My Pet Beast is Super Fearsome
Chapter 490 - 489: The Thickest Skin in the Army

Chapter 490: Chapter 489: The Thickest Skin in the Army

April 3rd, afternoon, the imperial capital.

Amid the roaring sound, a huge black and gray military transport plane slowly landed at the airport.

No sooner had Shao Zifeng stepped off the plane than a soldier dressed in military uniform quickly approached him, "Please, you..."

"Ding~"

The crisp ringtone of a cell phone rang out, Shao Zifeng waved his hand to interrupt the soldier.

As soon as he answered the call, a familiar voice came through, "Zifeng, have you arrived at the imperial capital?"

Shao Zifeng stepped to the side and laughed, "You’re quite informed, I’ve just disembarked."

Chen Yixing reproached, "Informed? What informed? Sister knew you were coming and specifically had someone watching near the airport."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Shao Zifeng’s face gradually faded, "Yixing Sister, are you in such a hurry to find me because something happened?"

"Yes." There was a pause on the other end of the line, and Chen Yixing, with a tone of uncertainty, said, "I can’t be sure yet, but since I learned you were coming to the imperial capital, I’ve been paying attention to the news here. Just yesterday, the First Army District Hospital in the imperial capital was suddenly locked down by heavy military forces. I suspect that something happened there."

After a brief pause, she continued, "Though our Ancient Creature Research Institute and the Virus Research Institute are both under the Academy, we hardly interact beyond some work-related handovers. I’ve tried to find out as much as I can, but those people absolutely refuse to talk."

"This actually makes me more convinced in my speculation. The reason I’m calling is that I’m a bit worried about you."

Shao Zifeng felt warmth in his heart after listening to Chen Yixing’s words, "Thank you, Yixing Sister. I understand."

There was a moment of silence on the other end, "There may be danger there now. If you don’t want to go, I can intervene and bring you back to the Ancient Creature Research Institute."

Shao Zifeng hesitated for a moment, then looked at his right hand where faint traces could still be seen, "I’ve already promised General Li and General Lu. It wouldn’t be good to go back on my word, and besides, the military’s people are standing not far from me."

"What about the military? If you don’t want to go, let’s see who dares to touch you."

There was a rare domineering tone in Chen Yixing’s voice, yet Shao Zifeng visualized her wearing pink bunny shoes and couldn’t help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at?" Chen Yixing’s tone carried a bit of confusion.

"Cough, nothing, just suddenly thought of something happy."

"Oh? Then tell me about it, let me be happy too?" There was full skepticism in Chen Yixing’s voice; she always felt that something was off with Shao Zifeng.

What to say?

That you love wearing pink bunny shoes?

Shao Zifeng was contemplating hard on how to handle the current situation.

"Aowu~"

Just then, a baby-like growl came through the background noise of the phone.

Shao Zifeng quickly shifted the topic, "Yixing Sister, was that the Ice Plateau Saber-toothed Tiger just now?"

"Yes." Chen Yixing’s tone was somewhat wistful, "Thinking back, I must thank you. This little guy couldn’t grow because his attributes were clashing. After feeding him with the Cold Creek Ice Marrow for a while, strengthening the control of his ice attribute, he’s now successfully evolved."

"Evolved, huh? I’ll have to take some time to see it..."

While they were chatting, the soldier not far away anxiously watched the time, finally unable to stop himself from taking a few steps forward.

"Shao classmate, are we ready to depart?"

"Well then, let’s stop here for today. We can talk more when we see each other next time. Remember, you must ensure your own safety."

"I know."

After hanging up the phone, Shao Zifeng put away his cellphone.

"Lead the way."

...

The First Army District Hospital.

The treatment center building was surrounded by thousands of soldiers, with hundreds of Stone-armored Giant Rhinoceroses at the ready inside the cordon, making the atmosphere in the entire hospital area very tense.

Under everyone’s gaze, the curtain of the main door of the treatment center building was lifted, and a soldier in a full suit of protective gear walked briskly out.

Amid the thundering footsteps, the Stone-armored Giant Rhinoceros cleared a path, and the soldier lifted the caution tape to crawl out from inside.

Qin Zhenbei strode forward, his voice rough with agitation as he demanded, "What’s the situation inside now, and where are the doctors and nurses?"

"Report to the General," the man saluted, then removed his goggles and mask, gasping for breath, "There are 54 infected in the treatment center, and 6 infected Healing Lulu are relatively stable. They are currently being guarded by comrades from the Yu Deer army."

"As for the medical staff inside the treatment center, since it’s still not certain whether the virus is airborne, Doctor Qin has ordered everyone to self-isolate until the Virus Research Institute confirms the route of transmission of the virus."

After hearing the soldier’s report, Qin Zhenbei bellowed without turning his head, "Sun Weiqiang."

"Present!"

"Notify the logistics support department to dispatch living supplies, ensure the well-being of all the infected and medical personnel inside, and act immediately!"

"Yes!"

Sun Weiqiang saluted and jogged away.

Time ticked away by the second.

Hearing the occasional agonizing screams from the treatment center, Qin Zhenbei grew more and more restless. After glancing at the time again, he spoke impatiently, "Didn’t Li Tianwen say the person they found would arrive this afternoon? Where are they now!"

"General, please don’t worry," the aide-de-camp whispered, "I’ll go and inquire right now."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a roaring sound approached in the distance.

Amidst the piercing sound of tire friction, a rugged military off-road vehicle came to a steady stop outside the caution area.

As soon as Shao Zifeng got out of the vehicle, two soldiers stretched out their hands to stop him: "Halt, please cooperate with the inspection."

From a distance, Qin Zhenbei saw this and cursed, pointing at them, "To hell with the inspection, let them through quickly!"

Upon hearing this, one of the soldiers lifted the caution tape higher, while the other led them toward Qin Zhenbei.

On the way, Shao Zifeng occasionally looked around; the neatly arrayed hundreds of Stone-armored Giant Rhinoceroses presented a sight that was quite visually striking.

"General, the person has been brought in," someone announced.

"Hmm."

Qin Zhenbei nodded, sizing up Shao Zifeng.

He seemed a bit young, and there was a nagging sense that he’d seen this young man somewhere before.

But with the situation being urgent, Qin Zhenbei didn’t have time to ponder and turned to a soldier in protective gear, "Take this young man inside, and fill him in on the situation there."

"Yes!"

Shao Zifeng gave Qin Zhenbei a brief nod before following the soldier through the caution tape.

Although this was the third National Guardian General he had met, the commander of the Ben Chu army, Shao Zifeng had no intention of making conversation since he felt an involuntary sense of alienation upon learning that the predecessor of the Ben Chu acting troupe was Zhou Zimin’s old unit.

This alienation wasn’t due to dislike but rather a self-protective mentality, fearing those people would trouble him if they knew his identity.

Watching Shao Zifeng’s departing figure, Qin Zhenbei felt increasingly certain of his familiarity, and it wasn’t until he entered the treatment center that he finally spoke up, "Do you know the identity of that young man?"

"Report to the General, I’m not sure myself, I just know his surname is Shao."

"Shao..."

After repeating the name several times, Shao Zifeng’s figure slowly overlapped with someone in his memory, and Qin Zhenbei’s expression changed suddenly.

"Shao Zifeng, how could it be this kid!"

"Li Tianwen that old bastard, doesn’t he know how dangerous it is there, why send my nephew to his death!"

While Qin Zhenbei was hopping mad and cursing, the aide-de-camp raised an eyebrow.

What a piece of work.

The General, notorious for having the thickest skin in the army.

Just moments ago, he was claiming not to recognize the person, and now he’s already calling him his nephew.