Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 344 - 339: Cut Out the Sneaky Moves

"Don’t get excited! I was just joking." Ye Xingyan was quick to adapt, spreading his hands open in front of his chest, with a flattering smile on his face.

His personality wasn’t quite like the rumors.

Ji Ning withdrew her spiritual power, not bothering to look at him, "318217 information."

Ye Xingyan’s smile deepened a bit, and even the genuine leather mask on his face couldn’t hide the amusement in his eyes. He pointed to his head, "It’s here."

Ji Ning glanced at him again, scoffing coldly.

Ye Xingyan was much more shrewd than Ye Xingming.

Ji Ning walked ahead, while Ye Xingyan followed behind her, hands clasped behind his back, seeming quite relaxed.

Huang Ying squinted slightly, following with slow steps, her hand in her pocket trembling slightly.

Could Ji Ning really be...

***

Although the winter scenery of Jiuming Mountain was not as vibrant as in spring and summer, it had a unique charm.

There were many evergreen trees here throughout the four seasons, and lots of frost-resistant flowers and plants along the road, not as desolate as the city. That’s why Bai Xiaotang suggested coming out to take photos and to scout for a campsite.

"Come quickly, we’ll camp on this land in the next day or two." Bai Xiaotang pointed to a flat area not far ahead, introducing it.

This was the place Fu Yuanxuan told her about—flat, open, with not too much forest, and a small stream nearby, very suitable for camping.

"Wow, are there fish here?"

"Oh my, isn’t it winter now?"

The lowest temperature in Anhe City usually didn’t drop below zero, so the creek water generally didn’t freeze.

To children living in the north, this seemed quite novel.

Bai Xiaotang was equally surprised when she first saw it, but now she was knowledgeable: "This stream is mountain spring water, especially sweet. In autumn, you can catch fish here while camping."

The members of the Ai Ning Team were eager to try and squatted down, touching the creek water. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Cold...

"By the way, the base soldiers said if you want to make a fire while camping, you can only do so by the creek. They patrol this area regularly, so be mindful of that." Bai Xiaotang briefly explained the precautions, took a sip of water from her thermos.

It was then she noticed Ye Tong next to her was smiling, and she asked, "Sister Xiaotong, what’s up?"

Ye Tong shook her head lightly, jokingly teasing, "Tangtang’s becoming more and more imposing now."

Bai Xiaotang giggled, shyly diverting her gaze, and changed the topic, "Hmm? Where’s Sister Ning?"

Only then did Ye Tong realize Ji Ning seemed not to have followed them, and after looking around, couldn’t help but frown slightly.

At this time, Liu Bin, who was holding a DSLR camera and taking photos everywhere, walked over with concern and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Ye Tong shook her head lightly, and Liu Bin continued, "Xiao Ye, could you help me check how these photos turned out?"

"Sure." Ye Tong looked at the DSLR in Liu Bin’s hands and couldn’t help but be amazed.

"Mr. Liu, did you take all these?" Ye Tong asked in surprise. She hadn’t expected Liu Bin, besides having great photography skills, also had amazing videography techniques. Several photos he took of everyone were works of art.

Liu Bin seemed a bit bashful, touching his nose and saying, "Sorry, I took a few shots of you guys."

"No, this is really awesome. Tangtang, come have a look..."

When Ji Ning arrived, she saw a group of people posing in various poses, lining up for Liu Bin to take their photos.

And the scenery Liu Bin chose was excellent, perfectly capturing the beauty of the sunset.

Ji Ning didn’t disturb them, quietly watching the scenery in the distance, and then suddenly asked, "What are you looking at?"

Beside her, Huang Ying was somewhat unsure as she replied, "That cameraman."

"What’s with him?"

"His build resembles someone."

"Who?"

"The leader of the Black Snake Gang, Black Snake."

Ji Ning was momentarily stunned, turning to glance at Liu Bin, "How confident are you?"

"Five out of ten, needs further observation." Huang Ying wasn’t very sure either. The last time she saw Black Snake was years ago during a mission in Nanling.

At that time, everyone wore protective suits, and the lighting was dim, so other people’s faces were hard to see.

The reason she felt it resemblant was due to her habit of observing people’s shapes and small habits. The leader of the Black Snake Gang always had a slight outward shift of the heel when squatting, a small habit that Huang Ying remembered distinctly.

And not far away, Liu Bin had this small habit too.

Combined with his similar physique to Black Snake, she formed some suspicions.

Ji Ning observed Liu Bin for a while, eyes slightly cooling down.

Indeed, hiding superpowers...

"This person is a superpower user."

They hadn’t avoided Ye Xingyan during their conversation. After observing for a while, he smiled and said.

Huang Ying turned her head to look at him, while Ye Xingyan smiled, "His left wrist is thinner than his right, likely due to long-term wearing of the suppression ring."

Ji Ning glanced at him, "You guys have a collaboration, right?"

Ye Xingyan smiled without answering.

Ji Ning already understood, warning, "Stop your little tricks."

The smile on Ye Xingyan’s face faded somewhat.

After taking photos, Bai Xiaotang and her group started heading back. This time, Ji Ning didn’t act alone. Bai Xiaotang and Ye Tong kept an eye on her from either side.

The return trip was quick, reaching the guesthouse within half an hour.

"Now there’s still time, everyone go back and rest first. Dinner at the cafeteria at six. Note, guesthouse cafeteria serves dinner from six to eight, so don’t be late." Bai Xiaotang found a loudspeaker from somewhere and shouted to everyone like a tour guide.

Lin Yuanyang in the crowd had a somewhat complex expression. Bai Xiaotang’s progress was visibly impressive.

"Sister Ning, you’re really not staying with us?" After her announcement, Bai Xiaotang ran to Ji Ning and pouted.

Ji Ning replied with a straight face, "No."

"I sleep much better now."

"Hmm, I’ll be out at night."

Hearing this, Bai Xiaotang lowered her flag, dejectedly, "Take care."

For Ji Ning’s convenience when going out, her room was isolated from the others and close to the stairs.

This also facilitated the arrival of Huang Ying and Ye Xingyan.

This time, Ye Xingyan didn’t beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "318217 is an SSS-level confidential research material. I don’t know much, as I later left the research institute and my access was revoked. Before I tell you, I’m curious, how did you find out about the number 318217?"

Ji Ning, half-smiling, looked at him, and Ye Xingyan, cleverly realizing something, his pupils constricted, then shone with excitement, "Sure enough... hahaha... no wonder you know. Now I’m quite eager to verify my guess."

Ji Ning coughed slightly, and Ye Xingyan restrained his smile somewhat, glancing at Huang Ying beside them, "Does this lady need to leave?"

"No need."

Huang Ying felt warmth in her heart.

This was Ji Ning’s trust in her.

Ye Xingyan smiled, pulling out a chair to sit down, and with the fingers resting on the nearby table, doodled a bit on it.

"As far as I know, 318217 is a set of coordinates, an area on the map located deep within the Pollution Zone. That area is said to be inaccessible, and all superpower users who went there never returned." Saying this, Ye Xingyan looked at Ji Ning, with a meaningful gaze, "But there’s also a rumor, that over the past hundred years, only one person has come out alive from that area..."

"Who?" Huang Ying couldn’t help but ask.

For some reason, her heart was pounding, her gaze following Ye Xingyan to focus on Ji Ning.

Ye Xingyan saw that Ji Ning’s face showed no emotion, clearly indifferent to his rumor, but he still fixated his bright eyes on Ji Ning’s, "It’s that chaotic era’s Female War God, Ji Ning."