Chapter 1434: Chapter 596: Hunting a Large Number of Giant Zombies

“This, this is for me?”

Looking at the Ascension Crystal Cores and Awakening Keys, Xu Quan involuntarily swallowed.

“This is your reward.”

Wang Tao said with a smile.

He had already decided to bring these survivors back to Changhe Base. The potential of people like Xu Quan was good, and they were worth training. Therefore, giving them a taste of what’s to come was not a problem.

“I, I…”

Xu Quan felt his heart beating slightly faster.

According to his personality, he would usually refuse. After all, he hadn’t done anything to deserve such a reward, he merely moved his lips, yet Wang Tao gave him so many valuable items, which made him feel undeserving. However, the items were too good to refuse, since they could help him awaken.

“What are you waiting for? Hurry up and take it!”

Seeing Xu Quan, Lin Meng, and the others stunned, Yan Guoyi immediately pinched Xu Quan and made faces at him.

This was not the time to be polite nor embarrassed. In small terms, this could affect Xu Quan’s future career. In bigger terms, it could affect the fate of the entire base, so they absolutely should not be polite!

Lin Meng also snapped out of it, quickly tugging at Xu Quan’s sleeve with her bright, somewhat anxious eyes as if to say: hurry and take them!

“…Thank you!”

Xu Quan gritted his teeth, bowed seriously to Wang Tao, and then took the Crystal Core and Awakening Key.

After Xu Quan solemnly accepted them with gratitude, Wang Tao turned to Yan Guoyi and asked:

“Your supplies should last a few days, right?”

“We can make it half a month if we’re frugal!”

Yan Guoyi immediately answered.

“That’s good.” Wang Tao nodded then added, “I’ll be leaving first. Remember, don’t leave for now; I will come back for you.”

“Okay! We’ll wait for your return!”

As the saying goes, “one who accepts a favor is softened towards the giver”. Having accepted the Crystal Cores and Key from Wang Tao, Yan Guoyi’s attitude now showed not only politeness but also greater respect.

“Hmm.”

Wang Tao didn’t elaborate further, planning to directly take them away when the time came.

“But, Mr. Wang, how are you planning to get back? It looks like you didn’t drive? We still have a few cars available here…”

Xu Quan suddenly said.

“No car? We still have several vehicles at our base. Mr. Wang, if you need one, you can take the best one!”

Hearing that Wang Tao hadn’t driven there, Yan Guoyi was rather pleased.

Wang Tao was so strong and generous, Yan Guoyi clearly wanted to maintain a good relationship with him. To sustain a good relationship, mutual giving was necessary, not just receiving. So, after Xu Quan accepted the Crystal Cores and Key, Yan Guoyi had been thinking of how to reciprocate.

Now learning that Wang Tao apparently had no vehicle, he promptly offered the best car from their base. Even if it was their best vehicle, as long as it helped maintain the relationship, not only one car but giving all their vehicles to Wang Tao felt worth it!

But Wang Tao waved his hand.

“Thanks for the offer, but it’s not necessary.”

Yan Guoyi was somewhat disappointed but said no more.

The group personally escorted Wang Tao to the door, and just as Wang Tao was about to call the Golden Eagle, he felt someone tugging at his clothes.

Turning around, he saw Lin Meng, fully armed and only showing her eyes.

The outside was still too cold; without the power of an Awakener, they couldn’t bear it without dressing warmly.

“What is it?”

“Mr. Wang… Brother Wang, you mentioned before that I might also have the potential to become an Awakener…”

Lin Meng asked somewhat hesitantly.

It wasn’t that she doubted Wang Tao, but the surprise was a bit overwhelming, and she could hardly believe it. Moreover, after Wang Tao joked about not teasing her, it made Lin Meng unsure if Wang Tao was serious. So before Wang Tao left, she gathered the courage to ask one more time.

Wang Tao understood her meaning and crouched down to pat her shoulder, saying:

“Of course it’s true. But you are only at Level Two now, don’t worry about awakening yet.”

“Okay!”

Hearing a definite answer from Wang Tao, Lin Meng became excited again. She silently cheered herself on in her mind, determined to work hard and reach Level 3 soon.

As for the Ascension Crystal Cores and Awakening Key that Wang Tao held, she hardly considered them, since such items were too precious. Just having one for Xu Quan was already a tremendous favor from Wang Tao, and she didn’t dare hope for more. She thought, if Xu Quan could awaken, then he could help her awaken in the future! If Xu Quan couldn’t awaken, then it was just bad luck…

Wang Tao thought Lin Meng would also ask about the Crystal Cores and Awakening Key, but after hearing his affirmative reply, she simply let go of Wang Tao’s clothes and didn’t ask further.

For this sensible young girl, Wang Tao grew increasingly fond of her. Of course, not just her, but also the few young men and women around Xu Quan were all pretty good, and they all had Hidden Attributes–talents worth developing. Once he took them back, Wang Tao felt they could be focal points of training.

However, Xu Quan and Lin Meng’s Hidden Attributes were even better, and Wang Tao thought he might personally train them. The idea of taking two apprentices seemed quite fun.

“Alright, I’m leaving now. You all go back.”

Wang Tao waved at everyone, then suddenly blew a loud whistle.

The whistle startled everyone, as any sound could attract zombies, and they were accustomed to making as little noise as possible in whatever they did.