Chapter 422: Chapter 261: Cyan Dragon Superpower (Part 2)

He asked again.

“It’s also a kind of mythical beast, a type of phoenix. I possess freezing abilities.”

A chill emanated from Chen Lingxue’s hand, instantly freezing the teacup she held into a block of ice:

“My strength is probably not much different from Xu Xiang’s. Now that it’s winter and snowing heavily,

if we fight outside, with the advantage of the terrain, I’m confident I can compete with him.”

The implication was that as long as Wang Hao was by her side, she could still protect him.

However, Wang Hao felt that Chen Lingxue might be overestimating herself a little.

From the perspective of superpower alone, Chen Lingxue was weaker than Xu Xiang.

Moreover, Chen Lingxue had to devote some time every day to dealing with matters of the refuge and even the gathering place.

While Xu Xiang was the Young City Lord.

There were many things he might not have to handle himself. His combat power was formidable; all he needed to do was become stronger and guard the settlement camp.

The resources they had were also different.

Although Chen Lingxue’s side had ample food, and the quality of ingredients even surpassed that of the settlement camp,

when it came to things related to cultivation, it was not as good.

Over there, Xu Xiang had people specifically researching, developing superpowers, and devising various scientific training plans for him.

In the beginning, the gap was quite large.

This was also why those wild superpower users were inferior to the ones at the settlement camp.

“Don’t worry, I have the ability to protect myself.”

A faint smile appeared on Wang Hao’s face.

He still didn’t intend to talk about cooperation with Chen Lingxue.

Firstly, because there was no movement from the Charming Man side yet.

Secondly, he felt that Chen Lingxue seemed unable to call the shots in this refuge.

Although the Ice Phoenix’s superpower was quite good, he wasn’t looking for singular combat power.

Besides, regarding the settlement camp, he originally intended to cooperate with them.

Now it might be a bit difficult due to his previous careless words.

“By the way, Wang Hao, do you have any news about Xiao Xiao?”

Chen Lingxue suddenly brought up Zhang Xiaoxiao, and her gaze towards Wang Hao became a bit strange.

Before the communication was cut off, she had been in contact with Zhang Xiaoxiao.

Zhang Xiaoxiao had told her about Wang Hao’s reckless and shameless behavior.

Chen Lingxue was both amused and frustrated at the time.

She could understand Wang Hao’s childish behavior.

It was probably just to get back at Zhang Xiaoxiao, and partly to show off.

A typical nouveau riche mindset.

“She’s dead!”

Wang Hao shrugged.

“What?”

Chen Lingxue’s expression changed slightly as she looked Wang Hao up and down:

“Did you kill her?”

“Not really. After all, we did date for a while. Although she helped Zhou Chenggong frame me, it wasn’t to the extent that I’d kill her. On the contrary, I even helped her when she was taken as a sex slave.”

Wang Hao then briefly mentioned some of the events that happened in the steel mill to Chen Lingxue.

“Ah, you have to admit Zhang Xiaoxiao was impressive. Even in such tight spots, she managed to live well.

If she had come here with you, she would surely have made a name for herself.”

Wang Hao leaned back on the sofa, feigning a sigh.

“Xiao Xiao’s abilities are indeed outstanding. But, according to what you said, how did she die then?”

Chen Lingxue asked Wang Hao seriously.

“I left her a gun when I left, thinking it would be for self-defense. I never expected her to attempt a coup, only to end up being taken down.”

Wang Hao spoke with some helplessness.

“Taken down?”

Chen Lingxue furrowed her brows, not quite understanding what “taken down” meant.

“It means a line of people, one after another.”

Wang Hao gestured with his hand as he explained.

Chen Lingxue:….

Her pretty face turned slightly red, and she gave a light scoff.

“Now that the world has ended, there are far too many situations like that outside.”

Wang Hao looked around and remarked, “Your place here is quite nice. The order outside in Yunxi Town is still pretty good; it’s like a paradise.”

The Chen Family had stockpiled a large amount of supplies before the apocalypse, so with enough food, many problems could naturally be avoided.

“There are also some dirty things.”

Chen Lingxue sighed, not lingering on the topic:

“Xiao Xiao was a smart girl, but unfortunately, her ambition was too big. But in this post-apocalyptic world, dying might actually be a form of release.”

“You don’t seem to be very upset, do you? Wasn’t she your best friend?”

Wang Hao looked at Chen Lingxue with curiosity.

While Chen Lingxue was a strong woman, she didn’t seem like someone who was cold-hearted.

Did the apocalypse change her emotionality?

“Xiao Xiao approached me just because I had money. She wanted to leverage me to escape her previous social class.

I had feelings for her, but not much.”

Chen Lingxue shrugged, speaking nonchalantly.

“What?”

Wang Hao was surprised: “If you knew that, then why…”

“Why was I still so close with her, right?”

A faint smile appeared on Chen Lingxue’s face:

“Isn’t it great? Even though she approached me with an agenda, she could provide me with emotional value!

Her emotional intelligence was quite high. Having her around, I didn’t feel lonely. Besides, her abilities were indeed excellent too.

Keeping her by my side as a helper, building a team with her, was also pretty good, and I needed to recruit people anyway.”

“This….”

Wang Hao was dumbfounded.

The mindset of the rich really was…

Wait!

This actually seemed pretty rational!

People, when they approach you or even try to please you, there has to be a reason, right?

Much like falling in love.

You need something to attract girls!

You’re either handsome or rich.

When people say they’re with you for your looks or your money, that’s just nonsense.

Otherwise, what are they interested in?

Your old age? Your refusal to bathe? Or your welfare checks?

“It’s kind of funny when you think about it! Many people think rich people are foolish, not realizing that they themselves are the fools. If the rich were really dumber than them, they should be the ones with the money.”

A bitter smile appeared on Wang Hao’s face as he remarked.

“It’s mutual exploitation, that’s all. Xiao Xiao accompanied me for so many years; it’s only fitting to provide her with some opportunities. After all, those things were enough to change her life and enable her social mobility.

But for me, it’s just a matter of a word.”

Chen Lingxue said calmly.

Wang Hao blinked, still processing things.

As a grassroots person, he hadn’t yet shifted his mindset.

“But you…”

Chen Lingxue looked at Wang Hao with a complicated expression:

“You had clearly used Xiao Xiao to connect with me, and our relationship wasn’t bad back then.

Why didn’t you seize the opportunity? If you had maintained and deepened our relationship, you would have lived very well, even if you couldn’t achieve social mobility.”

“Would you believe me if I said I hadn’t thought much about it?”

Wang Hao looked at Chen Lingxue and replied blandly.

Chen Lingxue: ???

Wang Hao’s face showed a bitter smile.

He really hadn’t thought that far ahead.

At the time, all he thought about was how the gap in status between him and Chen Lingxue was too big, and how it was impossible between them.

Who would think of clinging to powerful people or being a kept man?

He just wanted to fulfill a dream and then cut off contact.

This is a classic loser mentality!

Those with big dreams always think of ways to build connections, to squeeze into other people’s circles.

If he had been more ruthless back then and gotten Chen Lingxue pregnant, even if he couldn’t marry her, he could still demand a hefty hush money!

“Ha ha ha ha!”

Chen Lingxue suddenly started laughing.

She was laughing so happily.

Wang Hao blinked, speaking earnestly:

“I’m telling the truth, I really didn’t think that far!”

He thought Chen Lingxue was mocking him.

“I know you’re not lying.”

Chen Lingxue calmed down and looked at Wang Hao:

“It’s precisely your sincerity that I like about you.”

Wang Hao: ???

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