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

"However, you'll have to first tell me where you went before you fell seriously ill..."

Wang Tao was still very curious about this place and wanted to have a look if he had the chance.

"It was at..."

Yao Guodong hurriedly named the location and described the place in detail.

Wang Tao felt that Yao Guodong probably had no need to lie to him, so he nodded.

"Then it fits with the case, I've seen someone before who went to a place similar to what you've described, and he kept failing to integrate with the Fusion Crystal Core, making it impossible for him to become an Ability User—"

"And then what!"

Yao Guodong impatiently interjected.

"Then he died."

"..."

The expression on Yao Guodong's face stiffened.

However, Wang Tao said with a smile:

"But his death had nothing to do with this matter; he died in battle during a zombie tide."

"Phew—"

Yao Guodong was startled by Wang Tao. He had thought this issue might cost him his life! However, Yao Guodong quickly realized what Wang Tao meant—that man died battling in a zombie tide! Ordinary people wouldn't have the standing to fight in a zombie tide, right?

And Wang Tao's next words confirmed his idea.

"Initially, that person kept failing the integration with the Fusion Crystal Core too, but later, he suddenly succeeded. The reason for his success seemed to be because the Crystal Core he fused with was quite special..."

"Can integrate with a special Crystal Core?!"

Yao Guodong's face was extremely excited. This meant there was hope for him too!

"However, coincidentally, I happen to have such a Crystal Core..."

"!"

Yao Guodong looked at Wang Tao in disbelief and then waved his hand.

"Mr. Wang, name your price!"

If Wang Tao was unwilling to take out the Crystal Core, he probably wouldn't have brought it up, but since Wang Tao mentioned it, it meant that Wang Tao was willing to sell!

"Actually, the Crystal Core isn't worth much; it's just an Ordinary Ability. I've always been straightforward in my dealings and never take advantage of others in their time of need, so I'll gift it to Mayor Yao. Mayor Yao, as the highest administrative officer of our base, has been working hard for Changhe Base for so long, and it's well deserved!"

Wang Tao said with a smile.

Yao Guodong couldn't quite believe it. Could this golden opportunity really be passing him by? He might not have much money himself, but he was the mayor, the face of the City Hall and the whole Changhe Base. If he could become an Ability User, the City Hall would definitely be willing to pay for it!

But seeing that Wang Tao didn't seem to be lying, Yao Guodong instantly understood. Wang Tao didn't want money, but he probably wanted a favor in return!

As for favors, Yao Guodong didn't mind—they were good for both sides, especially since it was Wang Tao, a Fourth Order Awakener. It would be beneficial for them to have mutual favors.

"However, I have this Crystal Core at my home, so how about I give it to Mayor Yao tomorrow? Oh right, before that person used this Crystal Core, there was a small step—he sat quietly in a room for a full day, completely emptying his mind... I'm not sure if it relates to some mystical factor, but I'd personally suggest that Mayor Yao also try it, just in case we overlook any possibility..."

Of course, Wang Tao was making this up, because Yao Guodong was only at day 29, still one day short. If he waited one more day, his cursed status should disappear. Then, he could proceed with the Crystal Core fusion.

"Okay!"

Yao Guodong immediately agreed. To be able to become an Ability User, he would be willing to empty his mind even for ten days, not just one!

After finalizing the matter with Yao Guodong, Yao Guodong excitedly shook Wang Tao's hand.

"Mr. Wang, I really don't know how to thank you..."

"Heh, Mayor Yao, don't get too excited. After all, we haven't succeeded yet. Don't get your hopes too high, or the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment... If it works, great; if not, you won't have lost anything..."

Wang Tao softly withdrew his hand.

"Mr. Wang is right, I can't get overly excited. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment…"

After all, Yao Guodong wasn't an ordinary person, and he quickly calmed down.

"The evening event will start soon, so I won't disturb Mr. Wang any longer. Shall we chat another time?"

"Sure!"

After exchanging contact information, Yao Guodong left. His seat was in the front row, and he had to speak on the stage later.

Once he left, Ding Yuqin and the others began speculating about Yao Guodong's situation in whispers.

Qu Shilin wanted to ask Wang Tao, as her sixth sense told her that the matter wasn't as simple as Wang Tao had mentioned. However, she restrained her curiosity, understanding that with so many people around, it wouldn't be easy for Wang Tao to discuss it openly.

Not long after Yao Guodong had left, more people began to arrive.

Those who arrived late were naturally heavyweights, like various committee members and leaders of major forces.

Wang Tao quietly observed them and raised his eyebrows.

The number of Fourth-order Awakeners was higher than he had anticipated!

Aside from some who displayed the aura of Awakeners, some hid their abilities. It's likely many people didn't even know they were Awakeners!

"Sneaky operators!"

Wang Tao felt like groaning, but then he looked at his own group. Except for him and Lan Yulian, the rest didn't have updated information. So, openly, their Starfire Society also only had two Fourth Order Awakened Ones, plus Xiang Hongbin, who couldn't hide his aura, and those four Black Snakes...

Forget it. It's all the same when it comes down to it.

"Consultant Wang!"

Cheng Yiyi also came over with her group, and they sat next to Wang Tao.

"Commander Cheng, aren't you sitting up front?"

Wang Tao was curious; Cheng Yiyi definitely had the standing to sit at the very front.

"I had the seats rearranged a bit, after all, you are not only a member of the Starfire Society but also a consultant for the Sixth Army Corps!" Cheng Yiyi whispered in Wang Tao's ear, "By the way, can you help us make a bit of a splash? It's going to be broadcast live!"

"...All right."

Wang Tao shrugged.

The evening event soon officially commenced.