Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot

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After obtaining the research materials on the "Ancestral Virus," Qu Shilin treasured them incredibly, wishing she could fly back to the research institute right away.

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But the lunch at Wang Tao's home was already prepared, and the dinner was to be the lavish New Year's Eve feast, so lunch was just something casual. However, this "casual" meal was relatively sumptuous, and Qu Shilin, tempted by the food, accepted Wang Tao's invitation and stayed for the meal.

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Qu Shilin had thought that it wouldn't hurt to leave after the meal, but then news came from City Hall that the snow had lessened and that the evening's event would proceed as planned.

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Wang Tao and his group went outside to check and found that the sudden snowstorm had dissipated as quickly as a thunderstorm, leaving behind only scattered snowflakes.

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Though a thick layer of snow had already accumulated, as long as it stopped snowing, it could be cleared away quickly.

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Qu Shilin was also one of the guests attending the evening party, and she naturally received the message from City Hall inviting her to participate in the event.

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"Then I won't go back after all. Otherwise, it'll be a hassle for you to take me there. Why don't we go to the party together?"

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Qu Shilin said to Wang Tao.

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"Sure, we can head over in the afternoon."

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Wang Tao nodded.

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"What about all the food we've prepared?"

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Ding Yuqin looked at the ingredients that were ready and felt a bit conflicted.

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Dinner would be provided at the evening party.

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"Let's save it for tomorrow. Or we can eat it as a late snack when we get back. It's no big problem."

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Wang Tao said with a smile.

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As Ability Users, leaving aside the difference in their strengths, all of them had enormous appetites; there was no possibility of food being wasted uneaten.

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"Alright then~"

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Ding Yuqin shrugged her shoulders.

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"By the way, I'll transfer the money to you."

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Wang Tao then looked toward Qu Shilin.

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He had promised to sponsor Qu Shilin with ten million but hadn't yet delivered.

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"Hehe... either way works for me!"

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Qu Shilin's eyes curved into crescent moons and then she added,

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"But I need to confirm one more thing: are you sponsoring me personally, or the whole research institute? There's a difference between the two..."

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Wang Tao immediately replied,

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"Of course, it's for you personally. I don't trust the others."

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Hearing this, Qu Shilin felt like she had found a kindred spirit.

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"Great! I definitely won't let you down!"

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Qu Shilin was full of fighting spirit.

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After transferring ten million Crystal Coins to Qu Shilin, the snow outside had almost stopped. Wang Tao then began to marshal everyone to clear the snow.

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After working half the day, they finally cleared all the snow around the villa.

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"Hope it doesn't snow this heavily again..."

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Wang Tao let out a sigh, just as he was about to head back inside when a convoy of dozens of vehicles approached, clearly heading for Wang Tao's villa.

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"Mr. Wang!"

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After the convoy stopped at the villa's entrance, Cui Sheng rushed over with bows and nods.

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"Secretary Cui. Congratulations on your Ascension!"

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Not having seen each other for a while, Cui Sheng had already reached Level Two.

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"This is all thanks to Mr. Wang's blessing! Without Mr. Wang, there wouldn't be a Cui Sheng today!"

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Cui Sheng was profoundly grateful.

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He was now officially in position, with status, wealth, and strength! And all this was thanks to Wang Tao, something he never forgot, nor dared to forget.

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After exchanging greetings and some small talk, Cui Sheng handed over several invitations, then asked very politely,

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"Mr. Wang, when would you be available to visit City Hall?"

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"Let's go right now."

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Since the other party had already come over with a convoy, and he didn't have anything else to do, Wang Tao took the invitations and nodded immediately.

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"Alright! I'll wait for you outside!"

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Wang Tao glanced at the invites, then raised an eyebrow.

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The invitations included not only himself, all members of the Starfire Society, and Qu Shilin, but also a few Blackjack Snakes and Lightning.

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Can snakes and dogs even understand an evening party?

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But since the invitations were written, Wang Tao decided to bring them along.

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Blacky and the other snakes, preferring the warmth by the fireplace, were reluctant to leave as it was too cold outside. They had to be pulled away by Zhen Guo and others.

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Secretary Cui, standing nearby, had a twitch in his eye. These were Level 4 organisms, didn't they have any dignity?

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As for Lightning, it was very excited, dashing around Wang Tao and urging him to hurry. It wasn't afraid of the cold and was quite energetic, eager to go out and play.

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Wang Tao and others gradually boarded the vehicles.

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After setting out, they saw many people and machines clearing the snow off the roads.

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"Thank goodness the blizzard was short-lived, or we couldn't live normally anymore..."

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Cui Sheng let out a sigh.

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Hearing his words, Qu Shilin silently shook her head.

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Although the snow had stopped now, according to her colleagues, it was likely to return, and it might be even heavier... so she wasn't very optimistic about the situation.

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The roads had been cleared of snow, increasing the speed of the vehicles significantly. It didn't take long for them to arrive at City Hall. The venue for the evening party was in a large auditorium next to City Hall.

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"The stage next door is still being adjusted. Let's go to City Hall and have some tea first, Mr. Wang. How does that sound?"

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"Sounds good."

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The parking lot at City Hall was already full of parked cars, with more convoys arriving. People were getting out of their cars continuously, the men in suits and the women in evening gowns, all looking like high society.

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In contrast, Wang Tao and his group were dressed in ordinary casual clothing, although clean, still not quite matching the high standard.

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"All these people... such show-offs!"

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Qu Shilin complained under her breath.

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She was dressed in a military coat, looking even more down-to-earth than Wang Tao and his group.

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It was the apocalypse, as long as the clothes were wearable and warm, that should be enough. To specifically wear these impractical gowns was nothing if not showy.

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