C17 Difficult Choice

When Hsu Yuvran and the others returned to the city wall, the soldiers guarding the city wall all looked at them with respect.

No matter what the soldiers were doing, they all stopped what they were doing and looked at them.

When Hsu Yuvran saw the tattered defense line, her heart was heavy.

If the Mutated Beast tide could kill off one wave, then what about the next wave?

The Mutated Beasts below the city wall could be killed off, but if the virus was still spreading, the Mutated Beasts would never be extinct.

As a member of the human race, he knew that there would be no eggs left in the nest.

He did not know how many battles like this would happen in the future.

Although the battle did not last long, the consumption of mental energy for the Awakening Cultivators was extremely huge. The casualties of the soldiers guarding the city wall had reached nearly a thousand people.

Perhaps the Mutated Beast tide this time was caused by the Silver Level Devil Ape that had accidentally come here.

There might be even more powerful Mutated Beasts lurking in the dark.

Hsu Yuvran, Dongfang Bai, and Dongfang Zhan returned to the barracks together. Everyone was in a low mood, and no one spoke for a long time.

There was a spare change of clothes in the barracks, and there was an independent bathroom.

Dongfang Bai entered the bathroom to change, and the two men sat there quietly waiting.

For an Awakening Cultivator like Dongfang Zhan who had always been defending the frontlines against the Mutated Beasts.

Hsu Yuvran, who was able to easily infect the virus and breakthrough in battle like drinking water, was actually someone he admired.

However, it was precisely because they were the same kind of people that he knew the risks involved.

In the past year, he had seen many people around him die from the virus, and he had also seen many Awakening Cultivators who tried to breakthrough through the second infection.

He sighed with admiration at Hsu Yuvran's calmness and decisiveness in the face of life and death, so he was even more worried that Hsu Yuvran's future might bring harm to Dongfang Bai.

A powerful Awakening Cultivator meant a lot to Dongfang family and Dongfang Bai in this era.

However, an Awakening Cultivator who could die in battle at any time or die from the next infection was a huge blow to Dongfang family and Dongfang Bai.

He broke the silence first. "Hsu Yuvran, it's not that I don't think well of you and Bai. On the contrary, the more I think well of you, the more I don't want you to get involved in this matter."

"What do you mean? But first, let me make it clear that I am just an ordinary classmate of Dongfang Bai. We can help each other, or we can be called comrades."

Hsu Yuvran silently cursed in her heart, but she was also curious about Dongfang Zhan's attitude.

"Bai's father is my uncle. He is the most talented person in the Dongfang family in the past few decades. He was almost invincible in the Qin Capital before he was even thirty years old."

Speaking of her uncle, Dongfang Zhan sounded a little sad and worshipful.

"But she has only mentioned her mother. Could it be her father?" Hsu Yuvran asked tentatively.

"My uncle's name is Dongfang Shengtian, a man who can even defeat the heavens. His family's sixty-four hand coffin slaying palm technique is unparalleled, sweeping through the current martial arts world. He is known as the Twin Heavens and Night."

Hearing Dongfang Zhan mention the past of Dongfang Bai's father, Hsu Yuvran was also very curious.

"My uncle works in a secret department in the government. Unfortunately, he sacrificed himself in a very dangerous mission a few years ago." Dongfang Zhan's tone was filled with regret and sorrow.

"Oh, I was wondering why Dongfang never mentioned her father." Hsu Yuvran seemed to have understood something. At the same time, she also thought of her mysterious father who had disappeared. It turned out that everyone was in the same boat.

After a while, Dongfang Zhan, who had recovered, continued, "My aunt and Bai depended on each other to survive. These years, they have been living very hard. It is not a hardship in terms of material life, but a hardship in terms of spirit."

Hsu Yuvran roughly understood what Dongfang Zhan meant. "You mean that your family hopes that Dongfang can live a stable life?"

"That's right. Bai's father sacrificed himself for the country. We are proud of him, but she has lost her father. If her future husband also works in a dangerous job, if something happens to them one day, I'm afraid that the mother and daughter will not be able to hold on."

"So, you guys would rather her marry a normal person who can give her a stable life?" Hsu Yuvran had completely understood the choice of the Dongfang family. If Dongfang Bai was his family member, he might have made the same choice.

It was a great and glorious thing to sacrifice for the country, but to the orphans of the martyrs, it was a lifetime of pain.

"Hsu, I feel that you are a person. Although you might die at any time, don't blame me for being blunt." Dongfang Zhan stared at Hsu Yuvran with a serious expression. "I understand Bai. I can see a lot of things from her eyes when she looks at you. I am an experienced person."

"Alright, I understand. Brother Zhan, do you think that there will still be a stable life in this world? Who else will not die?" Hsu Yuvran interrupted Dongfang Zhan's words.

Although he was interrupted, Dongfang Zhan did not seem unhappy. "Maybe you're right, but from a sentimental point of view, this is the choice and attitude of our Dongfang family. From the perspective of a warrior, I admire your courage and bravery. But from Bai's perspective, we have different standpoints."

At this moment, the bathroom door opened with a "whoosh" and Dongfang Bai came out.

"What are you talking about?" It seemed that Dongfang Bai was in a better mood.

