Chapter 34 Ambiguity
A week before departure, the base successfully developed a new piece of equipment.
The research institute has developed many uses for crystal cores, one of which is an exploration device that absorbs the power of the crystal core to explore the surrounding alien energy. The lighter the color, the lower the danger level of the alien, and vice versa.
This explorer was jointly developed by the three bases, so a batch of trial units were temporarily distributed to the passengers. If there are any areas for improvement, they can be reported to the research institute.
Because of the increase in advanced species, the amount of crystal cores hunted by ability users has increased, and they are trending towards becoming a new currency for the base. However, this is not a long-term solution, so the base is trying its best to control it.
However, this is not a long-term solution. The pre-apocalyptic currency is no longer usable, so the authorities have standardized the currency for exchanging resources. It is a special "base currency," which is somewhat like an improved version of silver coins, but with a larger value.
Those with superpowers earn them by completing missions, while ordinary people earn them by working. As long as they are in the base, they can exchange them for food and living supplies, and even medicine and crystal cores.
As time went on, the base became more and more complete, but dangers still existed.
The passengers received documents and maps about the southwest and coastal areas a few days in advance, which marked many safe points and dangerous areas.
He called Chen Jiang and the others to the conference room of the Procuratorate for a meeting, the main purpose of which was to talk about the mission.
Because of the remote location, their missions will last a long time and are also fraught with danger.
The attendant showed them the documents and said calmly, "This mission will be very dangerous. You can choose not to go."
Chen Jiang quickly said, "If we don't go, isn't the captain all by himself?"
Sui Cheng shook his head slightly and said, "No, if you don't go, I will go with the special forces team. This mission is very important. Almost a third of the base's ability users will be going."
"I'll go, after all, I'm the one who needs to load the supplies," Lin Zhi said, raising her hand.
Sui Cheng nodded, then looked at the others. Zhang Meng and the others hadn't said they wanted to back out; they had also made up their minds to go with him.
"Okay, since you've made up your mind, pack your things. Bring plenty of clothes, dry food, and medicine. If you have family, remember to say goodbye to them."
"clear."
The atmosphere became somewhat oppressive. Sui Cheng glanced at the time, sighed inwardly, and decided to let them calm down on their own.
Sui Cheng experienced this life of handling dangerous missions six months earlier than them. At that time, he was still a lone superhuman. The Special Operations Department extended an invitation to him, but Sui Cheng declined because they were all involved in the most dangerous missions.
To protect his sister, he had to spend at least half of his time at the base, which is why he later formed this reconnaissance team.
The reconnaissance team's mission is to go out once a week for crisis reconnaissance and resource retrieval, so they have plenty of free time and it's not as dangerous as the special forces.
Chen Jiang and his group had only been with the group for about half a year, and apart from their trip to Yancheng, they hadn't encountered any real danger, so it was understandable that they had some concerns.
"Bang, bang." The attendant slapped the table and said something encouraging, which was rare for him: "Don't worry, there will be the same number of people on the way there and the same number of people on the way back."
"Yes!" Lin Zhi nodded firmly and said, "We believe in the captain."
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"Aren't you planning to take me on this mission?" Lu Zhi asked lazily, leaning against the door of the passenger compartment.
"Yes." The attendant nodded. "This mission is dangerous."
"Then you should take me with you even more!" Lu Zhi strode forward, grabbed his hand as he packed his luggage, and looked down at him. "What are you worried about?"
Sui Cheng said coldly, "I'm not worried about anything. Even for Xiao Ling's sake, I will come back alive."
"What if you can't come back?" Lu Zhi leaned closer, his high nose almost touching Lu Zhi's.
Sui Cheng's eyes flickered. He had long been prepared for this to survive in this world, but today…
He met Lu Zhi's deep green eyes and for the first time felt that those eyes were like an unfathomable vortex, as if they were about to suck his soul in.
"I've already asked the vice minister to take good care of Xiaoling if I'm gone."
"You really are..." Lu Zhi was so angry that he laughed. A flirtatious smile appeared on his lips, like a romantic playboy, yet his eyes could only hold one person. "Baby, don't be so stubborn. Didn't I tell you? With me here, you won't die."
Sui Cheng's lips parted slightly, about to speak, but Lu Zhi pressed them down.
Lu Zhi added, “The southwest is covered with dense forests. Without me, it will take you a long time to find your way. You will really suffer if you don’t take me with you.”
Sui Cheng silently stared at the vines in his hand.
It has to be said that Lawyer is very good at manipulating him in these kinds of situations.
"Okay, it's decided then!"
He didn't speak, so Lu Zhi took it as a yes and picked him up, putting him aside. He then said to himself, "Captain Sui, don't even think about leaving me behind."
Sui Cheng: "..." He was just worried about the person's health.
Whether Lu Zhi could read minds or not, he turned to him with a smile and said, "I know you're worried about me, but don't worry, I've already said I won't die."
Sui Cheng looked at himself suspiciously, but found no vines.
Lu Zhi quickly tidied up his clothes, and anyone who saw it would have to say, "What a great family man!"
"What are you looking at?" Lu Zhi sat on his bed with complete ease, his long legs spread wide, his eyes half-closed as he looked at Sui Cheng, as if he were seducing him.
"Get up." The attendant kicked his foot.
"Can't I even sit down for a moment?" the lawyer pouted, looking aggrieved.
The passenger looked at him suspiciously and said, "You don't look like you're going to sit for a bit."
"Oh dear, I've been exposed." Lu Zhi smiled, crossed his long legs, and his previous grievances seemed like an illusion. Now he looked more like a scoundrel with ulterior motives.
"It's still early, we can chat some more." Lu Zhi was trying his best to keep us here.
Sui Cheng nodded, wanting to hear what he had to say.
"Then come over here a bit." Lu Zhi beckoned to him.
Sui Cheng: "..." Such an obvious trick, only a fool would take it seriously.
If the mountain won't come to me, I'll go to see the mountain.
Lu Zhi stretched out his long leg and hooked it around the back of Sui Cheng's leg, causing Sui Cheng to fall towards him.
"Heh." Lu Zhi pulled the man into his arms, his hand resting on the back of his head, his tone languid, "What kind of person does my darling like?"
Sui Cheng nudged him with his elbow and said honestly, "I've never really liked anyone, probably... good-looking people."
"That's all?" Lu Zhi rested his chin on his shoulder, his breath warm.
Sui Cheng tried to push him away, whispering, "No standard is the best standard. Don't get so close to me."
"No, isn't it natural to be close to someone you like?" Lu Zhi forcefully pulled the person into his arms.
Sui Cheng's face instantly flushed, and he felt uncomfortable all over, but Lu Zhi was still unwilling to let him go.
"Honey, if I break, you'll be responsible, and you won't be able to run away."
The lawyer could tell what he was going to do just by looking at his hand gestures.
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