After parting ways with Lin Yu, Lu Heng went to find Chen Dong.
Driving through Nameless City, Lu Heng saw the fully equipped squad warriors preparing to change shifts.
These warriors, after having their levels increased by Lu Heng, found it easier to deal with the zombies outside. Following several large-scale confrontations with the zombies, their combat capabilities had improved by leaps and bounds.
They stood in an orderly fashion along the streets, each with a confident gleam in their eyes.
The initial hesitation and helplessness people felt when facing zombies had long since vanished from the inhabitants of Nameless City.
As Lu Heng drove past them, he felt the radiant aura emanating from them, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve upwards slightly.
Soon, the car arrived at the research center, and Lu Heng found Chen Dong in the experimental building.
Chen Dong was the same as ever, disheveled and unkempt, but with good spirits.
"Hahaha, City Lord Lu, you have time to visit."
"Yes, I'm here to understand some situations. Tell me, how is the research on those materials coming along?"
"Ah, the linguistics team has verified all the materials. There are no issues. Of course, they also cross-referenced several foreign languages and found no instances of fabricated or misleading information."
News of aliens had not yet been disseminated to the public by Nameless City, so when they mentioned information about aliens, they referred to them as "foreign races."
"That's good. Once you've figured it out, I'll go to Luocheng. However, I'll be going on a long trip soon and probably won't be back for a long time. If you need anything, go to Lin Yu."
"Oh, where are you going?" Chen Dong asked instinctively.
"Going abroad to have a look. 'To go and not return is discourteous.' I'll go and see what's over there."
"Do you need to bring anything?" After speaking, Chen Dong realized he had nothing to offer. Moreover, the entire Nameless City was built by Lu Heng and Lin Yu, so Lu Heng likely lacked nothing.
"Heh, no need. You guys focus on your research. If you can figure this out, it will be a greater contribution than killing zombies."
Chen Dong understood that these were from a high-level alien civilization. Once deciphered by humans, it would represent a great leap forward in technology for humanity.
"We guarantee the mission will be completed," Chen Dong said, giving Lu Heng a serious salute.
"By the way, how is Sun Qiang doing?"
"He's the same as usual, very cooperative. However, there isn't much of that potion left. Should we replenish some?"
The potion Chen Dong mentioned was the ancient well water. Lu Heng hadn't told them what it was, but after Sun Qiang took it, it did suppress his craving for human blood.
"I actually forgot about that. Go find Lin Yu later and get some. I've left it with him."
Lu Heng then remembered that it had been a while since he had replenished supplies for Lin Yu. He would have to go see Lin Yu again shortly to restock his supplies and also to get some of the ancient well water for him.
Ultimately, Lu Heng returned to Lin Yu's place.
However, after only being away for a short while, he saw an old acquaintance at Lin Yu's.
Before even entering Lin Yu's office, Lu Heng heard the sound of things being smashed from outside, along with a familiar roar.
"I am your father! For all these days you've left me in Longcheng, neglecting me, are you trying to force me to my death?"
He didn't hear Lin Yu's reply, but then another sound of an object hitting the floor was heard.
"I'm not asking you to be overly filial. Can you at least help me increase my level? Look at me now, I'm not even as good as a doorman here."
Lin Zhongshan was right. He was still a fourth-tier esper, while the lowest-ranked personnel in Nameless City were all sixth-tier.
Lin Yu still remained silent.
Actually, Lu Heng had no intention of eavesdropping, but Lin Yu was managing Nameless City for him, and he didn't want Lin Yu to be too troubled.
It would be better if Lin Yu could resolve his own issues. However, if he couldn't, Lu Heng wouldn't mind playing the villain.
"Help me level up. I don't have many fourth-tier crystals, and I can't level up with them. Moreover, fourth-tier crystals don't increase levels much. Give me some of your higher-tier crystals too. Look, anyone you pick from this city is sixth-tier. Look at me, a fourth-tier, how dangerous it is to go outside."
"Then why did you come out? I provided you with lodging and food in Longcheng."
"You want me to live in a dormitory with a bunch of people and eat communal meals? You..."
"What? You're not going out to kill zombies, so what are you complaining about?"
"I want to level up. Give me crystals, and I'll reach sixth-tier. No, what tier are you now?"
Lin Zhongshan's level was too low to discern Lin Yu's level. Only those of higher tiers could perceive the abilities of those of lower tiers.
"You don't need to know."
"Hmph, I'll find out later. It's not a secret. First, help me level up to eighth-tier, so I can be safer outside."
"You are not my subordinate, and you don't bring me any benefits. Why should I help you level up?"
"You, you, you unfilial son! If your mother knew you treated me like this, how heartbroken she would be..."
Unable to listen any longer, Lu Heng yanked open the door and walked in, interrupting whatever Lin Zhongshan was about to say.
"So lively?"
Upon seeing Lu Heng, Lin Zhongshan unconsciously took a few steps back. He still remembered the scene of Lu Heng killing the City Lord of Longcheng that day.
"All these things on the floor are worth quite a few crystals. What? Are you planning to exchange them for a better set for your son?"
"I, I don't have any crystals. I just came to see him, and incidentally, for him to help me level up, I..."
"On what basis?"
"Because he's my son, and everyone in this city is at a higher level than me." As soon as this was mentioned, Lin Zhongshan's temper flared up again.
"Nameless City is mine. Your son, I spent quite a few crystals to acquire him back then. What? You expect someone who works for me to give you anything?"
Back then, although Lu Heng had rescued Lin Yu from the human traffickers, many people had forgotten those events. Therefore, Lin Zhongshan didn't know if Lu Heng's statement was true.
However, he did know that Lin Yu had been bought and sold by human traffickers at that time.
"I, I just want to level up, for safety..."
"Go about ten kilometers outside the inner city. There should still be quite a few zombies there. It shouldn't be too difficult for you to level up."
"Guards, escort him out. And don't let him into the inner city again." Lu Heng shouted. Two people entered from outside, took Lin Zhongshan by the arms, and escorted him out of the room.
Lin Zhongshan, jolted back to his senses by Lu Heng's shout, trembled and dared not speak further.
He saw a hint of killing intent in Lu Heng's eyes just now.