Lu Luo had helped Wang Zheng before. Though their paths diverged and their goals didn’t align, Wang Zheng acting so smugly towards him now was sothing Lu Luo couldn’t tolerate.
Just as the two were locked in a gaze, a tall and burly man interrupted the standoff between Lu Luo and Wang Zheng.
"When you’re out, it’s best not to whisper to each other. We’re carrying out the company’s mission, and no one can afford the consequences if the company’s secrets are leaked."
You’ve seen this man before. He’s the one who hurried downstairs at the 404 Biological Exhibition and even bumped into you and Qin Wanyu.
Lu Luo suddenly narrowed his eyes. The man before him had an average face, the kind known as an ’everyman’s face’—inconspicuous wherever he went.
Although incidents involving Exotic Species have been frequent inside the wall lately, the affair at the 404 Exhibition might indeed have sothing to do with Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals!
Many people wearing Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals work uniforms followed the man. They appeared to be a private task force from Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals.
"Yes, Captain." Chu Qi and Wang Zheng nodded at the man. They stopped engaging with Lu Luo and moved towards the back of the team.
Lu Luo watched the team. They were burly, well-equipped, and numbered a full twenty—a force not to be trifled with.
Since the other party had a confidential mission, Lu Luo naturally wouldn’t continue to court trouble.
"Lu Luo, Chu Qi has helped us."
Gu Fangyi was still the sa, unwilling to give up on anyone he considered a friend.
This sotis sounded ridiculous, but it was also why Lu Luo had brought Gu Fangyi onto his side.
"We can’t do anything at the mont."
"I understand." Gu Fangyi didn’t insist. He wasn’t stupid, nor was he so impulsive hothead.
Compared to before, Gu Fangyi had matured considerably. He needed to be responsible for his brother-in-arms, Lu Luo.
"You know people from Blue Sky Pharmaceuticals?"
Qi Xinzhu, who hadn’t been able to get a word in, wanted to chat with Lu Luo and improve their rapport.
But having gone through the unpleasant episode just now, neither Lu Luo nor Gu Fangyi had any intention of engaging with her.
"No."
Lu Luo signaled Gu Fangyi and Qi Xinzhu to follow. The three of them arrived at the zipline area for descending the wall, where the Wall Guardians of the Wasteland were stationed.
Lu Luo had no doubt that if he jumped from the over 400-ter-high wall, he would die instantly.
Looking down at the trees that appeared even smaller than ants below, Lu Luo’s head buzzed.
Why are my legs trembling? Am I afraid of heights? That shouldn’t be!
Lu Luo rembered not having acrophobia in his previous life. Why would it develop now, especially when his power had increased so much?
The host organism’s natural response hormones have surged. Consciousness is naturally resisting. Simply put, you’re afraid. The reason for this fear isn’t necessarily the height; it could be the unknown, or sothing else!
"Ninety-two percent of people have acrophobia; it’s just a matter of degree. So don’t worry too much about having it; just get more familiar with high-altitude environnts.
"Also, acrophobia on the high wall is different from other places. Most humans fear the unknown, and what’s beyond the wall represents the unknown."
Qi Xinzhu shared so information about acrophobia with Lu Luo, but he still couldn’t overco his panic so quickly, which he found perplexing.
Glancing at Gu Fangyi, Lu Luo saw he was completely fine. Did that an out of the three of them, only he was afraid?
What am I afraid of? The area outside the wall?
As Lu Luo fought hard against his own tense body, Qi Xinzhu’s palm had already pressed against his back.
A comforting power slowly entered Lu Luo’s body, seeming to dispel fear.
Instantly, Lu Luo felt the high wall and the world beyond it were no longer as frightening as they had been monts before.
"Feeling better?"
Lu Luo’s expression imdiately turned awkward. Woman, you’re making this very difficult for !
He was about to say sothing when a prompt from the Observer interrupted him. This particular prompt left Lu Luo shocked for what felt like the umpteenth ti that day.
Detection of the counterpart’s Sequence particle fluctuations. Preliminary judgnt suggests three possible Sequences:
3% chance of Sequence B-92—Eliminate Fear.
9% chance of Sequence A-47—Dispel.
87% chance of Sequence S-05—Healer.
Healer! Lu Luo was inwardly shocked. Among all the Sequences I’ve encountered, apart from my own, Grade B is the highest I’ve seen. I haven’t even laid eyes on a Grade A Sequence, yet there’s an 87% chance Qi Xinzhu’s is S-05—Healer!
In other words, Qi Xinzhu might be at least one-third as powerful as I am!
This girl... she’s quite sothing...
Give information about the Healer.
Sequence S-05—Healer
Level: Unknown.
Effect 1 - Heal: Heals injuries and pain.
Effect 2 - Dispel: Dispels negative statuses.
Other Effects: Unknown.
Introduction: The Healer, one who dispels suffering and pain. The inner strength of such individuals can influence reality, healing all injuries and dispelling all suffering.
