Living in the Doomsday and Becoming an Immortal Alone
Chapter 55 - 43 Incident Escalation_2

Chapter 55: Chapter 43 Incident Escalation_2

Wang Jixuan’s eyes lit up.

Because he saw that Lingtong’s arms were equipped with a dozen types of miniaturized weapons.

Could this be humanity’s high-end combat force against Blade Beasts? How was it achieved? She clearly didn’t have any Qi inside her.

Zheng Shiduo tapped his forehead impatiently.

Zhou Zhengde asked, "Does Kong Nu have such great abilities?"

Lingtong said, "Due to historical reasons, the multi-level management system of the Thirteenth Institute is quite chaotic. Although he is just a point person, he has the authority to contact Spiritual Ability City."

"This matter... actually, I know about it. Before I came here, Professor Zhuang secretly told me."

Zheng Shiduo pondered for a moment:

"According to our internal investigation, over the past twenty years, Kong Nu has been exporting materials to other fortresses, forming cliques for personal gain, aligning with some big shots I can’t name."

"This is probably the confidence Kong Nu has to fight back against us today."

Zhou Zhengde asked, "What exactly are the materials?"

"It’s people, humans themselves."

Zheng Shiduo shrugged and simply said:

"Specifically, I can’t disclose due to confidentiality regulations... The Thirteenth Institute is divided into three or four command systems. Kong Nu and I are not in the same system; my side is directly commanded by Professor Zhuang."

"The cleverest part about Kong Nu is that he doesn’t send all the materials to Spiritual Ability City."

"He distributed the materials to the surrounding fortresses, establishing connections, and kept clearing the way upwards. The guy has sizable ambitions."

"I guess, the sudden influx of Spirit Ability Users in the fortress is the result of him borrowing from his partners."

Zhou Zhengde frowned and asked, "Can we confirm which fortress they come from?"

"Probably Fortress 82. The Senior Researcher there is Kong Nu’s close comrade-in-arms."

"Honestly, I really don’t understand why these researchers from the Thirteenth Institute have to play politics. A bunch of idiots who can’t even understand the principles of Spiritual Energy."

Zheng Shiduo smiled and sincerely suggested:

"We really can try to contact Professor Zhuang and resolve the Kong Nu issue together peacefully. Each Spirit Ability User is built upon human lives; it’s such a pity to kill them due to infighting when they could be sent to the frontline."

Wang Jixuan said softly, "Can’t we just arrest Kong Nu directly?"

"Some necessary procedures," Lingtong said, "We need to gather evidence, submit it to the command center, and get authorization from the command center before we can bypass the fortress and move against Kong Nu."

"He he he."

Zheng Shiduo gave Wang Jixuan a flirtatious glance:

"I’ve shared so much intelligence, so perhaps Group Leader Mu can also share some of your information? How did you get here?"

Several gazes landed on Wang Jixuan at the same time, and Zhou Zhengde stepped forward proactively.

...

"Universe? Rays? Irradiation? Mutation?"

Zheng Shiduo kept mumbling these terms, silent for half an hour.

He was seriously considering the possibility of such an event occurring.

Zhou Zhengde, who had just explained, made up the story that an aurora had struck Mu Liang, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.

When they rested on a steel structure platform, Zheng Shiduo slowly exhaled:

"So, you’re not a Spirit Ability User but a mutant, whose biological energy reaction is about that of a Level E Spirit Ability User—indeed quite low... How did you kill An Qian and severely injure Wen Heisen?"

Wang Jixuan looked at Zhou Zhengde.

The latter immediately said, "I provided him with various weapons and equipment. He actually entered the Black Fire Gang’s territory to collect evidence of Kong Nu’s crimes."

Zheng Shiduo asked again, "Is it possible that a Level D Spirit Ability User would not have weapons and equipment?"

"Surprise attacks," Zhou Zhengde laughed, "Of course, it’s impossible to resist head-on. Moreover, An Qian’s death stemmed from her severe violation of rules. Of course, we also had a bit of a rule violation over here, borrowing a large caliber sniper rifle."

"I just saw the photo of An Qian’s corpse, well, it’s too tragic... Back when she was young, when I was just a simple proponent of dual gender choice, I even thought about pursuing her."

Zheng Shiduo frowned as he looked at Zhou Zhengde, muttering softly:

"But, Mr. Zhou, are you this guy’s spokesperson?"

"We’re as close as brothers, the kind who would trust each other with our backs on the battlefield," Zhou Zhengde replied earnestly.

"Mu Liang is... shy, socially anxious, not good at communicating with others."

Not far away, the vigilant Lingtong turned her head to look into the darkness.

Wang Jixuan had been observing everyone’s movements and the surrounding environment, clearly catching Lingtong’s momentary struggle to suppress a laugh.

Well.

The mix-up with the date was indeed a bit embarrassing.

Zheng Shiduo chuckled, "It’s good that we’re on the battlefield. If we could trust each other with our backs in the shower, that would be... hee hee hee."

All of a sudden, Wang Jixuan’s ears twitched. He held a nut in his palm and flicked it with his finger.

Whoosh!

A sharp, tearing sound followed as a ’cockroach’ resting in a dark corner was sent flying; tiny arcs of electricity appeared on its body, which then started to emit a bit of white vapor.

Lingtong stated calmly, "We’ve been exposed."

"Damn it!"

Zheng Shiduo put away his joking demeanor and, using the flashlight on his head, shined light on the mechanical cockroach, cursing under his breath:

"That dumbass Kong Nu! What level of reinforcements has he called for? How did they even get their hands on this kind of bionic detector? It’s meant for exploring Blade Beast caves, and now it’s used to detect us?"

"Right... Group Leader Mu, how did you notice it?"

Zheng Shiduo looked towards Wang Jixuan.

Daoist Wang shrugged. "I just really hate cockroaches, so I hit it without thinking."

"Should we head back?"

The female officer asked quickly:

"Although the 49th Floor is garrisoned by the Clean-up troops, they’re only in certain areas. If the enemy wants to ambush our investigation team, there are plenty of other areas where they could strike later."

Zheng Shiduo suggested, "How about I go and stabilize Kong Nu? We might as well solve this using our own methods as Spiritual Ability Users."

"Split up into two groups."

Lingtong had already made combat arrangements:

"Captain Zheng and I will act together, continue to head down to the Fortress Lower City, and... conduct investigation and evidence collection."

"The rest of you enter the 32nd Floor of the fortress; Captain Zhou, contact military support that you trust to back you up, and the four of you protect Captain Zhou’s safety."

"Captain Zheng and Group Leader Mu, switch your supply boxes."

Wang Jixuan wanted to volunteer to lead the way, but before he could speak, Zhou Zhengde raised his hand and pressed down his arm.

The military only obeys orders.

"Yes, Major!" everyone responded in unison.

Zheng Shiduo walked over to the box that Wang Jixuan had been carrying all along, frowning and muttering to himself:

"Something’s wrong, you’re very off, Lingtong.

"The box I’ve been carrying isn’t even your core gear! My God, you don’t trust your old comrade-in-arms but trust a handsome guy you’ve just met!

"All handsome guys are jerks, don’t you understand... I really hate operating with you, I, a C-level high-level Spiritual Ability User, can only be your support mechanic, carrying your heavy loads..."

The Spiritual Ability User uncle bent down to pick up the box, and a pendant slid out from his collar.

Clang, clang clang.

Wang Jixuan’s pupils suddenly constricted.