Chapter 17 Transfer Fee of 250,000

Gu Fangyi's interrogation room was a medical room, as his injuries were quite serious and required some basic treatment. The incident was bound to cause a stir, so he wasn't surprised by the arrival of Council official Yan Danqin. "This matter is very suspicious. There is definitely something wrong with Zhang Zhe. He had an odd look on his face from the moment he joined us, and on the first Exotic Species we killed, I saw some characteristics of Zhang Zhe. So I believe that Zhang Zhe has become part of that Exotic Species, or he underwent an Exotic Species transformation with other organisms." "Then do you think it's possible that Zhang Zhe did this?" "Absolutely impossible, at least not by himself," Gu Fangyi said with certainty. "Why are you so sure?" "The Exotic Species that appeared at that time weren't just one; it was a large-scale Outburst. Zhang Zhe couldn't possibly have had the time and energy to meddle in so many places. Moreover, a very powerful hair-based Exotic Species appeared on the first floor at that time. The strength of that kind of Exotic Species isn't something that can be created by a normal genetic mutation. Therefore, I think the Exotic Species Outburst was man-made." Yan Danqin neither agreed nor disagreed with Gu Fangyi's assessment. "You know a lot about Exotic Species?" "Yes, I'm a Biology student. Exotic Species have always been my main research focus." "Alright, rest well." Compared to the other three, Gu Fangyi's testimony was much more systematic and useful. Yan Danqin, satisfied with what she had learned, left Gu Fangyi's room and entered Lu Luo's interrogation room. ... I have to say, since the invasion of Dark Energy, there have been more and more beautiful women in the Wasteland. However, this woman is all show and no substance. She appears to have a strong presence but is actually suffering from an excess of internal heat. And despite her age, she's still inexperienced—quite pitiful! Lu Luo, who was bored and fiddling with his nails, let out a couple of coughs—COUGH, COUGH!—when he saw the woman who was all show and no substance. "I'm Yan Danqin, Security Advisor of the Alliance Council. You're Lu Luo, right?" "That's me." "The others have said you were not on the same floor as them; you came up from the lower levels. So, how did you survive? "Hunters found bloodstains and tears on your clothing, but your body doesn't have any wounds. Before this incident, you were just an ordinary person. Don't you want to explain?" Her exaggerated expression and clumsy performance make me feel like I'm watching a soap opera. I even feel like grabbing a bag of chips. Yan Danqin's words were sharp. It seemed she realized that in her previous conversations, she hadn't managed to gain the upper hand, so now she wanted to seize control. Lu Luo had already prepared a plausible cover story in response. "During my escape, I awakened Sequence-D14-Agility, and in the face of desperation, a strong will to survive emerged. When faced with an Exotic Species, I performed... a sliding tackle." Lu Luo described the entire escape process vividly and in great detail, nearly mesmerizing Yan Danqin. When Yan Danqin heard how Lu Luo had strangled a Mechanoid creature with a wire, she tensed up and unconsciously clenched her fists. However, she quickly realized her lapse in composure and relaxed her hands. You think your story moved this woman? It was your looks. Good looks are one in a million; an interesting soul is worthless. Yan Danqin's expression subtly shifted, as if she found Lu Luo's story amusing. After a moment of silence, she continued to inquire: "Do you have any other thoughts about this incident? Just speak freely as if we're having a private conversation." "I think this incident was man-made!" "Oh? You think so too?" Yan Danqin's voice was a little loud, causing Ludie, who was outside the door, to cover his face. "Who sent this girl? At her level, and still an ordinary person, she can be a Security Advisor?" "She's Luo Xuemin's person." "The one advocating for equality and mutual aid between Transcendents and ordinary people? No wonder!" Ludie scoffed. Inside the room, Lu Luo nodded firmly. "Not only was this incident man-made, but it was also a well-planned, premeditated large-scale scheme." "Why do you say that?" "The coverage of the incident was high. Nearly all people or animals that turned into Exotic Species mutated within one minute. This rate and synchrony can't possibly be accomplished by an individual. "To execute such a plan perfectly, one needs not only to master the technology that can cause instant mutations in living organisms but also to have a very detailed plan and even carry out several mock drills. "Only certain large organizations, companies, or institutions could fulfill these conditions." Lu Luo spoke with a measured pace, and Yan Danqin found herself naturally drawn into his conversational rhythm. In fact, his testimony was similar to Gu Fangyi's—he held back a lot, mainly because the woman in front of him seemed unreliable. Nevertheless, Lu Luo managed to explain the gist of the incident, giving Yan Danqin a general understanding of what happened, all without revealing any truly substantial clues. "I understand. Thank you for your cooperation. I have no more questions, but you may have to cooperate with Captain Luo Sen's investigation later." "That's okay; this is all for the safety of the Alliance." Lu Luo took the initiative to shake hands with Yan Danqin, who found this sunny, confident, and easygoing young man interesting. If it hadn't been during working hours, she definitely would have asked Lu Luo out. "Alright, wait here for a moment. I'm going out." Lu Luo mused to himself. Women in the Wasteland were really superficial, acting as if they'd never seen a man before. If he asked her out now, he could probably take things further. Outside the interrogation room, Ludie knew very well the information Lu Luo held. That Lu Luo was able to convey the gist of the incident to Yan Danqin through persuasive language and some simple analysis genuinely surprised Ludie. He became increasingly interested in Lu Luo. "This kid is interesting," Luo Sen suddenly said. "Luo Sen, what are you planning to do?" Ludie suddenly furrowed his brow. Luo Sen was much wealthier than him, and with Team 33's considerable numbers and influence, if Luo Sen decided to make a move for Lu Luo, Ludie wouldn't stand a chance. "Look at you, so petty. My thoughts are the same as yours, but this guy has a sponsorship contract from Lan Tian Biotechnology for 250,000—that's no small sum." "Yeah, 250,000 for a transfer fee is indeed not a small sum!" Ludie nodded, although there was something he didn't say aloud. But I think this kid is worth the price!