"A level 10 expert is indeed unique, huh?"
The tip of his nose slid lightly across her earlobe, and his words were full of teasing.
Li Luo's ears instantly flushed with red. She pretended to be calm and glanced at Lu Jingcheng. She reached out and poked his chest playfully, saying:
"Why? Are you jealous? If someone accumulates more crystal cores, maybe he can also..."
Before she could finish her words, Lu Jingcheng suddenly reached out his hand, gently grasped her hand with his slender fingers, and with a slight tug, he gently embraced her in his arms.
Li Luo leaned on his strong shoulders and clearly heard the low and joyful laughter coming from his chest. The laughter seemed to carry a hint of pampering.
Lu Jingcheng rubbed his chin against her hair affectionately, his voice low and mellow, full of smiles and dependence:
"I feel so relieved to have a girlfriend as amazing as you protecting me. It's quite pleasant to hide behind you and enjoy your protection from time to time."
As he spoke, he exerted a little force on his arms, tightened them slightly, and pulled Li Luo closer to him, as if he wanted to merge her into his body. "So, my big backer, you must always be majestic and protect me steadily from now on."
Li Luo pursed her lips, and the corners of her lips could not help but slightly rise, revealing an irrepressible smile. She drew circles lightly on his palm with her fingertips, pretending to be angry and said:
"He just talks nonsense and has no manners."
However, that tone was filled with sweetness and joy that could not be concealed.
The two of them just hugged each other quietly, and the dim headlights in the car shone gently on them, as if weaving a layer of dreamy and gentle filter for this world shrouded in the aura of the crystal core.
Time flies by like an arrow, and twenty minutes pass by in the blink of an eye.
The members of the Fire Team were like falcons returning home with a full load, with excitement flashing in their eyes. Carrying their heavy harvest, they hurriedly but steadily returned to the armored vehicles.
They walked briskly with satisfied looks on their faces; it was obvious that the operation was fruitful.
"Everyone aboard!" Lin Hai's voice, unable to suppress his excitement, came out clearly from the intercom placed on the control panel of the armored vehicle.
Lu Jingcheng raised his hand to close the soundproof barrier, and the roar of the engine could be heard clearly.
He tilted his head slightly, looked at Li Luo who was curled up in the seat, and asked softly, "Next stop?"
"Let's go!" Li Luo closed his eyes with a smile on his lips. His long eyelashes cast fine shadows on his cheeks, like a quiet and beautiful painting.
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As the engines roared again, the convoy slowly started.
In the leading armored vehicle, Chu Yuanqing was originally sitting in the back seat. At this moment, he walked swiftly to the driver's seat, sat down sideways and held the steering wheel firmly with both hands.
Lu Jingcheng sat in the passenger seat, his eyes instantly fixed on the navigation screen, his gaze focused and determined, ready to guide the team in the direction forward.
In the back seat, Li Luo sat side by side with her best friend Shi Xinxin. They talked softly and laughed from time to time, adding a bit of warmth to the dull carriage. Tu Dou curled up in Li Luo's arms affectionately, rubbing his furry head against her palm, as if asking for more attention. Tuo Luo lay obediently on Shi Xinxin's lap, listening quietly to their conversation.
"Go straight through the intersection ahead, and then go around the abandoned commercial district to the east." Lu Jingcheng said as he quickly unfolded the paper map on his lap. He frowned slightly, and his eyes quickly switched between the map and the constantly changing scene outside the car window, comparing them carefully.
Chu Yuanqing stepped on the accelerator and the armored vehicle slowly moved forward. The body of the vehicle was slightly bumpy due to the long-term disrepair and uneven road surface, making a dull sound. He squinted his eyes slightly, paying close attention to the road conditions ahead, while listening attentively to Lu Jingcheng's instructions.