Chapter 56 Poaching People

Superpowered individuals are divided into ten levels.

Levels one to three are considered low-level ability users, levels three to six are considered intermediate-level, levels seven to nine are considered advanced-level, and level ten is the maximum level.

Each level of advancement is a chasm.

A level 2 ability user can easily defeat a level 1 ability user.

A level 3 ability user can easily defeat a level 2 ability user.

People still can't imagine how powerful advanced or max-level superhumans are.

This is why Meng Shiwan was able to completely overwhelm Shen Peng.

The emergence of a Level 5 superhuman is truly astonishing.

Meng Shiwan was also surprised that this machine could actually measure levels.

After drinking two doses of ability-enhancing liquid, she is now a level five ability user.

One hundred crystal cores per vial of the ability-enhancing liquid has a fairly good effect.

Looking at the excited girl inside, Meng Shiwan said calmly, "May I leave now?"

The girl quickly asked, "What kind of superpowered being are you?"

The level of superpower is detected based on the energy fluctuations in the blood, and it is currently impossible to detect which superpower it is.

"A metal-based ability," Meng Shiwan replied, then asked, "May I leave now?"

The girl was very enthusiastic, saying, "Sure, I hope you have a pleasant time at the base."

Watching Meng Shiwan's departing figure, he was filled with envy.

A superhuman, and a level five superhuman at that, of course life must be pleasant for him.

Inside the base, one can enjoy the envy and admiration of others.

The base will also spend a lot of money to recruit them, and they will have no worries about food and drink. While ordinary people are struggling to make ends meet, people with superpowers can live a life as well as they did before the apocalypse.

How could anyone not be envious?

Unfortunately, the number of awakened superhumans is very small; not everyone is destined for that.

When she came out, the RV had been disinfected and cleaned, and looked brand new.

The dust and bloodstains on it have all disappeared.

After numerous battles, the RV is still as new as when it was first brought home.

Meng Shiwan carried Taxue into the car, and once back in the cool environment, Taxue began to lick its fur frantically.

The roller shutter door in front opened, and Meng Shiwan started the RV and entered one of the rooms inside, but was stopped again.

A person in a protective suit came forward with a sprayer on their back, saying, "Inspection and disinfection inside the vehicle."

Meng Shiwan pursed her lips. This required cooperation; otherwise, she wouldn't be able to enter the base.

"Wait a moment."

She returned to the RV, took out some kitchen utensils from the side storage cabinet, stuffed the guns and bullets into the space, and then opened the side door to let the staff get in.

As soon as the staff member stepped into the RV, a wave of icy air hit him, and he was visibly startled.

Other cars are as hot as steam rooms, but in this car, he could feel the cool air even through his protective suit. Why is there such a big difference?

But when they saw the scene inside the RV, they were even more shocked.

The area under the sofa was stuffed with snacks, and there were cabinets and a refrigerator on the left.

He walked a little further inside, and there were two boxes of candy and... on the stairs.

A large jar of precious metal jewelry?

Diamond rings, gold, gemstones—they're so shiny they don't look fake.

He opened the refrigerator, which was full of iced soda and iced fruit.

God knows how tempting chilled food is to humans in this extreme heat.

He silently closed the refrigerator, went up the stairs to the second floor and took a look. It was full of seasonings, daily necessities and other supplies.

He gripped the disinfectant spray gun, but ultimately didn't spray it into the RV filled with food.

He explained, "We checked for any hidden zombie corpses or blood, and if everything was fine, we could pass."

As he stepped out of the RV, he thought to himself, "This is the kind of life a person should live."

There's air conditioning, food, and it's very comfortable.

Instead of working tirelessly here in the sweltering heat, wearing full protective gear.

But then he thought about it again, and realized that he had spent a lot of crystal cores and pulled strings to get this job.

The daily wage is enough to feed the family, which is much better than being unemployed and having to go out and fight zombies.

It just goes to show that people are different, and there are different levels of people.

"Hello."

A girl's voice called out from inside the RV. He turned around and saw the girl handing him a huge bottle of Sprite.

It must have just been taken out of the refrigerator, as a layer of fine water droplets condensed on the bottle due to the high temperature.

It looks so refreshing and cool.

He swallowed hard, somewhat incredulous. "Given to me?"

Sprite is a rare commodity these days, let alone iced Sprite.

Inside the base, people were already fighting over food and supplies, and she actually gave it to herself?

He didn't dare accept the offer, fearing he might be presumptuous.

Meng Shiwan nodded. "Take it."

She hates the malice and scheming in the apocalypse, but she also cherishes the kindness in it.

The staff member walked around the RV, without asking for anything in return, and did not perform the usual disinfection spraying.

On the contrary, after seeing her many supplies, they kindly refrained from damaging them.

Otherwise, once the disinfectant is sprayed, the smell of disinfectant will linger in the entire RV for a long time, and she and Taxue will really suffer living inside.

After the staff confirmed it, she happily hugged the large Sprite and thanked them profusely, saying, "Thank you so much."

He thought for a moment and then said, "Be careful in the base. Don't go out unless necessary. Keep the curtains drawn and try to avoid eating smelly foods."

