CHAPTER 188: CHAPTER 188: THE APOCALYPSE - I AM NOT THE HOLY MOTHER 95

Although Qing Lin can prevent these mutant creatures from leaving, it can’t constantly watch over them, and Qing Lin can only command those special mutant creatures that possess some intelligence. As for the ordinary mutant creatures without brains but with combat power comparable to special mutant creatures outside, Qing Lin has no solution for them.

Additionally, there are some special mutant creatures with a bit of intelligence but not very high intelligence, who always can’t resist the instinct to attack humans. Therefore, all humans who strayed into this area have died at the hands of these mutant creatures. Qing Lin is powerless in this regard; it can only ensure these mutant creatures do not leave here, and those special mutant creatures with enough intelligence do not attack humans.

This time, Qing Lin wanted Lin Shuangshuang and the others to help it find its master, albeit holding onto a sliver of hope. That’s why, later on, Qing Lin compromised, saying that as long as it’s done its best, it’s okay if it can’t be found. However, Qing Lin made a mandatory request: two people must stay here to talk with it, play with it, and make delicious food for it.

No one opposed this. This place is abundant in energy, extremely safe with Qing Lin’s deterrence, and staying here is a huge benefit. Moreover, everyone decided that if Qing Lin’s master was not dead, they would definitely help find them.

Everyone had a good impression of this kind-hearted Jiao, Qing Lin, and also of Zhong Qi, who taught Qing Lin to be this way. If they could reunite Zhong Qi and Qing Lin, it would enhance the bond between Qing Lin and humans, which would be beneficial in many ways. Naturally, everyone was willing to do so.

After some deliberation, they decided Lin Shuangshuang, Chi Shaolong, and Song Yuhang would leave with the energy stones, while Li Wenxuan, Li Wenbo, and Zhang Ling would stay to accompany Qing Lin. Li Wenxuan was staying because he was the best cook, and Li Wenbo was there to assist him.

Zhang Ling was left at Li Wenbo’s strong insistence, reasoning that a place rich in energy could help her weak constitution strengthen. Lin Shuangshuang and Li Wenxuan understood Li Wenbo’s true intentions, but Lin Shuangshuang agreed for the sake of this potential couple.

When leaving, Lin Shuangshuang, Chi Shaolong, and Song Yuhang rode on the King Kong Apes summoned by Qing Lin. The King Kong Apes were gigantic and traveled swiftly. The journey that had taken everyone so long was covered by these two King Kong Apes in just two days.

Upon reaching the research base, the arrival of the two King Kong Apes caused a scare, and Hongyu and Ah Cai confronted them like they were facing great enemies.

Ah Cai even carried its owner over to Lin Shuangshuang’s side, spreading its wings to block in front of Lin Shuangshuang and its owner, while not forgetting to flatter Lin Shuangshuang, "Pretty lady, don’t worry, Ah Cai will protect you! Ah Cai is very strong!"

Parrots are inherently high-intelligence animals. After staying here for a long time, Ah Cai’s intelligence seemed to have increased a bit, now having some basic language logic, and maybe it could reach Qing Lin’s level of intelligence in the future.

Although Hongyu couldn’t speak, it stood firmly in front of Lin Shuangshuang, clearly intending to protect its owner, which made Shuangshuang’s heart feel warm. Lin Shuangshuang explained carefully and repeatedly communicated with Hongyu and Ah Cai for a long time to confirm that these two King Kong Apes were allies.

Ah Cai and Hongyu, being carefree, quickly went over to play with the King Kong Apes when they realized they weren’t enemies, and Ah Cai was so caught up in communicating with them that it forgot about flattering the pretty lady Lin Shuangshuang.

Being driven by Qing Lin and executing the complex task of escorting Lin Shuangshuang and the others, these two King Kong Apes naturally had high intelligence. They had no problem communicating with Ah Cai, and because of Zhang Ling’s constant teachings, Hongyu’s intelligence was also quite good, able to keep up with Ah Cai and the King Kong Apes’ intellect.

After learning about Qing Lin’s situation, the people inside the research base felt relieved, and after discussion, they decided to temporarily seal the research base. Then, everyone would leave here with the energy stones and return to the Capital Base to first find Qing Lin’s master and then discuss future plans.

Because of the urgency of this matter, after arriving at the base, everyone split up. Chi Shaolong and Wang Wei took the energy stones to the Capital Base, while Song Yuhang and Lin Shuangshuang took people back to their base, then split up to find Zhong Qi.

Having experienced the southern journey, the mutant creatures, including the special mutant creatures encountered on the way back, became just food for everyone. They dispatched them as if playing, quickly returning to the base.

Lin Shuangshuang had been gone for more than half a year, and the people at the base were going mad waiting. When they saw Lin Shuangshuang, Wei Min and Lin Hai were on the verge of tears. Lin Shuangshuang had undertaken such a dangerous task and was gone for so long; as parents, they were worried to death!

Even Song Yuhang’s iron-willed soldier father came personally to welcome his son, and upon seeing Song Yuhang, his eyes were also wet, and he emotionally hugged his son.

Of course, Wei Min and Lin Hai’s emotions were even richer, and when the couple saw Lin Shuangshuang, they just wanted to envelop their daughter in a hug full of love.

With arms wide open, Wei Min and Lin Hai approached to embrace Lin Shuangshuang from both sides, but ended up hugging a furry big head. Looking down, the trio found it amusing and endearing—it was Doumi who had forcibly squeezed its big head in.

Doumi didn’t care about Wei Min and Lin Hai; it missed its master so much that it squeezed its head in and started rubbing against Lin Shuangshuang eagerly, meowing incessantly, flooding Lin Shuangshuang’s mind with its bombarding messages.

The main gist was that it missed its master terribly and wondered why the master left for so long. In the future, wherever the master went, it must be taken along. It felt so aggrieved not to have seen its master for such a long time—it needed hugs, kisses, and comfort!

Doumi’s enthusiasm lasted for a long time, and even the big pile of grilled fish Lin Shuangshuang brought down from Hongyu’s back couldn’t distract it from its passion for Lin Shuangshuang. By the time Lin Shuangshuang wearily returned home, she was surrounded by a bunch of little spiders that had grown to the size of grinding stones, and even Hongyu couldn’t escape being swarmed.

With Doumi and the little spiders clamoring around her, Lin Shuangshuang could hardly do anything, but fortunately, Song Yuhang thoughtfully stayed behind to help explain what had happened during this period before leaving, finally clearing up the confusion for everyone left at home.

In the evening, Wei Min showcased her culinary skills, preparing a sumptuous feast. During the meal, Wei Min and Lin Hai kept piling food into Lin Shuangshuang’s bowl, with Wei Min even tearfully and tenderly looking at Lin Shuangshuang, "Eat more to nourish yourself; look at how much darker and thinner you’ve become while you were away, surely you’ve gone through a lot!"

"Mom and Dad, I didn’t go through much hardship, it was a safe journey without much danger." Lin Shuangshuang said while trying to block Wei Min and Lin Hai from adding more food to her bowl, but there wasn’t much she could do—her bowl was already heaped high and she couldn’t eat fast enough to keep up with the rate at which they were piling on more.

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