"Nothing much. I just want to talk about the Awakening Skill." Dongfang Zhan's expression was very calm.

The sound of someone knocking on the door could be heard. A soldier walked in and saluted. "Sir Dongfang Zhan, the transport aircraft for the transportation of resources has arrived. It will be escorted back by the fighter aircraft in half an hour. Please board the aircraft immediately."

Although many types of birds had mutated, their attack power was not too strong.

With the help of the Helicopter, it would not be a problem for them to fly normally.

Furthermore, the altitude of the aircraft was far higher than the altitude of the birds. Even mutated birds could not fly there.

Dongfang Zhan looked at Dongfang Bai and said, "Let's go. Bai, go back and see your mother. Auntie is very worried about you. She always asks her family to call her."

When Dongfang Bai heard that they were about to set off, she was also stunned. She looked at Hsu Yuvran and said, "Yuvran, come with us. Let's go to Qin Capital and my home."

Hsu Yuvran was still thinking about what Dongfang Zhan had said. She could not deny that from the perspective of her family, the way the Dongfang family handled things was not wrong.

He suddenly raised his head and looked at Dongfang Bai. "Dongfang, I'm not going with you. My home is in Nanjiang. I can't abandon so many survivors in my hometown and hide in Qin Capital. Go back. Your mother will definitely miss you very much."

On one side was his mother whom he had not seen for a long time, and on the other side was Hsu Yuvran whom he felt a sense of camaraderie with.

Dongfang Bai's heart was filled with conflict and struggle. She knew very well that it was difficult for her to return to Qin Capital and her mother in the current situation.

She bit her lips and frowned. “You’re the only one here. I really don’t feel at ease.”

Hsu Yuvran smiled and patted Dongfang Bai’s shoulder. “Go. Say hello to your mother for me. If the situation here improves, I’ll go to Qin Capital to find you.”

Hearing this, Dongfang Bai felt a little comforted, but Dongfang Zhan was a little anxious when he heard this. He quickly said, “Let’s go. Time waits for no man. Auntie will be very happy to know that you’re safe and sound.”

“Don’t worry. People like me who have been sick for a long time are like cockroaches. It’s very hard for me to die.” Hsu Yuvran comforted Dongfang Bai again. “Let’s go. The opportunity won’t wait for you.”

Dongfang Bai suddenly tore off a piece of paper and picked up a pen. He wrote a line of words. “This is my home address. Promise me that you’ll come find me. You must live on!”

Dongfang Bai held Hsu Yuvran’s hand and put the paper in his hand. Then, he held his hand tightly.

Hsu Yuvran smiled and took back her hand. She stuffed the paper into her pocket. “Let’s go. I’ll send you off.”

The few of them followed the soldiers who came to inform them and walked out of the barracks. The soldiers led them to a military vehicle in the distance.

The few of them had their own thoughts. They were silent. Dongfang Bai walked not far in front of Hsu Yuvran.

Soon, they arrived at the military car. Dongfang Zhan opened the car door and got into the car.

Dongfang Bai looked at the opened car door and stood there quietly for a moment.

Suddenly, she turned around and hugged Hsu Yuvran tightly. She put her head on his shoulder and said with a sobbing voice, "You... You must come!"

Hsu Yuvran suddenly felt her eyes turn sour, but she still said in a deep voice, "Alright!"

Dongfang Bai hurriedly turned around and jumped onto the military car. With a "bang", she closed the car door.

She stared straight ahead, but she did not look at Hsu Yuvran again.

The military car quickly started moving towards the military airport. In the back seat, Dongfang Bai covered her face and cried silently. Tears rolled down her fingers.

Thinking about the endless mutated beast sea, this farewell might be the last farewell.

Hsu Yuvran stood straight with her hands behind her back and watched the military car slowly disappear from the light of the searchlight.

He slowly took out the paper, but he did not even look at it. He tore it into pieces and threw it into the wind.

Thinking about the endless mutated beast sea and seeing the dark night sky, it was like a ghostly home.

He had just sent away the love that had just sprouted, and he had also torn apart the young heart that was about to stir.

He knew very well that in this apocalyptic world, he, who was struggling to survive, was not worthy of having a love.

Although he had awakened the system, his illness might not be cured yet. He did not want to burden Dongfang Bai.

He could not let Dongfang Bai, who had already been hurt once, suffer again.

However, who doesn't have a soft heart?

At that moment, he really wanted to step onto the military vehicle and leave with Dongfang Bai.

However, he couldn't. His best choice was to stay behind and fight with all his life to spread light and heat.

Burning himself in the sea of Mutated Beasts might be his best fate.

Or he could follow the path of the system and walk towards the throne of the powerful virus. He would be invincible!

Moreover, he still had to stay behind to continue searching for his father's traces.

Now that he was also an Awakening Cultivator, he couldn't ignore his hometown.

For some reason, he suddenly thought of a song from many years ago, the old song that his father often sang.

Every time his father sang that song, his eyes would reveal endless tenderness and longing.

I will send you away from thousands of miles away, and you will be silent.

In the silent era, perhaps they shouldn't love each other too far away.

I will send you away from the edge of the world, are you still there?

Where did the sound of the zither come from? It was hard to guess whether it was life or death.

I will wait for you with my life...