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After robbing the Explorer Guild, Zheng Yifan felt quite pleased as he let Sun Zi Wu go. He could return to the real world without a moment's pause.
He aimed to ascend to the Fifth Level and uncover the secrets of the Fifth Level. Who was that mysterious woman? What were those vague hints all about?
Zheng Yifan didn't know; he only understood that he had to explore thoroughly.
At the moment he returned to the real world, Zheng Yifan had already chosen to level up. The blue portal shimmered with flickering lights that spread slightly into the surroundings, followed by a surge of intense electricity.
It was only at the end that Zheng Yifan watched as the Zombie Crystal in his Storage Space completely vanished, and the Time-Space Barrier entered a state of upgrade once more, causing the tattoo on his chest to change again.
As everything around him shifted, Zheng Yifan noticed something that should not have appeared at all.
Vital Energy—the source of corruption in the Apocalyptic World. It was because of Vital Energy that the Apocalyptic World became what it was, and now, astonishingly, Vital Energy was manifesting in the real world as well.
However, Zheng Yifan quickly calmed down; this Vital Energy was very thin, so sparse that he could barely sense it himself.
He also felt the direction of this Vital Energy—it was emanating from his Time-Space Barrier. The tattoo on his chest resembled a passageway to the Apocalyptic World, ensuring Zheng Yifan's ability to traverse through it.
Perhaps this level-up allowed the Time-Space Barrier to release Vital Energy from the Apocalyptic World.
But it was fine; as long as it didn't reach a certain concentration, there wouldn't be any problems. What Zheng Yifan needed to worry about now was what he had gained from this upgrade. He no longer had a Character Card; his Golden Character Card had been obtained mysteriously after using that gem.
In reality, he should have nothing at all. With nothing left, without a Character Card, he had lost his power.
And the Fifth Level—it should be an opportunity for him to soar.
Once he ascended to the Fifth Level, he would gain extraordinary powers and all the explanations he sought.
However, Zheng Yifan waited for a while. He could only feel that the strange tattoo on his chest had transformed into the true form of the Time-Space Barrier. It was an eerie door, adorned with mysterious patterns that resembled a cage meant to imprison a demon. Zheng Yifan felt as if he were standing outside the Cage, peering in at whatever lay within.
Was that demon from the Apocalyptic World? Zheng Yifan didn't know, but he was certain that whatever it was, it must be terrifying.
Vital Energy flowed through this door, and its position was fixed at where Zheng Yifan currently stood. It was like a time-space node, with Vital Energy continuously dissipating from it.
Despite his growing anxiety, Zheng Yifan realized that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't change anything. All he could do was wait until the upgrade was complete to find out the answers.
Setting aside all the mysteries surrounding him, Zheng Yifan found himself troubled once more.
Because his phone suddenly rang.
How long had it been since he last used this thing? Zheng Yifan couldn't remember, but this Nokia phone was indeed robust; it hadn't been charged in at least a month and yet still had power and could function.
He answered the call casually, but on the other end came a voice filled with panic: "Help! I'm at Fishman Bar! There's someone—"
Before the person could finish their sentence, the call abruptly ended. The last sounds Zheng Yifan heard were a heavy door slamming shut and the phone being thrown against a wall, followed by silence.
Especially that last sound; an ordinary person would have missed it entirely, but thanks to Zheng Yifan's keen hearing, he caught it just in time.
He jolted upright in shock. He never expected such a dramatic situation to unfold in his life—receiving a distress call. Most of his friends were not easily frightened by such occurrences; his dorm mates were all burly individuals. Especially Li Jun, his fellow who would ensure anyone who dared to provoke him would regret it.
As for the higher-ups at the company, they were even less likely to be intimidated. The entire Legal Team was always ready to sue anyone who dared challenge the Hope Group and its interests.
Their verbal sparring had been eagerly anticipated for far too long.
When Zheng Yifan checked the phone number, his expression became even more peculiar; it was that hopelessly directionally challenged girl, Huang Mengni.
This girl had certainly made a lasting impression on him. In Shengjing, she was one of the few happy memories Zheng Yifan had left. He still chuckled at the thought of that meal, where he indulged in front of the stunning beauty without a care for anyone else's gaze.
Adding to her adorably clumsy nature, it was rare for Zheng Yifan to feel so relaxed. But now, this cute girl was actually calling out for help.
Zheng Yifan knew that she hadn’t specifically sought him out; she must have randomly dialed a number in a moment of crisis.
She might not even know who to turn to for help. However, fate had its way; if Zheng Yifan had returned just a minute or two later, he wouldn’t have received this call. But now that he had, he felt compelled to stand up for her.
Having become a Rich Tycoon and a dominant figure in this post-apocalyptic world, it was strange that he hadn’t encountered anyone pretending to be something they weren’t. The person before him could be the quickest way for Zheng Yifan to release the pent-up tension of the apocalypse.
