The impact of the vines' attack created cracks that spread outward like a spider web.
Seeing the vines' destructive power, Wu Yehao realized Yao Ran's wood element ability was at least on par with his lightning element ability-if not stronger.
Before Long Yu and Yao Ran could launch another attack, Wu Yehao quickly said, "Miss Yao Ran, I am not your enemy."
As he spoke, Wu Yehao landed lightly on the ground.
The next second, Yao Ran said, "A Yu, wait."
At her words, Long Yu halted his attack. The edge of his military dagger, poised at Wu Yehao's neck, had already drawn a thin line of blood.
Noticing Wu Yehao's composure despite the military dagger at his throat, Yao Ran's eyes flickered briefly. She stepped forward and noticed the platinum white badge pinned to his collar.
After glancing at the badge, she said, "You are from the Yao Security Company."
Wu Yehao shook his head and corrected her. "There is no Yao Security Company anymore. We now call ourselves The Origin, established by Commander Fu to counter The Ark, created by Gao Shuwei twenty-seven days ago."
When they heard what he said, Yao Ran and Long Yu exchanged glances. Their eyes reflected the same calmness.
Despite her and Long Yu's rebirth altering many events, Yao Ran couldn't shake the feeling that The Ark's establishment was inevitable, no matter what they did.
After a long silence, Yao Ran said, "A Yu, let him go."
Long Yu withdrew his military dagger, leaped back, and then stood by her side.
Looking at Wu Yehao, Yao Ran then asked, "Why are you here?"
Wu Yehao replied, "I'm on a mission to invite you back to headquarters."
Yao Ran smiled faintly and asked, "Why should I go with you? We are strangers, and I don't trust any of you."
Her hidden hostility and sarcasm didn't faze Wu Yehao.
He thought for a second and then responded calmly, "Commander Fu and the senior officers established The Origin to counter Gao Shuwei's The Ark. However, our goal isn't to kill those forced to join The Ark under Gao Shuwei's threats."
"Instead, we need you to lead us in convincing those people to leave The Ark and help us fight against him. Moreover, our invitation is tied to a promise we made to Chairman Yao to protect and support you before his death."
After saying that, Wu Yehao took a letter from his backpack and handed it to Yao Ran.
"This is one of the letters Chairman Yao left for you. Commander Fu has kept the rest safe at headquarters."
Yao Ran took the letter, her eyes scanning the familiar handwriting and her grandfather's unique seal. At that moment, she knew that her grandfather had written this letter.
After reading it, she handed the letter to Long Yu and turned to Wu Yehao. She said, "This isn't the place to talk. Follow me."
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