Zheng Lao’s heart tightened.
Logically, he shouldn’t have revealed what the item was.
But the young man before him had saved their lives.
And he clearly possessed extremely powerful strength.
In this situation, there was no need to be secretive.
It was better to be frank.
He pulled back Zhuang Qiang and Sun Meng, who wanted to stand in front of him, and said earnestly, “Inside is a Level 3 psionic core, from a Level 3 zombie bear.”
“I beg you not to take it; it’s very useful to our Life Science Research Institute.”
“With its help, we might be able to research a weapon to counter zombies.
This is a great deed that benefits the entire world…”
Chu Xuan asked curiously, “When did I say I was going to take it?”
Zheng Lao’s expression froze, “You don’t want it?
This is a Level 3 psionic core.”
Chu Xuan chuckled lightly, “In my eyes, it’s not much different from a glass marble on the ground.”
“Let me see.” He held out his hand.
Zheng Lao hesitated for a moment, but still handed over the box.
He had lived most of his life and seen countless people.
There was arrogance in the young man’s words, and he truly seemed to disdain this psionic core.
Chu Xuan opened the box.
He saw a crimson bead lying quietly at the bottom of the box.
At first glance, it didn’t seem much different from a glass marble.
But as he sensed it carefully, he immediately discovered that the bead contained a trace of energy within.
The essence of this energy was far inferior to Spiritual Qi.
Although the quantity was quite large, if one had to compare it,
It could barely be compared to the Spiritual Qi within a little spirit stone.
After just a few glances, Chu Xuan put the item back in the box and shook his head slightly.
The so-called Level 3 psionic core actually contained only as much energy as a little spirit stone.
He already had a rough idea of the Transcendent system on Azure Sea Star.
“You two, are you Level 1 Transcendent?
From the barracks?”
Chu Xuan’s gaze fell on the two men in black.
He could tell that their every move was well-coordinated.
Such coordination was unlikely to be trained among civilians; they must have come from the barracks.
The two exchanged glances and nodded.
Zhuang Qiang spoke seriously, “We are from the Linjiang Army of Linjiang Province, ordered to retrieve the zombie bear’s psionic core and ensure Professor Zheng’s safe evacuation.”
Chu Xuan nodded slightly.
Even if the zombie crisis erupted and the end of the world arrived,
As long as humanity hadn’t completely died out, there would still be nations and factions.
Clearly, the official power of the Yan Han Heavenly Dynasty still existed.
“Who will come to evacuate you?” Chu Xuan asked casually.
Sun Meng replied, “Black Fang Security Company, they will pick us up by helicopter.”
Chu Xuan nodded, “Why haven’t they arrived?”
Zhuang Qiang said helplessly, “Their helicopter hasn’t been used for a long time and needs repairs, so our previously agreed time was noon.
But we were besieged by a large number of zombies and had to send out a distress signal, asking them to come early.”
“Perhaps that’s why they were delayed.”
The two men exchanged glances and both sighed lightly.
After all, Black Fang Security Company was just a small local force; how could it compare to their disciplined and strictly obedient Linjiang Army?
However, their deaths didn’t matter.
But if the Level 3 psionic core couldn’t be brought back, it would be a huge loss to the entire Linjiang Province.
Chu Xuan smiled slightly, “You attracting so many zombies is very useful to me.”
“If you help me with a favor, I will help you leave safely.”
Zheng Lao and the two men were all startled.
Zheng Lao’s eyes widened, “Please tell us!
We will definitely help if we can!”
After speaking, he felt that he might have promised too much, and quickly added, “But we cannot do anything that violates regulations; that is the bottom line.”
Chu Xuan smiled, “You don’t need to do anything, just stand on the rooftop and continue to attract zombies.
That’s enough.”
“With the Immovable Rock Talisman, that door won’t be broken.”
Zheng Lao and the two men exchanged glances, somewhat suspicious.
Continue to attract zombies?
What did this young man want to do?
They racked their brains but couldn’t figure out what Chu Xuan intended to do, so they simply stopped thinking about it.
Zheng Lao nodded, “This is not difficult; we can do it.”
Chu Xuan nodded.
The next moment, he flew up on his sword.
A strong wind swept across the rooftop, making it impossible for the three to open their eyes.
When they could see clearly again, Chu Xuan had already appeared in the sky.
Zheng Lao and the other two were utterly shocked.
When Chu Xuan first appeared, they hadn’t seen him clearly.
Now they had personally witnessed Chu Xuan flying into the sky!
What was this?
Flying on a sword!
Wasn’t this something only found in Cultivator novels?
It actually appeared before their eyes!
Zhuang Qiang swallowed, “Flying through the air!
This is not something a human can do…”
Sun Meng said in horror, “Could it be a Cultivator?”
Zheng Lao’s heart surged.
He felt that his worldview, which had already been reshaped by the zombie crisis, had once again collapsed.
“This matter must be reported immediately upon our return…”
“A Cultivator…
Our Linjiang Province actually has a Cultivator!”
Zheng Lao’s aged fingers trembled uncontrollably.
On the other side.
Chu Xuan flew through the sky, observing suitable locations for setting up the Formation.
The Blood Transformation Array consisted of eighteen Formation Flags.
He needed to arrange these eighteen Formation Flags in eighteen different places.
He also needed to embed Spirit Stones within these eighteen Formation Flags.
Finally, he would activate the Formation using a Formation Plate.
Chu Xuan’s Formation mastery was only average.
But he was willing to put effort into this area, so he could skillfully set up the Blood Transformation Array.
Half an hour later, he had arranged all eighteen Formation Flags.
From a direct overhead view, the eighteen Formation Flags, centered on the unfinished building, formed an eighteen-sided polygon, encompassing most of the surrounding zombies.
The reason Chu Xuan had Zheng Lao and the two men stay on the rooftop was to continuously attract zombies, preventing them from wandering aimlessly.
After doing all this, Chu Xuan returned to the rooftop.
Zheng Lao and the two men were currently chewing protein energy bars with water.
Seeing Chu Xuan return, they quickly stood up.
“Come with me, one person at a time.”
Chu Xuan pulled Zheng Lao, ready to leave.
His flying Magical Artifact could only carry one extra person.
The two men subconsciously stepped forward, wanting to block in front of Zheng Lao.
After all, the order they received was to protect Zheng Lao’s absolute safety.
But Zheng Lao pressed their hands before they could, and also gave them a look.
Only then did the two remember something and quickly stopped their steps.
With Chu Xuan’s strength, killing the three of them would be effortless.
But Chu Xuan still fulfilled his promise and took them away.
At such a moment, they dared to express distrust towards Chu Xuan; wouldn’t that infuriate Chu Xuan?
“Young friend, I’ll go with you.” Zheng Lao said with a chuckle.
Chu Xuan smiled faintly.
With his wisdom, he naturally saw the implied meaning in Zheng Lao’s actions at a glance.
But he didn’t point it out.
These three had helped him attract so many zombies, and he was indeed in a good mood.
Keeping his promise and sending them away was naturally the right thing to do.
Soon, Chu Xuan successively led the three away from the unfinished building and placed them in a nearby open small square.
“Go contact your rescue yourselves; I still have important matters to attend to.”
Chu Xuan waved his hand, signaling them to leave.
“Thank you.” Zheng Lao bowed to him, and couldn’t help but ask, “May I ask your name?”
“Chu Xuan.”
“Thank you, Young Friend Chu Xuan.
I, Zheng Baoshan, will forever remember today’s life-saving grace.”
Zheng Lao bowed once more, and then departed under the escort of Zhuang Qiang and Sun Meng.