"Here, this is your identification from now on. Don't lose it, and never let anyone else have it."
Wang Zhi handed the Magnetic Card to Jia Liuli as he spoke.
"Mhm. Then where did the other classmates go?" Jia Liuli asked as she took the card.
"Don't worry, they are very safe here and all have things to do. From now on, you are a member of our team. You need to learn a lot from Sister Ying and Brother He," Wang Zhi said, gently patting Jia Liuli's head.
Regarding the others, to prevent Jia Liuli from bearing any unnecessary emotional burden, Wang Zhi could only give a vague answer.
On the way back to the residence, Wang Zhi began explaining the basic rules of Dawn Tower to Jia Liuli.
"Then... these Survival Points must be very valuable, right?"
After listening to Wang Zhi's explanation, Jia Liuli understood that Survival Points here were equivalent to money. When they first joined the team, the other party had asked Wang Zhi to pay 1000 Survival Points, and the four of them had shown very obvious reactions; Jia Liuli naturally noticed this.
"It's just a string of numbers; what's valuable about it?" Wang Zhi said carelessly as he walked ahead.
"Captain Wang, that's equivalent to ten human lives. What you just said..." Fatty, following behind, suddenly interjected.
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhi stopped and looked back at Fatty doubtfully, unsure if Fatty was genuinely foolish or pretending to be.
"Uh, why are you all looking at me? Did I remember wrong?" Fatty said with an innocent expression.
When Wang Zhi turned to look at Jia Liuli, he found her standing to the side with slightly red eyes, saying nothing.
"Heh heh, little sister, don't take it too seriously. Since we were willing to pay that amount, it means you are worth it. Don't listen to that dead Fatty."
Just as Wang Zhi was at a loss for what to do, Ying went over, put an arm around Jia Liuli, and comforted her.
Jia Liuli didn't act coy; she just nodded, her eyes still red.
"Hey! You can call me Fatty, but can you please stop adding 'dead' in front of it?"
...
Meanwhile, the news of Wang Zhi and his group's return from outside had quickly spread throughout Dawn Tower.
"Big brothers, what is the situation outside now? Is it really like what they showed in the videos?"
"Where did you guys go this time? Was it dangerous?"
"Yeah, yeah! Tell us about it?"
Upon seeing Wang Zhi and his group return, everyone rushed forward to inquire about the situation outside.
However, the group said nothing and just hurried on their way. The reason was simple: this information was valuable, and if they wanted to know, they had to pay a price.
Soon, the five returned to their room in Area B.
"Wow! That long-lost feeling! I'm going to sleep for a whole day!"
Fatty threw himself onto the bunk closest to the door.
The room was spacious and logically laid out. Wang Zhi arranged for Jia Liuli to take the bunk next to Ying. After all, things could sometimes be inconvenient for women if they weren't close. The two women could look out for each other.
After everyone had lain on their beds for a while, the room door was knocked on again!
"Who is it?" Fatty shouted.
"Your clothes and gear!"
After the voice from outside came, Fatty got out of bed and opened the door, bringing in the items they had left at the medical bay.
"Whoa, this smell is quite intense." Fatty fanned the air in front of him. The clothes and equipment had all been disinfected, and the smell of disinfectant still lingered on them.
"By the way, Liuli doesn't have a weapon yet. Shall we go buy one for her later?" Wang Zhi suggested, sitting up on the bed.
"Before that, shouldn't we go grab something to eat first?" Ying said.
"Okay, I'll head to the Trading Hall first to post the intelligence. You guys go wait for me at the restaurant." After saying this, Wang Zhi walked out.
With practiced ease, Wang Zhi arrived at the Trading Hall, approached the transaction desk, and presented his ID Magnetic Card: "Hello, I wish to sell intelligence."
The clerk took the Magnetic Card, reviewed his details, and stated: "Please edit the information yourself and upload it to the system. Furthermore, Dawn Tower will levy a ten percent transaction fee."
"Okay, no problem."
