Lin Xi followed them to an intelligence exchange point, where two low-level zombie crystal cores could be exchanged for information about a zombie hideout.
It was a very small storefront. The man inside, who was in his thirties, was scrolling through videos. When they walked past, he didn't even look up.
With a loud slap, the man jumped in fright!
"Brother Long! Welcome, welcome!" Upon recognizing the person in front of him, he quickly put down his phone and approached with a fawning expression.
The clear sound just now from the counter was from two low-level zombie crystal cores.
Brother Long's expression was not good, and he ignored his attempt to curry favor. "Old Li, that's not fair of you!"
Old Li's brow twitched. "What's wrong?"
"Do you remember what you said about the hideout last time?" Brother Long rested one arm on the counter, looking at him coldly.
Old Li's eyes darted around in their sockets. "There are two mid-level zombies inside. It's a bit dangerous. I don't recommend you challenge them!"
"You're talking nonsense!" Brother Long slammed his hand on the counter, and Old Li shuddered again.
"Did you say that day that you didn't recommend us to take on the challenge?" Brother Long said through gritted teeth.
Old Li didn't dare to say a word, looking at him with a guilty expression.
"Also, are you sure they're two mid-level zombies? Old Li, you're something else! You've even learned to murder for money, huh?"
"Hey hey hey! Brother Long, what are you saying? You can't just throw accusations around like that. I'm just running an honest and law-abiding business."
"Then tell me yourself, why did you exaggerate the number of mid-level zombies?"
The man's eyes, like scorching flames, made him feel hot all over. Old Li, upon hearing his words, also turned pale. "You, what did you say? You're exaggerating the number of mid-level zombies?"
Old Li recalled what happened the day before yesterday.
Zhao Yunlong brought a group of people to him to trade information, but after all, the next day was New Year's Eve, and many people wanted to go out and try their luck to get some zombie crystal cores to exchange for supplies, hoping to have a better New Year.
There were many guests that day.
His mental energy was depleted, and wanting to conserve as much as possible, he only used his mental energy to perform a rough scan.
Who knew? Just a short lapse in concentration could lead to such a huge blunder, and today someone has come looking for them to settle the score.
His voice trembled slightly, "How many mid-level zombies did you encounter there?"
Brother Long counted on his fingers and held up one hand, "Six!"
Lin Xi shook her head. "Not just, there are nine."
Zhao Yunlong suddenly turned around, "You actually encountered three more?"
"There are three in the principal's office on the first floor."
Jiang Ling was also greatly shocked. Before meeting them, Xiao Xi had already faced three mid-level zombies alone.
Such a dangerous situation...
She couldn't help but look at Lin Xi with heartache.
Lin Xi felt her gaze and touched her nose. "You might not believe it, but I'm actually quite capable. Dealing with those three zombies was actually pretty easy."
Jiang Ling looked at the other two with a puzzled expression. Zhao Yunlong nodded, "That day, it was Xiao Xi who came over and helped me deal with those four mid-level zombies. Otherwise, I might not have made it out alive that day."
Jiang Ling was then filled with shock.
In fact, Lin Xi had already told them during their usual conversations that she had joined the Wind Eagle Gang in S City and had later been promoted to the Gold Badge.
But she didn't really understand any of this; she only knew that she had made progress, so she was genuinely happy for her.
However, she had no idea how strong the members of the Windhawk Legion, who possessed the Golden Badge, really were.
In my memory, Lin Xi was still that little sister who didn't know pain and only knew how to rush forward recklessly.
"That's great." At this moment, besides heartache, there was also a sense of relief in Jiang Ling's eyes.
Old Li was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. "Brother Long, I really didn't know! It was definitely not intentional!"
Zhao Yunlong squinted, his face full of disbelief.
In his desperation, he disregarded everything else, shouting, "I swear, if I did it on purpose, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!"
Zhao Yunlong reluctantly believed him and waved his hand, saying, "If any of us had been injured by a mid-level zombie yesterday because of this, I wouldn't have let this matter pass so easily today."
Then he gestured with his chin toward the two crystal cores on the counter, "Old Li, this time you'd better investigate this thoroughly."
Knowing that he hadn't done a good job, Old Li was naturally embarrassed to accept the money, so he pushed the low-level zombie crystal core back.
"Brother Long, how could I possibly accept your crystal cores? Here's what we'll do: if you ever want to fight zombies in the future, just come find me. You won't have to pay for the crystal cores! It's all free!" He spoke with great enthusiasm.
Zhao Yunlong already had one hand on the counter, so he didn't bother with any small talk and simply took the two crystal cores back.
He frowned and urged impatiently, "Hurry up!"
Old Li closed his eyes and began to sense.
"Found it!" He suddenly opened his eyes. "Brother Long, I definitely didn't trick you this time! To the east, about ten miles away, there are at most two mid-level zombies! There are at most ten low-level zombies and ordinary zombies!"
"It's the second floor of a restaurant called Xinyuelou."
After he finished speaking, he suddenly exclaimed, "Didn't Xiang girl come today? She brought Ning Ze and Hu Langyi with her. I thought you were going to come together."
Zhao Yunlong frowned but remained silent.
He Chao asked in surprise, "Isn't it unnecessary to do this?"
"What's wrong?" Lin Xi asked Jiang Ling in a low voice, as she didn't recognize either of the two names.
"That Hu Langyi has a grudge against Yunlong. Yunlong is the undisputed leader in this safe zone, but Hu Langyi's ability level is about the same as Yunlong's. He has always been eyeing this position covetously and has made several provocative remarks, but we have not taken them seriously."
Lin Xi frowned as well. Didn't Yan Xiangxiang like Brother Long? Was she walking with Brother Long's rival just to show everyone her attitude?
It seems I've arrived at the wrong time.
"Xiangxiang is the same, she's been stubborn all this time, she still can't see things clearly." Sister Ling sighed, "Now she has to make such a fuss, of all people, she had to be with Hu Langyi."
"Sister Ling, I've said before that I don't like Xiangxiang. Let her do whatever she wants and whoever she wants to be with. In short, she shouldn't try to tie me down with this method. I just don't like her."
Jiang Ling sighed, "Well, things have come to this point, there's nothing I can do. I just hope she can figure things out soon."
Lin Xi was completely confused. So, even now, Lin Xiangxiang is still in a one-sided love affair?
He Chao sighed, "I always felt there was something strange about her. She was the gentlest and most understanding one at the beginning, but now..."
"Alright, that's enough for now. Fighting the zombies is the priority."
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