Free Web NovelChapter 554: Chapter 197: Green Treasure Worm, Deadly Threat! (Part 3)
Based on this accumulation rate, after slashing ten more or so, I can gather enough for Life Messenger’s basic trait.
"Awesome, but it’s a pity there are so few wild creatures!"
Cheng Ye was thrilled, disregarding his boots stuck in the mud as he gripped the Red Blade and charged recklessly through the grass.
Each of the three high-value spots hid a Green Treasure Worm, but those with lower values weren’t without gain.
After searching twice back and forth, he killed four more, accumulating a total of six.
The accumulation of traits for Life Messenger has surged to 67%, with the other three traits also breaking into single digits. ƒreewebɳovel.com
Although there aren’t many plant-eating infection sources in Stone Province, the quantity indicates that if one recklessly enters the Wilderness grass without protection, encountering infection sources is certainly not unlikely.
"It’s just that these Green Treasure Worms are so conspicuous, yet can still be parasitized; unless... it’s a reckless rush."
Under the sunlight, Cheng Ye could see the emerald perched on grass leaves from afar.
Scavengers outside would certainly notice it, but the Green Giant still appears every so often.
The frontier team cleaning the vines by the roadside occasionally looked toward Cheng Ye, their eyes full of amazement.
In the eyes of ordinary people, the Wilderness is a treacherous place to avoid, even with Battle Armor, negligence could lead to infection.
But Cheng Ye’s demeanor seemed like he was "having fun," completely overturning their understanding of danger.
"No wonder he’s the Inspector of Happiness City! According to rumors, every Inspector kills infection sources or Infected Bodies daily as a pastime; seeing it today, it’s indeed true!"
"Exactly! I’ve lived in the Wasteland for so long, it’s the first time I’ve seen someone so thrilled to encounter infection sources; anyone else would have stayed far away!"
"Hey, following Inspector Cheng was the right choice! We just focus on our work with security under the officer’s watch; it’s even more reassuring than at the quarry."
"Stop chatting! Keep an eye on the vines underfoot, be careful not to scratch your hand and get infected!"
"Yes, everyone put in more effort; Dapo Town will definitely become a popular site in the Satellite City. Work hard now, if Inspector Cheng notices, it would be a step to the sky!"
Bao Dashan shouted from the side, and with those words, he ignited the spirit of everyone present like a spark.
Back when the checkpoint recruited assessment personnel, they were tempted not just by temporary pay but by the identity of the "first-generation resident of the Satellite City."
When there were few people, just being able to stand out before Cheng Ye, even by just working splendidly, could make them shine.
Just like Lin Xiaoshan, Sun Dazheng, and Ma Mingyuan.
The leaders among the young and strong weren’t envious because they knew they didn’t have such adventurous abilities.
But the three chosen from family groups, although looking ordinary, believed they would excel at leading people in work!
It’s quite evident.
The movements of the frontier team instantly became more efficient; shovels dug deeper, axes swung more fiercely, those handling transportation quickened their pace, and weeds and vines piled high on carts were sent to the designated dumping areas.
In just over half an hour, the main road pushed forward nearly fifty meters.
After Huang Liang returned from delivering containment boxes and saw the setup, he was initially startled and then quickly adjusted the tasks:
Half the team continued clearing the road forward, while the other half spread along the roadside to both sides, first cleaning out the muddy area Cheng Ye stepped on earlier, further expanding the Safe Zone.
Once Cheng Ye reluctantly confirmed no infection sources in the mud within the assessment range, he turned around to look back. The originally dense town road wrapped in weeds and vines now revealed a clear outline.
The road was sprinkled with broken stones and dry grass stems but no longer had obstacles blocking the view.
Sunlight bathed the bare road, allowing for a clear view of a supermarket several hundred meters away, the open sight lifting the mood significantly.
This good mood didn’t last long; just as he stepped onto the main road, gunfire crackled from the Red Zone direction in the distance, mingled with faint exclamations.
Was it by the river?
Cheng Ye’s heart tightened, his pace instantly quickened.
The greatest danger in Dapo Town was this uncontrolled development of the White Water River for over twenty years.
Though clearing the Wilderness in the west is troublesome, at most, it only poses threats like Green Treasure Worms. Even if there are other plant-eating infection sources, they will be dispersed by Thorn Bird flocks.
But White Water River is different, it connects to Lin River, and the dangers lurking in water are far more challenging to fend off than those on land.
When he hurriedly arrived at the red-blue boundary, he saw Luokuke returning from the riverside dike with a dark expression.
As he cast a curious glance, Luokuke paused, his voice low, "Two dead."
"Two?" Cheng Ye’s heart trembled.
The assessment barely started half a day, yet there’s already a casualty.
Although the deaths weren’t from his side, once the assessment is won, these individuals would be future residents of Dapo Town.
Lethal danger comes much faster than he anticipated!
Not waiting for nightfall, nor the rain to envelop tomorrow.
"The river hides too many things; while clearing the riverbank earlier, two ’Water Leeches’ suddenly emerged, wrapped around the legs of two residents, and by the time we reacted, they were already lifeless."
Luokuke paused, eyes heavy, "Also, this river is not peaceful. I’ve investigated, and there are certainly numerous Infected Bodies hidden underwater."
"Prepare well, tonight, Infected Bodies will definitely come ashore!"
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