"Just over four thousand? Why are there so few left?" Su Muying asked with a frown.
"Come on, we spend nearly 2,000 Survival Points every day now. Don't forget how long it's been since we went out," Wang Zhi replied.
"How about this, we temporarily buy two launchers, and use the remaining Survival Points to buy some supplies. We'll take on an outbound mission tomorrow,' Old He suggested.
"For supplies, let's just buy some food. I secretly took some of their ammunition too," You Luo said.
"Secretly took some? How much?" Wang Zhi asked, puzzled.
'About fifteen kilograms? I'm not sure, but it filled up half my small backpack," You Luo recalled.
"Not bad, I'm impressed you even thought of that," Wang Zhi chuckled.
"Of course," You Luo replied proudly.
"Alright, then it's settled. We'll take on the mission tomorrow, buy supplies, rest for a day, and set out the day after tomorrow," Wang Zhi stated.
"Okay, then let's get some rest quickly." After Old He spoke, he returned to his room.
The discussion ended. Wang Zhi returned to the Rooftop and looked out at the now-calm Dawn City, but his heart remained unsettled.
The scenes from the battle ten days ago were still vivid in his mind. One rainstorm caused massive changes in the surroundings. He didn't know how extensive the rain was, but at the time, within his field of vision, there was nothing but dense, dark clouds everywhere, making it feel as if the rain covered the entire sky.
He had no idea what level the Infected Species outside had evolved to, or what the external environment looked like. Perhaps the Moonlight Tavern had already uploaded information about the outside world, but he knew that such information would essentially be useless to them.
Because if the environment was extremely harsh, or if the Infected Species were particularly dangerous, the probability of anyone surviving and returning would be minuscule.
Just as Wang Zhi was lost in thought, he saw a figure suddenly emerge onto the rooftop of Villa Two nearby. This person was none other than Tang Qilin.
Tang Qilin's Reincarnation Team advancing to a Level Five Squad did not surprise Wang Zhi. Tang Qilin, who had consistently occupied the first place on the Dragon and tiger List, was truly deserving of the promotion to Level Five Squad.
It was just a pity that only Fu Ling remained among Tang Qilin's team members. The two of them guarding the large house felt somewhat gloomy, as if the place were haunted.
However, Tang Qilin truly wasn't afraid of such things. Everyone stationed here no longer feared supernatural disturbances, having witnessed too much already; even if fear remained, they were long since desensitized.
Across on the rooftop, Tang Qilin noticed Wang Zhi over there.
Wang Zhi grinned and waved towards him, but Tang Qilin showed no reaction, even turning his head away and refusing to look at him.
"I really can't figure out what this guy is thinking about all day..." Wang Zhi muttered to himself.
"Maybe he's just thinking about where to find a few girls."
Wang Zhi heard Su Muying's sudden voice from behind him, but he wasn't startled; he had grown accustomed to the way these people moved without making a sound.
"Sister Ying? You're not sleeping, are you running up to the Rooftop to chat about life with me?" Wang Zhi laughed.
"What? You don't want to?" Su Muying smiled faintly.
"It's not that I don't want to, it's just that you, Sister Ying, surely aren't here just to chat about life."
"Hahaha, do you know what? Sometimes I really want to kill you," Su Muying burst out laughing.
"Huh?! Why?"
"Because you understand me too well," Su Muying said, turning a hidden weapon in her hand.
"Heh, you're quite humorous," Wang Zhi replied with a forced smile.
"You don't believe me?" Su Muying raised an eyebrow.
"Hmm... If it were a case of love turning to hate, I might believe that," Wang Zhi said after a moment of thought.
"You think you're humorous?" Su Muying said coldly.
"No, no... I believe you, Sister Ying, I believe whatever you say," Wang Zhi immediately became serious.
"Is that so?"
"Yes, I swear on... that moon."
"Alright, at this point, the Dawn Tower has used your blood to develop the Inhibitor," Su Muying continued.
"Mhm, so what?"
"This means you have lost your usefulness to the Dawn Tower, and not only are you useless to them, you will also become a threat to them. What do you think they will do?"
Wang Zhi's expression immediately turned solemn after Su Muying reminded him of this.
That's right! Since the components in his blood have already been replicated, keeping him alive would only increase the risk. If the N Organization were ever to obtain his blood, they would be completely unrestrained and could successfully take over the globe. Wiping out the Dawn Tower at that point would be a matter of minutes.
"I... I don't think the Dawn Tower would go too far, right? After all, we made huge contributions here," Wang Zhi said without much conviction.
"Heh, don't think too highly of the Dawn Tower as a benevolent entity. Moreover, this has nothing to do with good or evil; it concerns the safety of everyone except the N Organization. If that Tower Master has any foresight, she won't allow you to exist in this world," Su Muying said lightly while looking into the distance.
The hand Wang Zhi held onto the railing began to tremble. he understood the logic-had he ultimately just done all the work for someone else to reap the rewards?
"Truly, those involved are blinded. What a classic move: killing the donkey after it has done its grinding work..." Wang Zhi's voice trembled slightly.
"Sister Ying."
"Mhm?"
"you are an observer. What should I do now?" Wang Zhi asked.
"What should you do? Hmm... there are tentatively three paths. First, if they really target you, you should play the good guy one last time and be compliant...."
"Stop! Next one."
"Second, agree to the Tower Master's decision, and then ask the Tower master for generous compensation for us."
"I'm asking how I should survive..." Wang Zhi's face darkened.
"What's the rush? Third... what are you doing?" Su Muying grabbed Wang Zhi's hand and questioned him.
"Shh! Don't forget we're being monitored!" Wang Zhi leaned close to Su Muying and whispered.
"Third, back up a sample of your blood and give it to all of us, so that we will have enough capability to oppose anyone who threatens the Tower Master, and thus won't..." Su Muying whispered, making a throat-slitting gesture with her hand.
"That's a good idea, but aren't you afraid that doing so will bring disaster upon yourselves?" Wang Zhi asked doubtfully.
"That's why, Sister suggests you choose the second path. When I have the chance, Sister will definitely repay you," Su Muying grinned.
"I don't think I'll have the chance to enjoy your repayment," Wang Zhi looked utterly despondent.
"Don't be so pessimistic. I'm only telling you this as a precaution. In the unlikely event that we actually take you hostage, you can use the third option as an excuse, and we won't blame you," Su Muying chuckled lightly, patted Wang Zhi's shoulder, and then turned to leave the Rooftop.
Wang Zhi punched the air in frustration, feeling like he was just a tool.
Meanwhile, in the distance, Tang Qilin watched Wang Zhi punching the air as if observing an idiot.
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