Chapter 1423: Chapter 591: Iron Serpent Wood

[Sixth Rank Weapon – Iron Serpent Wood]

[HP: 1000000/1000000]

[Status: Awakened]

[Enhancement: Setting Traps, Independent Attack]

[Compatibility: 100%]

[Setting Traps: Can set a Binding Trap, the lower the Level of the trapped creature, the stronger the binding effect]

[Independent Attack: Can follow the owner’s orders to attack independently]

Capturing the members of the Gale Convoy was not the work of a mutated creature, but a trap laid by a Sixth Rank Weapon.

This was Wang Tao’s first encounter with this type of biological weapon, and it seemed quite intriguing to him.

He took a careful look and realized that after the group was trapped, as long as they didn’t run around, the Iron Serpent Wood would not attack them. However, if they tried to get into their vehicles, it would attack and destroy the vehicles. If they attempted to escape, the Iron Serpent Wood would capture them, but not kill them.

Thus, the Iron Serpent Wood simply wanted to trap them and ensure they all remained within its line of sight.

Although Wang Tao wasn’t sure why the Iron Serpent Wood specifically wanted to trap them, the fact that its Compatibility was 100% meant that it had an owner. The obvious conclusion then was that this was the owner’s command–to trap these people and wait for the owner’s return!

This made Wang Tao even more curious, who exactly was the owner of this Iron Serpent Wood?

To own such a Sixth Rank biological weapon, its owner was clearly no ordinary individual.

However, having this biological weapon exposed in front of Wang Tao, it was natural for him to be tempted. Wang Tao wondered, should he take the Iron Serpent Wood for himself?

Even though it was owned by someone else and wouldn’t be usable right away–it would take a lot of effort to reduce its Compatibility to zero, put it into hibernation, and then reawaken it–Wang Tao was different, he owned a Space Backpack.

Placing a biological weapon that didn’t belong to him into his Space Backpack would instantly reset its Compatibility to zero and put it into hibernation. Taking it out again to reawaken, it would then belong to him. It was very convenient, although somewhat immoral.

As Wang Tao was contemplating, the people trapped inside noticed him. Without hesitation, they started shouting for help.

Of course, Wang Tao understood what they meant, so he turned his gaze to the Iron Serpent Wood. He silently made a decision–if the Iron Serpent Wood attacked him, it would mean that they were destined to be together, and he would store the Iron Serpent Wood in his Space Backpack; if it did not attack him, then he… would consider his options.

However, the outcome surprised both Wang Tao and the members of the Gale Convoy. The Iron Serpent Wood acted as if it didn’t see Wang Tao at all and completely ignored him.

“Could it be that it can only attack people inside the trap?”

Wang Tao muttered to himself while stroking his chin.

On the other hand, the members of the Gale Convoy were utterly despairing.

Having finally seen a glimmer of hope, only to be met with even greater despair…

But human life energy is incredibly resilient, as long as one is not dead, there is still a chance. After all, there was indeed someone else outside, and that person hadn’t left.

“Help, mister outside, please save us!”

Their previous cries for help were meant to divert disaster elsewhere, but now their calls were genuine pleas for rescue. Regardless of whether Wang Tao had the ability to save them or not, they were now clutching at him as their last straw.

Only then did Wang Tao turn his attention to the group.

“Big brother, save us!”

Seeing that Wang Tao was finally looking, the people called out even more urgently. Fortunately, the Iron Serpent Wood did not attack those who made noise, giving them a chance to ask for help.

“What’s in it for me?”

Wang Tao asked directly.

He didn’t intend to waste words on these people; after all, they were robbers, and there was nothing to discuss.

However, Wang Tao noticed something strange about the quantity of food.

According to the amount mentioned by Zhao Yaru and others, the food in their vehicle seemed off, something was missing. Wang Tao wanted to know where the food had gone since it wasn’t easy to come by and shouldn’t be wasted.

Hearing Wang Tao asking for a benefit upfront, the members of the Gale Convoy became even more anxious.

Based on their long experience surviving the apocalypse, to see someone in trouble and do nothing is what normal people do; those who rush to help without a word are either kind-hearted or treacherous, usually the latter.

Those who talk conditions first are likely to offer help because once conditions are agreed upon, it brings them benefits without taking risks for nothing.

Therefore, upon hearing Wang Tao demanding benefits, the members of the Gale Convoy felt hopeful.

Now it depended on whether the conditions they offered were enticing enough to persuade this tall fellow.

Hence, they began with a self-introduction.

“Hello friend, we are people from the Gale Convoy! Have you heard of the Gale Convoy? We are always true to our word!”

“The Gale Convoy? Never heard of it.”

Wang Tao frowned.

This was his first time hearing this name; judging by the looks of these people, the Gale Convoy seemed well-known? But given their strength, they shouldn’t really make a name for themselves, especially since they lacked even a Fifth Order Awakener…

Seeing that Wang Tao genuinely hadn’t heard of them, the group felt somewhat embarrassed.

People who often traveled in the area should know about the Gale Convoy. If the other party knew about the Gale Convoy, the next steps would be easy. But he didn’t know…

“Ahem, friend, allow me to introduce, we are the Gale Convoy, a very powerful organization. We don’t have a fixed base; since our establishment at the beginning of the apocalypse, we have always been on the move. It increases our challenges, but it also ensures we never lack resources… Our credibility is witnessed by all, and those who have dealt with us praise us highly, hence we rarely agree to help others lightly. But once we make a promise, even in a death-defying scenario, we will fulfill it!”