Embers Ad Infinitum

As far as the "First City" is concerned, if colluding with the "anti-intellectual religion" is an internal struggle for power and there is room for compromise, then being associated with the "Salvation Army" is a conflict between ourselves and the enemy, and the nature is more serious.

While Jiang Baimian raised his eyebrows, he turned his attention to Phocas on the armored command vehicle. He saw this slightly old "Lion" general with a serious expression, as if he was facing a very difficult and troublesome situation. Also a very important question.

At this time, Gennava asked puzzledly:

"Why didn't they choose to use the intercom to report? Why did they have to do it in person?"

He wants to improve his human behavior analysis and simulation mechanism.

Jiang Baimian laughed:

“The point is not to say it in person, but to say it in front of everyone.

"Otherwise, they are likely to become victims after the big figures in the Senate of the Prime City compromise with each other. The more people who know about this now, the safer they will be in the future."

"That's it..." Gennava recorded this situation.

Shang Jianyao clapped his hands and said with a smile:

"What a show."

After a period of silence, Phocas used the loudspeaker system on the armored command vehicle to issue orders to Ducas and Cassirer:

"Bring back all the members of the 'Anti-Intellectual Cult', Varro's cronies, and people from the 'Salvation Army' and interrogate them separately."

"Yes, General!" Ducasse and Cassirer returned the military salute, obviously relieved.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Baimian said to himself thoughtfully:

"The real purpose of the 'Anti-Intellectual Cult' is to intensify the internal contradictions in the 'Prime City', tear apart their upper echelons, and allow chaos to come naturally?"

In other words, this whole plan does not deal with anyone in particular, and there are no dangerous traps. It is just a way to lift some "lids".

The best candidate to lift the "lid" is undoubtedly General Phocas, who belongs to the centrists, has high prestige, controls part of the city defense army, and has strong strength.

Hearing this, Shang Jianyao sighed and said:

“We became tool people.”

The "Old Tune Group" hardly played any role in this matter. Regardless of whether they saw through the "anti-intellectual religion"'s other purposes, it was difficult to change the final result and could only become a tool responsible for "errands".

While sighing, Shang Jianyao's face showed no frustration or disappointment, but rather excitement, as if he had found his opponent.

Jiang Baimian nodded gently and said:

"The real 'Father', or rather the elder of the Anti-Intellectual Cult in the 'First City', 'Pastor' Bouillon, is indeed quite powerful and should not be underestimated."

Speaking of this, she laughed at herself and said:

"No matter what, we at least earned 50 Ore from them."

Before Gnaval and Shang Jianyao could respond, Ducas came over and said in a deep voice:

"Go and get to know someone."

"Okay!" Shang Jianyao suddenly got excited.

When following the two majors into the manor, Jiang Baimian asked in a low voice:

"What are you so excited about?"

Shang Jianyao replied without any concealment:

"I'll see someone from the Salvation Army later."

Jiang Baimian suddenly realized it and expressed his understanding.

Shang Jianyao's slogan of "Save All Mankind" was changed from the purpose of the "Salvation Army" "For All Mankind".

It's a pity that Shang Jianyao failed to get what he wanted. The people from the "Salvation Army" and the cronies of Senator Varro have been taken away separately and are not locked up with the people from the "anti-intellectual religion".

The "old tune team" only saw Zhao Yixue, the second son of the Zhao family, and Meng Gang, who was suspected of being a fake "priest".

Their eyes were covered with black cloth, their mouths were stuffed with rags, and their hands were tied behind their backs.

The first two are crude prevention of "hypnosis" ability, and the latter is a restriction on the two people's actions.

Shang Jianyao scanned it once and said without interest:

"It's the goal."

Zhao Yixue is slightly thinner than his brother, with plenty of collagen on his face and a slightly raised nose.

Meng Gang looked haggard.

"Take it back." Ducas waved his hand.

Several soldiers immediately carried Zhao Yixue and Meng Gang out of the manor.

When Jiang Baimian saw this, he said "uh":

"There shouldn't be anything wrong with us next, right?"

"It depends on the agreement between you and your employer." Ducasse responded coldly, "We don't have it here anymore."

He turned and said:

"You have to save time, exercise your muscles, and practice your marksmanship. This is the fundamental guarantee for our ability to survive in the dust."

Jiang Baimian, Shang Jianyao and Gnawa were all noncommittal.

Ducas then looked at Jiang Baimian:

"Didn't you say you want to compete with me in arm wrestling?"

Jiang Baimian smiled:

"First of all, make sure you don't cheat."

"Okay." Ducas agreed very readily.

With a playful attitude, Cassirer and Shang Jianyao became referees.

…

In less than a minute, Ducas walked outside the manor in a daze, muttering to himself:

"Impossible, this is impossible...

"How could I lose three times in ten seconds...

"It must be that I haven't exercised enough and my muscles are not too strong..."

Cassirer, who was following him, looked at Jiang Baimian curiously:

"Your power is beyond my imagination."

And there are no overly exaggerated muscles.

Does this count as cheating... Jiang Baimian fell into deep thought before replying:

"Maybe a little distorted, haha, just kidding."

