Jiang Baimian and the others used the codebook they had found on "Garibaldi" and his portable radio transceiver to report that "Garibaldi" had been rescued but had long been exposed.
During this process, the "Old Task Force" tentatively added their encounter of being intercepted by Zhannaga and brought back to this temple.
They were constantly prepared for Zhannaga to speak out and stop them, and they didn't expect to succeed. Who knew, it was quiet outside the door, without even a passing monk.
"They're not worried at all..." Jiang Baimian sighed.
She could roughly understand why Zhannaga was so relieved because even if the forces behind them received the news in time, facing a behemoth like the "Crystal Consciousness Church," from formulating a plan, organizing manpower, to pre-event preparations and starting a rescue, it would most likely take at least ten days and a half months to complete.
This was under the condition that the "Crystal Consciousness Church" was not very vigilant.
And after ten days, the "Old Task Force" could leave this temple named "Sikaro" openly and legitimately.
"What do we do now?" Long Yuehong didn't hide his worry.
Although Zhannaga seemed quite kind and compassionate, this didn't mean that other monks in the "Crystal Consciousness Church" were like that. One had to know that a large portion of them were in the "Bodhi" realm, and statistically speaking, there must be some whose mental state was problematic. The "Old Task Force" didn't know how they might offend them.
This point could be concluded from the difference between the mechanical monks Jingfa and Jingnian.
Shang Jianyao slammed his right fist into his left palm:
"This is an opportunity!"
"Huh?" Not only Long Yuehong, but even Jiang Baimian and Bai Chen were a bit bewildered.
Shang Jianyao deliberately made his voice a bit magnetic:
"The more dangerous it is, the more you have to take risks. This is precisely the opportunity for me to accommodate myself and enter the 'Mind Corridor.'
"When that time comes, we'll have the power to fight."
So, you're Wu Meng possessed... Jiang Baimian muttered to herself, considering her words:
"How confident are you?"
"No confidence." Shang Jianyao answered very directly.
"..." Jiang Baimian slowly exhaled, "Don't rush, it hasn't reached the point where we must risk it all yet. Master Zhannaga should be able to restrain or stop other monks; otherwise, with his character and beliefs, he wouldn't have brought us to this temple for surveillance."
"That's true." Long Yuehong nodded.
Frankly speaking, if it weren't for Zhannaga forcefully bringing their team to Sikaro Temple for surveillance based on an unclear prophecy, he would still have had a certain fondness for this monk.
At least from the attitude towards ordinary people, he was a true monk.
"But our plan has been disrupted..." Bai Chen didn't seem to like this state of being forcibly trapped, and she quite loathed Zhannaga because of it.
Jiang Baimian smiled:
"What plan do we have?
"Isn't it just to wait and see, wait for 'First City' to have its own turmoil, and then fish in troubled waters, look for opportunities, and complete the mission?
"With our strength, can we really get involved? Any of those big shots could slap us to death."
The "Old Task Force" was very self-aware of this point and never thought about taking the initiative to break the balance of First City; they were just acting opportunistically and waiting for changes.
"No, our plan isn't like that." Shang Jianyao said with a serious face, "Since Master Zhannaga said that we would bring turmoil to 'First City,' then we must have misunderstood something and misremembered the plan."
Are you serious, or are you mocking Zhannaga? Long Yuehong boldly muttered in his heart this time.
Jiang Baimian nodded accordingly:
"Yes, I'm also very curious about what the Zen master's prophecy is about.
"We're the same here as we are outside.
"Could it be that his intercepting us and bringing us back to Sikaro Temple for surveillance is the fuse that can trigger a series of changes?"
Speaking of this, Jiang Baimian chuckled lightly:
"Prophecies are always fulfilled in ways that the prophet doesn't expect, aren't they?"
Leader, you're still trying to shake Zhannaga's beliefs... Long Yuehong saw Jiang Baimian's true purpose this time.
Unfortunately, Zhannaga's voice didn't appear in their minds.
Jiang Baimian had no choice but to stretch:
"Rest, and wait for changes.
"Yeah, send a telegram to Old Ge, telling them that the situation in First City is still relatively stable, and we've been invited by Master Zhannaga of the 'Crystal Consciousness Church' to be guests at Sikaro Temple for ten days."
