22: Chapter 22 Abyss Demons!

"What does 'young general' mean?"

Lu Yin's expression remained unchanged.

Xiao Wanguo stood up, walked to the window, and turned his back to Lu Yin.

"Although Zhao Hu and Zhang Long are only around level 40, they are veterans who have been through the baptism of the Expedition."

"Their combat experience and fighting skills are not something ordinary Professionals can compare to."

He turned around, his gaze sharp as a knife.

"A level 8 novice Professional, counter-killing two such enemies... do you think that's reasonable?"

The office fell silent for a moment, with only the ticking of the clock on the wall.

After a moment of silence, Lu Yin slowly spoke.

"Since you are a military man, you should know that I am a Mythic Class Professional."

"Moreover, life-and-death confrontations often last only an instant."

Xiao Wanguo suddenly laughed, his smile carrying a hint of appreciation.

"Good, well said. 'Life and death is just an instant.'"

"But I am also a Mythic Class Professional, a Scourge. I know that at level 8, I could not have counter-killed two opponents like Zhang Long and Zhao Hu."

"Indeed, there are gaps even among Mythic Classes."

He looked meaningfully at Lu Yin.

Lu Yin met his gaze directly and spoke.

"Young General Xiao, you didn't come here in person just to probe my background, did you?"

Lu Yin's bluntness made Xiao Wanguo pause for a second before he let out a hearty laugh.

"Young man, you're straightforward. In that case, I won't beat around the bush either."

"I do have something I need your help with."

"Help? The government and military have so many talents. Why come to me specifically?"

Xiao Wanguo sighed.

"Recently, the Abyssal Demons on the Mother Planet have become restless again. They have opened Abyssal Passages, invading the major star sectors of humanity."

"Although our military is doing its utmost to suppress them, those creatures are too cunning."

"As soon as they detect the aura of a powerful human, they immediately retreat into the Abyssal Passage."

"Moreover, several powerful Demon Generals specifically target low-level Dungeons."

"Many low-level Professionals have already lost their lives. Our military has also lost a promising Mythic Class and two promising legendary grade talents."

Xiao Wanguo's expression was pained and indignant, filled with deep hatred for the Abyssal Demons encroaching on the Mother Planet.

"Abyssal Demon Generals?"

Lu Yin frowned.

Abyssal Demons is a collective term for multiple abyssal races.

Like humans, they possess their own civilization.

Within each abyssal race, an absolute Emperor is born.

An Abyssal Demon Emperor possesses unparalleled, terrifying power, capable of destroying heaven and earth with a mere gesture.

Under these Emperors, there are several Abyssal Demon Kings serving as their aides.

Below the Demon Kings are the Demon Generals and demon soldiers.

Although the rank of Demon General is not high within the hierarchy of the abyssal races,

they are still powerful creatures around levels 60 or 70.

Ordinary second turn Professionals find it difficult to contend with them.

Only legendary grade Professionals of the same level can claim a stable advantage.

Lu Yin hadn't expected the military to be planning for him to confront such beings.

Seeming to notice Lu Yin's hesitation, Xiao Wanguo explained.

"Don't worry, we're not asking you to face those Demon Generals head-on."

"You only need to stall them for a few minutes, allowing us to pinpoint the coordinates and seal the Dungeon, preventing the Demon General from escaping into the Abyssal Passage."

"At that point, our military's powerful forces will step in and eliminate it."

"You mean to use me as bait?" He raised his head, his gaze sharp.

"Exactly." Xiao Wanguo nodded without any concealment.

"The military will provide you with some life-preserving items, and you'll also have two legendary grade Professional teammates to assist you."

Hearing this, Lu Yin pondered briefly.

Since it was bait, the teammates assigned to him would obviously not be of high level either.

Even legendary grade Professionals would face instant death against a powerful demon like a Demon General.

After all, not everyone could be as abnormal as him.

Lu Yin's fingers lightly tapped the armrest, his voice suddenly calm.

"Since it's a bait mission, I'd like to know the specific safety measures, and... what can I get?"

A flicker of approval passed through Xiao Wanguo's eyes. He pulled a document from a drawer and pushed it over.

"This is a specially designed signal transmitter from the military. Once activated, we can lock onto the Dungeon coordinates within three seconds."

He pointed to the equipment list on the document. "At the same time, we will provide you with three life crystals."

"life crystals can forcibly keep you at 1 HP when your health reaches zero, along with ten full-recovery potions."

"In addition..." Xiao Wanguo paused.

"If you successfully assist us in exterminating the Demon General, the military will confer upon you the rank of corporal and grant you access to military-exclusive Dungeons."

Lu Yin's eyebrow twitched slightly.

military-exclusive Dungeons meant richer experience and rarer equipment—a significant temptation indeed.

Moreover, life crystals were quite rare items, worth tens of millions of star essence each on the market, and even then, they were hard to come by.

It seemed the military was taking this matter very seriously.

"The military is indeed generous. I can accept this mission, but..."

"I have one more condition."

Lu Yin thought for a moment and said.

"What condition?" Xiao Wanguo asked.

"I want to know the exact information about Lu Yuanming and Su Qingwan from the Expedition twelve years ago."

"As members of the vanguard team back then, did they really... die in battle on Blue Star?"

The air in the office seemed to freeze instantly.

The expression on Xiao Wanguo's face gradually faded, replaced by an extremely complex look.

"Lu Yin... Lu Yuanming..."

After a long while, Xiao Wanguo slowly spoke, "Are you their child?"

"Yes."

Lu Yin's answer made Xiao Wanguo's expression change several times before finally settling into a heavy sigh.

"That Expedition twelve years ago..."

His voice was low. "It's one of the military's top secrets. Even I cannot easily access the complete archives."

"I don't know much about your parents' situation."

"But one thing is certain: that Expedition was not a complete annihilation."

"Over the past few years, we have intermittently received signals transmitted by a certain unit."

"They might be trapped in some mysterious space or temporal rift."

"Perhaps... your parents are among them."

Lu Yin's breath hitched slightly, his voice carrying a barely perceptible tremor.

"Trapped in some mysterious space?"

"Correct. The military has been trying to mount a rescue all these years, but we have never pinpointed the exact coordinates."

Xiao Wanguo replied.

"Alright, I understand. I accept the mission."

Learning this piece of news kindled a glimmer of hope in Lu Yin's heart.

Xiao Wanguo looked deeply at Lu Yin, then took a metal case from a drawer and pushed it towards him.

"This is the signal transmitter, the life crystals, and the full-recovery potions."

Lu Yin opened the case. Three crystals emitting a soft green light and ten red potions lay quietly on black velvet, next to a palm-sized metal device.

"Remember, your task is to be bait, not to fight."

Xiao Wanguo's expression turned serious. "Once you spot the Demon General, immediately fire the signal, then do everything you can to evade and stall, waiting for support."

"Understood. When do we depart?"

Lu Yin put away the items from the case and asked.