Chapter 1118: Chapter 452 I am Master Sido_2 Chapter 1118: Chapter 452 I am Master Sido_2 “It’s free,” they said, but there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Once they drank this medicine, they were obliged to obey the Church’s orders unconditionally.

This medicine was different from those available at the base, they consumed it daily without the blood bar indicating any poisoning or other negative effects. However, Wang Tao did not believe the Dusk Church was so benevolent, as medicine that could enhance physical conditions was rare … he felt there had to be a price to pay!

Yet, truth be told, this medicine did save their lives.

After the heavy snow, the temperature outside was too low, coupled with stronger Frozen Zombies appearing, they could no longer venture outside in search of food.

This medicine was not just soup, but a sticky substance, filling enough when eaten. It was this medicine that kept them alive until now.

Wang Tao signaled with his eyes, and Han Rui and the others took a share of this medicine and planned to have Qu Shilin examine it later to see if they could make any discoveries.

Watching their sustenance being taken away, the people subconsciously moved their mouths but dared not speak.

Nevertheless, Wang Tao had Xiang Hongbin distribute some pancakes and dried meat to them.

“For us?”

Their eyes widened instantly, and the saliva of the teenager seemed almost ready to flow.

When was the last time they had eaten proper food?

It seemed like it was before the Apocalypse!

“It’s for you, eat it. However, I suggest you ration it, as no one knows when this snow will stop.”

“Understood, understood!”

They quickly took the food, tore a small piece of pancake for the child, and did not eat themselves. Instead, they wrapped the food in cloth to eat later that evening.

After they carefully preserved the food, Wang Tao then asked,
“Is this Zhan Xing with you?”

Zhan Xing, overwhelmed by Wang Tao’s spiritual power, was still unconscious. He had been injured earlier and was at half blood, leaving him with just a sliver of health even after Wang Tao ceased the power. Without Wang Tao’s help, he surely wouldn’t survive the night.

“Yes, we knew each other before the Apocalypse and fled together. We were rejected by Changhe Base then joined the Church together … Zhan Xing offended Priest Lord; it was his own fault. But, but he shouldn’t die, right?”

The group looked nervously at Wang Tao.

Zhan Xing was the strongest among them, unfortunate to be heavily wounded during a previous outing, attacked by a horde of zombies. If Zhan Xing died, surviving this winter would become even more difficult.

Hearing them mention being rejected by Changhe Base, Wang Tao sighed internally.

The Dusk Church likely exploited their resentment towards Changhe Base–due to impurities in their bodies akin to a time bomb, the base wouldn’t allow such people, naturally resentment brewed among them.

But this was unavoidable; the base’s leadership had to be responsible for the 500,000 survivors …

“He won’t die.”

Wang Tao turned to Lan Yulian, who immediately stepped forward to heal Zhan Xing.

With a swish–
Zhan Xing’s health rapidly recovered, and he slowly opened his eyes.

“I … You …”

He was still confused; the other survivors quickly ran over and explained the situation to him.

“Priest Lord, I’m sorry!”

After coming to his senses, Zhan Xing immediately apologized.

Wang Tao could tell–Zhan Xing did not suspect his identity; they probably never thought someone would impersonate a priest.

“Okay.”

Wang Tao nodded and then had Lan Yulian heal everyone present.

Their health hadn’t been full, they were in a sub-healthy state. After being healed by Lan Yulian, each of them was thrilled beyond belief. The sensation of having full health was exhilarating, giving them the false impression that they could take on the Frozen Zombies alone.

“Take care, we’re leaving.”

Wang Tao waved his hand, leading his people out of the basement.

Those people seemed somewhat reluctant as it had been a long while since they had seen others, especially “one of their own.”

“Priest Lord, please be careful as well! I hope your mission goes smoothly!”

Wang Tao waved his hand, and then he and his group disappeared from the view of the crowd.

“Everyone says that the high ranks of the Church are mysterious and not easy to talk to. I don’t think that’s entirely true; this Priest Lord seems quite approachable!”

“That’s right! This Priest Lord is so approachable…”

“I never thought that we’d ever get to see a Deacon, let alone a Priest Lord! And he not only gave us so much food but also healed us… He’s truly a good person!”

“Thankfully, the Priest Lord is kind-hearted; otherwise, for the crime of offending him, nobody would speak up for us if he had killed us…”

“I hope we get the chance to meet this Priest Lord again…”

…

“Are you not going to kill them?”

On the way back, Qu Shilin couldn’t hold back her curiosity and quietly approached Wang Tao.

She knew these people were pitiable, and she wasn’t one to kill, but she was rational.

Given that Dusk Church might bring trouble to the base in the future, wouldn’t it be most appropriate to eliminate the problem completely? Wang Tao had pardoned them, even providing them with healing and food, which didn’t seem right…

Faced with Qu Shilin’s doubts, Wang Tao suddenly smiled:
“What’s the use of killing them? The outside world is vast, who knows how many people from Dusk Church are hiding? I could kill these few, but can I kill everyone? Obviously, that’s impossible. But if we keep them, they could be of great use…”

“They could be of great use?”

Qu Shilin was still a bit confused.

“Let me ask you, under what identity did I speak with them just now?”

Wang Tao put away the Priest’s badge on his chest.

“As a Priest of the Church…”

Seeing the badge, Qu Shilin seemed to grasp something.

“Exactly, I am a Priest of the Dusk Church. Although this identity is fake, whenever I encounter people from Dusk Church in the future, I’ll maintain this Priest identity. As long as enough people believe in me, the fake will become reality! I can even claim that I am the legitimate Dusk Church and that certain Bishop is an imposter!”

“Ah?”

Qu Shilin hadn’t expected Wang Tao to think this way, but after thinking about it, it seemed reasonable–wait, there was still a problem!

Qu Shilin hurriedly added:
“But the Church Bishop should know all the Priest identities, right? If he confronts you and provides proof, won’t your cover be blown?”

“Ha ha!”

Hearing this, Wang Tao burst into laughter.

“He dares to confront me? If he dares come, I dare to kill! Once he’s killed, I’ll become the new Bishop!”

Wang Tao just didn’t know where the Church’s stronghold was; otherwise, he would have already gone and taken it down. A Bishop? Wang Tao was not afraid of him.

“…”

Qu Shilin opened her mouth, momentarily at a loss for words.

What Wang Tao said… seemed flawlessly logical!

The strength of Dusk Church lay in secrecy, whereas Wang Tao’s strength was in power! She didn’t believe that any Bishop could outmatch Wang Tao; if he dared to confront Wang Tao directly, it would surely be a dead end!

Thinking this, Qu Shilin suddenly felt a sense of anticipation.

She was quite eager to see that Bishop in a situation where “he couldn’t fight nor argue effectively”…

“By the way, I took some of those Holy medicines; when you get back, test them and compare them with our base’s Holy medicine to see what the differences are… I feel there are side effects, but I just can’t see them yet…”

“No problem, that’s within my duties!”

“Good, then let’s go, to cultivate the Night Demon, lest too much time pass and something unexpected happens.”

Wang Tao and his group got into the car, heading towards the building that housed the Night Demon’s Nest.