Chapter 441

In silence.

Gao Yan felt proud of Lin An's performance, yet also somewhat uneasy.

One person, relying on strength, forced Wang Meng to bow, and forced the Wangjiang Military Region to consider a mutually destructive plan.

How powerful this is.

Honor and disgrace are both extinguished.

How exhilarating.

Likewise, she felt uneasy, and in Lin An's eyes she actually amounted to nothing.

Essentially, I am merely a tool.

Where is there any so-called feeling, where can one speak?

She actually wanted to win Lin An's favor, but is it useful?

Not mentioning Wen Ya, she asked herself she couldn't even compare to Mo Ling.

Looking at Wang Meng's hopeful, bitter gaze, she could only force a smile, indicating Wang Meng need not worry.

The Gao Yan I am playing did not become angry because of the previous words.

Sigh, I hope Lin An's methods will be gentler.

Although the necessary purge is estimated to come again.

During her stay at Long'an Base, she had indeed heard base members mention the purge several times.

Those who don't obey, even their graves are overgrown with grass.

After thinking.

Gao Yan decided to still kindly remind Wang Meng.

Lin An is essentially not a bad person, merely somewhat similar to Colonel Chu.

Both pursue efficiency, with not much emotion.

The words 'kind-hearted and lenient', 'compromise' do not exist.

If Wang Meng and his group still hold the notion that they are official, that they are the Military Region, and interact with Lin An, conflict will inevitably arise.

The best outcome is likely a collective 'replacement of personnel'.

Even if Wang Meng and his group have been deeply shaken by Lin An's strength, who knows if someone might act foolishly?

After pondering a moment, Gao Yan looked at the somewhat aged Wang Meng and said seriously:

"Uncle Wang."

"You have also seen Lin An's strength,"

"He has proven his ability; one could even say that a single person can deter the Military Region, right?"

Although the words were hard to hear, Wang Meng could only nod silently after listening.

That's right.

He couldn't think of a solution for even one Lin An.

Unless we really throw a nuclear bomb now, killing him while he is still fighting the corpse tide.

But what if we don't kill him?

Who could stop a Lin An harboring vengeful intent?

By then, he Wang Meng would be the sinner of the entire Wangjiang Military Region!

He can die, the high level can also die.

But the price of provoking Lin An is something he cannot bear.

It seemed like a dream.

Wang Meng never dreamed that one day he would fear an individual's strength.

Deterrence...

It is truly naked deterrence.

Seeing Wang Meng not refuting her, Gao Yan pursed her lips and continued:

"Then Uncle Wang."

"I am indeed related to Lin An."

"He also.. likes me very much."

"Of course, my father also values him greatly."

"Actually, his doing this, or rather his not showing up, is not what you previously thought."

"It is not out of fear of responsibility, nor unwillingness to rescue other survivors, nor hiding away to selfishly act like a local emperor."

"You all have misunderstood him."

In her words, Gao Yan's eyes were full of spirit.

As a member of Long'an Base, she knows how difficult it is for Lin An.

She also knows that Long'an Base actually already had a plan, after the corpse tide ended, to rescue and recruit survivors.

Facing various external doubts and slander, Lin An often bears it alone.

In her heart, Lin An is like a hero going against the flow, silently doing everything.

Unlike Awakened Ones who flaunt their slight strength, and unlike those who, upon facing slander and doubt, would rather lose their sanity to prove themselves.

Lin An always proves himself through action.

Under the budding affection, even she is looking forward to, looking forward to the day Lin An clears all accusations.

Facing Gao Yan's words on behalf of Lin An, Wang Meng no longer held his previous dissatisfaction with Lin An, and nodded.

Although, he only believed half of it.

From a soldier's perspective, Lin An should join the Military Region and serve the country.

With his strength and reputation, how much could he accomplish?

If he had stepped forward earlier, how many more people could he have saved?

As for this approach, what pressure would Lin An face and how would he get drawn into scheming and infighting?

Wang Meng had only one thought.

I die for the country; what do I care about these things?

Yes, he couldn't fault Lin An's approach, but he just couldn't stand it.

A soldier should endure any amount of grievance.

The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.

