Chapter 4, Trouble

"Mixed breed! What did you say!" The burly man felt insulted, the thick veins on his neck pulsating incessantly, while the muscles on his body writhed as if filled with insects. The people in the bar immediately erupted in a loud commotion, discussing and commenting among themselves. The fact that his muscles had developed to such an abnormal degree indicated that this burly man's strength enhancement had reached the third tier. In Asmo, regardless of the ability domain, reaching the third tier, while not allowing one to walk around with impunity, certainly meant that no one would want to provoke him lightly. The fact that his muscles had developed to such an abnormal degree indicated that this burly man's strength enhancement had reached the third tier. In Asmo, regardless of the ability domain, reaching the third tier, while not allowing one to walk around with impunity, certainly meant that no one would want to provoke him lightly.

This is Asmo, the headquarters of Pain Company

However, that commander is not an easy character to persuade

Suning meticulously handled the bullets, one after another, seemingly never weary or bored. In the blink of an eye, a box of bullets had been processed, each bullet head bearing identical engravings, which, even when produced by precision machine tools, appeared no different.

Burn enjoys the pervasive atmosphere of decadence, desire, and debauchery here, and every time he visits, he orders a large bottle of strong whiskey. Of course, it is not the high-end product left over from a bygone era, but rather the liquor produced by Asmo himself. This whiskey lacks the rich and varied fruity aromas of the old-fashioned varieties, but it is at least sufficiently potent

The screams of women in the bar rose and fell, leaving one to wonder whether they were frightened by the burly men or cheering for Su

After drinking once, Bern claimed that he and Su were already friends. From then on, drinking became a matter of course, while the favors Su owed continued to accumulate. These favors included ensuring that Su's task remuneration was never deducted, arranging tasks that were more suitable for Su, and generously applying company rules to grant Su more points after each task was completed. Points signify an upgrade in license level and discounts on purchasing supplies from Payne Company. These favors included ensuring that Su's task remuneration was never deducted, arranging tasks that were more suitable for Su, and generously applying company rules to grant Su more points after each task was completed. Points signify an upgrade in license level and discounts on purchasing supplies from Payne Company

She raised her hand, pointing at Su from a distance, a hint of an ambiguous smile playing at the corners of her lips, her eyes shining as if they were about to burst into flames. She believed that Su would surely understand her meaning

The locomotive seemed to completely overlook the guards at the breastwork, charging straight in, only tilting its body and gripping the brakes tightly after crashing through the Asmo Gate

These elite warriors immediately set down their firearms, knowing that there could be no hesitation whatsoever in executing her orders, nor could there be any unnecessary actions or words that might lead to misunderstandings. On the battlefield, Liji is a butcher, both to the enemies and to her own people.

Behind the headquarters building lies a contiguous factory complex, producing a range of products from canned goods, cement, and steel to weaponry. At the other end is a small power plant providing energy. The scale of production here, of course, cannot be compared to that of the old era, and thus there is no talk of economies of scale. However, in times of turmoil, it is a necessity. To rebuild from the ruins, most essential materials must be produced in-house. Although trade is ubiquitous, no company would ever trade strategic materials with its competitors

Liji's expression grew even darker: "Are you trying to question my orders for the third time? Answer me, Colonel!"

Su suddenly frowned, sensing an extremely faint yet unusual vibration from the ground. He swiftly stowed away the bullets and tools with incredible speed, and with his rifle in hand, he quickly chambered a modified round. Then, he darted a few steps to the wall and peered outside through a small gap in the wall. Throughout this process, apart from the metallic sound of the rifle being chambered, Su made no other noise.

After a day and night of intense trekking, a vibrant town appeared in Su's view. This town was completely different from the dirty and chaotic settlement; it was surrounded by a circle of barbed wire, and sandbags were piled up at the exits to form barricades, with several armed soldiers guarding them. At each corner of the town stood a concrete watchtower, seven to eight meters high, with dark gun barrels silently observing the vast wasteland.

The motorcycle was parked upright less than three meters away from Su. The rider on the motorcycle was dressed in a tight-fitting black leather outfit that perfectly accentuated the curves of her explosive physique, and her legs, straddling the motorcycle, showcased their impressive length. She was not wearing a helmet, and her chestnut short hair flew wildly in the brisk wind

You will eventually be mine! Her left eye said so

The woman who calls herself Liji is a significant reason why Su wants to leave as soon as possible. Standing on the command vehicle, Liji is almost a completely different person from the woman who was drunkenly indulgent that night. Even with close proximity, Su was unable to detect any abilities she possessed at that time. However, a person without abilities, especially a woman, could not possibly lead the company's direct military forces, particularly a heavily armed army. This can only indicate that Liji either possesses abilities above the third tier or has a special ability beyond the known ones. Regardless of the reason, it is not good news for Su.

