Apocalypse: The Primordial Pearl Recognizes Its Master, Starting with Infinite Space

"Mr. Lin? Is that you?"

The RV door opened gently, and He Meijiao leaned out. She had changed into a clean set of sportswear, her complexion had improved significantly, her cheeks had a healthy glow, and there was still a hint of sleepiness in her eyes.

"Well, how was your rest?" Lin Chen asked with a smile.

He Meijiao's gaze swept over the group of women in white coats behind Lin Chen, whose expressions were a mixture of bewilderment and surprise, and she paused slightly.

She quickly got out of the car and bowed deeply to Lin Chen: "Thank you... Mr. Lin. This place is so wonderful, I slept very soundly, it felt like... I was brought back to life."

"No need to be so polite." Lin Chen nodded, then briefly introduced He Meijiao to the pharmacists, "This is He Meijiao, a survivor who arrived here before you."

After he finished speaking, a thought flickered in his mind.

On the neatly trimmed grass, five RVs of various styles quietly appeared, standing side by side with He Meijiao's. Immediately afterwards, piles of women's clothing, toiletries, and basic necessities appeared neatly beside the RVs.

"You can allocate these RVs to yourselves." He then pointed to the supplies he had just taken out: "These are daily necessities. This place is absolutely safe, but do not stray far from this area for now, and do not attempt to explore any distant places."

After giving his instructions, Lin Chen said, "You all rest here for now. I have other things to take care of."

They then took out a large amount of food and water.

"Mr. Lin!"

Just as he was about to leave, Yang Na suddenly spoke up.

Her face showed hesitation, but her eyes held a desperate urgency.

"Is there anything else?" Lin Chen turned around.

Yang Na's gaze was intense, and her speech unconsciously quickened: "Mr. Lin... I know this may be going too far, but since you have the ability to save us... could you please try to find some other colleagues in the hospital?"

There must still be doctors and nurses alive in the inpatient wards, emergency room, and operating rooms! Many of them are experts in their respective fields, with superb medical skills! If you establish a shelter in the future, they will definitely be a vital asset!

She paused, lowering her voice but sounding even more urgent: "Also... in the emergency room, there's a doctor named Li Zhiyuan... if it's convenient for you, could you check... whether he's still alive?"

As she finished speaking, her eyes held a complex expression, a hint of unspeakable worry, and some deep-seated emotion.

"Sister Yang! At a time like this, why are you still bothering with that scumbag?" Xu Qian couldn't help but interject, her tone indignant.

"Xiaoqian!" Qian Muyao quickly grabbed her sleeve and whispered a reminder, "Li Zhiyuan is, after all, Sister Yang's legal husband..."

Although she tried to lower her voice, it didn't escape Lin Chen's ears.

Husband? Scumbag?

Yang Na ignored Xu Qian and offered no explanation, but stared intently at Lin Chen, her eyes burning with the last glimmer of cautious hope.

Ever since witnessing Lin Chen's incredible abilities, some long-extinguished thoughts in her heart have been rekindled, burning more intensely than ever before.

Lin Chen stared at Yang Na, remaining silent for a long time.

The silence felt like an invisible pressure, causing Yang Na, who had initially mustered the courage to make her request, to gradually blush and her eyes to dart away, revealing a hint of unease and anxiety.

Lin Chen finally spoke slowly, just as she was about to succumb to his scrutinizing gaze:

"Dr. Yang, I can try to save other doctors and nurses who might still be alive in the hospital. But you also know that this is the apocalypse, resources are limited, and dangers lurk everywhere."

This is not a charity shelter, nor is it a hospital in peacetime. I cannot and will not take everyone away. Only those who are of good character, highly skilled, and, at least for now, willing to accept and abide by my rules will be saved.

I cannot tolerate the existence of disloyal individuals within the team who might betray us at crucial moments.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Yang Na's slightly trembling eyelashes, and continued, "I respect the medical profession, which saves lives, and I understand your value. But Dr. Yang, you know better than I do—even the noblest profession has its shadows beneath the sunlight. I don't discriminate based on status, but I must screen. Because one 'maggot' could destroy the entire hard-won safe environment."

These cold, realistic words left Yang Na with mixed feelings. She took a deep breath, suppressed her turbulent emotions, and whispered, "I understand... Mr. Lin, I understand."

She knew better than anyone else that if these medical workers weren't still of use, and if they hadn't shown that precious glimmer of humanity in their desperate situation, this mysterious and powerful Mr. Lin probably wouldn't have even given them a second glance, let alone gone to the trouble of saving them.

"I will search and give opportunities," Lin Chen's voice turned cold, "but if anyone fails my 'test' along the way, I will not hesitate to give up. Even if that person is your former colleague, a longtime friend, or even a family member..."

His gaze fell on Yang Na's face again, and he said, word by word, "Even yourself. If you have any ulterior motives, or cross my bottom line, don't blame me for being... ruthless."

The last two words fell lightly, yet weighed a ton.

Yang Na's heart skipped a beat, and her voice trembled slightly: "I... understand. It won't happen."

Lin Chen said no more, gave everyone a deep look, then disappeared and returned to the pharmacy.

Instead of continuing to pound on the railings, the zombies began to wander through every corner of the hospital.

His goal was not only to save lives, but also to collect as many of the remaining valuable resources of this top-tier hospital as possible. The laboratory, radiology room, central pharmacy, equipment room, and even the still movable beds, wheelchairs, oxygen cylinders, and monitors in the inpatient department were all put into his storage space.

During the process, whenever he encountered a survivor, he would quietly approach, observe, and then reveal himself.

Instead of stating his intentions directly, he quietly set up a "trial":

Resource competition: Disguise yourself as a seriously injured fugitive, "accidentally" enter the hideout with a small amount of conspicuous food, and observe whether the first reaction of the people is to grab it, to be suspicious, or to care for others first.

Pressure of quotas: claiming that their ability is limited and "can only take half of the people", they coldly watch who voluntarily gives up their place and who secretly sabotages and excludes others.

Professional bottom line: Quietly place a weakened zombie in a confined space and observe whether the medical staff instinctively protect the patient or only care about their own escape or even push others to the side.

Perhaps because the apocalypse has only been going on for a short time, many people have not yet revealed their true nature, and most medical staff have held on to their principles even in dire circumstances, which has allowed Lin Chen to gain a lot of talent this time.

Those who pass the test, regardless of age or gender, will be rescued by Lin Chen and temporarily placed in the Creation Pearl space. Those who fail the test will essentially become Lin Chen's new source of zombie crystal cores.