Seeing Zhang Shi stop, Chen Beipan finally caught his breath, swallowed hard, and hurriedly said.
"There are videos I recorded on the watch. You'll know everything once you watch them."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Shi picked up Chen Beipan's wristwatch, opened the system panel, and projected the video. Everyone's eyes were focused on him, eager to find out what the secret Chen Beipan was talking about was.
In the scene, a group of naked men and women are engaged in a passionate encounter in a dimly lit room. From Chen Beipan's perspective, a woman with a flushed face and dazed eyes is embracing him. Chen Beipan's perspective then shifts to the rear, where a muscular, dark-faced man is grinning wickedly at him.
Upon seeing this, Wu Qing blushed, kicked Chen Beipan, and angrily cursed, "Disgusting!"
Zhao Feng, who had almost recovered, happened to see this exciting scene and couldn't help but chuckle.
"I didn't expect you to be so versatile, attracting both men and women."
Zhang Shi suppressed a laugh, turned off the video, and said in a cold voice.
"We're not interested in your personal secrets. If you can't come up with something convincing, I'll just kill you with this one stab."
Chen Beipan quickly waved his hands and begged for mercy.
"Hey bro, it's not this video, it's the one below."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Shi clicked on the next video. In the video, a ragged zombie corpse was placed on a table, with a hole in its head. It was now completely still. A middle-aged man was frowning and deftly cutting the zombie's lower legs with a knife, seemingly conducting some kind of secret experiment.
After a while, the middle-aged man took a deep breath away from the zombies, then picked up a piece of blood-stained steel plate.
"Look, this steel plate is used in modern medicine to treat fractures. This zombie was definitely a modern person when he was alive."
Zhang Shi and the others were shocked by the content of the video, and in an instant, they made many connections.
Chen Beipan added at the opportune moment: "This zombie was discovered by chance during the Blood Moon. We dissected him and found a steel plate on his calf. Unfortunately, after the Blood Moon faded, the zombie was recycled by the system, and we could no longer conduct further research."
After pondering for a moment, Zhang Shi asked.
"What's the man's name in this video? Where is he now?"
Chen Beipan shook his head.
“His name is Lincoln. He was a member of the mutual aid society. After I left the society, I blocked them all and cut off all contact with them.”
Zhao Feng mocked from the side, "You really are efficient and decisive in your work, without any hesitation."
Zhang Shi silently ignored this information, then raised Lao Duan and swung it down at Chen Beipan. Chen Beipan narrowly dodged the blow with a dog-like lunge, then turned and unleashed a torrent of curses at Zhang Shi.
"You bastard Zhang Shi, you broke your promise! You just got the news and then turned your back on us! I'll never let you get away with this, even if it kills me!"
Zhang Shi slowly squatted down in front of Chen Beipan, carrying Lao Duan.
"When did I say I was going to let you go? Besides, the information you gave me is useless to me. Even if you really want to live, you should offer something tangible."
Seeing that things were turning around, Chen Beipan's attitude changed 180 degrees in an instant. He knelt on the ground and looked at Zhang Shi with hopeful eyes.
"Boss Zhang Shi, I also have some more practical information. I wonder if it can save my life."
Zhang Shi was amused by Chen Beipan's appearance, but his wariness towards him did not diminish in the slightest.
Tell me about it.
Chen Beipan's eyes darted around, then he leaned closer to Zhang Shi and whispered something.
"I have information about the natives of the Wilderness World. Is this information enough to save my life?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Shi's eyes narrowed slightly. Since his transmigration, he had never heard of any indigenous people, yet he had found traces of their past in the ruins in the river. If the indigenous people truly existed, then they were very likely to have intricate connections with the essence of this world.
“Continue,” Zhang Shi said in a deep and authoritative voice, gesturing for Chen Beipan not to stop.
Chen Beipan swallowed hard and continued, "When I was with the Dragon Tiger Alliance, I accidentally learned that they possessed a secret realm, which was said to have a channel for communication with the natives. Although I have never been there myself, I can tell you everything I know, including the location of that stronghold and how to contact them."
Zhang Shi's eyes narrowed as he extracted several key words from Chen Beipan's words: Dragon Tiger Alliance, Secret Realm. Could it be the dungeon he had already cleared twice?
He pondered in his heart that if there were indeed traces of natives there, then this information would be invaluable. If true, it would not only give them a deeper understanding of the wilderness world, but might even provide them with some unexpected resources and assistance. However, he also knew that Chen Beipan was cunning and unpredictable, and could not be easily trusted.
"How can you guarantee the authenticity of this information?" Zhang Shi asked, his gaze sharp as if trying to see through Chen Beipan's thoughts.
Chen Beipan seemed to have anticipated this question, and quickly took out a golden token from his pocket, presenting it with both hands: "I obtained this from a member of the Dragon Tiger Alliance. He told me that this is one of the key clues to opening the ultimate gate of the secret realm. Although it is only a part, according to their description, these tokens are indispensable. If I lead the way, we should be able to find the approximate location."
Zhang Shi took the token and examined it carefully. He found that, apart from the color, it was exactly the same as the token obtained from killing the mountain demon. It seemed to be an important item for summoning a certain boss.
Zhang Shi quickly analyzed the veracity of the news. At the same time, he was also considering how to deal with Chen Beipan—even if the news was true, Chen Beipan's existence was still a hidden danger. After all, this man was treacherous and cunning, and sparing his life would inevitably lead to trouble in the future.
“Alright, I will consider the value of this information,” Zhang Shi said slowly, a hint of chill in his voice. “But before that, you need to undergo a test.”
Upon hearing that there was hope, a glimmer of hope flashed in Chen Beipan's eyes: "What kind of test?"
“Take us to that stronghold. If the information is true and you can help us return safely, I might consider giving you a chance to live,” Zhang Shi said, his eyes revealing an unwavering determination.
Chen Beipan looked troubled, but when he thought that this might be his only chance of survival, he reluctantly nodded: "Okay, I'll take you there, but you must guarantee my safety."
Zhang Shi sneered: "Your safety depends on whether you cooperate and the value of this message."
Having said that, Zhang Shi activated the ring, initiating a master-servant contract with Chen Beipan. Chen Beipan was knowledgeable and knew the effects of this thing; signing the contract would be tantamount to handing over his life and fortune to another person. However, he had no other choice at the moment and could only silently accept it.
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