Chapter 96: The Legendary Brother Lu
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
On the way to the cafeteria, both parties learned each other’s names.
Chang Yi behaved just like a well-behaved child, never revealing his “domineering” side.
Meanwhile, Eileen remained numb and motionless, almost like a walking vegetable.
However, Chang Yi was indeed lacking in strategy and patience.
After a hearty meal, Chang Yi finally could not help but probe, “What’s the highest level of Awakened over here?”
“Level 3, but there are two Level 4s on Guangping Street, and then there’s Brother Lu.”
“What’s Brother Lu’s level again? 1 don’t know, but he’s definitely above Level 5.”
Although he clearly heard this information through his Mind Listening communication, Gao Junyi still asked, “Mr. Changyi, your strength must be extraordinary. May I know what level you are?”
Chang Yi rolled his eyes in his heart.
‘You’re asking the obvious.’
‘And, if you don’t answer my question, you fat guy, you’re dead meat!’
Of course, Chang Yi could not say that.
That unknown Brother Lu had indeed brought tremendous pressure to Chang Yi, so he felt he should play it safe.
“Level 5,” Chang Yi obediently replied, causing Bai Tianyu and Gao Junyi to exclaim in unison.
“Mr. Chang Yi is so strong!” ‘Level 5 probably can’t beat Brother Lu.’
“Mr. Chang Yi is truly exceptional!” ‘Level 5 is definitely not Brother Lu’s match.’
Chang Yi felt a bit numb…
‘So, how strong was that Brother Lu exactly?!’
‘The two of you keep nagging in your hearts. 1 can’t just act recklessly!’
For the first time, Chang Yi felt that his Mind Listening did not seem to be that useful…
Before Chang Yi could think more about it, Gao Junyi spoke again.
“But Mr. Chang Yi, according to our research, it seems challenging to cultivate Level 5 Awakened in Nanxiang City. May 1 ask where Mr. Chang Yi obtained a full ten Level 4 zombie crystals?”
As soon as the question was asked, Gao Junyi gave himself a little slap.
“You see, my mouth is too fast. This matter is indeed not easy to talk about. If Mr. Chang doesn’t want to share, just ignore what I said just now.””In fact, there’s nothing too secretive about it. Since Mayor Gao wants to know, I’ll briefly explain.”
“Come on, 1’11 punish myself with a drink.”
Gao Junyi downed a gla.s.s of 52-degree Moutai without changing his expression, but he was about to say something when he heard Chang Yi laugh.
“In fact, there’s nothing too secretive about it. Since Mayor Gao wants to know, 1’11 briefly explain.”
“The opportunities for me to advance to Level 5 are all in the Black Mist.”
As soon as Chang Yi finished speaking, whether it was Gao Junyi, Bai Tianyu, or Huo Sheng, who was observing everything through the monitoring screen, they were all stunned.
Gao Junyi heard Huo Sheng’s voice in his ear, and he remained composed as he followed Huo Sheng’s instruction and asked again.
“The Black Mist, are you sure?”
Chang Yi spread his hands. “Why would I lie about this?”
Indeed, there was no need to lie about this.
Chang Yi could have lied, but there was no point.
Firstly, lies always had loopholes, and Chang Yi was not adept at lying.
Secondly, the opportunity to become a Level 5 Awakened one was within the Black Mist, but that place was not somewhere ordinary people could explore. Even for a chosen one like Chang Yi, he would only have a slim chance of survival if he went in. The chances of these Awakened ones with only a single superpower coming out alive were extremely slim.
Even if the officials could find a way to advance within the Black Mist, it would take time, and with that time, Chang Yi could learn more about Brother Lu’s background.
By that time, matters like the Black Mist would become irrelevant.
Thinking of this, Chang Yi suddenly realized a problem.
He asked carefully, “Hasn’t anyone explored the Black Mist here?”
Gao Junyi shook his head and said, “Of course we’ve explored it. Unfortunately, we lost contact after entering the Black Mist. After a few attempts, we stopped trying. Today, Mr. Chang Yi telling us about the opportunity to reach Level 5 in the Black Mist really helped us a lot.
After Gao Junyi said this, he downed another gla.s.s. Chang Yi smiled and joined him for a sip, before asking again, “Even Brother Lu hasn’t been inside?”
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere at the dining table became tense.
Until Chang Yi laughed and said, “My ears are very sharp, it’s my superpower. Earlier, in the corridor, 1 overheard many people discussing Brother Lu. Brother Lu should be the strongest Awakened here, right? So, Brother Lu has never explored the Black Mist?”
Gao Junyi and Bai Tianyu exchanged glances, and it was not until they heard Huo Sheng’s voice again that Gao Junyi said, “Yes, Brother Lu hasn’t gone in.” Mind Listening let Chang Yi know that this was true.
He took a sip of white wine and smiled, “Then he must not be an Awakened who is Level 5 or above, right?”
There was no need for Gao Junyi and Bai Tianyu to say anything. Mind Listening had already given Chang Yi the answer.
Bai Tianyu: ‘Brother Lu is not a Level 5 Awakened, but he is definitely stronger than a Level 5 Awakened!”
Gao Junyi: “So what does this person mean by his words? He deliberately changed the topic to Brother Lu and even said that Brother Lu is definitely not a Level 5 Awakened. Hiss, he has ill intentions.”
This puzzled Chang Yi again.
Gao Junyi’s thoughts did not matter, but Bai Tianyu’s thoughts were problematic.
It was not Level 5, but it was stronger than Level 5.
So what ability did this Brother Lu have?
At the dining table, no one spoke for a long time.
Until Gao Junyi smiled and said, “Mr. Chang, how about we stop here for today? You must be tired after coming all the way here. Why don’t you rest for the day and we can continue tomorrow?”
Chang Yi thought for a moment and nodded, “Alright.”
The original plan was to lay everything on the table.
But that Brother Lu was truly baffling Chang Yi.
Chang Yi felt that it was necessary to interact with Brother Lu first before discussing anything else.
“Can you introduce me to Brother Lu tomorrow?”
In response to his last question, Chang Yi saw Gao Junyi nod slightly, “I need to apply to the higher-ups. I hope Mr. Chang Yi will understand.”
“Understand, understand.”
Chang Yi’s arrival was like a pebble thrown into water, causing a slight ripple.
However, these minor ripples did not affect Lu Ming.
After a calm and fulfilling day, it was Sunday, the 92nd day of the Apocalypse Calendar.
Lu Ming got up early as usual and began his daily routine exercises, while Chang Yi snuggled with Eileen and slept until mid-morning.
Opening his sleepy eyes, Changyi freshened up quickly, and it was already lunchtime.
Seeing the table full of dishes, Changyi’s appet.i.te was whetted, and as he ate, he activated his Mind Listening and Heat Vision.
However, he realized that there was only Gao Junyi around him; the other people from the official shelter were crowded on the other side, within the range of his Heat Vision but outside the effective range of Mind Listening.
Realizing that his actions and words from yesterday might have alarmed them, Changyi straightforwardly asked Gao Junyi after finishing the meal, “Can I see Brother Lu now?”
Gao Junyi looked hesitant and said, “Brother Lu doesn’t want to see anyone today. Mr.. Chang, what do you think…”