Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot
Chapter 1730 - 732: The Purpose of Storytelling_2

Chapter 1730: Chapter 732: The Purpose of Storytelling_2

Wang Tao encouraged them and then told them some details about the crystal cores.

"Oh?" After hearing Wang Tao’s explanation, Bai Hao suddenly said, "Could the person who released that crystal core science video online be you?"

What Wang Tao said was similar to the online video, but more detailed. This inevitably made Bai Hao think more.

"Yes, it’s me. My ability is limited, and I can only do these small tasks within my capacity."

Wang Tao nodded and admitted.

"...This is not a small matter, this is a big deal that can save countless compatriots!"

Bai Hao expressed his admiration, then, like a student, he asked Wang Tao many questions.

Actually, they had collected quite a few crystal cores, but due to caution, he didn’t dare to let anyone fuse them. They naturally saw Wang Tao’s message, but they wanted confirmation from various domestic research institutions. After all, it could be a matter of life and death, so being cautious is never wrong.

Now, having seen Wang Tao’s fighting abilities as an Ability User firsthand, and knowing that Wang Tao was someone very knowledgeable about crystal cores, it was a perfect opportunity to learn more.

Facing Bai Hao and their questions, Wang Tao answered everything he knew, right until the helicopter flew back to the Red Stone Base; Bai Hao and they still felt they hadn’t had enough.

"Thank you so much for today! Originally, you were the guest, and you shouldn’t have been busy, but you saved our lives and so many survivors and explained so much important information to us..."

"We’re all compatriots, don’t be so polite!" Wang Tao waved his hand with a smile, then as if he remembered something, he added, "Oh, right, I’d like to know some details about my friend Zhao Yuan..."

Before Wang Tao could speak, Bai Hao immediately said:

"No problem, soon someone will bring detailed information to you!"

In Bai Hao’s view, this was a minor thing, naturally without any problem. He could even have Zhao Yuan’s father-in-law come over so Wang Tao could ask him directly!

"Thank you very much then."

"It’s the least we could do!"

Bai Hao had saved so many survivors, and they were all doctors, so he had many things to handle, and Wang Tao didn’t linger here but went directly to his room.

At this moment, outside Wang Tao’s room, there were two armed soldiers on guard, one of whom was holding a document folder.

Seeing Wang Tao return, the soldier immediately handed the folder to him respectfully and stated that if Wang Tao needed anything, he could instruct him. This was obviously Bai Hao’s arrangement.

Wang Tao nodded, then went into the room and opened the folder, containing all the information about Zhao Yuan.

He just took a glance and was instantly amused with anger.

"Good, good, good! I originally thought that I might have misunderstood him, but it turns out it was really a ’misunderstanding,’ I thought too highly of him!"

"What does it say?"

Jiang Shixue was curious. Because the height difference between her and Wang Tao was too large, she couldn’t see the contents of the document even if she stood on tiptoes.

So Wang Tao sat on the sofa and placed the document in front of the two of them.

The file recorded everything Zhao Yuan had experienced from the apocalypse’s arrival to now. As a core member of the base, this naturally had to be documented, and anyone with problems couldn’t join the military.

Of course, the authenticity of this material might not be 100% accurate, because the events Zhao Yuan narrated in the early stages of the apocalypse were unseen by others and were all told by him. It was only when he interacted with the troops that these narratives were truthfully recorded.

And the content that amused Wang Tao was naturally the part narrated by Zhao Yuan himself.

Zhao Yuan said that after the apocalypse began, he and Ding Yuqin were trapped at home, only relying on each other, preparing to face the challenges together. But with insufficient food at home, he had to risk his life to scavenge for food outside. As a result, Ding Yuqin not only didn’t help or encourage him but mocked him, saying the food he collected wasn’t enough. Because he loved her deeply, he didn’t take it too seriously and silently endured it. Once, he returned home early and found Ding Yuqin cheating with another man. Furious, he fought with that man but lost. Ding Yuqin even helped the man scold him, so he left dispirited. Two days later, Ding Yuqin suddenly contacted him, saying there were zombies at home, asking him to save her. He struggled for a while and was about to go over when he saw a video of Ding Yuqin being bitten to death by zombies...

These were all Zhao Yuan’s claims, completely nonsense.

And the reason he said these things seemed to be because of Ji Lian. The information indicated that when Zhao Yuan was rescued by the troops and met Ji Lian, Ji Lian sympathized with his plight, thinking he was a good man. Then he helped Ji Lian with some tasks, not minding her disability, and they got together. Due to Ji Lian’s father’s relationship, he quickly made a name for himself in the military...

No, wrong!

Wang Tao suddenly frowned.

The timeline doesn’t match.

According to the file, Zhao Yuan’s narration wasn’t after being rescued by the troops; he had already said this before being rescued. At that time, he hadn’t even met the troops or Ji Lian; could he have foreseen the future and planned so far ahead? Wang Tao thought this didn’t seem very likely.

So Wang Tao continued to read, moments later, he seemed to find the crux of the problem.

The file stated that before Zhao Yuan was rescued by the troops, he stayed with three police officers. It was these three officers who protected him, preventing his death. Zhao Yuan’s fabricated story was first told to them before the police took him to join the troops.

So obviously, Zhao Yuan’s fabrications weren’t initially meant for the military but were told to those three police officers. Being rescued by the troops and meeting Ji Lian was an unexpected event, which accidentally worked out in his favor!

And why Zhao Yuan made up this story for those few police officers is not clear from the file.

But there’s no rush, Wang Tao directly called the soldier outside and instructed him to bring the three police officers’ information over. Those officers were also in the Red Stone Base, so their information was definitely available.

Soon, several files appeared before Wang Tao.

Wang Tao examined them closely and finally understood why Zhao Yuan lied!

"I was wondering why he concocted such an absurd story, now it makes sense..."

These files indicate that when the three officers brought Zhao Yuan to safety, they were very close to Happy Community, even just across the street!

Through chatting before, they knew Zhao Yuan lived in Happy Community, so they asked him if there was anyone at home who needed help. If needed, Zhao Yuan could guide them over, and they would do their best to assist.

But Zhao Yuan said no, saying only his wife Ding Yuqin was at home, but the last time he video-called her, he saw her die in front of him... Zhao Yuan shared his fabricated tragic story. The three officers sympathized with him, then quietly led him away.

Calculating the time, it was the last day of his coma. Back then, the community was overrun with zombies, many people were bitten to death, and the entire community and streets were in chaos...

"So that means, after the apocalypse arrived, Ding Yuqin was trapped at home. Zhao Yuan, while outside, was lucky to be rescued by the three police officers, temporarily keeping him safe. When passing Happy Community, he completely had the chance to lead those officers to rescue Ding Yuqin. But the prerequisite was that he had to lead the three officers there. The community became quite chaotic, full of zombies. He might have been afraid to die, so he didn’t dare go and then fabricated such an absurd lie..."

Wang Tao felt his guess probably wasn’t too far off.

The initial reason Zhao Yuan created this story was simply fear of death; he was desperately rescued and didn’t want to take further risks to save Ding Yuqin.

Meeting the military and Ji Lian later might have been incidental. But these incidents were used perfectly by him, leading to his current position...