He was reminding her to be safe, so that if she wasn't seen by thieves, she wouldn't be targeted by them.

"Thank you," Meng Shiwan said, then closed the car door.

As the staff watched the RV drive into the base, holding their cool Sprites, they felt a mix of emotions.

In the apocalypse, people have changed. Some commit murder, some do good deeds, and he doesn't know how to deal with human nature.

He took a big gulp of ice-cold Sprite with relish, carefully put the cap back on, and hid it in a corner.

I'll bring it home for my child to drink after I get off work.

Even when it's not refrigerated, it can still replenish moisture and sugar.

Just over ten days ago, I disliked Sprite, thinking it was junk food and wouldn't let my child drink it, but now it's become a rare treat.

Meng drove in, and there were flat parks on both sides.

The plants in the park were already wilting, and some had dried up and turned yellow.

Looking ahead, you see a city filled with towering buildings.

The so-called base still looks like the city before the apocalypse, but everything inside has changed.

Meng Shiwan didn't rush into the city. She stopped by the roadside first, and she and Taxue wanted to take a shower.

Ta Xue was disgusted by the smell of disinfectant on her body; her tongue was almost cramping from licking it so much.

Meng Shiwan carried it and walked towards the bathroom.

Stepping into the snow, a sense of crisis washed over him. He glanced at the bathroom, then at the ill-intentioned Meng Shiwan, and braced himself to run away.

bath!

It would rather lick its tongue until it cramps than take a bath.

Meng Shiwan reacted quickly and grabbed it, saying, "You have to take this bath today, whether you like it or not."

She carried Taxue inside, closed the bathroom door, and for a while, chaos ensued.

"Ta Xue, don't grab my clothes!"

"Meow!"

"Ta Xue, your nail caught in my hair!"

"Meow!"

"Ta Xue, don't climb onto my shoulder, you're pinching my flesh."

"Meow meow..."

After a grueling half-hour ordeal, Meng Shiwan finally managed to hold Ta Xue down, lather it with foam, rinse it, dry its fur with a towel, and then let it out.

Ta Xue dislikes water and came out looking terrified, as if she had just survived a major ordeal.

Meng Shiwan also looked as if she had just survived a major ordeal; her clothes were torn and her hair was a mess, making her look even more like a beggar than before.

She was holding a hairdryer; a fierce battle was about to begin.

Upon seeing this, Ta Xue dashed up to the second floor, found a crack in the wall, and refused to come out.

Meng Shiwan gave up on grooming it, and the fierce fight ended.

She went in to take a shower and put her clothes in the washing machine.

As I got into the driver's seat to head into the base, I looked up and saw a row of people standing in front of the RV.

Upon seeing her emerge, the people in the row flashed their bright white teeth and displayed what they considered to be the most enthusiastic smiles.

Meng Shiwan: "Hiss... What's going on?"

She also spotted a familiar face among the group—the metal-type ability user who jumped out of the helicopter and invited her to join the base construction team.

It was only after getting to know him that Meng Shiwan discovered she had superpowers.

Meng Shiwan had just finished showering and didn't want to get out of the car and get hot, so she lowered the driver's side window halfway and asked, "Is there something you need?"

Jiang Hanyu quickly squeezed through and introduced himself enthusiastically, "It's me! Do you still recognize me? I'm Jiang Hanyu, the person in charge of base construction. How did you decide to join our team last time?"

"The benefits are great there. Food and lodging are provided, single dorm rooms with air conditioning, fish and meat at every meal, and you even get a salary. Come work for us!"

Seeing that he was talking more and more, another man pushed him aside and smiled at Meng Shiwan,

"Come join our rescue team. We'll pay you three times your salary. Rescuing survivors is a very meaningful thing."

The others weren't to be outdone, saying, "Come join our flight team, and I'll pay you three times your salary."

Meng Shiwan understood.

She had just finished her blood test when the news reached the base's higher-ups.

These people are here to poach our staff.

A level 5 metal-type superpower, with extraordinary combat strength, is rare in any department.

Meng Shiwan smiled faintly, "You all surely know why I'm here at the base, right?"

Once the news of her level-five superpower spread, these people would probably have already thoroughly investigated her background.

There's no need to check their name, birth family, or anything like that; it's all in their records.

A few days ago, Meng Qingyue and Gu Jinchen returned with serious injuries, along with explanations from their team members.

It was easy to find out about Meng Shiwan's situation at the zombie slaughterhouse with just a casual inquiry.

They were fully aware of what had happened to Meng Shiwan.

Before the apocalypse, Meng Qingyue stole Meng Shiwan's fiancé. After the apocalypse, they met again, and Meng Shiwan beat up Meng Qingyue and Gu Jinchen.

Enraged, Meng Qingyue commissioned the KillMe organization to kill Meng Shiwan.

As a result, they failed to kill Meng Shiwan, but instead killed the organization and lost their helicopter and personnel.

Now that Meng Shiwan, who possesses level five superpowers, has arrived at the base, she's definitely not here to seek refuge; she's here to settle scores.

Meng Shiwan noticed their eyes darting around, but remained silent.

She laughed and said, "Whoever helps me kill Meng Qingyue and Gu Jinchen, I'll join their team, and I won't need any salary. What do you think?"