"Hmm... ah?"
Seemingly unprepared for the Holy Envoy's direct answer, Sha Si's expression froze, and he said, "This... Holy Envoy, what do you mean by that..."
"So he just doesn't want to have any contact with you!" Li Shuo sneered from the side and said, "You're not oblivious to what he's saying. Hey, I told you those old guys in our city-state are delusional. They can barely take care of themselves, yet they're still thinking about saving the world and absorbing other surviving tribes. How interesting. Do they think this is the world before the cataclysm? They're still thinking about the rich getting rich first and then helping the poor get rich later? Tsk tsk tsk."
"Hey!" Zhang Jian pointed at Li Shuo and said, "I agree with what Fatty said, he makes sense!"
"Damn it, if you dare call me fat again, I'll blow your head off!"
"Say less!" Sha Si waved his hand, silencing the two. "The apocalypse is not the apocalypse of one person, nor the apocalypse of one city-state or one tribe. We are all inhabitants of this planet, and we were once the rulers of this planet. If we want to regain control, we all need to unite. If we are divided, we will only be defeated one by one and eventually become an unknown part of the history of this planet."
The envoy then said to Shasi, "Captain Shasi, don't misunderstand. It's not that I don't want to take you to Hope Village. Positive contact between two survivors will undoubtedly have a synergistic effect. In fact, I really hope so. However, the current situation is a bit tricky."
"Troublesome?" Sasa asked, puzzled. "Is there a problem?"
The envoy nodded. "Yes, it's very troublesome. We came from the direction of Hope Village, and there are a lot of wild beasts and monsters on the outskirts. It will be very difficult for us to break through."
"Beasts and monsters?" Li Shuo asked curiously from the side, "Why didn't they rush in?"
Zhang Jian sneered, "Fool, this mysterious forest is full of eeriness. Those monsters are much more perceptive than you. Why don't you come in?"
"Damn it! Are you out of your mind?!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian immediately stopped talking and turned around.
“That’s what we think too,” the Holy Envoy said. “The mutation has given the animals a new evolution, so they sensed the terror of this forest and did not rush in, but they also did not leave.”
“This is indeed a thorny problem,” Sha Si said. “This mysterious forest is a newly discovered unknown area for us. We have searched it several times before, but all of them were fruitless and consumed a lot of manpower and resources. So, after our superiors decided, we were sent here to carry out an exploration mission. Unexpectedly, we got lost as soon as we entered. Ten days have passed since we entered. We thought that meeting you would help us find a way out, but we have become brothers in misfortune.”
"Now that we're in the same boat," the Holy Envoy said, "why don't we form an alliance and work together to find a way to overcome this difficulty?"
“Of course!” Sauce readily accepted.
"Mr. Wang, does this mean we've formed an alliance with them?"
Several villagers gathered around Wang Lan and asked, "Is Your Excellency the Holy Envoy going to discuss a solution with that captain?"
"Why are you all meddling so much?" Wang Lan looked at the group and laughed. "Right now, it's a matter of management exchanging experiences and formulating plans among themselves. We're just small fry. Do you really want to get involved?"
“No, that’s not it,” Ding Taishun said. “It’s just that the captain said Tomorrow’s City is really powerful.”
“Hope Village is very capable, and you are very capable too,” Wang Lan said. “So, take this time to do some preparation. No matter what their outcome is, we are bound to face a fierce battle!”
"Really?" Ding Taishun and the others became excited for a moment after hearing the news.
Wang Lan chuckled and said, "No need to get excited. Don't blame me for pouring cold water on you. See those special task force members? They're all incredibly strong, and their weapons and equipment are all top-notch. Yet they've been lost in this forest for so many days. This shows that they're very strong, but it also shows that... this forest is very dangerous!"
"No pain, no gain!" Ding Taishun said. "We are fully prepared and ready to engage in battle at any time!"
Wang Lan nodded and smiled, but said nothing more.
At this moment, Li Shuo walked over. He looked at Wang Lan, his squinting eyes seeming to dart around. Wang Lan frowned and asked, "Sir...is there something you need?"
"Hahaha," Li Shuo laughed upon hearing this, and said, "Why do you talk like that now, buddy?"
As he spoke, he patted Ding Taishun next to Wang Lan, signaling Ding Taishun to make room for him. Then he plopped down next to Wang Lan, offered him a cigarette, and said, "Hey bro, wanna have one?"
Wang Lan waved her hand and said, "I can't."
"Hey, what a shame!" So Li Shuo lit one for himself, took a deep drag, and said, "I overheard what you were saying to your little brothers. They're much more honest than that so-called Holy Envoy."
"Much more?" Wang Lan muttered, then asked curiously, "How did you tell?"
“I can’t quite put my finger on it,” Li Shuo shook his head. “It’s just a feeling.”
“What bullshit feeling,” Zhang Jian said as he walked over. “To put it bluntly, this fatso just wants to recruit talent for Tomorrow City and then use that to his advantage. He wants to be the leader of this task force.”
"Stop talking nonsense!" Li Shuo said. "Stop trying to sow discord, I'm talking about serious matters!"
He then looked at Wang Lan, "Our captain is too aloof, just like that holy envoy. But I'm different. I think among these people, you're the only one who seems like a pragmatist. And I just heard your brief analysis of our strength and this forest. It's quite interesting. How about we form an alliance?"
"An alliance?"
“Yes, an alliance,” Li Shuo nodded. “We’ll look after each other in the forest, and once we’re out, I’ll introduce you to Tomorrow’s City. How about that?”
"Heh..." Wang Lan chuckled lightly, intending to refuse, but out of the corner of her eye she caught sight of Nan Chen leaning against a tree, resting with his eyes closed, so she asked, "If we form an alliance, will I be in your group?"
Noticing Wang Lan's gaze, Li Shuo's eyes darted around, and he chuckled, "Your brother is interesting, hahaha. I don't know if we're in the same group, but the chances are definitely high! However, let me warn you beforehand, not just anyone would dare to mess with her. This woman has a fiery temper and will ignite at the slightest provocation."
"Oh?" Wang Lan smiled knowingly.
"So, brother, after this is done, you'll have to give me your referral rights!"
Wang Lan asked curiously, "Why is an introduction necessary?"
"Because this fatso is a huge money-grubber."
Zhang Jian laughed and said, "Anyone who recruits or introduces a truly powerful individual to Tomorrow City will be rewarded with 20,000 yuan. This fatso is just after the money."
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