Chapter 620: Chapter 620: Bowing
"You just said that based on analysis of historical mythology, you’ve come to this conclusion? Deciding so casually that the antidote is on Kunlun Mountain?"
The Base Commander was surprised by Zhang Gong’s statement but still somewhat skeptical.
Because Zhang Gong himself didn’t even know what the antidote was, was he just sending them there like that?
"The reason why humans, animals, and plants mutate is because the Earth was suddenly hit by a wave of energy that changed its magnetic field. The zombie virus also suddenly appeared on Earth. The virus is like the flu, but different in that its origin is not human, not marine life, nor animals, but the Earth’s magnetic field."
"I can only say so much. There are many unknowns in this world, and even in peaceful times, many supernatural phenomena occurred that ordinary people never encountered. Now, these supernatural phenomena have suddenly increased by tens of thousands of times, and ordinary people are also exposed to extraordinary things!"
"The conclusion that the antidote might be on Kunlun Mountain is a result deduced from various aspects. Your strength is powerful, and you are the most suitable people to go to Kunlun to find the antidote."
Zhang Gong adjusted his gold-framed glasses, speaking calmly throughout, his tone steady and a faint smile on his face.
Suitable and dignified, yet not overly calculating.
Every word was sincere and genuine.
"Your ability should be much stronger than ours, so why choose us? Besides, I’m not the only one with powerful abilities!"
The Base Commander squinted at the wooden box filled with energy-laden crystal cores.
These crystal cores could allow him to break through again in a very short time.
The higher the superpower, the more crystal cores needed to enhance it, and the higher the level of crystal cores required.
To be honest, these crystal cores were more than enough for the Base Commander and the Bai Family to rise several ranks together.
"I don’t trust others."
Zhang Gong’s gaze passed over the three in front of him, his slender fingers gently tidying up his well-fitted suit.
This summer was much hotter than last year, and it was already evening, yet the temperature was still frighteningly high.
Zhang Gong, however, wore a suit without a single crease, appearing graceful and approachable.
"Why do you trust us, then? Why don’t you go yourself?"
The Base Commander remained somewhat cautious.
Afraid of being schemed against.
The Kunlun Mountain range was a distance away from the safety base, and not to mention the dangers along the way, Kunlun Mountain was surely covered by various green plants.
The mutant animals and plants there were even more terrifying than groups of zombies.
"Because you are special and won’t covet those small benefits." Zhang Gong smiled, the gold-framed glasses reflecting a light as he looked directly at Bai Xiqin, "The future of the world needs you. Your existence determines the future of the world. Whether you believe it or not, that’s the fact."
The Base Commander furrowed his brows.
It was as if he hadn’t said anything.
He didn’t understand.
He knew their family was strong, and his daughter-in-law had spatial abilities, but what did these have to do with what Zhang Gong said?
"I must go. Keep the reward, and when you find the key to the zombie virus, I’ll come over. By then, you can name any reward you want, even if it’s to be the global commander of the Human Survivor Alliance."
Zhang Gong stood up from his chair, his slender fingers gently smoothing some creases in his clothes. Smiling, he said to Bai Xiqin.
"Let me thank you on behalf of humanity in advance."
After speaking, Zhang Gong gave a gentlemanly shallow bow.
It looked like he was bowing to the Base Commander, but from the angle, it seemed like he was bowing to Bai Xiqin, or perhaps to Leng Yebai.
"Even if we go, you haven’t provided any clues, how do we find it?" the Base Commander asked.
The lure of the Eighth Rank crystal core was too great. The other side hadn’t set a deadline, and the Base Commander’s initial caution turned to excitement.
Might as well take advantage.
Consider it a dowry for his son!
"I believe that if you go, you’ll discover the secret of the virus’s origins. This I don’t know; maybe it’s there, maybe it isn’t. It’s all up to you."
Zhang Gong slightly shook his head, with a worrisome look on his elegant face.
He had seen too many sights along the way.
The Earth, ravaged.
No land was truly untouched.
To completely restore the world to its former state, his efforts alone were far from enough.
He also understood there was no way to make High Rank Superpower Users willingly contribute as he did, for the sake of humanity.
Fortunately, his superpower wasn’t too bad, and offering High Rank crystal cores was compensation for these people.
High Rank Superpower Users aren’t obligated to protect ordinary people; everyone has their own reasons for survival, and everyone should live well for themselves.
Expecting them to selflessly give was impossible!
Zhang Gong believed this was impossible to fully achieve.
"You still haven’t said why you aren’t going yourself!" the Base Commander, gazing at Zhang Gong’s gold-framed glasses, asked softly, "Could it be you’re deliberately deceiving us?"
Zhang Gong’s expression unchanged, the gold-framed glasses reflected a strange golden glow under the light.
The golden metal seemed alive, extraordinarily alluring.
"I won’t deceive you. You can consider it a high-level task, and what’s in the wooden box is your deserved reward."
A profound look flashed in Zhang Gong’s eyes,
"The reason I’m not going is because I truly have important matters, and the destination is the South Sea."
Zhang Gong’s fingers subconsciously touched the earpiece of his gold-framed glasses, his voice as calm as ever.
But Bai Xiqin could hear a hint of heaviness in his voice.
"Even if we go, we might not find the antidote. If we don’t find it, we’re not returning the reward," the Base Commander calmly glanced at the wooden box.
As long as he remained thick-skinned, he could leave a large sum for his son and daughter-in-law in the future.
Blood earned, no loss.
"As long as you go, that’s fine. Even if you don’t find it, these crystal cores are yours."
Zhang Gong elegantly smiled.
The people in front of him were far better in character than the so-called human superpower geniuses he had observed, with talent and strength surpassing them.
Even if they didn’t go to Kunlun Mountain, he didn’t plan to take these crystal cores back, considering them as a gift to them.
The stronger the human superpower users, the more negotiation power humanity will have one day in the future.
Therefore, he was never stingy in gifting crystal cores.
Of course, so far, giving these crystal cores to the people in front of him was the most gratifying.
After Zhang Gong finished speaking, he headed towards the door and waved his fingers in farewell to the three.
"Goodbye. We will meet again soon."
His tall and straight figure quickly disappeared in the drawing room, and the door clicked shut.
He was gone.
Bai Xiqin stared at Zhang Gong’s departing back and squinted slightly.
This back... is so familiar.
The name too.
But she genuinely didn’t know this gold-framed glasses-wearing middle-aged man.
She had never seen such an elegant yet imposing middle-aged man.
Bai Xiqin blinked, being closest to the door, she opened the door Chief Zhang had closed and looked outside.
No one outside.
From Zhang Gong’s departure to her opening the door, less than five seconds had passed.
"A Wind Ability User?"
Bai Xiqin’s pupils contracted.
The speed of a Wind Ability User was fast, but not so fast to disappear without a trace in five seconds.
Indeed, he was worthy of being Chief Zhang!
"The situation in the sea is not optimistic, with gigantic creatures everywhere, and yet he dares to go there." The Base Commander sighed slightly, "It seems his ability indeed can be considered as legendary as a deity."