The commander beside her raised a hand and pointed at Su Yaoyao, shouting: "Kill that person!"

Such a person, especially at a young age, would undoubtedly hold a status in the company that far exceeds that of Burn. If trouble truly comes knocking, not to mention Burn, even Payne Company would likely be unable to assist.

In the past three months, Su has completed three tasks for Payne Company and submitted specimens of four new mutated species, thereby obtaining licenses for hunters and mercenaries. Whether it was hunting down armed insurgents or clearing specific areas, Su executed his share of the work with precision and diligence. This allowed him to obtain his license earlier than others and to become friends with the manager responsible for external hiring affairs at Payne Company

Like all companies, Payne Corporation also has its own armed forces, consisting of a 150-member team, all equipped with the PE02 rifles produced by Payne Corporation itself. In Asmo Town, in addition to three old-era heavy artillery pieces, there is also an old-fashioned tank stationed. Under such military strength, no refugees dare to provoke Asmo, nor do they even dare to linger within a fifty-kilometer radius. Otherwise, they never know when they might encounter the company's patrol teams, and whether they will be expelled or directly killed is left to fate. The upper management of Payne Corporation is also very aware that security is the guarantee of profit, thus they spare no effort in combating the surrounding marauders.

Su suddenly felt some fine beads of sweat seeping from his palms, which made him feel quite uncomfortable

Su conducted a careful inspection of the corridor twice, and only after confirming that there were no issues did he return to Base N11. This meticulous approach made him highly sought after by large organizations such as Payne Corporation, and it also enabled him to successfully obtain two licenses from Payne Corporation

In the darkness of night, various creatures are moving stealthily, some of which have become so perceptive that they can detect Su's presence. Creatures adept at operating under the cover of night prefer to approach their targets closely before taking action. The effective range of Su's pistol is ten meters; if they get any closer, he is also quite proficient with his dagger.

Just at that moment, Bern suddenly fixed his gaze on Su, gradually wearing an ambiguous smile on his face. He intentionally lowered his voice and whispered, "Perhaps this is not entirely a bad thing. If you really fall into the hands of that butcher general, she will most likely be reluctant to kill you. Hey! I have been through this, so listen to me, if it comes to that, you must struggle a bit. A little resistance can add a lot of fun! Moreover, I have heard that from a man's perspective, Li is definitely a beauty."

Although the term 'friend' has become quite rare in this era, Byrne, whose hair is nearly completely gone, still considers himself a friend of Su and insists that Su accompany him for drinks every time he returns to Asmo

After a moment, a sudden loud roar erupted, and a thick cloud of smoke mixed with countless fragments of stone burst forth from the cave. Subsequently, the mountain surface displayed extensive cracks, and the booming sound continued. Finally, almost half of the hillside was violently blown away by the intense explosion

Li Ji turned her head to look at the adjutant beside her, her face still bearing that ambiguous, desire-filled smile, which made the adjutant's eyes nearly blaze with fire

The third-level sniper responded immediately, his finger tightening on the trigger as he began the final aiming.

The process of handing over the tasks went smoothly, just as Tony had mentioned earlier. Old Anthony is indeed a very decent person. After confirming Su's results, he was quite generous regarding the payment and had no intention of going back on his word. Although he couldn't hide his surprise at how quickly Su completed the task.

At nine thirty the next day, most of Asmo's shops had just opened. Su had completed all his tasks. After selling the genetically modified potion, he received 4,000 yuan, which he exchanged for two ceramic bulletproof plates, a set of precision tools, and dozens of special-use bullets. After purchasing these items, Su found himself in dire poverty. In this era, there are no banks, and only coins are in circulation; a large amount of money translates to an unbearable weight, making it meaningful to spend it as quickly as possible. Moreover, Su had numerous places to spend his money, and at least for the foreseeable future, he would not face the problem of having money with no place to spend it.

