A convoy of several off-road vehicles reinforced with steel plates made its way across the wilderness.
Their tires rolled over the gravel-strewn dirt road, throwing up long plumes of dust behind them.
"We're finally almost at Apocalypse's Satellite City No. 9." Gao Bancheng spotted the dilapidated city standing in the distance through the window, and a flicker of excitement crossed his weary face.
Li You, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them. His expression remained calm, but emotion stirred within him.
I'm back!
Although he wasn't from Dawn City, he was, strictly speaking, a Wastelander under Apocalypse's jurisdiction. Returning to familiar ground now felt rather like coming home in triumph.
The cardsharp who had once scraped a living through gambling had become a powerful transcendent with a bounty exceeding three hundred million.
"Apocalypse has been fighting a war lately. I wonder how Little White is doing," Gao Bancheng murmured.
"Don't worry, Boss Gao. Little White is sharp. He came through all that danger on Black Mountain unscathed, so he'll be fine in Dawn City," Xiao Yi said with a smile.
Gao Bancheng nodded. "The reason I'm worried is that I can't make sense of it. First, Black King dealt Apocalypse a devastating blow and abducted its chairman. Then the Zoo and the Mechanical God Cult joined forces to attack it. Anyone with eyes can see that Apocalypse is on the brink.
"By all rights, Little White should have reached Myriad Wealth Capital long ago. I'm worried something might have happened to him. I imagine that's also why Mr. Li wanted to come in person."
Li You nodded calmly without speaking.
In truth, concern was indeed part of the reason he had come. From what he knew of Brother Ye, enjoying life's comforts was practically a necessity for