It was good that time was long.
The training would continue for a while longer, and as long as Zhou Yu remained in the observation group, the two would meet sooner or later!
After parting ways with Zhao Ruyue.
Zhou Yu prepared to return and rest, awaiting news from the laboratory the next day.
He had just reached the entrance of the lounge when.
He overheard several family retainers discussing.
"Did you hear? Guest Protector Zeng has taken his people and left."
Hearing this, Zhou Yu immediately stopped in his tracks, feeling a bit surprised.
Zhao Ruyue had just said that some of the disciples would likely withdraw from the training upon hearing about the danger.
He hadn't expected it to happen so quickly!
"Hmph, he only has one precious seedling in his family. It would be strange if he didn't leave!"
"The opportunity for training is rare. Once he leaves, he won't be able to come back."
"Is training more important or is life more important? I'm also preparing to take the young master away. This is a place of trouble."
"Is that necessary? The Dragon Group will handle it."
"Heh, if they could handle it, would there have been an attack in the first place?"
"It's still better than taking the young master and running yourself. What if there's an accident on the way!"
Listening to their discussion, Zhou Yu's forehead was covered in black lines.
If the Dragon Group's escorts weren't safe, would they be safe leaving on their own?
According to Zhou Yu's guess.
The person who released the unknown creatures was likely hidden within the training base.
It was only because there were so many people here and the defense was so strong.
That they hadn't revealed themselves yet.
But if a family retainer were to take their disciples and leave.
They might encounter an accident on the way!
Zhou Yu's guess wasn't unreasonable.
Because, it had already been perfectly demonstrated with Guest Protector Zeng!
After Guest Protector Zeng and the young master had packed their belongings, they found Lin Weidong and informed him of their decision.
Lin Weidong naturally nodded.
There were plenty of people who wanted to participate in the new recruit training. One more or one less wouldn't make a difference!
"Then I'll have someone prepare a helicopter to send you back."
Although he disliked Guest Protector Zeng, Lin Weidong said this for their safety.
Guest Protector Zeng immediately waved his hand and nodded, "No need, I will escort the young master myself and guarantee his safety."
Lin Weidong's brows furrowed. "Guest Protector Zeng, I also believe in your strength, but the dangers within the new recruit training base are hidden. With you alone..."
"Elder Lin, this has already been approved by our family head," Guest Protector Zeng said with emphasis.
Each word was incredibly clear!
At this point, Lin Weidong had nothing more to say.
It was already decided by their family. How could he, an outsider, interfere?
If he insisted on sending them, it would seem as if he had ulterior motives!
"Then I wish you a safe journey."
Lin Weidong uttered these words and then ushered them out with a cup of tea.
Being in the same room as someone like Guest Protector Zeng was truly unpleasant.
Lin Weidong didn't need to force himself!
Guest Protector Zeng then cupped his hands, turned, and left with the young master.
However, Lin Weidong still prepared a helicopter for them.
Just in case they had to leave on foot or by swimming, which would take days and nights!
Because Guest Protector Zeng strongly objected, there was only a pilot on the helicopter, and none of the other Dragon Group members.
Guest Protector Zeng boarded the helicopter with his group, glanced back at the new recruit training base, and snorted coldly.
*Click—*
The helicopter door closed.
The propellers began to spin!
The family disciple, named Xi'er, appeared somewhat uneasy.
"Guest Protector Zeng, did my father really tell me to go back?"
Guest Protector Zeng was somewhat preoccupied. "Of course. The family head dotes on you the most. As soon as I mentioned the danger here, he immediately told me to take you home."
Xi'er was clearly reluctant to leave.
But he was accustomed to obeying his parents' arrangements within the family.
So, after confirming it was his father's order, Xi'er could only sit down with a sullen expression.
Just as the helicopter slowly ascended.
Xi'er heard a slight noise from inside, like fingernails scratching on glass.
Xi'er immediately tensed up and grabbed Guest Protector Zeng's arm, "Guest Protector Zeng, did you hear that noise?"
Guest Protector Zeng was so preoccupied with how he would lie to the family head upon their return.
That he hadn't paid attention.
He merely thought Xi'er was being timid.
After all, he had been doted on by his family since childhood, so much so that they feared he would break if held too tightly.
Therefore, even though Xi'er was a martial artist and quite capable, he had developed a timid and fearful personality.
In response to Xi'er's question, Guest Protector Zeng distractedly waved his hand and said, "It might be some part of the helicopter rubbing. It's nothing."
Hearing this, Xi'er's fear had subsided.
But not long after.
*Rustle rustle—*
That harsh sound came again!
"No, there really is a sound!" Xi'er's voice rose sharply with nervousness.
Guest Protector Zeng was about to say it was nothing.
But the rustling sound grew louder and louder!
It was impossible to ignore any longer.
It seemed something was approaching them.
Guest Protector Zeng instinctively felt the hairs on his back stand on end.
He had almost no time to think and directly told the pilot, "Something has gotten into the helicopter! Quickly! Land!"
At this point, they had already flown over the water outside the new recruit training base.
There was no place to land in the surroundings!
The pilot could only say with a helpless expression, "There are no landing conditions at the moment."
"Can't you fly back!" Guest Protector Zeng was so angry he wanted to hit someone.
However, the pilot honestly replied, "We cannot fly back without permission from the new recruit training base."
The new recruit training base was, after all, under the Dragon Group's jurisdiction.
Naturally, helicopters were not allowed to land freely.
Furthermore, after the danger was discovered, the training base had entered red alert.
Only departure was allowed, no entry!
If they dared to fly back, they would likely be shot full of holes.
Guest Protector Zeng felt a surge of frustration.
Fortunately, the rustling sound had disappeared at this point.
It seemed to have all been his imagination.
So, Guest Protector Zeng, holding onto a slim hope, didn't ask the pilot to apply for landing.
Instead, he told him to keep flying forward!
There was still a considerable amount of sea outside the new recruit training base.
So the helicopter flew for a few minutes, and all they saw was the vast ocean.
Xi'er's nerves were on edge, and he huddled in the corner of the helicopter, his eyes wide as he looked around.
It was evident that he was terrified at this moment!
Guest Protector Zeng also heightened his vigilance.
Just as the plane passed over a rocky area.
*Rustle rustle—*
Before Guest Protector Zeng could react, Xi'er let out a short scream!
"Help!"
Guest Protector Zeng turned his head and saw a lizard-like creature suddenly appear in his vision.
The creature raked its claws across Xi'er's neck and then, within the not-so-spacious helicopter cabin, vanished without a trace!
"How are you?" Guest Protector Zeng quickly went to check on him.
Who would have thought that all he would get in return were Xi'er's wide, unseeing eyes!
*Rustle rustle—*
A sound of breaking air echoed.
Guest Protector Zeng felt a chill down his back and rolled on the spot, dodging the attack.
He only saw the lizard-like creature lunging directly at him!