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On the international flight, Zheng Yifan lay in first class, gently pursing his lips as he took a few sips of water to quench his thirst.
In the seat next to him, Ladidia was watching a movie. Zheng Yifan didn’t know the title, but it was one of those absurd comedies that had Ladidia laughing non-stop, her giggles reminiscent of a lark's song, sweet and melodious.
Having known Ladidia for three years, he had gradually come to understand her better.
In front of everyone, Ladidia always projected a strong persona, yet deep down, she was still that woman who craved love and protection from others.
Unfortunately, fate had not been kind. The unexpected death of her parents left her vulnerable, and the predatory financial sharks that swarmed around her made it even harder for her to cope. In the end, she nearly lost her ability to judge situations.
If it hadn't been for Zheng Yifan, if she hadn't found a source of goods, she might have been completely devoured by those financial predators.
Lying on the Chivas sofa, he felt as if he had melted into it, his muscles finally relaxing for once.
Yet his mind was busy recalling the events of these days in the apocalypse.
Since the onset of the apocalypse, he had lived in constant fear, terrified that he might be killed at any moment or that a Zombie might graze his skin, sealing his fate.
When was that? It must have been two months ago.
That was when he got his first tattoo. After entering the apocalypse, he had traded only a few items and felt immensely satisfied when he first exchanged something for gold.
At that time, he felt insignificant; any Zombie could easily end his life. From that moment on, he resolved to become a merchant, traveling between two worlds to earn enough money for retirement before stepping back from it all.
However, when he returned to the apocalypse for the second time, things had changed slightly. He bought slaves and sold a backpack full of goods, obtaining the God Index that altered his reality.
All his changes began with buying Han Rui. Back then, he was naive and immature, but from that point on, everything shifted. Responsibilities piled up; tasks multiplied. The super Otaku persona he once embraced left him with less and less time to indulge in his old habits.
The idea of shooting and moving on to establish a commercial association to sell modern goods no longer aligned with his evolving identity.
Everything changed once he arrived in Ruiguan. He was no longer alone; he was now a leader managing thousands of people. He needed to genuinely develop his influence rather than just shoot and move on.
There were countless matters to consider, and he was just an ordinary person. For now, he could only temporarily apply the most basic fantasy or game models to the Apocalyptic World.
The future developments were truly giving him a headache. There was no food production in Ruiguan, and the need to cultivate crops was urgent. He couldn't rely on constant support; industrial construction should also begin. The river's hydropower would replace some of the electricity to develop the most basic industries.
Moreover, the cultivation of man-eating flowers had reached a point where it was necessary to start. Essence was something Zheng Yifan had to obtain.
In this apocalypse, forming a large army was already quite difficult. Faced with zombies, humanity felt too fragile. Even with armor, they couldn't compensate for the pressure of numbers. Furthermore, there were those terrifying Third-Stage Zombies, which would be a devastating blow to the Gathering Place.
As long as he was present, they could barely hold their ground. But what would happen if he wasn't there? What fate awaited the Gathering Place?
Just one Third-Stage Zombie could destroy the Gathering Place, not to mention the rumored Fourth-Stage Zombies.
The Gathering Place desperately needed high-level power, and Essence was the breakthrough point. They couldn't enhance their strength like Zheng Yifan did with Zombie Crystal s, nor did they have his mysterious tattoos. However, Essence offered them hope; as long as they used it, there was a chance to become Superpowered Individuals.
Chance?
Zheng Yifan didn't know; that was a secret of Hansui City rarely disclosed. He just knew he had to form a team of Superpowered Individuals and expand it as much as possible.
This urgency grew after he received astonishing news while retrieving diamond jewelry and transporting food for half a month in the apocalypse.
Superpowered Individuals were no longer afraid of the virus carried by zombies. As long as they weren't bitten directly by a zombie's teeth and injected with the virus, they wouldn't become zombies.
This was revolutionary for Survivors. Without fear of zombies, Superpowered Individuals would become machines for slaughtering them, significantly reducing the threat posed by Low-Level Zombies.
Now, Zheng Yifan couldn't wait to return to the Apocalyptic World and showcase his abilities or lead his team as explorers in search of other Mutated Plants that could produce Essence.
Man-eating flowers were merely the lowest level of Mutated Plants, while Hansui City had even more advanced varieties. Additionally, there was a destroyed Biological Laboratory that might hold the wisdom of Hansui City's biologists—valuable research data that could lay the foundation for development in this apocalypse.
The most important thing is to gradually stabilize the situation in the Apocalyptic World, aligning everyone's hearts towards a common goal and creating a positive atmosphere.
It should not be as chaotic as it is now.
All of this stemmed from Zheng Yifan's initial naive thoughts; he had never considered the need for a reliable base to provide a home for those people. It might take him months or even years to realize this and then build his own true power.
However, the fall of Howling Wind Base could accelerate this process, making an oblivious modern person suddenly aware.
In the apocalypse, only having strong fists is the hard truth; only the forces that serve oneself can truly develop.
Living under someone else's roof only leads to exploitation, and even one's life is not in their own control.
He should consider himself lucky to have been transported to Howling Wind Base. Zhang Xiao was a Ruler without grand ambitions; he simply wanted to live well, unlike the aggressive nature of Hansui City.
From the refugees of Hansui City, Zheng Yifan learned about the development history of Han Sui City Gathering Place. It was a tale woven with steel and blood. Although it had been destroyed by Zombies, the rare moments in its development left Zheng Yifan feeling shaken.
The journey took over ten hours, and Zheng Yifan found himself lost in thought while Ladidia had already fallen asleep beside him. The movie continued to play on the screen in front of her.
She was too tired and needed to rest.
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