After leaving, Su had no intention of returning. Although this meant that the hard-earned license for the Payne Company would effectively become a piece of worthless paper, Su did not regret it. He was very averse to trouble, and Li, who held a high position at the Roxerlan Company, possessed all the characteristics of trouble.

In the center of the town, there stands a striking ten-story building, its deep blue glass curtain wall impeccably clean. Atop the building is a massive billboard, featuring a prominently displayed logo of leaping flames.

The faces of the Asmo guards were pale, and sweat poured down from their helmets incessantly. The dark muzzles of two heavy machine guns made them acutely aware of the threat to their lives, and the prominent galloping tank insignia on the off-road vehicle made them hesitant to pull the trigger easily. This was the mark of the Rockserland Company.

The plan to merge the N11 base is characteristic of her typical style, which is to provide no opportunity for any peaceful negotiations with the base. Instead, she directly uses a large amount of high-explosive compounds to blow open the gates of the base, and then proceeds to conduct what she calls negotiations. In Liji's view, a turtle that has lost its hard shell has no bargaining power. After blowing open the gates, the remaining people in the N11 base have only two choices: either surrender unconditionally, becoming either slaves or free individuals, depending on her mood, or face execution if they dare to resist. After blowing open the gates, the remaining people in the N11 base have only two choices: either surrender unconditionally, becoming either slaves or free individuals, depending on her mood, or face execution if they dare to resist

After suppressing her subordinates, she gazed towards Su in the distance. Relying on her intuition, she knew that despite the great distance and the absence of any aiming device, Su would surely be able to see every expression on her face clearly

It was as if annotating Bern's words; with a sound, a bottle of genuine vintage brandy was placed before Su. A young woman, already half-drunk, sat beside him and almost whispered in his ear: "Hey! Pretty boy, would you like to have a drink together? You see, this wine is good, and so am I!"

Less than one hundred meters from the exit, Su suddenly stopped in his tracks. The ground trembled slightly, and in the distance, clouds of dust began to rise. Then, the roar of engines echoed from afar, shattering the tranquility of the Asmo morning

The robust man coughed a few times, and a thick phlegm had already reached the back of his throat. He prepared to first spit the thick phlegm onto the face of the frail, pale-skinned man, and then to break his neck with a punch.

The blazing sun finally sank into the clouds, and then the entire sky began to dim, darkness gradually enveloping the omnipresent ruins, marking yet another night devoid of stars and the moon

Su carefully stored the bullets and took out a second box of ammunition, opening it. It seemed that the repetitive labor of two full hours had not bored him. His experience of wandering alone in the wilderness taught him that sufficient patience is essential for survival

After taking stock of the equipment and remaining funds, Su purchased three boxes of rifle ammunition for his handgun from Tony, replenished with a jug of high-purity water, and then quietly left Base N11

"Attention everyone inside! This is the direct guard of Rockserlan Company! The base will now be taken over by Rockserlan Company. You have three minutes to open the base gates and come out to surrender. The base facilities must remain intact! Otherwise, you will bear all consequences!"

After such a commotion, it was clear that drinking was out of the question. Su left the bar alone and headed towards the inn where he was staying. He planned to organize his gear and formulate a plan for the supplies he needed to replenish. Then, tomorrow, he would sell the gene modification agents. After restocking his supplies and ammunition, he would leave Asmo

The convoy had a clear objective. Upon reaching the destination, two armored vehicles moved to the front, blocking the exit of Base N11. More than one hundred soldiers on three trucks established two defensive lines behind the tanks. Although these soldiers did not all possess first-level capabilities like those of Team Turner, and their equipment was not as advanced, their fivefold numerical advantage, along with the two armored vehicles, was more than sufficient to completely overwhelm the armed forces at Base N11.

The direction in which the convoy is advancing is precisely Base N11

In the night, Su Wan moved like a ghost, advancing intermittently through the ruins. He did not enjoy traveling at night, yet now he wished to reach his destination as quickly as possible

Upon receiving the potion, Su had already vaguely sensed that it was a semi-general type of potion inclined towards the realm of spiritual energy. If a suitable buyer could be found, this potion, despite its diminished efficacy, could still be sold for around 4,000 yuan. Although this was still 20% less than the anticipated reward of 5,000 yuan, Su did not intend to dwell on this detail any further. Old Anthony might have acted this way simply out of a merchant's shrewdness. Negotiation requires strength, and Su did not believe he possessed the capability to compel the N11 base, which had 20 first-tier warriors, to make concessions. Although this was still 20% less than the anticipated reward of 5,000 yuan, Su did not intend to dwell on this detail any further. Old Anthony might have acted this way simply out of a merchant's shrewdness. Negotiation requires strength, and Su did not believe he possessed the capability to compel the N11 base, which had 20 first-tier warriors, to make concessions

