75: Section 75

Although the Lighthouse still has no cure, for humanitarian reasons, they still have to bring people back if they are able.

"Okay!"

At the critical moment, Jing Yuan didn't say much.

But just as he was driving his gravity body toward Donnie, a Snake Dog snatched Donnie away.

Jing Yuan was stunned; in the end, Donnie still couldn't escape the fate of being infected by the crimson toxin and taken by a Phage Beast.

At this time, the team was retreating, and the following Snake Dogs were also catching up.

Mark, wearing his gravity body, was holding a chainsaw blade and slaughtering Snake Dogs in all directions!

Phage Beasts began to rush in from all sides.

The Wasteland Hunters team began to be overwhelmed.

The transport convoy was in front, and the gravity bodies were at the rear.

Phage Beasts appeared continuously to attack the convoy.

"Jing Yuan, go protect the convoy!" Mark immediately ordered.

Within the team, Mark was always the one guarding the very back.

Although this was a bit like individual heroism, Jing Yuan admired it.

Without a word, he caught up with the convoy.

"Penny! Get in the vehicle and cover me with the machine gun!"

"Okay!"

Penny jumped onto the vehicle and quickly took control of the machine gun.

Jing Yuan rushed out, using his Flying Cone and Greatsword to kill the Phage Beasts.

Jing Yuan glanced back and saw a gravity body hanging behind a transport truck.

Who would control a gravity body like that?

Just like a rookie!

At this critical moment, Jing Yuan didn't care and just focused on killing the Phage Beasts.

With the coordination of the Flying Cone, the Snake Dogs were no match for Jing Yuan's single strike.

Even if he couldn't crush the spirit seed, he could kill it temporarily.

Because the convoy was in a state of panic during their escape, many people didn't notice the uniqueness of the Flying Cone; they only saw Jing Yuan killing one after another, slaughtering Phage Beasts like dogs.

"What incredible combat ability! He's probably even stronger than Captain Mark!"

"Vice-Captain Jing Yuan is too amazing!"

After Jing Yuan dealt with the Phage Beasts pursuing the convoy, the Wasteland Hunters and Dust Citizens praised him repeatedly.

"This guy Jing Yuan is too strong!"

Mark felt very gratified when he heard the conversation over the communication channel.

Seeing that there were no more Phage Beasts ahead, Jing Yuan stopped to wait for Mark and help him block the Phage Beasts from behind.

Within Jing Yuan's field of vision, a massive Phage Beast appeared.

Mark and the others were all dumbfounded by the sight of this giant Phage Beast.

But then, something even more mind-blowing occurred.

After this giant Phage Beast appeared, it initially pursued Mark and the others relentlessly, but then it suddenly stopped.

At this moment, a woman with short white hair appeared on the shoulder of the giant Phage Beast. Her long robe fluttered, and her two long, snow-white legs were particularly eye-catching in the sandstorm-filled environment!

Seeing this scene, Mark and Ran Bing instantly began to doubt their reality.

Only Jing Yuan remained as calm as ever.

He knew that this was the first meeting between Boss Bai and Mark.

Seeing this, Jing Yuan wanted to rush forward. Firstly, to see if his Flying Cone could deal with a Phage Beast of this size, and secondly, he wanted to talk to Bai Yuekui.

"Jing Yuan! Come back!"

Chapter 76: An Inevitable Beating

Seeing Jing Yuan rushing back, Mark quickly shouted for him to stop.

Jing Yuan didn't intend to give up, but unfortunately, his gravity body had reached its limit.

And that giant Phage Beast didn't pursue them any further. Bai Yuekui turned and left; it must have been her subordinates controlling the Phage Beast to stop the pursuit.

Although Jing Yuan wanted to get help from Boss Bai—not only to uncover some secrets but also to awaken his Source Essence Potential, which might allow his strength to go a step further.

But given the current situation, he could only wait for another opportunity.

After shaking off the Phage Beasts, the convoy drove all the way toward the Lighthouse.

On the Lighthouse lift platform, Instructor Elon was there to meet the Wasteland Hunters team.

Seeing Mark, Instructor Elon pretended to be casual and said, "I thought I'd never see you again, kid!"

Mark also joked, "If there's a day you stop cursing me, I might really not make it back."

"You're quite the big shot now, making the entire Lighthouse wait for you alone!"

"Sorry for making you wait, Teacher."

"It's good that you're back!"

Elon patted Jing Yuan's shoulder again and laughed, "You're not bad either, kid. You can hold your own now!"

"Teacher, you flatter me."

The group returned to the Lighthouse via the lift platform, and their tensed nerves finally relaxed.

This time, the Wasteland Hunters returned with a large amount of supplies, and there were more people lining the streets to welcome them than ever before.

After all, the supplies brought back by the Wasteland Hunters were the hope for everyone's survival.

Everyone was cheering Mark's name.

In terms of prestige, even though Mark had suffered several failures before, it still didn't affect his status in the hearts of the people.

However, listening to the cheers of the crowd, Jing Yuan couldn't help but feel it was ironic.

They might be welcoming Mark now, but when Mark gets into trouble in the future, few people will stand up to speak for him.

The team drove all the way into the Lighthouse supply distribution room, where Jing Yuan, Mark, and the others began to tally the supplies.

While checking the gravity bodies, Jing Yuan saw a young man with a crew cut coming out of a gravity body.

"4068?" Jing Yuan looked at the young man in confusion.

The situation wasn't that urgent this time, yet he still managed to sneak into a gravity body.

"Vice-Captain Jing Yuan!" 4068 spoke timidly, the ruthlessness in his eyes gone, replaced by worry.

"Get out of there, now!" Jing Yuan immediately barked.

Was it possible that 4068's beating was also unavoidable?

Mark and Ran Bing were nearby, tallying the supplies and casualties.

"A total of 8 people died this time, and fifteen were injured, including Dust Citizens. However, the supplies we brought back are the most we've had in three years."

Mark still felt heartache. Although overall the mission was completed well, those who died were, after all, living lives.

Suddenly, a group of uninvited guests walked over. The leading youth had blonde hair, wore a robe, and had a smile on his face.

The newcomer was none other than Charles, the Leader of the Light and Shadow Society.

Jing Yuan looked at Charles and found that he had actually come in person.

"That you were able to obtain supplies and return unscathed is all thanks to the Leader's prayers to the lord of light and shadow. It was the protection of the lord of light and shadow that allowed you to return smoothly. Why haven't you quickly come to thank the Leader!"

A sycophantic cultist ranted at Mark and the others.

Charles raised his hand, stopping the cultist from speaking.

Charles said softly, "This is all the arrangement of the lord of light and shadow. We should be grateful for the gifts of the lord of light and shadow."

Mark didn't want to respond to Charles at all and asked coldly, "Leader, why aren't you staying in the Light and Shadow Society? What brings you to us Wasteland Hunters?"

Charles still used his soft tone and said with a fake smile, "The Wasteland Hunters have returned in a great victory; naturally, I had to come and offer my congratulations."

After speaking, Charles also glanced at Jing Yuan beside him.

"We've received the Leader's congratulations. If there's nothing else, we still have to organize the supplies, so we won't be keeping you."

The corners of Charles's eyes twitched slightly, and he turned to give a look to the person beside him.

Then, a woman with a hot figure walked out. Her long, slender legs were only covered by two thin pieces of fabric.

The surrounding people began to whisper.

"It's the Light Bearer!"