Code Name: Number 21260
1097 Words
qiwei was shocked. In the past, when others got energy crystals, they would stash them away or sell them for a good amount of money. These crystals were valuable and could fetch a hefty sum, especially the ones from a second-order mutant beast.
Don't think that there is no money in the apocalypse. After over a decade of chaos, strong individuals formed alliances, creating base cities capable of resisting mutant beasts. Currently, there are a hundred base cities globally, each with a minimum of a seventh-order powerhouse overseeing it. They also issue a currency known as "Hope Coins."
Not every mutant beast carries energy crystals, making these crystals quite expensive. The energy crystal from a second-order mutant beast could easily be sold for thousands of Hope Coins. This was the kind of money they might not earn in a whole year.
Such a precious item was actually given to her subordinate by that person? It was common knowledge that energy crystals are best absorbed slowly. Consuming it all at once would reduce the absorption efficiency. Was this person a fool, or did they genuinely not care about an energy crystal?
Unaware of their inner thoughts, Chen Yu observed Su Yi's body trembling slightly. Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, a normal reaction as the energy crystal entered his body, releasing energy. Most people would explode if they swallowed it whole, but a first-order peak soldier could endure it.
Suddenly, a muffled sound echoed, and Su Yi's eyes opened wide. His aura seemed even stronger.
"Su Yi pays respects to the Young Master!" Su Yi saluted Chen Yu. Each time a Red Alert soldier advanced a tier, they would perform the same salute, indicating a significant change from before.
"Not bad," Chen Yu remarked. He could see all the information about his soldiers. In his eyes, Su Yi outclassed the other soldiers. Even if five soldiers attacked simultaneously, they probably wouldn't be Su Yi's match. That was the difference between the first and second tiers!
Qiwei and the others wore expressions of disbelief. This person not only remained unharmed after saving them but also advanced a tier. Things they considered common sense were shattering slowly.
In a matter of minutes, the enormous mutant dog was divided into chunks of meat by the soldiers. Teeth and bones were carefully preserved.
Su Si returned and whispered, "Commander, the mission is complete." Chen Yu nodded. The loyalty of Red Alert soldiers was unquestionable. When they said the mission was complete, it meant the person was dead, leaving no trace of a body.
Qiwei thought that since they were saved, there should be some communication. However, the group simply eliminated the mutant beast and left without a word.
"Hey, wait!" Qiwei instinctively shouted at Chen Yu.
Chen Yu paused, turning back, "What's the matter?"
Qiwei was frustrated. With such a stunning beauty standing there, couldn't he say a few words before leaving? Where would she put her face?
"Just now, you saved us. At least give me a chance to repay you. I, Qiwei, am not an ungrateful person!" Qiwei, head slightly raised, spoke with a spirited expression.
"Oh," Chen Yu replied indifferently.
Qiwei almost spat blood. Why was this guy so unresponsive? Was he really a man?
Seeing Qiwei's frustrated expression, Chen Yu knew it was time to drop the act. He had used this approach to eliminate suspicion.
"Alright, it's up to you."
Qiwei's face blossomed into a charming smile, astonishing her two team members. It was the first time they had seen her smile.
"It's done. This person has caught the eye of Big Sister," the young man pitied Chen Yu.
Chen Yu had no idea what consequences awaited him for offending a woman.
Number 21260 gathering point. This was a relatively large gathering place nearby, considered a refuge for those who couldn't enter the base city to live. There were only a hundred base cities globally, and the rest had to find their own way.
So gathering places like this were established. These places lacked the robust protection of base cities and didn't have powerhouses above the seventh tier overseeing them. Still, they were the only places for people to live.
Looking at the gathering place from a distance, Chen Yu couldn't believe that this seemingly refugee-like place was their destination.
"Chen Yu, I know it's not a good habit to investigate others, but I have to remind you that you guys... are too conspicuous," Qiwei pointed at Su Yi and the others.
In this apocalypse, water resources were scarce. Despite inventing some machinery to produce water through various means, these places lacked the amenities of base cities.
This led to most people having relatively dirty clothes. Qiwei's clothes were relatively cleaner, but compared to Chen Yu and the others, they weren't that clean.
Chen Yu looked at their clothes, indeed quite eye-catching. However, this was exactly what he needed.
He knew that in this apocalypse, only strength had the right to speak. This time, he pretended to be a young master from a powerful family, and these soldiers were his private army.
With the Red Alert system, Chen Yu's mindset had changed.
"Is this too conspicuous? I find it quite ordinary," Chen Yu said. Qiwei's expression turned a bit ugly. This guy was probably from a base city, perhaps even from a major family. Why else would he come to such a remote place?
This place was at least two hundred kilometers away from the nearest base city.
Qiwei didn't continue. She only needed to repay Chen Yu for saving her life. What happened next was none of her concern.
The buildings in the gathering place were mostly made of wood, surrounded by wooden fences, resembling a small village.
A wooden board stood in front of the gathering place, with the numbers 21260 written on it. It was easy to tell which gathering place it was.
But, relatively speaking, not many people cared about these numbers. Since the establishment of gathering places, numerous ones were destroyed by mutant beasts. Only one in ten remained.
Living in a gathering place meant bearing the risk of being destroyed by mutant beasts.
"Oh, isn't this the famous Red Rose? Why are there only three of you back? What about your other two team members? Dead or ran away?" Suddenly, a sarcastic voice sounded.
Chen Yu looked over and saw a robust woman around two meters tall, wearing a mocking expression while looking at Qiwei. However, her eyes occasionally glanced in Chen Yu's direction. His clean attire was indeed attention-grabbing.
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