MM Racing Chapter 1379 Catching a Turtle in a Jar
Chapter 1379 Catching a Turtle in a Jar
The House of Weariness at the Olympic Arena.
According to the situation of Shao Yun's family, Mavica prepared three adjacent rooms, which were arranged reasonably and thoughtfully.
One spacious room was reserved for Ningguang, Shenhe, and the baby Xi; another warm and elegant room was for Gui Shaoyun, Ying, and Paimeng; and the last room was ostensibly prepared for Kong, so that he could keep an empty room by himself.
However, it's highly likely that this third room won't be needed tonight.
After everyone arrived, they first settled Ningguang, Shenhe, and Xi in.
Shen He carefully placed the sleeping Xi into the crib, while Ning Guang meticulously arranged the baby's formula and diapers, placing them neatly one by one, afraid of missing anything during the night.
Shao Yun gave the two a few simple instructions, telling them not to worry about things at home, and then turned and left the house with Ying, Kong, and Paimon.
After settling Ningguang, Shenhe, and the baby in, Shao Yun sent Paimeng away to a restaurant for a hearty meal.
The plan to trap Alice and her companions in a trap has begun.
But before the operation officially began, Shao Yun had one thing on his mind: even though Ying was determined to fight alongside him and had expressed her resolve many times, deep down, Shao Yun still did not want her to take this risk.
He slowly reached out and gently grasped Ying's right hand, asking again, "Wife, are you really ready? I'm asking you one last time."
"You can stay here with Xi, Shenhe, Ningguang, and the others. My brother-in-law and I will go. There's no need for you to come too..."
Hearing Shao Yun's expression of concern, Ying felt a warmth in her heart, and without hesitation, she placed her other hand over his and held it tightly.
She shook her head without the slightest wavering or room for doubt, and said, word by word:
"Honey, no matter how many times you ask, I will give you the same answer—I'm ready, I want to stand with you and fight side by side."
Looking into her determined eyes, Shao Yun sighed helplessly and could only nod resignedly.
"OK……"
Then, Shao Yun let go of her hand, looked at Kong who had been waiting quietly to the side, and asked him how the preparations were going.
"Brother-in-law, how are your men doing? Is the ambush at Floating Feather Bay all set up?"
Seeing this, Kong immediately straightened his back, patted his chest vigorously, and with a confident expression, assured him:
"Don't worry, brother-in-law! You can put your mind at ease. I've already had a net laid out, layer upon layer, so tight that even a mosquito that flies in won't be able to escape! If Alice and the others dare to come, they'll be trapped and won't be able to get out!"
Looking at Kong's confident demeanor, Shao Yun gave him a serious reminder.
"Don't let your guard down. Alice and Zhongli are no pushovers."
Upon hearing this, Kong's confidence remained undiminished, and he nodded solemnly.
"I understand, brother-in-law. Don't worry, I've already given the orders. Everyone is on high alert and will not be careless!"
"Besides, in the end, isn't the main force still my good brother-in-law, you..."
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Just as Shao Yun and Kong led their men to lay a tight net along the coast and in the forests of Floating Feather Bay, Alice and her group were hurriedly gathering and rushing toward the ambush that had already been set up, following the directions given by Ying in the Dudu communicator.
The team consisted of influential figures from the Teyvat continent.
Alice, the witch of the Witches' Guild; Zhongli, the Rock King; Yae no Miko, the third generation of the Inazuma Thunder God; Nashida, the little auspicious grass king of Sumeru; and Rhinedoth, the ruler of life, and Ishtar, the ruler of time!
These six individuals represent Teyvat's last remaining force for self-preservation, and they are now rushing together towards this unknown invitation.
Alice believed herself to be the mantis catching the cicada, and that by taking advantage of Ying's "sudden awakening," she could eliminate Shao Yun, the "devil's glove," in one fell swoop.
In reality, they had trespassed into the territory of the cunning oriole, and were walking step by step toward their doom, which was already destined to happen.
During their journey, the atmosphere in the group was not relaxed. Not everyone believed Alice's judgment, let alone Ying's "sudden awakening." The reason was simple: things had gone too smoothly during this period.
Two days ago, Yingcai cried on the communicator, complaining about how she had been "bewitched" by Shao Yun and promising to help them get rid of him. Today, she is urging them to gather as soon as possible and head to Floating Feather Bay, claiming that Shao Yun is all alone at the moment, which is the best time to strike.
Such a sudden change in attitude, such a smooth invitation, is too suspicious, and instead reveals a deliberate act.
In fact, even Alice herself, who took the lead, was full of doubts and didn't quite believe that things could go so smoothly.
She had seen too much of the wickedness and intrigue in people's hearts, and such readily available opportunities often concealed deadly dangers.
But she had no choice. Teyvat was already in turmoil, and she had no time to verify anything, nor any way out.
Mondstadt, the dragon Durin, strengthened by divine blood, is about to revive. The snow mountain guarded by Abedo is in constant danger, and the Witches' Guild needs to send people to support it every few days.