Without hesitation, Zheng Yifan left his residence and slipped into a casual outfit.
It was still worth around a hundred bucks, and he wore flip-flops on his feet.
Those were what he had on while waiting for the Time-Space Barrier to recover on the ship; he even still carried the scent of shower gel on him.
He had just taken a proper bath in the tub before stepping out, only to find himself faced with such an unpleasant situation.
Jumping into his newly acquired Jaguar KR-S, he slammed down on the accelerator. The moment the garage door opened, he shot out like a bullet. The housekeeper didn’t even have time to greet him before he sped away.
An astonishing scene unfolded on the outskirts of the city; a car resembling a cheetah raced down the road, leaving a streak of lightning behind. No matter how rough the road was, it could still reach top speeds of 200 kilometers per hour. The force pushed against Zheng Yifan’s back as he accelerated.
However, to him, this was nothing. The sports cars in the Apocalyptic World were far more impressive; he had driven one after another. Now, hitting 200 kilometers per hour felt just like normal driving to him.
The feeling of speed was nothing compared to the anxiety within him. He had just checked out the Fishman Bar, which was somewhat famous in Shengjing. A call to the chubby Li Jun provided him with some background on the bar.
It was opened by a nephew of the Secretary of the Shengjing Municipal Committee, gaining a bit of notoriety in Shengjing, and there were quite a few beautiful women there. At least, Li Jun often went there to indulge in some flirtation.
Of course, he never had to use force; it was usually the women who approached him. There was no denying that Li Jun had really become quite popular lately, and it was only natural for others to take notice of this chubby fellow. The other guys he hung out with had been interviewed by various magazines and newspapers, rapidly rising as new stars in the trade market within a short time.
However, Li Jun mostly stayed behind the scenes; the real spotlight was on a few other individuals. They truly looked like successful people, and with the support from Hope Group overseas and the legal and accounting teams under Zheng Yifan, along with some other support teams, it would be hard not to succeed.
Moreover, in a world dominated by official status, the resources provided by Li Jun as a Fellow could be crucial.
In any case, Zheng Yifan didn’t have to worry too much; even amidst so many zombies during the apocalypse, he managed just fine. Moreover, being a second-generation official didn’t pose much of a threat either; Zheng Yifan wasn’t there to take over; he was just trying to save someone.
“Damn it! Can you drive?!” Suddenly, an angry shout broke through his thoughts. A middle-aged man reeking of alcohol swung a bottle at Zheng Yifan. Unfortunately for him, as soon as Zheng Yifan turned to glance at him, the man had already been flung far away, leaving only the distant flicker of taillights behind.
The stream of curses continued almost uninterrupted, but the speed remained astonishingly fast. The car seemed to soar above the road, cutting through traffic like a bolt of lightning.
Fortunately, they were in the suburbs; if they were in the city, they wouldn’t just be cutting through like lightning—they’d be stuck like canned meat.
After more than ten minutes, Zheng Yifan's car finally stopped in front of Fishman Bar. As soon as he parked, a burnt smell wafted through the air.
Steam still rose from his tires.
Without hesitation, Zheng Yifan dashed into the bar.
It was an extravagant establishment that looked as if a mermaid was about to leap into Frozen Surface. The top-floor private room resembled a mermaid's tail.
The stunning exterior combined with the serene and elegant environment made it a place that most people could hardly access.
What astonished Zheng Yifan even more was the interior decoration, which was entirely themed around merfolk. Stepping inside felt like entering an underwater world; the walls resembled an aquarium, filled with various fish swimming about. Occasionally, a beautiful mermaid would glide by, truly captivating in her beauty.
Of course, the mermaids' tails were artificial. However, the mermaids themselves were real people portraying the characters, especially one who had her bosom partially exposed, stirring something deep within Zheng Yifan, a novice who had just tasted forbidden fruit.
But he quickly composed himself. Upon arriving here, Zheng Yifan sensed a presence—the aura of Huang Mengni. He shouldn't have been able to feel it, yet the Time-Space Barrier in his chest unexpectedly released a surge of Vital Energy. This Vital Energy flowed from Zheng Yifan's thoughts and connected him to Huang Mengni.
Zheng Yifan never imagined that he could connect the Time-Space Barrier to another person.
It was simply incredible.
Now he even felt that once the Time-Space Barrier fully upgraded, he could take Huang Mengni into the Apocalyptic World with him.
Of course, whether he could bring her back was another matter entirely.
It was as if an intangible aura enveloped them.
If it had to be named, this aura could be called belief or faith.
Because during her most perilous moments, Huang Mengni continuously called out for anyone who might save her, and now what she desired was none other than Zheng Yifan. (To be continued)
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