"What are you doing?"

The girl's questioning voice sounded behind him, startling Xiwa. The box he was carrying trembled and fell with a "thud," almost hitting his instep.

Xiwa chuckled and, as if nothing had happened, picked up the briefcase containing the evolution potion and put it back next to the flowerpot. "Hehe, little auntie, you're all done washing."

He didn't notice that the green branches in the flowerpot had secretly revealed sharp thorns containing deadly poison; if he took even half a step out of the tent, he would be poisoned and die instantly.

Zhao Xiaoxiu walked into the tent, her hair wet and hanging down her back, looking like a completely harmless four-year-old child.

But when her eyes swept over, the little girl felt a chill run down her spine, and her knees buckled involuntarily, causing her to kneel down.

A nameless fear lingered around him, a fear from the depths of his soul—a deep fear of that unspeakable terror.

Although Zhao Gang is no longer with us, the deterrent effect he left behind remains.

In front of Zhao Xiaoxiu, Xiwa couldn't even put up a fight.

He stammered, "I...I didn't mean to steal the chemical reagent. I just wanted to check it out. Yes! I was just checking to see if there was anything wrong with the reagent. After all, it's been out for so long without refrigeration, it might have spoiled..."

Zhao Xiaoxiu glanced at him, thinking of this liar.

"You want to steal all the evolution potions, abandon us troublemakers, and leave on your own," Zhao Xiaoxiu said, directly revealing his true feelings.

Xiwa was shocked and quickly waved his hand, saying that he was definitely not that kind of person.

Zhao Xiaoxiu looked at him calmly. Xiwa was kneeling, and she was standing. Their eyes were aligned perfectly.

"That's what you think." Zhao Xiaoxiu didn't believe his lies.

She sat down in the tent, moved the flowerpots to her side, placed the suitcase containing 40 evolution potions on her lap, opened the clasp, and counted the nutrient solution inside.

The little boy couldn't figure out what this young lady was up to, so he moved closer to the tent entrance while tentatively asking:

"Little Miss, what are your plans for the future? It seems we can't go back to Area B, and the eldest brother is... like that. You're the only child left. I'm afraid things won't be easy for you in the future."

Zhao Xiaoxiu didn't respond. Xiwa smiled awkwardly and continued, "Why don't you come with me to find a Wanderer's Alliance and we can join them?"

"With Sister Monkey, that fish, and my support, you'll definitely remain the boss. Plus, with this batch of evolution potions, it's not impossible for us to carve out our own territory and become local tyrants!"

He became more and more excited as he spoke, glancing at the swaying branches in the flowerpot, "We can build another green wall, then it'll be just like being in Territory 13..."

“I don’t intend to do that,” Zhao Xiaoxiu suddenly interrupted Xiwa, who was becoming increasingly agitated.

Xiwa cried out in disappointment, "Ah?" "So what are you planning to do? You're not still thinking of going back to Area B to find the Meng brothers, are you? Let me make this clear to you, it's impossible to go back to Area B now. They've been targeted by the biotech company, and they can't even protect themselves."

"Go back if you want, I'm not going back."

As he spoke, he seemed to have given up pretending and said directly, "I risked my life to follow these two into the mountains to find you. I deserve credit for my efforts, even if I didn't do anything special. Give me two evolution potions, and let's part ways amicably."

The monkey sister roared angrily, spitting on the little boy, which startled him and made him shrink back, but he still wanted to get the evolution potion.

He didn't believe that a four-year-old girl like Zhao Xiaoxiu could be so ruthless as to kill someone, so he was 'confident and fearless'.

Of course, he wouldn't dare to rob her by force. Not to mention the monkeys lurking behind him, there was also the little girl sitting in front of him. If he dared to have any thoughts of bullying her, he would definitely lose his mind and go crazy like Steven did back then.

Zhao Xiaoxiu fastened the combination lock on the suitcase, tilted her head, and water droplets dripped down from the roots of her hair. No more tentacles would come over to help her dry it.

The little girl thought about it seriously for a while, and under Xiwa's expectant gaze, she said, "I'll give you three evolution potions, but you have to do something for me first."

The little boy immediately asked excitedly, "What is it?"

"Help me sell all these evolution potions, and give me a new points card. I'll put all the points I get into this points card."

Before she could finish speaking, Xiwa's expression changed.

But Zhao Xiaoxiu didn't give him a chance to refuse, and continued, "You can leave after you finish this, and I will give you three evolution potions as promised."

Xiwa originally wanted to say that she couldn't do it, because Zhao Xiaoxiu said that this matter could only be done on the black market.

The black market has close ties with Evan of the Green Field Alliance, which is tantamount to sending him to his death.

“I will give you all 37 evolution potions. If you take them and leave, I won’t blame you.” Zhao Xiaoxiu said to him with sincere eyes and obedient gaze.

The way she looked at him made it seem like she considered him the only person she could rely on and trust.

Xiwa felt the child's trusting eyes burning hot, and hurriedly looked away, avoiding eye contact.

"Meng Qiu said that I'm a fence-sitter who could betray you at any time, you haven't forgotten that, have you?"

They actually dared to hand him 37 evolution potions and let him take them away alone. Only an idiot wouldn't take such a good opportunity.

Zhao Xiaoxiu suddenly sniffed, lowered her head, and whispered, "Brother Xiwa, Dad is dead... Now only you can help me."

Xiwa felt the hairs on his face stand on end; something called conscience was trying to control him.

"Without points, I can't buy food and supplies. I'll be stuck in the mountains with Sister Monkey and the others, living like a little wild man, barely scraping by, not knowing when I'll starve to death..."

Xiwa: "No, it's not that bad."

Zhao Xiaoxiu raised the back of her hand and rubbed her eyelids. "It's okay, Brother Xiwa. Forget it. I know you've always been a coward and timid person, and you're incapable of doing these things. I shouldn't have forced you like this. Let it go..."

"What are you calculating? You can't calculate it!" Xiwa jumped up and braced his head against the tent, narrowly avoiding blowing it away.

He said angrily, "Don't look down on me! Give me the stuff! It's just a small favor, what's wrong with that!"

Zhao Xiaoxiu looked up, her eyes full of doubt, "Can it be done?"

The little girl thumped her chest loudly, signaling her to hurry up and bring the box over.

Zhao Xiaoxiu pretended not to trust him and hesitated for a while before handing him the box.

The little boy took it and left, rushing out for a while before suddenly turning back to tell her, "Little girl, wait here for me. I'll be back in three days!"

"...Brother Xiwa, wait a minute!" Zhao Xiaoxiu chased after him, her face full of gratitude, and stuffed the flowerpot containing the Green Fairy into his crossbody bag, saying:

"When you need help, the Green Fairy will help you. You must come back safely. I will be here waiting for you."

A fleeting sense of regret flashed through Xiwa's mind, but given the circumstances, he absolutely could not back down. He nodded heavily and headed down the mountain.