The situation is even worse in Nordkale, north of Nata, where the Wild Hunt is escalating; the borders of Teyvat are also in grave danger, with the Abyss potentially breaching the defenses at any moment.
What unsettled her even more was the enigmatic man in the tall hat.
This devil is elusive and his strength is unfathomable. He always lurks in the shadows, as if all the conflicts and chaos in the world are part of his plan.
They were merely pawns on his chessboard, powerless to control their own destiny.
Now, Ying, who has "suddenly come to her senses," has taken the initiative to extend an olive branch, saying that she can help them get rid of Shao Yun, their biggest threat, the man they regard as the "devil's glove" who stirs up trouble on the mainland.
Even with all her doubts and knowing how dangerous the matter was, Alice had no choice but to bite the bullet and give it a try.
She dared not gamble, nor could she afford to.
But if this opportunity is missed, once Shao Yun has fully matured, coupled with that mysterious man in the tall hat, Teyvat may truly be plunged into an abyss of no return.
For safety's sake, Iris quickly assembled the last remaining Teyvat forces before her.
Only by gathering their strength can we be confident of taking down Shao Yun in one fell swoop, and only then can we have the confidence to deal with any possible variables.
Zhongli was well aware of Shao Yun's terror and threat. Out of rational consideration to protect Teyvat and out of responsibility for the safety of all living beings, he had to deal with this time bomb buried beneath the continent.
Yae no Miko and Shao Yun were sworn enemies, and Balzeb's death left no room for reconciliation between them.
Naxi Da hated Shao Yun, hated him for stabbing her in the back in Sumeru, hated him for using the World Tree for dangerous experiments without permission; and hated the fear he brought her even more.
Like Zhongli, she was well aware of Shao Yun's threat, but the fear stemming from the Tianqi Horse "famine" was even more deeply ingrained in her bones.
Even now, the suffocating sense of oppression still makes her tremble and feel a faint sense of panic, as if she is losing control and incontinence. Fear is more etched into her memory than hatred.
As for the ruling Rhine-Dörgården during his lifetime and the ruling Istlår during his time, their positions differed.
Rheindorf came mainly because of Alice.
After all, she was also a member of the Witches' Guild. When Alice asked for help, and given that Shao Yun's existence did indeed threaten the balance of Teyvat, she readily came to her aid without harboring much personal hatred.
(Of course, Miss Naberius also played a significant role in this.)
As for Istaru, if we were to ask who among those present hated Shao Yun the most, aside from Yae no Miko, it would undoubtedly be her.
Barbatos, the god of wind, and Balzebub, the god of thunder, were her two henchmen, both of whom died at the hands of Shao Yun. She remembered this blood feud day and night, wishing she could grind Shao Yun to dust.
And so, an “Avengers” team, united by hatred and responsibility, sped toward Floating Feather Bay.
It was already evening, and the setting sun slowly sank into the sea, dyeing the shimmering surface of the ocean a golden-red hue. The sun's last rays reflected the breathtaking beauty of the sunset, yet it also carried an eerie, deathly stillness.
To avoid alerting Shao Yun, the six remaining Teyvat fighters all concealed their auras, suppressing their power to the minimum, and flew low over the sea, maintaining extreme caution, for fear of prematurely alerting Shao Yun.
Just then, Yae no Miko stopped first, pointed ahead, narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, and said, "Look, we're about to reach our destination!"
Everyone stopped and looked in the direction she was pointing. Not far away, Floating Feather Bay came into view, which was their destination.
Alice gazed at the tranquil bay, her eyes slightly narrowed as she carefully examined her surroundings, fearing any unforeseen events.
Then, with a resolute killing intent, she slowly said, "We've finally arrived. Everyone, get ready to eliminate the greatest scourge of Teyvat and bring this all to a complete end!"
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Everyone was on edge, fully expecting to ambush and eliminate Shao Yun, who had been lured there by Ying and was now isolated and helpless, on this beach.
Just as everyone was on high alert, preparing to launch a surprise attack on the figure they expected on the beach, the sharp-eyed Zhong Li was the first to notice something was wrong.
He abruptly stopped and immediately exclaimed, "Something's wrong! How could the person standing on the beach be Ying?!"
Zhongli's voice instantly broke everyone's guard.
The other five were startled by his words and looked up sharply, following his gaze to the beach.
Under the golden glow of the setting sun, a slender figure stood alone in the middle of the beach... Who else could it be but Ying?
Everyone was startled, and doubts and unease arose in their hearts.
The target of this trip is Shao Yun, the demon who stirred up the storm in Teyvat. Why would Ying be waiting here alone?
Shouldn't Ying be helping them lure Shao Yun here? What exactly is going on?
Ying, standing on the beach, calmly gazed at the six people in the air.
She stood there quietly, waiting for Alice and the others to step into the encirclement. As soon as they got one step closer, she would immediately activate the magic circle that she had set up in advance, trapping them firmly so that they could not escape.
Meanwhile, Shao Yun, accompanied by four Apocalypse Horses, waited behind the Abyss Teleportation Gate alongside Kong and the Abyss Order, holding their breath and preparing for battle.