The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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"Chairman Wu, I did my best."

Current healing spells or natural blessings are not magical enough to heal flesh and bone; at most, they can repair external injuries and purify some negative effects.

"Mr. Han, don't say that. Thank you. As long as you're alive, that's all that matters. If your leg is ruined, so be it. It's already a miracle that you escaped from the snakes."

Chairman Wu forced a smile.

"Get some rest," Han Ning said, leaning against the wall and closing his eyes to relax.

Just as Chairman Wu said, it was already a stroke of luck that no one died after escaping from the jaws of that ferocious black snake monster leader.

As long as the person is alive, there is still hope.

……

After resting in the house for a while to regain some strength, everyone set off again without stopping towards the agreed-upon location.

Wow~

The floodwaters overflowed the streets, carrying various debris.

Han Ning carried the unconscious Lin Qianqian on his back, and the Awakened Ones supported each other as they traversed the city ruins at night.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, a dark, towering outline vaguely appeared in the water ahead.

"We've arrived at the Yung Valley Business District." Chairman Wu breathed a sigh of relief.

At the west entrance of the business district, a few faint beams of light flickered in the rain, like fireflies in the darkness.

They quickly moved closer.

"Chairman Wu, and Mr. Han Ning, they're back!"

A surprised voice rang out.

The beam of light quickly converged.

Vice President Zhao, along with several awakened individuals, anxiously waited at the entrance of the business district.

In addition, Xu Ming was holding Xu Yinyin, and Professor Ye, Yu Na, and others were also present.

Xuebing is not here; Han Ning has assigned it to guard the ships.

Through Xuebing, Han Ning kept track of Xu Ming's situation throughout the entire process.

Upon hearing the exclamation, everyone turned their attention to that direction.

Everyone was surprised to see Han Ning and the others who were injured.

Especially Chairman Wu, whose left leg was missing below the knee, his trouser leg was wet and stuck to the broken end, his face was ashen, and he could only stand up with the support of others.

Vice President Zhao and Lao Xie rushed forward and supported the swaying President Wu: "Lao Wu, your leg...!"

"It's alright, at least you're safe." Chairman Wu patted the two men on the shoulders, his expression calm. "We'll talk inside."

The group worked together to carry the injured man into an office building.

The first floor of this office building was mostly submerged, while the floors above the second floor remained relatively intact.

The interior was completely empty, clearly having been ransacked countless times.

Even the emergency lights were pried off, leaving only bare wire ends exposed.

Heavy metal desks and chairs were overturned and there were no paper documents, presumably they had been used as fuel for heating.

They found a relatively spacious office area with a good view as their temporary accommodation.

Vice President Zhao immediately organized a team, taking out the few remaining first-aid kits and clean clothes to treat the wounds of the injured.

Yu Na carefully wiped away the stains and bloodstains from Lin Qianqian's body.

Chapter 107 Great Development

Xu Yinyin's face was deathly pale. Her chin rested on her father's shoulder, her little hands clenched together, and her eyes kept scanning the bloodied wounded.

"Xiaoyu, are Sun Wuyan and his gang dead?"

"Judging from the injuries sustained by Chairman Wu and Mr. Han Ning, this operation must be very difficult."

"..."

Facing everyone's questions.

"Well, it's a long story..."

Xiaoyu and several other awakened individuals who participated in the operation began to recount their thrilling experiences.

From infiltrating the hotel's perimeter to discovering the hidden sentries, and then Han Ning's swift and decisive capture of the prisoner.

From the interrogation, he learned of Sun Wuyan's conspiracy, to his risky act of smearing the king's blood to lure the snake.

From Han Ning's thunderous roar that swiftly killed Sun Wuyan and his captains, to their encounter with the terrifying four-armed snake monster leader.

Finally, there was that horrific breakout amidst torrential rain and swarms of snakes...

Every detail made everyone's hearts pound and they held their breath.

