Chapter 213: Saving the Ruthless Mafia Boss 01

Jin Chen shook his head and took a bite of bread.

"Don't leave for now; Zhouzhou needs to keep researching the permanent detox potion here,"

This was also the result of their discussion last night.

He tapped the table, pondered for a moment, then looked at Xu Yue.

"Take a team to Xiangrong Base, cooperate with them, and use our potion as leverage."

Xu Yue also knew this base; it's said the person in charge is a former retired special forces soldier, very kind and upright.

"All right, Jin Team!"

"I have a feeling!" Zhao Huan suddenly raised her hand, wiped the grease from her mouth, and said, "As long as Brother Yu's potion is developed, the apocalypse will soon end!"

In countless past crises, they often comforted themselves this way.

But this time, their resolve was firmer than before.

Yu Rongzhou nodded, glanced at Jin Chen who had served him porridge, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

Living ordinary days together with him is also nice.

"Hurry up and eat, don't let yourself get hungry."

Jin Chen saw him dazed, scooped a spoonful of porridge and brought it to his lips, his tone gentle.

"I'll eat it myself."

With so many people around, Yu Rongzhou felt embarrassed to let Jin Chen feed him, took the bowl, and ate in small bites.

After lunch, they each got busy.

——

Half a month later, the permanent detox potion was successfully developed.

Jin Chen cooperated with the major bases, spent nearly three more months building a large rainfall device—needless to say, the manpower and material resources consumed.

But with hope, everyone felt a surge of determination, waiting only for the heavy rain to arrive.

Large amounts of detox potion and disinfectant water were mixed; on the day the rainfall device started, the major bases used broadcast to contact the people scattered across the land.

One year into the apocalypse, sweet dew fell as rain.

That rain, carrying all hope, drenched the land; amid the rising mist, people's smiles were especially precious.

The leader of Xiangrong Base also offered a solution for dealing with zombies, and, in order to establish a new homeland, launched a nationwide operation to exterminate zombies, with supplies provided by the major bases.

One year and three months into the apocalypse, the last zombie was killed.

Humanity endured nearly two years of displacement, experiencing homeland destruction, family ruin, despair and unwillingness—but finally welcomed a rebirth.

And Jin Chen also brought Yu Rongzhou to say goodbye to Long Jiang Base, the place Yu Rongzhou once hated, heading toward their new life.

——

【Congratulations, Host! Mission completed, earned 1200 points, total now 5600!】

【Main System summons, now heading to Quick Transmigration Bureau space.】

Jin Chen resumed his true form and strode swiftly toward the Counterattack Department office.

0731 hurriedly followed behind him.

"Host! The boss is looking for you—where are you going?"

"Counterattack Department."

Jin Chen planned to first go find An Yin to test him.

Unfortunately, the department head's office was empty.

This wasn't Jin Chen's first time here; during his previous stints in the Counterattack Department, he'd come to report many times, but had never examined it closely.

He walked to the filing cabinet, glanced quickly, and his gaze was drawn to a floating skull in the corner.

Just as he reached to press it, a panel suddenly appeared and blocked him.

"Task performer Jin Chen, please proceed to the Main System Space at once."

Urging order.

Jin Chen raised an eyebrow, glanced subtly at the hidden compartment behind the skull, pondered, and finally, when 0731 became utterly anxious, he stepped out of An Yin's office.

This time he had no hesitation and went straight to the Main System Space.

Unusually, as soon as he entered, his spiritual power locked the main gate, and a visible blue-light barrier spread everywhere.

He released the door handle and looked puzzled at Spirit End White Marsh.

"To summon me, you've issued the urging order and even set up a barrier—what's so important?"

"You shouldn't have rashly barged into An Yin's office."

0731 saw the atmosphere was tense, suppressed the urge to greet, and obediently went to White Marsh's feet, lying down and rubbing against them.

White Marsh's tone was stern, yet he still raised his paw and patted its head.

"Huh? You mean you know he's problematic?"

Jin Chen sat on the sofa, recalling his previous conversation with them, and couldn't help finding it amusing.

"I thought you'd trust him completely."

"I don't trust anyone completely except the master."

White Marsh's beast eyes showed some disapproval.

"Although I'm surprised you found this out so quickly, now isn't the best time to eradicate An Yin."

Jin Chen's expression remained cold, but his aura gradually rose as he rubbed the sofa fabric with his fingertips, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"Do you think An Yin isn't the one who directly caused Chenshu's soul to perish?"

"Yes, there's still a behind-the-scenes figure; An Yin is merely the pawn he planted—nothing more."

But Jin Chen was clearly dissatisfied with that explanation.

Isn't it that in every world before you found out, I have to be anxious, worrying that dark power will harm Chenshu?

The white marsh beast's pupil suddenly contracted, its tone grave.

Besides you, I am the one who most hopes the master can return safely.

It opened its beast mouth, and a spirit pearl glowing with blue light flew into Jin Chen's palm.

This spirit pearl is a relic of an ancient divine artifact; it can resist dark power. If you encounter it again in a mission world, find a way to have the master wear it.

Okay.

Jin Chen reluctantly agreed; as long as his wife wasn't harmed, that was fine, and he didn't care about anything else.

Alright, take care of your matters quickly.

He waved at 0731.

Hey, the Host has arrived!

Watching Jin Chen's retreating back, the white marsh beast's pupil flickered with a hint of struggle, then settled into calm.

——

【World transfer in progress……Transfer successful.】

Jin Chen opened his eyes and found himself in a restroom.

Following his usual habit, he wanted to first go to a safe place before accepting the memories.

【Host Host! I advise you to finish absorbing the memories in the restroom before going out.】 0731 spoke earnestly.

He had just started to rise when he paused, then sat back down.

Fortunately, this place seemed to be a relatively upscale venue, and the restroom wasn't dirty.

【Send it.】

【Transmitting this world's plot……Transmission successful!】

This is a modern world where the dark zones are unusually developed.

The antagonist Meng Fuchi, 28, is the leader of the ELF criminal organization, which includes various assassins and bounty hunters; his casinos and fighting venues thrive.

He had been roughing it in the darkness since childhood; after founding ELF, he firmly established himself in the underworld, and though his life had been dangerous, it was already much better than before.

But the protagonist Du Ruosong, one of ELF's deputy leaders, had also been rescued by Meng Fuchi from a life of licking blood off blades; yet after several years of greed, he set his sights on the leader's position.

Initially, he tried to openly and covertly seduce Meng Fuchi to no avail, then discovered that Meng Fuchi's trusted aide Liang Shu was interested in him, so he simply used Liang Shu to obtain secrets.

Taking advantage of Meng Fuchi's trust in Liang Shu, Du Ruosong repeatedly framed him: first by giving him false misleading information, leading to the mistaken killing of a core member; then by substituting a drug for his gun, framing Meng Fuchi for drug trafficking and drug use.

Although Huaguo tolerated the dark zones in this world, it cracked down severely on drugs; after Meng Fuchi was taken away by special police, he finally discovered Liang Shu's betrayal, but it was too late.

No one in the organization trusted him anymore; instead, they all grew even more fond of Du Ruosong. Meng Fuchi tried every means to escape prison, shot and killed the protagonist's beloved Liang Shu, and himself died from a gunshot wound.

So from the protagonist's BE perspective, Meng Fuchi is the antagonist who separates them forever.