Cassirer shook his right hand and smiled:

"Your appearance makes me sure that you are not subhuman."

In a broad sense, I am really sub-human as I have acquired non-human abilities through genetic modification, but it is not reflected in my appearance... Jiang Baimian muttered a few words silently.

Shang Jianyao explained to her:

"Actually, he is gifted."

"Yes, it's not from hard work." Jiang Baimian opened his eyes wide and spoke the truth.

She then smiled and said:

"I think Major Ducasse was a little bit shocked, and it might affect his mental state later. Could you please go back and give him a few words, saying that people are different and have their limits. In many cases, exercise can help. Law makes up for it.

"If he really wants to win against me, all he can do is say, 'I'm no longer a human being.'"

Cassirer looked at the zombie-like Ducas in front of him and laughed softly:

"These two sentences may stimulate him more."

When they left the manor, they happened to see the city defense troops withdrawing in batches. Jiang Baimian immediately obtained General Phocas's consent and said goodbye.

The following events cannot be mixed up by the "Old Tune Team". They only hope that chaos will bring opportunities.

…………

The military green jeep drove along the rammed earth road in the suburbs towards the south entrance of the city.

As Jiang Baimian drove the car, he habitually looked at the situation on both sides.

Suddenly, a flash of fire flashed in her eyes.

That was the familiar scene when grenades, rockets, and artillery shells were launched.

Enemy attack!

Jiang Baimian turned the steering wheel and stepped on the accelerator without thinking.

Amidst the simulated supercharged sound, the Jeep was thrown away and turned to the other side of the road.

Boom!

On the side and rear of the vehicle, the explosion came as promised, kicking up a lot of dust.

In the dust, the fire was bright, like a burning sphere.

The Jeep moved forward wildly, trying to escape from the area, but the ground it crushed suddenly expanded.

Boom! Boom!

Landmines exploded one after another, knocking the jeep flying and causing it to crash to the ground and roll several times.

At this moment, Jiang Baimian only had a few similar thoughts in his mind:

"Is this reasonable?

"This is unreasonable!"

This road can also be considered as a road for vehicles. How could the enemy lay mines for his own and others' vehicles so accurately?

The Jeep stopped rolling. Jiang Baimian, who was in an inverted state, made a quick decision, pressed the seat belt, opened the door, and jumped out.

Shang Jianyao also made a similar move and rolled to the side of the road.

Just then, he saw a pair of brightly polished riding boots.

Looking up from the riding boots is a tall, thin man. His eyes are like dark whirlpools, as if they can suck away Shang Jianyao's soul.

Shang Jianyao was confused at first and became stunned, then his mind jumped and he changed his personality.

He immediately shouted:

"Laoge!"

Gnava jumped over with a big jump, showing a state of overwhelming power.

Seeing that Shang Jianyao could not be "hypnotized" for a short period of time, the tall and thin man quickly turned around and prepared to escape.

At this moment, a feeling of frustration and anger suddenly emerged in his heart, and he was unwilling to give up and admit defeat.

So, he stayed where he was, turned back to his body, and continued to "hypnotize" Shang Jianyao.

Gnawa jumped on him, raising his iron fist as big as a sand bowl.

boom!

The man was knocked unconscious, but the picture in front of Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao shattered instantly, like glass falling to the ground.

Jiang Baimian shuddered, and when he came to his senses, he found that he was still in the jeep, still driving, and Shang Jianyao was sitting next to him, no different from the first.

Gnawa in the back row suddenly shouted urgently:

"Brake the brakes quickly!"

Only then did Jiang Baimian realize that he had driven the jeep off the road and was heading towards the rippling Taiwei River.

The squeaking sound lasted for a long time, and the Jeep finally stopped.

"What just happened?" Gennava asked in confusion.

Jiang Baimian glanced at Shang Jianyao and said to himself:

"A real 'priest' attack?"

What they had just experienced was very similar to Xu Liyan's encounter with the Hunter Guild in Wild Grass City.

They are all trapped in an illusion where multiple people are "participating".

The Gnawa in the fantasy comes from Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian's cognition, and does not really exist.

Shang Jianyao rarely replied seriously:

"The real 'Father' used this method to test the abilities of Zen Master Jing Nian. He should know by now that I have a 'hypocritical person', and the price can reduce the 'hypnotic' effect to a certain extent."

"He also knows that we have Lao Ge, who has a sharp weapon against most awakened people." Jiang Baimian exhaled and sensed for a few seconds, "There are multiple electrical signals around, and it is impossible to confirm which one is the real 'priest'. It may be none, after all, the scope of this ability is unknown.”

She then turned sideways and told Gnawa what happened just now, and finally warned:

"After you find us in a sluggish, dazed state, wake us up or stun us, you can use any method."

Gnawa nodded solemnly:

"good."

Jiang Baimian looked around again and slowly backed the jeep back to the main road.

She sighed as she drove:

"Hey, I don't know if the real 'priest' will give up here or plan an attack plan that targets our characteristics...

"Let's go meet Xiaobai and Xiaohong first."