The woman was dressed in a sharply tailored high-ranking officer's uniform, with a dazzling gold star on her shoulder insignia. Her short hair was completely tucked under a beret, and her face bore an expression as if covered by a layer of frost, with her eyes flashing with a murderous intent. At this moment, Liji was entirely a fierce soldier commanding the battlefield, devoid of any trace of the languid demeanor from that drunken night.

Su waited quietly for Bern to continue, hoping to hear about the past deeds of this butcher general and what abilities he possessed, as this was very important intelligence. However, Bern seemed to want to say something, but after glancing around, he sighed and closed his mouth

Li Ji glanced at the elite soldiers surrounding the command vehicle and coldly said, "Put down your guns! Do I need to repeat that a second time?"

The sound of the hammer falling was completely overshadowed by the earth-shattering scream of the burly man, yet the much louder gunshot that should have followed did not occur

Su's pupils immediately contracted into a star shape, yet he did not pull the trigger

It was not until this moment that the adjutant was truly astonished. He knew how many battles this sniper had participated in and was well aware of his illustrious and fierce record. How could such a veteran, who had crawled out from a pile of corpses, become so exhausted after less than a minute of confrontation at a distance where snipers could effectively operate, armed with a Cartrowen RF1000 sniper rifle against an old, modified rifle that didn't even have a scope? This seemed completely inexplicable.

Su carefully inspected the villa, which had lost half of its roof, confirming that there were no hidden deadly creatures and that it was not a den of large carnivorous animals like an armored bear, before finally relaxing.

Su remained as still as a statue, his emerald eyes magnifying the sniper's every movement, even the slight twitch of the muscles on his face was clearly visible. Su did not take the initiative to shoot; at this distance, as long as the sniper showed any signs of firing, Su could shoot first and then evade. Moreover, he had a strong intuition that it should not be him who fired first

At this moment, Su's rifle was completely devoid of any sighting device. Such an old-fashioned optical scope was of no use to Su, whose vision had already reached the third enhancement level. The only reason for keeping this item was to confuse the inhabitants of the settlement or the base

Su Moran, without contemplating what might happen in that hypothetical scenario, simply put away the modified rifle and turned to disappear into the desolate ruins of the wilderness.

Su no longer concealed himself and walked towards Asmo. The guards were clearly impressed by Su, as they merely conducted a routine check of his credentials before allowing him entry into Asmo

He removed the bullets from the handgun and used an alloy file, less than 10 centimeters in length, to engrave strange patterns on each bullet head. The treated bullets would explode shortly after being fired or upon entering the target's body, thereby significantly enhancing their power. As for the loss of accuracy, it was no longer within his considerations; when Su used the handgun, he never shot from a distance greater than 30 meters

Even by Asmo's standards, this woman is indeed quite remarkable. Under normal circumstances, Su, having just completed a task, might have been interested in releasing some pent-up desires. However, her appearance tonight was truly unfortunate, as she sat down right after Bern finished that sentence. Not only did Su feel no stir of desire, but she also lacked even the mood to engage with her.

Amidst the smoke and dust, it seemed as if a Tyrannosaurus Rex suddenly roared towards the sky, its roar instantly drowning out the rumble of two speeding SUVs. Then, from the cloud of dust, a deep black motorcycle burst forth, surpassing the two SUVs at an incredible speed, heading straight for Asmo! This motorcycle was modified in an extremely wild manner, and the roar of its engine perfectly matched its astonishing speed.

The aide's face remained ashen, and his reluctance to challenge Liji's authority on the battlefield did not imply fear of her. Within the company, his backing was even more formidable than Liji's position.

The military strength of Payne Company is significantly greater than that of Base N11, yet it is still insufficient to capture Base N11 at a relatively low cost. This is one of the reasons why the company has not taken action against the base. Another reason is that there are uncontaminated water sources underground in Asmo. Although no one knows when this groundwater will become radioactive, at least for the time being, there is no need to sacrifice a large number of well-trained soldiers for water.

