Ning Chuxia was somewhat moved. Huang Zhao had indeed helped her immensely after the apocalypse, and had almost never made any demands on her.
Huang Zhao waved his hand, saying somewhat nonchalantly:
"It's rare to meet an old friend in a foreign land. Let's work hard to improve our strength. Only when we have the strength to ensure our own safety can we talk about repaying the kindness."
Although level-four energy crystals are precious, for Huang Zhao, keeping them in his possession is not particularly important except for increasing his inventory.
It would be better to use all of it to enhance the strength of those close to and trusted by you.
Moreover, Huang Zhao had no ulterior motives in helping Ning Chuxia, and it was indeed as he said.
In the aftermath of the apocalypse, the fact that familiar people are still alive is something to be happy about.
"Okay, I will definitely work hard to improve my strength!"
Ning Chuxia answered firmly.
Although Huang Zhao didn't make any demands, Ning Chuxia still perked up and made improving her strength her top priority.
Following Huang Zhao's guidance, Ning Chuxia absorbed the energy from the crystal that allowed her to break through its limitations, and then returned the crystal to him.
After Ning Chuxia absorbed the energy for her breakthrough, all five people in the shelter had already absorbed level four energy crystals.
As long as you accumulate enough energy to break through to level four, you can advance to level four.
Huang Zhao also had a stockpile of five level-four energy crystals, enough for them to absorb for a long time.
The three sat in the restaurant waiting for the chef to serve the food. Huang Zhao also shared the route to Guangzhou with the two women, checking for any omissions or errors.
After the meal, the two women returned to their room to talk about their personal matters, while Huang Zhao notified Brother Jie to come to the shelter via a terminal.
Before leaving, Huang Zhao wanted to review the development of Shuguang City and hand over the work to Brother Jie.
......
Transferring his consciousness to Chen Run's mind, Huang Zhao brought Brother Jie, who had come to the shelter, to the control center on the fourth basement level and stood in front of the control console.
"Ah Jie, I need to leave for a while, maybe three days, maybe a week."
"While I'm away, the development of Dawn City needs your oversight."
Huang Zhao's first words made Jie Ge look up in surprise.
"Where is the city lord headed? Is there anything we can do to help?"
"We're going to Guangzhou in southern Guangdong. It's inconvenient to have too many people, so it's just me and Captain Qin and a few others going."
You've been in Dawn City for a while now, and you've done a great job with everything I've given you. I'm confident you'll continue to do well even if I'm away for a while.
Sitting in the chair in front of the control panel, Huang Zhao looked at Brother Jie, who was visibly excited, and continued:
"This is the control center of the shelter. I will grant you Level 3 access, which will allow you to allocate resources in Dawn City and the shelter through the AI."
After speaking, Huang Zhao stepped aside to let Brother Jie step forward and bind his identity.
After Jie Ge was bound, Huang Zhao handed him the level 4 beast-type energy crystal and the level 4 poison-type energy crystal, which had already absorbed the breakthrough energy.
"This is a level four beast-type energy crystal. There are quite a few beast-type ability users in Dawn City."
The number of high-level energy collectives is limited; attribute-less crystalline energy should be allocated to members of fewer systems as much as possible.
"There is also a level four poison-type energy crystal, which is a reward for your work during this period of time."
The energy crystal of the same element as you has twice the absorption limit of other energy crystals. With this, your strength will increase several times faster.
As long as you work hard for me, I won't treat you unfairly.
Huang Zhao patted Jie on the shoulder and said to him.
Looking at Brother Jie in front of him, Huang Zhao thought to himself:
"Ah Jie, this is the end of the world. You only have one chance; it's up to you whether you can seize it."
With the authority to enter the shelter and the stimulation of a rapid increase in strength, and given that Huang Zhao might be away from Dawn City for an extended period of time.
If Brother Jie has other ideas, this period is the best opportunity; otherwise, it will be impossible to make a move once Huang Zhao returns.
Brother Jie is a smart man; Huang Zhao's actions were merely a simple test.
"Thank you, City Lord!"
Jie Ge solemnly accepted the energy crystal handed to him by Huang Zhao, feeling somewhat flattered.
Feeling the still-warm, level-four beast-type crystal in his hand, Brother Jie seemed lost in thought.
'It seems... King Kong didn't return with the city lord.'
He had a deep understanding of King Kong's strength during the few days he spent building Dawn City.
Not to mention that after King Kong broke through to level four today, his strength must have become even more terrifying.
So far, only Huang Zhao has been able to kill level four creatures.
Even against level three mutated beasts and zombies, no hunting team can currently guarantee a kill without taking any damage.
While feeling awe for Huang Zhao's strength, Brother Jie became even more determined to cling to Huang Zhao's coattails.
I'm glad he didn't make the wrong choice back then.
......
After finishing these tasks, Huang Zhao began discussing the future development of Dawn City with Brother Jie.
"By the way, how's the mission to capture the level one zombie that I told you about going?"
"Lord, we have captured 32 of them. 20 are of the meat type, and the rest are of the element type. They are all currently locked up in the South District warehouse."
"Very good. Tomorrow, you will move all these zombies to the laboratory safe house on the fourth basement floor of the shelter."
Simply arrange for male android servants to feed them energy crystals and blood. You can consult the AI for specific instructions.
"The level four poison energy crystal in your hand is from the one I captured on the campus of East China University of Political Science and Law and raised to a higher level after feeding it."
Zombies can be raised by feeding them energy crystals and mutated beast meat, leveling them up before killing them to obtain higher-level energy crystals.
"Yes, Lord City Lord."
The unexpected path opened up a new world for Brother Jie. He never thought that zombies could be kept in captivity like this. Could mutated beasts be kept in the same way?
Thinking to himself, Brother Jie asked Huang Zhao directly.
"Mutant beasts can also be kept in captivity, but they are more uncontrollable than zombies."
Moreover, the mutated beasts are enormous, and the amount of food they need is far greater than that of a single zombie, making the gains disproportionate to the costs.
Besides, you've probably already tasted the meat of the mutated beast, haven't you?
After Huang Zhao finished answering, he looked at Brother Jie with a half-smile.
"Hmm... the taste is indeed a bit hard to describe."
Brother Jie was speechless at Huang Zhao's perverse sense of humor, but he managed a forced smile.
Given Brother Jie's status in Dawn City, it wouldn't be difficult for him to get meat.
But out of curiosity, he also tried the braised pork of the mutated wild boar.
He almost embarrassed himself in front of many members of Dawn City, but as an example, he forced himself to finish his meal.
Seeing Jie's expression, Huang Zhao almost burst out laughing again.
He turned to look at the screen and said something that made Brother Jie somewhat expectant.
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