Ling Wei sighed slightly, knowing that Lu Ming was still unaware of some things.
He told Lu Ming about the previous attacks on the base and the multiple relocations, but obviously, because he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Lu Ming still didn't quite believe what Ling said.
"Does such a thing even exist? And what about the power you mentioned? I've never heard of it before."
"They weren't originally from this place; they're more like an outside force."
Zero didn't know how to explain the matter of the demon realm to Lu Ming, so he could only say that it was an invasion by foreign forces.
"Extraterrestrial forces...why would they do this? What benefit would they gain from attacking humans?"
Lu Ming asked.
"I don't know..."
Taking revenge on humanity, expanding his sphere of influence, unifying the six realms... even if Ling told Lu Ming these things, he probably wouldn't believe it.
Lu Ming glanced at Ling several times, then said in a deep voice:
"Is this all you came here to say?"
Zero paused for a moment, then shook his head and said:
"I am simply informing you of what I know. As for whether or not the bases should be merged and supported by each other, that is your decision."
Lu Ming chuckled softly and said slowly:
“I know you haven’t said everything, and I don’t know your reasons, but since you want to cooperate, why not just speak frankly?”
He figured it out?
Zero was surprised by Lu Ming's keen intuition, but he was also hesitant.
"Brother Zero, you are Black Tiger's friend, so you must be extraordinary as well."
The implication was that he already knew Black Tiger was different from them.
After a moment's hesitation, Ling finally decided to tell Lu Ming the truth...
...
"I see."
A knowing glint flashed in Lu Ming's eyes, and he expressed his understanding of Zero's previous hesitation and concealment.
"So, Brother Zero thought I wouldn't believe in such things... The Demon Realm... I've never heard of it, but it's not incomprehensible."
After witnessing Black Tiger's extraordinary abilities, Lu Ming gradually began to believe that anything in the world could exist and happen.
"So, Commander Lu Ming, what is your decision...?"
Lu Ming frowned and asked Zero:
"Brother Zero, I heard you say that your base was rebuilt later. I would like to ask, can you guarantee our safety after we go there? Or, can you guarantee that the safety level over there is higher than here?"
Zero shook his head:
"cannot."
"That……"
Lu Ming was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Zero to answer like that. Just as he was about to say something, Zero continued:
"Although I can't guarantee your safety all the way there, as long as I'm here, I won't let you get into any danger! Besides, I think once you see what it's like there, you won't regret the choice you made today."
"Oh? Brother Zero's words have piqued my curiosity."
"Since Brother Ling has extended such a warm invitation, please allow me to discuss this with everyone and then inform Brother Ling of his intentions."
"Alright."
He nodded in response at midnight.
"Then please rest here for a while, Brother Zero. We will inform you when we finish our discussion."
Lu Ming gestured "please" to Ling.
...
After Lu Ming left, Jiang Quan walked to Ling's side and slowly said:
"Brother Ling, do you think he'll agree?"
Zero shook his head and said:
"Won't."
"and you……"
Ling interrupted Jiang Quan and chuckled:
"The so-called seeking advice from others is just a pretext. If this happened to you, would you trust a stranger so easily?"
"But...didn't he consider that Black Tiger a brother, and he also considered you, and me, a brother, didn't he?"
Jiang Quan asked simply.
Zero shook his head, patted him on the shoulder, and said:
"You can know a person's face but not their heart. Do you think he truly considers Black Tiger a brother?"
"How so?"
Ling paused slightly, then pointed to Lu Ming, who was already on the other side seemingly discussing something with the others, and said:
"What is the most telling feature of a person? It is their eyes. Words can deceive, actions can deceive, but the eyes cannot."
Jiang Quan nodded in understanding.
Zero continued:
"Furthermore, I observed him when he was talking to Black Tiger. This man only cares about profit..."
"I suspect that his feelings for Black Tiger were just a form of exploitation."
"Used!? How could that be..."
Jiang Quan's eyes widened, clearly in disbelief.
Seeing that Black Tiger possessed abilities that others could not, and fearing that he could not control this person, he used other methods to keep him.
"If I'm not mistaken, he must have given Black Tiger some conditions, which can be seen from the fact that Black Tiger let everyone come out through the ventilation duct."
"Yes... those people seem to listen to Black Tiger a lot, or rather... they trust Black Tiger a lot!"
Jiang Quan was also very clear-headed.
"Well... Zero, should we tell Black Tiger that he was used? After all, he's one of us now, isn't he?"
Jiang Quan scratched his head and asked cautiously.
"There's no rush yet."
Zero shook his head.
"Things here aren't as simple as I thought, and the alliance between the two places isn't as easy as I imagined... That Commander Lu Ming is clearly not someone to be trifled with, but thinking about it, it makes sense. In this kind of apocalypse, any identity or status is extremely important. He wouldn't be willing to give up or sacrifice something he originally possessed..."
Jiang Quan nodded as if he understood.
Zero continued:
"I imagine that after this 'negotiation' ends, he will come to me with a long face, say some polite words, then express his refusal, then subtly propose some of his own conditions, and then hesitantly express his reluctance to leave his current base."
"You guessed it all?"
Jiang Quan looked at Ling with a surprised expression.
"How could someone like him, who prioritizes self-interest above all else, not resort to underhanded tactics and fight for his own gain?"
"Here it comes."
Ling nodded towards Lu Ming.
Jiang Quan subconsciously turned around and saw Lu Ming looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated. He immediately gave Ling a thumbs up and then got up and left.
"Commander Lu Ming."
Ling Chaolu nodded slightly.
"Um……"
Lu Ming sat on the ground directly opposite Zero, head down, lost in thought.
Although Zero already knew the truth, she still pretended to be unaware and asked curiously:
"What's wrong with Commander Lu?"
Lu Ming raised his head, glanced at Zero, then lowered his head again, letting out a sigh.
Zero scoffed inwardly, but showed no sign of it on his face, feigning concern as he asked:
"Commander Lu, is there something you're having trouble saying? Please speak freely."
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