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"Yes, yes, thank you for taking care of me all these years. If it weren't for you, the Reck Family might really have no successors!" Reck had a scheming look on his face, eager to take Brice away immediately.
Lin Yi frowned. According to Cook's law, the Reck Family had always been powerful, with their members scattered across every corner of the world. Why would Reck personally come to claim just one Brice? Even though Brice was progressing quickly now, he was still just a talent that hadn't fully matured yet and couldn't be considered a formidable force.
"Brice can choose to go with whoever he wants; that's his freedom. I'm just curious why you chose Brice," Lin Yi said directly, knowing it wasn't the time to argue.
"Every strong individual must go through trials; he wouldn't follow me at first. The previous candidates were spread out all over the world, but unfortunately, none survived the recent Zombie Crisis!"
Reck's expression turned somewhat bleak. Although he was powerful, none of his juniors had truly grown up.
"Alright, then you talk to Brice. I respect his choice!" Lin Yi naturally wouldn't force a member of his Mercenary team to stay, but if Brice chose to go with Reck, he wouldn't stop him.
Seeing that Lin Yi didn't oppose him, Reck finally relaxed. With his status, he couldn't resort to outright coercion.
However, he soon appeared hesitant to speak again, which made Lin Yi feel something was off. He had a nagging feeling that this matter was closely related to him.
"Is there something else going on with the War God?" Lin Yi asked cautiously, sensing that things were getting serious.
"It's about Li Qiweng."
Although Reck put on a nonchalant demeanor, Lin Yi could still detect an unusual undertone in his eyes.
"Brother Cook must have told you that Li Qiweng has been controlled by Zombies for quite some time now. That's one reason her strength skyrocketed after being apart from you for a year. But back then, she was still herself. The Zombies merely helped enhance her abilities and occasionally reported your situation to them.
However, later on—just before the Second Zombie Crisis—she was completely controlled in her thoughts. Her memories remained unchanged, but she would execute commands from one person absolutely and had always wanted to kill you!
So when she was hunting you down globally back then, it wasn't entirely her choice. However, this kind of mind control isn't absolute; her innate consciousness would resist it. Especially during your last meeting by the Nile River—it significantly impacted her subconscious."
Lin Yi's expression grew darker as Reck spoke. It felt as if someone had told him that an enemy he had regarded as such for decades was actually his savior!
What Cook had told Lin Yi earlier was far less clear than what Reck explained; Cook merely informed him that Li Qiweng had fallen under Zombie control and was almost like a puppet.
Although Lin Yi wanted to rescue Li Qiweng at that time, he hadn't received any news about her. Moreover, he had become very close with Ying Sa; especially after learning about Li Qiweng's situation, Ying Sa had just told him she was pregnant. Under such circumstances, even the decisive Lin Yi ultimately kept everything bottled up inside.
Now that Reck has brought it up, Lin Yi could no longer pretend to be oblivious. However, the thought that his partner had belonged to the Zombie camp since the very first Zombie Crisis left him in a state of shock. The success of the Zombies was undoubtedly not just a matter of a few years of planning; he sensed a more terrifying conspiracy at play.
For a moment, Lin Yi's thoughts were in turmoil, unsure of how to confront this situation. Over the past year, he had buried his feelings regarding Li Qiweng deep within himself. He was not a god, and fate would not always favor him.
"So, Mr. Reck means I shouldn't misunderstand her?" Lin Yi took a deep breath, trying to appear indifferent. But to someone like Reck, who had lived for hundreds of years, this expression only confirmed Li Qiweng's significant place in Lin Yi's heart.
"Actually, Brother Cook originally advised against telling you this. But now, I believe it's not just about Li Qiweng as an individual anymore.
Last time when Brother Cook and I ambushed that individual, we found out that Li Qiweng was nearby. According to the information we've gathered, there's a strong possibility that this individual will transform Li Qiweng into a First Generation Zombie! Even if that person doesn't recover, with just three First Generation Zombies on their side, our chances of winning are almost nonexistent!"
In the eyes of Reck and Cook, who had lived for centuries, emotions were fleeting. They existed primarily to maintain the balance of this world and naturally did not care much for personal feelings.
