CHAPTER 1206: CHAPTER 285: OH, IF ONLY YOU’D MET ME SOONER, YOU’D BE RICH

"It’s the best place for the kids. What do you think?"

The two sat facing each other on folding stools, conversing.

Lin Fan watched the children playing. The post-apocalyptic world is like a hellish survival challenge for adults, and for children, it’s even more of a dead end.

Zhou Yi also watched the children, his eyes soft and filled with deep affection.

"Can I choose to trust you?"

"Why can’t you trust me?"

Lin Fan retorted. He could understand others’ skepticism, after all, the apocalypse is a time that tests human nature, and all kinds of things could happen.

Someone who seems friendly and kind might just be a cruel demon in disguise.

Zhou Yi said solemnly, "They are very important to me, I can’t let anything happen to them."

A simple sentence, yet it revealed the weight these children held in Zhou Yi’s heart.

"Nothing will happen to them, I promise."

Lin Fan spoke with great determination. Words have power. If you can’t let others feel the power of your words, how can they trust you?

Perhaps influenced by the power of Lin Fan’s words, Zhou Yi looked at him in a daze.

"Okay, I trust you."

In fact, Zhou Yi already trusted Lin Fan from the start. He knew the situation of the other party. If Lin Fan had any ill intentions, would he and the children have any chance of survival?

Definitely not.

As an alien royal prince, the communication process he needed to go through was necessary, it’s part of the protocol, inevitable.

"You’ve made the right choice." Lin Fan patted Zhou Yi on the shoulder, feeling very gratified. The communication went smoothly without any conflicts.

"I think so too."

Zhou Yi smiled, a relaxed smile, the kind that comes from the heart when you’ve found a stronghold for the children.

Agreed on the children’s destination.

Next, it’s time to talk about serious matters.

"What do you think of the Mutant Organization?" Lin Fan asked, not condemning the Mutant Organization outright, fully aware that everyone has their own perspectives.

"How should I put it? The Mutant Organization is cruel, but I am also grateful to them because I need the strength to protect those I care about. They gave me that strength; otherwise, you wouldn’t see us here." Zhou Yi said.

Lin Fan understood what he meant. Indeed, without strength, it would obviously be impossible to protect five children in the post-apocalyptic world.

Zhou Yi continued, "However, the existence of the Mutant Organization is not good for many survivors. Many have tragically died during experiments."

Lin Fan looked at Zhou Yi, weighed by the gravity of the situation, and asked, "Are you willing to help me? My goal is to clear out all the zombies, restore former prosperity, and find the Mutant Organization along with the Qin Ling Organization. Will you be my ally in finding the Mutant Organization?"

"But I don’t know the location of the Mutant Organization’s headquarters," Zhou Yi said.

"It’s okay. Take your time; we’ll find it eventually." Lin Fan spoke softly, sensing that things were developing positively, having won over Zhong Hong and gradually persuading Zhou Yi.

Gaining an insider’s cooperation is far better than searching on his own.

Zhou Yi pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Alright, I’m willing to help you find the headquarters of the Mutant Organization."

His ultimate goal was only to ensure the children’s safety.

He truly had no other thoughts.

Having seen the "Zombie Album," he knew Lin Fan’s goals and ideals.

In this regard, he strongly agreed.

Even if he joined the Mutant Organization, it was in pursuit of safety and peace. Who would willingly wander if peace was attainable?

"Thank you, together we will do our best." Lin Fan said.

Zhou Yi nodded slightly, and then something seemed to occur to him, "Where did Wei Ying’s body go?"

He looked around but saw no sign of Wei Ying’s body.

This puzzled him greatly.

Lin Fan spread his hands and slowly said, "He’s turned into ice shards, scattered everywhere."

Zhou Yi: ...

Alright then.

Although he didn’t really understand the situation, the way Lin Fan described it was evidently astonishing, so he didn’t want to ask more.

During the conversation, Lin Fan learned that Zhou Yi had previously been trapped by Wei Ying at a temporary gathering point and was unable to come here until Zhong Hong released him.

Upon hearing Zhong Hong’s name, Lin Fan didn’t tell Zhou Yi that Zhong Hong had already reached a cooperation agreement with him to help investigate the headquarters’ location.

He just didn’t mention this matter to Zhou Yi.

He believed Zhou Yi wouldn’t have any ulterior motives. Even if Zhong Hong currently had no ulterior motives, that doesn’t mean the future wouldn’t bring change.

...

Huang City, Sunshine Shelter.

"Turns out I was overthinking it all along."

Zhou Yi was captivated by the situation at the Sunshine Shelter. He saw many survivors with smiling faces, genuinely expressing joy in the post-apocalyptic world.

It’s something that couldn’t be feigned.

"Yes, if you had sent the kids here earlier, they would have already become friends with the other children." Lin Fan said with a smile.

Zhou Yi looked at Lin Fan and asked, "Can I come and check on the kids from time to time?"

"Of course, you can come anytime; the doors of the Sunshine Shelter will always be open for you." Lin Fan knew Zhou Yi still couldn’t let go of these kids.

Zhou Yi smiled, his gaze falling on the lives of the survivors here. Such a life was what he most dreamt of. He continued to display his quirky charm, mingling with those around him to let them know, "I, Zhou Yi, am an alien royal prince, just visiting your planet for fun."