Miss Beautiful C.E.O and her system

Chapter 554 A carnival?

By the time they reached a nearby village, both Ling Qingyu and the man breathed a sigh of relief. The presence of humans soothed their hearts. The frightening cries of nature seemed to fade, replaced by the softer sounds of rustling branches and grasses swaying to the wind's rhythm.

The layers of trees thinned as signs of human activity increased. As expected of humankind, nature couldn't withstand their playful intrusions. All natural elements had either dissipated or been destroyed by human interference. The village's houses were built on wooden pillars above the ground.

Ling Qingyu recalled reading about this type of construction; it allowed the houses to be moved short distances. A group could easily lift and transport them.

Among these pillar houses, she also spotted a few courtyard types made of concrete and brick. These clearly belonged to the wealthier families. Yes, whether due to tradition or because the people hadn't fully embraced modern life, families tended to stay grouped together. More children also meant more labor, which was essential in regions where education wasn't highly prioritized.

This way of life was hard to change, even as times moved on.

Though the sky had darkened, the villagers were not yet asleep. It was still early. Candlelight and clusters of light bulbs lit up the entire village, creating an enchanting glow. Ling Qingyu gazed at the lively scene, filled with distant chatter and laughter.

To avoid detection, they had to pass through the village without alerting anyone. She glanced back to see if the wolves had followed. Her concern wasn't baseless; Athena reported that the wolves had trailed them for a while before stopping and returning to their territory, deterred by the presence of humans.

Ling Qingyu marveled at the wolves' territorial awareness. They were so persistent. If not for her initial surge of killing intent, she wondered if the two of them might have been dragged into a pointless fight.

Her partner shuffled closer and knelt down. Ling Qingyu spoke, "We'll go around the village."

"Roger. One by one or together?" the man asked.

"No need for overwatch. I've already scanned most of the area. There's no immediate danger."

"Alright, your call."

Ling Qingyu nodded. The two conversed with green glows hovering over their eyes from their night-vision goggles. The length of the goggles caused their head movements to appear awkward. Ling Qingyu rose and began to move around the village, with the man following quietly behind her.

Thanks to her martial arts training and study of the secret sutra, Ling Qingyu's physical abilities were greatly enhanced, including her hearing and vision. She could hear the sounds from inside the warehouse clearly. Though the words were muffled, the tones told her everything she needed to know.

A carnival was going on inside. She heard the cries and moans of women and the malicious laughter of men. Not just one or two, but a whole group. Rapid moans, cries of pleasure, and intermittent, rhythmic sounds—every adult knew what that meant.

Ling Qingyu's lips twitched. She hadn't expected the villagers to be so bold. Never underestimate rural life; they were more open-minded than city dwellers. Or maybe the easy access to drugs was the cause. Drugs could make people do daring things.

"You'll never guess what I just discovered," Ling Qingyu muttered, shaking her head.

The man waited for her to continue, but she stopped, listening more intently as the language used was that of Country C. When she caught what the men were discussing, her eyes turned cold. The sudden drop in temperature around her startled her partner. Ling Qingyu's green goggles seemed to blaze with an unholy light, like a demon summoned from the depths.

In his eyes, her expression was fierce and terrifying. "Hey... Kirin..." he called out cautiously.

"I'm sorry," she replied, her voice icily calm. "We might be delayed for a bit." Ling Qingyu flicked her radio on. "Kirin to Kilos, Kirin to Kilos."

"Kilo 1," Tang Ziyi replied instantly.

"Kilo 1, Kirin has encountered an issue that needs fixing. We might be a bit late."

"Kirin, it doesn't matter; all elements are camping and waiting until everyone's asleep. We have time. Please report what you've found." Tang Ziyi's tone lost its usual lightness; she knew Ling Qingyu was serious from her voice.

"I've got some bastards to deal with."

"Is it necessary?" There was a pause. When Ling Qingyu didn't immediately respond, Tang Ziyi added, "Copy that. Do as you see fit, but do not compromise our presence. Clear?"

"Understood," Ling Qingyu replied.@@@@