Chapter 1757: Racing Against Time

The grid cell, as Chu Jiaojiao dripped in the mixture, began to gradually dissolve, vanishing completely within a few breaths.

There was not a trace of joy on Chu Jiaojiao’s face, her brows were furrowed tightly. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the diminishing mixture, her fingers trembled.

Then—

She couldn’t help it, looked up, and glanced at the distant sky, where Ji You had departed.

Ji You… she…

What will happen?

Just a fleeting thought, but so distressing. Chu Jiaojiao quietly clenched her hand, beside her, Yue Qiguang’s mixture was already spent; he extended his hand towards Chu Jiaojiao’s side, applying a little force but not taking it, just happened to glimpse Chu Jiaojiao’s eyes.

Yue Qiguang was stunned.

Then.

Yue Qiguang curled his lips, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he said: “Stop thinking about those nonsensical things, let Daddy just say it straight, even if all of us are dead, that idiot number 4444 would still be alive and kicking! She might even come dance on your grave and sing a song.”

“Hiss~” Chu Jiaojiao grimaced, thinking about Ji You’s soul-stirring voice—calling it off-key was a compliment. Truly, if she sang a song on her grave, she would definitely die of fury.

Forget it.

Better to live.

Chu Jiaojiao shivered, saying: “Hmph~ Who said I’m worried about classmate Ji You’s safety? I’m worried about classmate Ji You’s face.”

To this, Yue Qiguang lazily ignored her, just responded with a disdainful snort.

Yue Qiyuan suddenly said: “The mixture is running low.”

It’s been less than 5 minutes, roughly one-sixth of the grid cells cleared, and at the current pace, it’s estimated to take another 30 minutes to clean all the cells in the farm.

But, the mixture is definitely insufficient.

And, this speed is too slow.

Ji You said, let everyone speed up! Only by speeding up can she be safer.

Yue Qiyuan’s brows furrowed tightly, “We must find a way to reduce the use of the mixture while ensuring the reduction does not decrease its effectiveness.”

Chu Jiaojiao and Yue Qiguang both stopped their actions.

The next moment, Yue Qiyuan said: “But saving on the use of the mixture is only the first thing; the second, and more important thing, is that we need to cooperate well with Spicy Eye and Shen Changqing, let them quickly find the Control Center, so your disassembly speed, the two of you, must be faster and more effective, absolutely no waste allowed.”

The main force for disassembly has always been Yue Qiguang and Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiyuan’s physical strength couldn’t match up with theirs, so he took on the role of coordination and scheduling within the team, mainly responsible for arranging the direction of their efforts.

Yue Qiguang raised the Big Iron Hammer onto his shoulder, raised his chin, and said: “It’s time to show off Daddy Universe Strongest’s strength.”

Finished speaking.

Yue Qiguang kicked his feet, stepping onto the back of a small crawfish that came leaping, then jumped over the top of a grid cell, in the next second, he swung the Big Iron Hammer down hard.

Boom—

The grid cell shook violently, and the group of small crawfish inside huddled to one side in fright.

Then—

As the hammer struck down, the mixture was also scattered at the same time. These mixtures didn’t all land on one point but were divided into dozens of drops, each sprayed towards the corners of the grid.

Then—

In an instant, the powerful mixture dissolved each one successively.

Yue Qiguang’s move was impressive, saving the dosage and accelerating the dissolution time.

Chu Jiaojiao’s side didn’t lag behind at all, even faster than Yue Qiguang in some areas. In their cooperation, the disassembly speed of the grid cells significantly sped up.

Beside them, Yue Qiyuan wasn’t idle, he moved between Chu Jiaojiao and Yue Qiguang, timely directing the disassembly path for the two of them.

On the other side.

Shen Changqing and Sheng Qingyan had been busy too, walking around in the already disassembled part of the farm, constantly observing the surroundings, searching for possible clues.

However, they found nothing.

In his ear, there were clanging sounds, and the hissing of the small crawfish group, Shen Changqing piloting the mecha, moving around, couldn’t help but feel a surge of anxiety, especially when he inadvertently glimpsed the time record on the control panel, that sense of restlessness magnified exponentially.

In his restlessness, Shen Changqing accidentally hit a command on the control panel. In an instant, Shen Changqing’s pupils shrank.

That was—

An attack command.

Its direction was right towards Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiyuan, and the others.

In an instant, Shen Changqing’s expression changed dramatically.

At this moment, a mechanical arm suddenly extended beside him, quickly elongated, transforming into an interception net, successfully intercepting the missile Shen Changqing accidentally fired.

Then.

The intercepted missile was instantly thrown in the opposite direction.

Boom—

Hearing the explosion, Shen Changqing felt his body go weak, with a bit of an urge to cry, but he held back, staying silent.

A deep male voice sounded beside him: “Aqing, why haven’t you changed this rash old habit of yours?”

“…” Shen Changqing, with red eyes, lightly pursed his lips, and said softly: “Thanks.”

Truly.

“You’re my brother; no need to thank me.” Sheng Qingyan said, while keeping his eyes on the mecha’s monitor, raised an eyebrow and asked: “Don’t panic; with your brother here, what are you afraid of?”

“…” Shen Changqing’s fingertips trembled.

He wasn’t afraid.

Even if facing imminent death, he has never been afraid.

The only fear he has is—for the casualties of his teammates.

But just now, in his carelessness, what was he doing? He almost harmed his teammates…

When the time is already so tight, everyone is racing against time, trying to get more chances… what is he doing? Besides anxiety, unease, what other use does he have?

Classmate Ji You is still waiting for everyone’s rescue.

Shen Changqing frowned tightly, gripping his hand firmly, and didn’t make another sound.

Sheng Qingyan piloting the mecha has been maintaining a side-by-side position with Shen Changqing; at this moment, Sheng Qingyan suddenly said: “Don’t worry about Ji You, she will absolutely be fine.”

Shen Changqing clenched his hand, said: “But she needs us to create time, and we have yet to find a breakthrough.”

Where exactly is that Control Center hidden?

Searched everywhere, yet no anomalies were found.

The longer it drags on, the more harm Ji You must endure.

“Aqing.” Sheng Qingyan suddenly sighs, saying: “Do you know what the biggest difference between you and number 4444 is?”

Shen Changqing was stunned.

Sheng Qingyan said in a serious tone: “She is never indecisive. Once she decides to do something, she carries it through resolutely.”

“What are you doing right now?” Sheng Qingyan gazed at the monitor, saying: “You’re doubting yourself, and you’re doubting your teammates.”

Shen Changqing was shocked.

Narrowing his eyes, Sheng Qingyan said: “Put away your doubts, listen to your brother, let’s head this way.”