"By the way, kid! What was the name of that woman from the Roxerlan company you just mentioned?" Bern asked while burping. Before Su could respond, he burst into laughter, saying, "Your luck can't be that good; you must have crossed paths with the butcher general from Roxerlan, right?"

Su was still shaking the wine glass in her hand. Although Bern did not say anything, he knew that it was likely that Bern did not know much either. To become a commander in a large company like Rock Serlan, one must possess exceptional qualities; otherwise, how could one intimidate that group of unruly elite warriors? Moreover, she had previously had close contact with Su, yet Su could not perceive her abilities.

The piercing shriek of metal friction instantly enveloped the entire Asmo, shattering the glass windows of the houses near the entrance one by one, while the locomotive kicked up a cloud of dust! After nearly 100 meters of painful and trembling braking, the locomotive, utilizing its last bit of kinetic energy, gracefully righted itself, fully showcasing the rider's nearly perfect control skills

As long as the people in Base N11 do not resist, Liji will not order a massacre; this is the message Su read in her eyes. But what does this mean? Is it a promise to Su? Any promise comes at a cost, but what price does she desire? Moreover, Su has never considered herself a savior

Scattered fragments of stone continuously fell, striking the tank's exterior and the soldiers who had long been lying on the ground. The soldiers of the Rockserlan Company were equipped with steel helmets and bulletproof vests, thus almost no one was injured. Amidst the flying stone rain, although the command vehicle was jolted up to half a meter high, the two commanders inside stood upright, as if they were nailed to the vehicle.

The entire bar fell silent, with almost everyone looking this way. Among them were hunters, warriors, women who needed to earn their bread for tomorrow, and many employees of the Payne Company. The security guard stood against the wall with his arms crossed, appearing to wait for the show to begin

Stop! Li Ji immediately shouted and pressed down on the hand of the commander

Upon returning to Asmo this time, Su was no exception. As night fell, he was forcibly dragged into a bar by Bern. The bar was dimly lit, filled with the scent of alcohol and hormones, as scantily clad women moved about, trying to find men willing to pay for their services that night. On a small stage, two dancers, nearly undressed, twisted their bodies wildly. Under the combined effects of hallucinogens and alcohol, they could dance almost frantically for two hours, only to be carried off when utterly exhausted. Many men preferred to release their desires on their bodies when they were completely fatigued. Naturally, these dancers were quite attractive, and their worth corresponded with their looks and figures.

The motorcycle occasionally roars deeply, causing an increasing number of onlookers to feel the heavy vibrations in their chests. It is clearly a wild beast unwilling to lie dormant

Su did not like this place. The thick, almost suffocating scent here could be equated to hallucinogens and aphrodisiacs for most people, but for Su's overly sensitive senses, it was nothing short of torture. Moreover, every time he saw Byrne order that whiskey priced at 90 yuan a bottle, he couldn't help but associate it with 20 rounds of custom ammunition or two high-explosive grenades. In the wilderness, such ammunition could often save Su's life, while whiskey would not.

In Asmo, Bern is not a minor figure. This balding old man, who controls the external hiring operations of Pain Company, is someone who can determine the fate of many mercenaries and hunters. Su accompanied him for drinks for the first time because he felt indebted to him. When calculating the remuneration for the first task, Bern paid Su the full commission he deserved without any deductions for any reason. In Su's experience, the absence of deductions itself is a personal favor. When calculating the remuneration for the first task, Bern paid Su the full commission he deserved without any deductions for any reason. In Su's experience, the absence of deductions itself is a personal favor.

At that moment, an unexpected event occurred. A violent tremor was transmitted a kilometer away, causing a row of abandoned two-story buildings to collapse. Su, who was lying on the roof, had no choice but to leap out and gently land on the ground

Despite being young and brave, and possessing considerable military talent, this commander did not dare to challenge her authority for the third time. Although he keenly sensed that there seemed to be some unspeakable relationship between Liji and the sniper in the distance, the jealousy that was subtly igniting within him made him want to kill that guy immediately, yet this did not cause him to lose his composure, especially when Liji reiterated the order for the third time. At Roxland Corporation, apart from outstanding military skills, almost everyone knew of Liji's decisiveness, ruthlessness, and unscrupulousness on the battlefield. She allowed her subordinates to question any of her orders, but only up to two times. Anyone who attempted to take a third chance never left the battlefield alive.