When they heard that Han Ning had fought off the four-armed snake monster leader and, with the help of the others, had managed to break through the encirclement with his seriously injured companions, everyone breathed a long sigh of relief.

Although the operation did not bring back any substantial supplies, everyone felt a sense of satisfaction at having avenged their great grudge when they heard that Sun Wuyan, their sworn enemy, and his elite troops had been completely eliminated.

"here you go!"

"Those bastards deserved to die!"

"..."

A low murmur of discussion filled the conference room, the tension from before gone.

Privately, Xu Ming leaned close to Han Ning and whispered his report:

"Boss, the 'Wind Chaser' and several other uncontaminated ships are safely moored in the deep waters east of the business district. I've checked them; the hulls are intact, and the diesel engines are fine."

"Snow Cracker is safe there."

"You've worked hard." Han Ning nodded, knowing the general situation. "Let's rest today, everyone's tired. We can talk about it tomorrow."

"Ah."

Exhausted, the group huddled together in the cold office area, wrapped in clothes or curtains, and fell asleep peacefully.

The next morning.

The sky is bright.

Early in the morning, Chairman Wu gathered all the awakened individuals who were still able to move around and sat them together.

He leaned back in a worn-out office chair, looking much better.

Lin Qianqian also woke up, her charming face slightly pale, looking somewhat fragile and giving off a desire to protect her.

This is in stark contrast to her previous capable demeanor.

"First of all, we should congratulate ourselves for living another day."

Chairman Wu made a small joke, revealing a weak smile.

He looked around at everyone, his gaze finally settling on Han Ning.

"Mr. Han, what are your thoughts on the current situation?"

All eyes were on Han Ning.

After the battle in the fog zone, Han Ning's position in everyone's hearts was already unshakeable.

Now it's even more unshakeable.

Although most people understand that Mr. Han Ning does not actually consider everyone as his companions.

He was more like a guest staying here.

But that doesn't diminish everyone's respect and gratitude towards him.

Han Ning expressed his thoughts:

"The area around Biyun Resort has probably become a nest for the black snakes."

"But based on my previous experience hunting black basilisks in other places, leader-level monsters like the four-armed black basilisk wouldn't stay in places where there are few resources for them."

"They are likely to live in a place with abundant energy, like a fog zone."

"Therefore, the probability of the four-armed black serpent monster taking over the Biyun Resort is not high."

"I speculate that once the four-armed black serpent monster felt no threat, it would likely lead most of its serpents away, leaving behind only some ordinary black serpent monsters."

"Then, those remaining ordinary black serpent monsters, perhaps ordinary awakened beings can try to approach them."

"near?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression shifted.

"Yes, try to get close, kill them, and farm energy."

Vice President Zhao realized what was happening: "Mr. Han, you mean to use those black snake monsters to increase your strength?"

“That’s right.” Han Ning nodded.

"The number of black serpent monsters is huge, but their individual strength is relatively weak. As long as there is no leader-level monster guarding them, the risk of hunting them will be greatly reduced."

The Awakened Ones at Biyun Resort were unfamiliar with the Black Serpent Monster, but Han Ning was.

A single black serpent monster is not much stronger than an ordinary human.

“In the past, hunting in the foggy areas required the assistance of mentally awakened individuals to resist mental shocks. The environment was complex and extremely risky.”

"Now that the Black Serpent Monster is outside the fog zone, the environment is relatively open. As long as it is properly organized and cooperates with each other, it can completely regard the Biyun Resort as a hunting ground."

Han Ning's words were like a stone thrown into calm water, stirring up ripples in everyone's hearts.

His words hit the nail on the head for the awakened ones at Biyun Resort.

What do people crave most right now?

Besides rebuilding our homes, we need to quickly improve our strength and have a greater ability to withstand risks!

Upon hearing Han Ning's suggestion, the eyes of these awakened individuals lit up, their gazes burning with determination.