Chapter 1479: Long Time No See! (2)
"Ah, it’s all about luck.”
"Jason, you’ve already done enough.”
"But who could have known we’d run into such trouble?”
Lauren Delder said in a comforting tone.
In Lauren Delder’s view, Jason’s methods of concealing himself were practical. Even when faced with unexpected trouble, he could still achieve his goals and retreat safely.
But unfortunately, Jason was unlucky.
He encountered the subordinate of ‘Jing’, who had been planted by his side.
The other party must have received orders from ‘Jing’, with no intent to leave witnesses.
This led to Jason having to take action.
Recalling the situation where Jason was repeatedly injured and had to fight back, Lauren Delder was very sure of this.At the same time, he cursed his own foolishness again.
At that time, Jason had already shown considerable extraordinariness.
And he?
Turned a blind eye.
No!
It wasn’t that he turned a blind eye, he saw it but didn’t care.
Seduced by the newly acquired ‘Extraordinary Power’, he disregarded everyone else.
And that led to everything he faced now.
"Jason, I really wish I had met you earlier.”
Lauren Delder exclaimed sincerely.
Jason nodded noncommittally.
As for more?
There was nothing more.
Some people will unconsciously be assimilated by the people of the ‘Cat Hole’.
It’s like this in the replica world.
And also like this when returning to ‘Nightless City’.
After several instances, Jason was already used to it.
Because he found that, most of the time, when someone was assimilated by the ‘Cat Hole’, it wasn’t a bad thing for him.
Just like right now.
Subsequent communication with Lauren Delder became smoother and easier.
The other’s vigilance decreased once more.
And continually expressed friendliness.
"These supplies, water, are enough for us to hide in Zone 30 for a month. If we ration, two months are not a problem.”
"And these medicines!”
"I didn’t expect to find Uptown’s medicines in Zone 29; I thought they were only in Zone 16.”
Lauren Delder said while gesturing to Jason.
At this moment, the two of them were not in front of the passage leading to Zone 30.
But two kilometers away from the entrance to Zone 30, where some dilapidated buildings were piled up. As they approached, a pungent smell of decay overwhelmed them.
"It’s here.”
“‘Jing’s entrance is by the main gate.”
"This is where ‘Kulin’ led me out.”
"Very hidden.”
While speaking, Lauren Delder pulled away some covers and simultaneously murmured a spell.
When the spell finished, a half-human-tall, circular door appeared before Jason.
Through this door, Jason could easily see the other side.
Under the night sky, thick fog rolled over.
Even with senses seventeen times sharper than an ordinary person, Jason found it hard to see beyond a hundred meters.
Of course, more importantly, with the appearance of this door.
A vast, complex aroma of ‘food’ rushed out.
So much!
So much that it was unimaginable!
In any replica world, Jason had never smelled so much ‘food’.
Simply put, thousands and thousands!
Then a feeling of joy and excitement welled up inside him.
His talent bar’s [Food Instinct] kept flashing.
Everything was informing Jason.
His guess was correct.
Zone 30 truly was a ‘granary’!
Whew!
Jason took a deep breath, suppressing his hunger, and turned to Lauren Delder, saying, “Let’s go.”
The intention for Lauren Delder to go first was clear.
To this, Lauren Delder had no objections at all.
He had just revealed the entrance spell in front of Jason to please him and improve their relationship.
Perhaps due to being ‘mysteriously polluted’.
Not only had his body experienced some changes, but his personality had also become less stable.
Moreover, he found his brain wasn’t as sharp as it used to be.
In such life-or-death times, naturally, it’s better to have a more intelligent and stable partner.
Luckily, there was one such person.
More importantly, they were united by common interests.
Born allies.
For Lauren Delder, this was truly wonderful.
With Jason around, he finally didn’t have to worry about missing something due to his not-so-clever mind, or directly dying.
So, hearing Jason’s words, Lauren Delder immediately carried the supplies he had just acquired and headed towards the opposite side.
Lauren Delder knew that if he hadn’t been a burden, Jason would have emptied those small gangs’ storerooms.
Unfortunately, his strength was too weak.
Thinking of this, Lauren Delder put in even more effort to perform well.
He, at least, wanted Jason to know he wasn’t useless.
"Within a kilometer radius of area 30, there are also some foods—like this vine, although it’s very bitter, it can fill your stomach.”
Lauren Delder pulled up a gray vine as thick as a finger and over two meters long, putting it directly into his mouth.
Crunch, crunch.
Amidst the crisp chewing sound, the gray vine was swallowed by Lauren Delder.
Then, Lauren Delder’s face twisted.
Obviously, this bitterness exceeded the limit of what ordinary people could bear.
Although Jason loved eating, he didn’t eat everything.
He was a ‘gourmet’.
Not a trash can.
He wouldn’t stuff everything into his stomach.
"Let’s go, take a break at your ‘safe house’.”
Jason said.
Seeing Jason had zero interest in the ‘bitter vine’, Lauren Delder didn’t recommend it. He was just showing his value, not selling anything.
Immediately, he led the way, preparing to go to his ‘safe house’.
And just at this moment—
Step, step step!
Faint footsteps could be heard.
Not from area 30.
But from area 29.
Coming from outside the not yet fully closed door.
As soon as Jason heard these footsteps, he instantly turned around.
He recognized whose footsteps they were.
It was the ‘Old Man’.
Why did the ‘Old Man’ return to area 29?
Trap, bait?
These thoughts crossed Jason’s mind first, but then he thought, a cornered beast fighting back.
"Did ‘Jing’ target the Old Man?”
Jason speculated.
He raised his hand to stop Lauren Delder, who was about to hasten the ‘door’ closing, and with a flicker, disappeared from his original spot.
Lauren Delder was stunned for a moment, then immediately followed.
Huff, huff.
The ‘Old Man’ was panting heavily.
Although he maintained a considerable degree of training even as he aged, time was merciless. Even with constant training, the journey from area 16 to 29 still left the ‘Old Man’ exhausted.
This was even after taking two rides on transportation.
If he really had to walk, who knows how long it would take to arrive.
But, the ‘Old Man’ knew he had to hurry.
Not just because Jason would leave area 29 for area 30 at the first opportunity.
But also because…
The person behind him!
The person who kept setting off alarms in his mind!
Without a doubt, it was ‘Jing’s subordinate.
It should be the Doberman, one of the ‘Six Evil Dogs’ renowned for tracking and seeking.
Though the ‘Old Man’ wasn’t too confident about completely escaping ‘Jing’s search, he hadn’t expected to be found so quickly.
He knew full well what the opponent’s objective was.
Jason!
The opponent wanted to use him to find Jason.
That’s why they hadn’t made a move immediately.
That’s why they had conveniently provided transportation.
The opponent was very discreet.
He pretended not to know.
However, at this moment, the alarms in his mind were blaring louder and louder.
Apparently, the opponent’s patience was limited.
And he had to continue pretending to search.
It wasn’t entirely an act.
Over the years, although he hadn’t encountered other ‘Extraordinary Powers’, he had long thoroughly researched the ‘Extraordinary Power’ he possessed.
The ‘Old Man’ chose a direction.
Whichever direction made the alarm sound quieter in his ears, that’s the one he chose.
As if guided by an automatic navigation system.
The ‘Old Man’ got closer and closer to Jason.
Eventually, after bypassing a stinking wasteland, he saw Jason directly.
Not in front.
But behind.
Carrying a blood-drenched head, a smile appearing on his face.
"Old Man, long time no see.”