Chapter 146 The Price of the Gift
Late at night, the back streets of Xijiang University gradually became deserted.
This was originally the most lively place in the university town, but after the apocalypse it became a gathering place for zombies.
After Xijiang University became a survivor base, the zombies here were gradually cleared out. Because it was safer because it was close to Xijiang University, it became a place where survivors often gathered.
But now it is dark and windy, and not many people will walk on the street.
Jiang Changyi was wearing a baseball cap and had dust on his face, looking like a down-and-out survivor.
He walked to a corner of the back street, where a homeless man who looked drunk was lying. His clothes were dirty, and the scars on his face made him look hideous and scary.
There were a few overturned bottles on the ground. Huang Yiying, the disfigured "homeless man," opened a can of beer and held it out to Jiang Changyi, as if silently asking, "Want a drink?"
Jiang Changyi took the beer, sat down next to him, and took a big sip.
Beer is not a very expensive thing in the apocalypse. When bottled water is available, other beverages will take priority over beer.
After all, no one wants to get drunk in the apocalypse, have everything stolen from them, or die at the hands of a monster for no apparent reason.
The two seemed to be silently drinking to drown their sorrows, but they were actually communicating through a spiritual connection.
This method of communication perfectly avoids the possibility of being overheard, and this place is not inside Xijiang University, there is no patrol, and it will not be discovered by people inside.
Huang Yiying: [There's a few important pieces of news. The first is that the Zerg are really coming. It won't be long before they launch their attack. The base has already begun preparing for battle.]
Jiang Changyi said nothing and motioned for him to continue.
Because he already knew about this matter. Not only did Bai Bai tell him before, but Zhi Mi also reminded him of this after returning to Xijiang City.
Huang Yiying: [Second, someone from a higher plane has arrived in this world tonight to help Wang Shuaihu with his training.]
This news is really a headache.
However, Zong Qiong remained calm as always: [Don't be nervous, this alien visitor's strength is definitely not too high.]
Through the spiritual connection, Zong Qiong analyzed: "The rules of the plane are still in effect. It is absolutely impossible for beings with too strong strength to pass through the loopholes in the plane's erosion."
"So, he is either a spiritual projection or just a subordinate."
"Also, I've always been confused about what the so-called 'God's Favored One' is."
"Whether we're scholars, holy sword users, or berserkers, we should actually be called inheritors. We gained our abilities by inheriting the legacy of powerful beings from other worlds, so our awakened professions have these names."
"From this perspective, what exactly does 'God's Favored' mean? Are they really just the lucky ones favored by the gods?"
Zong Qiong's voice was filled with a contemptuous smile.
"I don't believe in ghosts and gods. No matter how powerful the so-called gods are, they are essentially just extremely powerful humans. It's impossible, or I can say this with certainty - it's even more impossible for them to offer meaningless charity."
"The possibility that they are idiots is zero. Choosing the so-called God's Favored Ones in the lower planes must have some purpose, and it must be extremely beneficial to them. Otherwise, there would be no need to go to such lengths to create gods."
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch. The more beautiful and expensive a gift is, and the easier it is to obtain, the more terrible the price you’ll ultimately have to pay.”
“Maybe it’s not clear yet what the price will be, but we’ll see in the end.”
Jiang Changyi shared this spiritual connection, so Huang Yiying also heard Zong Qiong's analysis.
He really wanted to see Wang Shuaihu suffer the consequences of his own actions, so Zong Qiong's analysis was a result he was happy to see.
Huang Yiying: [I agree with your point of view. You are very calm and clear-headed. However, it is an indisputable fact that he is becoming increasingly powerful. We have no way to deal with him.]
Jiang Changyi agreed: "Yes, a childish paranoid with an RPG in his hand is really a headache."
Zong Qiong: [Isn't this kind of naive and gullible man just perfect for you to manipulate?]
Zong Qiong said this to Jiang Changyi alone.
Jiang Changyi: ...Why do you make me sound like some evil succubus who plays with people's hearts?
Although he had come into contact with Wang Shuaihu several times, and it was true that he could coax him into becoming a placenta with just a few words...but that was also very tiring, and Jiang Changyi didn't like dealing with such troubles.
Jiang Changyi: [Let's ignore Wang Shuaihu for now and talk about other intelligence.]
Huang Yiying: [The East German base has essentially taken complete control of Xijiang University. Although the four factions appear to be in harmony on the surface, they are actually engaged in constant struggle behind the scenes.]
This is the kind of thing Jiang Changyi hates the most. The Zerg are about to attack, and this group of people are still fighting for power.
Zong Qiong: [Do you know what those people fear the most? ]
Huang Yiying answered before Jiang Changyi: [The end of the world.]
Zong Qiong: [That's right, after order is destroyed, the people who fear the most are them.]
Without rules, they have no confidence in protecting their assets and their original positions.
[Additionally, the difficulty of returning to frugality from extravagance makes them feel even more panicked and anxious, which is why they want to regain power.]
Jiang Changyi: [Is it fair to say that you are encouraging me to assassinate those old men?]
Zong Qiong: [I have already transmitted the address of their shelter to you.]
Jiang Changyi: ...tech geeks are awesome.
Of course, these two conversations were exclusive to Zong Qiong and Jiang Changyi, and Huang Yiying didn't know about them.
As the team members become stronger and stronger and more intelligence is obtained, Jiang Changyi's plan, which is about to be completed, becomes clearer and clearer.
Jiang Changyi: [How's that team doing?]
Huang Yiying: [I've already met the survivor team you brought into the base. They're very united, and no one has chosen to leave the team since entering the base.]
[The leader, Lin Ye, is a decent person. He'd rather lead his own group out to scavenge for supplies than ask you for them. It's just that Xiao Jin's mother is expected to give birth in the next couple of days, so they're a bit anxious.]
[In this world today, it's very difficult to find a doctor, and healing awakeners are even rarer.]
Jiang Changyi: [Got it. I've notified a few people and will help contact the Healing Awakener to introduce them to them.]
Just then, a figure walked past the intersection next to them.
The two of them paused immediately, and their mental power surged over like a tide to scan.
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