Lin Lang entered the massive vault through the opening.
His gaze swept around—
There were several boxes of food, purified water, and medical supplies piled on the ground.
On the shelves around, there were weapons like knives, electric batons, and firearms with ammunition.
There were also a few immature Superpower Fruits planted in pots! Along with some other miscellaneous items.
But he didn't need to count what they were at this moment.
In any case, he collected everything into his space in one go.
Then he calmly stepped back out.
...
After exiting.
Tang Lingyu cast an expectant look at him and asked:
"Little husband, what treasures are inside?"
Lin Lang replied:
"Empty."
"Empty?"
Tang Lingyu's eyes were filled with suspicion, clearly not believing him! But she peeked inside—
And it really was empty.
Nothing at all!
Then, Gu Fei and Lü Suran also took turns to look inside.
As a result, they all expressed their disappointment:
"Ah, I thought we had discovered a treasure trove!"
Lin Lang said lightly, "Alright, let's go back."
"Mm."
Gu Fei and the others followed behind him as they walked back.
But at that moment.
The men and women who had just been rescued all knelt down in unison, shouting to Lin Lang: "Thank you for saving us, my lord!"
Lin Lang stopped and simply said, "No need to be polite."
Although his original intention for coming here was to kill the Black Dragon, not to save anyone.
He actually felt undeserving of their gratitude.
But who told him to have such a thick skin!
After saying that.
He was about to leave.
But unexpectedly! Those people shouted again:
"My lord! Please don't go! Stay and protect us!"
"Even though the Black Dragon is dead, what if other Espers come to oppress us?"
"Please, my lord, stay! We are willing to be your servants and serve you!"
Lin Lang raised an eyebrow: "I'm also an Esper, aren't you afraid I'll oppress you?"
"No!" Those people's eyes were firm, "You are different from other Espers! You are kind-hearted and definitely won't oppress us!"
Lin Lang countered:
"You're already willing to be my servants, and you still call me kind-hearted?"
"This…" They averted their gazes but still said, "Being your servants is our own choice!"
Lin Lang sighed slightly in his heart and said, "In any case, if you're going to be someone's servants, you might as well find someone else!"
"This…"
The crowd was ultimately left speechless.
Lin Lang prepared to leave again.
But suddenly.
From the crowd.
A frail-looking woman stood up, walking towards Lin Lang while pleading:
"My lord! I am willing to be your woman! Please take me with you!"
Upon hearing this.
Gu Fei and the others' expressions changed slightly, instinctively looking at Lin Lang.
However.
Lin Lang remained unfazed, silently checking the woman's information—
[Zhang Xiaomei]
[Appearance: 6.8 points]
[Charging: 99 times]
[Loyalty: 10%]
[Return Rate: 100]
This was naturally not someone he could accept…
Lin Lang said:
"No need."
But the woman was unwilling to give up, getting closer and kneeling at Lin Lang's feet.
With a pitiful expression, she argued for herself: "My lord! Although my looks are not as good as these sisters, I am at least above average!"
"And! I have served the Black Dragon for a long time, with rich experience, and I guarantee I can provide you with a different experience!"
"Please accept me!"
At that moment.
Several other women stood up as well, imitating Zhang Xiaomei, saying: "My lord! We are willing to be your women! Please accept us too!"
Lin Lang's gaze swept over these women.
He found that their appearances were not very high.
And without exception, they had all been charged.
Lin Lang remained silent.
But his eyes clearly expressed rejection—
They were indeed all pitiful people.
But Lin Lang had his own principles.
So he advised: "Don't always place your hopes on others."
"The apocalypse is full of dangers, but it is also full of opportunities!"
"Try to make yourselves stronger! Then, naturally, no one will dare to bully you!"
After that.
He did not linger.
Taking Gu Fei and the others, he walked out of the low-rent housing complex…
Leaving behind a large group of disheveled men and women.
Standing in place, looking at each other: "We are so pitiful, yet he still refuses to stay and help us?"
"What do we do now? Should we go outside to look for supplies?"
