Chapter 41 – Hidden Mission, Unexpected Gains

A chill ran through Xiao Wuwang’s heart as an unprecedented sense of mortal danger surged within him.

At the same time, his mind raced, searching for a way to deal with the situation.

Escaping now was definitely not an option. Although his attributes had improved, he certainly couldn’t outrun bullets.

If he didn’t handle this well, he might very well meet his end here!

Suddenly, he remembered the electronic card he had found earlier in the secret room. That card might be the key.

Thinking this, Xiao Wuwang didn’t hesitate for a moment. He quickly retrieved the electronic card from his Portable Space and swiped it as fast as he could across the sensor area.

“Beep—”

“Privileges authentication passed.”

After the electronic announcement, the alarm instantly fell silent, and the door slowly opened.

At the same time, the gun barrels extending from the ceiling and walls stopped and retracted back into their original positions.

Having narrowly escaped disaster, Xiao Wuwang let out a long sigh of relief, but his nerves remained taut. He cautiously entered the core data room.

Inside, rows of massive server cabinets were arranged.

Confirming there was no danger, Xiao Wuwang directly stored all the server cabinets into his Portable Space.

Instead of receiving a message about obtaining Electronic Components after breaking them down, however, he got—

[Ding!]

[Breaking down the server cabinet set will grant you the Basic Evolution Potion production formula. Break down?]

[Yes/No]

The system’s Notice clearly sounded in Xiao Wuwang’s mind. This sudden change couldn’t help but make him pause briefly, before a flash of wild joy appeared in his eyes.

This was actually the production formula for the Basic Evolution Potion?!

This was far more valuable than just a few simple enhancement potions!

With this Blueprint, he would have the opportunity to produce potions continuously in the future!

This was an Evolution Potion, after all!

Who wouldn’t want to use one if given the chance?

It was easy to imagine that as long as he could successfully mass-produce it, he could amass a vast amount of resources through it!

Of course, medicines and potions required a Configuration Station to craft, so he still needed to find one.

Moreover, since the Basic Evolution Potion was a Level 3 medicine, the Configuration Station also needed to be Level 3 or higher to meet the production requirements.

And this wasn’t the end!

Because in the near future, Xiao Wuwang would also acquire an Artisan Workbench. Combined with his Talent, as long as he had Evolution Potions, he would have the chance to upgrade the basic ones to intermediate, or even advanced levels!

“This is truly an unexpected harvest!” Xiao Wuwang forcefully suppressed the excitement in his heart.

Just obtaining this formula alone made him feel this trip was worthwhile!

However, obtaining this formula wasn’t simple.

First, he had to fully explore the Hidden Mission related to Silva to get the electronic card, and subsequently obtain the hidden electronic card.

Moreover, he had to be bold yet meticulous. If he hadn’t been decisive enough when opening the door, he might not only have failed to gain any benefits but also paid with his life.

But the reward was worthy of the risk he had taken!

After looting the core data room, there was nothing else on the underground fifth floor worth lingering for.

Xiao Wuwang then took the elevator to the -4th floor.

There were more Zombies on the -4th floor than on the -5th.

But they still couldn’t pose any real obstacle for Xiao Wuwang.

After looting the entire floor, he only obtained a batch of Electronic Components and Mechanical Parts.

The harvest was just so-so.

Next, Xiao Wuwang headed straight for the -3rd floor.

This time, he did not take the elevator up.

Since the space on Level -3 was several times larger than the two floors below, it was also the most populated level. Moreover, during the virus outbreak, a large number of personnel from other laboratories had just arrived for research and training, bringing the total number of humans on this floor to two or three thousand.

Even if only half of them were Converted into Zombies, gathering them would be no different from a small-scale Zombie horde.

He had no desire to open a door and be immediately overwhelmed by Zombies. In such a scenario, no matter how strong he was, he would likely be unable to escape death.

He cautiously ascended to Level -3 via the fire escape.

“Creak!”

Xiao Wuwang quietly opened the fire door, the sound piercingly loud in the silent environment.

His heart tightened, and he immediately sidestepped behind the door, alertly waiting for any reaction from outside.

However, after a long while, there was still no movement outside.

Xiao Wuwang cautiously peeked out. The corridor was dim and eerie, with flickering lights that seemed on the verge of extinguishing at any moment.

The walls were splattered with dark red bloodstains, and dismembered corpses lay scattered across the floor, appearing especially terrifying in the gloomy, cramped space.

The stench of decay and the overwhelming sight of blood alone would be enough to make an ordinary person vomit uncontrollably and weaken at the knees.

Fortunately, Xiao Wuwang had returned through Rebirth and had witnessed far more gruesome and horrifying scenes than this.

Suppressing his discomfort, he carefully made his way along the corridor.

He didn’t encounter a single Zombie until he reached the elevator.

He called the elevator up, and once the doors opened, he placed a trash can to block them—a precaution for a quick escape.

Next, he needed to find Marcus.

According to Silva’s estimation, Marcus was most likely in Room F-108.

Soon, Xiao Wuwang located the F Zone on a floor plan.

After determining the direction, he headed straight for the F Zone.

As he gradually approached the F Zone, he faintly heard the low growls of Zombies.

The sound came from not far ahead, instantly putting his nerves on edge.

He stopped, hid behind a corner, and cautiously peered out to assess the situation ahead.

At the end of the corridor ahead, the narrow passage was almost completely packed with Zombies!

And that was precisely the entrance to the F Zone!

With so many Zombies blocking the way, it was clear that something or someone must have drawn them there.

It was likely, as Silva had speculated, that Marcus and the others were still trapped inside the F Zone.

With so many Zombies and this not being a Slaughter Platform, Xiao Wuwang naturally had no intention of wasting bullets to clear them all out.

He had already devised a plan before coming here.

“Bang! Bang!”

Xiao Wuwang leaped out and fired two shots directly into the Zombie horde.

The sudden gunshots instantly captured the attention of the Zombies.

Their previously vacant eyes flickered with a bloodthirsty gleam, and they all turned in unison toward Xiao Wuwang’s direction.

Upon seeing a human, they let out a series of growls and surged forward, rushing toward Xiao Wuwang!

Xiao Wuwang had anticipated this. He immediately turned and ran toward the nearby fire escape leading to Level -4.

Along the way, he occasionally fired a shot or two behind him to attract even more Zombies’ attention.

When Xiao Wuwang reached Level -4, he deliberately closed the fire door, then shot through the glass panel on it, firing several more rounds at the pursuing Zombie horde behind him.

This drove the Zombies crammed in the fire escape into an even greater frenzy, firmly capturing the attention of those following behind.

This fire door had not been locked by Xiao Wuwang, and under the force of the massive zombie surge downward, it was soon smashed open with a loud “Bang.”

Xiao Wuwang then continuously lured the zombies to wander around the -4th floor, attracting more and more of them downward.

When Xiao Wuwang felt it was about enough, he shook off the pursuing zombies, lightened his footsteps, and returned to the -3rd floor through another fire escape.

Finally, he made sure to firmly lock the fire escape door.

With most of the zombies now trapped on the -4th floor, Xiao Wuwang smoothly entered Zone F on the -3rd floor.

However, when he found Room 108, he discovered its door wide open, with two fresh skeletons lying on the floor. He couldn’t confirm whether Marcus was among these remains—only by finding the last person would he know for sure!

But if the person wasn’t in Room 108, that would be troublesome!