Damn! Impressive!
Lu Luo had been lost in thought for a mont. Qi Xinzhu was a bit puzzled. Was my ability ineffective?
"Lu Luo? Lu Luo? Are you alright?"
"Uh, I’m okay, much better now, thank you."
Lu Luo imdiately suppressed his emotions. However, during the ti spent queuing, his gaze toward Qi Xinzhu changed subtly.
Qi Xinzhu felt it, Gu Fangyi felt it too, only Lu Luo himself was oblivious.
Qi Xinzhu: Is Lu Luo looking at ?
Gu Fangyi: Is Lu Luo looking at her?
Lu Luo: She probably hasn’t noticed, right?
And so, each lost in their own thoughts, the three of them arrived at the zipline for descending the wall.
The Wall Guardian in charge here was a scar-faced veteran. He was smoking a cigarette, his smile revealing ssy, yellow teeth in an unsettling way.
As Lu Luo approached, the veteran smiled at him and fitted him with the recyclable zipline tool.
Looking at the zipline tool on his chest, Lu Luo suddenly had a wicked thought. What would happen if I, as a Fusioner, touched this thing and altered its state a bit?
Your agility is insufficient to support your current idea. You would be smashed into pulp.
So if my agility were good enough... Suppressing his mischievous thought, Lu Luo reached the edge of the high wall.
"So young, and you don’t carry the scent of the outside. Is this your first ti out?"
"Yeah."
"Hahaha, everyone’s got a first ti. Rember to unlock the buckle after you descend, or you’ll have to pay if you damage this thing. Also, good luck, kid."
The Wall Guardian veteran gave Lu Luo a push, sending him plumting down at a roughly 30-degree angle—an exhilarating experience.
The zipline whirred, and the gale skimd past Lu Luo’s cheeks.
ZZZZ!
Watching the sparks fly from the pulley and cable, Lu Luo couldn’t help but worry. What if this thing breaks right now?
His speed kept increasing. However, he wasn’t too scared since the power Qi Xinzhu had left in his body hadn’t faded.
But at this velocity, wouldn’t I really die if I crashed?
Just as Lu Luo was getting closer to the ground, the zipline tool suddenly unfolded several spiral claws.
These spiral claws acted like rotating brakes, beginning to slow Lu Luo’s descent.
What a unique structure!
Not until Lu Luo landed with a THUD on the soft grass below was he truly safe.
That’s it? It wasn’t even that hard!
Dark Energy particle density has significantly increased, estimated to be 3.25 tis that inside the wall.
Only 3.25 tis? Shouldn’t it be at least 4 tis?
Lu Luo took out the Rose 390 and the Wraith Blade from his pack and equipped his chanical Arm.
Then he began to coat the Wraith Blade with poison. Since this was an expedition outside the wall, he had to be fully ard.
His purpose for venturing beyond the wall this ti was quite straightforward, even singular: to hunt Exotic Species.
He was now First Tier, and his attribute energy deficit was huge. He needed to hunt a large number of Exotic Species to enhance his current strength.
Besides attributes, he also wanted Sequence Value. If he could stumble upon Dark Spirit Stones, that would be even better.
Soon after, Qi Xinzhu and Gu Fangyi also slid down the zipline.
"Hey, Lu Luo, I wanted to ask, what’s our primary objective for this expedition outside the wall? Gathering herbs?"
Please rest assured, Host. The herbal dicine knowledge collected in the library is ready, along with energy analysis and detection. The Observer will ensure you don’t miss any valuable herbs.
Although I don’t know anything about herbs, I have a system! Even though that’s what he thought, he definitely couldn’t say it aloud.
"Yes, our main goal this ti is to gather herbs and familiarize ourselves with the environnt outside the wall. The herb-gathering permit is only valid for ten days, so let’s hurry and not waste ti."
"Okay!"
Qi Xinzhu nodded and then took out her own weapon.
To Lu Luo’s surprise, Qi Xinzhu, who possessed the Healer Sequence, showed no inclination of acting like a support.
In front of Lu Luo and Gu Fangyi, she equipped two leg exoskeletons, then a golden chanical Arm and a gauntlet.
She wore a white breastplate made of an unknown tal and finally, drew a very futuristic-looking Shock Sword.
Lu Luo and Gu Fangyi gaped. Damn, this is just too outrageous!
The equipnt Qi Xinzhu is wearing appears to be custom-made and non-standard, with no serial numbers or insignias. It’s likely all her personal gear. If I’m not mistaken, any single piece of her equipnt is probably worth more than all your belongings combined!
Although the Observer’s comnt was objective, Lu Luo still felt it was mocking his poverty.
Qi Xinzhu glanced at the dumbfounded Lu Luo and Gu Fangyi and said naturally, "Since you’re here for herb gathering, you’ll surely need an escort. My combat skills are decent; I should be able to act as your temporary bodyguard."
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