Hell Commando!

Hell Commando!

Chen Wang arrived at Bai Yao's residence. Bai Yao looked at Chen Wang, frowned, and said, "Why do you smell so strongly of blood?"

Chen Wang said, "I was attacked by people from the Church outside just now."

Bai Yao cried out and covered her mouth. "The Church!"

Chen Wang nodded. "They probably weren't after you. That man could read minds. He deciphered your name, but he didn't recognize it."

Bai Yao was startled again. Even Qiongqi Mining, having been infiltrated by the Church, was no longer safe.

Chen Wang suddenly asked, "What is that Professor Bai's name?"

Bai Yao froze for a moment before saying, "That was my oversight. His name is Bai Ye!"

Could it really be such a coincidence? Chen Wang thought.

Bai Yao asked, "What is it?"

Chen Wang said, "Congratulations. Today, I met your mentor at Qiongqi Mining's Public Security Bureau."

Bai Yao looked doubtful, her eyes filled with disbelief. "The lockdown is over?"

Chen Wang nodded. "It hasn't been announced yet, but I think it will be soon."

With Qiongqi Mining enforcing such a massive lockdown, people from the Morning Star Research Institute would not come over lightly.

Sure enough, at around ten the next morning, Qiongqi Mining's broadcast sounded once more.

"All shelter residents, please take note. This is Qiongqi Mining. The lockdown has been lifted. All shelters occupied by Apocalypse Armaments have been recovered, and the Church's forces have been driven back. Effective immediately, all restrictions are lifted."

"All shelter residents, please take note. This is Qiongqi Mining. The lockdown has been lifted..."

The announcement looped for around ten minutes.

The moment Chen Wang heard the broadcast, he looked at Bai Yao.

Bai Yao was somewhat agitated, her delicate body trembling without stop.

Chen Wang said flatly, "I hope you can keep your word."

Bai Yao nodded. "No problem. My mentor will definitely provide a Third Order Genetic Potion. You saved my life. He'll be grateful to you."

Chen Wang looked at Bai Yao and said evenly, "I hope so."

Bai Yao looked at the man, unable to conceal the fear in her eyes. During the time they had spent together, she had never been able to see through this young man. But of one thing she was certain: this young man was decisive and ruthless. He would not go soft just because she was a pretty girl.

Chen Wang brought Bai Yao with him when he went to collect his reward.

Researchers from the Morning Star Research Institute were honored guests at Qiongqi Mining. When Chen Wang said he wanted to meet someone from the Morning Star Research Institute—and specifically named the distinguished Bai Ye—the brawny man, Wang Zheng, frowned. "Kid, do you know the weight the Morning Star Research Institute carries?"

Chen Wang nodded. "Of course."

Wang Zheng nodded. "That's good. It's not that I don't want to help you, but this matter is indeed difficult. It's somewhat beyond my authority."

Chen Wang said, "I understand. But tell him Bai Yao is here. If he doesn't come, I'll leave. Is that acceptable?"

Wang Zheng froze, then nodded. "All right!"

After Wang Zheng left, only Chen Wang and Bai Yao remained in the room.

About ten minutes later, hurried footsteps rang out. A middle-aged man in a researcher's uniform rushed inside.

"Bai Yao? Where is Bai Yao?"

His voice was both delighted and urgent.

The instant he saw Bai Yao clearly, he finally let out a sigh of relief.

"Wonderful! I thought you were dead!"

Bai Yao rose to her feet and said respectfully, "Mentor!"

The brawny man beside Professor Bai had not expected the distinguished professor to rush over as soon as he heard that name. Only now, upon hearing the word "mentor," did realization dawn on him.

"So this young girl is a displaced member of the Morning Star Research Institute."

When he looked at Chen Wang again, his eyes held some surprise.

This kid is really good at keeping his composure.

Some time ago, the situation had been murky and impossible to read. The Church had captured some shelters belonging to Apocalypse Armaments, and members of the Morning Star Research Institute had been scattered abroad. Finding one of them might earn someone the friendship of the Morning Star Research Institute.

As for Chen Wang not handing Bai Yao over to Qiongqi Mining, he understood that perfectly well. In times like these, everyone was after money and resources. Who was truly selfless? "I escaped from Apocalypse Armaments. Luckily, he saved me."

Bai Yao pointed at Chen Wang.

The exceptionally refined middle-aged professor, Bai Ye, pushed up his glasses and said, "You've done well, young man. My name is Bai Ye. What is your name?"

Chen Wang smiled. "Chen Wang."

This middle-aged professor seemed to possess the particular temperament of a researcher. He was not very good at socializing. After exchanging pleasantries, he left with Bai Yao.

Wang Zheng laughed. "A displaced member of the Morning Star Research Institute—now that's worth a fortune."

Chen Wang shrugged. "Where else did you think my money came from?"

Wang Zheng burst into laughter, then left.

When Chen Wang departed the Public Security Bureau, there was an additional one hundred thousand in cash on his card. In the present Winter Wasteland World, one hundred thousand was no small sum.

But what he valued more was something else: a small bottle of blue potion, Hell Commando.

It possessed a degree of fire resistance, could comprehensively improve physical fitness, and granted the skill Bewitching Eye, which could muddle the target's mind.

Third Order Genetic Potions were extremely precious throughout Qiongqi Mining. Only core personnel could be awarded them, and such personnel were closely tied to Qiongqi Mining—for example, by joining the Public Security Bureau, clearing ruins for Qiongqi Mining, or fighting those terrifying zombies.

Third Order Genetic Potions could not be bought even on the Black Market.

No matter how much money one had, there was simply no channel.

No faction would allow Third Order Potions to flow onto the market, not even the Church.

Chen Wang returned to his apartment and looked at the potion. The smile at the corner of his mouth gradually widened.

"Third Order!"

But Chen Wang did not immediately take the Third Order Genetic Potion. Since it was his first time coming into contact with it, the harm it caused to his body might not be something the Red Cloud Qi Refining Art could refine away. I need to go to the Market first and buy pills for healing and detoxification.

Chen Wang thought.

Relying on his abundant energy, Chen Wang drew talismans like mad. Once he had finally accumulated ten Spirit Stones, he returned to the Market.

All the unfamiliar faces had vanished, but he learned nothing from the stall owners or Rogue Cultivators about any sudden change. In other words, those people left on their own.

Chen Wang frowned, vaguely sensing that something was wrong.

With ten Spirit Stones on him, he bought a bottle of basic pills: Clear Spirit Pills.

Clear Spirit Pills were pills for detoxification and healing. Their effects were many times better than the Spring Return Talismans in his possession. Spring Return Talismans also harmed the body and could only be used in an emergency. After all, talismans were not specialized medicinal pills.

Holding the pills, Chen Wang swiftly returned to his room. But as he approached the dilapidated wooden hut where he lived, he suddenly heard faint breathing. His senses were now extremely sharp. Looking through the crack in the door, he saw a figure inside. It's him!

Chen Wang frowned when he saw a tall young man with a longsword hanging at his waist. The sword was already broken, and blood was continuously flowing from the young man's shoulder.

Should I go in or not?

Chen Wang frowned.