A Conversation with the Fourth

It's about to start, Zhang ZiLiang said while gazing in the direction of Xingfu Community.

Li Xinghe suddenly thought of something: Does this have anything to do with Wang Ye?

I'm not sure, Zhang ZiLiang shook his head.

He couldn't confirm whether Wang Ye was the first to discover something was wrong and chose to move into Xingfu Community, or if it was just a coincidence.

Li Xinghe nodded: Go get ready, be prepared to cast the net at any time.

Me? Zhang ZiLiang was surprised: I'm in charge of logistics, what net am I casting?

Li Xinghe looked at Zhang ZiLiang, seeming somewhat helpless: Do you even know you're in charge of logistics?

I'm too lazy to steal Su Changqing's job, Zhang ZiLiang said, as if he hadn't heard.

You still don't trust him in the end, Li Xinghe sighed and fell silent.

In the sky, the whirlpool formed by the black clouds became more and more obvious, as if watching the earth below like a human eye.

With the surging energy, the area around Xingfu Community was already at a tense standoff.

With just a spark, it could erupt into chaos in an instant.

In this tense, oppressive atmosphere, a figure slowly approached from the distance, carrying a wooden chair. He came into everyone's view.

A few wary youths just glanced at Wang Ye briefly before looking away again.

The old man cooking noodles, his ladling hand shook slightly before quickly regaining its calm.

In the corner, the bearded big guy quietly eating noodles released an intense killing intent when he saw Wang Ye, his eyes filled with resentment, but he forcibly lowered his head.

Now... was not the right time.

When did a noodle stand appear at the community entrance?

Wang Ye was a bit confused as he looked over, entering the community in a somewhat weakened state.

And at that moment, in Wang Ye's home.

Seeing Wang Ye, the other Wang Ye was startled for a moment, especially when he sensed the familiar spirit money aura in Wang Ye's pocket. He stiffly turned his head, the gaze he cast at Xiao Si containing a hint of sympathy.

He calmly picked up the spirit money on the desk and neatly reattached it to Xiao Si's body, clearly feeling Xiao Si's body sway slightly.

When all three spirit money notes were attached, Xiao Si quieted down again.

He looked around the room, then carefully opened his belly and took out the perfume Zhou Han had given him, lightly spraying some. By the time he could hear Wang Ye's footsteps on the stairs, he had exited and closed the door to the next room.

Almost at the same moment, Wang Ye arrived on the sixth floor.

His timing was perfect.

Back in the room, smelling the faint perfume, Wang Ye paid no mind to his weakened state. He sat at the desk and turned on the computer.

Opening that document, sure enough, there was another new line after his question.

I...don't know.

Don't know?

Wang Ye frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then closed the computer. He looked at Xiao Si nearby, then took out a whole handful of spirit money and diligently pasted it all over Xiao Si's body.

As expected, the fluctuating energy within Xiao Si was suppressed once more.

Wang Ye tested directing Xiao Si to make some movements, and it became smooth again.

Satisfied, he nodded and sat down on the sofa with a sigh of relief.

The gains from this last trip to the wastelands were far greater than he had imagined, whether it was the wooden chair, spirit money, or that mysterious iron shard.

Speaking of the iron shard, Wang Ye took off his shirt, revealing his burly, muscular body. The iron shard was now embedded in his chest, continuously emanating hot currents.

On the way back from the wastelands, Wang Ye had already noticed the changes in his body.

Based on his condition at the time, walking back would have been an immense challenge.

But the hot currents transmitted by the iron shard embedded in his muscle enabled his body's functions to improve. Not only was he not weaker after returning, he had recovered quite a bit.

He just didn't know if this change was good or bad.

But in these chaotic times, even if it was bad, how bad could it get?

At most, he would just die one more time.

At least for now, the iron shard seemed beneficial to him.

After changing clothes, he instantly felt much more refreshed. Though Xiao Si had silently distanced herself somewhat from the wooden chair.

Are you also wary of this thing?

Wang Ye muttered thoughtfully as he picked up the chair, looking at Xiao Si.

Xiao Si twisted her body uneasily and backed up two more steps.

Withdrawing his gaze, Wang Ye went to the window and looked outside, his expression turning cold.

Though he didn't know what had happened, the community had clearly become strange.

No pedestrians, the sudden noodle stand, and the several youths with an extraordinary air, even the energy fluctuations within the community itself.

If Wang Ye couldn't detect anomalies like these, he would have died countless times already.

The community did not seem peaceful.

I don't know if you can understand my meaning, but in the coming period of time, I will need your help.

I don't care about your objectives. But if you can't bring me benefits, then I have no need to keep you by my side.

Wang Ye looked out the window as he spoke flatly.

Xiao Si's face was numb, her expression empty. She had no reaction.

Or perhaps I could try smashing the bronze spike with this chair.

Wang Ye didn't look at Xiao Si, continuing to murmur to himself.

At Wang Ye's words, Xiao Si's body shook strangely.

My intuition tells me I'm in danger in the coming time, perhaps even mortal peril.

If you help me now, I'll help you in return afterwards.

If you agree, go put on the mourning hat yourself.

Wang Ye stood with his hands clasped behind him, brimming with confidence.

After several seconds of stillness, Xiao Si, who had been motionless as a statue, suddenly moved. Her body stiffly walked to the coffee table and reached for the mourning hat.

But the next second...

Wang Ye, who had seemed as steady as a mountain and aware of everything, suddenly sprang into action. He grabbed the wooden chair by his feet and fiercely smashed it onto the bronze spike in Xiao Si's forehead.

The chair trembled, and the bronze spike was once again driven deeply into Xiao Si's brow.

Xiao Si's body also froze in place, unmoving.

Hmph, so you've regained awareness!

But thank you too, your actions told me that smashing the spike with the chair will work!

Another small scar appeared on the wooden chair.

Wang Ye regretfully set the chair down and looked at Xiao Si, speaking lightly.

Xiao Si turned her head with difficulty, a hint of incomprehension in her gaze, her eyes somewhat cold.

But very quickly, her eyes emptied again, and her expression returned to numbness.

Step forward.

Xiao Si numbly got up and took a step forward.

Wang Ye let out a breath, only now noticing his back was already drenched in cold sweat.

Having you controlled by the bronze spike is still more reassuring to use!