"Mr. Wang, did Tu Lizhen tell you that we used some unsavory methods to control these Mutated Plants?"
The moment he saw Wang Tao, Han Youlin got straight to the point.
Wang Tao was somewhat surprised, but he did not sense any hostility from Han Youlin. So he answered directly, "Yes..." He repeated everything Tu Lizhen had told him to Han Youlin.
After listening, Han Youlin immediately looked both embarrassed and helpless.
"Don't listen to her nonsense. Everyone we chose volunteered!"
"Oh? So everything she said was true? Those Mutated Plants really are under your control? Even those Mutated Plants were transformed from your people?"
Wang Tao raised an eyebrow.
"Tu Lizhen doesn't know the details. Those were all her guesses, though she did get some things right... Anyway, it's complicated. If Mr. Wang has time, please come with me—we've already discussed it and decided to trade this Method of Controlling Mutated Plants to you, but you'll need to see it first..."
Wang Tao had already guessed that Han Youlin bringing the matter into the open likely meant he wanted to make a deal with him. Now, it was indeed as he had expected.
"Sure."
Wang Tao had nothing else to do, so he followed Han Youlin alone. With his strength, he did not need to worry about traps or anything of the sort. No one here could stop him.
Of course, he still needed to remain vigilant. Sitting in Han Youlin's personal Leaf Car, Wang Tao silently memorized the route. After a while, they arrived at the military's main camp.
Though it was nighttime, the Military Camp was still brightly lit. Of course, these were not actual electric lights, but a large number of Lantern Trees.
After passing through multiple checkpoints, Han Youlin led Wang Tao into the Command