I have an Apocalypse City

Chapter 280: 280: Searching for the Task Items

Chapter 280: 280: Searching for the Task Items

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Ma Jiang and Qi Yun walked into the first floor of the building, only to discover that the lobby was filled with monster corpses burning with transparent flames. Seeing this, Ma Jiang’s face instantly darkened.

“Were these the genetic warriors of Zeus Shield Company in the past?” Qi Yun asked with a surprised expression.

The power of genetic warriors had always been a legend among the survivors, but no one had ever seen them, since it was a matter of decades ago.

Even if there were still genetic warriors, they wouldn’t be accessible to low- level mercenaries like them.

“How did they all die? It seems they were just killed. Could someone have entered this building ahead of us?” Qi Yun looked up at Ma Jiang and couldn’t help but ask.

“Be cautious, that person must not have left yet. Don’t draw their attention!” Ma Jiang whispered.

“Captain, do you think it could be Song Jian?” Qi Yun stared at the corpses of the genetic warriors, and couldn’t help but speak, feeling something familiar about the wounds on their bodies.

“Him? Impossible. This is a level 20 monster area. These genetic warriors have superhuman bodies and immense strength, far beyond what he, a level 10-plus divine follower, could kill.” Ma Jiang shook his head and sneered.

In Ma Jiang’s impression, Song Jian was indeed powerful, but to kill so many genetic warriors, he still didn’t believe it.

What he didn’t know was that although these genetic warriors were powerful, they had obvious weaknesses. Song Jian happened to possess a sword technique that could target their weaknesses, making it even easier to kill these level 20 monsters than level 15 ones. He hadn’t even activated his “Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body,” but had already cleared the entire first floor.

“The one who killed these monsters must be an extremely powerful adventurer. We’re no match for them, and their target might not necessarily be the perfect quality Gene Modification Potion…” Ma Jiang thought to himself.

“Follow me. Be careful not to let them discover us,” Ma Jiang whispered.

“Captain, what’s so precious here that it’s worth risking so much?” Qi Yun hesitated. A person who could kill so many level 20 genetic zombies could easily kill the two of them too.

Under normal circumstances, if they encountered such a powerful person, they would choose to leave quietly without disturbing the other party. However, Ma Jiang chose to follow this formidable figure for some unknown reason…

” What could be so valuable that the captain is willing to risk his life to obtain it?” Qi Yun guessed in his heart, “Ordinary Gene Modification Liquid wouldn’t make him give up his life. There must be some special treasure here!”

Thinking of this, Qi Yun’s eyes revealed anticipation.

It seems that you’ve guessed it!” Ma Jiang looked at Qi Yun and said, “That’s right, this company still stores large amounts of Gene Modification Liquid. As long as we obtain it, we can have incredible power and immense wealth, enough for us to choose a city and become permanent citizens. But more importantly, there’s a perfect quality Gene Modification Potion here, made with the genes of ancient giants from billions of years ago. With it, we could become the top beings in this world!”

“Just imagine, once we have that earth-shattering power, killing Song Jian will be a piece of cake. At that time, you can also get rid of your slave status. I promise that the commitment I made to you will be fulfilled.” Ma Jiang patted Qi Yun’s shoulder, looking full of confidence.

“Captain, I’ll listen to you. Whatever you say, I’ll do!” Qi Yun immediately became excited.

Power and wealth were the greatest pursuits of people after the apocalypse. Even if it meant taking some risks, it was worth it if they could achieve their goals here.

“We’re lucky not to have encountered these monsters directly!” Ma Jiang looked at the burning corpses on the floor and shook his head.

His information didn’t mention that this building had become a monster Gathering Area. With his and Qi Yun’s strength, they might not even be able to defeat the level 20 genetic zombies on the first floor.

Song Jian arrived on the second floor and pushed open the side door of the stairwell. A gene zombie covered in spikes suddenly turned its head, and their gazes met. The genetic zombie bared its sharp fangs and made a threatening gesture at Song Jian. The spikes on its body surface shot out in an instant, flying at Song Jian like bullets.

Pop,pop, pop~

Seven or eight foot-long spikes pierced the side door behind Song Jian. He reacted quickly, rolled away from the genetic zombie’s attack, and swung his sword at it.

Rat-tat-tat~

The genetic zombie held a submachine gun in its hand, firing at Song Jian, leaving several bloody holes in his body. A series of damage numbers emerged from Song Jian’s head.

Bang!

The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword cleaved the opponent’s arm and swept the submachine gun out of the genetic zombie’s hand.

Spiritual Sword Control Technique!

An invisible long sword formed above Song Jian’s head, slashing down ferociously at the opponent’s head.

Howl~

A miserable screech sounded as the genetic zombie clutched its head, its face contorted with pain, writhing on the ground.

Song Jian quickly killed the helpless genetic zombie, gaining a Gene Modification Potion and two spikes from its body.

These two spikes were also forging materials. After scanning them, Song Jian put them in his inventory.

The second floor consisted of rooms, which appeared as labs. Song Jian took a step, ready to enter the second floor, but thought better of it and retreated.

He took a steel bar from his inventory, inserted it into the handle on the stairwell’s side door, and twisted it into a corkscrew shape, completely sealing the door. Song Jian continued climbing upstairs.

His goal was the “Polymer Analyzer” on the thirteenth floor, not to kill all the monsters in the building.

However, after obtaining the mission item, there would be no harm in leveling up for Song Jian here. As long as he didn’t encounter an exceptionally powerful BOSS monster, leveling up here might even be easier than in the level 15 monster area.

So, every time Song Jian went up a floor, he would use some materials from his inventory to seal the stairwell side door. When he reached the seventh floor and sealed the side door, he heard heavy footsteps from within the floor.

“That’s the BOSS I looked at earlier…” Song Jian’s heart sank, and he didn’t dare make a sound. He waited for the BOSS to walk away before he carefully continued to the next floor.