Chapter 833: 503, Growth_2

The security personnel were taken aback for a moment, as they didn’t expect this young girl to display such a calm and composed presence.

Soon, someone responded quietly, “Alright, I’ll wash the car in a bit.”

“Thank you,” Li Tongyun swiftly walked into the villa, and saw Nan Gengchen and Liu Dezhu sitting on the sofa, looking dejected.

Li Tongyun calmly surveyed her surroundings, “Where’s my mom?”

“Went out to buy groceries,” Nan Gengchen said listlessly.

“Then what are you doing?” Li Tongyun asked expressionlessly.

“We’re thinking about how to help Brother Chen,” Nan Gengchen explained.

Li Tongyun sneered. She was like a different person depending on whether Jiang Xue was present or not, “Ever since this return, you’ve both looked so downcast that anyone who doesn’t know better might think you two were the ones captured.”

Liu Dezhu scratched his head, “It’s because we can’t help. Knowing Brother Chen is suffering but being completely unable to assist…”

Li Tongyun shook her head and said, “Then focus on cultivating, day and night. Use every spare moment to empower Luo Wanya’s people. Your job is to relentlessly improve yourselves until one day you can be of help. If it weren’t for school, I’d spend every moment cultivating to help Brother Qing Chen sooner. You have plenty of time but you’re wasting it.”

Nan Gengchen and Liu Dezhu, on the verge of adulthood, were both scolded by a young girl.

Yet neither of them felt it was wrong.

The two exchanged a glance, and Nan Gengchen suddenly asked, “Li Tongyun, Brother Chen said your cultivation aptitude is the best. What level are you now?”

Li Tongyun looked at him and said, “I’m already C-Class. Don’t waste time. If we can’t do anything now, then cultivate. Even if something happens to Brother Qing Chen, you’ll need the strength to avenge him. Hu Xiaoniu is stronger than you both in this regard. He temporarily left the Daytime villa because he knows what Daytime needs.”

Nan Gengchen was stunned. Li Tongyun’s cultivation progress hadn’t fallen behind at all, in fact, it was even a bit faster than his.

Previously, when Qing Chen mentioned Li Tongyun had the best cultivation aptitude, Nan Gengchen didn’t take it to heart.

Bear in mind, Li Tongyun, under Jiang Xue’s supervision, had to spend half her time at school every day.

Generally, this young girl always appeared carefree, never concerning herself with Daytime’s matters and contentedly playing her role as the group’s “little rich girl” in their chat.

Until Qing Chen’s unexpected incident, she seemed like a different person, locking herself in her room every time she returned home.

Nan Gengchen thought she was shutting herself in because she was sad.

Now it seemed that wasn’t the case. She was utilizing every available moment for cultivation.

Liu Dezhu watched Li Tongyun head upstairs and muttered, “Doesn’t it feel like the young girl has changed into a different person?”

Nan Gengchen sighed, “She hasn’t changed. It’s just that with Brother Chen here, she didn’t need to reveal this side of herself.”

…

Outside Haicheng’s ‘Azure’ parachuting training base.

This was originally a publicly operating skydiving base, but over a month ago, it was suddenly bought by Hu Corporation.

Then it was closed down.

This move was quite baffling, given the value of a skydiving base, especially with its four helicopters, which were quite costly.

Hu Corporation bought it and then closed it, seemingly wasting money deliberately.

Only a few knew that the ‘Azure’ parachuting training base wasn’t completely shut down but was exclusive to only one person, with all its equipment and coaches serving exclusively for that individual’s use.

A speeding off-road vehicle approached, with several young people waiting at the entrance.

The off-road vehicle slowly stopped, and the window lowered.

Hu Xiaoniu, inside the car, frowned at the young people, “Chen Sui? I already made it clear over the phone that I won’t join the Matrix.”

Zhang Tianzhen, sitting cross-legged in the front seat, was cultivating, and even as the car stopped, he didn’t pause his practice or lift his eyelids.

