42: Chapter 42 Going through fire and water, Brother Hong!

"Of course, the quotation could not simply be completed inside the armored vehicle's compartment."

"Just as Chu Hong and Wang Suming returned to Huangshan Base City, the various Pioneer Squads that had followed closely behind in a grand procession filed into the city under the dumbfounded gazes of the city guards."

"What is going on today? Could it be that some secret realm shattered and the monsters inside ran out?"

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"The officer in charge of guarding the city today walked over quickly."

"It was only after Wang Qinghai and Director Huang Miao explained things to him that he finally breathed a sigh of relief and let the guarding soldiers relax."

"Classmate Chu Hong, are we heading to the guild first, or should we go straight to the military department?"

"Director Huang Miao and Wang Qinghai both looked at Chu Hong, waiting for his answer."

"However, Chu Hong shook his head and glanced to the side at the fatty Wang Suming, who had been tightly gripping the ropes binding the loot package from start to finish."

"He smiled slightly."

"Director Huang, could you please take us to the Jinsheng Residential Area first? I am all alone, but this brother of mine risked his life to come out here with me, yet he still has parents at home worrying about him."

"Wang Suming was stunned."

"Then, when he looked at Chu Hong, his eye sockets instantly turned red."

"Brother Hong, this, there's no rush. I can just make a call to my dad. It's not worth the trouble, let's take care of the important business first—"

"This is the important business! The lizard priests grimoire is right in our hands and won't fly away. This is the base city, and no one dares to cause trouble here, but if Uncle and Auntie don't see you in person, they will definitely not feel at ease."

"Chu Hong paused and patted his shoulder."

"Fatty, having parents worry about you is a good thing, but... don't let them worry."

"Wang Suming was moved, took a few deep breaths, and managed to hold back the tears that were almost about to burst from his eyes."

"Director Huang Miao and Wang Qinghai exchanged glances, and for the first time, an expression beyond rigid solemnity appeared on the latter's face."

"Nodding with a gratified smile, he said, 'Good, then let's send you home first to report that you're safe.'"

"Jinsheng Residential Villa Area."

"Ever since their son followed Chu Hong to the Pioneers Guild and was rumored to be heading out of the city to a secret realm, the look of worry on Father Wang and Mother Wang's faces had not faded away for a single moment."

"He is simply an idiot! Whatever that kid Chu Hong says, he dares to follow! What Longming Sacred Academy exams? He's going to cut off the Wang family's last shred of incense in the secret realm!"

"Bicker, bicker, bicker! When he left this morning, why didn't you stop him? Now you're yelling at me!"

"You're his mother too, couldn't you have persuaded him?"

"Even you couldn't persuade him, could I?"

"Such arguments had never stopped ever since Wang Suming went out with Chu Hong."

"Barking dog sounds suddenly came from the courtyard outside the villa. Just as Father Wang was about to burst into curses out of anger, he suddenly seemed to hear something, and his expression abruptly changed."

"He hurriedly looked out the window."

"To his surprise, rows upon rows of vehicles were parked in front of his villa at some unknown time, among which there were even a few armored vehicles."

"Father Wang's lips trembled. When his gaze caught the insignia of the Pioneers Guild on the armored vehicle, his legs involuntarily began to grow slightly weak."

"The scene that had persisted all morning, appearing over and over again in his mind—the one he least wanted to see—now couldn't help but begin surfacing in his thoughts."

"S-Son, m-my son..."

"His face was pale as death, as if he had already seen the corpse, or fragmented remains, of his foolish son being carried back after the armored vehicle opened."

"However."

"Hhahahaha! Dad! Mom! I'm back!"

"A loud and somewhat piercing laughter, accompanied by excited shouting, suddenly came from outside the window. Father Wang and Mother Wang widened their eyes, and then saw their foolish son jumping down from the armored vehicle safe and sound."

"One of his hands seemed to be pulling something out from inside with all his might."

"Father Wang's brain was still lagging, but Mother Wang had already reacted with excitement first."

"She hurried to run downstairs."

"Dad! Mom!"

"When Father Wang and Mother Wang looked at their son, who had not a single injury on him and looked glowing and radiant like he had just returned from a massive shopping spree, the heart that had been hanging for a whole day finally relaxed at this moment."

"Father Wang looked in puzzlement at the many big figures following behind."

"Kid, this is..."

"Hello, Mr. Wang. I am a Director of our Huangshan Base City Pioneers Guild, and my surname is Huang..." Director Huang Miao stepped forward and sincerely took the initiative to shake Father Wang's hand."