The new era is filled with countless inexplicable phenomena, and this is merely one of them

Sweat continuously dripped from Bern's bald head, and the alcohol that had already reached a level of seven or eight parts suddenly cleared his mind significantly. Bern looked at Su, shrugged his shoulders, and said with a bitter smile: "You really have good luck; you actually got involved with the most untouchable General Butcher in Roxerlan. Indeed, her name is Li, not Li Ji. But from what you said, I knew it had to be her!"

After the hillside was completely lifted, the entrance of Base N11 was revealed. The automated defense weapon platforms outside the gate had long since vanished, and the gear-shaped gate was tilted inward, exposing the traction machine. With just one more explosion or a few direct-fire rounds from a tank, the base gate would swing open. Given the strength and structure of the base gate, such explosive power, while formidable, should not have been enough to damage the gate so thoroughly; however, for some unknown reason, the base gate was indeed broken.

Recalling the two encounters with Li, what impressed Su the most was the wildness and determination hidden in her eyes. Su had no doubt that she possessed the resolve to put every word she spoke into practice. ... As for herself, it seemed that Li had only gritted her teeth and uttered a harsh statement that needed to be acted upon ...

The sniper clearly knew who the true commander was. Upon hearing the order, he immediately released the phone that was tightly gripping the trigger. In the moment his finger relaxed, the heavy feeling that had been pressing down on his heart suddenly vanished

In front of everyone, Li pointed at Su Yi and stated word by word: "From now on, you are my person!"

In Asmo, you can resupply, purchase weapons, work for the Payne Company, and find attractive women or men, of course, the latter requires having money

At 9:40, Su was already fully equipped, wrapped in a heavy cloak, and headed towards the Asmo exit

Su certainly did not inform Bern about what happened that night at the N11 base through hetushu.com. Therefore, upon hearing Bern's words, he couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and bewilderment.

Hidden one kilometer away, Su's pupils constricted slightly. These soldiers all possessed second-tier abilities, and among them were two third-tier warriors! Upon seeing one of the third-tier warriors holding a fine sniper rifle, Su became even more cautious.

Li! Bern's mouth suddenly opened wide, almost as if he could swallow the wine glass in front of him!

Regarding the living corpses led by a wise leader, Old Anthony did not mention a word, which certainly does not imply that he was unaware. However, compared to the incidents that Su encountered in other settlements, Old Anthony can indeed be considered highly reputable. In this regard, Tony was not wrong. As for the minor information asymmetry, it is truly a trivial matter in this era

The commander snapped to attention and replied loudly: "I fully obey your orders, General!"

Several kilometers away, one can see thick clouds of dust rising, indicating the presence of a convoy. The vibrations felt from the ground suggest that there is likely at least one armored vehicle within the convoy. Observing the speed at which the dust is moving, it appears that the convoy is not traveling quickly, at approximately twenty kilometers per hour.

With a soft click, Su pulled the trigger. The strong man's face immediately turned pale. Without giving the strong man a moment to think, Su had already squeezed the trigger!

The night quickly passed

The adjutant's face turned ashen, unable to believe that a person could hit a target 1,200 meters away without relying on a sighting device. However, the corner of the adjutant's eye suddenly caught sight of the third-class sniper, whom he had relied on as his ace. The sniper was half-kneeling on the ground, his face pale, sweat having thoroughly soaked his military uniform, and he was only able to remain upright with the support of his sniper rifle.

It is another sunny day

The intense ultraviolet sunlight mercilessly scorched the earth, yet Su's heavy cloak shielded him from all the sunlight. He did not walk quickly, but his pace was steady, and he only stopped in front of a solitary ruin of a house at noon. During the bright days when the sunlight was strong, most mutated creatures would rest in their nests, so Su often chose to travel at such times, even though he could better utilize his abilities at night.

The soldiers guarding the exit became tense, rushing behind the breastworks and aiming their weapons at the billowing clouds of dust. Amidst the near-manic roar of the engines, two off-road jeeps leaped out from the dust, roaring towards Asmo. Behind their trembling bodies trailed two plumes of smoke. Both vehicles were equipped with bulletproof armor, rendering the light weapons of the Asmo guards nearly ineffective against them; however, the 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine guns mounted on their cabins were not something that sandbag fortifications could withstand.

Su picked up the bottle of extremely expensive brandy from the table, poured some over the muzzle of the gun, and then ignited it. Only after the pale blue flames had extinguished did he open the cylinder and reload the six bullets from the palm of his right hand.

