The end of the world is approaching, I'm handing myself over to the country.

Zheng Yijie's breath hitched.

He stared intently at the young face, trying to discern something from it.

Zhang Heng?

He had never heard of that name before.

He knew all the prominent figures in the Dragon Kingdom, if not all of them, but he had at least heard of them.

He was certain that there was no one named Zhang Heng.

But what the other party took out was anything but ordinary.

Zheng Yijie's gaze fell on the pile of source crystals, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

Just by this rough glance, there are at least five thousand of them!

Based on the official buyback price of 1,000 yuan per coin, that's 5 million.

In reality, the price may increase several times over.

But for him, that amount of money was just the cost of a few meals, and even if he spent it, he wouldn't even blink an eye.

But this isn't money, it's five thousand Source Crystals!

Something that money can't buy!

Even his father didn't receive it.

However, after the initial shock, alarm bells rang in Zheng Yijie's mind.

Zheng Yijie is somewhat arrogant, but he's not stupid.

Having grown up in that kind of environment, he understands one principle better than anyone else.

Things that are free are often the most expensive.

A complete stranger can casually produce five thousand source crystals and even specifically asks to cooperate with me.

This whole thing looks incredibly strange.

Zheng Yijie withdrew his gaze from the source crystal and re-examined the person in front of him.

"You want to help me? Why?"

His tone carried a hint of interrogation.

"Or rather, what can I offer you?"

Zhang Heng smiled, a peaceful smile that made Zheng Yijie feel a strange pressure.

"Can't I just be genuinely kind?"

Zhang Heng asked back calmly.

"Besides, don't you need these source crystals right now?"

This statement precisely hit Zheng Yijie's sore spot.

He really needs it!

However, the fact that a stranger could see through his thoughts so easily and say it in such a condescending tone caused his pride to explode instantly.

(Zheng Yijie's self-perception of charity)

"Oh."

Zheng Yijie suddenly sneered, and his previously tense body relaxed.

He suddenly turned around, his back to Zhang Heng, and strode away.

"I do need it, but so what?!"

He didn't turn his head, his voice full of disdain.

"So many people have suddenly appeared in Wasteland Era. They're poor now, but what about tomorrow? What about the day after?"

"As long as I'm willing to spend the money, why would I be afraid of not being able to buy source crystals?"

"A mere few thousand source crystals are nothing to me, Zheng Yijie!"

Zhang Heng, who remained where he was, was stunned as he watched Zheng Yijie's resolute back.

The smile on his face slowly faded.

The plan seems to have deviated slightly.

"It seems I misjudged him..."

Zhang Heng muttered to himself, casually retied the package, and tossed it over his shoulder.

"It seems I need to find a suitable target again."

......

On the other side, Zheng Yijie strode out of the safe zone.

Only when the wind blew did he feel a chill on his back.

That last bit was purely out of pride.

Now that he's calmed down, he feels a little regretful.

Five thousand Source Crystals!

With this Source Crystal, we can finally compete with that grandson of Mo Fang's "I Have a Sword"!

Such a great opportunity, and we just let it slip away?

"Oh shit!"

He cursed under his breath, feeling extremely agitated.

"Why the hell am I pretending to be so high and mighty! Why wouldn't I take the source crystals that were free? I'm such an idiot!"

But then he thought about it again and realized that what he had just said was indeed domineering.

He's Zheng Yijie, when has he ever needed anyone's pity?

Correct!

That's right!

Zheng Yijie straightened his back.

"Forget it, there's no use thinking about it now that it's already missed. I'd better finish the beginner quests and unlock remote recycling first."

Zheng Yijie was lucky; he hadn't gone far when he found a decaying dog gnawing on something next to an abandoned building.

He grabbed a nearby plank, weighed it in his hand, and thought it was just right: "You worthless stray dog, you better die!"

However, just as he was about to charge forward and wreak havoc, a deep roar came from the shadows of the building.

The corrupted dog seemed to sense something terrifying and howled as it fled.

Zheng Yijie, who had only run halfway, suddenly braked and stood still.

A colossal creature slowly emerged.

It was a wolf-like creature larger than a calf, with a sickly grayish-brown coat, bulging muscles, and eyes that gleamed with a bloodthirsty red light.

【Wild Wolf】

[Rank: Elite]

Combat Power: 350

[Combat Rank: E]

Before Zheng Yijie could finish reading the information about the huge creature in front of him, the enormous wild wolf had already locked onto him.

"Awooo—!"

With a howl, the wild wolf's four hooves flew, transforming into a gray afterimage as it pounced straight at the enemy.

"I'll blanch it!"

"I'll blanch it!!!"

Zheng Yijie was instantly terrified.

Is this the newbie zone?

Is this monster something a beginner can fight?

Which idiot designed this monster? You've got guts!

If you're so capable, give me your home address and your phone number as well.

Don't get me wrong, I just really wanted to send you some local specialties!

Zheng Yijie didn't even have time to think before he turned and ran!

He exerted every ounce of strength, swinging his legs like wheels of fire, with only one thought in his mind.

Run! Back to the safe zone!

The stench of blood grew ever closer behind him, and the heavy footsteps of the wild wolf seemed to pound on his heart.

He could even feel the beast's hot breath on the back of his neck.

The fear of death gripped him.

You should know that here, pain is rampant.

Although I've only watched the video, and while watching it, I actually felt quite happy seeing others struggling in pain.

but!

He didn't want to try it himself...

At that moment, he threw all notions of face and dignity to the winds.

All he wanted was to live!

Fortunately, he hadn't gone very far to begin with.

The outline of the safe zone is right in front of us.

Outside the safe zone.

Zhang Heng remained standing there, watching him with a leisurely air, as if he were enjoying a farce.

He looked down at Zheng Yijie, who was crawling on all fours like a strange creature, and laughed, "What are you doing? Cosplaying?"

Zheng Yijie's face instantly turned a deep liver color.

Shame, anger, fear—a mix of emotions drove him almost insane.

With his last ounce of strength, he leaped to his feet and rushed into the safe zone.

He collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, his heart pounding wildly.

Only then did he have the mind to observe the wild wolves behind him.

The wolf that had been chasing him to the point of madness suddenly froze in its lunge upon seeing Zhang Heng.

Its massive body stopped ten meters away from the safe zone, and the bloodthirsty red light instantly faded, replaced by an extreme fear.

It whimpered, tucked its tail between its legs, and its massive body trembled.

The next second, it suddenly turned around and fled into the ruins at an even faster speed than it had come, without looking back.

It was as if a ghost was chasing him.

Zheng Yijie glanced at Zhang Heng beside him, then looked at the fleeing wolf: "Did you take the wrong medicine? This is inexplicable..."