Chapter 185 The Original Female Lead Who Was Used as Cannon Fodder 35
Outside the porthole, the outline of the city still remained, but only ruins remained. On the cracked asphalt road, abandoned vehicles were piled up haphazardly. In the distance, the once lush forest had turned into a barren wasteland.
The helicopter swept across the barren fields, where purplish-black mutated vines crawled all over the cracked earth. The sound of the rotors startled the zombies wandering among them. They raised their heads and let out a chilling roar, giving chase, only to be mercilessly thrown off by the helicopter.
In the sky, a few zombie birds noticed the plane's presence and rushed towards it without hesitation. Before they could get close, they instantly turned into a cloud of black ash and drifted away with the wind.
The other zombie birds, however, seemed to be completely oblivious to the helicopter's presence, letting it fly by.
It appears that the helicopter has indeed undergone special modifications, giving it the ability to shield itself from most flying zombies.
Ruan Yunzhen decided that if she had the chance, she could get a few more of these helicopters so that she could go to various places to hunt zombies.
The journey was incredibly smooth, without any unexpected incidents. After four hours of driving, we successfully arrived at the Savior's Base.
The helicopter slowly landed on the base's dedicated helipad, the air currents stirred up by the metal rotors swirling around the ground, carrying sand and gravel.
In addition to the Hope Base helicopters, several other helicopters were parked on the tarmac, their mottled fuselages bearing different markings, indicating that they came from different bases.
The group got off the plane, but no one came to greet them, and there wasn't even a staff member in sight.
This reveals his arrogance and conceit.
Zhao Chenxiao was clearly used to it, and his expression didn't change at all.
"Let's go."
As he spoke, he led the group outside with practiced ease.
Only after leaving the helipad did we start to encounter people from the Savior Base.
Ruan Yunzhen did not conceal her face; her beautiful, unadorned face was particularly striking in the sunlight.
Those around them glanced over casually and froze in place as if frozen in time. It wasn't until the group walked past and disappeared around the corner that they snapped out of their daze.
They exchanged glances, their eyes gleaming with greed, and followed without warning, like a pack of hyenas that had caught the scent of blood.
Lin Wuque's eyes suddenly turned cold, and a thick black aura emanated from his body. Zhao Chenxiao quickly advised, "Brother Lin, don't make a move yet."
Although the antidote from the Savior Base is no longer as important with Lin Wuque's white bark, it still has great research value.
More importantly, he knew that Ruan Yunzhen had come here specifically for important matters, and he did not want Lin Wuque to ruin her plans impulsively.
Ruan Yunzhen also said, "Stop it, behave yourself."
"Master, I won't kill them, I just need to gouge out their eyes."
Lin Wuque licked his lips, the killing intent in his eyes still as intense as if it were real.
How dare it look at its master with such filthy and disgusting eyes! It deserves to die.
However, out of respect for his master, he spared their lives, but first gouged out their eyes to collect some interest.
Ruan Yunzhen pressed down on Lin Wuque's hand, "Bear with it for now. Once you get the stuff, I'll allow you to kill all of these people."
She also disliked the way these people looked at her, but she didn't want to alert them. If Zhou Shihhan discovered her arrival, she might have to hide.
"Yes, Master."
Lin Wuque barely suppressed the murderous intent surging in his chest, his gaze sweeping over the people following behind him inch by inch, marking them with death signs.
"Zhao Chenxiao, when you usually buy antidotes, do you get to see the base chief here?" Ruan Yunzhen asked Zhao Chenxiao.
Zhao Chenxiao shook his head. "There are people specifically in charge of the transactions; the base chief rarely shows up."
"However... if someone presents a gift, I should be able to get an audience."
Zhou Shihhan has too many bargaining chips, and many people want to curry favor with her, so she usually won't refuse them.
Zhao Chenxiao was also very disdainful of this, as the other party's behavior was really not that of a base leader.
"Then tell her that you hope the base will give her a gift."
Ruan Yunzhen made the decision immediately.
The people here exuded such a foul atmosphere that she found it repulsive and did not want to stay any longer.
Moreover, she didn't intend to spend too much time on any gradual strategy; she would just go straight to the point.
Zhao Chenxiao blushed with embarrassment and said, "We didn't bring any gifts this time."
During this zombie siege, he gave all the high-level crystal cores to Ruan Yunzhen and the other person. The crystal cores he used for the trade were all from his previous savings, but many of them had been consumed in the battle. There was also post-battle compensation, so there were only enough left for the trade, not many extras.
Ruan Yunzhen took out a sandalwood box from her spatial storage and handed it to Zhao Chenxiao.
"Just say it's a gift for her."