Wang Zhi agreed, then began editing the intelligence on the computer before him. The title was: Summary of Field Operation Intelligence.
Target: Zombie.
Quantity: Varies based on population density—ranging from thousands or tens of thousands in high-density areas, down to dozens or hundreds elsewhere.
Behavior: Drawn to darkness and fearful of light. Zombies move extremely fast and become frantic during the night. When exposed to light, their movement slows slightly. Zombies are mutated from humans, and their specific abilities vary from person to person.
They are extremely sensitive to sound and scent, tracking prey via sound and confirming location via smell.
Fatal Weakness: The brain within the head.
Danger Avoidance: Try to keep distance from Zombie corpses; they may not be completely neutralized and can launch sneak attacks, leading to Infection.
Price: 100 Survival Points.
Wang Zhi completed the editing, checked it for accuracy, and submitted it successfully.
Once it passes the system review, it will be displayed in the trading system.
After successfully submitting his intelligence, Wang Zhi didn't forget to browse the titles of other listings.
There was all sorts of messy information available, ranging from specific team details down to individuals' private photographs.
Just as Wang Zhi was browsing the various intelligence reports, footsteps sounded behind him. Wang Zhi turned around to see Captain Jie Xi.
"What a coincidence, Captain Jie Xi, are you here for a trade too?" Wang Zhi greeted her proactively.
"I was specifically looking for you. Follow me," Jie Xi said expressionlessly, turning and leaving.
He was already accustomed to Jie Xi's cold demeanor, so he had no choice but to follow...
The two arrived at the office in the Guard Headquarters. Jie Xi immediately sat in her seat and gestured to the sofa beside her: "Sit!"
"I'm somewhat surprised that you managed to return safely."
"Good luck.... and thanks to Captain Jie Xi's help," Wang Zhi replied modestly.
"Tell me about the process and summary of this mission," Jie Xi stated.
"It's like this...." Wang Zhi recounted the events after they landed to Jie Xi.
After hearing Wang Zhi's description, Jie Xi remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Hmm... it seems worse than I imagined. I heard you recruited a Migrant as a team member?"
"Yes, he was someone we rescued during this mission."
"Understood. You may go back now."
"Um... I'm heading to eat now. Didn't I say I'd treat you to a meal when I got back? How about we do it now?" Wang Zhi invited. The school map Jie Xi had given him earlier had been extremely helpful to Wang Zhi.
"Heh, I didn't expect you to still remember that. But let's forget it. I didn't help you just for a meal," Jie Xi refused.
"Of course, Captain Jie Xi. If you say the word, people lining up to treat you to a meal could stretch right down to the ground. But I sincerely want to treat you myself." Wang Zhi pressed on, unwilling to let this chance slip away.
Jie Xi finished listening, looked up at Wang Zhi, and said, "Let's go."
At the restaurant.
"Say, have Captain Wang and the others stood us up? Should we just order? Why is everyone so quiet?" Fatty grumbled from his seat at the table, boredly addressing the three silent figures.
"Captain Wang is really taking his time. It's been nearly half an hour; is sending over intelligence that hard?"
Fatty was still muttering away when he heard footsteps approaching from behind.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. I was delayed handling a few matters," he said as he walked up.
"Cap... Captain Jie Xi?" Fatty spun around, realizing the Head Captain of the Guard Department was standing beside Wang Zhi. "Please, have a seat, have a seat." He quickly cleared space for her.
"I had previously promised to treat Captain Jie Xi to a meal, so I invited her here today," Wang Zhi explained.
"We meet again!" Jie Xi greeted the others and sat down casually.
The moment Jie Xi sat next to Jia Liuli, Jia Liuli's body started to tremble.
Ying and Old He also inclined their heads respectfully; Jie Xi had indeed left a good impression on them.
"Captain Jie Xi, are there any foods you are avoiding?" Wang Zhi asked while looking at the menu.
Jie Xi shook her head, indicating anything was fine.