After Apocalypse, I Got Rich With Superpower

Chapter 86: Chapter 84 Departure

Chapter 86: Chapter 84 Departure

Zhang Yu was evidently unhappy and secretly asked her brother, Zhang Qi, in private, “Did I drag Sister Pan’er down? If it weren’t for me, she wouldn’t need to leave the base. It’s very dangerous outside.”

“I’m not sure. Brother Xuedong didn’t tell me either. I just went to ask, but I didn’t find anything out. Everyone’s here now. You should follow the learning closely. With Sister not here, you have to protect the base’s safety. We need to make an effort, this is our home.”

“I understand.”

Zhang Yu bowed her head, feeling quite distressed.

Li Pan wasn’t aware of how sensitive Zhang Yu’s thoughts were. If she had been there, she would have teased her for overthinking. ‘I’m off to make money,’ she would have said.

At dinner with everyone, Xue Dong noticed Zhang Yu’s lack of cheer and understood what she was thinking.

“Stop worrying. Your sister was invited to give treatment. This time they’re paying a lot of money, and once she comes back, our farm won’t be short of money for a whole year. All of these expenses are now secured.”

“Is it because of us that the farm is held back?”

Yang Zhengfei was young but had a sharp mind.

“Nonsense. I hired you all to save money.”

“Brother, you’re lying. You’re paying us adult prices, which aren’t cheap.”

Xie Ling didn’t give an inch.

“So, my words don’t carry weight now?”

Xue Dong glared.

“Alright, stop your whining and sentiment. This is our home, and we all need to contribute. Focus more on learning skills and worry about the farm rather than spouting nonsense. Lingzi, later on calculate this month’s accounts. We’ll soon harvest wheat and rapeseed. The store needs to sell oil and flour.”

Sun Wenwen was straightforward and decisive, firmly managing those kids.

“Oh, got it. Are we still selling the boxed meals?”

“Not for now. Let’s take a break. Everyone needs to work in the fields. Just having one person keep watch in the store is enough.”

“Okay.”

The farm was bustling with collective effort and eagerness to take responsibility, so there was no need for Li Pan to worry. Gao Wenbin brought his teammates over to work, and with payment on the line, everyone worked efficiently and without slacking, all treating each other like family, never having been short on meat during their time at the farm, always working hard.

Meanwhile, Li Pan had already arrived at the base to meet the people from the East Mountain Base.

They had brought a few team members over for treatment first.

Hiding any further was pointless now. They would meet anyway, and tracing back would allow anyone to guess who was involved.

The Base Commander indicated that since she had advanced to high-level, she needed to gradually show herself, no longer hiding away. They hadn’t done anything shameful; this was an accomplishment that shouldn’t be kept from everyone forever. It wasn’t fair to her.

“Hello, we are from the East Mountain Base. These are our teammates. Thank you for your trouble. We have already discussed the compensation and travel expenses with the Base Commander. The contracts have been checked. Please take a look.”

The Base Commander had already reviewed everything beforehand and wouldn’t allow their own people to suffer a loss.

After scanning briefly and confirming there were no issues, Li Pan signed her name and stamped her thumbprint.

“Let’s start now, so we don’t delay the patients’ time. I’ve brought food and drinks.”

“Thank you very much.”

The East Mountain Base was deeply grateful that Li Pan was so considerate, bowing in thanks.

They had brought six people, all suffering from serious ailments, as varied as can be.

It took Li Pan just over an hour to treat them, completely curing their illnesses. All of them were high-level superpower users, each strong in combat.

“Thank you!”

The six stood straight and saluted her.

“Let’s go then. Aren’t there others waiting? I’ve brought food and drink.”

“Right, no dawdling, get in the car and let’s move.”

The Base Commander opened the car door, ushering Li Pan to the back seat.

They needed to drive, as flying was not an option with the risk of attacks from Mutated Birds, which would only increase the danger. By car, they could abandon it and run if necessary; there was no escaping mid-air in a plane.

East Mountain Base wasn’t too far, but it would still be nearly a day’s drive. With three drivers who could take turns and being high-level superpower users themselves, plus the six healed teammates, they had plenty of combat power.