…………
North Shore Mountains, in a gathering place for wasteland wanderers.
Han Wanghuo and Zeng Duo sat in a secluded and deserted corner, reading the telegram translated by Genaver under the afterglow of the setting sun.
"They seem to be in a bit of a situation." Zeng Duo frowned slightly.
As a relic hunter who had long mixed in First City and the North Shore Wasteland, she knew that the "Crystal Consciousness Church" and the official "First City" had certain connections and could openly preach.
Han Wanghuo thought for a few seconds and said:
"From the fact that they can still send telegrams, the problem isn't too serious.
"What do we do next?"
He turned his gaze to Genaver.
Genaver issued a slightly synthetic baritone voice:
"Since they are in a situation, then we must look at what the telegram didn't mention.
"This is what Da Bai said before.
"The telegram didn't tell us to change our plan, so we will act according to the original plan."
Da Bai... Zeng Duo always felt that the "Old Task Force's" nicknames were not quite right.
Such a powerful team, the members' nicknames are actually Da Bai, Xiao Bai, Wei, and Xiao Hong...
This isn't a team where each person is worth tens of thousands of Ore, this is clearly a group organization from a First City citizens' school, and it's still a relatively low grade.
Relatively speaking, "Old Ge" is really very normal.
"Okay." Han Wanghuo also felt that it was best to deal with the situation with a consistent approach for now.
After burning the telegram and before the black bread softened, Zeng Duo saw that the scene was a bit dull, so she looked at Genaver and asked with curiosity:
"You seem to be the mayor of some place in 'Mechanical Paradise.' Why did you come to First City with Da, uh, Xue Shiyue and Zhang Qubing?
"Does 'Mechanical Paradise' have a cooperative relationship with them?"
In her heart, intelligent robots are also robots and cannot violate program designs and superior orders. They definitely cannot leave their posts without permission.
Genaver's eyes flashed red a few times:
"My humanization is too high. If I don't leave, I will be taken back to headquarters for formatting.
"I'm following Wei and Da Bai to find the answer to the question 'What is a human?' I want to figure out whether I count as a person, what kind of person I am, and where the meaning of my life lies."
This made Zeng Duo stunned, feeling like her brain was dizzy.
What is a human... Staring at the bonfire, Han Wanghuo, who was listening quietly, turned his head to look at Genaver.
The flickering firelight in the afterglow of the setting sun shone on his face.
Genaver let out a slightly synthetic laugh:
"Haha.
"Before leaving Talan, I was a qualified mayor, a considerate husband, a loving father, and a majestic officer. This is my core program's definition of myself, but now, I think I have more possibilities, not just this.
"When I establish a sufficiently complete human template, maybe I can find my true self."
Zeng Duo didn't know how to respond to these words, so she could only smile and say:
"I'm not that complicated. I just want everyone in Chuchun Town to live better."
Han Wanghuo glanced at her and said in a cold tone:
"Have you never thought about yourself?"
Zeng Duo opened her mouth, then closed it again, turning her gaze to the gradually softening black bread.
…………
In the evening, "Garibaldi" finally woke up.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw a full four faces surrounding him, which scared him so much that he quickly shrank back, searching for weapons.
"You're awake?" Shang Jianyao asked with a smile.
This time, he used Ashlands language.
"Garibaldi" was stunned for a moment, and after careful identification, he finally recognized that this was the company's dispatched team he had met before.
"You rescued me?" When "Garibaldi" mentioned the word "rescue," his expression changed uncontrollably.
Even Long Yuehong could tell that he was both terrified and somewhat nostalgic.
"Yes." Jiang Baimian smiled and took a step back, "Sit up and talk, need help?"
After glancing at this lady, "Garibaldi's" body suddenly trembled, and he quickly shook his head:
"No, no need."
He fumbled and sat up, moving quickly.
During this process, his gaze swept across Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong, and then he couldn't help but shiver again.
Jiang Baimian raised her hand and pressed her mouth corners to keep them in place.
After "Garibaldi's" emotions calmed down a bit, Jiang Baimian opened her mouth and asked:
"What does the lady who left a deep impression on you look like?"
ps: Asking for a guaranteed monthly ticket~