Chapter 22 Xu Liang.
From entering the room to committing the murder, Mo Xiu didn't even take three minutes.
After he finished doing all this, he quietly left and returned to his and Mo Qi's residence.
Little did she know that everything she had just done had been clearly seen by Mo Qi with his divine sense.
Although Mo Qi knew very well that no one who could live well in the apocalypse was a kind soul, he still hadn't expected Mo Xiu to be so decisive in killing, making his worries unfounded.
For some reason, when she thought about Mo Xiu's clean and efficient technique just now, Mo Qi not only didn't feel repulsed, but also felt even more appreciative of him.
The next day, news that Ren Zha had been murdered in the middle of the night spread throughout the entire base.
After all, this man was Xu Liang's confidant, practically his strategist. There were also some influential figures within the Shanhe base.
It's horrifying that such a person could have his throat slit so easily late at night.
However, no one suspected Mo Xiu of this matter.
After all, to everyone else, Mo Xiu was just an ability user who had just entered the Shanhe Base yesterday. He didn't know Ren Zha at all, so how could he possibly go and kill him in the middle of the night?
Therefore, many suspect it was done by someone who disliked Xu Liang, given the rather chaotic power distribution within the Shanhe Base. At the very least, it was someone with a personal grudge against Ren Zha.
So the next day, Mo Xiu and the others ate breakfast as easily as ever.
After eating and drinking his fill, Cheng Cheng was full of energy and wanted to go out for a stroll. It was his first time entering such a large base, and he was quite curious about everything in the Shanhe Base.
Seeing that Mo Xiu and Mo Qi didn't seem interested, they simply dragged Lu Pingwan along. The two of them wandered around for a long time, listening to a lot of gossip along the way, and as soon as they returned, they went to tell Mo Xiu and Mo Qi about it.
Mo Xiu listened to Cheng Cheng's rambling without showing any emotion, while Mo Qi ate the fruit that the other party had just prepared with little interest.
"It's just someone dying, is it really worth making such a fuss?"
Mo Qi found it strange. To him, death was simply death. People died every day in the cultivation world, including his own subordinates.
Some sects were at their peak one day, but were completely wiped out the next.
If Mo Xiu wanted to, what would it matter if all his enemies died?
Anyway, I'm a demonic cultivator, so I never care about these things.
The law of the jungle prevails, both in the cultivation world and in the apocalypse.
However, it must be said that Ren Zha's death weighed heavily on Xu Liang's mind.
This was someone close to him, someone who usually gave him a lot of good ideas. Besides, for the other party to be able to kill so easily on his own turf was simply too dangerous.
Therefore, Xu Liang sent people to investigate carefully, and the tense atmosphere in the base lasted for quite some time.
However, they still couldn't find out who the murderer was, or even find a single clue.
This outcome made Xu Liang more wary.
He felt he needed to consolidate his power, because in the apocalypse, might makes right. And what could give him more confidence than the support of more superhumans?
Thinking of this, Xu Liang remembered the few new superhumans who had joined the base that his subordinates had mentioned earlier.
Although there aren't many superhumans coming to the Shanhe Base, there are always a few coming one after another.
Especially lately, that wind and thunder dual-elemental ability user, and that plant-based ability user. These two are really hard to ignore.
It's just that we don't know the other party's situation. The plant-based ability is one thing, but since it's not a highly offensive ability, it's understandable that they didn't go out with the others to search for supplies.
With his unique plant-based superpower, he was able to grow some fruits and vegetables from seeds, which were all valuable in the apocalypse and allowed him to live a comfortable life.
But what about the other dual-elemental ability user?
He remembered that the person's name was Mo Xiu, and he had been at the base for several days without making any moves.
Aside from occasionally going out to exchange for necessities, he spends the rest of his time at home.
Even more bizarrely, Xu Liang also considered having others test his strength, and even asked Feng Wenkang whether he should go out with the team to find supplies.
The answer given by the person named Mo Xiu was that he was lazy!
This person actually said that he still had some supplies left from his previous savings, so he didn't want to go out to work yet.
What time of year is this? How can anyone be this lazy?
Xu Liang was speechless upon hearing this. Those around him who knew about it also felt that Mo Xiu was simply wasting a precious talent. If they had such dual-elemental abilities, they would be able to do whatever they wanted in the base.
Even so, Xu Liang still made the decision to recruit both of them into his team.
The potential of a dual-elemental ability user is enormous, and I can't just leave it to someone else.
Moreover, he heard that the other party and the plant-type ability user lived across the street, which was perfect, so he could visit both of them at once.
Thinking of this, Xu Liang immediately called Bian Tai, and together they went to Mo Xiu's residence.