Chen Sui spoke earnestly, “Xiao Niu, Tianzhen, we’ve known each other for quite a while, and you two are considered quite successful Time Travelers within Haicheng. Why join an out-of-town Time Traveler organization?”

“Is there a problem with that?” Hu Xiaoniu retorted.

Chen Sui thought for a moment and said, “Matrix’s founding principle is to protect Haicheng’s Time Travelers. You know that the Inside World Federation’s civil war is about to start again. Given your special status in City 18, if you join Matrix, it would significantly help us. So, I’m sincerely inviting you both to join Matrix.”

Hu Xiaoniu shook his head, “We prefer Daytime.”

Chen Sui added, “You are Daytime members, so you must know about Qing Chen being captured by Jindai. Now, Daytime’s unwise involvement in a crisis is imminent. Leaving now would be sensible, ensuring that when Jindai retaliates against Daytime, you and your families won’t be affected.”

Zhang Tianzhen suddenly opened his eyes, “If Daytime faces trouble, and we leave to save ourselves, then when Matrix faces trouble, we’ll leave Matrix too. Such people, do you want us?”

Chen Sui replied, “I won’t let Matrix get into such a position, at least I won’t drag the entire organization into a risky situation.”

“That’s an interesting perspective,” Zhang Tianzhen contemplated and said, “You want us in Matrix because of our positions in Heng Society and our relationship with Li’s Financial Group. You believe we’ve become elite Time Travelers and shouldn’t be burdened by Daytime. But you’re utterly wrong. Drive, Xiao Niu.”

Having said that, Hu Xiaoniu stepped on the gas pedal, driving into the parachuting base.

Leaving behind Matrix members at the gate, puzzled, unsure of where they went wrong.

Within the parachuting base, the helicopters were ready and had received air control clearances, awaiting Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen’s arrival.

On the ground, a staff member with a helmet and goggles waved a guiding light stick, signaling it was clear for take-off.

Hu Xiaoniu geared up in his Flying Squirrel Suit, while Zhang Tianzhen inspected every detail post take-off, ensuring there were no errors in Hu Xiaoniu’s equipment, checking the main and backup chutes thoroughly, as part of his Protector duties.

The helicopter gradually ascended into the skies, with its door open, and Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen sat by the edge, letting the wind whip around them.

Zhang Tianzhen laughed, “Back when we messed with the Chen Clan in City 7 and fled to Los Angeles City, who would have imagined we’d become so sought after someday.”

Hu Xiaoniu gazed at the azure sky and said, “Yeah, Chen Sui’s biggest mistake is thinking that with our abilities and status in the Inner World, there’s no need to take risks alongside Daytime. The issue is, everything we have today was given by Daytime.”

At some point, they had become the envy of many Time Travelers.

But Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen clearly remembered how they had reached this point.

The helicopter shook slightly, and Zhang Tianzhen asked, “Are you going to complete the life-and-death challenge today? You could wait for a better day.”

Hu Xiaoniu smiled, “This is the best weather we’ve had in half a month. I don’t want to wait any longer. The sooner we complete the eight life-and-death challenges, the sooner we can return to Daytime. Someone is waiting for us.”

“I never quite understood why you insist on these life-and-death challenges,” Zhang Tianzhen sighed, “What are they for, exactly?”

Hu Xiaoniu pondered for a moment, “Perhaps it’s about seeking order within ourselves on the brink between life and death. Tianzhen, we can’t delay anymore. We can’t let Brother Chen shoulder all the pressure.”

The pilot in the front seat gave a thumbs up, indicating they had reached the intended altitude.

Zhang Tianzhen suddenly said, “I won’t dissuade you anymore… after all, I also miss the days at the Daytime villa.”

Hu Xiaoniu felt the fierce wind outside the cabin and knew he had to accelerate his growth.

He turned to Zhang Tianzhen, smiled, “See you at the end.”

With that, Hu Xiaoniu took a deep breath and put on his goggles.

He glanced once more at the vast sky, then spread his arms and leaped out.

…

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