As soon as he has a drink, Bern opens up and talks incessantly, sharing tales of his youthful exploits and various trivial matters that have occurred recently. None of this is of interest to Su, so he remains mostly silent, simply listening quietly. He understands that Bern only needs an audience.

The convoy consisted of an old-fashioned war chariot at both the front and the rear. In the middle were three cargo trucks filled with soldiers, and the most striking was a wheeled armored command vehicle

Possessing the ability to process water, and possibly having hidden water sources, Base N11 has become the most coveted asset in this region. No one can resist the allure of Base N11. It must either be eliminated or become affiliated with a more powerful entity like Payne Corporation in order to survive. After all, relying solely on the twenty subordinates of Turner cannot defend the independence of a base capable of processing clean water.

Trouble seems to always come hand in hand with women. Before Su could figure out how to refuse, a large hand covered in black hair pressed down on the wine glass in Su's hand, crushing it heavily against the bar. Then, the hairy hand flaunted itself in the air, and shards of glass fell to the ground in a gentle cascade, while the palm bore not a single scratch.

The burly man, who had already fainted, collapsed to the ground, knocking over two tables and toppling several bottles and countless cups.

Su's heart stirred slightly. After sitting quietly for a few minutes, she finally stood up slowly, bending her body, and ran towards the N11 base at a constant speed of 25 kilometers per hour.

"You have stained my cup," Su said calmly. His voice was soft and pleasant, filled with magnetism, causing the half-drunken woman to brighten her eyes.

She extended her left hand, gently tapping the aide's forehead, and said: "I know you are unconvinced. However, at this distance, he could easily blow your head apart"

However, the phlegm reached the throat, and it could no longer be expelled.

The soldiers ahead have begun to use loudspeakers to persuade the enemy to surrender, while several special forces members cautiously entered the cave. At this moment, the roof of the command vehicle opened, and two individuals dressed as commanders stood up from the vehicle, surveying the hill that concealed the N11 base.

I will definitely catch you! Her right eye said this

The N11 base gradually receded behind Su. From the moment he showered at the base, Su knew that the fate of the N11 base had long been sealed. It was not Rockserlan Company that was coming, but rather another organization. Apart from himself, Su had no ability to save anyone else, and it was even less likely that he would confront a company for the sake of the N11 base, a client with whom he had only conducted one transaction. He was not a fool

Su arrived at the outskirts of Base N11 almost simultaneously with the convoy. Having traveled alongside them, he had already gained a clear understanding of the composition of this convoy

At this distance, without the aid of any optical sights, Su has already recognized that one of the commanders in the command vehicle is none other than Liji, who had intruded into his room that night

As soon as he revealed his presence, the two commanders in the command vehicle immediately sensed something amiss. The two of them almost simultaneously raised their binoculars to look this way. The elite soldiers surrounding the command vehicle also noticed Su and quickly aimed their guns at him. Of course, at a distance of approximately 1200 meters, only the RF1000 sniper rifle produced by the Cartrowen Company in the hands of the third-tier sniper posed a real lethal threat

The muscular man opened his mouth wide, his eyes bulging as he stared intently at the modified handgun deeply inserted into his mouth, completely unaware of how the gun had come to be there. However, the nearly fifty-centimeter-long massive gun constantly reminded him that this handgun could easily shatter his head, no more difficult than breaking a cup.

Asmo is not large; including the headquarters building, about half of the area is designated as a company-exclusive zone, accessible only to company members. The remaining areas are occupied by hotels, bars, warehouses, parking lots, and other facilities for clients who come to conduct business with the company. Additionally, company members also come to the entertainment area here to relax during their leisure time

Su Weiwei squinted her eyes to shield them from the glare, cautiously peering outside. Being skilled in long-range shooting, he naturally understood what could reveal his position

Anyone who has spent a considerable amount of time in Asmo generally knows not to provoke Su lightly. This uniquely dressed individual appears calm and gentle, and may even seem somewhat timid, but in reality, he is ruthless. This strong man has only been in Asmo for a few days and is unaware of this, so the people in the bar are all waiting to see what will happen to him

Burn downed a full glass of wine, exhaling with satisfaction, and said to Su: "Hey, kid, you say you've gotten into trouble with the Rockserland Company? I've heard of it; it's a real heavyweight, primarily engaged in steel and ore, supporting an army of at least several hundred people. The only good news is that it's far away from here. So far that they can't possibly bring their war machines over, and we not only have war machines, but also cannons"

Standing behind Su was a man towering at least 2 meters tall, his muscular upper body clad only in a leather vest. He glared at Su like a bear and said fiercely: "Kid! Are you trying to seduce the woman I have my eyes on?"

