WMSR – QT Chapter 127

 

WMSR – QT Chapter 127

By

siofra

Chapter 127: The Senior of the Apocalypse

Because Xiao Yi ultimately took Ling Mengchen's feelings into account, coupled with the fact that Lin Jiawen never invited him inside the villa, Xiao Yi had not chosen the residence for today's conversation. Instead, he selected the base's sole restaurant. As the only dining establishment in the survivor safe zone, it was situated in the area with the highest foot traffic and the most bustling activity. When a human silhouette suddenly flew out from a second-story window, a multitude of base residents looked on in curiosity, whispering and guessing: which blind fool had managed to offend a supernatural ability wielder?

However, as that figure coughed and hauled himself up from the ground, the crowd caught sight of his face, and absolute silence instantly fell over the crowd. This... isn't this Chief Xiao Yi, the strongest ability wielder in their entire base?

The very next second, everyone shifted their gazes in unison toward that window. For an ability wielder as formidable as Chief Xiao Yi, who on earth possessed the power to knock him flying out a window?

Then, they clearly made out the slender silhouette leaping down from the second-floor window. The man bore a glacial expression, wearing a signature black trench coat. People in the street recognized him immediately—wasn't this the powerful wielder who had just joined their base a few days ago?

In the apocalypse, the quantity and relative strength of ability wielders were matters of paramount importance to any survivor base. In this current world, traditional celebrities no longer existed; due to their exalted status and critical importance to the base's survival, the ability wielders were figures who shone even brighter than pre-apocalyptic superstars in the eyes of ordinary civilians. Aside from worrying about the zombies outside, the ordinary base residents paid closest attention to the news surrounding various ability wielders. If nothing else, remembering their faces was essential to avoid accidentally offending one. Thus, even though Lin Jiawen had only arrived at the base a few days ago, the residents had already grown familiar with his appearance.

A few days prior, when Xiao Yi was escorting Lin Jiawen to familiarize him with the base, pairs of eyes had continuously tracked them. People had even been quietly overjoyed, noting that not only had their base gained another top-tier wielder, but he also appeared to enjoy a close relationship with Chief Xiao Yi.

Yet, why were these two powerful wielders—who seemed on such good terms just days ago—suddenly brawling today?

"Cough, cough." Meanwhile, after pulling himself up from the dirt, Xiao Yi coughed lightly for a moment before clutching his chest to finally steady his breathing. Naturally, there were no severe internal injuries; although Lin Jiawen had struck with heavy force, the physical durability of a peak-tier wielder like Xiao Yi was terrifyingly high.

"You..." Xiao Yi raised his head, clearly intending to say something.

However, before Xiao Yi could get another word out, Lin Jiawen interrupted him with an icy detachment: "You had best never bring up today's matter in front of me again. The proposition you spoke of is something I will absolute never agree to!"

With that, Lin Jiawen turned on his heel and departed. As Xiao Yi watched Lin Jiawen's unyielding back retreat without the slightest room for compromise, the emotions deep within his eyes turned dark and indecipherable.

The departing Lin Jiawen took a long loop through the base, returning only after he felt he had barely suppressed his surging rage.

Upon returning home, Lin Jiawen uttered not a single word regarding what had transpired today, unwilling to let such filthy matters pollute Bai Yichen's mood. However, the question he had contemplated days ago resurfaced in his mind once more: was staying in this survivor safe zone truly the right choice?

On the other side, the returned Xiao Yi was likewise in an utterly foul mood. The moment he recalled the outcome of today's negotiation with Lin Jiawen, his emotions fluctuated violently.

He refused! He actually dared to refuse!

For a brief instant, a violent impulse erupted within Xiao Yi's heart to charge straight back over, pick a fight with Lin Jiawen, and forcefully snatch his beloved away.

Yet after that thought clashed wildly in his mind for a long while, Xiao Yi barely managed to force it down. He clearly remembered the single most critical rule he had established within the safe zone: ability wielders were strictly forbidden from engaging in unprovoked private combat or plundering another's possessions. Dependent followers were undeniably categorized under private possessions; if he took the lead in violating his own mandate, the legal order he had painstakingly established across the base would collapse instantly into chaos.

Yet was he supposed to stand idly by, watching the person he had harbored in the deep recesses of his heart remain at another man's side without taking action, simply for the sake of base stability? No, there had to be a way. There was bound to be a way!

Just as Xiao Yi fell deep into contemplation, an extraordinarily gorgeous and beautiful woman pushed open the door, holding a dining tray as she stepped inside.

Xiao Yi seemed to abruptly recall something vital. Raising his head sharply, he locked his gaze onto the woman who had just walked in. Ah, yes—how could he have forgotten that he still had her?

Hadn't he insisted on keeping her by his side precisely for a day like this?

Qi Yuanyuan, who had simply come to drop off his meal, was caught completely off guard by Xiao Yi's intense stare, feeling momentarily flustered. Yet very quickly, beneath that profound gaze, a faint blush crept onto her cheeks.

Just as her heart began to flutter like a nervous deer, she heard his low, magnetic voice resonate: "Qi Yuanyuan, you have been by my side for five years now."

Qi Yuanyuan had no idea why Xiao Yi was suddenly raising this topic, but the present setting, coupled with his unusual demeanor, led her into a complete misunderstanding. Excitement fluttered inside her chest: What is happening? Could it be that Xiao Yi finally can't hold back anymore? Thinking of how they've spent five full years together, is he finally about to confess his feelings to her?

Qi Yuanyuan forced herself to stay composed, suppressing her rapidly pounding heart as she gave a soft nod: "Mhm."

"Very well. Tomorrow, I need you to help me deliver something to a certain place."

Eh? This sudden, completely unexpected shift in the conversation caused Qi Yuanyuan to look up in astonishment. Nevertheless, since it was a task requested by Xiao Yi, she naturally had zero reason to refuse, nodding without a second thought.

Gazing at Qi Yuanyuan's docile and obedient posture, a flicker of satisfaction touched Xiao Yi's heart. Five years. I have supported you for five whole years—it is finally time for you to serve your purpose.

Author's Note:Seeing how lenient everyone is toward me, my feelings are so complex—those who have tracked this story all the way here are truly true love~~♡～

Chapter 65: The Senior of the Apocalypse

Xiao Yi had only instructed Qi Yuanyuan to accompany him to a certain location, but as to where exactly that was, he offered no explicit details, leaving Qi Yuanyuan entirely in the dark.

Early the next morning, Xiao Yi headed straight to the base's administrative center. Although the safe zone had settled into a steady operational groove, expanding scales meant administrative duties remained heavy. Today marked the mandatory monthly plenary assembly for the base—an executive meeting Xiao Yi could not afford to skip. Thus, despite harboring anxious thoughts about his scheme, he was forced to conduct the meeting first, resolving to execute his plan of bringing Qi Yuanyuan to meet Ling Mengchen the very moment the assembly concluded.

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