"Are you moved by my true feelings and can't bear to strike? It seems you still like me."
Yue You, hunched on the ground, saw Zhao Wumian approach him and speak.
His originally dead eyes flickered with hope, and joy masked his pain.
"You know nothing. I'm keeping you alive not to kill you, but because you are the one I've chosen to recognize Cuiwei as your master.
In this world, your physique is the most compatible with Cuiwei, allowing its power to be maximized.
That's why I can't let you die, and I fear you being recruited by other bases, so I've kept you by my side.
Once Cuiwei is upgraded, I'll arrange for you to become its master. Who knew you'd harbor such improper thoughts?
You still haven't changed. Then I'll destroy your consciousness. You disgusting thing, a puppet suits you better."
Glancing at Yue You with disdain, Zhao Wumian sent a beam of light from his hand, striking him directly.
Yue You's eyes became vacant. He stood up from the ground, looking at Zhao Wumian blankly.
His eyes held only reverence and obedience, devoid of perverted adoration and possessiveness.
"Indeed, becoming a puppet looks much better. I should have done this long ago.
After all, the one who recognizes the artifact as their master is just a medium, a tool.
When Yuan Que returns, I'll arrange for you and Cuiwei to bond. Now, return to your room and await my summons."
Receiving Zhao Wumian's command, Yue You bowed to him and turned to leave obediently, like a soulless robot.
Zhao Wumian dispelled the effects of the guards' medicine and had them drag away Yin Qing's corpse. He then went to the innermost room of the laboratory.
"Queen, you have no idea how smart I am.
If it weren't for me, these people would all be dead, becoming feed for those mysterious creatures."
Outside Mingyue Base, Ren Jian gesticulated wildly, recounting his great deeds.
Upon discovering the actions of the mysterious person, he felt he had to do something.
Otherwise, if things continued like this, all the bases would be destroyed.
And the survivors left in the post-apocalyptic world would likely become food for those terrifying mysterious creatures.
He even suspected that humanity might go extinct.
Through his observations, he found that the mysterious person's travel route was planned.
No survival base was spared, so based on the locations of the existing survival bases,
He decided to get ahead of the mysterious person and deliver a warning.
Before the mysterious person arrived, he would have the people of the base evacuate quickly, thus avoiding becoming food for the mysterious creatures.
But when he reached the next base before the mysterious person, he realized how difficult it was to get people to leave.
Because no one believed him, he was eventually apprehended by the base's enforcers, accused of spreading seditious rumors, and driven out.
Ren Jian watched from a distance as the mysterious person arrived and destroyed the base's walls.
Then, just like last time, they slaughtered and devoured the survivors within the base.
However, this time he learned his lesson. People didn't believe him, so he prepared some convincing evidence.
He took out his phone and began recording, gathering evidence.
In the post-apocalyptic world, although network signals were down, the phone's recording function was still usable.
Fortunately, he was usually glued to his phone and had a deep affection for it, not discarding it even after so long into the apocalypse.
After gathering evidence, Ren Jian skipped the next base and went directly to the one after that.
He mentally apologized, as the next base was too close to the one the mysterious person was currently destroying.
He had limited time for persuasion, and he didn't want to get trapped himself while failing to convince others.
So, Ren Jian, carrying the recorded footage, hurried through the bases that had not yet been destroyed, beginning his rescue plan.
He was cautious, spending only half an hour at each base, playing the video and explaining the situation.
Then he would leave immediately, without any lengthy pleas. Believe it or not, it was their choice.
After all, he had done what he could. Whether they escaped to heaven or became food depended on the survivors' own choices.
But before leaving, he would always advise them that if they were to leave, it would be best to seek refuge at Mingyue Base on Yunmeng Mountain.
Because in his understanding, only Mingyue had the ability to deal with that mysterious person; all others were useless.
After notifying all the bases, Ren Jian rushed to Yunmeng Mountain without delay, faster than a rabbit.
He was guilty. If the mysterious person found out that he had ruined their plans, his life would surely be forfeit.
So he also sought refuge on Yunmeng Mountain, seeking Mingyue's protection. On the way, survivors kept gathering.
They were from various bases who had believed his words and left early, thus escaping disaster.
Each base had some survivors, but not many. Not everyone would believe something that hadn't happened yet.
Especially in the apocalypse, leaving a safe survival base was very dangerous.
Therefore, the number of people who managed to escape from each base was only about one-tenth of the total population.
But these people, gathered together, formed a massive contingent, numbering nearly a hundred thousand.
Ren Jian was quickly recognized. Everyone already knew that their respective bases had been completely slaughtered after they left.
So they were extremely grateful for Ren Jian's reminder, showering him with thanks and electing him their leader.
"Queen Mingyue, now all human survival bases have been destroyed. Yunmeng Mountain is the only safe place.
If you don't take them in, this large group of people will be found by the mysterious person sooner or later.
The mysterious person spared no base, but deliberately bypassed Yunmeng Mountain, surely not daring to provoke you.
Without your protection, they are doomed. Please, for goodness sake, take them in!"
Ren Jian flattered Mingyue, showering her with praise, hoping she would take in these survivors.
The others also knelt down, begging incessantly. They all understood.
This was their last hope. If they couldn't join Mingyue Base, death awaited them.
"I can take you in, but there is limited space on the mountain, and it cannot accommodate so many people.
If you wish to stay, I have other arrangements. If you agree,
the base will provide for you, ensuring your daily food and water, as well as your safety.
If you do not agree, I am sorry, please leave."
Mingyue considered for a moment and then said loudly to everyone, leaving the choice to the survivors.
She had thought it through clearly. Yunmeng Mountain indeed could not accommodate so many people, and she did not want so many unknown individuals entering the base.
After all, too many people of unknown origin were difficult to control, and there were crops and Dr. You Hen's laboratory within the base. She feared trouble.
But these people were also pitiful, and she couldn't stand by and do nothing. After much thought, she remembered a plan that Ji Shiyou had told her about before.