In an instant, brain matter and filthy blood splattered out, covering Wang Wan's face.

To Wang Wan's shock, a person emerged from the corner. The person was wearing long sleeves and trousers, with their hair tied back, wearing a mask, and carrying a backpack. They looked very capable.

The ice blade went out of control, turning into a puddle of water that fell to the ground, causing no harm whatsoever.

As for the two people whose heads were smashed off, they collapsed to the ground, convulsing.

They probably never knew why they died suddenly.

Wang Wan opened her mouth wide and stared wide-eyed.

"Boss... Boss? Is it really you?!"

Overjoyed, Wang Wan burst into tears. He didn't care what was smeared on his face and rushed over to hug Jiang Zhi, but Jiang Zhi blocked him from getting close.

It wasn't that Jiang Zhi was being pretentious; it was just that Wang Wan stank horribly. His face was a patchwork of white and red, truly terrifying.

Wang Wan was pushed by Jiang Zhi and immediately realized what was happening. He said anxiously, "Quickly save Yan Zhi! She's about to die, boss, do you have any ideas?"

"Let's see how it goes first."

Jiang Zhi squatted down and lifted the clothes covering Yan Zhi. A putrid stench wafted out, and Jiang Zhi immediately saw the wound on Yan Zhi's abdomen.

When were you injured?

"Two days ago, we inadvertently learned of a conspiracy within the base and have been hunted ever since. If it weren't for your timely appearance tonight, boss, Yan Zhi and Wang Wan would no longer exist in this world."

Listening to Wang Wan's account, Jiang Zhi felt that he had changed a lot and was completely different from before.

No longer naive, but much more mature.

Jiang Zhi took out gauze and hydrogen peroxide from her bag and first disinfected the wound. She glanced at the dagger next to Yan Zhi and then said to Wang Wan, "Her wound has rotted and the inflammation hasn't subsided. She has a high fever now. We must remove the rotten flesh and then bring down the fever. Only then will she have a chance of survival. Otherwise, she won't live more than three days."

"We can't die!"

"Put this dagger on the fire and heat it until it's very hot before giving it to me," Jiang Zhi said, pointing to the dagger.

Wang Wan immediately did as instructed.

While Wang Wan wasn't paying attention, Jiang Zhi gave Yan Zhi two fever-reducing pills.

I took out the alcohol from my bag and sprayed it on her skin.

Wang Wan heated the knife, and Jiang Zhi then had Wang Wan hold down Yan Zhi's body before making the cut.

While in a deep sleep, Yan Zhi felt extreme pain, unbearable discomfort, and let out a muffled groan.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his body began to struggle uncontrollably.

Wang Wan desperately suppressed her.

Jiang Zhi didn't stop wielding the knife.

In the end times, what is this little bit of suffering?

Your suffering is yet to come.

Jiang Zhi quickened her pace, trying to minimize the pain. After removing the rotten flesh, tiny red streaks of blood seeped from the wound. Jiang Zhi immediately applied gauze to stop the bleeding.

Then, after taking out the suture needle and thread and disinfecting it, they stitched up her wound.

There was no anesthesia at all, yet I was still awakened from my slumber by the pain.

"Jiang Zhi... Am I dreaming?" Yan Zhi asked weakly.

“You’re not dreaming, it’s me.” Jiang Zhi half-squatted in front of Yan Zhi, wiped her body again with alcohol, and then put on a dress with a hole cut in it.

The wound must not be contaminated again. Under these conditions, if it gets infected with any bacteria, it will only lead to death.

"Why did you come here?" Yan Zhi's eyes were still unfocused from the pain, but her mind was clear.

She knew perfectly well that the Bright Base was a dangerous place, and once you entered, it would be difficult to get out.

Jiang Zhi did not answer Yan Zhi's question. She said, "Take good care of your injuries. It's only been a little over a year since the apocalypse. You've managed to survive until now. Don't die so easily."

Who knew that he would reveal a smile that was even uglier than a grimace?

"Evil lives on for a thousand years, but I'm still alive, aren't I? You're my lucky star, hehe."

Wang Wan stood outside the stone slab, unsure whether he should come in. Who knew he was the one who had taken off the clothes earlier? Who knew that if he had known, he would have killed him?

How do I tell her about this now?

Jiang Zhi added, "Wang Wan is protecting you with his life; he is your lucky star."

When Wang Wan was mentioned, Yan Zhi tilted his head and said after a moment, "I didn't misjudge him."

"Um."

When Jiang Zhi came out, the two corpses outside had already been dragged away, and the bloodstains were naturally difficult to clean up.

However, given the current situation, it's difficult to move the patient. It's best to rest quietly here until the wound scabs over.

Therefore, Wang Wan wanted to remove the bloody smell as much as possible to avoid affecting Yan Zhi's recovery.

"You two will stay here, and no one will bother you anymore." Jiang Zhi glanced back, then took out a handful of crystals from her pocket, mostly red with a few blue ones.

With a little manipulation, Wang Wan could exchange these crystals for food and water on the black market.

The other two are anti-inflammatory pills.

Wang Wan was extremely grateful.

Once you meet the boss, he's the boss for life! Even though the boss isn't with them anymore, his concern for them remains.

When Jiang Zhi killed two pursuers with a single blow, Wang Wan realized the gap between the two. He wasn't jealous; on the contrary, he was even happier.

With such a powerful protector, in the midst of natural disasters and apocalypses, he would only feel incredibly proud to have such a strong backer, and thus carry that confidence to go even further.

"Thanks, boss. Are you going to stay at the Bright Base from now on?"

Jiang Zhi nodded and said, "After you recover from your injuries, exchange for as many supplies as possible and leave as soon as possible. Leave before the extreme heat subsides and don't linger. Find a safe place to lay low for a while."

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