263: Preliminary preparation of rescue plan

Gu Xiaoyue thought Qian Ce was just bluffing Principal Zheng, but she didn't expect Qian Ce to take out medals and certificates from his Yu Beast Space.

"I originally intended to hold a ceremony, but I applied for a rank promotion for you all from my superiors. It's also so you can attend more beast tide resistance activities in the future!"

Gu Xiaoyue and the others smiled bitterly as they accepted. The military was truly calculating—they had just been enlisted just like that!

Ye Wanrou pouted upon seeing this; she knew Qian Ce wasn't just here to see Xiao Yue; he definitely had other motives!

But it was fine, being able to help in the rescue operation for White Gaze was a win-win situation.

The group arrived at the Hechuan transport station and booked the next Albatross flight to Yunlian.

Gu Xiaoyue hugged Ye Wanrou, who was crying again, and comforted her softly.

"Ye Wanrou, don't worry, I have plenty of survival skills; I won't be in any danger!"

In truth, she wasn't confident herself; after all, this was practically going against the entire Damon Country.

But she had to ensure the safety of the others; she couldn't let everyone fall into an irreversible abyss because of her.

It wasn't until she boarded the Albatross that she finally managed to soothe Ye Wanrou.

The Albatross flew for most of the day before they arrived at Yunlian.

Gu Xiaoyue couldn't help but sigh inwardly; the Dragon Country was still too vast!

Upon arriving at the border between Yunlian and Damon Country, Chu Li summoned the Youming Tiger and brought everyone into the Youming Tiger's hidden space.

The Youming Tiger's hidden space was quite large now. Chu Li suggested resting for a while and studying the rescue plan later.

This wasn't Gu Xiaoyue's first time here; she familiarly pushed open a door to enter a room, finding the decor very familiar.

Chu Li arranged for the others and returned to see Gu Xiaoyue still dazed at the doorway.

"What are you thinking about?"

Chu Li took the doorknob from Gu Xiaoyue's hand and opened the door naturally.

"I was thinking this room's decor is so familiar, it's—"

"It's exactly the same layout from our special training at Xiao Pan Mountain. I haven't moved anything. Even though the Youming Tiger leveled up and the hidden space expanded significantly, I kept this area separated."

Chu Li naturally pulled Gu Xiaoyue inside. The room had simple furnishings, including the small bed she had once slept on.

Gu Xiaoyue laughed dumbly; inadvertently, more than three years had passed.

Including her time in Damon, more than four years had passed for her.

Having experienced so much with Chu Li, shouldn't she stop obsessing over whether he favored the original owner or her?

At least for now, the one enjoying all of Chu Li's kindness was her!

"Chu Li—"

"Xiao Yue—"

The two looked at each other and suddenly called each other's names at the same time.

What untimely synchronicity!

Gu Xiaoyue chuckled again. Why think about these things now? Better to leave everything until after White Gaze was rescued.

"Xiao Yue, you speak first."

The atmosphere just now was too good, and Chu Li was a bit carried away, wanting to confess to Gu Xiaoyue again.

But he immediately realized the timing was wrong. If he confessed now, would Xiao Yue think he was only concerned with romance?

"Hmm, it's nothing. Let's talk after we rescue White Gaze! Have you planted the duobao berry tree?"

Gu Xiaoyue changed the subject, and Chu Li followed her lead, turning to go rest.

Three hours later, everyone gathered tacitly in a public area with a whiteboard.

It seemed like the calm before the storm; even He Zhichen, who was usually a bit foolish, looked serious.

Gu Xiaoyue was the first to arrive.

Through the Youming Tiger's perspective, she watched the scenery receding outside and fell into self-doubt once again.

Should she really have dragged so many people into this?

Chu Li and Shui Lingyu were both young masters of prestigious families; if they weren't taking risks with her, their own abilities and bodyguards would have been enough to ensure a peaceful life.

"The preparations were a bit rushed, and the facilities are simple, so everyone will have to make do."

Chu Li apologized to everyone; some furnishings were previously configured, while others were added temporarily.

He didn't use the hidden space often and hadn't spent much time decorating it.

Gu Xiaoyue was pulled back to reality by Chu Li's words. Her own hidden space was the same; she hadn't decorated it well, though it was piled with plenty of things.

By comparison, it wasn't as tidy as Chu Li's place, which even had separate rooms.

"We aren't young masters or young ladies. I've been stationed in places ten times worse than this! These are small matters; let's first study how to save people!"

