Published: February 7, 2025
"Thank you, Mo Se Qian Bai 588, and also thank you to my brothers!"
Ye Zhongming deeply detested the random teleportation brought about by the Key of the Secret Realm.
He left Earth from the Buhhe Desolation, but when he returned, he unexpectedly appeared in a wilderness… in a mutated life nest, where he almost got eaten by a group of Grade 3 mutated creatures.
Fortunately, the discomfort brought by the force of time and space crossing quickly disappeared. For him, who now possessed a real strength of Level 6, Grade 3 mutated creatures were indeed not a threat. In fact, these creatures even provided Ye Zhongming an opportunity to use the star-absorbing satan, helping him recover some of his injuries.
Not knowing where he was, Ye Zhongming could only search for survivors around him. Luckily, he discovered a rather rudimentary camp.
Zhao Gang was an evolver, one-star, and wasn't exactly a big shot in Ying City. However, in a situation where the average level was merely two-star, being able to secure a cushy job as a gatekeeper showed that he did possess some strength.
Usually, even the leaders of hunting teams in Peace Town treated him with respect, as Zhao Gang represented the boss of Peace Town; one must respect the person behind him. This also nurtured Zhao Gang's arrogant character.
Of course, being able to survive for more than half a year in the apocalypse and maintain a position as a guard squad leader indicated a certain level of discernment; he was adept at conversing with both people and monsters alike.
But today, Zhao Gang finally made a mistake. He couldn't see Ye Zhongming's evolution level and assumed he was just an ordinary person.
Although evolvers were everywhere now, there were still a vast number of ordinary people.
"How do you speak? Do you know the rules?"
A dark-faced man beside Zhao Gang was the first to scold him. Since even Zhao Gang couldn't see through Ye Zhongming, this dark-faced man, who wasn't even an evolver, naturally couldn’t.
In a scenario where someone wasn’t an evolver, it was common sense that a burly figure was more formidable. If such a person was also armed, there was nothing to fear. So seeing Ye Zhongming appear calm and indifferent, this dark-faced man wanted to teach him a lesson.
In essence, the apocalypse is a world where strong oppress the weak; if you lack the power to resist, you must learn to endure.
Actually, it’s not just the apocalypse; reality… is the same.
Ye Zhongming had no idea where he was. If this place was far from Ying City, rushing back to his base would lead to its destruction, which naturally wouldn’t sit well with him.
Furrowing his brows, Ye Zhongming reached into his bag and pulled out a Grade 3 Magic Crystal, tossing it to Zhao Gang.
“Tell me where this is. Also, give me some clean water and a motorcycle or car with a full tank. I’ll give you another one. If you can find me a map, you’ll receive a third one.”
This was a mistake on Ye Zhongming's part. Or rather, it was a lapse in judgment from someone with power.
When one’s strength reaches a somewhat transcendent level, the matters they think about and the problems they consider are often proportional to their strength, so it’s inevitable to overlook some not-so-important details. For instance, right now, Ye Zhongming just wanted to quickly get back to Cloud Summit but forgot that casually taking out a Grade 3 Magic Crystal and even promising two more would cause a stir in such a place.
Zhao Gang’s eyes twinkled, and he immediately broke into laughter.
“Oops, my bad! I didn’t realize you were a master. How about this: I need to prepare what you mentioned. You look like you’ve traveled a long way, so why not go to the Peace Hotel for a bite to eat? I’ll come find you when I’m ready. The Peace Hotel is the tallest building in town.”
Just because Zhao Gang didn’t recognize him earlier didn’t mean he wouldn’t now. Anyone who could casually pull out a Grade 3 Magic Crystal could not be treated as an ordinary person, so he quickly changed his attitude and respectfully ushered Ye Zhongming into Peace Town.