Walter knew more about the Meteorite than anyone, and Lin Feng needed to get some information out of him.
At Lin Feng's question, the squad leader frowned instinctively.
He hadn't expected this man to address Lord Walter by name.
They were both Sixth-Level Mutants, but researchers outranked combat personnel in both authority and status. To the squad leader, addressing Walter that way was disrespectful.
But he didn't dare say anything or let it show. Lin Feng was two ranks above him, after all.
He answered respectfully at once.
"Lord Walter returned to headquarters yesterday afternoon. I'd guess he's at the meteorite site studying that thing right now."
Having gotten his answer, Lin Feng gave a cool "Mm," his expression aloof.
The squad leader thought nothing of it. In this apocalyptic world, strength was everything.
And the Life Gene Association's hierarchy was even more terrifying. If a Sixth-Level Mutant like Lin Feng suspected him of anything, he could kill him on the spot without a shred of evidence...
Soon, Lin Feng reached the research facility's entrance.
There was a minor hitch at the door.
Entry to headquarters required an identity card.
But Lin Feng had used his ability just now, not a real card.
At the entrance, two cameras watched his every move.
Lin Feng glanced at them from the corner of his eye, then calmly began patting down his pockets.
At the same time, his brow furrowed slightly.
"Huh... That's strange," Lin Feng muttered under his breath, as though he couldn't find something.
The squad leader's eyes lit up. Quick to take the hint, he stepped closer.
"What's wrong, Lord Shanhai? Is there a problem with your identity card?"
He suspected nothing. After all, he had just verified Lord Shanhai's card and information at the system terminal.
Lin Feng gave