Matrix Survival: I Get A Random Chest Every Day-Chapter 904 - 641: Cowering in Hiding

"I finally understand what the fourth rule in the code means," Li Zheng said to Mirel. "Are you okay? Do you need me to set up the capsule house, so you can adjust while I go and come back?"

Mirel thought carefully upon hearing this: "I'll... I'll stay here, lest I slow you down."

In her current state, she had almost no combat power; forcing herself to follow Li Zheng would only be a burden.

"Alright, then wait for me here." Li Zheng set up the capsule house and instructed, "Don't open the door to anyone until I'm back."

"I'm not a child, I know how to handle things," Mirel opened the door, turning to him with genuine affection like a young wife worried about her husband going far away: "Be careful on the road."

"I will," Li Zheng lifted her cloak and kissed her hard, whispering in her ear, "Wait for my return."

"Hm, you... you'd better go now," Mirel breathed heavily from the kiss, her eyes dazed, "I can't hold on much longer."

"Bye."

Li Zheng quickly wrapped the cloak back around Mirel, waved his hand, and said goodbye.

She watched him fade into the distance, waiting until his shadow disappeared, entering the capsule house while struggling against the desires ignited by the environment, diligently honing her willpower.

Although no longer young, her willpower wasn't weak, but she had indulged too much recently, which led to some laxity.

Stimulated by the Sin Domain's environment today, she realized her willpower had fallen to this level and resolved to hone it back.

Otherwise, without Li Zheng leaving, it would take at least another three hours before she would let him go.

"Ugh..."

Mirel sat on the bedside, surrounded by Li Zheng's scent in the air, unintentionally rubbing her legs and emitting soft moans.

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"Those two lost their mind momentarily, and the Evil Thought seized the chance to invade, the infection transformation speed was much faster than in the Outer City — surely due to the environment," Li Zheng mused.

He looked at the nearby convergence point, following the path provided by Prelis' Eye, soon discovering the two infected entities among some buildings.

Simply losing their minds momentarily allowed Evil Qi to invade and directly transform them into infected entities. Such rapid speed explains why the Optimist Race couldn't purify Magic Crystals here.

Each member of the Optimist Race is a treasure, maintained by the Outer City. Any infection incidents would be a massive loss, slowing down the residents' absorption of Magic Crystal Energy.

The number of Optimist Race members compared to all Outer City residents is practically a drop in the ocean, with no comparison, even if the current numbers are multiplied tenfold, they couldn't meet the demand of the Outer City.

"Every rule is built on lessons from blood and tears, indicating similar things happened before, with severe losses," Li Zheng stealthily followed the two infected entities, trying to conceal his presence, avoiding rash actions.

Since infection, the Sin Domain's environment couldn't affect the infected entities, allowing them to move easily, comparable to Li Zheng's current state.

The roads were desolate, with silent architecture lining the sides, yet Li Zheng felt strong presences from within.

The spiritual power of these residents was exceedingly powerful, in terms of quality, Mirel was far behind them.

"No wonder Mirel couldn't walk far, but they established themselves here."

Apparently, these people absorbed significant Magic Crystal Energy, each possessing impressive strength.

"Perhaps Mirel broke through too early, better to let her absorb some Magic Crystal Energy first, further purify her Spiritual Power before condensing nodes, truly establishing a solid foundation."

Li Zheng followed while thinking.

Based on the Outer City residents' display, Li Zheng believed that once he publicly shared the method to condense Spiritual Power nodes, the entire Outer City would achieve a substantial enhancement.

But the Blue Star players had shallow foundations and couldn't compete easily, perhaps unable to hold the fourth block, pushed to remote streets.

"Still, disclosing node condensation methods would also significantly contribute to the Outer City, maybe the Blue Star's ranking wouldn't decrease but instead rise, firmly occupying the number one district's dominant position."

As for retaining that position later, that's not for Li Zheng to worry about; it depends on the Blue Star players' efforts.

He's akin to a wealthy first-generation, starting from scratch and leaving abundant wealth for successors; whether second-generation, third-generation heirs can maintain it depends on their performance.

"Huh?"

Li Zheng halted, the two infected entities seemed to have noticed him and quickened their pace, sneaking into the gaps of the buildings, disappearing instantly.

"What exactly are these two up to? Aren't infected entities supposed to have chaotic consciousness with only instincts?"

Spiritual Power spread out, transforming into an all-covering net, instantly enveloping a five-kilometer radius centered on Li Zheng.

Within this five-kilometer radius, every detail appeared vividly, even the distant tower's surface dents could be "seen" clearly.

Under the Spiritual Power's perspective, the two infected entities stealthily approached a wooden house, halted for a few seconds, then one knocked on the door.

Soon, the wooden house's door opened halfway, a cautious half-face peeked out from inside, veiled by a hood, making it unclear to discern the race.