C9 You Want to Slack Off?

Despite further negotiations, Chu Lin only managed to bargain for a total of ten Beast Cores from Han Dong.

Angry at how he could not get more, Chu Lin secretly called him a cheapskate.

Even so, the ten Beast Core turned into 1000 energy points and entered Chu Lin's body.

After accumulating the statistics, they realized that Weiyang was barely holding on in its current state. Not only did many people die or get injured, but the camp itself was in dire need of medicine.

The next day, Han Dong gathered all the Awakened Practitioners and sent them on a mission.

"The main goal of this mission is to gather as much medicine as we can in this short time. Each person will be in charge of a small group of soldiers."

Han Dong went straight to the point.

"I will give everyone the whole day to do so. No matter how much you end up finding, just make sure to return by the end of the day."

Han Dong then took out a map that showed the surrounding areas of the camp — separated into four different sections: A, B, C and D.

"There is a high probability of finding the specific type of medicine in each of the four areas marked. Each person will lead a small team and head to their assigned areas to collect them."

Han Dong pointed at the four areas on the map and said.

"The Central Royal City's replenishment rate for our camp is far too slow. If we sit still and do nothing, only death awaits us in the end. Furthermore, there are still a lot of injured people waiting to be treated."

"Area A is mine."

Ning Feng spoke first with a vexed expression. At this moment, his hand was still wrapped in bandages. It was obvious that the injury caused by Chu Lin's counterattack yesterday was not light.

"I, Tie Niu, will not be picking. You guys choose first and leave the rest to me."

Tie Niu said in a low, muffled voice. In addition to his tall and burly figure, he gave off a great sense of security to the others around him.

"Oh, Xiao Lin Lin, you can pick first."

Hong Moli said with a charming voice.

"Hehe, since you just awakened and haven't used your Gene Drug yet, why don't you go to Area D? That place is much safer and more suitable for a coward like you."

At this moment, a mocking voice sounded out.

That voice belonged to Ning Feng. Staring directly at Chu Lin, he did not seem to have any good intentions as his tone was full of ridicule.

"Hmm? I wonder who was the one who get their ass kicked?"

Chu Lin smiled faintly.

"Area D it is."

"Damn you…"

Ning Feng was just about to flare up until he felt Han Dong's gaze pointing directly at him like sharp daggers. Under such a ruthless stare, he could only remained silent and restrain his emotions.

Since you picked Area D youself, don't blame me if you end up dying!

Having been to Area D before, Ning Feng knew of the dangers that came with that area as he barely managed to escape only after killing dozens of Blood-Thirsty Furious Ants.

Furthermore, he also knew that the Ant Queen dwelled in that exact place, making that area even more threatening.

If it wasn't for his wind elemental skills — which gave him a huge advantage in speed — he probably would not have been able to escape that place so easily.

Thinking back to that time, Ning Feng could not help but feel a cold shiver down his spine. Thus, Chu Lin choosing to explore Area D was equivalent to choosing death.

As a result of his young age and lack of wisdom, Chu Lin ended up being affected by such an obvious provocation.

Seeing how Chu Lin chose Area D after being provoked, they shook their heads as their opinions of him plummeted.

Meanwhile, Hong Moli chose Area C while Tie Niu ended up with Area B.

"Alright, now that all the areas have been assigned to each team, let's hurry up and prepare the equipment needed. We'll meet here again in half an hour before leaving!" Han Dong slammed the meeting table and dismissed the group.

"Commander, Yu Zhen has requested to participate in the mission!" At this time, a figure in the barracks suddenly spoke up.

Yu Zhen, who was currently sitting in a wheelchair, looked at Han Dong with pure determination.

Although he had lost his legs from his previous battle, he was nevertheless an Awakened Practitioner who possessed a certain level of fighting prowess in addition to his experience in battle.

"Stay in the camp and recuperate for now. Since your gene chain is still quite unstable, it will collapse easily if not looked after. Thus, you are in no condition to fight right now."

Han Dong refused Yu Zhen's request but added.

