Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot
Chapter 1727 - 731: Demonstrating Strength

Chapter 1727: Chapter 731: Demonstrating Strength

Zhao Yuan left, and before he did, he left behind a thick stack of "Resource Exchange Vouchers" for Wang Tao.

At the Red Stone Base, all supplies are managed and distributed by the military.

Survivors can earn Resource Exchange Vouchers through various jobs, which they can then use to exchange for daily necessities, food, clothes, and other living supplies.

So these food exchange vouchers are essentially the currency of the Red Stone Base.

Zhao Yuan appeared generous, giving enough vouchers to live well here for a long time, but this was merely the payment for buying off Wang Tao.

As long as Wang Tao doesn’t mention Ding Yuqin here, pretending Ding Yuqin doesn’t exist, he could continue as a son-in-law of a military bigwig at the Red Stone Base, living a life free from worries about food and clothing, with as many Resource Exchange Vouchers as he wants. Moreover, he promised more would come in the future.

Of course, these Resource Exchange Vouchers are of little use to Wang Tao.

Zhao Yuan asked Wang Tao not to mention Ding Yuqin here, and Wang Tao verbally agreed. Whether he would actually keep quiet, he wanted to investigate first to see what Zhao Yuan was hiding.

What if he indeed has some difficulties, and it’s not as heartless as it seems? Although this possibility is slim, it’s not impossible. After all, they have been neighbors for years, and Wang Tao is willing to give him a chance.

As for whether to tell Ding Yuqin... if Zhao Yuan is still thinking of rescuing Ding Yuqin, Wang Tao might have to consider whether to tell Ding Yuqin that he is still alive.

But if Zhao Yuan remains as he is now, then Wang Tao doesn’t need to think about it, he must tell Ding Yuqin!

After all, without comparison, there’s no harm. By comparing the always protective Wang Tao with the abandoning Zhao Yuan, the difference becomes apparent!

At this moment, Jiang Shixue came in from outside the door.

When Wang Tao and Zhao Yuan were discussing things, Jiang Shixue tactfully went outside.

She asked curiously:

"Brother, was that person Ding Yuqin’s husband?"

Previously, Wang Tao mentioned that he and Zhao Yuan were neighbors living across the door from each other, and she had been to Wang Tao’s house, and across the door was Ding Yuqin! Plus, a few days ago Ding Yuqin also mentioned that her husband had probably already died outside, and it seemed he also had the surname Zhao! So Jiang Shixue had reason to suspect that this Zhao Yuan was Ding Yuqin’s husband.

"Smart!"

Wang Tao said with a smile.

"So it really is him! What’s your plan with this relationship... whatever you decide, I’ll support you! If you need my help, just ask!"

Jiang Shixue suddenly looked at Wang Tao with a gossiping face.

Ding Yuqin is currently staying at Wang Tao’s house, and she’s not a three-year-old, she naturally knows what that implies. If Zhao Yuan were dead, then everything would be reasonable. But since Zhao Yuan is still alive, it’s interesting... in her head, she already imagined a battle between two men fighting over a woman.

"What are you imagining in that little head of yours!"

Seeing Jiang Shixue’s eyes darting around, Wang Tao knew she was imagining again. So he tapped Ding Yuqin’s little head and then recounted what Zhao Yuan previously told him to Jiang Shixue.

"Huh? He’s such a person! That’s terrible!"

Jiang Shixue, after listening, immediately had a face of indignation.

If Zhao Yuan had just found another wife in the apocalypse, she might understand, given the apocalyptic rule where strength is respected, powerful people might have more than one spouse...

But Zhao Yuan was different, abandoning his original partner to maintain his current status. That was very scummy, and such behavior, regardless of gender, cannot be forgiven.

Seeing Jiang Shixue puffing her cheeks and looking angry, Wang Tao smiled and pinched her little face.

"In today’s apocalypse, things like abandoning family are not unexpected, some people even harm each other for food. However... I feel he’s hiding something, so I can’t jump to conclusions yet. I will wait until I investigate further."

As for how to find out... Wang Tao planned to show some strength and then just ask directly.

"Little Xue, are you tired, do you want to take a break?"

Wang Tao suddenly asked.

"Not tired! I’m full of energy!"

Jiang Shixue patted her small chest.

"Alright, then let’s head out for a bit."

"Okay!"

Wang Tao took Jiang Shixue and the black cat to the command center.

As Bai Hao had instructed earlier, the guards naturally let them through without any issues this time.

"Huh? Mr. Wang, is there anything else?"

At this moment, Bai Hao was fully armed, looking like he was about to head out. He previously mentioned there would be a rescue mission in the afternoon, and it seemed he was going to lead the team personally.

"You have a rescue mission this afternoon, and I was bored staying in my room, so I came to help."

Wang Tao explained.

Bai Hao originally didn’t want Wang Tao to join this mission, not because he didn’t trust him, but because Wang Tao had traveled such a long distance and must be tired, needing rest. But now, he looked at Wang Tao, then at Jiang Shixue, both seemed to be in good spirits, not looking fatigued. Even the black cat on Wang Tao’s shoulder looked energetic...

So Bai Hao nodded slightly.

"Alright! Since you can’t sit still, come with us! But let me say, although we’ve made all the preparations we could, this mission still carries some risk..."

"Don’t worry, we’re fine."

"Good!"

Bai Hao didn’t linger any longer, immediately taking Wang Tao and the group downstairs to a parking area filled with vehicles.