Several soldiers jumped down from the armored command vehicle, their dark camouflage uniforms, modern automatic rifles, and agile, fierce movements distinguishing them from ordinary soldiers

Although he could not be considered friends with the residents of Base N11, Su still decided to go and take a look. At the very least, Base N11 gave him a sense of warmth, somewhat akin to the feeling of "home." This was something he had never experienced before, so even though Su had known from the moment he entered the base that the independence of N11 could not last, he still wanted to go and see for himself

Su has not yet figured out the reason for infiltrating Base N11. Taking advantage of the chaos is not his style, especially when it involves a situation created by a single company and a base; what he might catch from there could very well be a mutated crocodile. Actions taken without reason, Su would attribute to intuition.

Su smiled lightly, gently swaying the wine glass in his hand. Bern had already consumed more than half of the bottle, while his own first glass still remained more than half full. Whether it was tanks or artillery, even if Payne Corporation currently possessed armed helicopters, it had nothing to do with him. Payne Corporation would not engage in conflict with other companies over such an insignificant peripheral mercenary as him.

Su Luo immediately knelt halfway on the ground, raising his long rifle and aiming at the third-tier sniper. The tremors of the ground continued, and the strong winds brought by the shockwave of the explosion howled past, lifting Su's cloak. However, the rifle in his hand showed no sign of wavering. As the subsequent shockwave hit, Su noticed that the muzzle of the sniper seemed to move slightly.

Burn had ample reasons to do so, and Su accepted it. He needed money, and he needed a substantial amount. Despite earning money at a rate several times faster than other hunters, Su still had no savings and could not even afford better firearms. Nevertheless, he still aroused the jealousy of other hunters and mercenaries, having encountered three ambushes or assassination attempts in a single month

In the bar, he certainly could not wear that heavy felt cloak anymore; instead, he donned a camouflage combat uniform that was very popular among hunters and mercenaries, and he wore a pair of black leather gloves on his hands. Although half of his face was still wrapped in bandages, his light golden tousled hair, azure eyes, and slightly thin lips still possessed considerable allure. The black eye patch over his right eye added a rugged and mysterious touch to his appearance. Although half of his face was still wrapped in bandages, his light golden tousled hair, azure eyes, and slightly thin lips still possessed considerable allure. The black eye patch over his right eye added a rugged and mysterious touch to his appearance

As the repetitive and monotonous yet real and effective threat from the loudspeaker still echoed in the air, a sudden burst of dense and muffled gunfire erupted from within the cave. Although it was quite far away, Su immediately recognized it as the gunfire from the base's automated defense platform. Subsequently, several special forces members awkwardly emerged from the cave, having lost two individuals in the process, and their carried packages were nowhere to be seen

Su returned to Asmo punctually according to the schedule each time, and those who pursued him never appeared again

The gains from this task were relatively substantial. After deducting expenses and accommodation costs, the estimated net income is around 3500, not including the significant evolution points gained from clearing a nest of living corpses. Since Su's abilities have reached the third tier, the evolution points provided to an ordinary person by a living corpse, which offers one and a half evolution points to Su, are less than one. Of course, it is also quite difficult for an ordinary person to survive such intense battles.

Thinking of Liji's mocking, wild demeanor, and her confident gaze, reminiscent of a cat watching a mouse, Su felt extremely uncomfortable. He disliked situations that were beyond his control, and even more so being regarded as an easy target by others

Li Ji coldly interrupted him: "I said to let him go! Do not provoke him!"

A 10-centimeter test tube filled with deep green liquid constitutes the main part of Su's remuneration this time, the primary gene evolution agent. In fact, the potency of the agent produced by the N11 base laboratory is not particularly high, as this formula tends to focus more on enhancing psychic domain abilities, while its effects in other ability domains are significantly inferior. Although the psychic domain can be considered the most widely applied ability domain, enhancement agents that lean towards a specific ability domain are far less valuable compared to the more stable and versatile agents.

She said... her name is Liji. "Su said calmly.

"Commander, that person seems very suspicious; it appears he has been following us all along, and he seems to be a sniper. It would be better to eliminate him..." The commander did not seem to agree with Liji's orders

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