Qian Ce patted Chu Li's shoulder, signaling him not to take it to heart.

Gu Xiaoyue knew he was being polite. Having the rank of Senior Colonel at such a young age wasn't just because his own strength was solid; the military must have had people supporting him to help him accumulate war merits.

Duan Yao and Charlie also nodded, casting encouraging glances at Chu Li.

Gu Xiaoyue pondered for a moment and spoke slowly.

"My idea is that once you all arrive at the Damon capital, you must first familiarize yourselves with the geographical environment. Two days later, I will contact White Gaze's brain again. These few days, he might suffer some physical pain."

Her tone was flat, making one wonder if she didn't care that White Gaze was in danger.

Chu Li and Shui Lingyu understood that Gu Xiaoyue was forcing herself to be calm.

At this moment, rushing would only cause them to lose their composure; one wrong move could ruin everything.

"I don't object, and I propose—"

Qian Ce reached out, and over a dozen time bombs instantly appeared on the table.

"Ah, this—"

Duan Yao's expression was astonished, even somewhat twisted as she looked at Qian Ce.

"Senior Colonel, you aren't asking us to plant bombs, are you?"

"Of course, it's just a matter of convenience! It's best to place them in deserted areas; after all, the common people are innocent!"

Qian Ce saw Duan Yao's expression and knew she took him for a living Yama!

Gu Xiaoyue took six bombs; she already had a plan.

"Although I lived in the capital for a year and a half, I barely went anywhere. I did go to the palace a few times, so I'm familiar with it. As for the original Yi Wang Mansion, I don't know what it is now."

She smiled bitterly, remembering treating Bai Yu Kang and changing the edict for Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi.

She didn't expect that once the cunning rabbit died, the hunting dog would be cooked. Before the dust had even settled, the Bai father and son: one seized her pet, the other wanted her life!

As for Bai Rongxuan and Bai Shengrui, they were competing to take her as a concubine; they were definitely up to no good!

Gu Xiaoyue pointed to the map of the capital projected by Qian Ce, at the place that used to be the Yi Wang Mansion.

"Here, the facilities shouldn't have changed, but it's highly likely Bai Shengrui is living there."

If she were Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi, given the personalities of his two sons, he would be more inclined to entrust the important task to Bai Rongxuan.

But he would also keep Bai Shengrui dangling, using his ruthless nature to work for him!

"I will go there and into the palace to scout first, after which I plan to talk to Bai Rongxuan—"

Even though both were profit-oriented, Bai Rongxuan at least pretended to be gentler than Bai Shengrui.

Who knows, if she promised him some benefits, would he help her, or would he just need to stand by and watch?

"I'll go with you!"

"I'll go with you!"

Chu Li and Shui Lingyu said in unison. Both of them could conceal their figures and pretend that Gu Xiaoyue was going to find Bai Rongxuan alone.

Gu Xiaoyue hesitated for a moment. Shui Lingyu could stay invisible longer, but she still chose Chu Li.

She could place Chu Li in Xiao Hei's hidden space, but she still had an inexplicable barrier with Shui Lingyu.

"The preparation work is just that. Next, we will contact White Gaze's brain, and then we will arrange how to respond subsequently!"

The preliminary plan was set. Everyone made dinner, ate, and chatted for another two hours to ensure there wouldn't be major problems with the details.

Brainwork was exhausting, and everyone's fatigue set in, so they went to rest one after another.

Gu Xiaoyue couldn't sleep; she sat there watching the changing scenery from the Youming Tiger's perspective.

Until three o'clock in the morning, when Chu Li let the Youming Tiger rest for a while, the surrounding scenery stopped moving, and then it was pitch black.

"The Youming Tiger needs to sleep too."

Chu Li pulled up a stool and sat beside Gu Xiaoyue.

She gave a soft "hmm" and said nothing more.

The surrounding air went quiet; only the sound of their breathing could be heard.

In the darkness, Gu Xiaoyue felt her shoulder being patted.

"Go back to your room and rest. Even if you just lie down, you need to maintain your state when we reach the capital."

Chu Li stood up and left after saying this, the sound of the stool moving sounding even clearer in the quiet environment.

Was this still the impulsive boy who had red eyes and went to Nanya to find her because she had lied to him?

In these short two or three years, Chu Li had also undergone huge changes, becoming more mature and reliable, and knowing how to consider things for her.