"I have already requested a suitable weapon for you from the Central Royal City. When that weapon arrives, you can then go back to the battlefield."

"Thank you, commander!"

Yu Zhen revealed a grateful expression.

With that, the Awakened Practitioners quickly left the barracks and began to prepare for the mission.

Chu Lin was also about to leave, but he was suddenly stopped by Yu Zhen.

"What's wrong, Uncle Yu?" Chu Lin asked.

"Ning Feng is a vengeful person. If he wants you to go to Area D, there will certainly be dangers waiting for you."

Yu Zhen frowned and said with concern.

"It's fine, Uncle Yu. I'm just going to gather some medicine," Chu Lin laughed.

Unbeknownst to the others, Chu Lin did not choose Area D because he fell for Ning Feng's provocations. Instead, he chose it sicne it was the furthest location away from the camp.

With that in mind, there would surely be many Blood-Thirsty Furious Ants there for him to fight.

After all, Chu Lin urgently needed to extract the Blood-Thirsty Furious Ant's gene to improve and complete his own gene chain.

If he manages to complete the gene chain, he would then be able to acquire his first skill — further enhancing his combat strength.

Only by constantly increasing his strength could he survive in this hellish world.

Chu Lin was well aware of that point.

"This bag contains all of my Beast Cores. Since I'll remain in the camp, it will be useless for me. Instead, I'll be giving it to you."

Yu Zhen took out a small cloth bag — filled with the Beast Cores of varying sizes that he had previously saved up.

"Be careful. You must return alive."

In this period, Beast Cores have already replaced the hard currency previously used by humans a few thousand years ago.

Chu Lin kept the bag of Beast Cores and smiled at Yu Zhen, "Don't worry, Uncle Yu."

With more than thirteen Beast Cores in the bag, Chu Lin proceeded to converted all of them into energy.

"Hmm... a total of 2500 energy. Surely, I wouldn't fail every single extraction, right? That would be far too absurd!

Chu Lin took a quick glance at his total energy.

2500 energy was enough for him to extract 25 times. Even with approximately a 20% success rate, it would certainly be enough for Chu Lin to complete his first gene chain.

The team that followed Chu Lin was led by Hu Biao. Once the vice-captain of Yu Zhen's exploration team, he was also familiar with Chu Lin.

After their preparations, the four squads dispersed and headed in four different directions from the Weiyang campsite.

A moment later, Hu Biao arrived in front of Chu Lin with a strange expression on his face.

"Lord Chu Lin, isn't our direction... a bit off from the area we're heading towards?"

Following Chu Lin's lead, it didn't seem like they were heading towards Area D. Although the pathing was not too far off, they were nevertheless straying further and further away from Area D.

"Can he really lead us? Why was I assigned to this brat's team?"

A middle-aged man in the group grumbled with disdain.

"To actually lead us in the wrong direction... Oh well, as long as you don't bring us to the lair of the Blood-Thirsty Furious Ants."

"What did you say?" Hu Biao glared at the man and shouted angrily.

"If you don't like me, you may leave by yourself. I'll make sure that no one stops you."

Chu Lin glanced at the middle-aged man and said without a care.

Hearing those words, the middle-aged man immediately fell silent.

Since he's not even an entry-level warrior, he'd surely die if he were to bump into any monsters alone.

Without telling anyone in his group, Chu Lin purposely strayed from the original path to take a detour instead.

After the previous meeting ended, Hong Moli secretly slipped a piece of paper with a completely different route drawn on it into his hand as she left.

Since Ning Feng wanted him to choose Area D, it meant that Area D was potentially filled with dangerous monsters.

However, Chu Lin almost did not intend to completely trust Hong Moli. God knows what that witch-like woman had up her sleeves.

After trekking for about two hours, Chu Lin ordered his team to stop a short distance away from Area D.

"Take a short break here for half an hour," Chu Lin announced.

"Huh? Lord Chu Lin, we have almost arrived at Area D, but... you want us to rest now?" Hu Biao scratched his head at a complete loss.

"We're almost there, so why are we stopping? Are you trying to slack off?" The middle-aged man shouted irritatingly.