Love letters are not allowed in the exorcism notebook!-Chapter 702 - 124: The Situation is Extremely Grim (Extra - for 800 Monthly Votes)_2

"Um... will there be any problem if it rushes over here?"

When it came to issues of Temporal Tide, Wang Yunxiao was completely baffled.

Honestly, even now, he still couldn’t fully understand the concept and operational mechanics of this Temporal Tide.

"The problem is serious, let me just give you one example—how many people do you think would freeze to death on the streets due to the heavy snow from a couple of days ago?"

"I don’t know... there would probably be quite a few."

"Under that premise, do you think we should open up the underground bomb shelters to provide the poor with a place to stay out of the wind and snow?"

Wang Yunxiao thought for a moment and slowly shook his head.

"If I’m not mistaken, that bomb shelter underneath us, it should be something that washed over from the future era, right?"

"Correct. Since it can appear here, it could also be washed to an earlier point in time by the temporal torrent, and it might even be torn to shreds by the shocks of the Temporal Tide... but do you think, the common folk could understand this risk?"

They couldn’t understand.

The cognitive abilities of ordinary people are limited.

"The same logic applies to many things that have washed over from a future era; for our era, they are like a sweet poison. The hidden risks far outweigh the benefits. This even includes people... who have returned to this era from a future era!"

Principal Zhou looked directly into Wang Yunxiao’s eyes and asked solemnly, "If I were to give you a chance to take your classmates back to the war that happened two years ago, you might have a chance to save your parents. Would you refuse?"

"..."

"There’s no need to answer; you already have an answer in your heart. But have you considered that you might cause the deaths of even more innocents or even yourselves by rashly intervening in the past timeline?"

"If you had grown up safely and happily beside your parents, without having endured so much hardship, without having practiced the Garrison Soldiers Dharma Gate, would you still be alive at this point two years later, which is now?"

"So, according to you, history is unchangeable?"

"I didn’t say that."

Principal Zhou shook his head: "If the timeline couldn’t be easily altered, then we wouldn’t need to worry so much about the disturbances caused by the Temporal Tide. It’s precisely because the timeline can be easily changed, one alteration by you, another by me, that it would become a complete mess."

"Perhaps the person you want to save is precisely the one whom someone else wants to harm. If he can’t beat you at this point in time, he will definitely try to find a point where you can’t beat him... Thus, it would result in a vicious cycle."

"Therefore, our principle and stance are—that we, in our present, must take responsibility for the now, protecting our current moment. Whatever choices we make are out of our own will, and we do not need anyone, even descendants from a future era, to meddle in our affairs."

Wang Yunxiao nodded and said, "I think I roughly understand. The so-called external worries mean that we might encounter enemies who have traveled back from the future, which indeed sounds rather absurd—but I have another question, if the outside is already in such chaos and you don’t take it seriously, then what is the important mission you need us to resolve?"

"Right now is just the prelude to the Tide; the real window of opportunity has not yet arrived."

Principal Zhou sighed, "According to my original plan, I wanted to let the next generation of students grow up quickly, at least to have formed combat capabilities before the window period arrives."

But plans cannot keep up with changes.

On one hand, the overall quality of the new students was uneven, and they had split into several small cliques, each sticking to their own. Until now, no leader had emerged to unite these various forces.

On the other hand, the teaching methods of Teacher Bai, Bai Shanshan, were indeed mediocre.

It’s not that she didn’t teach. In terms of teaching work, Bai Shanshan was not slacking. She was imparting knowledge and instructing students at Nanke High School every now and then, and many new students have started formal Cultivation.

But the problem is that she’s not a professional teacher. Or to use Teacher Liu’s words—she lacks the talent in this area.

This woman’s previous practice was not based on the path of the Twelve Laws. It was only after her failed tribulation that she was forced to change her career, and honestly, her understanding of the essence of the Twelve Laws is not that great.

Moreover, it’s only been a month or so, what results can you expect her to produce?

"By the end of the year, the Special Service Bureau will face considerable pressure, and by then, I hope your squad can act as a reserve team, ready to fill in the gaps in time." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Fill in the gaps where?"

"Special Service Bureau."

Hmm...

Wang Yunxiao couldn’t help but frown: "What you’re saying... is it what I think you mean?"

"That’s right, what I mean is, if the Special Service Bureau’s main force is completely wiped out, then it will be up to you to take over and form a new Special Service Bureau."

"Is it really that exaggerated?"

"This is just preparing for the worst-case scenario. If you don’t want to do it, someone else will. Having a backup plan never does any harm."

Principal Zhou said solemnly: "This is why I don’t want to let you out right now. If we suffer casualties now, we’ll have no backup left. Of course, if you don’t want to go, no one will force you. Personally, I’d rather have you all stay in school and study in peace, never having to use this reserve team."

"But I just heard from Chen Yuguang that even Director Qin can’t hold on. If we don’t take action, can the outside situation be controlled?"

"..."

Principal Zhou did not answer, which in itself was an answer.

With the Qilin Army stationed in Tianmen, the situation could not possibly be uncontrollable. The problem lies with the casualties: the casualties among the civilians and those soldiers fighting on the front lines.

The quiet in the school was bought with the flesh and blood of countless others.

Wang Yunxiao smiled: "My brothers have been pent up in the school for over a month. They are almost sick from it. I’ll take them out for a spin."

Principal Zhou nodded: "Don’t worry about weapons and equipment; I’ll arrange for someone to provide those for you. Among the freshmen who entered the school this year, do you see any promising ones that could go out and gain some experience with you?"

This question really stumped Wang Yunxiao.

After thinking it over, he tentatively said: "Liu Pangxie?"

"Just him?"

"He’s obedient."

"Fine then..."

A general must first demand absolute obedience from his soldiers when leading an army into battle.

No matter how capable you are, if you don’t obey military orders, you’ll only be killed to set an example.

As for human-shaped nuclear bombs like Song Lili, Wang Yunxiao dared not take her out. That could end up in mutual destruction with the enemy if mishandled.

Upon leaving the Principal’s office, Wang Yunxiao went to find Chen Yuguang.

Chen Yuguang was squatting at the entrance of the teaching building, smoking a cigarette. Seeing Wang Yunxiao, he promptly stood up.

"Youtiao, go call everyone."

Wang Yunxiao paused, then added: "Little Gourd, Chen Yan, Zhou Qing. Also, Liu Pangxie and Wang Ying!"

Youtiao’s expression instantly turned serious, he nodded and left immediately.

"Just give me a brief, what exactly is the situation outside now?"

Wang Yunxiao turned his head and asked Chen Yuguang.

The news in the newspapers could only be used as a reference; the real situation had to be learned from Chen Yuguang.

Wang Yunxiao was also curious. After three rounds of strict crackdowns, the riffraff on the streets should have been mostly swept clean. So how could the situation have suddenly spiraled out of control so badly?

"It began with people distributing Forbidden Books in secret..."

Chen Yuguang said bitterly with a hollow laugh: "Those books that carry contamination, filled with all sorts of jumbled Evil Techniques and secret techniques, teaching people how to cultivate. In the market, rumors are also spreading everywhere, saying things like nature’s spiritual energy is reviving and everyone will cultivate and ascend to immortality."

"While we were confiscating those Forbidden Books, rumors of monsters hurting people started appearing on the streets. Some people cultivated the ’Immortal Technique,’ killed the monsters, and extracted Demon Cores from their bodies. It’s said that these Demon Cores can be turned into Elixirs to enhance cultivation and even extend one’s lifespan..."