Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies-Chapter 1131: The Test for Jingwei

Chapter 1131: The Test for Jingwei

Zhu Zheng readily agreed, had someone summon Mu Yan, and instructed her to go to Shengjing, emphasizing that she must obey any and all of Zhang Yi's demands along the way.

Any and all demands.

When Zhu Zheng gave this order to Mu Yan, his tone was laden with meaning.

Mu Yan seemed to grasp the implication, her fists tightening subtly, but when she looked at Zhang Yi again, she subconsciously straightened a chest that wasn't particularly prominent.

Zhang Yi felt a bit speechless inside, but he couldn't be bothered to explain.

The main reason for bringing Mu Yan along was primarily because her shadow space could transport people.

This way, Zhang Yi could take his entire family with him on the trip to the Shengjing Region.

It also eliminated the risk of Tianhai City being attacked while he was away.

As for the people at the three major bases, Zhang Yi could only hope they'd have good luck; he couldn't possibly look after that many people anyway.

Basically, when neither he nor his family were around, it was highly unlikely Tianhai City would be attacked.

Deng Shentong was very happy to learn Zhang Yi had agreed to go to Shengjing. He cheerfully told Zhang Yi that once there, he could show him around properly and let him experience the scenery of the northern regions.

Zhang Yi was noncommittal about that. "More than sightseeing, I'm more interested in information about the other major regions. Can you help me get that?"

Deng Shentong scratched his head. "Basic information is easy to get, but I'm guessing what interests you most is the intel on the Epsilons in the major regions. That's classified information!"

Zhang Yi shook his head. "Just give me whatever you can get. Something is better than nothing."

He didn't want to waste time, so he discussed the departure date for Shengjing with Zhu Zheng and Deng Shentong.

Shengjing had set the time for three days later, so there was plenty of time.

Zhu Zheng said, "We'll depart from Blizzard City in three days. We'll arrange everything, you just need to show up."

Zhang Yi nodded. "Then it's settled!"

After that, he got in his car, taking Yang Xinxin, Hua Hua, and the newly acquired helper Mu Yan, and left Blizzard City.

Mu Yan sat in the back seat, feeling both nervous and pleasantly surprised.

Zhang Yi had proactively asked Zhu Zheng for her, which proved she had value to him.

This meant there was a possibility for her to leave Blizzard City and join Zhang Yi's team. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

The car drove away from Blizzard City. Neither Zhang Yi nor Yang Xinxin spoke. After putting some distance behind them, Zhang Yi suddenly stopped the car in a snowy plain.

He turned around and looked at Mu Yan, his gaze filled with intense scrutiny.

"What exactly did Zhu Zheng tell you?"

He asked calmly.

Mu Yan's hands, resting on her knees, immediately clenched. She straightened her back. "Commander Zhu only instructed me to obey any command you give! Other than that, nothing else."

Zhang Yi nodded. "I see."

He turned to look at Yang Xinxin. "Xinxin, do it."

Before Mu Yan could understand what Zhang Yi meant, she saw the Desire Angel appear behind Yang Xinxin, already drawing its bow. A red arrow was aimed directly at her.

Mu Yan had witnessed Yang Xinxin's ability before, so she clearly knew this arrow had no lethal power against humans, but it could turn a person into Yang Xinxin's slave, forced to obey her every command.

Mu Yan pressed her lips together. In her heart, she knew this was the only way to gain Zhang Yi's trust, and she had no right to resist anyway.

Therefore, she calmly accepted the arrow piercing her forehead.

Soon, she became Yang Xinxin's most loyal slave, gazing at Yang Xinxin with infatuation.

Without Zhang Yi needing to say anything, Yang Xinxin began interrogating Mu Yan.

"Speak. What were Zhu Zheng's orders for you regarding this operation?"

"To stay by Zhang Yi's side and completely obey all his commands."

"Is that all?"

"Yes."

Zhang Yi looked at Yang Xinxin and smiled. "Zhu Zheng isn't stupid. He knows the consequences of offending me."

Even without Yang Xinxin's ability, Zhang Yi would have injected Mu Yan with truth serum to verify her loyalty.

Yang Xinxin nodded and continued questioning. "Do you want to leave Blizzard City?"

Mu Yan nodded without hesitation. "Yes."

"Why?"

"Because if I stay, I will definitely become nourishment for Zhu Yu. My very existence was for that purpose. They told me it was my mission."

"But I don't want to die. I want to live."

Yang Xinxin asked, "So your purpose in getting close to Zhang Yi is for this?"

"Only Zhang Yi has the ability to protect me. So I want to stay by his side and gain his protection."

Yang Xinxin glanced at Zhang Yi, a sudden hint of mischief flashing in her eyes.

She revealed a small canine tooth, smiling mischievously. "How would you evaluate Zhang Yi?"

Even Zhang Yi couldn't help but be taken aback. Damn, that's a direct question!

He stared intently at Mu Yan, wanting to see how this woman would actually evaluate him.

This would reveal her attitude towards Zhang Yi and whether she had value for joining the team.

Mu Yan looked at Zhang Yi and said calmly, "Intelligent, overly cautious, powerful. In the apocalypse, he is a man worth relying on."

Zhang Yi felt a bit of smugness rising. If he didn't trust Yang Xinxin's ability, he might even think Mu Yan was deliberately flattering him.

However, the faint, almost imperceptible smile at the corner of his mouth still betrayed his inner satisfaction.

No one dislikes praise.

Yang Xinxin grinned mischievously. "Only that? No negative evaluation?"

Mu Yan continued, "My contact with him hasn't been long, so my understanding is limited. If I must say something, then being cold-blooded and ruthless towards outsiders, lacking the qualities one might expect from a powerful figure, could be considered flaws."

"But in the context of the apocalypse, I believe these traits are extremely rare and can't even be counted as flaws."

The corner of Zhang Yi's mouth lifted higher and higher. He nodded deeply in agreement, sighing with emotion, "I never realized she understood me so well!"

Yang Xinxin had originally wanted to tease Zhang Yi a bit, but she didn't expect Mu Yan to have such a glowing image of Zhang Yi in her eyes.

But then again, it wasn't surprising.

Zhang Yi was a powerhouse, the number one expert in the Jiangnan Region. Most people looking at him would automatically view him through the filter of a supreme expert.

If she spent some time with Zhang Yi, she'd discover his many flaws: he snores in his sleep, he's a sore loser who cheats when playing games with Fatty Xu, and he never tidies his bedroom, among other things.

Zhang Yi looked at Yang Xinxin. "I think this girl has great potential. We should consider letting her join the Shelter."

Yang Xinxin gave Zhang Yi a strange look. "Brother, what kind of potential are you talking about?"

Although Mu Yan's figure was somewhat lacking in curves, whether it was her fair skin, delicate facial features, the captivating silver hair from her mutation, or the mysterious aura from the black eyepatch she always wore, it was all enough to exert a strong appeal on most men.

Zhang Yi said calmly, "All aspects! Xinxin, don't overthink it. I'm a gentleman."

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