It was precisely because Li Qiweng now posed a threat to human survival that Reck felt compelled to inform Lin Yi. Otherwise, they might have preferred to keep the secret forever.
"What should I do?" Although Lin Yi understood their intentions, he found it incredibly difficult to make a choice at that moment.
"According to our research, Li Qiweng's mind seems to be branded as if it has been stamped; wanting her to turn back is nearly impossible!" Reck's eyes revealed some confusion. With their power, controlling a person should have been easy; however, they found themselves helpless when it came to Li Qiweng.
"Mind... branding?" Lin Yi looked at Reck and asked slowly.
"Yes, mind branding. For instance, if she wants to kill you, it's as if that desire is already imprinted in her mind and cannot be removed. It's similar to how our minds tell us we should eat protein rather than stones.
Now, trying to change her mental imprint and make her betray the Zombies is akin to changing her dietary preferences; it's an almost impossible task."
At this point, Reck shook his head. However urgent the situation was—either eliminate Li Qiweng before she grows stronger or find a way to remove her mental imprint!
Reck didn't want to make decisions for Lin Yi. After much consideration, he decided to share this information with him. He feared that if Lin Yi learned the truth, it would ultimately lead to unfavorable outcomes for himself.
"I can't save her!" Lin Yi furrowed his brow. His words were naturally insincere; however, it reflected the reality of the situation. With Li Qiweng by that king's side, even if he reached the strength of a First Generation Zombie, he wouldn't stand a chance against them.
"That individual is indeed powerful but hasn't taken that final step yet. This time Brother Cook is seriously injured; he's in no condition to act because we've interrupted his evolution phase. He won't intervene because of Li Qiweng!" Reck's meaning was clear enough; however, Lin Yi wasn't easily fooled.
The current situation was such that if Lin Yi did not act now, he would have no hope with Li Qiweng for the rest of his life. On one hand, if Li Qiweng became an ultra-powerful being with First Generation Zombie strength, this planet would be completely under new ownership. No matter how one looked at it, Lin Yi found himself unable to refuse.
"Her strength should be nearing that of a First Generation Zombie by now. If I go and can't defeat her, why should I even bother?"
"Don't forget about me and Brother Cook, and this time you've seriously injured Steve. Although Brother Cook is also hurt, the two of us can hold him back, making it almost ridiculously easy for you!"
Reck felt helpless now; there were only a few high-level fighters available. Although he understood the relationship between Lin Yi, Li Qiweng, and Ying Sa, he could only muster the courage to persuade them.
"Can I think about it?" Since others had come this far, it would be a bit excessive for him to refuse outright.
"Of course, but I need to find Brother Cook first. Even though we know he's alive, we can't proceed with our plan without locating him."
Lin Yi nodded, and that settled the matter. Afterwards, Lin Yi sought out Brice. The young man had reached the peak of Nine Star Level in just three short years, almost becoming a top-tier expert. His growth from an ordinary person to this level was impressive, rivaling even Lin Yi.
Brice had gotten used to being around Lin Yi. When he heard that the family leader he admired wanted to train him, he was excited but also hesitant.
In the end, Lin Yi appealed to his emotions and reason. Young people are always passionate; hearing that it was for the sake of the people made Brice eager to become a formidable warrior immediately!
Reck successfully took Brice away, but unlike Cook, he didn't leave any contact information. What Lin Yi would do next was beyond Reck's control.
This matter was something only Lin Yi could handle; no one else could be informed. Thus, for three consecutive days, Lin Yi focused on recovering his strength while consuming the Earth Attribute Energy Crystal. His main goal was to merge these various energy attributes together; only then could the resulting power be considered Lin Yi's trump card. However, although this Energy Crystal was relatively mild in nature, each time Lin Yi attempted to fuse it, he faced a powerful repulsive force that left him quite troubled.
Lin Yi initially thought Ying Sa would be upset with him for ignoring her. To his surprise, she instead asked him to spend time with Huang Huihui and the others to lift their spirits. This meant she couldn't accompany Lin Yi in doing what he loved. The reason was simple: this woman who had seemingly become Mrs. Lin needed to assist her husband in hosting guests. To be continued.
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