Chapter 546 The Odd Soo Soo (1/2)

GOR Chapter 546 The Odd Soo Soo

After returning to base, he found that every guild member was inside the base.

As everyone had known that Chen Xiaolian was returning, they could be seen waiting in the central resting area when Chen Xiaolian and Roddy walked in.

The only one missing was Soo Soo.

Chen Xiaolian gave them a glance and saw that Lun Tai and Bei Tai appeared the same as they had been. The new arm on Bei Tai did not appear too uncommon. As for Lun Tai, he had a serious expression on his face.

Xia Xiaolei had a rather excited expression on his face. He appeared to be the most joyful to see Chen Xiaolian return and wanted to rush out to receive him. However, he also appeared hesitant about something. He clutched his hands tightly and stood beside Lun Tai.

Chen Xiaolian noted that there were some scars on Xia Xiaolei’s face. The clothes he wore tore in places and his hair was greasy. It seemed as though he had just undergone an intense fight.

However, if he were to compare Qimu Xi with Xia Xiaolei, it would seem as though Qimu Xi had just emerged from a battlefield.

The young girl was wearing a protective suit. However, the rest of her clothes were in tatters and wounds were evident on all her limbs. Her face was bruised and swollen.

When there were only a few steps between them, Chen Xiaolian could smell the strong scent of smoke coming off Qimu Xi’s body. It was the scent that clung to the body after engaging in the use of gunpowder.

There was also the scent of oil among them.

Qimu Xi had also cut her hair short and she looked like a boy.

It was as Roddy had said, Qimu Xi had undergone a drastic change. The cowardice and weakness of her past self could no longer be seen in her eyes.

She received Chen Xiaolian’s gaze straight on.

Her eyes did not dart away nor shake. They simply looked on, reddening as tears filled them.

Chen Xiaolian also noticed that Qimu Xi’s position was somewhat far from Xia Xiaolei’s.

Seeing that, Chen Xiaolian was unable to stop himself from raising his brows.

Xia Xiaolei did not step forward to receive him. On the other hand, Qimu Xi took several steps forward.

Chen Xiaolian too, stepped forward. When he was standing before Qimu Xi, he did not hesitate to open his arms to embrace the little girl for a bit.

“It has been hard on you,” said Chen Xiaolian in a hushed tone. “Truth is, you don’t need to torture yourself like this.”

Qimu Xi, who had been putting on a strong front, broke down and the tears flowed down from her eyes.

Chen Xiaolian released his embrace and patted her shoulder before turning over and hugging Lun Tai.

Next were Bei Tai and Xia Xiaolei.

Xia Xiaolei spoke with a rather hoarse tone, “Guild Leader, you, you…”

“I am back, it is all right.” Chen Xiaolian shook his head and continued, “Roddy tells me that Lun Tai and Bei Tai have been drilling you really hard.”

Xia Xiaolei choked and was unable to say anything in response.

Chen Xiaolian took a deep breath and swept a glance at his guild members.

He understood. The negative emotions from the last instance dungeon were still clinging onto his small guild. There was a rather awkward atmosphere in here.

“All right. There is something important that I want to tell everyone.” Chen Xiaolian looked at them and continued, “Everyone come over and sit down. It is a bit long.”

The members gathered and sat down in a circle within the central resting area. Qimu Xi gingerly poured a cup of coffee for Chen Xiaolian.

“Thanks.” Chen Xiaolian accepted the cup of coffee and took a sip. Next, he waited for everyone to be seated. Looking at the eager expression on Roddy’s face, he gave Roddy a look to stop him from saying anything first.

After that, Chen Xiaolian slowly spoke up, “For the past few days, I was at Zero City…”