Zhao Chenxiao took the wooden box and opened it, revealing a pair of jade bracelets inside.
The bracelet is round and full, without any flaws. Its shape is like a full moon. The jade is clear and pure, with no impurities or stone patterns visible to the naked eye. It is like a solidified green spring, with a lively water shimmering in the light.
Zhao Chenxiao didn't understand jade, but the lustrous sheen of the jade bracelets was so striking that even he, an outsider, was taken aback.
Its creamy texture was so captivating that even those unfamiliar with the market would know it was a priceless treasure.
Zhao Chenxiao slammed the wooden box shut. "This gift is too extravagant, Miss Ruan, please keep it."
Giving these jade bracelets to Zhou Shih-han would be a complete disgrace to them; she is not worthy of wearing them.
Zhao Chenxiao's gaze unconsciously turned to Ruan Yunzhen.
The warm luster of these jade bracelets should complement such a beautiful woman with fair and delicate wrists.
Ruan Yunzhen smiled nonchalantly: "It's alright, just send it out, we'll get it back anyway."
Based on the original owner's memories, Ruan Yunzhen knew clearly how superficial, vain, and materialistic Zhou Shihhan was.
It's true that crystal cores are the most precious thing in the apocalypse, but for Zhou Shihhan, who has a cheat-like ability, they are not that precious.
On the contrary, these jade bracelets were treasures that ordinary people could hardly afford even before the apocalypse, with a single bracelet being worth hundreds of millions.
Its lustrous sheen and perfect appearance were enough to make a woman like Zhou Shih-han's heart flutter.
More importantly, the jade bracelet held extraordinary significance for her, and she would certainly not be willing to refuse it.
Zhao Chenxiao's eyes sharpened, then he nodded heavily: "I understand."
Regarding the gift-giving arrangements at various bases, the Savior Base already had a familiar process, and the relevant reviewers were very familiar with Zhou Shihhan's character. After seeing the jade bracelets, they approved the gifts almost without hesitation.
The person leading the way seemed a little hesitant. His gaze lingered on Ruan Yunzhen for a long time. After hesitating for a while, he finally said, "Base Chief Zhao, how about this? Let this young lady stay here, and you can come with me to see the base chief alone."
He didn't finish his sentence, but his eyes said it all.
Base Commander Zhou Shihhan couldn't stand women who were more beautiful than her. In the past, whenever a woman with outstanding looks came to see her, she would be humiliated and harassed at best, and at worst... He dared not think any further.
The young lady before us is so stunningly beautiful that the base commander will surely be displeased and will inevitably make things difficult for her.
He could never bear to see a woman more beautiful than himself in front of him; every time he did, he would be consumed by jealousy and resort to any means to torment and harass her. He simply couldn't bear to watch.
The thought of such a beautiful woman suffering at the hands of the base chief made him feel even more unbearable.
He mustered his courage and added, "The base commander hasn't been in a good mood lately, and if he sees a stranger, I'm afraid..."
Zhao Chenxiao shook his head: "It's alright, we can go together."
He already knew Ruan Yunzhen's plan, so naturally he couldn't agree.
"Well... okay."
He was just a nobody, and he couldn't afford to offend either the base commander or Zhao Chenxiao. Since Zhao Chenxiao insisted, he had no choice but to agree.
He secretly glanced at Ruan Yunzhen.
However, since this woman was brought by Zhao Chenxiao, the base commander probably wouldn't make things too difficult for her.
Zhou Shihhan lives in the very center of the Savior Base, in a five-story villa. The villa is very new, looking as if it was recently built, and is surrounded by greenery, which contrasts sharply with the dilapidated post-apocalyptic scene outside the base.
After ringing the doorbell, no one came to open the door immediately. Instead, after waiting for a while, a handsome young man finally arrived.
He was dressed in a crisp black butler's uniform, his chin slightly raised, his expression haughty.
However, when his gaze fell upon Ruan Yunzhen, his haughty expression froze instantly, and his eyes were filled with undisguised amazement.
Lin Wuque blocked Ruan Yunzhen's path and said in a sinister tone, "If you don't want your eyes, I'll gouge them out for you!"
The young man then snapped out of his daze, his face flushed, and stammered, "Please, please follow me..."
Although he felt a chill run down his spine at the murderous intent emanating from Lin Wuque, he wasn't particularly afraid. This confidence stemmed from the constant pressure from the Savior Chang Ya at each base, as well as from Zhou Shihan's arrogant attitude.
Approaching the villa, the young man forced himself to remain calm and said, "Wait here for a moment, I'll go and fetch the base commander."