Four cars set off at once, indistinguishable from one another. Li Pan sat in the middle vehicle, the second one, to ensure her safety.

The journey is still long. Before getting on the vehicle, Li Pan called Xue Dong and decided to take a nap on the bus to pass the time.

After waking from the nap, they made a stop midway to allow everyone to take a break.

Li Pan and a female teammate went out to use the restroom.

Upon returning, everyone ate the food they brought with them to prepare for continuing their journey.

The people of East Mountain Base were concerned for their brother and drove quickly, eager to return.

The teammate was about to achieve Zhenhua but was unexpectedly poisoned while rescuing a comrade. The base was particularly anxious. It’s not easy to produce one with Zhenhua, and at all costs, they couldn’t afford to lose him. They paid a heavy price to stabilize his condition and reached out to an old friend for help.

The East Mountain Base Commander and their leader have been good friends for many years, so he didn’t hesitate to ask for aid.

Truth be told, the Base Commander was quite hesitant, reluctant to let Li Pan leave the base. There was too much danger and her safety couldn’t be guaranteed.

But both officially and privately, this was one of their own, a child they had raised, and they had feelings involved. Really afraid that they couldn’t protect her well, but the repeated earnest requests from the old friend, who also offered three Mid-level Growing Spiritual Plants for Li Pan to choose from, convinced the Base Commander to agree in order to secure some benefits for her.

Finally, at a little past eleven at night, they arrived at East Mountain Base and drove straight into the compound.

The East Mountain Base Commander was anxiously waiting at the entrance.

“Old Huang, you’ve arrived. I’ve been so anxious waiting.”

“Good evening, Base Commander.”

Li Pan greeted politely.

“Good child, I hate to put you through this trouble. It’s already very late; you should rest first.”

The East Mountain Base Commander noticed the young girl was not without weariness.

Li Pan shook her head, “I want to see the patient first. Once he’s treated, I’ll be at ease tomorrow. The patient can’t wait.”

They were here to treat the sick, no time for propriety.

“Okay then, you’ve worked hard. This way, please. We’ll get some food ready and eat later.”

“Alright.”

Li Pan was led to a single dormitory room.

As soon as she entered, she was greeted with a strong scent. It wasn’t a foul smell, but an overpowering fragrance that even made the eyes sting.

“What a strong scent.”

The Base Commander also rubbed his eyes, which were nearly tearing up from the fragrance. How could it be so potent?

“It’s caused by a Mutant Poison Flower. After returning, the person fell into a coma and hasn’t awakened. I’ve had a Water Power user temporarily seal his legs, saving his life. Miss, he got like this trying to save someone; please, I beg you.”

The East Mountain Base Commander pleaded with a bow, tears in his eyes.

“Let me take a look. Don’t worry just yet. I’ll do my absolute best,” Li Pan assured him with a gentle smile, stepping forward to examine.

Without getting too close to the patient, she sent out tendrils from the Star Tree to investigate.

The patient’s legs were entwined with green vines, which were growing out of his flesh, his blood serving as their nourishment.

Many Mutant Plants feed on blood – a truly horrific fact.

“He can be treated. Everyone, step back,” Li Pan directed as she turned around.

The Base Commander quickly ushered his comrades to move back.

The Star Tree appeared inside the room, and Li Pan caressed its tendrils affectionately, “It left quite a bit of its core in this person’s body; go and consume it. This trip won’t be in vain for you.”

The Star Tree swayed its tendrils, joyfully lunging forward and wrapping its layers around the person.

This Poison Flower was too greedy, attempting to devour the teammate on the verge of Zhenhua, his flesh and blood capable of advancing the flower to the next stage by leaving its core inside him – otherwise, why would there be vines growing from his legs?

The teammate was also fighting for his life, constantly struggling against the plant’s core. Water Power users of insufficient rank couldn’t save him.

In fact, Li Pan’s Absolute Healing was a very niche specialty; not all Star Trees possessed this ability, and each Star Tree’s awakened talents were different.

Those awakened with Star Trees were fewer than five, each with unique abilities. Even similar, none were identical.