Because their gathering place was right next to Diamond Street, Quentin and the others called it Diamond Ho.
The entire compound had only one entrance, which they had blocked with debris, leaving only enough space for a car to pass through, fenced off with a barrier.
As soon as Elijah's group reached the entrance of the compound, a woman ran out from inside, joyously shouting towards Quentin, "Quentin, you've finally returned safely!"
She rushed to Quentin's side, embracing him tightly, while her eyes subtly glanced at Fiona and the other won.
Seeing this, Fiona smirked, casting a glance at Elijah.
Understanding the situation, Elijah spoke up, "Quentin, this is..."
With so many people looking at him, Quentin blushed and gestured for the woman to let go, then said, "Boss, let introduce you. This is my... girlfriend, Ivy! Ivy, this is our boss, Elijah, and his... companions!"
"Boss?" Ivy looked puzzled. "Elijah? The one who took over the mall?"
"Yeah, but now he's our boss!" Quentin replied.
Later, Quentin briefly recounted what had happened that morning, including Elijah's help in killing the mutant zombies.
"No wonder I saw you guys run past the entrance of the compound but not co in!" Ivy suddenly realized, then thanked Elijah and his group.
"Alright, let's not stand at the entrance. Let's go inside and talk!" Quentin took Ivy's hand and led everyone into the compound.
Upon entering, Elijah's group saw many heads poking out of windows on several floors, greeting Quentin and his group while curiously looking at Elijah, especially the won beside him.
Indeed, Fiona and the others were incredibly beautiful and outstanding, impossible to ignore.
This was also why Ivy imdiately hugged Quentin—she was afraid these won were ones Quentin had picked up outside, asserting her own dominance.
After all, she had co to Quentin's side in a similar manner!
Saved by Quentin from her shop, relying on her awakened abilities and so charm, she beca Quentin's woman!
"Ivy is also an awakened?" On the way, they continued to discuss the terms of their agreent, and Ivy joined in after listening for a while.
Elijah was amazed at her excellent mory, as she could repeat verbatim what they had discussed.
"Yes, Ivy awakened a mory ability similar to photographic mory, one of only two awakened abilities here!"
"That's a very useful ability!" Elijah exclaid, while suddenly rembering a rumor from his previous life about a woman behind Quentin.
In his previous life, Quentin, as a third-tier awakened, was indeed powerful, but in managing their gathering place, he was no better than Elijah.
It was said that he relied entirely on a woman to handle things, and this woman was also an awakened, possessing an impeccable mory and outstanding intelligence and competence.
Now looking at Ivy, aside from being a bit inexperienced in dealing with people, she matched most of the other characteristics.
"What a pity this ability doesn't help much in combat!" Quentin sighed, and Ivy's expression dimd slightly.
"That's not necessarily true!" Elijah chuckled.
"Huh? Boss, do you have a way to enhance Ivy's combat abilities?" Quentin asked eagerly.
"Sort of."
"Boss... Boss, what thod?" Ivy couldn't resist and finally asked.
"After you two awakened, did you feel that various aspects of your physical abilities were enhanced?"
"Yes, I feel much stronger now than before, not weaker than n at all!" Ivy nodded.
"Actually, when people awaken their abilities, their physical abilities are all enhanced, far surpassing ordinary people. However, this enhancent is not an imdiate change but an accumulation over ti, reaching your full potential. Besides that, it can only be increased through targeted training.
Luckily, soone in our team has developed a set of specialized body training techniques specifically for awakened individuals, which can quickly stimulate your potential and strengthen your physique to its limits."
"Really?" Quentin and Ivy were both excited!
At this mont, Quentin began to understand why Elijah, despite his ability to control zombies, possessed such formidable physical prowess that was completely unmatched by him.
This included Elijah's won, each appearing exceptionally powerful. The reason was now clear.
"It's absolutely true. Everyone in our team practices this body forging technique, and its effectiveness has been proven. Once we finalize the agreent, you can co over and learn from us!" Elijah assured them.
"That's fantastic!" Ivy exclaid eagerly.
At that mont, they arrived at a lower-level building, led by Quentin into a residential unit that had been modestly refurbished.
"This is my room and office. It might not be as good as your island's environnt, but we'll make do!" Quentin warmly invited everyone to take a seat.
"In these tis, having a safe place to rest is already a great thing," Elijah comnted nonchalantly.
"Next, let's incorporate the agreed terms into the contract," Elijah said, stepping back from involvent as Fiona took charge.
anwhile, Ivy offered strategic advice on Quentin's side.
Within the broad frawork, they filled in many details, especially regarding security regulations within the compound.
After all, as survivors in a civilized society, none of them wanted to witness excessive brutality and violence.
Due to the allure of the body forging technique, Ivy had no objections to the idea of the two teams forming an alliance.
Instead, she sincerely considered the benefits her team would gain, contributing many constructive ideas that she and Fiona refined together.
Finally, they drafted a thick stack of agreents and handed them over to Elijah and Quentin.
Elijah quickly glanced through it, finding no objections, and promptly signed his approval. Quentin followed suit.
With the business concluded, the atmosphere lightened up.
Ivy imdiately engaged Fiona, Hannah, and a few other won in lively discussions about their shared interests, while Elijah and Quentin talked about matters concerning the compound.
"Quentin, do you find it convenient living in this compound?" Elijah inquired.
Quentin sighed. "Naturally, it's not convenient at all. No electricity, can't access the upper floors, no running water, and the toilets are unbearable. Plus, there's no gas, so cooking is difficult."
Elijah nodded sympathetically. "Have you thought about moving sowhere else?"
"I have thought about it, but with so many people, moving is a big issue. We might end up surrounded by zombies," Quentin shook his head. "Besides, everyone needs sufficient rooms for isolation when sleeping at night, and currently, I don't know a suitable place to relocate."
"I have a great place in mind—water, electricity, plenty of rooms. Quentin, would you be interested?" Elijah offered.
"Is there really such a good place? Then I'm definitely interested!" Quentin's spirits lifted at the prospect.
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