He dared not look directly at Ruan Yunzhen, but stared at the marble pattern on the ground, and walked towards the spiral staircase with slightly disordered steps.
A short while later, the sound of high heels was heard, and a woman in a red dress appeared with graceful steps.
She wore glamorous makeup, her brows furrowed with obvious arrogance, her hair was specially permed and dyed into large brown waves, and her nails were manicured. Her entire image seemed out of place in this apocalyptic atmosphere.
Ruan Yunzhen took a special look at her wrist and saw that there was only a bracelet and no trace of a jade bangle.
It seems that after recognizing its master, it automatically disappeared.
Ruan Yunzhen took a step back without making a sound, letting Lin Wuque block her way.
"I heard you have a gift for me?"
Zhou Shihan's gaze fell directly on the wooden box in Zhao Chenxiao's hand.
Zhao Chenxiao took a deep breath and stepped forward. "This is a small token of our appreciation. We hope the base commander will accept it."
Zhou Shihhan strolled over leisurely, took the wooden box, and her eyes lit up the moment she opened it.
She couldn't wait to take out a jade bracelet and put it on her wrist. Under the light of the crystal chandelier, she repeatedly rotated her wrist, gazing at the flowing, lustrous luster of the jade bracelet with fascination.
Since obtaining the jade bracelet space, Zhou Shihhan has developed a particular fondness for jade products, especially jade bracelets.
Since that jade bracelet has space, others might too.
However, despite trying many other jade artifacts over the years, she has not yet obtained a second "golden touch".
However, these two jade bracelets are of even higher quality than the original one, and may also carry some kind of mystery.
Thinking of this, Zhou Shihhan couldn't sit still any longer and immediately issued an order to leave: "I have received the gifts, you should leave now."
Before he could finish speaking, he turned and left impatiently.
Ruan Yunzhen's eyes narrowed, and she decisively said, "Lin Wuque, seize her."
Upon hearing this, Lin Wuque's figure suddenly transformed into a blur, his five fingers gripping Zhou Shihan's neck like iron clamps, holding her firmly.
"What are you doing?!"
Before Zhou Shihan's shrill scream had even faded, Lin Wuque had already twisted her arms behind her back with his other hand, and pressed his knee heavily against her lower back. The black mist dispersed, instantly imprisoning her tightly within it.
The young man who looked like a butler was startled, his face turned pale, and he staggered back several steps, awkwardly hiding behind the leather sofa.
"Who are you? Release Shi Han immediately!"
At that moment, a loud shout rang out from the second floor.
Ruan Yunzhen looked up and saw a lithe figure leaping down from the air, accompanied by a sharp gust of wind, heading straight for Lin Wuque.
A cold smile involuntarily curled at the corner of her lips.
She knew that face all too well.
Song Linran attended the same university as the original owner of this body and was also one of the original owner's suitors.
In the original story, he was also the original owner's official partner, but now he appears at Zhou Shihhan's villa, and his gesture of protecting her is so practiced that he must be a regular here.
However, this is not surprising, as the plot has already deviated from its original course since Zhou Shih-han stole the jade bracelet.
Fragments of the original owner's memories flashed through Ruan Yunzhen's mind.
This man once stood beside Zhou Shihhan, coldly watching the original owner being humiliated in public. During the distribution of supplies, he personally deducted the original owner's survival share. After she was pushed into the pile of zombies, he ruthlessly protected Zhou Shihhan and left without even turning his head back...
"What a small world!"
Ruan Yunzhen said softly, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
"Zhao Chenxiao, stop him."
Zhao Chenxiao flashed forward, his burly body blocking Song Linran's path.
The moment their fists collided, the shockwave shattered the surrounding decorations.
As soon as they exchanged blows, Zhao Chenxiao's expression suddenly darkened.
According to intelligence, Song Linran is at the peak of level seven, but the strength of his superpowers that he is currently displaying is clearly at level eight.
However, he must have just been upgraded recently, and there is still a considerable gap between him and Lin Wuque, but he is on par with Zhao Chenxiao.
Zhao Chenxiao calmed himself down, and his supernatural abilities surged forth like a tidal wave.
"Zhao Chenxiao!" Song Linran's forehead veins bulged, his attacks becoming increasingly frantic. "Are you crazy? Make them release Shi Han immediately!"
He caught a glimpse of Zhou Shihhan being pinned to the ground by Lin Wuque out of the corner of his eye, and his voice trembled: "Do you really want the base to stop wanting the poison?!"
Zhou Shihhan also snapped out of her sudden control, but then fell into even deeper fear.
She trembled all over, her face drained of color, and her pupils constricted with intense fear.
"You...you are Lin Wuque?"
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