Published: February 5, 2025
When the earth yellow pill caught up with the group, there was still a trace of blood on its whiskers.
Having lived through the apocalypse, Ye Zhongming knew how to set traps for others. Given the current common evolution level among humans, a single earth yellow pill lurking in the corner was more than enough.
When Chen Jun attempted to seize the Evolution Potion, he was ambushed by the earth yellow pill that had been lying in wait. It bit through his throat, while Chen Jun's son met the same fate at the hands of Liang Chuyin, who struck him down with a whip before the battle even began.
Although Liang Chuyin vomited for half the day after killing, taking that first step meant that this woman would truly grow into a warrior adapted to the apocalypse.
After confiscating three guns and a grenade, they left a bow for the ordinary people before departing.
As for the bodies of the two one-star evolvers, they became the earth yellow pill's meal.
Clearly, after devouring the most vital parts of the two evolvers, the earth yellow pill took a significant step forward on its evolutionary path, growing larger and having its magic crystal's color lighten considerably. It wouldn't be long before this large dog evolved again.
This incident allowed the team to witness the changes in the world once more, showcasing the extreme manifestations of human greed in the apocalypse.
There was something in everyone's eyes as they slowly adapted to this era of shattered beliefs.
By the time they reached Yingying Supermarket, night had fallen. For those accustomed to bright lights, the nights of the apocalypse were particularly difficult to endure.
Darkness typically represented danger, slaughter, and death.
The small supermarket was eerily quiet, no different from other places.
Yet Ye Zhongming noticed the anomaly.
The supermarket's door was blocked by various items from the inside, causing the rolling shutter to bulge slightly outward.
“Brother Ye, what should we do?” Little Tiger, who had just become a one-star evolver after taking the Evolution Potion that Ye Zhongming had improved, was bursting with energy and eager to fight.
To make someone believe in you, combining kindness and threat is undoubtedly the best means. Little Tiger greatly admired Ye Zhongming's strength; he had suffered humiliating defeats in their previous brief skirmishes. As a former member of the armed police, he felt a deep-rooted awe for the strong. Now, having received the Evolution Potion that turned him into an evolver, it was evident from his gaze that this once-simple-minded boy was now utterly devoted to Ye Zhongming.
Whoever treats him well, he would return the favor; Little Tiger's world was not complicated.
Ye Zhongming stared at the small supermarket for a moment and said softly, “We must complete the exchange tonight.”
“What if they ask for too much?” Liang Chuyin was worried that those people might be difficult to negotiate with, especially after witnessing human greed; she had lost confidence in interactions with her kind.
“Then we will force the exchange,” Ye Zhongming replied elegantly, but everyone knew what that meant.
Even though everyone understood Ye Zhongming's implication, no one felt it was wrong. Even Park Soo-young, with her somewhat saintly disposition, maintained a calm demeanor. Clearly, their experiences in the apocalypse over the past few days had greatly shifted their mentality.
In the apocalypse, there was only strength and weakness, not right or wrong.
The words Ye Zhongming had told them would occasionally be recalled, constantly reminding them of the cruelty of this world.
“You all wait here; I’ll go take a look inside.”
“No way!”
Ye Zhongming's proposal was unanimously rejected as everyone deemed it too dangerous.
“Don't worry, it will be fine,” Ye Zhongming analyzed. “Since they want the Evolution Potion, it means they aren't evolvers yet; at least most of them aren't. This way, they won't pose a threat to me. Plus, I can handle things better alone, moving back and forth as needed. If there’s real danger, I will retreat immediately.”