To be honest, Xu Xin really wanted to go with her.
Thatās District 1, territory heās never set foot in before.
But remembering Xu Yingās instructions, to not go out before the world tree has fully grown, and that the creature sent people to kill him...
Heās actually not very worried about something happening. At least he thinks that staying around Crystal City, or within the 188th district under the influence of the world tree, shouldnāt be a problem.
But Shi Wanyun is going to District 1.
District 1 is not protected by the world tree or Crystal City, and situations like Shi Wanyunās have happened there.
If he goes, itās basically walking into a trap.
Moreover, although Shi Wanyun can teleport, she must rely on a teleportation device.
In other words, she can only teleport back to her treehouse, or... to that bizarre world tree on the other side of Earth.
If she wants to meet with other powerhouses in District 1, she definitely needs to use the transmission array there, teleporting between transmission arrays in District 1.
And the transmission array there is completely controlled by the other side. If he dares to use it...
Who knows if he would be sabotaged and sent to some unknown place.
Now, when that half-human, half-alien creature covered in eyes clearly wants to kill him, he absolutely cannot run around.
"...I wonāt go with you, but you canāt go alone. After all, your situation isnāt very optimistic right now."
Xu Xin looked at Shi Wanyun who was drawing teleportation array patterns with mutant creature blood on the ground.
"So, youāre afraid Iāll run?" Shi Wanyun paused her hand movement, looking up at him.
"I said, I already trust you." Xu Xin waved his hand, "But now, youāre basically a... traitor to them."
"...Youāre right." Shi Wanyun continued drawing teleportation array patterns, "But I donāt think the creature would go to such lengths for someone like me."
"From Number 5ās attitude, youāre not just anyone but an indispensable genius." Xu Xin shook his head.
Then he swiped open his watch and called Lou FeiāEr, explaining the situation to her.
"Escort Shi Wanyun to District 1? Sure, no problem!" Lou FeiāEr agreed immediately.
"Is Jin Yue with you?"
"Yes, do you want her to come too?"
"Yeah, you two have both injected the gene serum and have bodies with mutant bloodlines, so you two are the most suitable."
"What about Xiaotaozi? Should she come too?" Lou FeiāEr asked.
"Exactly! I want to go too!" Zeng Taoās voice came from the other side, clearly showing they were all together, "Iāll go crazy if I stay here, let me go too!"
"You canāt." Xu Xin rejected her bluntly, "You havenāt injected the gene serum yet, and donāt forget, you have an important task."
Sheās supposed to assist Ma Hongwei in creating portable heavy thermal weapons!
Besides, thereās another reason.
He chose Lou FeiāEr and Jin Yue because Yingying confirmed Lou FeiāEr is not part of their team, and Jin Yue is basically impossible to be.
The possibility that the two of them are targeted by alien invaders is the smallest, and their respective districts are also the least dangerous.
But Zeng Tao herself has special abilities, and she might be like Qin Fu, a member of the research team in that timeline.
If she goes, there might be unnecessary trouble.
"Oh..." Zeng Tao let out a somewhat disappointed sound, "Alright, I got it..."
"So should we head out now?" Lou FeiāErās voice held a hint of excitement, probably because she found going to District 1 very thrilling. Her tone was already somewhat impatient.
"This isnāt a vacation." Xu Xin warned, "Your operation this time is dangerous, so be careful. You and Jin Yue get ready, and once youāre ready, come..."
He glanced at Shi Wanyun.
Shi Wanyun was still crouched down drawing teleportation array patterns, not lifting her head, she said softly, "Let them come here, Iāll take them to my treehouse first."
"Just come to my treehouse, Shi Wanyun will lead you."
"Okay, once weāre ready, weāll come!"
After disconnecting, Xu Xin called Ji Chaoyang, and explained the situation to him.
"Thatās it. How are things on your end?" Xu Xin asked.
"Iāve already informed all survivors through the district channel that the whole of 188th district is under the protection of the world tree, and they can come and seek refuge with us anytime. Most of them are now tempted and ready to take action.
For District 1, Iāve issued the same invitation on the alliance channel, and informed them of our advantages here. Survivors from District 1 are also starting to get restless."
Ji Chaoyangās tone was noticeably more relaxed than before.
"...So it means weāre just short a catalyst." Xu Xin looked at Shi Wanyun still drawing teleportation array patterns.
"Yes, hopefully Shi Wanyun can succeed."
When ending the call, Shi Wanyun happened to finish the last stroke of the teleportation array patterns, stood up, and sat on the sofa without further actions.
"Donāt you need to prepare something?" Xu Xin asked her.
"Me? No need." Shi Wanyun shook her head slightly, "In my treehouse, I have everything."