Chapter 687: Just Want to Lay Flat

Chapter 687 — Just Want to Lay Flat

Zhu Zheng asked curiously, "You want that many sets—are they for your friends?"

After all, once they officially became members of the temporary investigation team, Tengu, that combat suit would definitely be standard gear.

But Zhang Yi wasn’t just thinking about himself.

He had a lot of companions back home—he figured it’d be best if everyone had a set.

Zhang Yi nodded.

"I should be able to get one set for myself, right? As for the others, I’ll use my points to exchange for them. Is that okay?"

Hearing this, Baili Changqing quickly reminded him,

"Zhang Yi, that stuff is Blizzard City's top-level classified tech. It can’t be allowed to circulate outside."

But Zhu Zheng interrupted him.

"Why not?"

Baili Changqing: "..."

Zhu Zheng’s gaze was burning as he stared at Zhang Yi.

To redeem his honor and crush Moon of Corrosion once and for all, he was willing to satisfy almost any condition Zhang Yi proposed.

As long as this kid, who could counter the enemy’s causality manipulation, agreed to join Tengu.

Zhu Zheng was a soldier, but he was also a leader with serious commanding ability.

He knew exactly how to win people’s loyalty—never be stingy when it mattered most.

He crossed his arms and said,

"It’s just a few combat suits. If you want to exchange your points for them, go ahead—follow your heart. After all, we're all on the same side!"

Zhang Yi quickly waved his hand.

"Hey, I just said I’ll participate in the operation this time—but that doesn't mean I’m agreeing to join Blizzard City officially. I still prefer chilling in my little nest."

Zhu Zheng chuckled,

"That's fine, no rush to make a decision."

Right now, the priority was wiping out Moon of Corrosion.

As long as Zhang Yi could help him deal with them, Zhu Zheng would even call him "Big Brother" if necessary.

"Then, if there’s nothing else, can I head out now?"

Zhang Yi pointed over his shoulder toward the door.

He was itching to go exchange for a few sets of black combat suits.

The one he'd worn before had been secretly lent to him by Baili Changqing—and he had already returned it.

Now he couldn't wait to get his own.

Zhu Zheng smiled and nodded.

"Of course. Let Baili Changqing go with you."

"And while you’re at it—you’ll also get to meet someone very special today."

Hearing this, both Zhang Yi and Baili Changqing looked at him curiously.

"Someone... special?"

"How special?"

Zhang Yi couldn’t help getting curious.

Zhu Zheng grew serious.

"This time, we’ve learned from the mistakes of last time. We will not underestimate the enemy’s strength again—we're deploying overwhelming force to crush them."

"Because of that, I contacted several other investigation teams who are out on missions."

Zhang Yi's eyes narrowed slightly.

"More investigation teams are coming?"

Baili Changqing swallowed nervously.

"Which team...?"

Zhu Zheng smiled lightly.

"The Reincarnation Squad."

The moment he said that, Baili Changqing’s face instantly lit up with joy.

Zhang Yi could feel his genuine happiness.

Clearly, someone in the Reincarnation Squad had a close bond with him.

"That’s great! If it's them, our chances just went way up!"

Zhu Zheng nodded.

"Most of the other squads are tied up with critical tasks and can't return. Only the Reincarnation Squad just finished their mission up north. The moment they got my message, they rushed back at full speed."

"Once you two squads join forces, you’ll definitely be able to wipe out Moon of Corrosion in one blow!"

Zhu Zheng clenched his fist, the smile on his face barely masking the fierce hatred he felt toward Moon of Corrosion.

Zhang Yi scratched his cheek.

Honestly, he didn’t know much about the other investigation squads.

He had only heard a few names mentioned briefly by Baili Changqing.

The one that stuck with him most was the Rose Squad—because that team was made up entirely of women.

"Alright, I’ll cooperate well with them," Zhang Yi said.

He was getting a little curious about the Reincarnation Squad now.

But first, he was still eager to go claim his gear.

So after politely excusing himself, he left Zhu Zheng’s office.

Baili Changqing also got up to leave.

But Zhu Zheng called him back.

"Baili Changqing."

Zhu Zheng was still smiling, but the warmth vanished quickly, replaced by his usual cold, stern expression.

"Commander Zhu..."

Baili Changqing swallowed hard, feeling extremely nervous.

Zhu Zheng locked eyes with him, an intense light shooting from his brown pupils, making Baili Changqing’s back break out in cold sweat.

"Make sure you seize this opportunity."

"And—there better not be a next time."

Baili Changqing instantly understood.

His little scheme with Zhang Yi to deceive the district’s leadership—yeah, Zhu Zheng wasn’t dumb. He figured it out.

The only reason he wasn’t being punished now was because Blizzard City desperately needed manpower.

This was a last chance.

If Baili Changqing didn’t perform well during the upcoming operation—or if he screwed up again—he would absolutely be facing a court-martial and the harshest punishment possible.

"Yes, sir! Thank you, Commander Zhu!"

Baili Changqing snapped to attention, standing like a thick pillar.

Only after he finally left Zhu Zheng’s office did he realize his back was soaked with sweat and his legs were trembling slightly.

He let out a long sigh, his face pale.

But after expelling that chilled breath from his lungs, he felt a lot more relaxed inside.

He had survived... for now.

Zhang Yi was leaning against a nearby wall, watching calmly.

This matter didn’t concern him much anyway—and he knew Zhu Zheng wouldn't punish Baili Changqing right now, not when they needed every capable hand.

"You alright?" Zhang Yi asked.

Baili Changqing glanced around.

Sure enough, several Yan Yun Guards nearby were peeking over curiously.

He immediately straightened his back, pretending nothing had happened, and walked over to Zhang Yi.

"Nothing! Commander Zhu just encouraged me a bit, haha!"

Typical middle-aged pride—had to save face no matter what.

Zhang Yi didn’t call him out on it.

"Come on, take me to the weapon exchange. I only want those black combat suits—everything else, I don't care."

Zhang Yi didn’t lack daily necessities.

Only the cutting-edge tech weapons from Blizzard City’s warehouses could really tempt him.

Baili Changqing tilted his head and looked at him.

"Uh, the points required for those are pretty high. You sure you want to blow all your points on them?"

Zhang Yi casually touched his face and said,

"Well, I don't really need anything else right now."

"And besides—"

He gave a sly grin.

"When the time comes for the real assault on Moon of Corrosion, I’ll have free access to whatever weapons I want, right? I seriously doubt Commander Zhu would be stingy about that."

Baili Changqing was speechless.

He pointed at Zhang Yi and couldn't help blurting out,

"You... you really know how to scheme!"

Zhang Yi stuck his hands in his pockets with a satisfied smirk.

But Baili Changqing leaned in and said mysteriously,

"You know, you're still underestimating the district’s resources."

"The real good stuff—you haven't even seen it yet."

Author's Note