Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot

Although the meteorites were a collective haul, Gu Yun just said that these were the first batch they had taken out, and there were obviously more to come! Wang Tao suddenly felt so poor…

“Where did you get so many meteorites from?”

Wang Tao asked curiously.

He had raced around many places when the meteorite rain occurred last night, but he had only found seven.

“Not many meteorites fell within our Base last night, but there were quite a few outside; these were all picked up from outside.”

This was pretty much what Wang Tao had guessed.

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These people had many subordinates and a lot of planes, so their efficiency in collecting meteorites was certainly much higher than Wang Tao’s.

“Miss Qu, Mr. Wang is here.”

Gu Yun addressed one of the figures wearing a white lab coat, slender in stature, with black hair pinned up high.

The person was holding a bunch of knives, pliers, electric drills, and whatnot, destructively dissecting a meteorite while taking notes.

Upon hearing someone speak, she looked up and adjusted her black-rimmed glasses, revealing a pretty face that appeared to be in her early thirties.

[HP: 100000/100000]

[Mana: 31200/31200]

[Grade: Level 3]

A Level 3 ability user with no hidden abilities and a hundred thousand HP.

The woman didn’t show much expression upon seeing Wang Tao. When she saw Xiang Hongbin behind him, her expression turned to slight surprise, as if she’d thought of something, her brows furrowing. And when she caught sight of Lightning being led by Hong Bin, she paused, then whooshed over to Lightning’s side in an instant.

The woman bent slightly, her eyes shining as she gazed at Lightning.

“It’s a mutant beast! Can I touch it?”

“Sure.”

Wang Tao shrugged. Lightning’s charm was indeed invincible.

Lightning differed from other mutant monsters. Some creatures, like the Wild Boar Monster Wang Tao had encountered before, had undergone major changes in appearance. Wild boars weren’t good-looking to begin with, and after mutating, they became even uglier.

But Lightning was different; it retained the shape of a shepherd dog. Compared to before, it was only larger and more muscular. In non-combat situations, it didn’t look ferocious but rather had a somewhat goofy temperament.

With Wang Tao’s permission, the woman immediately grabbed Lightning and began doting on it.

“This is Miss Qu Shilin, an expert from the Hope Research Institute, and the chief consultant for this event. If you’re looking to customize a prosthesis, you can talk to her,” Gu Yun explained.

“Okay!”

Just as Wang Tao was about to greet Qu Shilin, she suddenly looked up and said to Wang Tao,

“Can I buy your dog? Name your price!”

“…Not for sale.”

Wang Tao shook his head.

Lightning was his companion; it wasn’t a matter of money.

Seeing Wang Tao reject the offer without a second thought, Qu Shilin’s brows furrowed, and then she said,

“I’m serious. Think about it. Money is not an issue!”

“Lightning is my battle companion; it has nothing to do with money.”

Wang Tao furrowed his own brows.

They had just met, and she was a stranger, yet she wanted to buy his companion?

“Its name is Lightning? Sorry, I was being presumptuous,”

Perhaps sensing Wang Tao’s annoyance, Qu Shilin apologized graciously.

Wang Tao’s frown eased.

It seemed that this woman hadn’t intended to offend; she was just too fond of Lightning.

But before he could speak, he heard Qu Shilin continuing,

“Then, can I rent it from you? I’m willing to pay! How about 100 Yuan a day?”

“?”

Wang Tao was somewhat speechless. Did this woman like Lightning so much that she was willing to pay just to take it home for cuddles?

Lightning was his good companion; how could he engage in such a betrayal of his dog’s dignity!

But 100 Yuan, huh, Wang Tao might not be impressed by the price, but this Qu Shilin clearly looks like a wealthy lady. If she could offer more money, it doesn’t seem like a bad idea… ℞âNO͍ꞖΕS̈

However, Wang Tao had a question.

“What do you want to rent Lightning for?”

Could it really be just to pet at home?

Qu Shilin replied without hesitation:

“For research, of course! Mutant beasts are hard to come by, and most of them have no intelligence, untrainable, and vicious. It’s the first time I’ve seen a mutant beast like Lightning!”

“…Lightning, come back!”

Wang Tao called out with a dark face, and Lightning immediately left Qu Shilin’s embrace, wagging its tail as it came to Wang Tao’s side.

Wang Tao petted its head and then looked somewhat speechlessly at Qu Shilin.

“Out of the question!”

Want to research Lightning? Don’t even think about it!

Who knows if Lightning would end up sliced or tormented!

Wang Tao had thought this woman liked Lightning, but she actually wanted to use Lightning as a lab rat!

“…”

Qu Shilin didn’t expect Wang Tao to refuse so decisively. She was about to say more when Gu Yun hurriedly intervened to smooth things over:

“Miss Qu, everyone is here; we can get ready to activate the meteorite.”

“Oh, almost forgot!”

Qu Shilin smacked her forehead and then instructed everyone:

“You discuss among yourselves where to start, and make sure the agreements you’ve signed with each other are ready. Let’s not waste any time!”

“Alright.”

Everyone agreed in unison.

Then Qu Shilin turned to look at Wang Tao again.

“Are you really not willing to rent him out? I swear, I promise not to hurt it!”

She was still somewhat hopeful.

“It’s not up for discussion.”

Wang Tao shook his head.

“Fine then…”

Qu Shilin was a bit disappointed, but Wang Tao could tell she hadn’t given up yet.

This made Wang Tao frown.

This was his first contact with someone from the Hope Research Institute, and it wasn’t going very smoothly… He had wanted to get Xiang Hongbin a set of custom prosthesis, but now that seemed difficult.

Still, Wang Tao was prepared to give it a try.

“Miss Qu, I heard that Hope Research can make custom prostheses. Could you make a set for a friend? We can negotiate the price.”

As Wang Tao said this, he felt a bit nervous. He was worried that Qu Shilin might use Lightning as a bargaining chip. If that were the case, he would need to make a tough decision…

Qu Shilin glanced back at Xiang Hongbin.

“Him?”

“Yes.”

Wang Tao was braced for rejection or some form of leverage. But to his surprise, Qu Shilin nodded readily.

“Of course, there’s no problem! Once we’re back at the base, you can bring him to see me anytime.”

“Huh?” Wang Tao paused, then uncertainly added, “Are there no strings attached?”

Qu Shilin gave him a look.

“What strings attached? You don’t think I would take the opportunity to blackmail you with Lightning, do you? What kind of person do you take me for? Besides, if you provide me with a research subject, I should be thanking you! How about this, I won’t charge any money, just let him cooperate with me well.”

After speaking, Qu Shilin slightly toyed with her eye, and it seemed as if a cold light flickered within.

Xiang Hongbin: “…”

He suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

Wait, can’t you ask for my opinion first, seeing as I’m the person concerned?

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