Chapter 433: Chapter 14: Best Friends Forever (14)

To survive in the base, one must work. However, no one was willing to team up with him and Zhang Yuanyuan.

Everyone in the base knew that he and Zhang Yuanyuan once offended the leader.

With no other choice, they could only do construction work in the base, which was just hard labor.

Zhu Ke also wanted to kill zombies, but without a team, venturing out was suicide.

Those who could escape here did so cautiously, either by avoiding zombies or following crowds.

It was impossible to let him go out alone to kill zombies now.

But by not killing zombies, how could he obtain crystal chips?

Not all zombies carried crystal chips, everyone knew that.

Although they worked in the base, all they got in return were points to obtain food.

What to do? Was he destined to be stuck at this level without enhancing his strength? Zhu Ke was unwilling to accept this.

Zhu Ke turned his gaze to Zhang Yuanyuan.

Zhang Yuanyuan had things to eat recently and looked a bit healthier. She was already good-looking, and now, with improved complexion, she looked even more beautiful.

He knew that many strong men in the base were bachelors.

“Yuanyuan, you know our situation is bad. We can only rely on you now. Wouldn’t you like to live a better life, better than Li Shuning?”

Zhang Yuanyuan’s expression changed, but she said nothing.

Zhu Ke gritted his teeth, thought for a moment, and said, “Yuanyuan, you may not know, but my superpower is unique. I can devour others’ powers. We didn’t know the crystal chips’ function before, and now, to enhance powers, we can’t do without the chips. You know, I have five superpowers. If I can elevate them, who in this base would be my match?”

Zhang Yuanyuan looked at Zhu Ke, her face expressionless: “Zhu Ke, what do you want me to do?”

Zhu Ke was delighted: “Yuanyuan, weren’t we good before? I liked you, and loved you, but you turned your back on me when you failed, which saddened me. But later, it was just the two of us, and I’ve always been protecting you. Yuanyuan, now is our crucial moment.”

“I noticed many men in the base don’t have girlfriends. I thought you could find some potential men, get some resources from them. Once I enhance my powers, I’ll treat you well.”

Zhang Yuanyuan sneered inwardly. What kind of man had she thought was impressive before?

Now, he wanted her to serve other men, gain resources for him, and once he enhanced his powers, he would probably disdain her for having been with other men.

For such a man, of what use was he? Before, outside, as an ordinary person, she had no choice but to rely on him. But now, within the base, why stay with him?

Nevertheless, relying on a powerful man was better than working here alone.

Zhang Yuanyuan said gently, “Ke, you know how I feel about you. Alas, if it’s like that, won’t I be selling myself out?”

“Silly girl, don’t say that. We’re just using expedient measures, forced by circumstances. As long as our lives get better, what’s the harm?”

Saying that, Zhu Ke took the initiative to kiss Zhang Yuanyuan.

Both of them were skilled actors.

The night passed in silence. The next day, Zhang Yuanyuan tidied herself up slightly, then went to seek out the target Zhu Ke had selected.

The other party indeed accepted her presence, yet although they accepted Zhang Yuanyuan, they did not touch her, treated her gently, and fulfilled her requests.

Zhang Yuanyuan indeed obtained several crystal chips, but she did not give them to Zhu Ke.

She remembered clearly how Zhu Ke had intended for her to become those men’s plaything.

At Zhang Yuanyuan’s instigation, Zhu Ke was increasingly isolated. When he sought out Zhang Yuanyuan, he was beaten by the man now accompanying her.

Zhu Ke realized he had blundered again.

That slut Zhang Yuanyuan had probably betrayed him.

The base was thriving, and everyone’s abilities kept growing stronger.

However, the zombies’ strength was also increasing.

After several waves of zombie outbreaks, some people in the base had died.

When the zombie wave arrived, Zhu Ke worked apathetically, hiding instead of contributing, and was expelled from the base.

Zhu Ke ultimately died at the hands of zombies.

At the moment of death, Zhu Ke felt liberated.

With powers defying nature, he watched others grow stronger while he fell behind, a feeling beyond words.

Once leading a team, he had been glorious; dying like this wasn’t too bad.

He never considered what it felt like for others to live well, have powers, yet be devoured and killed by someone they trusted.

After Zhu Ke’s death, Zhang Yuanyuan was cast back to the ordinary people’s housing area.

It had all been just an act.

The strong man Zhang Yuanyuan sought had been following Li Shuning’s orders. Now the mission was complete, why keep such a repugnant woman?

After enjoying some time, Zhang Yuanyuan was reduced to her original state, becoming somewhat lunatic.

Seldom completing tasks, she didn’t have enough to eat.

Every time she saw Li Shuning’s boundless glory, she would cry and scream.

Zhang Yuanyuan starved to death.

Actually, Li Shuning hadn’t paid much attention to Zhang Yuanyuan in the later stages.

She was quite busy now; zombie waves broke out more frequently, and pressure was felt at the base.

If this continued, they might not withstand it.

The world was as it was; would it ultimately be swept away by zombies?

Due to the relentless zombie outbreaks, the base couldn’t venture out to search for resources.

The supplies from Li Yang’s space had been exhausted, and Li Shuning’s Qiankun Ring’s supplies were also utilized wisely, yet the shortage persisted.

With no choice, Li Shuning went to a task-specific small world, where she obtained some supplies and weapons to bring back to this world.

When the zombie wave hit, the base was fully prepared and blocked it once again.

This time, Li Shuning decided to use spiritual power, directly killing the Zombie King controlling the tide.

By killing the Zombie King, the base gained a huge advantage. Most of the attacking zombies were captured there, yielding a batch of crystal chips. Li Shuning’s strength broke through again, becoming the base’s top individual.

With the reduction of zombies, the world gradually stabilized, and resources became available once more.

Various human researches allowed for self-sufficiency.

The base frequently dispatched people to other locations to acquire materials.

When Li Shuning left that world, people had already devised a method and moved to other planets.

As she departed, Li Shuning took a crystal chip from the Zombie King.

Better-quality chips had better absorption effects.

Although it was just one, Li Shuning didn’t know if it would be useful, but considered it a keepsake.

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