When Mo Xiu heard the knocking at the door, she opened it and saw Xu Liang standing there, but she wasn't surprised.
This is just how this person acts, just like in his past life. He feels he has value, so he doesn't hesitate to put on this humble and courteous act. Then he uses all sorts of persuasive tactics to make you willingly work for him.
Listening to the person opposite her making empty promises to her, just like in her past life, Mo Xiu felt a little bored.
When I first heard it in my past life, I found it novel and thought it was a contribution to all mankind, which made me excited and thrilled.
Later, after seeing more of the world, I realized that no matter how many times the other person said it, it was always the same old tune.
The years they had worked together had given Mo Xiu a deep understanding of Xu Liang. He hadn't come to the base to work for him, nor did he want to accept Xu Liang's offer of a position or get involved in the power struggles.
He gave a perfunctory reply, thinking he'd better get rid of the person quickly.
"Mo Xiu, you really should consider joining us. Not only can you contribute to all of humanity, but you can also have a better life than you have now!"
Xu Liang, with an air of selflessness, patiently guided Mo Xiu.
Mo Xiu nodded upon hearing this, feeling somewhat impatient. However, she didn't expect that Mo Qi would wake up from his nap and come out of the room at this moment, which caught Xu Liang's attention.
Seeing Mo Qi not far away, Xu Liang was somewhat surprised. He had never heard of such a handsome and sharp-looking man by Mo Xiu's side before.
Such a conspicuous existence should not be ignored when it is reported to me.
Little did they know that this was actually Mo Qi's own habit; he would subconsciously conceal his aura and reduce his presence.
Xu Liang had seen countless people and immediately realized that this person was no ordinary person. Could this be the plant-based ability user?
Thinking of this, Xu Liang took the initiative to ask Mo Xiu, "May I ask who this gentleman is?"
Mo Xiu followed the man's gaze and noticed that it was Mo Qi who came out of the room. She immediately handed the man a coat to put on before smiling and saying, "This is my family member, Mo Qi."
"I see."
Xu Liang nodded, realizing that the plant-type ability user was named Cheng Cheng, so it seemed they were not the same person.
Xu Liang's gaze swept over the two men, trying to guess their relationship. Both of them shared the surname Mo; could they be brothers? But if they were brothers, they really didn't look alike at all.
Seeing that Xu Liang was still looking at Mo Qi, Mo Xiu felt a little uncomfortable. She took a few steps forward and blocked Xu Liang's view. She said, "I will seriously consider what you just said."
Although her words were somewhat ambiguous, Mo Xiu deliberately showed an expression that suggested she had been persuaded, which greatly boosted Xu Liang's confidence.
Mo Qi could instinctively sense that Mo Xiu didn't like this person, so was Mo Xiu deliberately being perfunctory?
Listening to them ramble on and on, Mo Qi roughly understood that this person was there to recruit Mo Xiu.
Moreover, this person's name is Xu Liang. Isn't that the second-in-command of the Shanhe Base that Cheng Cheng mentioned?
The second-in-command at the base must be very wealthy.
Thinking of this, Mo Qi raised an eyebrow. Although they still had some supplies left, without the previous team that had served them like slaves, they would no longer grow on their own.
Since Mo Xiu doesn't like this person, he can make him bleed a little, and Mo Xiu certainly won't be angry.
Seeing that Mo Xiu was being genuine and faking it, talking to the other party about the treatment and benefits after joining, the person standing behind Xu Liang kept glancing at the open door.
Mo Qi then realized that their target was not only Mo Xiu, but also Cheng Cheng.
Just then, Cheng Cheng returned from outside, and Mo Qi waved to him, inviting him inside.
"Brother, what do you want from me?"
Cheng Cheng had just run around outside and heard a lot of gossip. When he came back, he saw Mo Qi calling him and came over with a blank look on his face.
However, he had gotten used to being Mo Qi's underling during this time and assumed that his older brother had something to tell him.
He casually pulled two apples that had just ripened that day from his pocket and handed them over, saying ingratiatingly, "Big brother, try these! They're so crisp and sweet. Perfect, one for you and one for Brother Mo! Do you have enough food at home? Should I get some more?"
As for the two extra people in the room, Cheng Cheng pretended not to notice.
He doesn't know these two people, so why should he greet them?
What if he talks too much and the other person gets too familiar and asks him for an apple too? Although he does have two left, those are for Xiao Wan, and he still needs to eat one himself!
Xu Liang watched the interaction between Cheng Cheng and Mo Qi and was surprised that this plant-type ability user was so obedient to the two Mo family members.
Judging from this, if Mo Xiu is recruited, Cheng Cheng will most likely follow suit.
In that case, shouldn't he offer some more tangible benefits?
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