xiong Yuting seemed oblivious to the extra "iron box" outside; her attention was completely drawn to a lucky charm hanging inside the car, swaying slightly with the vehicle's movement.
She stared at the swaying red tassel, her purple eyes following its movements, revealing a childlike focus.
Jia Daiquan observed her actions through the rearview mirror, his vigilance not relaxing at all, but rather deepening.
This girl is a walking contradiction; she acts like a clueless child in every way, yet she also gives off such a dangerous vibe...
As a battle-hardened veteran, Jia Daiquan had an almost obsessive trust in his intuition. His cautious approach to the girl before him was also due to his gut feeling flashing wildly...
Attacking at such close range might subdue the opponent, but the casualties would be substantial, and these casualties would very likely include the attacker and their teammates...
...
As the convoy passed through the streets, which were gradually returning to order, the survivors on the roadside gave way, watching the imposing convoy with awe.
However, just as the car was about to enter the headquarters of the Bureau of Supervision, which was like a military fortress, a sudden change occurred!
