Survival in the Mist: From a Dilapidated Wooden Hut to a Heavenly Palace in the Clouds

Chapter 212 Lia's Mission

Unexpectedly, in the following days, things calmed down and no further action was taken.

This unusual calm surprised Mo Ming, but he dared not let his guard down. In his view, Xiao Rizi would not give up easily; on the contrary, he was likely plotting something sinister in secret, perhaps even an operation against Xiao Jin.

Therefore, Mo Ming remained highly vigilant, coming to the island every day to closely observe Xiao Rizi's movements through binoculars, fearing that the other party might suddenly launch an attack.

Meanwhile, Xiao Jin wasn't idle either. In addition to its daily patrols and surveillance in the air, it also took time to fly to more distant areas to scout out any other survivors approaching the area.

Xiao Jin's actions undoubtedly provided Mo Ming with a greater sense of security, but this peaceful period did not allow Mo Ming to relax; instead, it made him even more uneasy. He always felt that the more calm and peaceful the surface appeared, the greater the danger that might be lurking beneath.

In the midst of this tense atmosphere, Xiao Jin suddenly flew back from a distance and reported some important information to Mo Ming.

This report caused Mo Ming to waver slightly, as if what Xiao Jin had discovered had plunged him into a state of conflicting emotions.

However, despite some inner turmoil, Mo Ming chose to remain still. The most important thing right now was to guard against any unexpected situations on Xiao Rizi's side; he couldn't let other matters distract him.

His caution stemmed not only from self-protection but also from a sense of responsibility towards the entire Sky Island. Thus, Mo Ming continued to observe the changing situation from the shadows, awaiting the opportune moment for his next move.

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"Manmeng, how's the construction of our backup shelter, the forest, going?"

"Reporting to the chief, the infrastructure there is complete and can sustain daily life. Protective facilities have also been set up along the mine and the Blue River, and no one will approach unless it is necessary for mining," Manmeng reported to Momin in a firm tone.

"Well done! Your next task is to find an open space there and build a large training ground that can accommodate a thousand people. Leave the rest of the space for later."

"Yes, Chief!" Manmeng nodded, then asked with a puzzled look, "Chief, a thousand people? Are you recruiting soldiers?"

"Hahaha... Let's prepare for the future. As the Azure Gold is refined, our numbers will increase. I'm planning to build an army and cultivate diligently. You'll be busy then!"

Man Meng wasn't stupid; he naturally understood what Mo Ming meant. Even if he didn't become a high-ranking official, he was at least a guaranteed squad leader!

"Yes! Man Meng will certainly live up to the leader's expectations!"

"Go!"

After Man Meng left confidently, Mo Ming summoned Liya. Among the current seven-person team, Liya was undoubtedly the strongest; her peak Crimson Purple level strength was no joke.

Among the others, Tark, Manmon, and Gougou Blue are at the late stage of Crimson Purple level, while the others are at the peak of Deep Blue level.

Tark's attack isn't strong, but his defense is unparalleled; he's a solid front-line tank.

The Barbarian is very strong in close combat and uses a warrior-style playstyle, but he's not fast enough. The dog Blue is quite unique; while it's not good at fighting, it's extremely fast and has unparalleled talent in scouting.

Most importantly, as it advanced to the Crimson Purple level ferocious beast, it was able to speak human language and shrink its body, somewhat like the multiplying talent of Xiong Da and Xiong Er.

However, it doesn't grow as dramatically as some other animals; it can only grow to a maximum length of about five meters and a little over two meters tall. At its smallest, it's about the size of a regular teddy bear.

As for Lia, putting aside her level, her combat skills and ruthless fighting style were terrifying to watch, even during training, for fear that he would see Lia's blade covered in blood at any moment.

If Mo Ming hadn't mastered the Three Formations of Breaking the Formation, plus the Bronze Demon-Suppressing Sword, he, also at the peak of the Crimson Purple level, probably wouldn't have lasted more than a few minutes against Liya before being defeated.

"Chief, you called for me!"

"Lia, sit down!" Mo Ming pointed to the chair next to him and said with a smile.

"Ok!"

"Lia, how have you been lately? Are you settling in?" Mo Ming didn't get straight to the point, but asked Liya about other things first. Before assigning a special mission, he needed to have a certain understanding of his subordinates' mental state and emotions.

"Reporting to the Chief, Lia feels perfectly fine. Lia loves it here!"

"If you like it, that's good. I called you here today because I have a task for you. There will be great benefits if you complete the task. Of course, there will be some danger, so I wanted to ask if you're willing. I won't force you, so don't feel pressured!"

Mo Ming's attitude was very gentle, making it impossible to tell that he was a leader assigning tasks to his subordinates.

“A few days ago, Xiao Jin discovered a small island about 20 kilometers northwest of our Sky Island. The information it sent me back was that some places on the island were glittering with gold.”

However, given the intelligence of these ferocious beasts, they have no way of knowing what it is. But based on my deduction, it is very likely a kind of metal, though whether it is a rare metal is hard to say.

I had intended to investigate myself, but with external enemies eyeing our Sky Island, I can't leave for the time being. Meanwhile, as the survival journey progresses, more and more survivor organizations are expanding their territories.

The group that coveted Sky Island is the best example. Besides, I discovered on the area map that there are no fewer than ten survivor factions in the area where our Sky Island is located. I'm worried that if this drags on any longer, that small island will be occupied by others.

So I'd like to send you to investigate first.

Upon hearing this, a look of confusion appeared on Lia's face.

However, Mo Ming's next words completely dispelled her doubts.

"Although Kane and Blue would be more suitable for this reconnaissance mission, Blue was injured a few days ago, and Kane himself is not able to go out. If only one person can be sent, I think with your intelligence and ability, you should be the most suitable candidate."

No aura of any Radiant Orange-level ferocious beasts was detected on the island. I will send Mengling with you; it can protect you from anything below Radiant Orange level.

Hearing Mengling's name, Liya felt much more at ease. She had been recruited by Mo Ming for several days and was naturally very familiar with Mo Ming's pets. Mengling's strength was definitely top-notch.

"Understood, Chief, I accept the mission!"

Mo Ming nodded in satisfaction and slowly said, "We'll set off again tomorrow during the day. Before we leave, we should go and learn some map-making and reconnaissance skills from Kane. He's an expert in these areas."

Lia nodded.

"Remember, your most important task is to come back alive. Don't be reckless. Resources are important, but in my eyes, resources can be found again, but you, Lia... there's only one of you, understand?"

Seeing Mo Ming's expression, Liya's icy defenses seemed to crumble slightly, and she said earnestly, "I will! Thank you for your concern, Chief!"