"Upon hearing Director Huang Miao's self-introduction, the latter instantly couldn't help drawing a sharp breath."

"Looking at his own smug-looking brat."

"With just a glance, Father Wang, who knew how much weight this rascal pulled, immediately shifted his gaze to Chu Hong standing aside."

"Chu Hong smiled and nodded: 'Don't worry, Uncle. Fatty and I gained some benefits in the secret realm, which will be of great help to our base city. We came back this time just to let you know we're safe, and we still have to head over to the guild later.'"

"Hearing this, Father Wang immediately relaxed."

"He excitedly led everyone inside."

"Wang Suming sat beside his parents, gesticulating excitedly as he recounted what happened in the secret realm today."

"Of course."

"He was no fool; his boss's intelligence was absolutely incomparably precious, so he only symbolically said a few words describing the battles and the environment in the secret realm."

"Dad, look, what did I bring back for our family... Ta-da!"

"Wang Suming pulled out a huge golden dog head from his backpack."

"This is a four-slot massive gold! It's worth at least seven to eight hundred thousand source energy points!"

"Father Wang widened his eyes: 'Seven to eight hundred thousand source energy points?! Goodness, how many times could this buy our family's lives! No, I, I have to enshrine this thing!'"

"Mother Wang looked at Chu Hong beside her with red eyes and reached out to grab one of his hands."

"Xiaohong, that brat Suming must have dragged you down. How could he have that kind of ability?"

"Chu Hong smiled: 'Auntie, you're wrong. Fatty's initial skill was a huge help; otherwise, look at that package, I wouldn't have been able to bring it back.'"

"Leaving Fatty and Father Wang and Mother Wang behind to talk about the day's events,"

"Chu Hong gave Director Huang Miao and Wang Qinghai a wink. As the few of them walked out of the villa, Chu Hong slowly spoke."

"'The two of you saw the family inside just now, right? The first condition for me selling the lizard priests grimoire, which is also a mandatory condition, is that... no matter which side ultimately obtains this item, they must protect the Wang family. At the very least... do not let them be targeted and bullied in the base city.'"

"Director Huang Miao nodded, while Wang Qinghai's face wore a strange smile."

"'It seems that Classmate Chu Hong holds this family very dear,' Wang Qinghai said."

"'In a person's life, having a friend who dares to brave a den of tigers and dragons with you and risk their lives just because of a single word from you is far more precious than so-called massive gold and red items.'"

"Chu Hong let out a lingering sigh and looked up at the grey sky."

"He couldn't tell whether this world was a game world with a realism so high he couldn't distinguish it, or a real world."

"But without a doubt, after transmigrating here, that damned fatty Wang Suming was truly a 'game configuration' he didn't want to lose."

"'Very well! With your words, even if this red collectible does not ultimately fall into the hands of our Armed Forces Department, our Armed Forces Department is still willing to grant this family a certain degree of care.'"

"Wang Qinghai nodded."

"After a short while, Wang Suming walked out of his home looking refreshed."

"Waving his hand grandly,"

"'Brother Hong! Let's go! Navigate to the mountain of daggers and sea of fire!'"

"..."

"Huangshan Base City Pioneers Guild."

"Coming here for the second time, Chu Hong and Wang Suming were taken directly to the top floor of this castle-like building."

"In a conference room overlooking the entire Huangshan Base City, when Chu Hong was brought here, several figures were already seated on both sides of the table inside."

"Among them, seated in the main seat was unexpectedly an old man that Chu Hong had only ever been able to see on television news."

"Wearing an exquisite and proper white martial arts suit, he had a benevolent expression and extraordinary majesty."

"The Lord of Huangshan Base City, Jiang Xingdong."

"On both sides of him, a man dressed in a military uniform similar in style to Wang Qinghai's sat quietly, while opposite him was a long-haired woman wearing knight armor on her upper body."

"Behind Chu Hong came Wang Suming's suppressed yet excited voice."

"'Brother Hong! Look quickly, it's Lan Yujing, the captain-general of the Rose Pioneer Team!'"

"However, Chu Hong's expression was somewhat bizarre."

"He cast a sidelong glance at Director Huang Miao beside him, whose face also clearly bore a trace of embarrassment."

"The one who asked Director Huang Miao to offer his backside as well over the phone earlier was most likely the person right in front of him, right?"

"Looking pure and flawless, exuding a heroic and striking air... yet her words were so wild."