(It's already 500 chapters! To be honest, I didn't expect to keep writing until now. I know this book isn't very good, and the plot is disappointing, but I don't want to give up, so I will definitely give everyone an ending.)

To be honest, I was a little reluctant to leave like this, so I randomly rummaged through the drawers, but without exception, they were all empty.

Su Mu called out from outside the door, "Hey, you two, have you seen enough? This is just an ordinary basement, what's so interesting about it? Let's go."

Su Mu was getting a little impatient.

We didn't plan to stay there any longer, so after leaving the basement and returning to the surface, we got back in the car and went back to Jiajiang.

I had lunch with Su Mu in Jiangbei, and around 1 p.m., I drove away.

Nothing unusual happened along the way.

Just when I thought I could arrive at the research institute safely, as I was about to enter the area of ​​Mingzhu City, a group of people appeared, drove up and blocked my way, preventing me from passing.

When I saw them appear in front of me, I tensed up, and my gun was ready at any moment. If they made a move, my only option was to run!

There were so many of them, how could I possibly fight them all by myself with just a gun? So, I had no choice but to run away.

I've already put it in reverse; if they dare to make a move, I'll just run away.

But they seemed to have anticipated my actions. A short while later, several cars appeared behind me, blocking my way.

Now I'm completely surrounded by them.

I gave a wry smile. I had no idea what these people were up to. If they were raiders, they certainly wouldn't bother with just me. But if they weren't raiders, then who were they?

I stared at their faces and noticed that they were expressionless, and the weapons in their hands were only for caution; they didn't seem to intend to fire.

I'm very curious about who these people are.

Why are you blocking my way?

I thought about it for a short while, and the other party gave me the answer.

A familiar-looking guy walked out from the crowd ahead. When I saw him, I shook my head helplessly, my face full of a wry smile.

I got out of the car, looked at the other person, and said, "Was it necessary to stop me in such a big way?"

“It’s absolutely necessary,” Yao Chengjie said, looking at me.

I shook my head and said, "Alright, tell me, what do you want from me this time? You don't want me to help you get into the central town again, do you?"

Yao Chengjie shook his head and said, "No."

I asked, "Then just say what's wrong, I'm in a hurry to get back."

Yao Chengjie didn't rush to speak. At this moment, someone walked out from behind him, someone I knew very well.

Jiang Bai.

His appearance didn't surprise me. I already knew Jiang Bai had been rescued when we were in the central town, so his presence here was quite normal.

I just don't know what he's up to.

Jiang Bai looked at me, which made me feel a little uneasy.

This must be the third time I've met him.

Jiang Bai stared at me and said, "We meet again."

"Hmm." I nodded, unsure of what to say.

Jiang Bai said, "Do you know how surprised I was when I saw you again in the central town after I borrowed your flashlight last time?"

I said, "I'm also very surprised to run into you again in the central town."

Jiang Bai said, "I remember you said you weren't a raider, so why are you in Central Town?"

This left me speechless. I said, "Does everyone who goes to Central Town have to be a raider?"

Jiang Bai said, "Isn't that right? All the raiders in the central town are recorded, but I haven't seen your name on the list."

When he mentioned this, I suddenly remembered that Ye Qian and Yao Chengjie knew each other and had lived together. However, due to certain circumstances, they had disagreements, which led to their current situation.

I said, "So, doesn't that prove I'm not a raider?"

"But why are you in Central Town?"

Seeing how insistent he was on wanting to know about me, I became a little impatient and said, "Friend, I've only met you twice, this is only the third time. Do you expect me to tell you everything? Besides, Yao Chengjie, I don't think I have any grudge against you, do I? That night you threatened us to take you to the central town, and I did."

"Then why are you stopping me now? Is it necessary?"

Yao Chengjie said, "We didn't mean any harm by stopping you. We just wanted to verify your identity. Since you say you're not a raider, what proof do you have?"

I sneered, "How am I supposed to prove that to you?"

Yao Chengjie said, "You don't need to prove it to us. I'm asking you, is Zhang Jianzhou in your hands?"

I was taken aback. How did this guy know?

Yao Chengjie said, "You don't need to deny anything. I saw what happened between you two when you were in Yuelin Town. Otherwise, why do you think I would suddenly come looking for you?"

"You saw everything?"

Yao Chengjie nodded: "Yes, I saw it all. I saw him lock you in the pharmacy, and then you dug your way out. I saw all of that. I think since so many days have passed and you're still alive, it means Zhang Jianzhou has been in your hands all along, right?"

I smirked, not answering directly, but instead asking, "I'm curious, it seems you're not here to see me, but to see Zhang Jianzhou. What business do you have with him?"

Yao Chengjie said, "Tell me first if he's in your hands. If he is, I can tell you why we're looking for him."

After thinking it over for a moment, I said, "He is indeed in my hands."

Yao Chengjie smiled and said, "Yes, it's good that it's in your hands. Our purpose in finding him is simple: he knows where Changkong is."

"Chang Kong? Lu Chang Kong?" I was taken aback and asked, "Didn't you say he was dead?"

Jiang Bai shook his head and said, "At first we did think he was dead, but he is not. The night we met, I came out to look for Chang Kong, but I couldn't find him. Later, when I was arrested and taken to the central town, I overheard news about Chang Kong, and it was related to Zhang Jianzhou, so that's why we came to find you now."

I nodded. "I see. So you think that since Lu Changkong is still alive, Zhang Jianzhou might know something?"

“Yes.” Yao Chengjie nodded. “That’s why I stopped you. If it’s convenient, could you take me to find Zhang Jianzhou? Don’t worry, I won’t lay a hand on him. You must have some purpose in arresting him. I won’t endanger his life.”

I hesitated because I wasn't sure if what they said was true. What if their purpose was to make me reveal where I lived?

(End of this chapter)