139: Beasts have invaded the city! The Ironclad Forest has been overrun!
As for Gu Chen's family...
They had suddenly moved into Real Estate.
This left the nearby neighbors in the dark about the family's true background. They only knew that because of its prime location and excellent floor plan, the apartment was a truly top-tier property. Many wealthy families had tried to secure it, only for the developer to ultimately tell them it was no longer for sale.
The apartment had been reclaimed by the Jingan District.
"What is the true background of this family, to be personally gifted a home in Real Estate by the Jingan District?"
"But that uncle and auntie look so simple; they don't seem like figures with any major background."
"Regardless, they are our neighbors now."
"Lately, there have been rumors circulating in the Imperial Capital that things might soon become unstable. I don't know what's going to happen, but it's made me feel quite apprehensive lately."
Recently, companies across the Imperial Capital have shortened their working hours.
Everyone was currently chatting in a group chat.
Of course.
Gu Dongshan and his wife hadn't joined the group chat yet; otherwise, the neighbors wouldn't be discussing matters concerning them.
"Wait, I just saw several young Martial Artists dressed in War Preparation Department uniforms entering our complex. Could something really be happening?"
"They seem to be heading to Building Three. I happened to see those Young Men in the elevator just now; they looked like they were going to the new neighbors' place."
Personnel from the War Preparation Department entering Real Estate was no small matter.
It immediately sparked a flurry of discussion in the group chat.
However, the building specifications of Real Estate were one unit per floor.
As a result, they had no way of knowing what was actually happening.
Anxiety began to spread.
These members of the War Preparation Department were, naturally, there to evacuate Gu Chen's parents from Jingan District in advance. As a district on the edge of the Imperial Capital and close to the Ancient God Forest, it would be fraught with danger if the Exotic Beasts there truly rioted. As Gu Chen was Great Xia's most important Genius, his parents were also primary targets for protection by the War Preparation Department.
"We haven't received any news about Junior Gu Chen being injured, so Uncle and Auntie, please don't worry. The signal environment near the Ancient God Forest has been damaged due to the battle between Grandmasters, so messages can't be received." These members of the War Preparation Department were all Juniors from the Gene Academy who had just joined the department and were currently on probation.
This also highlighted the current shortage of strength within Great Xia.
Hearing their words...
Gu Dongshan and his wife felt their racing hearts settle slightly.
"Uncle, Auntie, we will take you to Jinhuang District. It's located in the center of the Imperial Capital, and the War Preparation Department will ensure your safety. Junior Gu Chen is currently fighting hard on the battlefield; our department must clear away any worries he might have." The members of the War Preparation Department were extremely polite.
Being part of the War Preparation Department...
They understood even more clearly Great Xia's attitude toward that Genius.
It was already unprecedented.
Therefore, they were extremely polite to these two ordinary elderly people, not daring to show the slightest neglect.
Gu Dongshan glanced at Qin Yueru and then whispered, "These two kids are right. Chen'er is fighting on the battlefield right now. We can't let him worry. Following the arrangements will allow Chen'er to fight on the front lines with more peace of mind, without any concerns for home."
Qin Yueru nodded.
"But Xiao Ling..."
"Don't worry, you two. The Martial Artist High School has powerful Martial Artists. Even if Exotic Beasts come out to cause trouble, there won't be any problems."
Gu Dongshan and Qin Yueru nodded.
They then prepared to leave with the members of the War Preparation Department.
"Everything you need for daily life is available there. Uncle, Auntie, just pack some simple things."
Soon, Gu Dongshan and Qin Yueru were led downstairs by the three new members of the War Preparation Department.
This scene was witnessed by many residents of Real Estate.
The group chat immediately exploded.
"They really are from the War Preparation Department. What is the background of this family? People from the department came in person, but where are they taking them?"
"A true master never shows their face."
"I don't know what's going to happen in the Imperial Capital lately. The area near the Ancient God Forest seems to have been sealed off. I saw a large number of Martial Artists entering, and it seems even the various Gene Academies have joined in. I wonder how many young Martial Artists have arrived."
"Sigh, we're really facing troubles both at home and abroad now."
Meanwhile, Gu Dongshan and Qin Yueru were also asking about their son's situation.
He had only just started school not long ago.
Yet Gu Dongshan and Qin Yueru worried about their child's safety every day.
The path of a Martial Artist...
Was destined to be dangerous.
"Junior Gu Chen's name is probably the one we've heard the most since joining the War Preparation Department. The big shots there have Junior Gu Chen's name on their lips every day. They all say that Junior Gu Chen is the future hope of Great Xia."
"Uncle, Auntie, you've raised a wonderful son."
"His talent was even recognized by the Martial Dao True King of the Martial Combat Gene Academy. That Great One is a pillar of our Great Xia, someone who has turned the tide and saved the country from the brink of collapse."
At the mention of Gu Chen, the Young Men from the War Preparation Department couldn't help but praise him.
And what they said was the truth.
Gu Chen.
He was the most sought-after Genius in Great Xia.
They had only just joined the War Preparation Department as interns, yet when they dealt with the high-level officials, they often heard this name. When those big shots spoke of Gu Chen, their eyes shone with an infinite longing and expectation that the interns had never seen before.
Those usually stern high-ranking officials of the War Preparation Department...
Were all full of expectations for Gu Chen.
Hearing that their son was so outstanding...
Gu Dongshan and Qin Yueru were naturally filled with pride.
But just then...
The expressions of the three War Preparation Department members suddenly changed. They quickly moved to block Gu Dongshan and Qin Yueru, as if they had sensed a dangerous aura. Soon, their expressions became completely solemn.
"An Exotic Beast reached here so quickly?"
"Ah!"
"An Exotic Beast! Why would an Exotic Beast appear here!?"
Accompanied by two cries of alarm, an Exotic Beast appeared in front of Real Estate at some unknown time. Its body was a shimmering silver; it was a small, canine-like Exotic Beast. However, the aura it exuded caused the residents of Real Estate to turn pale with fright.
The Exotic Beasts were in chaos.
Near the Ancient God Forest, order was beginning to collapse.
The cold Forest's Iron Rule was spreading to the city, destined to bring about a cruel bloodbath.
"Uncle, Auntie, get back quickly!"
The three War Preparation Department members looked grave.
"Divine Strength Sixth Level."
All three of them were only at the Divine Strength Fourth Level Realm, having just graduated from the Gene Academy and joined the War Preparation Department. Facing a Divine Strength Sixth Level Exotic Beast, they had no chance of victory.