Gao Yan saw that Wang Meng still felt some resistance, and she didn't say anything about it.

She had tried to consider the problem from Lin An's perspective.

Through speculation and observation.

She felt that Lin An's idea was very simple.

People die now so that fewer will die later.

Sacrifice is unavoidable.

He cannot be trapped in meaningless struggle, nor become a tool for certain people.

Now is the apocalypse; hope is already slim.

Everything Lin An does is for that final sliver of hope.

Of course, if Lin An were present and knew Fan Bing's thoughts, he would likely remain noncommittal.

Lin An never thought about saving civilization or anything like that.

His idea is simpler than Fan Bing's filtered perspective.

To survive, grow stronger, and protect those he cares about — that's all.

As for the rest?

Everything he does is striving toward that goal.

The Meeting Room fell somewhat silent, with only Gao Yan's voice sounding:

"Uncle Wang, I will have a good talk with Lin An."

"You don't need to worry too much either."

"Just don't hold hostility toward Lin An anymore."

"The matter is very complicated, concerning my father..."

Wang Meng heard the voice, seemed thoughtful, and furrowed his brows.

Hostile?

He certainly wouldn't think of being hostile anymore.

Not to mention that Chief Gao Wang knows he laid hands on his "son-in-law"; even if he wanted to, he couldn't beat Lin An.

As for Gao Yan's later words, they instead made his heart sink.

Idly speculating, he couldn't help but imagine a bunch of political struggles.

It seems the old chief really needs Lin An's support.

But I don't know what the inside information actually is.

After a moment's thought, Wang Meng's face showed a relieved smile.

Today's shock was truly too great; he also couldn't be bothered to think about anything else.

Since Lin An has shown his strength, I'll just bow my head.

I just can't figure it out — how is this person like he's using cheats?

As if he had thought of something, he suddenly looked around, his tone serious as he gazed at the many Awakened Ones:

"Everyone! Carefully watch the entire city defense mission!"

"Record all of this broadcast footage for me!"

"After the matter ends, all Military Region Awakened Ones, take turns showing it to me once!"

"See what an Awakened One really is! See Lin An's strength! See his combat skills!"

Hate that iron cannot be made into steel.

Wang Meng glared angrily at the feigning-death Colonel Huang Yan:

"The Military Region prioritizes all supplies for you, yet you don't even have a single fighter!"

"Damn it!"

He couldn't help but curse.

Wang Meng only felt that today he was so embarrassed and also shocked; the essential problem was only one.

That the entire Wangjiang Military Region has not a single Awakened One capable of opposing Lin An.

Otherwise, why would he be so terrified?

Why would a staff officer blurt out, "Let's detonate the nuclear bomb and die together"?

Looking at the crowd with heads down, not daring to speak, Wang Meng let out a cold snort:

"Today's news will be temporarily sealed; we'll make plans after we negotiate with Long'an Base."

"If you still want to save face, then when the time comes, please humbly seek advice from them!"

Having said that, he glanced at his subordinate Huang Yan, who was reputed to be number one:

"If I go up against Lin An, will I die?"

「You can actually say something like that? 」

Huang Yan's face flushed hot, but he obediently shut his mouth.

To be honest...

Otherwise, how would he say it?

I'll die a miserable death?

I feel somewhat stifled.

Seeing Wang Meng finish his anger, Huang Yan also couldn't help glaring at the Awakened Ones who had earlier taken the opportunity to flatter him and, in passing, mock Lin An:

「Put away your little thoughts. 」

「Heh. 」

「It's that when Lin An comes to our Military Region later, you say he'll hear what you said before.. 」

「How will it be? 」

Cold sweat poured down.

The Awakened Ones who had spoken earlier all shivered, their faces ashen.

They were just going along with it, after all, that really was the case back then!

In the spacious Meeting Room, everyone, after being reprimanded in turn, obediently looked at the broadcast screen.

However, Huang Yan suddenly felt doubtful.

Lin An, it seems, is looking for what?

Why isn't he using the spiritual energy on his body? Why is he relying on physical combat?

On the screen, a large corpse tide still remained, faintly showing a trend of turmoil.

And Lin An, who kept attacking, seemed somewhat fatigued.