Hearing Bai Ling's words, Fang Ze was stunned.
He knew about the Rejuvenation Society's plan to attack the Special Case Team. It was him who had informed Bai Zhi. In a way, it was to increase the value of his own intelligence.
But what he didn't know, or hadn't considered was... even though Bai Zhi and the others knew about the attack, they still weren't running?
Are they that foolhardy?
With this thought in mind, Fang Ze interrupted Bai Ling, who was in the midst of briefing on the enemy situation, and couldn't help but ask, "Wait a second, Chief Bai Ling."
"I know about the attack by the Rejuvenation Society."
"But... Officer Bai Zhi should know as well, right?"
"Why aren't you guys leaving?"
Upon hearing Fang Ze's words, Bai Ling, who was a bit nervous, couldn't help but show a trace of hesitation.
After a moment, as if she had made up her mind, she looked toward the noisy crowd around her, created some distance, and after moving away, she spoke to Fang Ze in a low voice, "Fang Ze, I'm only telling you this. You mustn't let it slip."
Fang Ze looked around at his surroundings: a pitch-black cave.
Beside him was One Two Three, still in the midst of progression, unable to communicate.
And then there was...
He glanced at his shadow.
In his shadow, a lovely head was sneaking a peek outside, a pair of bright, sparkling eyes admiringly gazing at him...
Um... and also a possibly somewhat deranged Shadow Warrior.
Who could he possibly leak information to?
Therefore, without any hesitation, he said, "Don't worry. Objectively speaking, I can't leak anything."
A question mark appeared over Bai Ling's head: ?
There's a difference between objective and subjective when it comes to leaking information?
Though she didn't understand what Fang Ze meant, she was certain that he wouldn't spill the beans. So she explained softly, "Actually, it's not that Bai wants to leave."
"It's the Security Bureau, they won't let us leave."
Upon hearing Bai Ling's words, Fang Ze was taken aback.
Then he listened as Bai Ling continued to explain, "The Security Bureau said that since the Rejuvenation Society has already gathered their forces, they definitely won't return empty-handed."
"If we run away, whether they vent their anger by massacring civilians in a nearby city or cause trouble at the Flower Morning Festival, it would have terrible consequences."
"Therefore, after discussions and decisions, they ordered us to stand by at our current location, to act as bait to lure them out."
"Afterward, Bai will annihilate them all."
Falling silent for a while, Fang Ze then couldn't help but curse, "Are the people at your bureau out of their minds? What kind of ridiculous decision is that?"
"Do they have that much faith in Officer Bai Zhi's abilities?"
"If the enemy dares to make a move, wouldn't they have planned thoroughly?"
"What if Officer Bai Zhi can't beat them?"
"Won't both you and Officer Bai Zhi be in grave danger by then?"
As he said this, he furrowed his brows and added, "Incidentally, I remember that Director Bai is a noble, with quite a high status in the Security Bureau, right? Would they really take such a gamble with her safety?"
Bai Ling was silent for a moment and then said, "Perhaps... they believe in Bai's abilities."
"After all, since her Awakening, Bai has been undefeated. Even defeating foes above her level is as common as having a meal for her. Below the rank of Spirit Ascension, there is no match for her."
"Or maybe... they have other arrangements and considerations?"
Hearing this, Fang Ze also fell silent.
A moment later, he took a deep breath to calm himself and asked, "Do you know how many people they have?"
Bai Ling pursed her lips, looked up at the sky, calculated for a bit, and then said, "There should be, more than twenty people, I guess."
"Bai spent the whole night devising battle plans and hasn't awakened yet."
"We can't go out to scout, so we can only estimate based on the Traces. It should be around 20."
Fang Ze recalled the number of Awakeners and Fusers under Golden Fox's control. There should be over a dozen.
More than he had expected.
Could there be reinforcements?
After calculating the numbers, he said to Bai Ling, "If among these 20 people, there are 10 Awakeners and 10 Fusers, can Officer Bai Zhi handle them?"
At that, Bai Ling puffed out her small chest with confidence and said, "No problem! Bai's strength is really strong!"
"Just some Fusers! For her, it's as simple as a palm strike!"
"And if one palm strike isn't enough, then just add another strike!"
"You know, whether it's her Awakening Ability or her Martial Arts Cultivation, she's in a class of her own among the younger generation!"
But as she said this, her enthusiasm deflated, "However... if the opponent constantly harasses and doesn't engage in direct attacks, or if they attack in waves, there might be some problems."
"Bai's Awakening Ability is too strong, so the side effects are comparatively stronger than others, and she can't fight for extended periods..."
As Fang Ze listened to Bai Ling, his brows knitted slightly.
He glanced at One Two Three who was still wrapped in vines, completely motionless, then regained his focus and said, "Alright, I got the gist of it."
"You guys be careful."
"If anything happens, contact me immediately."
"Maybe... I can help you out."
Upon hearing Fang Ze's words, a smile spread across Bai Ling's face.
Although she didn't think that Fang Ze, a newly Awakened recruit, could be of much use in a battle of Fusers,
the fact that Fang Ze had the intention was enough.
It meant that he truly considered her and Bai Zhi as friends.
With this in mind, she nodded vigorously, "Yep! Yep! Don't worry!"
As Bai Ling was always busy, Fang Ze didn't want to bother her too much.
After chatting for a few more sentences, he terminated the communication.