"Impossible! That would be so exhausting!"
"And it's so dangerous outside, and we are so weak…"
"Let's wait for a kind-hearted Esper to come and save us!"
"Mm! Let's wait for a great benefactor who doesn't ask us to do anything and is willing to take care of us!"
...
Lin Lang and his group were on their way back to the Happiness Residential Complex.
Lü Suran suddenly said:
"Lin Lang, thank you."
Lin Lang asked, "Thank me for what?"
Lü Suran whispered:
"Thank you for not treating us like the Black Dragon treated those women…"
Upon hearing this.
Gu Fei and Tang Lingyu instinctively looked at Lin Lang, their expressions moved—
Yes!
Perhaps before, they hadn't truly realized.
What it meant for Lin Lang to treat them so gently! Even.
They might have thought in their hearts—
That by giving their bodies to Lin Lang, he would provide them with supplies.
This was merely a fair trade of mutual benefit!
But until today.
Seeing the hellish scenes in the Black Dragon's palace.
They finally understood.
All of this was not what they deserved!
Their bodies could originally only be exchanged for supplies, only for survival! But Lin Lang.
In addition to supplies and survival.
Also gave them abilities, dignity, freedom.
And a sense of happiness!
All of this was granted to them by Lin Lang!
In an instant!
[Gu Fei]
[Loyalty: 60%]
[Return Rate: 5000]
——
[Lü Suran]
[Loyalty: 60%]
[Return Rate: 5000]
——
[Tang Lingyu]
[Loyalty: 50%]
[Return Rate: 3000]
The loyalty of the three women surged dramatically! This was an unexpected gain.
Lin Lang felt a stir in his heart and rarely said something sweet: "Because you all deserve it."
"Oh~ Lin Lang~"
Hearing this emotionally intelligent reply!
The three women immediately felt weak in the knees, unconsciously leaning against Lin Lang!
Their eyes sparkled with stars!
Filled with deep affection! Seeing their eager expressions.
Lin Lang even suspected that if it weren't for the fact that they were in the wilderness.
They might just pounce on him and devour him alive!...
"Ahem!"
But at that moment.
The only outsider here, Leng Wei, gently coughed.
For some reason.
This woman had followed them ever since they left the low-rent housing complex.
Lin Lang turned his gaze to her, speaking calmly: "You can leave now."
Leng Wei asked: "Lin Lang, what level has your Combat Power reached? A-level? Or A+ level?"
Lin Lang replied: "That's none of your business."
Leng Wei frowned, her face changing between shades of pale and green, but she still said:
"You're very strong! I've never seen someone as strong as you!"
"I don't know…"
"Could you take me as your disciple and teach me…"
Lin Lang smiled:
"Teach you? Someone who attempted to assassinate me? If I teach you, what can you repay me with?"
"I…" Leng Wei hesitated for a moment, tentatively saying, "After I become stronger, I can be of use to you, work for you!"
Lin Lang replied:
"Your strength is decent; but what you can do, Gu Fei and the others can also do!"
This was the truth.
The gap in strength between them was not enough for Lin Lang to have any special expectations for Leng Wei!
Leng Wei asked: "Then what do you want?"
Lin Lang's greedy gaze unabashedly roamed over her impressive figure.
This made Leng Wei feel a bit uncomfortable! She immediately understood Lin Lang's answer.
But Lin Lang said:
"I never force others. You can ask yourself what you are willing to give for this?"
Upon hearing this.
Leng Wei's face flushed.
She struggled internally—
Was it her pure body, or that powerful strength? Moreover!
She was also very interested in Lin Lang himself…
In an instant.
She was extremely conflicted! But Lin Lang had no intention of waiting for her.
While she hesitated.
He had already taken Gu Fei and the others far away.
Finally!
Leng Wei made up her mind! She quickened her pace, catching up to Lin Lang: "Wait!"
Lin Lang stopped, looking at her.
Leng Wei bit her lip:
"Then! I… am willing to be your woman!"
(End of Chapter)